An average gorilla can bench press up to 1800 lbs. Gorilla upper body strength is 6 times that of an average human – taking the assumption that most adult male humans can bench press their own body weight a 300 lb gorilla can bench press up to 1800 lbs.
Why are Gorillas so strong?
Strength is relative – but compared to a Gorilla, humans are far weaker creatures.
Gorillas are strong due their body structure, which is very upper-body focused. This is because they use their upper body a lot more for movement, such as climbing and walking.
Gorilla bodies are built to compliment a strength-based physique:
- They have larger muscles in their arms than in their legs.
- A gorilla vertebral column is bow shaped, making them walk on all fours, constantly building up their upper body.
- Gorilla muscles are naturally much larger than a humans.
- Their muscles have a higher resistance to stress which can allow them to lift much heavier weights.
They are incredibly overpowered. If you want to see a great example of a gorilla displaying it’s strength, check out this video of a gorilla pulling a man along with absolutely no effort:
How strong is a Gorilla punch?
An average gorilla could produce a punch force from 1300 – 2700 lbs. In general, Gorillas are 4 – 9 times stronger than the average human. A trained martial arts professional on average delivers a punch with the force of 325 lbs.
This would lead us to assume that a gorilla can punch as hard as 1300 – 2700 lbs.
Can a Gorilla pick up a car?
No, a gorilla can not pick up a car. The largest weight a gorilla has been recorded lifting is 815 kg, which was a silver-back gorilla. The average car weighs around 1300 kg.
A more interesting question is: can a gorilla flip a car? The answer: Absolutely, yes.
How fast can a Gorilla Run?
A gorilla can run at speeds of 20 mph to 25 mph (32 – 40 km/h).
How much does a Gorilla weigh?
A western gorilla weighs approximately 350 lbs, whereas eastern gorillas weigh 330 lbs.
Gorillas do not weigh 800 lbs like some seem to believe, at most a gorilla reaches a weight of up to 400 lbs.
How much body fat do Gorillas have?
Maximum estimates of gorilla body fat range between 20 – 44%. Their body fat differences in age, sex, and life history events partially explain the observed variation in body proportions and tissue composition from gorilla to gorilla.
This is much higher levels than strength-trained human athletes. Even with a much higher body fat, a gorilla can bench press much more than a human.
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