The Official Powerlifting and Strongman Family Appreciation Thread: Part XX

[WorldClassDBag]

thanks for the responses guys, just trying to get stronger honestly and hopefully do my first meet soon. i've been doing pretty well with free programs, hopefully if all goes well when i test i should have a 415-425 high bar squat, 275 bench , and maybe a 500 sumo dead

[bigwade800]

Bourbon review

I got an OCD #5. This is from the distillery that used to be Old Crow Distillery. Not the super cheap stuff labeled via Jim Beam. This is single barrel and bottled at barrel proof always. $70-$75 depending on where you find it. Mine was 119 proof. Dark, very dark, not an amber color. Molasses and sorghum the main notes. I put an ice cube in it, the big round one, it really opened it up and I usually don't use ice, even with rye. This is a get. And, you will not run through this. 2 is likely to set you free.

Arian, I think the ones you had were Willet 4 year Weller Special Reserve.

Larry and I hammered the Sazarac.

[arian11]

I am always available. I'm on the Aplyft roster if you are looking at that. Arian is more famous than me. There are some free programs out there. Really depends on what you want and what your goals are.

I mean, you're the one who is on some middle easterner's website who has hundreds upon hundreds of thousands of dollars. I'm just some fat dude laying in bed with my doggo and a $300 laptop.

[Jason2459]

I mean, you're the one who is on some middle easterner's website who has hundreds upon hundreds of thousands of dollars. I'm just some fat dude laying in bed with my doggo and a $300 laptop.

Just waiting till your "next" meet.

[bigwade800]

I really have no idea what they are worth...I have one client on there as of yet. Most of mine I have like yourself and I am not sure that my laptop is not the same. Plus, I do have 4 dogs...half of the folks I coach are in my gym.

[Rags85]

Anyone have a stream link or a roster for this weekends Record Breakers meet?

[JohnnyRingo350]

Can't remember if I posted this or not but kirill is supposed to be doing bench only at the same meet as Thor.

[Rags85]

Can't remember if I posted this or not but kirill is supposed to be doing bench only at the same meet as Thor.

I think I saw this somewhere. I don't think he is near WR strength right now, but I bet he can still make 300kg look silly.

I'm excited to see what Thor can do also. I don't think he will walk in and just start breaking all kinds of WRs like IG thinks, but 2400ish should be in the cards still.

[JohnnyRingo350]

I think I saw this somewhere. I don't think he is near WR strength right now, but I bet he can still make 300kg look silly.

I'm excited to see what Thor can do also. I don't think he will walk in and just start breaking all kinds of WRs like IG thinks, but 2400ish should be in the cards still.

It's hard to tell with kirill. Knowing kirill, Andre, and borris he wouldn't just do a meet like a lot of these lifters. They do meets for a reason.

I agree about thor, he's not gunna magically put up 2500. but still wanna see what he's got in the big 3.

[arian11]

I really have no idea what they are worth...I have one client on there as of yet. Most of mine I have like yourself and I am not sure that my laptop is not the same. Plus, I do have 4 dogs...half of the folks I coach are in my gym.

You know I'm just picking on you. I only have 1 doggo. It'd be cool though if they fly you out to Open Worlds next year, so they can meet you and maybe shoot promo stuff. I'm thinking it might be a cool championship with all the money they have over there.

[bigwade800]

I'm going to do equipped natls next year, full meet. See if I can pull it off.

I actually was the one that got the first organic client, which surprised me. He competed yesterday.

One of the dogs, the smallest, Toogee, was my mentor's. Bob Shaefer. He and I met via writing for Powermag many years ago. We became fast friends and the amount of things I learned was immeasurable. He always worried what would happen to his dog should he pass. I promised, should that day come, I would do so. He was apparently at his desk when he suddenly passed. One of his guys Father went to the door to check in, saw his head on the desk through the window and he had passed chatting with one of us. I had spoken to him on a Thursday Joe Ladnier, who is also a great pal of mine, had spoken to him that night. He apparently died on that Friday. It took a couple of weeks but, Toogee made her way to us and has been with us since. .

[SPFjudge]

I'm going to do equipped natls next year, full meet. See if I can pull it off.

[SPFjudge]

For everyone that didn't get up at 5am to watch the IPF equipped super heavyweight battle here's the highlights.


Cliffs: Konovolov beat Sumner again.

[Rags85]

For everyone that didn't get up at 5am to watch the IPF equipped super heavyweight battle here's the highlights.


Cliffs: Konovolov beat Sumner again.

Is there a better view of Sumners head lift on the 425? It must have been pretty convincing to get overturned.

[Torrtrefireto]

Is there a better view of Sumners head lift on the 425? It must have been pretty convincing to get overturned.

Yeah I was really surprised. I was surprised the 415 got white lights but the 425 looked clean to me!

[bigwade800]

I figured you'd like this...

[bigwade800]

Yeah I was really surprised. I was surprised the 415 got white lights but the 425 looked clean to me!

He picked his head up on the 425. It's faint but, it did happen. Too bad, that was a monster lift.

[Jason2459]

Is there a better view of Sumners head lift on the 425? It must have been pretty convincing to get overturned.

Comes up slightly as soon as he presses. Looks like his butt comes up to from this angle.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqCUrm3DdB_/

[SPFjudge]

Any updates from the WPO THE WORLD SERIES SUPER BOWL OF POWERLIFTING? I saw a couple statuses complaining about the judging being lax even for MP standards.

[Rags85]

Any updates from the WPO THE WORLD SERIES SUPER BOWL OF POWERLIFTING? I saw a couple statuses complaining about the judging being lax even for MP standards.

I heard Hoff won. But thats pretty much all I know. Haven't seen any complaining or any lifts yet.

[Torrtrefireto]

Any updates from the WPO THE WORLD SERIES SUPER BOWL OF POWERLIFTING? I saw a couple statuses complaining about the judging being lax even for MP standards.

matt minuth probably won the middles...Went something like 1100 S, 935 B and then 678 DL. Tore bicep on 1st, missed 2nd, switched grip (mixed, switched hands) and smoked the 3rd to lock in the total.

Outside of Hoff winning the heavies this is all i saw

[Jason2459]

Any updates from the WPO THE WORLD SERIES SUPER BOWL OF POWERLIFTING? I saw a couple statuses complaining about the judging being lax even for MP standards.

Hoff
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqFmX97gyDU/

[JohnnyRingo350]

Apparently hoffs bench wasn't even close to be locked out. Seeing as how I've never seen hoff hit a clean lift, I'd believe it. Haven't seen anything yet hough

[Torrtrefireto]

Hoff
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqFmX97gyDU/

So many cameras in dude's face as he lifts. Why don't they just stand a few more feet away and zoom in?

[invain]

What is everybody using to squat with? My ****ty old beater bar is starting to bend. Would like to get something a little bigger in diameter with full knurling, what else is there besides the texas squat bar?

Also will $800 for a bar magically make my squat go up 100 pounds? I thought $400 - 500 was a lot for a specialty bar but wtf, who is buying Duffin's bars? Duffalo bar looks cool but hard to justify $600 for it. $700+ for a squat bar? Are these made from cold rolled gold?

[NorthStrong]

What is everybody using to squat with? My ****ty old beater bar is starting to bend. Would like to get something a little bigger in diameter with full knurling, what else is there besides the texas squat bar?

Also will $800 for a bar magically make my squat go up 100 pounds? I thought $400 - 500 was a lot for a specialty bar but wtf, who is buying Duffin's bars? Duffalo bar looks cool but hard to justify $600 for it. $700+ for a squat bar? Are these made from cold rolled gold?

If you're looking for a true squat bar I have no real experience with those, but if you're not looking to spend a fortune the Rogue Ohio Power Bars are really solid for the money.

[Jason2459]

What is everybody using to squat with? My ****ty old beater bar is starting to bend. Would like to get something a little bigger in diameter with full knurling, what else is there besides the texas squat bar?

Also will $800 for a bar magically make my squat go up 100 pounds? I thought $400 - 500 was a lot for a specialty bar but wtf, who is buying Duffin's bars? Duffalo bar looks cool but hard to justify $600 for it. $700+ for a squat bar? Are these made from cold rolled gold?

Are you equipped lifting now?

Texas squat bar is great for a squat specific bar or used for benching too. Step up would be the bulldog which are still Capps bars.

Chris is way high in price especially for a powerbar or bow bar.

The Ohio power bar is a good value. I'm not a fan of it though. Feels slick on my back vs my original westside power bar or my new Vulcan absolute powerbar v2.

I really like the Vulcan black oxide absolute power bar v2. It has pretty sharp knurl but the center is more mild. Good for front squats and overhead presses. Even though the center is mild it feels very secure on the back.

For squats it's my favorite 29mm powerbar. I am looking for a stainless steel bar right now waiting for rep fitness to come out with a more aggressive knurled version.

[Rags85]

Ohio power bar for me. The 20kg version is about $320 and is IPF approved. Mines been dumped with 500+, slammed into the ceiling and the bar is still as good as new.

[HARRYBEAST]

I bought a Troy Powerbar when I started my garage gym and I love it. Not sure how much they are now. I bought a display model from a fitness distributor here for $250 I think

[invain]

Thanks for the responses. I was looking at the Ohio Powerbar originally since the price is good but the Texas Squat Bar is still a little thicker in diameter. I'm never going to be squatting 1000 lbs but I like the feel of a heftier bar on my back and absolutely hate whip when squatting.