A silverback gorilla is extraordinarily strong, estimated to be about 4 to 10 times stronger than the average human. They can lift or throw weights around 815 to 1,810 kilograms (approximately 1,800 to 4,000 pounds), which is roughly twice or more the maximum weight a well-trained human can lift
. Key points about silverback gorilla strength:
- They can lift over 800 kg (about 1,763 pounds) of dead weight, roughly twice what a well-trained weightlifter can manage
- Some sources estimate their lifting capacity up to 4,000 pounds (about 1,810 kg) on a bench press, far exceeding human capabilities
- Silverbacks are stronger than 20 adult humans combined
- Their muscular build and upper body strength allow them to tear down banana trees, bend iron bars, and exert a bite force of around 1,300 pounds per square inch, which is double that of a lion
- Despite their heavy weight (males can weigh between 136 to 227 kg or 300 to 485 pounds), they are agile climbers and fighters, capable of delivering punches with a force of about 450 kg
In summary, silverback gorillas possess immense physical power, making them one of the strongest animals relative to their size, with strength far surpassing that of humans in multiple measures
