Mongolia’s president stuns social media with 100kg bench press
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Mongolia’s President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh has gone viral after casually bench-pressing what appears to be 100 kilograms for 20 repetitions while still dressed in formal attire.
The 58-year-old leader performed the feat during a visit to Mongolian Armed Forces Unit 084 in Ulaanbaatar, shedding his suit jacket, removing his watch, and settling onto the bench in a white shirt and tie as officers and soldiers looked on.
蒙古国总统，100公斤，卧推20下，这简直太牛逼了！ pic.twitter.com/Eh2hTSepmo
— 李幺傻 (@liyaosha) September 9, 2026
In the widely shared video, Khürelsükh completed the set with steady, controlled form and little visible strain before sitting up, shaking hands with those around him, and calmly putting his jacket back on.
Multiple news outlets described the performance as 20 clean repetitions of the heavy load, though some online observers examining the plates estimated the weight closer to 80 or 90 kilograms.
Even at the lower figures, the endurance display by a sitting head of state remains striking.
Social media users reacted with a mix of awe and humor. One popular post called the clip “just too bada**,” while others wrote: “Imagine running a whole country and still finding time to bench 100kg. I can barely get out of bed on time,” “And that too with such ease,” and “Wah! This is super cool!”
Some Mongolian and international commenters affectionately labeled him a “modern-day Genghis Khan.”
The display fits Khürelsükh’s background.
A former officer in the Mongolian People’s Army who graduated from a military academy, he has long maintained interests in bodybuilding and martial arts.
He has served as president since 2021 after previously holding the post of prime minister and other senior roles.
Away from politics and the gym, Khürelsükh cultivates an unconventional personal image.
He plays guitar in a rock band called Pals, which he formed after turning 50, and founded Mongolia’s Harley-Davidson fan club.
His name itself, meaning “bronze axe,” adds to the rugged persona that resonates with many of his countrymen.
