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300 lb Weighted Dead Hang World Record
The current WDHC 300 lb weighted dead hang world record, ranked from video-verified hangs under WDHC rules on the official 1.25 in / 32 mm bar.
Top 10
| # | Athlete | Record | Date | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan William Simos | 1:03 @ +300 lb | 2023-11-29 | Watch |
| 2 | Champ | 1:02 @ +303.1 lb | 2026-10-31 | Watch |
| 3 | Adrian Lieser | 55.0s @ +385.8 lb | 2026-10-09 | Watch |
| 4 | William Soo | 33.0s @ +405.7 lb | 2026-05-12 | Watch |
| 5 | John Posson | 32.0s @ +315 lb | 2026-10-22 | Watch |
| 6 | Conor Mahon | 31.0s @ +425 lb | 2026-10-25 | Watch |
| 7 | Ethan Gibson | 30.0s @ +396.8 lb | 2026-05-26 | Private |
| 8 | Brandon Crafton | 21.0s @ +310 lb | 2026-10-21 | Watch |
| 9 | Noah Edmonson | 20.0s @ +360 lb | 2026-10-21 | Watch |
| 10 | Joseph Guerrero | 11.0s @ +353 lb | 2026-08-31 | Watch |
How this record is judged
Longest hold with 300 lb or more added. Every entry is a verified WDHC hang reviewed on video. Only adult (18+) athletes are listed here.
Standard two-arm dead hang plus external load (belt, vest, or plates). Load must be visible on camera. Not bodyweight. The hang must last at least 3 seconds to count. Heaviest added load wins; the same load held longer ranks higher. Holds of 30 seconds or more also appear on the Heaviest Weighted Dead Hang (30-Second Minimum) board.
Guinness World Records reference
Guinness World Records lists "Longest duration in the dead hang position with a 300 lb pack (male)": 1:03 by Jonathan W. Simos (USA), 2023-11-29. Guinness page.
Guinness World Records marks are shown for reference only. WDHC is an independent, open, video-verified standard and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Guinness World Records.
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