 With the foundation of the IPF (International Powerlifting Federation), the Federation began keeping "official" powerlifting world records as the international governing body for the sport of powerlifting.Previous records which hadn't been set within the newly established rules, were reset (For example, elbow bandages had been allowed prior to the formation of the IPF, but were later outlawed).These are the official bench press records after the IPF-reset until they surpass the previously set mark of 306 kg (675 lb) by Jim Williams.