The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation Thread: Part XVIII

[dang111]

Is it just me or is Animal's hardcore/motivational/black and white video editing annoying as hell? They do put out good content sometimes especially for raw PL but every time I see another Cage video I want to kill myself. Ok we all know the Cage is such a special place and every lifter dreams of lifting in there.

The black and white was cool for maybe 2 videos. I think it's silly, especially when you can't even tell what weight is on the bar cause you can't see the color coded plates.

[CooCooCaChoo]

For sponsored athletes in PL is there a social media clause in those contracts? For example, I wouldnt think BSN would be happy with how the Lilliebridge clan handles scrutiny on social media. I've seen Ernie and Eric type pretty derogatory stuff before.

[isaku900]

For sponsored athletes in PL is there a social media clause in those contracts? For example, I wouldnt think BSN would be happy with how the Lilliebridge clan handles scrutiny on social media. I've seen Ernie and Eric type pretty derogatory stuff before.

most personal agreements have an ethics/morals clause, generally part of the boilerplate that people skip over.

[simpson54]

^ that too. no one reads things before they sign and agree and it comes back to bite them in the ass.

For sponsored athletes in PL is there a social media clause in those contracts? For example, I wouldnt think BSN would be happy with how the Lilliebridge clan handles scrutiny on social media. I've seen Ernie and Eric type pretty derogatory stuff before.

There is for most sponsorships, but its usually a pretty big grey area and up to the discretion of the company.

[darren.dugan]

So, the past week has been a completely awesome rollercoaster ride. Last Tuesday, I drove to Indiana and bought a 400+hp Camaro SS. The next day, my fiance and I flew to Vegas. Went to USPA nationals and talked shop with Bill and met zmcdole. Got married on Saturday. Back to work today and it sucks, but what an amazing last few days.

The highlight of the meet for me was helping Gracie V handle this kid https://instagram.com/david_fmartin/ who won best junior lifter (or something like that). The kid lost his mother 2 days before his last meet and still competed, then came to nationals and went 1117ish @ 132, at 15 years old. Then he and his family came to wedding.

Winning in life ftw. Congrats chief.

Which of the following makes Brandon Lilly look most like a douche bag?

A. Quitting a gym and his friends because of a flag when he sold a t-shirt with a hammer and sickle on it
B. Making a big stink about his departure all over the internet
C. Deleting all of it shortly after he was owned harder than I have ever seen.

D. Stealing bars from Westside and selling them at the next town.

E. Selling fake supps

LOL'ed at all of the above... and that is NOT how you want to consume olive oil

[Anthony21]

For sponsored athletes in PL is there a social media clause in those contracts? For example, I wouldnt think BSN would be happy with how the Lilliebridge clan handles scrutiny on social media. I've seen Ernie and Eric type pretty derogatory stuff before.

Wonder if this played a part as to why Animal departed from them.

[breathinglife]

Did anyone get a screenshot of Ed Coan's response to Eric's response to DK's response to the meet?

But seriously, people one FB were saying, "Ed Coan's response to Eric was priceless!" but I missed it.

EDIT:
Nvm-

[NorthStrong]

I watched DK's 881 squat on IG and was like damn, his strength looks like its down a bit...then realized without wraps. Crazy.

[whitessp]

Ordered some death rows from powerbelly on the 3rd, showed processing until the 10th, when I emailed and then magically even though the email said "shipped" a shipping label was created 2 hours later. Fast forward to now and still just showing the shipping label being created and no package being actually enroute yet.

Am I wrong for starting to be aggravated?

[Marshall28]

Ordered some death rows from powerbelly on the 3rd, showed processing until the 10th, when I emailed and then magically even though the email said "shipped" a shipping label was created 2 hours later. Fast forward to now and still just showing the shipping label being created and no package being actually enroute yet.

Am I wrong for starting to be aggravated?

Mine took about 2 weeks to show up.

[breathinglife]

None too shabby...

[308smk]

Ordered some death rows from powerbelly on the 3rd, showed processing until the 10th, when I emailed and then magically even though the email said "shipped" a shipping label was created 2 hours later. Fast forward to now and still just showing the shipping label being created and no package being actually enroute yet.

Am I wrong for starting to be aggravated?

You'll be fine. Message him on ******** if you're worried.

[goosefrabbas]

Looks like I missed a lot.

[NorthStrong]

Looks like I missed a lot.

Nothing worthwhile. Other than my meet, I had a good meet.

[Rags85]

Ordered some death rows from powerbelly on the 3rd, showed processing until the 10th, when I emailed and then magically even though the email said "shipped" a shipping label was created 2 hours later. Fast forward to now and still just showing the shipping label being created and no package being actually enroute yet.

Am I wrong for starting to be aggravated?

From what I understand in an email from them, they had problems with their online purchasing system. Apparently all is now ok, but it caused delays.

[Aubelift]

The fam IPF nutswinger position is already filled, but you can take a number and wait if you'd like.

You are saying it as if it was an insult lol

[thom2355]

Which of the following makes Brandon Lilly look most like a douche bag?

A. Quitting a gym and his friends because of a flag when he sold a t-shirt with a hammer and sickle on it
B. Making a big stink about his departure all over the internet
C. Deleting all of it shortly after he was owned harder than I have ever seen.

Somehow I missed this....any screen shots or recaps?

[grandmoloch]

From what I understand in an email from them, they had problems with their online purchasing system. Apparently all is now ok, but it caused delays.

Their site always goes down or has ridiculous load times too.

[kmc06005]

Good news: this cut I've been whining about is over in 6 weeks.

Bad news: there's no way I'm going to hit my goal (275ish)

Better news: who cares, as long as I can get below 300, I'm going to get strong again.

[CooCooCaChoo]

Somehow I missed this....any screen shots or recaps?

Lilly made a post saying he's leaving Iron Mafia due to them putting up the Confederate Flag that was not there previously. Said he respects their right to fly it, but is making the personal choice to train elsewhere. People explode, some point out hammer and sickle on cube shirt, he takes down posts.

He said he made the post to prevent any rumors from starting about why he left, but things just got bad in the comments section.

[dang111]

Good news: this cut I've been whining about is over in 6 weeks.

Bad news: there's no way I'm going to hit my goal (275ish)

Better news: who cares, as long as I can get below 300, I'm going to get strong again.

Sounds like you need to do an IPA meet. Then you'll be <275.

[Jisoku]

Lilly made a post saying he's leaving Iron Mafia due to them putting up the Confederate Flag that was not there previously. Said he respects their right to fly it, but is making the personal choice to train elsewhere. People explode, some point out hammer and sickle on cube shirt, he takes down posts.

He said he made the post to prevent any rumors from starting about why he left, but things just got bad in the comments section.

Those people are ignorant and grasping at straws. BL has been sketch in the past but if he doesn't want to be part of that team due to that flag and the negative attention it's been getting, then that's a perfectly understandable business or moral decision for him to make.

[AnimalStrength]

Not sure if you fellas heard of this my old OLY coach told me about this stuff worked good never took it in a row for a few months but I could feel it about to order it almost done with an old tub.

http://www.quest-nutrition.com/store...p?idproduct=44

[308smk]

That feel after a 10k+ calorie day

[arn710]

Ordered some death rows from powerbelly on the 3rd, showed processing until the 10th, when I emailed and then magically even though the email said "shipped" a shipping label was created 2 hours later. Fast forward to now and still just showing the shipping label being created and no package being actually enroute yet.

Am I wrong for starting to be aggravated?

I ordered on the 6th and got an email saying my order was complete yesterday. No tracking number though

Those people are ignorant and grasping at straws. BL has been sketch in the past but if he doesn't want to be part of that team due to that flag and the negative attention it's been getting, then that's a perfectly understandable business or moral decision for him to make.

Ignorant how? Ignorant of what exactly?

I'm not going to debate the politics of symbology with you but he would have been better off keeping his fat mouth shut

[arn710]

Any of you all use TENS units? I'm thinking of getting one

Is it worth spending the extra on a Compex or Marc Pro over the $100 ones?

[martin_mathers]

I ordered death rows on the 3rd as well and today it still says "Processing". I emailed them 2 days ago and they said "All orders as of July 7th have been shipped" and I will receive tracking info. I emailed them 2 more times since then and still haven't gotten a reply nor tracking info.

[kmc06005]

Sounds like you need to do an IPA meet. Then you'll be <275.

I'm already IPA 275!

[xRequiem]

Are strangulators still the best wraps?

Bulking to 220s after this meet and training wraps again. want 800 squat and 800 pull next year

[martin_mathers]

Are strangulators still the best wraps?

Bulking to 220s after this meet and training wraps again. want 800 squat and 800 pull next year

308smk will tell you strangulators 4 lyfe