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    Quote Originally Posted by goodtobeapimp

    As far as Swolecats comments on powerlifting, I see absolutely nothing wrong with it. Could have worded it a little bit less offensive for the people that cannot make a constructive discussion without arguing. Which is a large amount of people on this board,but no his opinion is just that. I can read things without getting offended and wanna badger him with words because im sure neither he nor I have time to sit on here and quack at each other like ducks.
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    You are correct, my choice of words could have been better so as to not stir up sh*t.............K......

    That is why I laugh HYSTERICALLY at the sport...............

    Nah, that ain't good either, .

    I am just joking, I didn't mean I laugh at the sport. I've many friends at the gym who are nothing BUT powerlifters, and I have a ton of respect for what they do. They bench RAW however for what they call "true pride" or "real weight", and they also do meets w/shirts and all that. I could never lift that amount with 3 of those shirts on, , so yes that does take talent/power/etc.

    My point was that there is just too much room for making the lifts not really a "lift" anymore. The distance the bar travels is NOT one that is benefitial for muscular shape/work/etc., then again that is not the goal. Then you have the shirts that all help to varying degrees, the unusual postures that are taken, etc. I respect what they do, yes, but to me it's just not my gig.

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    Respect............ very impressive

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    That guy is a fat slob. I have no respect for him because that lift is BS. I do have respect for Scott Mendelson though. I have seen him with my own eyes, in California, bench 700lbs RAW for TWO. He is alo in very good shape. He has visible abs.

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    Mendelson looks like a beast. I bet if he or goggins decided to cut upp and focus on bodybuilding for a while they could become quite sucsessfull.

    on the other hand I would like to se coleman focus on powerlifting after his bb career that could be interesting to

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    Quote Originally Posted by johan
    Mendelson looks like a beast. I bet if he or goggins decided to cut upp and focus on bodybuilding for a while they could become quite sucsessfull.

    on the other hand I would like to se coleman focus on powerlifting after his bb career that could be interesting to
    ronnie isnt fat enough to be a powerlifter..lol

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    Huge lift. Even despite his physical condition, use of a shirt, and proposed inability to fare well in a fight.

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    I seen him compete at the Arnold this year in the bench press comp. He must have
    been having a bad day.....Only benched 875....

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    Man!!! Thats some heavy duty sh*t.

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    a lot of weight yeah, but he looks like a twinkie eating slob

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    Hey dont knock it... someday he'll bench his bodyweight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bdtr
    Hey dont knock it... someday he'll bench his bodyweight.

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    Powerlifting would appeal more to the masses without bench shirts and jokers arching their backs. These are some of the reasons why bodybuilders laugh at this sport..They simply do not respect it due to there now being more technique to it than strength alone like years ago. For these reasons I just consider myself a weight lifter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Benches505
    Powerlifting would appeal more to the masses without bench shirts and jokers arching their backs. These are some of the reasons why bodybuilders laugh at this sport..They simply do not respect it due to there now being more technique to it than strength alone like years ago. For these reasons I just consider myself a weight lifter.

    I do agree with you 100%. However I'll have to say that regardless how much someone is throwing around its not going to be impressive to others unless he looks like Ronnie Coleman. Powerlifters have one goal. Lift more weight. Not have visible abs,be vascular or have a gorgeous wife who loves abs or have abs

    I admire people for their goals and how they achieve them. Regardless if your dropping weight to feel better,winter bulk, or if you have strength goals you want to achieve. Goals are goals anytime someone achieves them it is impressive if they are high enough.

    As for gene rychek I believe he weighed in at 385.(could be wrong) What I notice more about anything is that his legs look tiny for a guy that big. Not the fact his stomach is bulging out miles and miles. I guess I could sit and critique his body all day long because I can't touch his strength, regardless if I have a 100 ply shirt on and have 2 inch(long) arms.
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    Now that guy in the background is a BAD MO FO. For real.

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    Check this **** out....how not to do a bench press

    http://64.4.26.250/cgi-bin/linkrd?_l...cj_36625%2ewmv

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    But can he wipe his own a$$? I sure doesn't look like it. But jesus that's a lot of weight. Instead of plates they could have used a VW Beatle or a Yugo.

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    like stated befo, i could do it, if i wanted..i just dont wanna..lol

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    here is a pic of Mendelson



    I guess he crushes the myth that pl'ers must be fat mofo's

    here is another, glen chabot



    and another. steve goggins

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    Power lifting is highly specialized and requires excess for success. I'm going to shoot for moderation and if I ever need a human car jack I know who to call.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bdtr
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    I'm lovin his chicken legs and huuuge gut

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devourer
    yeah id rather bench 135 lbs and look good


    i couldn't have said it any better....

    wanna look like a powerlifter....lift like a powerlifter....you know the rest....

    nothing but respect for those guys though....i just don't see the point in it....

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    I would like to go into powerlifting in the future, but I dont want to be a phatphuk in the process. Do the two go hand in hand?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maraxus
    I would like to go into powerlifting in the future, but I dont want to be a phatphuk in the process. Do the two go hand in hand?
    I have repetedly used westside barbel pl routines when on cutting diet and gotten awsome strenght results.

    Hell people dont you guys realise there is WEIGHTCLASSES in powerlifting. Only the super heavies gets realy fat. I have seen pics of many powerlifters that destroys most bodybuilder easily.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Decadbal
    ronnie isnt fat enough to be a powerlifter..lol

    Guess what ronnie was before he turned to bodybuilding

    thats right a powerlifter.

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