On November 3, 2012, MATT ESCHE, Captain of the Iron Freaks Powerlifting Team and PT Transformations' Gym Manager - weighing in at 231.6 lbs. - BENCHED
435 lbs. and now holds the RPS Bench Press World Record in the 242 Weight Class, Junior Raw Division,

The previous record, held in Russia, was 418.7 lbs.  Matt also squatted 405 lbs. and deadlifted 540 lbs., both personal bests.  Matt says, “I am so fortunate to have great teammates, friends, family and supporters.   I thank you all
so much for being here for me.”