Body builder does Powerlifting event… videos…

[Fat Guy]

This guy was quite impressive but came a little short of his goals… However, he is looking like a monster either way. Here is…

“Bodybuilder Johnnie Jackson, 275, came up a bit short today on his goals of a 900 pound deadlift and 600 pound bench press at the USPF Multi-Nationals in Warwick, Rhode Island. Jackson missed final attempts at a 600 pound bench press and an 821 pound deadlift. He made a 468 pound raw opener on the bench press before putting on his shirt and missing his second attempt at 540 pound. Jackson also hit a 760 pound opening deadlift then gave it two unsuccessful attempts at 821 pounds. “

His actual qualified pull/ deadlift…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guXnl....com/node/8459

Johnnie warming up for event…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mssg1....com/node/8459

Johnnie training for this event…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st8FE...eature=related

[Seanzilla HCPL]

Johnnie Jackson was a pro powerlifter prior to his becoming a pro bodybuilder.

[TatMan]

To bad Ronnie never tried some powerlifting events in his prime. Would have been interesting to see how much he could of lifted!

[mrmmonster]

IIRC dint ronnie start in powerlifting as well then move over to BB'in..??

[2475]

Lets Face It they can put up some ok numbers
but to be a PLifter you must train like one Jackson could never beat chuck V

[Doc.Sust]

Lets Face It they can put up some ok numbers
but to be a PLifter you must train like one Jackson could never beat chuck V

true

[power0311]

i second that chuck says he is goin to squat like 1240 in his next meet with an 1150 opener. i seen him last sunday watching a meet and he is an f'in animal he is so big right now. matt wenning is another that throws up big numbers too especially for being 6'3"