Ted Arcidi

Ted Arcidi (born June 16, 1958) is an American former professional wrestler, actor, and powerlifter. He gained recognition as the first man in history to bench press over 700 pounds in competition, setting an official world record. On March 3, 1985, at Gus Rethwisch's Budweiser World Record Breakers in Honolulu, Hawaii, Arcidi bench pressed 705.5 pounds (320 kg), establishing the APF & USPF world record. After a 5 1/2-year hiatus due to his wrestling career, he made a comeback and set another world record on September 30, 1990, with a 718.1 lbs bench press at the APF Bench Press Invitational in Keene, New Hampshire. Arcidi's rivalry with Anthony Clark, culminated on September 14, 1991, at a Mr. Olympia contest, where Arcidi emerged victorious.