Gorillas are incredibly strong animals, with adult male silverbacks capable of lifting very heavy weights. Estimates suggest a silverback gorilla can lift over 1,763 pounds (800 kg) of dead weight, with some sources stating they can bench press up to 4,000 pounds (1,810 kg)
. This strength is roughly 4 to 10 times greater than that of an average human. Gorillas have about 1.5 to 2 times more muscle mass than humans, especially in their upper bodies, which enables them to exert pulling forces exceeding 1,800 pounds (816 kilograms)
. Their strength allows them to perform feats such as tearing down banana trees, bending iron bars, and carrying heavy loads with ease. In summary, an adult silverback gorilla can lift between approximately 1,763 pounds (800 kg) and 4,000 pounds (1,810 kg), depending on the context and the specific measurement, making them among the strongest animals relative to their size
