On January 12, 2008 World Bench Press Champion Tom Manno visited Hyde Park Gym.  Accompanied by Vernon West Representing Enriching Gifts Texas, Tom gave a lecture and demonstration on the finer points of bench press.

For a "light" workout, Tom did a few reps with 495 and then 520 to show everyone how it's done.
He likes to have two spotters for his workout.  At age 49, his body weight is around 315 lbs.