Official website Kirill
Kirill
Sarychev
A world record is just one part of my story.
I’m used to setting big goals: creating something new, bringing strong people together and turning bold ideas into real projects. Whether it’s an international federation, a sports festival, a show of my own or a playground in my hometown, every project starts with wanting to do more.
My journey
From my first barbell to 335 kg.
By the time I was seven, I was already pressing a Soviet-era barbell with colorful plates.
My first gym was in Karyer MVD, the neighborhood in Pugachev where I lived. We used to go there to “lift whatever we could.”
“I’ve been training at home. I know what to do!”
That’s what I told coach Mikheev at my first session. I gave it everything, but he wasn’t impressed. He was the one who helped me put my stubbornness to good use.
In 2015, I set a world record with a 335 kg raw bench press.
2015 335kg
Career bests
30+ world
records
records
Tournaments and festivals
Competitions, exhibitions and strength shows, from tournaments run by the international federation WRPF to Sarychev Power Expo.
International federation WRPF
I founded the international federation WRPF to run competitions that put athletes first, with quality equipment and organization worthy of their results.
About the international federation WRPF
Archive / 2018 Sarychev Power Expo
Strength sports festivalSarychev Power Expo brings together competitions, bouts and strength shows in one place.
Watch Power ExpoIn 2026, the international federation WRPF, the Russian Weightlifting Federation and other federations joined the Russian Union of Strength Sports.
Shows beyond the ordinary
Fights in a phone booth, slap contests, grappling in a car and arm wrestling. These are the shows we make.
CarJitsu
In CarJitsu, opponents grapple inside a car. Andrey Zaykin and I introduced Punch Club’s version of the show together.
About CarJitsu
Kamennye Litsa
Amiran Sardarov and I worked together on the slap-fighting show Kamennye Litsa.
Watch Kamennye Litsa
Po Rukam
Andrey Zaykin and I make this show together. We invite athletes, bloggers and other guests to compete in arm wrestling.
Watch Po RukamOn television
New challenges, unexpected roles and the fight to win.
Bolshoy Kush.
Bangkok
In 2025, Vasily Kamotsky and I won the reality show Bolshoy Kush. Bangkok on TNT.
Interview about our win
Pogonya
In season two of Pogonya, I ran from the hunters and took on challenges alongside the other contestants. You’ll find me in episode four.
Watch the episode
Vyzov
I took part in the second season alongside athletes, scientists and entertainers.
About my time on VyzovInterview
On Moscow 24, I talked about my sporting career and what I do outside competition.
Watch the interviewMy channel
Champions, actors and musicians test their strength on my shows.
More episodes on my channel
NILETTO
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Nikita
Kologrivy
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Konstantin
Tszyu
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Dmitry Klokov
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Mikhail Koklyaev
Watch episodeBogatyri
Andrey Zaykin and I host this show together.
Strength challenges
I invite people on the street to test their strength. We filmed one episode in Japan.
Giving back
We help children, support sports clubs and return to where it all began.
Pugachev / 2022
The town where I grew up
I remember looking for support so I could travel to competitions. Now I can help others. My team and I bring equipment to sports clubs, help build playgrounds and support the boarding school in Pugachev.
In 2022, we donated a children’s play structure to Pugachev, took part in opening an outdoor sports area and supplied equipment to the gym where I first trained.
Boarding school
Dobrofura
During the Dobrofura charity event, I pulled a 16-tonne truck. Following the challenge, DobroFON donated 1 million rubles to the boarding school in Pugachev.
Watch the event
RussiaGym
Supporting local clubs
Andrey Zaykin and I donate equipment to gyms. In Shaturtorf, we brought a weight bench for a children’s sports club.
Our visit to ShaturtorfGear, clothing and training programs
My brands and products for training and everyday life.
KG / Kirill Gear
Under the KG brand, we make wraps, belts and other accessories for strength training.
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Painkiller
My clothing brand for the big and strong. And everyone else, too.
Explore the collections
SILOMER
Enter the weight and number of reps to estimate your bench press one-rep max.
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Guides
I’ve put my training experience into structured programs, with technique explained and guidance on preparation.
Choose a guideStories behind the projects
How it all began and why I keep going.
01
Kirill Sarychev: more than records
How I balanced competing with building the international federation WRPF.
Read my story 02
Punch Club: fights beyond the ring
How Andrey Zaykin, our team and I work on Punch Box and CarJitsu.
Read about the shows 03
Pugachev — where it all began
How we support the boarding school and the gym where I first trained.
Read about our workLet’s create something powerful
Filming, events, brand partnerships and charity projects.
If you’d like to invite me to a shoot or event, or have a project in mind, get in touch with my team.
Tell us about your idea, the timing and how I could be involved.
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