Strong Women: Barbie Barbell World Record Bench Press

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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9 Responses to “Strong Women: Barbie Barbell World Record Bench Press”

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Zac
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.
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Barbie Barbell
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**
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Zac
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.
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Rob
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
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Zac
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.
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Matt Johnson
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.
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Rob
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)
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deadman
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.
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Rob
June 10th, 2008 11:04

well put Deadman

little guys can often times out lift the big guys

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