Brandon Lilly injured

[pntbll687]

Apparently he ruptured quad and patellar tendon on final squat attempt. Will edit and post link in a minute

Here

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2U2KPXrfai4

[bobbydigitaloa]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...31&pagenumber=

[pntbll687]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...31&pagenumber=

My bad man. I don't find myself over in the misc much, or ever.

[WN86]

My bad man. I don't find myself over in the misc much, or ever.

I rarely go over to misc, so thanks for posting this or I wouldn't have known.

[pntbll687]

I rarely go over to misc, so thanks for posting this or I wouldn't have known.

Precisely why I did sir. Saw it on jts and did some searching

Looks like he ruptured patella and quadriceps tendons, broken knee cap, ligament damage in both knees.
Hate to see injuries like this happen to anyone. I hope brandon can make a strong recovery and come back strong.

It makes me think about knee wraps and how much they may or may not protect your knee. I only say this because he had posted a video of an 850 squat back in august, and the injury happened with 750.

[the540guy]

Poor guy

[WN86]

He is a really cool guy to read about and read his interviews. He is an inspiration to me. Even if he can't come back 100% I hope he comes back from this and can still get out there and lift and continue to be awesome.

[Lamborg]

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/43128059

1 hour 36mins in, you can even hear it

[TheBeastTyler]

Nooo not Brandon

[notforeveryone]

watching that video has me dreading squat day tomorrow.

hoping he makes a solid recovery.

[AssDan]

Precisely why I did sir. Saw it on jts and did some searching

Looks like he ruptured patella and quadriceps tendons, broken knee cap, ligament damage in both knees.
Hate to see injuries like this happen to anyone. I hope brandon can make a strong recovery and come back strong.

It makes me think about knee wraps and how much they may or may not protect your knee. I only say this because he had posted a video of an 850 squat back in august, and the injury happened with 750.

I think he only had sleeves on at this meet. But nothing is gonna protect your knee if you fall with your foot planted like that, nevermind having 750 lbs on your back.

I've had two knee surgeries so its pretty sickening seeing an injury like that. I hope he has a successful surgery and recovers quickly.

[TheBeastTyler]

watching that video has me dreading squat day tomorrow.

hoping he makes a solid recovery.

Luckily my squat session was earlier tonight before I saw this :P

[MetalMiscer]

This is not good.

[coachdeez]

Precisely why I did sir. Saw it on jts and did some searching

Looks like he ruptured patella and quadriceps tendons, broken knee cap, ligament damage in both knees.
Hate to see injuries like this happen to anyone. I hope brandon can make a strong recovery and come back strong.

It makes me think about knee wraps and how much they may or may not protect your knee. I only say this because he had posted a video of an 850 squat back in august, and the injury happened with 750.

He had some really tight SBDs on...I'm curious how much compression and support they provided (if any) that may have kept his knee from popping out even further than it did. Also, I don't think he has been training heavy the last few months. I overheard him saying that he has been squatting light (for him) weight for reps and drilling perfect technique. Whenever form breaks down he deloads and does more reps. If I remember correctly, I think he said that 565x5x5 is the most he's done recently.

I think he only had sleeves on at this meet. But nothing is gonna protect your knee if you fall with your foot planted like that, nevermind having 750 lbs on your back.

I've had two knee surgeries so its pretty sickening seeing an injury like that. I hope he has a successful surgery and recovers quickly.

The fall wasn't his primary injury. His knee popped out, causing him to fall.

[Claymore1]

I hate to see this happen to Brandon we were just talking recently about him coming out here and training with us in the near future. We're praying for a speedy recovery Brandon !!!! And whenever your healed up and ready the offer still stands my friend !!!

[dunnie]

quad and pattelar tendon is being lucky theres probably more to it.
the way is leg bended he probably tore is acl pcl and mcl . is lcl could be the only ligament that got spared
hes probably looking at a complete knee reconstruction. this guy his out of the game and he'll be lucky if he can squat 650 in 1 year.

he wont be able to use leg drive for bench properly for months

[Renegadegod]

Best wishes for him and a speedy recovery.

[justinvb_657]

I follow Brandon on YouTube and have watched tons of his training. Its freaky to think that someone so strong can be taken down like that out of no where

[PlGinge]

Watched this on the Live stream last night (UK). Got a horrible sick feeling when I heard his knee and watched him fall. Hope he recovers fast and well.

[simp3204]

Get well soon Brandon.

In your honor I squatted after watching the vid.

[pntbll687]

He had some really tight SBDs on...I'm curious how much compression and support they provided (if any) that may have kept his knee from popping out even further than it did. Also, I don't think he has been training heavy the last few months. I overheard him saying that he has been squatting light (for him) weight for reps and drilling perfect technique. Whenever form breaks down he deloads and does more reps. If I remember correctly, I think he said that 565x5x5 is the most he's done recently.


The fall wasn't his primary injury. His knee popped out, causing him to fall.

I should have clarified when I made the comment on knee wraps. I knew he had sleeves on for this event, but I normally see him wearing wraps, even in training. I was just thinking that with wraps, they may create more compression and avoid injuries.

[bobbydigitaloa]

My bad man. I don't find myself over in the misc much, or ever.

Oh dude, I wasn't being a jerk or whatever. I just wanted to link you to the topic as I know it's a hot one today and yesterday.

I'm always looking out for my PL bros...

[Terrimonas]

http://instagram.com/p/jrQR46CLZ6/

[pntbll687]

Oh dude, I wasn't being a jerk or whatever. I just wanted to link you to the topic as I know it's a hot one today and yesterday.

I'm always looking out for my PL bros...

no problem my man. I didn't even know the thread existed.

[naturalguy]

That was tough to watch that video.

Knowing Brandon and how tough he is, he will bounce back from this.

[breathinglife]

I follow Brandon on YouTube and have watched tons of his training. Its freaky to think that someone so strong can be taken down like that out of no where

It actually is more likely to happen the stronger you are. The loads these guys are working with are high enough that completing a meet without injury can be difficult. Some lifters are more brittle than others: Sam Byrd has rarely done an injury free meet. Malanichev often gets injured or at least tweaks something at meets.

I should have clarified when I made the comment on knee wraps. I knew he had sleeves on for this event, but I normally see him wearing wraps, even in training. I was just thinking that with wraps, they may create more compression and avoid injuries.

He's recently been training without wraps, but it does make you wonder. I've seen knee injuries with wraps, and without... as long as you are loading yourself to the max, injury is a possibility I suppose.

[dunnie]

his both leg will be immobilized for at least 1 month. i dont know how hes gonna do it he wont even be able to get out of his bed.

i just cant imagine how hes going to go take a ****.

i hope he got so good friends

[rjm522]

Tough video to watch. That fact you can hear his knee makes it even tougher to watch. His road to recovery will be long. According to the JTS email I got today his patella broke in half.......two pieces. Quad tendon tears in both legs, patella tendon tear, etc.

I wish him a speedy and pain free recovery.

[shawngreg]

stolen from the misc thread

Update:

"On my squat as I descended my left knee popped wildly, and gave out, causing similar strain to the right leg. Thank everyone of the crew onstage, and EMT's on the scene. As of right now without surgery I'd never walk again as I sheared my ACL, meniscus, patella, tore both quad tendons, and MCL in both knees and the knee cap in my left knee will be replaced. I go in for surgery in 10-15 minutes, I just wanted to thank every single person for the comments, status updates, texts, and emails. This is just a bump in the road. I have one of the best knee surgeons in the US. Say a prayer or keep me in your thoughts... I appreciate you all very much, and I'll see you on the flip side."

[paulosantos0922]

Not gonna watch it. Get well soon Brandon.