A fully grown silverback gorilla can lift approximately 4,000 pounds (about 1,810 kilograms) on a bench press, which is far beyond what even the strongest trained humans can achieve (around 885 pounds)
. Estimates suggest gorillas can lift about 10 times their own body weight, and some studies claim they could lift up to 27 times their body weight
. In terms of deadlift capacity, gorillas are believed to lift around 1,800 pounds (816 kilograms) due to their immense upper body strength and leverage from their long arms
. Adult male gorillas typically weigh between 300 to 485 pounds (136 to 220 kilograms), so their lifting ability is extraordinary relative to their size
. In summary:
- Bench press: up to 4,000 lbs (1,810 kg)
- Deadlift: around 1,800 lbs (816 kg)
- Lifting capacity: roughly 10 to 27 times their body weight
This makes gorillas some of the strongest animals relative to their size, with strength exceeding 4 to 9 times that of an average human
