NEWS: 2013 The Cage

[naturalguy]

We are only 42 days away from the Arnold weekend and The Cage. This year's Cage is going to be by far the biggest ever. We have more world class lifting events than we have ever had. There will be special edition gear available celebrating the 30th anniversary of Animal Pak. We will also be having our annual National ABC event during the weekend (details to follow).

In this thread we will announce all the events and goings on.

If you have never been to The Cage it's hard to describe in words and pictures, it's something you have to experience.

[naturalguy]

First event to be announced:





Standout, stalwart member of Animal Nation for several years running, Bobby “Powerswitch” Fields is a world-record holding powerlifter who trains out of Universal Athletics in Allentown (PA) with his wife Kathy and another fellow champion, Dave Barth. Powerswitch has held numerous world records in powerlifting/Superlifting, including an 850 lb squat (220 lb Masters) and an IPA total world record in his class, at 2170. He’s also hit 755 on the bench press. An all-around gifted lifter, Fields has displayed his versatility during past iterations of The Cage, having benched, squatted and deadlifted in stellar fashion, both for reps and heavy singles.

In 2013, Powerswitch and his clan will take it all to the next level inside The Cage, with Bobby stepping up to deadlift big numbers. Just how big? Stop by and see for yourself. We know it's going to be electrifying. See how the "Bulgarian Pull" technique has helped improve his deadlift and learn about the technique itself. So If you want to witness the switch get flipped on the deadlift, there’s only one place to see it happen live—The Cage at the Arnold Expo.

Sunday, 3/3/12 at 2pm
The CAGE, Booth #419

[naturalguy]

Chad Wesley Smith is a two-time national collegiate champion in the shot put. Upon graduating college, Chad set his sights on strongman and powerlifting. He's the current American record holder in the squat, hitting 905 wrapped in the 308 class. As a raw lifter, his PRs include a 515 bench and a 785 deadlift. With a total of 2165, he's also been ranked as the #1 American lifter in the 308 class. Chad is the founder and head coach at Juggernaut Training Systems in Laguna Beach, California.

In The Cage, Chad will squat 700 lb. for reps. Now you'd think squatting heavy for reps would be all about strength right? Well, there's more to it than raw, brute strength. It's also about having the right frame of mind and being strong mentally. It's also about how much pain you can endure. In The Cage, Chad will show everyone why he wants to be the best squatter in America for max... And for for reps.


Event Time: Sunday, March 3rd, 11am

[naturalguy]

Animal Athlete Ben Seath is one of the most prolific young powerlifters in the game, boasting a staggering 2041 pound raw total at a tender age of 22 years of age, as well as an equally ridiculous 862.8 lb raw squat. Thinking outside the box, Seath308 is going to make an assault on one of the most hallowed and mythical unofficial records in the iron game: an attempt to surpass bodybuilding legend Tom Platz's insane 23 reps of squats with 500 lbs on his back. Can he make history at The Cage? Can Seath308 defeat a legend? Only one way to find out.

Friday, 3/1/13 at 1pm
The CAGE, Booth #419

[TreeTrunkLegs]

Some seriously heavy hitters in the line up already.

[luhar19]

Damn. Wish I could make this thing. 30th Anniversary and all and that LE gear is going to be amazing. Will be sure to catch it up on the USTREAM if you folks are uploading. Last year's pros vs bros bench with Wrath, House, Halladay and Antoine was very cool.

[mdritter]

Some seriously heavy hitters in the line up already.

Yes sir...saw ur squat vid speaking of heavy lifters...solid Christian! Can't wait for the cage and all the bad ass events...look forward to seeing ya all there! Tear that meet up fellas!!!

[Universal Rep]

We are only 42 days away from the Arnold weekend and The Cage. This year's Cage is going to be by far the biggest ever. We have more world class lifting events than we have ever had. There will be special edition gear available celebrating the 30th anniversary of Animal Pak. We will also be having our annual National ABC event during the weekend (details to follow).

In this thread we will announce all the events and goings on.

If you have never been to The Cage it's hard to describe in words and pictures, it's something you have to experience.

Indeed. Bigger lifts, more lifters, more LE Gear, more swag and more fun....

For the latest lineup... http://forum.animalpak.com/forumdisp...ge-Events-2013

For the latest news about the swag and other details... http://forum.animalpak.com/forumdisp...p?125-The-Cage

Help Corporate decide which Flexfit Animal Caps to take... http://forum.animalpak.com/showthrea...ck-Flexfit-Cap

If ya wanna sign up for the National ABC Event... http://forum.animalpak.com/showthrea...Roll-Call-List



Oh and u forgot ur road trip thread... http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=151011073

[Big_Spaz]

Great to hear! Definitely a solid list of lifters.

I'll stop by every single day to check it out. I'm officially going now, working the Gaspari booth Woot! Woot!





-Spaz

[naturalguy]

Great to hear! Definitely a solid list of lifters.

I'll stop by every single day to check it out. I'm officially going now, working the Gaspari booth Woot! Woot!





-Spaz

Sweet!

[naturalguy]

Garrett "GUNZ" Griffin is among the best raw bench pressers in the world. The New Orleans iron warrior sports a bodybuilder's physique while also boasting some of the greatest feats of flat benching ever, including a raw 520 competition bench at 215 lb, raw 500 competition lift at 207 lb and a raw 490 bench at 196 lb bodyweight – all lifts done in legit competitions where it counts. His world record includes the 198 lb APA raw bench press record. He's also the 198 lb APF raw bench press American record holder. GUNZ is currently ranked #1 in country in the raw bench press in the 198 and 220 lb weight classes. He also claims a 1710 lb raw total at 197.

What's on tap for him in The Cage? In GUNZ's words: "My goal will be 550 and move one step closer to the all-time WR of 580. To topi it off, I plan on giving the 200 lb dumbbells a ride for reps on the flat bench. I plan on feeding off the crazy energy in The Cage." So will this Animal Athlete hit 550 at The Cage, a PR? The better question is, will you be there to see it?

Friday, 3/1/13 at 2:30pm
The CAGE, Booth #419

[naturalguy]

Marshall “Freakshow” Johnson is among the latest crop of Animal sponsored powerlifting athletes. Training out of Monticello, Minnesota, Freakshowelite as he's known here on the FORVM is a bodybuilder-turned-powerlifter of epic proportions. This mild-mannered gentleman from Minnesota holds national records in the deadlift, squat and total, boasting highs of a 1074 squat, 705 bench and 810 deadlift in the 275 lb class. When asked about making his debut at The Cage, Marshall replied:

“Since I started powerlifting almost four years ago I have always vowed I would squat in The Cage. This March my dreams will become a reality. I used to tell people I would squat in with Animal, and that I would squat a grand at the Arnold. These two goals suffered much scrutiny from day one. Killing two birds with one stone this March will be sweet, sweet victory.”

Good things come to those who work hard. Welcome to The Cage. Show us and the fans what you are made of in Columbus.


Sunday, 3/3/13 at 12pm
The CAGE, Booth #419

[BB2K]

Wow, thats awesome. BOTH dreams come true at once. Thats epic.

[Universal Rep]

Wow, thats awesome. BOTH dreams come true at once. Thats epic.

Great story for sure and proves if ya got ur mind set to a goal, it can be achieved...



Highlights from a previous CAGE...

[CrystalLake]

Easily the best part of the Arnold! See you soon natyguy and crew!

[Universal Rep]

Easily the best part of the Arnold! See you soon natyguy and crew!

New event just posted up. All the events get posted up first in the FORVM... http://forum.animalpak.com/forumdisp...ge-Events-2013

[BB2K]

Great story for sure and proves if ya got ur mind set to a goal, it can be achieved...



Highlights from a previous CAGE...

wow.... VERY motivating!

[mdritter]

Looks like a great line up thus far..lot of new additions in the animal family..especially in the PL department..very cool

[Segansational]

Awesome. Subbed to keep up on all the events!

[njmuscle66]

Looking forward to a great weekend. Bringing my son to check out all the madness.

[naturalguy]

Scott “Hoss” Cartwright, a grizzled veteran of The Cage, has been known to move massive weights every year under the bright lights of Columbus. Once a professional rugby player and marathon runner, this Sacramento native has become one of the most accomplished powerlifters on the planet, laying claim to more than twenty World and American Records and boasting a staggering 1160 geared squat in competition. He plans to squat a thousand pounds... For reps. When asked why he chose to take on such an extreme challenge, Hoss replied:

“Cuz no one else can do reps with a G.”

Be there on Saturday, March 2nd at 10am to watch Hoss Cartwright back up such a bold claim.

Saturday, 3/2/13 at 10am
The CAGE, Booth #419

[SwolenONE]

I know I speak for Bill, Catherine and myself when I saw that we cant wait to see you guys there. The cage is always the highlight of the whole expo.

[mdritter]

Oh ****!! Now the Hoss, the cage is gonna be Hoooooge this year!!!

[PaintPir]

Can't wait to see everyone at the Animal Cage again this year!

[naturalguy]

I know I speak for Bill, Catherine and myself when I saw that we cant wait to see you guys there. The cage is always the highlight of the whole expo.

Oh ****!! Now the Hoss, the cage is gonna be Hoooooge this year!!!

Can't wait to see everyone at the Animal Cage again this year!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there this year

[naturalguy]

Brent Willis is an elite powerlifter and new Animal athlete making his debut in The Cage this March. With a 2000 lb raw total with the big boys in the 308 lb weight class and individual bests of an 854 lb deadlift and a 523 lb bench press at just 22 years of age, the sky's the limit for this bearded beast. Training under the tutelage of training innovator and fellow Cage lifter Brandon Lilly, there is no doubt Brent is just getting started. Watch him yank a raw 825 off the floor for a double.

Saturday, 3/2/13 at 4pm
The CAGE, Booth #419

[mdritter]

Brent Willis is an elite powerlifter and new Animal athlete making his debut in The Cage this March. With a 2000 lb raw total with the big boys in the 308 lb weight class and individual bests of an 854 lb deadlift and a 523 lb bench press at just 22 years of age, the sky's the limit for this bearded beast. Training under the tutelage of training innovator and fellow Cage lifter Brandon Lilly, there is no doubt Brent is just getting started. Watch him yank a raw 825 off the floor for a double.

Saturday, 3/2/13 at 4pm
The CAGE, Booth #419

Jesus there are gonna be some monsters in the cage!!

[naturalguy]

Jesus there are gonna be some monsters in the cage!!

Yup, biggest, best events ever. We are far from done, a lot more BIG events to be announced

[Universal Rep]

Yup, biggest, best events ever. We are far from done, a lot more BIG events to be announced

I bleieve today's announcement will have special significance here on BB.com...

[Segansational]

I bleieve today's announcement will have special significance here on BB.com...

Spill the beans!