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Powerlifting is a niche sport fractured by the existence of a multitude of governing bodies, but even in this chaotic world there are a few individuals who transcend the morass and achieve legendary status. George Halbert is one such man. Known as quite possibly the greatest pound for pound bencher of all time, George is a living powerlifting legend.

George is a bench press specialist who has held powerlifting records in a multitude of weight classes (from 198 to 242 lbs). George’s spectacular career was cut short in his prime with a devastating shoulder injury. He did not compete for several years. Utilizing the mental fortitude and patience that made him an all-time great, George methodically rehabilitated his injured shoulder over the course of several years (see here for an article and video on an exercise which he feels was integral to his rehab - Shoulder fitness and the "H-Roll"). His results have been nothing less than fantastic with George having recently made a much anticipated comeback to the competition platform.

Looking forward, George plans to hit well over 800 lbs at under 200 lbs body weight and to regain his status as the top bencher (by weight class) in the world!

George’s Personal Top 3 Career Achievements:

• Defeated Dave Watterman, the then current world record holder in the 198 lb class, in head to head competition with a lift of 650 lbs!
• Beat Kenny Patterson, the then 220 lb class world record holder, in head to head competition with a 733 lbs lift. That lift also gave me the best all-time bench by coefficient. That was one heck of a day!
• Went head to head with the 242 lb class world record holder Bill Carpenter and won with a 766 lbs press.

George’s Supplements:

George ascribes to the K.I.S.S. (Keep it Simple Stupid) principle when it comes to supplementation. His supplements of choice are AtLarge’s Nitrean, ETS, Fish Oil and MAXIMUS.

You can read more about his thoughts on supplementation and get some fantastic training tips here: