Only in Powerlifting Flashback with Larry Pacifico some even fresh from factory seem unduly "slick"! This was thursday--start making calls. 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?" Deadlift: 320kg/705.48lb. yes. Dr. Kunitz would go back and forth from one to the other to the other. That makes Booker about 62 percent stronger than Schwarzenegger was in his prime. Mike is going to get robbed because it's an IPF rule, tpb isn't approved equipment and so he's getting american records. (course they also did drug tests on mike but odds are those won't be a problem). 3 Star CrossFit. A week later Mac and I were on a jet headed for Los Angeles. Bench: 260kg/573.2lb IPF Hall of Fame Inductees | International Powerlifting Federation Wiki One official got yelled at for asking about the bar while my boyfriend was checking his rack height later on thursday. All rights reserved. Larry was the one getting all of the attention setting American records before World records were official. I checked my watch and I had only 10 minutes to make my flight. When we talk about how PEDs improve performance in sports e.g. they had TIME TO FIX THIS. Best Lifts: No excuses! It's NOT a 45lb bar. Brand spankin new bar, just no center knurling. Welcome to the club, Mike. I checked the rules on the USAPL site and they just referenced the IPF rules. Gerlof Holkema 4.4K subscribers Subscribe 4.1K views 2 years ago Mike Bridges (1982) WORLD RECORD (181 lbs /. Deadlift: 320kg/705.48lb, Lee Moran (Birth date: may 17, 1955 Died july 15, 1999). I drove it back over my head, I guess to keep it from tearing my pec worse, and to keep the bar from sinking in my chest. TPB makers stood to gain by keeping the sponsorship fee up, after all, it's a BUSINESS.[/quote]. 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. All who made the world team will still make the world team, all the totals are official. So in a desperate effort, I rolled to my left and the fucking pin pulled all the way out. And squating without center knurling??? He has broken over 100 combined Nationals and World Records in his storied career. Guys felt like they had to take them to stay competitive, and that became problematic, Gaynor said. thanks Jeff Mumaw. Former IPF world record holder in the bench press from the USA Mike MacDonald, 69, died Tuesday, January 9th 2018 in Eveleth, Minnesota after a long illness. Fantastic story. And they probably DID! Meshuggah. And at 51 I expect to take it even higher next week at the APF Georgia. 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. Bridges' squat of 711 pounds, bench of 512 pounds, and total of 1,896 pounds are all new 198 class World Records. That number is even more amazing when you consider that at the 1968 German powerlifting championships, 176-pound Arnold Schwarzenegger squatted 460 pounds. they say he found out thursday. My training put me at 835-580-800-2215. The next day I called Dr. Kunitz and he said to call my doctor. I was a gymnast in New York where I grew up. When people talk about competitive weightlifting, theyre usually talking about Olympic lifts, which are the snatch and the clean and jerk. Blood started flowing and I started to stand up, but I passed out and rolled back on the platform. 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. Louie Simmons Now that is damning testimony if I have ever heard it. The place was cheering wildly for me to take again. powerlifting workout - NECKBERG I weighed 150 pounds back then.Lou: When you moved to Dayton what was your occupation? We know Larry was one of the greatest lifters of all time, but not much is known about many. There I said it for you. What is big, strong, and is shaped like a bodybuilder? No official word has come down from the IPF or USAPL. if indeed he's been robbed before, then he's pretty tough for sticking in there and coming back. [/quote] Squat: 446.7kg/984.4lb Then came the tragedy on the bench. How about a man who can squat 892.9lb; bench press around 580lb and deadlift in the 800s. JOHN INZER An elite lifter, Inzer invented the bench shirtsupportive equipment that allowed for bigger lifts. And I won the worlds. I don't fault the meet director. I would ask Larry how to push up my bench and Larry would say to train my triceps because they are 75 percent of your bench. they're listed as pending cause someone turned in teh record forms and until ipf looks into this, they're pending. I doubt it, that's wishful thinking and USAPL is at fault. This means they have to use IPF-approved equipment on the platform. [quote=Anonymous] well yeah they were legal when they kept the sponsorship fee up. As for everyone saying ivanko bars are shit because they are so whippy you have to remember they were actually designed for weightlifting. In my opinion, it's a horrible situation all the way around. 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! Note: During the BFCM sales period all sales are final.Thus, no returns will accepted. In total, the lifters at Raw Unity put up about 17.44 percent more weight than the lifters at the USAPL competition and 3.46 percent more than those at the IPF meet. 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. Mike Bridges on the Bench Press : r/weightroom - reddit It is one thing to beat someone by all those he beat, so we want to remember him too. My training as a 65er back in the day was pretty intense and with pretty good results. He said, "I will be in a minute." It wasn't as meteculous years ago when the USAPL was first cutting their teeth after becoming the IPF affiliate. Powerlifting differentiates between world records set at tested and non-tested competitions. 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. When you see him lifting over 500lb in the benchpress in such a smooth Continue Carl said "I realize that rules are rules but, don't shoot the horse because the jockey was overweight." The Hall of Fame began with just male lifters and officials, but started including female lifters since 1987. . George is to be feared, and why not , it isnt everyone who can squat 985 and total 2369lb. Carl said "I realize that rules are rules but, don't shoot the horse because the jockey was overweight." I can honestly say 848 would have gone up. He saved them all. Terry Todd isn't merely the United States' first national powerlifting champion (in 1964 and '65), he was also the first man to total 1,600, 1,700, 1,800, and 1,900 pounds. The world is blessed with FED ex overnight, next MORNING, [quote=Anonymous] LEGENDARY BENCH PRESSER MIKE MACDONALD (USA) PASSED - Powerlifting [/quote] then on the other days he would go between 50-80% of his max for extra volume. And tell me something about your personal life.Larry: I was vice president of Holiday and New Life Spas, there were 20 of us all total. the lousy knurling on ivanko bars is now a serious problem and despite their paying of the fee, ipf should seriously consider kicking those bars out UNLESS they can be corrected to have more sufficient knurling. Reports have surfaced that the IPF will take those records from Bridges due to the fact that Texas Power Bars were used at the event instead of IPF approved equipment. True, Jack. In that meet there were four men who would become IPF World Champs: Milt McKenzie, George Crawford, Vince Anello and, last but not least, Larry Pacifico, the subject of this article. if you're meant to be in this sport, you are already more durable over the years than most gym lifters. Now that I know the whole story from Harold I feel bad about the situation and my earlier comments. . Most guys at the USAPL meet, on the other hand, tend to not do steroids, he said. What did this meet director think? Best Lifts: How are you doing Roger?! The TPB was usewd because it DID have center knurlings. The events just bring in two different powerlifting cultures. IPF did not return requests for comment. Collectively, the disparities in competition averages and world records between tested and non-tested powerlifters are about what most studies say they should be. northernhiro Additional comment actions. I seem to remember Mike Bridges getting stiffed on a squat at the USAPL Nationals in 2004. Jim. I won on bodyweight after John missed a third deadlift. I would hear it from him every meet when he told me if I did not get a better bench I would never win at nationals. 4. not screwing up in front of the WORLD. If dan can get his bench together, lookout! Mike was the superlative powerlifter. 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 How about a total of 2105 lb at 181lb body weight. Against my good judgment I took it again. Sign up for our newsletter and get new articles sent straight to your inbox weekly. Both of us totaled 1,815. What happened? So, after the 1983 IPF event, he and others formed the American Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation. I started training at Bob Matzs gym in Toledo, Ohio, with George Crawford and Milt McKenzie, but. I opened with 540 very easy, then the 242 world record of 578. $29.95. MIKE BRIDGES As a 50-year-old, set records in the squat and bench press. Then a week after that, Frank Zane and I had a seminar in New Jersey. Its a shame his feats arent hailed about today. Ed was born in 1963 to a large loving family in the Chicago,Illinois suburb of Evergreen Park. Place Fed Date Location Competition Division Age Equip Class Weight Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots; DQ: USAPL: 2010-03-05: USA-OH: Con-Cret Raw Challenge: MR-M: 53: Raw: 90 Raw Nationals is drug-tested, and the Classic Worlds tests but perhaps not as strictly as the USAPL event. I have a Texas Power Bar and it weighs 20kg. (course they also did drug tests on mike but odds are those won't be a problem). Weighing in at only 204 lbs, Mike not only went home with gold medals, but he also broke world records in the Deadlift at 650 lbs. Power bodybuilding requires you to re-learn technique and reach new movement standards. Actually the whole meet was against the rules of the USAPL. [/quote] they can't in other parts of the world hate to say it but mike is probably screwed on this and his own fed did it to him. Dan has benched 400lb in his class when most men in his class were approaching the 600lb barrier . Bench: 160kg/352.74lb(WR) This time I lowered it a bit faster. An athlete lives at the whim of a sports rules, and when those rules change, so can their career. This Make your morning email scroll and coffee stronger. Larry: Yes. 1980 IPF Men's World Powerlifting Championships so yes, some records were set with tpb. 1981Mens Senior Nationals Dr Mike lives in st Louis and I know he has some. I hope this does not come true. Just what do I mean? 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. I recall weighing less after a meet back in those days. Rank. Tell the lifters the truth and say sorry, we have a problem and cant do world records. Men (65+) 2022 open 28th Worldwide. :), MAKE SURE THE PLATFORM WAS THE RIGHT SIZE AND THAT WEIGHTS WERE REAL AND THAT MIKE HAD THE LEGAL SHOES TO SQUAT IN!! Who cares what brand of bar it was loaded on?! First of all, congratulations on a stellar performance that puts you IMO in the class with Inaba of Japan and other lifters who throw the gauntlet in the face of Father Time. Best Lifts: In the meantime, Dan has squatted 960lb and has made valid attempts to be the first with 900 in the deadlift. Bridges. The rule states only official approved bars can be used for the setting of world records. Actually, I've worked at keeping everything the same since it worked before and seems to be working OK now as well. yea i was thinking about trying this because i want to compete eventually in single ply gear and natural. Third, to the IPF, if you do take the records away, ask yourself why there are all these feds and why lifters are constantly jumping from fed to fed. The numbers from these competitions arent perfect; for example, the IPF just started hosting a raw championship,6 so there are only three years of comparable data. 2023 Westside Barbell. I called him and he got me in and said it might never straighten out again. to the meet director - sorry this sounded so strong. You won't believe my luck. Mike broke his prior world record by 87 lb. Unless there became a cause to recognize a record. Best Lifts: I was married three times.Lou: How many world records did you break in your illustrious career?Larry: 54Lou: I know you had rivals along the way. Lou: What happened when you lifted against Paul Jordan of Austraila?Larry: Paul was talking about winning the world against my friend and fellow Ohioian Vince Annelo the greatest deadlifter. I invited several well-known lifters of that time: the great Mike Bridges, Terry Dillard, Dave Waddington, Steve Wilson, and Mark Chaillet. Squat: 455kg/1003b Or will the USAPL overlook something again? To: Chip Hultquist..would like to know more about your hip replacement; facing the same thing..30+ yrs of powerlifting. George has put his time in and i know we all appreciate Georges effort in supporting the game through his participation. I'm sure if anything does happen like records being reversed, the people who are invloved will only use this as motivation to exceed their previous lifts. All Rights Reserved. If possible, structure your training as follows: Mon - Bench day Weds -Deadlift day Fri - Squat day Day 1 (Monday) Bench day: My friend Arnold Coleman broke Mike's and Gene Bell's total record at the 2005 Arnold Classic. I trained Mac for a year. Show me where the IPF as said anything? History of Powerlifting, Weightlifting and Strength Training - Number 6 Mac Richards drove down and took Carol home. 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. In powerlifting we have had lifters such as Pacifico who many times totaled more than the heavyweights in the early years of powerlifting. A prodigy of the great Larry Pacifico. Everyone there knows you did your best to make the meet as perfect as it could be, in EVERY aspect. way to go!!! He was lifting at National Masters and I was his coach. That's the most ridiculous thing i've ever heard, did they not KNOW you need to use approved equipment? For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. If I was one of the competitors who set a world record I would definately be looking into a deferent fed. I have three kids: Jimmy who works with me at Pacifico Power, Pat who lives in Coco Beach, and daughter Theresa Nelson. The Best Powerlifting Workouts for Maximum Gains in Minimal Time It's NOT a 45lb bar. Many powerlifters even on high level don't train more than 3-5 times a week. There was a period when the IPF decided to do drug testing. Best Lifts: Everything else is the liquid inside the glass. The division between the drug-tested and non-drug-tested competitions makes powerlifting a unique window into what effect todays PEDs have on an all-important athletic skill: strength. 1984 Honolulu, Hawaii Mike Bridges, age 50, captured multiple IPF Master's 2 (50+) World Records last weekend at the USAPL Men's Nationals. 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. George has spread his body weight from 242 pounds all the way to the high 300s. Strength is like a glass, said lifting coach Brett Jones, who is considered one of the best trainers in the country. 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?" I suddenly woke up startled and couldn't remember where I was. Deadlift: 369.6kg/814lb. All right reserved. I am aware of the wrong bar that was shipped because I warmed up with it in the warm up room. Video of Mike Bridges' Raw Challenge Squats | Powerlifting Watch For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. My total at around age 46 was just under 1700. They run around $140 a piece, and I dont want to pass the cost onto the lifters, because I honestly think that the majority of elite guys in the sport just dont care that much anymore. It is the one meet I would EXPECT to see someone do a good record break! A 13 year old Ed saw Bill Kazmaier powerlift on television and he was instantly hooked. My finger was bleeding and I was sweating and I had to make that flight. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Mike's best official lift was 608 made in 1977. Reply . I lifted my hands up and that's when I saw it. wouldnt u think for a comp that big, that everything would be above board, regardless of what you think the rules should be? (365.5 kg). That's when Bridges competed in the ADFPA (American Drug Free Powerlifting Association). John in a way is like the great Doug Young, but stronger. Come on, guys.Mike LIFTED the f***ing weight! The Definitive Guide to Power Bodybuilding for Strength and Muscle - Muzcle How To Get The Most Out of Your Westside Bands, I met him in my first power meet in the summer of 1966. 1985 Mens Senior Nationals They took me to Grandview Hospital where a doctor friend of the family met us. Some powerlifters compete in divisions in which they can wear squat suits and bench shirts, which can put them in better form and help increase lift numbers. lift on, stay young, and live to enjoy it! barbell | 21K views, 632 likes, 8 loves, 38 comments, 118 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Old School Strength: Powerlifting legend Mike Bridges deadlifts ~617 lb in the 198 lb weight class. :), [quote=Anonymous][quote=Jeff Fiss]Harold put on a great meet. (BUT he's not alone, there will be some very angry WOMEN TOO on this! [/quote]The Ivanko bars were not used because they arrived from the manufacturer without center knurlings. He started lifting at 58 and was that one-in-a-thousand who had that Special Super Strength. Mike's lifts are pending on the IPF website. When he first saw Vince hecould tell he had dropped down to 198,then he saw me all bulked up and ready for battle. Size didnt mean anything to him. Steve Powell has uploaded video of the first two squat attempts of powerlifting legend and pre-meet favorite, Mike Bridges (198), at the USAPL CON-CRET Raw Challenge at the Arnold Classic. They had time to get another bar!!! [quote=Roger Ryan]I agree Buddy. 5. Second, the guys that want to do drugs and get around a test can and will. On the other end of the spectrum, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) vehemently tests lifters, and its slogan is Americas choice for drug-free strength sport.. Deadlift: 320kg/705.48lb. Let's hope they get confirmed soon. Did the meet director think for one moment all the WORLD RECORDS unassailable at the MEN'S NATIONALS? Lou: You had a lot of lifters come stay with you such as Mike Bridges who you said was the strongest man under 200 pounds. Thats huge, because more muscle gives these athletes more power to perform with. I don't think I would even care if the IPF recognized it personally. USAPL, was it "modified rules" which were in effect this time? Dan, like Ed and Fred Hatfield, has proven that the little man is in! So I wiped the blood off with my coat and pushed the pin back down my finger. 7. On another note, the IPF will truly commit a crime if they take Mike's records due to this smallest of technicalities. I was never as happy as I was to see Mac walk in my room to take me home to Dayton, Ohio. One time while weighing in Larry was standing on one foot just to bug him. Powerlifting had one federation, one national champion, Gaynor said. Mike Bridges indeed used anabolic/androgenic steroids (along with everybody else) to amass his several world record squats and totals in the IPF. C'mon. Worlds Strongest Man Bill Kazmaier has referred to him as a god in powerlifting, and world-champion powerlifter Don Reinhouldt has said, Larry will always be a legend of all time to us.. My team was also lifting, including Eric Stuber, Mac Richards, John Topsoglou, and several others. I couldn't sleep on the flight. Bob Matz would judge meets and was down right scary to look at. 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. 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. Those of you out there who knew Mac Richards know exactly what I mean when I say he was a great guy, great lifter, and a best friend to us all. He was a tremendous bencher. Within the circuits of power lifting, Mike is known as The Legend. Lou: I recall soon after getting home from the army in 1970 you set a national total record on the same dayas Joe Weinstein at 1675 at198. Rogers post about changing the frequency of training seems to fit. Assistance work may have consisted of a few sets of curls and little more yet in the opinion of many, me included, Mike can be crowned as one of the top few lifters of all time. He sewed the two pieces together temporarily while they made arrangements for me to meet a helicopter at the University of Dayton arena to fly me and my wife Carol to Louisville, Kentucky. It may linger and help him kick ass for years to come. Mike Bridges Sets Multiple IPF World Records | Powerlifting Watch Be it football, hockey, basketball etc, all the organizations have license fees payed to them for everything from clothes to what glove, stick etc will be used, and in return they are the only vendors allowed to sell or have equipment used. Well, the bar didn't cooperate. Bench: 227.5kg/501.55lb Mike Bridges (Birth date: february 1, 1957). I used to be able to recover from training each area twice a week. They don't specifically train to get huge muscles, but they still end up being massive. Cookie Notice Michael Bridges. The bar we used was 45lbs plus the collars. Bars don't grow on trees, what would you have done in this situation? And some new research shows that they help you better activate the muscle, increasing strength.. More on that in a bit.5. Jim Within three hours I was on the operating table. Looking back, I have seen all the best lifters of the past 50 years. I was completely drained. so yes, some records were set with tpb. Also known ad Dr. Squat. The meet director did the best he could given the circumstances and the pass given with the equipment presented for inspection. Dr. Fred Hatfield (october 21, 1942 Died may 14, 2017). It was a beautiful day to drive, but once we got 50 miles away, Mac said we needed to pull over. HOWEVER for a meet director at an IPF qualifier - and the supposed FLAGSHIP event, the men's nationals, to NOT have proper IPF bars and weights for world record breaks is UNTHINKABLE. What has Dan done for the game? .4kg is way over the allowed variance of weight. You can train as hard as ever; but there will be a time that you have to allow more recovery time. The bar used was the correct weight & configuration. This. What Powerlifting Tells Us About The Effects Of PEDs. The fees are a way to generate revenue to help pay expenses. There's a big difference between exposure and mastery! Was I right! Today special hand surgeons are in every hospital, but in 1980 the best hand surgeon was at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Ivanko pays them a lisence fee to approve their stuff and Texas Power Bar doesn't! His total outdid his closest competiton by some 150lb. Muscle & Fitness Salutes the Greatest | Muscle & Fitness 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. When we landed my finger was twice the size. I dont drug test at Raw Unity for a couple reasons, said Eric Talmant, who organizes and competes in Raw Unity, an event considered by some to be the Super Bowl of American raw powerlifting. The bigger the glass, the more of everything else you can do. All other things being equal, the stronger you are, then the quicker you run, the harder you hit, the higher you jump, the faster you throw. I'm sure if anything does happen like records being reversed, the people who are invloved will only use this as motivation to exceed their previous lifts. Being stubborn about that and thinking I'm too tough to change what I do will derail your progress sooner or laterso listen to what the body is telling you and work with it; not against it. The guys in the lighter . [quote=Travis Werner]I really hope the IPF overlooks this and lets the record stand. WAS THE PAPER IT WAS WRITTEN ON WAS THE RIGHT SIZE! 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. The ProKinetics Natural Body Balance Insoles naturally help me align my feet and knees just right without me consciously having to alter my posture. I wonder how it would feel to have a 700+ pound bar slide down your back. It will be a **** shame if Mike is stripped of these records. I hope it wasnt 45lbs cos USAPL/IPF rules stipulate metric measures Just as we assume that every athlete in other drug-tested leagues isnt clean, we shouldnt here, either. When we competed against each other I won 575 to 505. im just so sick and tired if people bashing the ipf. Bench: 227.5kg/501.55lb ive seen a little on his training also here it goes. It was the first issue where my name wasn't there for the first time in 10 years. The best in the sport can, with perfect form, hoist more than a few times their bodyweight in iron. Ken Lain DVD's. Tape 1 - Add 50 to 75 lbs To Your Bench Press. World's Strongest Man: The Top 10 | Men's Journal If I remember, this is not the first time a National Meet in St Louis had the wrong bar. Without a doubt, he wasthe greatest of the 275 pounders. 1980 IPF Men's World Powerlifting Championships. Squat: 365kg/804.69lb How about dougs billing squat 985lb.
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