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Heaviest Weighted Dead Hang World Record
The current WDHC heaviest 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 | Harrison Klicper | +712 lb for 5.0s | 2026-10-12 | Watch |
| 2 | Brandon Crafton | +550 lb for 2.6s | 2026-09-27 | Watch |
| 3 | John Posson | +455 lb for 6.0s | 2026-09-18 | Private |
| 4 | Conor Mahon | +425 lb for 31.0s | 2026-10-25 | Watch |
| 5 | William Soo | +405.7 lb for 33.0s | 2026-05-12 | Watch |
| 6 | Ethan Gibson | +396.8 lb for 30.0s | 2026-05-26 | Private |
| 7 | Adrian Lieser | +385.8 lb for 55.0s | 2026-10-09 | Watch |
| 8 | Cormac Ffrench | +385.8 lb for 6.0s | 2026-10-22 | Watch |
| 9 | Champ | +374.8 lb for 41.0s | 2026-10-25 | Watch |
| 10 | Noah Edmonson | +360 lb for 20.0s | 2026-10-21 | Watch |
How this record is judged
Heaviest added load wins (added weight only, not bodyweight). A longer hold breaks a tie. 3 second minimum. 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 "Heaviest weight lifted while hanging suspended in the dead hang position": 441.4 lb by Marcello Ferri (ITA), 2024-11-21. 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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