[/quote] Squat: 260kg/573.2lb(WR) Back then I was a big man with a big chest. So the facts are the facts guys stop being a bunch of cry BABIES! 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. squatting 804 lb. I didn't know exactly what they were but I knew there would be some kind of difference between the bars. But when Bridges took the stage later that year at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) championships in Gotenborg, Sweden, and fired off the three lifts, his typical strength wasnt there. In the meet Paul tore a quad and broke an ankle. KT Tape is the first-ever kinesiology tape to come in pre-cut strips specifically designed for consumer use. Lou: There were other super stars from England. if indeed he's been robbed before, then he's pretty tough for sticking in there and coming back. Rogers post about changing the frequency of training seems to fit. [quote=Travis Werner]I really hope the IPF overlooks this and lets the record stand. 600lb bench and a deadlift of 815 for a world record total of 2400 pounds. 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. 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 A meet with the quality of lifters, albeit the lack of numbers it has previously enjoyed, SHOULD have been prepared to entertain world record attempts. I said, "Are you all right Mac?" Welcome to the club, Mike. Jons training lifts around 2300lb! I'm fine Jesse! It's NOT a 45lb bar. In powerlifting we have had lifters such as Pacifico who many times totaled more than the heavyweights in the early years of powerlifting. i just dont like the fact that theres not much assistance. ERNIE FRANTZ A pioneer in the sport, Frantz squatted 821 at age 64. only thing worse than being old is being an old fart. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Modern powerlifters are some of the strongest people in history. I have seen a lot in 50 years as powerlifting has introduced me to all of my friends as well as most good and bad memories. Within the circuits of power lifting, Mike is known as The Legend. All rights reserved. they had TIME TO FIX THIS. His form was a model of perfection, but his physical strength was amazing in the squat and bench.He[MCJ1] was doing theBridges Flair before Mike was doing it. Multiple World Champion Weight Lifter LARRY PACIFICO "Mr. Powerlifting" set 54 world records in an 18-year career. The great Mike Bridges spent years training three times per week, squatting twice, deadlifting once or twice, and benching two and sometimes three times within any week. 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. That includes making certain that the equipment is acceptable. How is this the USAPL shooting themselves in the foot? 4. your body doesn't suddenly break down cause you broke the 40 yo barrier. But there is one man that comes to mind that was contested by the fact he could be beaten on a bad day if someone else had a great day. Squat: 410kg/903lb My boyfriend was in the area on Thursday afternoon when several referees told the Technical Sec that something was wrong with the bar and they were told it was OK, it was an old Ivenko Bar. Lou: I want to thank you for doing this interview and for the memories you have left imprinted on powerlifting and after knowing you for the last fifty years, on me. He got his little finger caught in a sliding door. Both of us totaled 1,815. 1980-11-07, USA-VA, Arlington. [/quote] Benchpress: 265kg/584lb 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. My team was also lifting, including Eric Stuber, Mac Richards, John Topsoglou, and several others. At Na- tionals Bridges the bt . In my opinion, it's a horrible situation all the way around. One time while weighing in Larry was standing on one foot just to bug him. I lowered it, but too slow. IF they used the same Texas Power Bars for that WOMEN's MEET, THE WORLD RECORDS THERE TOO ARE NOW NOT VALID. 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. Bench: 227.5kg/501.55lb Nothing worked. 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". There was a two-hour weigh-in and no round system. 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? 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. This was one of the most amazing feats of strength I had ever seen at that time. then on the other days he would go between 50-80% of his max for extra volume. Las Vegas, NV. The rescue squad got there in 10 minutes and away I went. Just what do I mean? 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. anyway, im in agreement with most everyone here, that is, there is no way any record should be taken away because of this. Dr. Fred Hatfield (october 21, 1942 Died may 14, 2017). @Michael_Easter, Steroids (6 posts) it matters what the rules actuially are!!! Ivanko bars are awfulthey are outrageously whippy and the non-standard knarling makes setting up for the deadlift quite confusing. to the meet director - sorry this sounded so strong. Source: As told by Larry Pacifico from Pacifico Power Systems (July 2017) On October 4, 1980 I lifted at a meet in Dayton, Ohio that I promoted. Author: Staff. I didn't know exactly what they were but I knew there would be some kind of difference between the bars. TPB makers stood to gain by keeping the sponsorship fee up, after all, it's a BUSINESS. I would think you would have everything ready to go at least a week out. Well, Bridges and I were using it as a workout. 7. No one expects any more of you. 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?" After the last time you would think they would be extra careful to see it didnt happen again. 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. A man who can get into slick clothes and not sacrifice his size or strength. Hahahahah!!! 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 you see him lifting over 500lb in the benchpress in such a smooth Continue For example, at a drug-tested meet in 2002, Mike Booker squatted 551 pounds but weighed just 132 pounds. The Hall of Fame began with just male lifters and officials, but started including female lifters since 1987. . Or will the USAPL overlook something again? The place was cheering wildly for me to take again. 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. 2. The bar we used was 45lbs plus the collars. Steroids also tend to decrease body fat. if i were running the damned thing, i'd be double checking EVERYTHING. While I was there, in came a man from Texas who got his hand ground up in a meat grinder. Powerlifting had one federation, one national champion, Gaynor said. [/quote] American Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation, 2008 American Physiological Society study, How The Federal Reserve Is The Shadow Branch Of The Government, Why Original Predictions About The War In Ukraine Were So Off. Since the bar and collars must weight 25kg(55.115lbs) and the TPB and collars would weigh 56.023(25.4kg). 1983Mens Senior Nationals He did break the record. The 20kg TPB used to be approved by the IPF, until they didn't pay the licensing fee, so there are undoubtedly some IPF World record which have been set using a TPB. I've also, place 2nd once, and 3rd twice in the 'open' class since age 47 in World Championships. We had a rivalry in the early 70s.Lou: Before we get into your powerlifting life, did you ever play other sports? That's total that maybe one other lifter has approached. Prior to any National meet, there is a meeting held by the Technical Secretary to ensure compliance to rules. 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. 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 middle finger and both the fingers on each side were caught. Deadlift: 320kg/705.48lb. I don't care if this was your first nationals and you came in last, you still shouldn't have to lift with the wrong equipment. The power lifts are the bench press, squat and dead lift. A week later Mac and I flew to California. Will Democrats Rally Behind President Biden In 2024? Dan, like Ed and Fred Hatfield, has proven that the little man is in! He was right. Was this in Tampa? all of the sheiko guys seem to do well in these feds. In powerlifting, competitors vie to lift the heaviest weight possible for one rep. Then came the tragedy on the bench. Something like this should never have been overlookedEVER ! We can still make new gains and new PR's well into our master careers but we have to listen to what our bodies are telling us more. I am aware of the wrong bar that was shipped because I warmed up with it in the warm up room. What happened? Mike was the superlative powerlifter. Mike was the superlative powerlifter. The movement standards of powerlifting competitions are going to be a significant challenge. That might not seem like much, but because these guys lift so much, it translates to between 30 and 344 pounds. You've probably never heard of him, but he's one of the strongest men who's ever lived, and he was a powerlifting god in the early 1980s. Yes, a 198 weighed 198 not 225 at meet time with todays 24-hour weigh-ins.I recall weighing less after a meet back in those days. In 1956 in Minneapolis my buddies and I, Reps and sets ranged from 510 to 10-15 sets of lower reps, to the aforementioned 50-rep sets on some exercises,. Tell the lifters the truth and say sorry, we have a problem and cant do world records. I will be over at Jon Groves meet helping him this weekend, hope to see ya there. check out the. Youve probably never heard of him, but hes one of the strongest men whos ever lived, and he was a powerlifting god in the early 1980s. This is the biggest USAPL meet of the year. Ron Collins who would mostly lift at 181 and you were mostly a 198 and there was a lot of talk of a match between you.Larry: Yes, it would be at 198, but never happened.Lou: You won nine worlds starting in 1971, it ended at Wisconsin in 1980. Squat: 405kg/892.87lb No one should have to put up with this BS. wouldnt u think for a comp that big, that everything would be above board, regardless of what you think the rules should be? If dan can get his bench together, lookout! mike is right. Give me a TEXAS POWER OR OKIE. liane blyn, jessica o donnellyeah that's a group to want to have after you to slap you upside the head! why someone running a meet like this waits to the last second anyway is a damned good question. As a lifter who has done both USAPL and IPF meets, I suspect you will be denied your records as they both are inflexible and it's the rule book. 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. And they'd be American records. its not the fault of the ipf, but the stuff up of the meet directors!!! I ran to a restaurant and grabbed some napkins and ran to the gate just in time to board. Best Lifts: To this day 37 years later, I don't know why I tried to bail out from that bar. There I said it for you. Mike Bridges - Bridges was one of the greatest powerlifters of all time, competing in the 165 and 181 pound classes. so yes, some records were set with tpb. The International Powerlifting Federation Hall of Fame began in 1978 to recognize powerlifters who had competed in the IPF and officials who had shaped the IPF. I trained Mac for a year. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. [/quote] Bridges' squat of 711 pounds, bench of 512 pounds, and total of 1,896 pounds are all new 198 class World Records. The meet always attracted the very best lifters in the country and 1978's version was no exception. For example, research published in the journal Sports Medicine found that steroids can increase an athletes strength by 5 to 20 percent. That being said, steroids, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), clenbuterol and other banned substances dont make an athlete more skilled at his sport they amplify skills he already has. Mike Bridges at the Central AAU Sr. Championshipos, April 1978, with a world record 585 squat He broke the world total record 3 times at this meet Lemenager photo The one finally Au- 27, 1978. Dan has benched 400lb in his class when most men in his class were approaching the 600lb barrier . Bridges missed three squats of 562 pounds. I envied Larry for having such good training partners and a coach like Bob Matz. some even fresh from factory seem unduly "slick"! If I was one of the competitors who set a world record I would definately be looking into a deferent fed. ivanko bars suck. NO ONE HAD THE RIGHT BARS!! I guess better an old fart than an old tu*d! [/quote] While they were undoubtedly unbeatable, they were untested for the most part. also what do you guys think about this every monday he would max out on bench/squat and max out on deads every wednesday. True, Jack. 3. dont lie to everyone who questioned the bar and keep insisting it was an old Ivenko bar. 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. They called Mel the king of the bench press. To many, the author included, a case can be made for Bridges being among the best three lifters in the history of the sport. 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. I started training at Bob Matzs gym in Toledo, Ohio, with George Crawford and Milt McKenzie, butwon world titles along with Larry.Larry would drive from Dayton to Toledo for four years using a simple 5-3-1 system. What really happened that day that allowed Mark Dimiduk to win the 1980 SR nationals and that would select the 1980 world team members.Larry: On a second attempt deadlift I wanted a 5 kg jump. If I remember, this is not the first time a National Meet in St Louis had the wrong bar. This means they have to use IPF-approved equipment on the platform. 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. Privacy Policy. 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. I heard from a reliable source that a lot of effort was made to remedy the situation but it was what it was. How about a man who can squat 892.9lb; bench press around 580lb and deadlift in the 800s. the knurling is LOUSY, and some are even slippery for the deadlift. Why is it so hard? So as we got off the plane Paul was waiting for us to step off the plane. Its 2016 and this year marks the end of my first 50 years in powerlifting. When we discovered the mistake we did the best we could and used the bar that was available. Squat: 446.7kg/984.4lb Bars don't grow on trees, what would you have done in this situation? How many more times will you shoot yourself in the foot? Records should not have to be sacrificed because of this. The TPB was usewd because it DID have center knurlings. they say he found out thursday. Why is it so hard? Mike Bridges indeed used anabolic/androgenic steroids (along with everybody else) to amass his several world record squats and totals in the IPF. He trained with Don Cundy the first to make an 800 deadlift, and Jerry Gones who would wear a superhero suit at a meet and a wig. They had time to get another bar!!! I came up with a wrestling singlet with legs, but somehow George Langas took the idea and sold them under the name Spanjam, which I distributed.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. Absolute stupidity. Bridges weighed just. The world is blessed with FED ex overnight, next MORNING. So, even if drugs arent in an athletes system, he might be lifting heavier because he used PEDs a few years ago. This happened to Mike Bridges. Try Squatting with all that weight with a smooth middle! All Rights Reserved. HOWEVER, if you're the meet director and you're running an IPF qualifier with potential world records, YOU are responsible for making sure the bar is good. lol. One official got yelled at for asking about the bar while my boyfriend was checking his rack height later on thursday. Joe "The Lad" Ladnier Mississippi Monster, Free Shipping with a $69 qualifying order. How about a total of 2105 lb at 181lb body weight. He has proved that you dont have to be a giant to do record poundages! 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. How many more times will you shoot yourself in the foot? I must have said 5 pounds which was a 2.5kg jump[MCJ2]. The distinction between the groups histories with strength-enhancing drugs is important because these drugs dont just flush out completely they can leave a lasting impact. Ken Lain DVD's. Tape 1 - Add 50 to 75 lbs To Your Bench Press. He started lifting at 58 and was that one-in-a-thousand who had that Special Super Strength. It is the one meet I would EXPECT to see someone do a good record break! The 20kg TPB used to be approved by the IPF, until they didn't pay the licensing fee, so there are undoubtedly some IPF World record which have been set using a TPB. What was remarkable was the little guys finger was as tiny as you would expect, and with the help of microscopic lenses he worked a miracle. I have a Texas Power Bar and it weighs 20kg. From then on and into the 80s, Id estimate that about 85 percent of competitive American powerlifters at the national level were using something in massive doses to gain an edge: anabolic steroids, dianabol, testosterone.. And your team Power Elite with your lifters including Topsogov Studer. Its a shame his feats arent hailed about today. 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 And some new research shows that they help you better activate the muscle, increasing strength.. 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. It was a beautiful day to drive, but once we got 50 miles away, Mac said we needed to pull over. Also known ad Dr. Squat. Arnold Schwarzenegger (3). I came in at 226 and Mike at 183. You might say not bad well let me tell you this, maybe 12 super-heavies have done 630 plus, but Sam, at 275, has out-benched at least half of the twelve. He saved them all. It is sad and pathetic that people have to jump on board and bash someone who has busted their butt to pull off one of the best meets. No one ever say a word to him no matter what. best of luck to everyone concerned with this! Mike Bridges' DVD series. Good luck to all of them. When we talk about how PEDs improve performance in sports e.g. 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.