Lifts were still measured in pounds, the bench press was the first lift, and there were still no suits, power belts, or fancy wraps.
But in the bench press the weaker triceps often fails first, which limits the impact on the pectorals.
He lifted 70 kg on his first bench press attempt and within six months he was able to lift 115 kg.
In 1992, he was the first lifter to bench press 700 using the reverse grip.
He opened the bench press competition with an easy first attempt of 465 lbs (232 kg) unaided by a bench shirt.
He is also known as the first man to bench press 400, 450, and 500 pounds (raw).
Josiah is extremely strong (able to bench press over 1100 pounds) and his body possesses phenomenal endurance.
Warren still holds the squat (500 lbs.), power clean (364 lbs.), and bench press (360 lbs.) records for specialists.
