Data Study: Which Australian State is the Strongest?
Announcement posted by Turtle Strength 20 Sep 2024
We recently analysed the performance of over 11,000 Australian lifters to find out what it takes to get a big bench.
We included some quotes from some of the top lifters in the country and looked at which state produces the strongest lifters with an interactive map.
Insights from 11,000 Australian drug tested lifters
- 65% of the top 20 bench pressers weigh more than 130kg
- Older lifters hold strong in the top 20 lifters
- 80% of top lifts achieved since 2025
- Paralympian who set a historic 200kg bench press in 1968
Quotes included from the following:
- Nathan Young - 24-year-old has already set a 232.5 kg bench press record in 2024, putting him among Australia's elite.
- Tony Reinmuth - Tony Reinmuth ranks second in Australia with a massive 248 kg bench press, set in 2019 at 29 years old.
- Anthony Hill - At just 21 years old, Anthony Hill has already bench pressed 195 kg in 2024. Weighing 102.1 kg, his strength-to-weight ratio marks him as one of Australia's promising young lifters,
Quote from Adam, Director of Turtle Strength
"The bench press is the ultimate measure of strength, often heard as the first question in any gym—'How much do you bench?'. We looked at what it takes to be the strongest and asked the experts".
"What the data and the experts are telling us is, it takes time and focus to hit the big numbers. It's a slow grind, that requires years of putting in the work"
"It's inspiring to see athletes like Vic Renalson, who still holds a historic 200kg bench press that's still stands the test of time."
Thanks
Adam
https://turtlestrength.com.au/