No discussion of maximal strength would be complete without reference to the world record raw bench, a title held by the most elite athletes who compete without the assistance of supportive shirts or suits. As of the most recent international powerlifting federation meets, these world-class competitors have managed to press astonishing loads, sometimes exceeding 1,100 pounds in a single repetition. Their achievements serve as both inspiration and data points for the broader lifting community, illustrating the upper boundaries of human performance under raw conditions. Analysts tracking these feats note not only the absolute numbers but also the lifters’ leverages, limb lengths, and training methodologies—insights that inform adaptations to the Bilbo Method, helping to tailor bench press technique and programming for individuals of varying anthropometry.