When we talk about how PEDs improve performance in sports e.g. In a Conjugate Method training program, dynamic effort training is typically focused on increasing the At Westside, we use dynamic effort training to improve our rate of force development. Guys felt like they had to take them to stay competitive, and that became problematic, Gaynor said. this is a joke,if anybody should be repremanded it should be the meet directors,the issue of bars cant be held against mike bridges and the records that he set,if thats the case then the entire meet results would have to be erased. so yes, some records were set with tpb. Raw Nationals is drug-tested, and the Classic Worlds tests but perhaps not as strictly as the USAPL event. So, I think I can back my ideology up pretty well. So the facts are the facts guys stop being a bunch of cry BABIES! Against my good judgment I took it again. Do guys in anything-goes competitions regularly hoist heavier weights than guys in drug-tested meets?3 Why allow PED use at all? IF they used the same Texas Power Bars for that WOMEN's MEET, THE WORLD RECORDS THERE TOO ARE NOW NOT VALID. The meet always attracted the very best lifters in the country and 1978's version was no exception. Putt Houston. now with more Bom Chicka Wahwahhhhhh. do you think that maxing every week will hinder progress? this meet director, the ipf (USAPL) refs who inspected the platform and weights, and the USAPL EC members present, tech sec, all of these should be held directly responsible for what was discovered thursday and they did not work to correct. No excuses! At meets a certain aura surrounded you.Larry: My first rival was Joe Weinstein. On the morning before the meet we opened 2 brand new shipping tubes from an IPF approved manufacturer and they contained bars that did not have center knurling. At 198 he went 450-315-440 to win. that is bullshit. Pacificos best competition lifts are an 832-pound squat, 592-pound bench press (without a bench shirt), a 771-pound deadlift, and a 2061-pound total. All rights reserved. Larry was the one getting all of the attention setting American records before World records were official. No one expects any more of you. Did the meet director think for one moment all the WORLD RECORDS unassailable at the MEN'S NATIONALS? I hope this does not come true. Mike Bridges Training ? The squat racks used at that meet were illegal as they could possibly get accoding to mandates of the IPF. Or will the USAPL overlook something again? Deadlift: 365kg/804.69lb. There was no money meets back then.Lou: What motivated you back then?Larry: A strong desire to be the best and win all the time at anything. 711 still weighs 711 on a Texas Power Bar or an Ivanko! And Don Reinhoudt the SHW world champ. If I remember, this is not the first time a National Meet in St Louis had the wrong bar. The bar used was the correct weight & configuration. Within three hours I was on the operating table. I said, "Are you all right Mac?" Blood started flowing and I started to stand up, but I passed out and rolled back on the platform. I tried to roll over but couldn't. We had a five-hour layover. It will be a **** shame if Mike is stripped of these records. Why should IPF bend rules for 1 fed in its group rather than for another.(and since they only do that for rus or ukrwellthere's your answer). Guess we will never know for sure since neither one of us heard it first hand. Wouldn't it still be a Masters National USAPL record? Oh they won't have to erase the meet results, no. Without a doubt, he wasthe greatest of the 275 pounders. Louie Simmons liane blyn, jessica o donnellyeah that's a group to want to have after you to slap you upside the head! Who cares what brand of bar it was loaded on?! Then Ronnie Ray from Texas and a guy they called Mel Hennessey of Minnesota. the fault is with USAPL and its referees (IPF ones) and its meet director, who should have KNOWN better than to hold a MEN's NATIONALS and that women's record breaker event WITHOUT THE PROPER BARS. It took him three more hours to fix the other hands. He totaled just 1,780 pounds 231 pounds, or 11.5 percent, less than hed lifted four months before. And in some years at Raw Unity, a weight class might only have two lifters (an athlete has to be very strong to qualify for the event). I don't fault the meet director. One official got yelled at for asking about the bar while my boyfriend was checking his rack height later on thursday. I recall weighing less after a meet back in those days. Rogers post about changing the frequency of training seems to fit. An athlete lives at the whim of a sports rules, and when those rules change, so can their career. I really hope the IPF overlooks this and lets the record stand. That's total that maybe one other lifter has approached. And at 51 I expect to take it even higher next week at the APF Georgia. I was never as happy as I was to see Mac walk in my room to take me home to Dayton, Ohio. My middle finger and both the fingers on each side were caught. I went to get up but the pin was hooked into the carpet and I couldn't move. Most guys at the USAPL meet, on the other hand, tend to not do steroids, he said. Brand spankin new bar, just no center knurling. He saved them all. thanks Jeff Mumaw. XTREME SQUATTING-book, XTREME DEADLIFTING-book, & ADVANCED POWERLIFTING TECHIQUES-DVD. Deadlift: 272.5kg/600lb. That number is even more amazing when you consider that at the 1968 German powerlifting championships, 176-pound Arnold Schwarzenegger squatted 460 pounds. Bars don't grow on trees, what would you have done in this situation? It's unfortunate that an error like this had to happen, but the bar we were using was just fine!! How about dougs billing squat 985lb. The bar we used was 45lbs plus the collars. Just as we assume that every athlete in other drug-tested leagues isnt clean, we shouldnt here, either. Squat: 227.5kg/501lb 1983 Mens Senior Nationals Absolute stupidity. Bridges came back to bench press and hit 440 pounds, good for ninth . At 49 it was 2006 lbs. 5. I re-vamped my training to train every area only once a week. The bar used was the correct weight & configuration. so yes, some records were set with tpb. Dan, like Ed and Fred Hatfield, has proven that the little man is in! In fact, the folks in Missouri have always done a great job. [quote=Travis Werner]I really hope the IPF overlooks this and lets the record stand. We know Larry was one of the greatest lifters of all time, but not much is known about many. Mike Bridges Multiple World Champion Weight Lifter Peoria, IL Mike is a World IPF Champion, IPF World Record Holder, 2008 Masters World Champion with 4 Gold Medals, and 2007 World Bench Press Gold Medalist. I don't think I would even care if the IPF recognized it personally. It was a national meet. Squat: 410kg/903lb The movement standards of powerlifting competitions are going to be a significant challenge. Consider this 2008 American Physiological Society study, which found that the benefits of steroids in powerlifters can last several years beyond when the drugs leave their body. Most will remember the latest and greatest like Hoff, Frankel, Conan and Bridges. if you're meant to be in this sport, you are already more durable over the years than most gym lifters. USAPL, was it "modified rules" which were in effect this time? [quote=Jack Marcus]I do not understand why the IPF is being bashed over this unfortunate incident. Will Democrats Rally Behind President Biden In 2024? .4kg is way over the allowed variance of weight. The bar used met ALL IPF specs with the exception that it was not on the paid list of approved bars. reality check will be if the IPF can look beyond that and do what is right for the lifters who set the records. Mike's best official lift was 608 made in 1977. some even fresh from factory seem unduly "slick"! Looks somewhat like Sheikos powerlifting program. He was inducted into the York Barbell Hall of Fame on June 28, 1998. Gaynor said most powerlifters think PEDs give them about a 7 to 12 percent increase in strength. Possibly the closest man to Dave Waddington in the squat. best of luck to everyone concerned with this! Arnold Schwarzenegger (3). On the morning before the meet we opened 2 brand new shipping tubes from an IPF approved manufacturer and they contained bars that did not have center knurling. I slept on the flight down and drifted in and out for the next eight hours, but I was able to watch most of the operation not only mine but both of the other two as well. Mike Bridges Squat: 446.7kg/984.4lb I ran to a restaurant and grabbed some napkins and ran to the gate just in time to board. I drove it to within an inch from locking it out. His total outdid his closest competiton by some 150lb. That's the most ridiculous thing i've ever heard, did they not KNOW you need to use approved equipment? [/quote] [/quote] In the meantime, Dan has squatted 960lb and has made valid attempts to be the first with 900 in the deadlift. ive seen a little on his training also here it goes. Michael Easter is an associate editor at Mens Health magazine. squatting 804 lb. Once inside and rolling, they put the piece of finger that came off in some of the ice and stuck it in my sweatshirt pocket. I realize that rules are rules but, don't shoot the horse because the jockey was overweight. [/quote] ive seen a little on his training also here it goes mon-squat, bench max weight squat- 8,5,5,3,2,1,1,1max partial squat- 1x1 bench- 8,5,5,3,2,1,1,1 max wed-squat,bench light, max deadlift squat-8,5,5,3,1,1 about 50-60% of max Benchpress: 265kg/584lb DUMB, the man had spanking new Ivanko weights and ER rack on the platform, to think that the bar was his underminding the rules is plain stupid. He was a tremendous bencher. [/quote] My first personal observation of Mike was at the Heart Of America Powerlifting Contest, an annual event hosted by St. Louis gym owner and bodybuilder George Turner. Mike Bridges indeed used anabolic/androgenic steroids (along with everybody else) to amass his several world record squats and totals in the IPF. He went on to win seven national and three world titles. This Make your morning email scroll and coffee stronger. Had Wade Hooper eclipsed his squat record, for example, which was also QUITE possible, then what would this meet director say! More on that in a bit.5. all of the sheiko guys seem to do well in these feds. This was the best meet I've been to everything was done possible to make this the best meet for lifters and judges also for whoever came to the Meet! Thanks.Louie Simmons. How To Get The Most Out of Your Westside Bands, I met him in my first power meet in the summer of 1966. With respect to direct lat work, you will neither find it in the detailed 1982 article by Ron Fernando, disclosing, I was there, front row at the USF SunDome in Tampa covering the contest for The Tampa Tribune when Jeff, Dave was 7 years my elder and my teen years weightlifting idol. There was no 220 class yet. Yeah he was right. wouldnt u think for a comp that big, that everything would be above board, regardless of what you think the rules should be? 6. What Powerlifting Tells Us About The Effects Of PEDs. it matters what the rules actuially are!!! I can attest to that because I lifted in the Master's Nat's in Charlottesville, VA and along with a IPF Cat I ref, pointed out a number of infrations which where simply explained away. Benchpress: 172.5kg/380lb Las Vegas, NV. But those accepting the pay of the sponsorship fees do not have to suffer with the bars, merely to take the money and thus approve themjust like at times platforms/stages at ipf worlds have sagged under the larger squatters, only to be considered "acceptable". [/quote] Following this mind set I've won 10 Masters World Championships and broken 14 World Master's Records; and am also one of only 11 men over 50 to bench over 600 in competition. Sams donation to powerlifting is stupendous! He said, "Okay, just be sure you're at the gate in time." 1985 Mens Senior Nationals Go ahead, it's okay. way to go!!! im just so sick and tired if people bashing the ipf. Lee not only squatted 1003, but he has bench presses 617.4 to give him the highest subtotal in history of power lifting. I seem to remember Mike Bridges getting stiffed on a squat at the USAPL Nationals in 2004. And then one day it was over.Larry: Yes I have had 16 surgeries from powerlifting including one freak accident when I almost cut my fingers off when I dropped a bar on myself.Lou: I know you were one of the first to sell power knee wraps and suits.Larry: Yes. Michael Bridges. They had time to get another bar!!! I have three kids: Jimmy who works with me at Pacifico Power, Pat who lives in Coco Beach, and daughter Theresa Nelson. The world is blessed with FED ex overnight, next MORNING, [quote=Anonymous] and our Fantastic story. Exhibition lifts include an 885-pound squat, 610-pound bench press, and 815-pound deadlift, for a total of 2061 pounds. Best Lifts: One would have to see the 325lb. Wow. I was the Meet Director for this event and I would like to put to rest this issue (if possible). You know what I mean. Ed did one bodybuilding show as a teenager but he did not like the idea of losing weight, he wanted to become as big as possible. Every so often an athlete shows an exceptional talent in his sport that baffles the mind. on USA SOIL! Log in or register to post comments Looking back, I have seen all the best lifters of the past 50 years. He did break the record. That includes making certain that the equipment is acceptable. This. And he held a special "women's gateway open" with lifters all breaking WR's TOO..WHERE WAS THIS MAN's BRAIN??? C'mon. Well most know he won nine straight before making. I met him in my first power meet in the summer of 1966just prior to being drafted into the United States Army 50 years ago. USAPL, was it "modified rules" which were in effect this time? The rule said small jump of 2.5 kg would nullify a third and that is how I lost the bid for my 10th world championship.Lou: Tell us about your most memorable world championship.Larry: That would be my first in 1971 against John Kanter. The power lifts are the bench press, squat and dead lift. Good luck to all of them. Bench: 227.5kg/501.55lb KT Tape is the first-ever kinesiology tape to come in pre-cut strips specifically designed for consumer use. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Michael. It's NOT a 45lb bar. I also was a shotput and discus thrower and won Athlete of the Year in New York in 1964. He went back and opened the trunk and brought back two tall, really cold bottles of beer. So in a desperate effort, I rolled to my left and the fucking pin pulled all the way out. I didn't know exactly what they were but I knew there would be some kind of difference between the bars. I flew back to Louisville every other week for two months. However they are coming out with a 29mm bar that should be just as stiff as an Elieko or Leoko. Everyone knows that politics are stupid when it comes between a person and a hard earned accomplishment but if they let it stand then everyone will say "hey, what could have so-n-so done on a Texas Power bar instead of those whippy Ivankos?" If you looked at Freds height (58) and consider what Fred has accomplished, its simply outrageous!!!! He was right.After 10 yearsfrom 1970 to 1980I won my first nationals with my first top-ten bench. George has spread his body weight from 242 pounds all the way to the high 300s. Its also important to note that competitions use different weight-class systems. I think it'd be more like shooting the jockey because he was wearing the wrong silks lol! Joe "The Lad" Ladnier Mississippi Monster, Free Shipping with a $69 qualifying order. Theyre close enough in the lighter classes, but the heavier guys are differentiated in such a way, for example, that an IPF lifter could be up to 23 pounds heavier than a Raw Unity competitor in an equal weight class. Ivanko bars are awfulthey are outrageously whippy and the non-standard knarling makes setting up for the deadlift quite confusing. Doug Hepburn: Might, Muscle & Miracles Anatomy of Strength. He lifted like what he was, a world champiom. The guys in the lighter . I guess he got too much publicity and I wanted to crush him. also what do you guys think about this every monday he would max out on bench/squat and max out on deads every wednesday. Because 1983 was the first time the IPF drug-tested, most participants didnt risk using performance-enhancing drugs leading up to the meet, according to powerlifting historian Bob Gaynor. For all weight classes, world records in bench press, squat and dead lift are, on average, 7.9, 6.0 and 6.4 percent heavier, respectively, when the competition doesnt test for PEDs. See you in Georgia! Larry would drive from Dayton to Toledo for four years using a simple 5-3-1 system. 7. In response to a question about how his training has changed as he has gotten older, powerlifting legend Mike Bridges answers that at 50 he still trains the same. It seems that Jordans powerlifting was gone, but good fortune would be his as he began to train horses and became Australias top horse trainer.Lou: You know all the greats and beat them all: Marv, Phillips, Roger Estep the list is too long. Thats what makes powerlifting such a great sport. But when you can squat 1000 anytime you fell like it, who cares about a poor deadlift. We both didn't try to make weight. Both of us totaled 1,815. I unhooked it and stood up. :)[/quote] He has broken over 100 combined Nationals and World Records in his storied career. All times are GMT-5. The events draw the best lifters in the sport of raw powerlifting, which means the men dont use assistance gear.4 As previously mentioned, Raw Unity doesnt drug test. All right reserved. I wore my ProKinetics Insoles to my first competition at the 2009 Pan American Games and I beat my previous world record in squat by 87 pounds. My training as a 65er back in the day was pretty intense and with pretty good results. The world is blessed with FED ex overnight, next MORNING. The next day I called Dr. Kunitz and he said to call my doctor. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. [quote=Roger Ryan]I agree Buddy. By the time they could react, I had fallen off the bench and went to feel my eye where the bar hit. "But it weighed MORE so he should the record for sure!" how long did u have the bar before you opened it? Also known ad Dr. Squat. Deadlift: 372.5kg/821lb. I hope this does not come true. I walked around and found a check-in counter down a hallway. See, they cannot make an exception for a USA lifter because USA would beef huge IF a russian had an improper bar and broke records too price of having approved bars, weights, and rules. The best in the sport can, with perfect form, hoist more than a few times their bodyweight in iron. All Rights Reserved. Deadlift: 369.6kg/814lb. My total at around age 46 was just under 1700. 1984Mens USPF Senior Nationals: $29.95. And some new research shows that they help you better activate the muscle, increasing strength.. Bridges weighed just. One time while weighing in Larry was standing on one foot just to bug him. Then came the tragedy on the bench. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I won on bodyweight after John missed a third deadlift. I bought it in the park and it was the "official hat of the team" and part of the money I payed was toward the license fee the hat company payed the baseball organization. He has broken over 100 combined Nationals and World Records in his storied career. It was a great trip home. WAS THE PAPER IT WAS WRITTEN ON WAS THE RIGHT SIZE! Kyrsten Sinema's Odds Of Reelection Don't Look Great. Its a shame his feats arent hailed about today. BUT, as a lifter at the meet who is not capable of setting world records, I was very happy when I learned that we would be using a Texas Power Bar. How about a total of 2105 lb at 181lb body weight. [/quote] My team was also lifting, including Eric Stuber, Mac Richards, John Topsoglou, and several others. This was one of the most amazing feats of strength I had ever seen at that time. Squat: 260kg/573.2lb(WR) Squat: 405kg/892.87lb Just start learning the gear/rule variations. It's a shame his feats aren't hailed about today. In 1983, the IPF began to test athletes for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). [/quote] why someone running a meet like this waits to the last second anyway is a damned good question. True, Jack. Unless there became a cause to recognize a record. Best Lifts: Way to go meet directors! View Profile View Forum Posts . I checked the rules on the USAPL site and they just referenced the IPF rules. A winner of five world championships and several world record. (365.5 kg). Well, the bar didn't cooperate. My friend Arnold Coleman broke Mike's and Gene Bell's total record at the 2005 Arnold Classic. I'm doing good, Buddy, how have you been? the knurling is LOUSY, and some are even slippery for the deadlift. And they'd be American records. its not the fault of the ipf, but the stuff up of the meet directors!!! Just lift it! How are you doing Roger?! Really, then what would you have done if the meet director, technical sec were standing together when they opened the box from Ivanko to find the wrong bar had been sent? What happened? Mike Bridges, age 50, captured multiple IPF Master's 2 (50+) World Records last weekend at the USAPL Men's Nationals. Well most know he won nine straight before makinga tactical error when he jumped five pounds on his second attempt on the deadlift, which nullified a third attempt, letting Mark Dimiduk win the1980s nationals and worlds.Larry told me if I would open lighter I would do better, and he was right again.I remember Larry making a 530-pound bench press and a 1,900 total in 1972 in Cincinnati, Ohio, at a body weight of 198. Week 7: 4 x 4 (55% of 1-RM) Week 8: Deload (50% of 1-RM) Week 9: 4 x 3 (75% of 1-RM) Week 10: 3 x 2 (90% OF 1-RM) This is a basic program to allow you to progress quickly. Privacy Policy. The fees are a way to generate revenue to help pay expenses.
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