Neat questions man. I've often wondered the same thing!
I've read about a number of top pros who can do a few reps with 495 on the incline press. Chris Cormier, Kevin Levrone and Dennis James can knock off a few at that weight. I haven't heard of Ronnie doing BB inclines, but he's repped out with 200s so I wouldn't doubt it for a second.
It's also been verified that Victor Martinez could a single with it, shortly after I contest IIRC. I also bet Johnnie O. Jackson could kick 495's ass.
I can't say much about the good old barbell curl...I know Arnold did a few cheat curls with 275, but strict? Oy...no clue what the record might be, and it depends on the definition of strict
I've read about a number of top pros who can do a few reps with 495 on the incline press. Chris Cormier, Kevin Levrone and Dennis James can knock off a few at that weight. I haven't heard of Ronnie doing BB inclines, but he's repped out with 200s so I wouldn't doubt it for a second.
It's also been verified that Victor Martinez could a single with it, shortly after I contest IIRC. I also bet Johnnie O. Jackson could kick 495's ass.
I can't say much about the good old barbell curl...I know Arnold did a few cheat curls with 275, but strict? Oy...no clue what the record might be, and it depends on the definition of strict
