Paul Anderson's 402 Pound Overhead Press: The Strongest Man in History (Season 1) | History

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To pay homage to Paul Anderson's record-breaking overhead press, History's Strongmen attempt to press 406 pounds in this clip from Season 1, "Stronger Than a Russian".

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