Strong Women: Barbie Barbell World Record Bench Press
By Rob
Amanda Harris, also known as Barbie Barbell is see here setting her world record bench press. She pressed 187.6 pounds at a body weight of 112 pounds and being 17 years of age. I’m pretty sure those are the numbers for her age and weight. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Barbie Barbell is one strong woman. She’s an inspiration to girls all around the world as well as parents. Makes you want to spend more time on yourself, getting into shape, eating better and having your kids follow in your footsteps doesn’t it?
Even it the sport is not your type of thing, the dedication to her discipline, bench press, deadlifts and squats should leave you inspired. Where other kids are perfecting their wii, Barbie is moving weight around.
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February 24th, 2008 09:48
I do not like the vid, first she is wearing the vest to help the lift, her form is horrible, body position is not good, wide grip, etc… It would be cool if she could do it with proper form without the vest.
February 24th, 2008 23:13
I see where a guy does not like my from and then he makes a stupid remark about a vest. FYI there are NO lifting vests so this tells me he does not know a thing about my sport. As for my form it’s called sumo stance and my hands are in perfect placement once again a guy spouting off about something he knows nothing about what he says. I have been told by top officials in many federstions my form in all three lifts are picture perfect. Proof is I have won 13 world championships. Why fix something that’s not broken?? Have a blessed day everyone.
peace,
**BB**
February 25th, 2008 08:29
Not sure why my name got ripped out of the post above… Hood Workout is my avatar.
First off, congrats. You did a great job. I can not bench that percent of my body weight and would love to be able to. My comments might have been a bit off. In no way did I intend to knock what you were doing or had accomplished.
Here is a better shot at what I was trying to say: for someone trying to get in shape and workout, the form used above is not recommended. You would want your back flat, arms a bit closer, and about the vest comment… I am not not familiar with the sport. I know at local gyms, guys will put on the shirt/vest and that will help them bench more by contracting their arms. It appeared that is what you had on, as your arms were pushed forward and when you were done the person stretched something out for breathing room.
February 25th, 2008 14:54
Thanks for the comment Barbie.
@Hood – it wasn’t the comment that made me change your name, it was the keyword phrase in your name. What’s your name? I’ll replace it with your name.
as it says above the comment entry form, I request / require real people’s names, not keyword phrases
February 25th, 2008 19:23
Sorry for the confusion. Barbie Barbell, again sorry for any disrespect. I am going to be posting videos of myself soon, demonstrating various exercises, so you are welcome to go to my site and critique as well. They will be obvious once posted. I am trying to drop 30 pounds. I am trying to knock that off in the next three months. Shouldn’t be hard but who knows. I have a decent workout going and most of it is hood, hence the blog for motivation.
April 18th, 2008 20:21
Impressive, but is this how you want to shape your body? In order to lift much more you’ll need to bulk up your triceps, shoulders back, and core. Possible, but grotesque on a woman of your delicate build.
-A husky, impressed, and conservative W.A.S.P.
April 18th, 2008 20:52
Um, Matt, have you seen her Dad? I’m pretty sure he’s got her on a program that they’re both very happy with.
Barbie – What’s your dad’s story? he’s a pretty big guy himself. What’s his claim to fame? (I know you’re going to read this, lol, might as well ask)
June 10th, 2008 07:00
it’s not necessary to “bulk up” parts of your body to get stronger. take a look at the best light- and middleweight powerlifters of the past. heavy weight, low reps, partials and lockouts done in a rack can make your whole body incredibly strong without puffing you up. not just muscles, but bones, tendons, joints and ligaments, too.
from what i’ve read of her workouts, amanda is doing exactly what she should to get stronger without packing on bodyweight.
and her form is right on.
June 10th, 2008 11:04
well put Deadman
little guys can often times out lift the big guys
January 24th, 2009 14:48
Horrible form back should be flat with the bench not so bent shes going to hurt herself. I know so because im a PT. Not tryin to pick on her or anything but shes lookin to get an injury
January 24th, 2009 16:27
Hey Zak,
First off being a PT does not make you an authority on powerlifting. Most PT’s are clueless when it comes to limit strength. As for my form it is picture perfect in training 100% of the time/ I have been in over 85 competitions and I have placed 1st every single time against teen women and open class women as well. I am one of if not the best in my weight class and to date I have never had a spinal injury in fact I have lifted with scoliosis my entire career. My father is a professional strength coach and works with professional athletes from all walks of life. He constantly produces World Champions in Powerlifting and Boxing. So your comments on here are useless and unwarranted. It’s funny how people like you come here and criticize my form yet they have no clue about my sport that I am an undefeated World Champion, now go spout your advise to people that have no clue about training because you are clueless yourself when it comes to my sport!
peace,
**BB**
January 24th, 2009 17:13
@Barbie – I saw that comment come into my inbox and I thought “I think Barbie could answer that comment better than I ever could”
Barbie Barbell – World Power Champ! Well stated
Namaste
R
February 18th, 2009 21:36
I’m just a pastor who has been a pretty good athlete my entire life and am still in very good shape in my middle age. I think Amanda is a great role model, not just for young ladies, but for all of us. In a nation that continues to struggle under the devastation caused by obesity & other health problems she models for young people that you can choose differently. I have pointed both my teen kids, as well as some of the adults I train, to her amazing career. I believe she is an inspiration. For me personally I am amazed that tiny little body can lift so much weight. Most men would love those numbers:) Amanda, I know you will read this. Don’t listen to the haters, just keep doing what you are doing. As a father with athletic children your age, I’m very proud of what you are doing. Keep up the great work.
HR
February 19th, 2009 10:55
Hello Pastorman,
Yes I do read the comments on here thank you very much for the positive words. As for the people that critisize me OH well maybe they should spend more time in the gym and less time watching me (LOL). I do what I do because I have fun and really love lifting weights and helping others. I see the people that speak badly about me as people that have low moral values, low self esteem and a severe lack of confidence in themselves so they find someone that is doing better in the sport or activity they have failed in and belittle that person so that they can feel better about who they are. So instead of anger I feel sorry for those that feel like they have to bash me. Regardless of what they say it will not change a thing I do in fact it motivates me to do more and here is why. There is no better way to prove them wrong that me being successful. “Success is the sweetest of all revenge!” So when I am all over the place having fun and meeting new friends and fans they same pathetic people will be sitting behind their computer at home spewing their hate about me or someone elses success, but STILL SITTING AT HOME!!!! How sad:>( Once again thank you so much for your motivation and kind words:>)
peace,
**BB**