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Title: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: WOOO on August 20, 2007, 07:01:09 PM
Tom Platz doing 498lbs 23 times...


all I can say is OW  :-\
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 20, 2007, 07:09:01 PM
How about powerlifter/bodybuilder Sam Byrd doing 1050 lbs at 198 lbs this weekend at Louie Simmons' Powerstation Pro meet? 

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/5761

He is a FUCKING BEAST! 

There was some incredible lifting done at the meet.  It was awesome to be there!
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: WOOO on August 20, 2007, 07:10:38 PM
unreal lift
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Al-Gebra on August 20, 2007, 07:13:22 PM
How about powerlifter/bodybuilder Sam Byrd doing 1050 lbs at 198 lbs this weekend at Louie Simmons' Powerstation Pro meet? 

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/5761

He is a FUCKING BEAST! 

There was some incredible lifting done at the meet.  It was awesome to be there!

impressive lift . . . but it looked high.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: kawaks on August 20, 2007, 07:15:40 PM
Tom Platz doing 498lbs 23 times...


all I can say is OW  :-\

Yeah, how's his knee joints ??? He's in his 50's now isn't he?
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Al-Gebra on August 20, 2007, 07:17:02 PM

Who's Tom Platz? Another underwear retailer?
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: dzulboy on August 20, 2007, 07:24:06 PM
How about powerlifter/bodybuilder Sam Byrd doing 1050 lbs at 198 lbs this weekend at Louie Simmons' Powerstation Pro meet? 

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/5761

He is a FUCKING BEAST! 

There was some incredible lifting done at the meet.  It was awesome to be there!

HOLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YYYY SHITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTT
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: benchthis on August 20, 2007, 07:48:53 PM
powerlifting squats are a joke to make it intersting powerlifters should have a set stance not to surpass shoulder width that would be something  :o
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: WOOO on August 20, 2007, 07:50:27 PM
Who's Tom Platz? Another underwear retailer?


something like that...  ::)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Al-Gebra on August 20, 2007, 08:07:46 PM

something like that...  ::)

sorry. i thought he was the kind of guy who'd bend over and grab his ankles for the camera . . .


must be thinking about someone else.



http://ironage.us/fineprint/platz1.jpg
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: WOOO on August 20, 2007, 08:08:40 PM
a decade ahead of it's time...


(http://ironage.us/fineprint/platz1.jpg)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BIG DUB on August 20, 2007, 09:54:00 PM
Captain Kirk, 1000lbs for a double,"I wanna hold it!" LOL!
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: MarvinEderFan on August 21, 2007, 02:16:07 AM
Tom Platz doing 498lbs 23 times...


all I can say is OW  :-\

He's done a lot more than that. And in that youtube vid if you're refering to that one, it's more like 540. There are collars and a 10kg plate on both ends, but this is not visible to the camera from that angle. Also, Tom was less than 200 lbs bodyweight.

635 for 15, 600 for 20, 585 for 23, etc. I have verified these numbers with Tom.

Platz was one of the best squatters of all time. Max of 775 lbs without 1rm specific training...!!
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: davidpaul on August 21, 2007, 04:17:50 AM
Captain Kirk, 1000lbs for a double,"I wanna hold it!" LOL!

ASS TO GRASS no less, thats the most impressive squat video ever,
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: WOOO on August 21, 2007, 04:21:30 AM
ASS TO GRASS no less, thats the most impressive squat video ever,


yeah, compared to PL squats they are 10x harder
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BEAST 8692 on August 21, 2007, 04:28:12 AM
amazing, given todays technology and drugs that platz still has the greatest wheels of all time. 8)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BEAST 8692 on August 21, 2007, 05:15:51 AM
How about powerlifter/bodybuilder Sam Byrd doing 1050 lbs at 198 lbs this weekend at Louie Simmons' Powerstation Pro meet? 

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/5761

He is a FUCKING BEAST! 

There was some incredible lifting done at the meet.  It was awesome to be there!

FUUUUUUUUUUCK!!! :o

whilst downloading this i was expecting to see a partial, but that shit was deep.

that is, by far, the best squat i've ever seen. 198 ??? beats coens and annihilates hatfield's.

anyone that has ever faced their fears and put serious weight behind there neck would attest to sam being an absolute warrior!

thanks a lot for posting that chris. pure inspiration.



Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: The Squadfather on August 21, 2007, 07:26:52 AM
powerlifting squats are a joke to make it intersting powerlifters should have a set stance not to surpass shoulder width that would be something  :o
Kirk Karwoski squatted 1000 with his feet shoulder width.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Option D on August 21, 2007, 07:53:03 AM
Tom Platz doing 498lbs 23 times...


all I can say is OW  :-\

hey you got a link
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: sandpiper on August 21, 2007, 07:58:36 AM
i got a hernia just reading that thread and looking @ the pics  :-X
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Atlantic on August 21, 2007, 08:17:02 AM
Coleman's 800lbs for 2 reps
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 21, 2007, 09:55:07 AM
powerlifting squats are a joke to make it intersting powerlifters should have a set stance not to surpass shoulder width that would be something  :o

That is the most ignorant statement I have seen in a long time. 
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Overload on August 21, 2007, 09:56:02 AM
How about powerlifter/bodybuilder Sam Byrd doing 1050 lbs at 198 lbs this weekend at Louie Simmons' Powerstation Pro meet? 

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/5761

He is a FUCKING BEAST! 

There was some incredible lifting done at the meet.  It was awesome to be there!

Sam is a great lifter but that squat was high and there was no pause.

i guess in that Fed they allow this.

Still a strong bastard any way you look at it.

8)

Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BEAST 8692 on August 21, 2007, 09:56:49 AM
That is the most ignorant statement I have seen in a long time. 

stick around. more gems to follow... ::)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BEAST 8692 on August 21, 2007, 09:57:52 AM
Sam is a great lifter but that squat was high and there was no pause.

i guess in that Fed they allow this.

Still a strong bastard any way you look at it.

8)



what rule book are you reading?
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 21, 2007, 10:00:08 AM
Sam is a great lifter but that squat was high and there was no pause.

i guess in that Fed they allow this.

Still a strong bastard any way you look at it.

8)



You don't need to pause in the squat in any federation? 

It was not high.  I witnessed it personally from the front row.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: troponin on August 21, 2007, 10:25:00 AM
Sam is a great lifter but that squat was high and there was no pause.

i guess in that Fed they allow this.

Still a strong bastard any way you look at it.

8)



PAUSE??

Unfortunately, when "powerlifting" is associated with a lift....it will automatically be discounted by someone on the internet, especially if gear is involved. 

Byrd's squat is VERY impressive....insane how quick he comes up with it. 

Capt. Kirk's double with 1,000lbs is one of my fav lifts of all time.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: MisterMagoo on August 21, 2007, 10:29:00 AM
the funny thing is that powerlifters are all fat. look at this tub of shit, no wonder his squat's that high.  ::)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BEAST 8692 on August 21, 2007, 10:32:40 AM
the funny thing is that powerlifters are all fat. look at this tub of shit, no wonder his squat's that high.  ::)

wtf is up with all these p/lifters getting ripped ???

Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 21, 2007, 10:44:39 AM
A LOT of people suffer from the misconception that all powerlifters are fat.  In the 242 lbs and less weight classes most of the lifters are quite lean.  Why?  Well, for the obvious reason that muscle moves the load, not body fat and if you are capped on what you can weigh you want as much lean muscle tissue as possible. 

Yes, the superheavies carry a lot of body fat but that is because they can.  Increasing one's body weight when training with resistance will increase what one can lift.  That has been proven over and over by lifters all over the world.

Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: MisterMagoo on August 21, 2007, 11:01:01 AM
even up into the 275s that's true, i'd say. here's a pic of konstantin konstantinovs, a 275'er and currently the holder of the third biggest deadlift behind bolton and benni.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: davidpaul on August 21, 2007, 11:51:43 AM
even up into the 275s that's true, i'd say. here's a pic of konstantin konstantinovs, a 275'er and currently the holder of the third biggest deadlift behind bolton and benni.

what did he lift?
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Overload on August 21, 2007, 11:56:56 AM
3. The lifter must bend the knees and lower the body until the top of the thigh at the hip, NOT the hip joint, is lower than the top of the kneecap. Locking and unlocking of the knees after demonstrating control of the weight is not defined as a descent. But, the knees must be locked at the-start and completion of the lift. Only one descent per-attempt is allowed.

4. The lifter must recover at will, from the deepest point of the squat, without double bouncing or any downward movement (stopping is allowed) to an upright position with the knees locked. If the lifter's feet move or if the lifter takes a step but regains control alone, the lift is good, as long as they are not assisted by a spotter and the situation does not appear dangerous.

I stand corrected...it states "stopping is allowed" although i usually give a press command to my lifters when they get deep enough. when you don't have a mirror it's hard to tell how deep you are with lots of weight on your back.

"top of the thigh at the hip, NOT the hip joint, is LOWER than the top of the kneecap"...i'd need to see a better angle to call that one, that is why you have 3 judges.


8)

Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Overload on August 21, 2007, 11:58:49 AM

Unfortunately, when "powerlifting" is associated with a lift....it will automatically be discounted by someone on the internet, especially if gear is involved. 
 

i've competed and judged meets for over 7 years...

i'm just used to USAPL and their strict rules.

Even one of louies friends said it was high.

8)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: tommywishbone on August 21, 2007, 01:55:34 PM
Captain Kirk, 1000lbs for a double,"I wanna hold it!" LOL!

Captain Kirk hitting 1000 x 2 is an awesome video.

But here's the real answer...http://www.criticalbench.com/Lee-Moran-Squat.htm (http://www.criticalbench.com/Lee-Moran-Squat.htm)

just my two cents...
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BEAST 8692 on August 21, 2007, 02:07:07 PM
i've competed and judged meets for over 7 years...

i'm just used to USAPL and their strict rules.

Even one of louies friends said it was high.

8)

if you've even been to a powerlifting meet anywhere in the world you would know that you don't have to pause at the bottom of a squat.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: The Squadfather on August 21, 2007, 02:07:54 PM
if you've even been to a powerlifting meet anywhere in the world you would know that you don't have to pause at the bottom of a squat.
he never said you did.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BEAST 8692 on August 21, 2007, 02:09:51 PM
Sam is a great lifter but that squat was high and there was no pause.

i guess in that Fed they allow this.

Still a strong bastard any way you look at it.

8)



there you go dave. ;)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: The Squadfather on August 21, 2007, 02:10:49 PM
there you go dave. ;)
then he recanted and posted the federations rules stating that "stopping is allowed".
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BEAST 8692 on August 21, 2007, 02:19:53 PM
i've competed and judged meets for over 7 years...

i'm just used to USAPL and their strict rules.

Even one of louies friends said it was high.

8)

this is the point.

IF he actually competed and judged meets as he said he did then he would most definitely know that you don't need to pause at the bottom of the lift.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: WOOO on August 21, 2007, 03:34:19 PM
wtf is up with all these p/lifters getting ripped ???




to get the best +/- and because  they are classed by weight
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: eliscominblue on August 21, 2007, 03:58:22 PM
This is a squat.....fuck mono lifts and suits.....learn the difference.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0lF4lm3efA&mode=related&search= (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0lF4lm3efA&mode=related&search=)

Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 21, 2007, 04:44:00 PM
Here is my video of the squat.  I think it clearly shows he went plenty deep with it.



Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: WOOO on August 21, 2007, 04:50:27 PM
It's not the heaviest series of squats.... but it's hard to argue that their not the best


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ou6MoKmxFQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ou6MoKmxFQ)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 21, 2007, 04:56:44 PM
This is a squat.....fuck mono lifts and suits.....learn the difference.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0lF4lm3efA&mode=related&search= (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0lF4lm3efA&mode=related&search=)



Are you quite sure Kirk is not wearing a squat suit? 

Oh, and Sam did his lift at 198 lbs.  Kirk was a touch heavier... ;)

Not to diminish Kirk's accomplishment, he was an INCREDIBLE squatter.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: WOOO on August 21, 2007, 04:57:58 PM
Are you quite sure Kirk is not wearing a squat suit? 

Oh, and Sam did his lift at 198 lbs.  Kirk was a touch heavier... ;)

Not to diminish Kirk's accomplishment, he was an INCREDIBLE squatter.


he was wearing some kind of a jerkin... and knees wraps
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: eliscominblue on August 21, 2007, 06:29:48 PM
Are you quite sure Kirk is not wearing a squat suit? 

Oh, and Sam did his lift at 198 lbs.  Kirk was a touch heavier... ;)

Not to diminish Kirk's accomplishment, he was an INCREDIBLE squatter.

He was wearing a singlet nothing like today's gear.  Sam is a good geared lifter but not sure if he could even walk out 600.  The mono-lift has ruined the squat almost as much as canvas suits that stand on their own. 

Look at Kirk's depth in his squat as well as foot position......the mono lift allows lifters to spread their legs resulting in something that doesn't even resemble what "used" to be a squat....it's impressive to have over 1000lbs on your back, but it ain't the same as a squat.

my two cents
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: benchthis on August 21, 2007, 11:29:35 PM
  this is a squat chris mason that thing you guys do with more gear than your bodyweight is not that guy couldnt squat 675 using a regular stanced and without his knee wraps and suit  ::)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BEAST 8692 on August 21, 2007, 11:56:00 PM
  this is a squat chris mason that thing you guys do with more gear than your bodyweight is not that guy couldnt squat 675 using a regular stanced and without his knee wraps and suit  ::)

tom was obviously a great squatter and had the legs to prove it but there's no way you can even begin to compare 485lbs to 1050lbs regardless of equipment.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: benchthis on August 22, 2007, 11:03:35 AM
tom was obviously a great squatter and had the legs to prove it but there's no way you can even begin to compare 485lbs to 1050lbs regardless of equipment.
he also squated 750 without equipment using that same stance without ever trainning 1rm
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 22, 2007, 08:20:13 PM
He was wearing a singlet nothing like today's gear.  Sam is a good geared lifter but not sure if he could even walk out 600.  The mono-lift has ruined the squat almost as much as canvas suits that stand on their own. 

Look at Kirk's depth in his squat as well as foot position......the mono lift allows lifters to spread their legs resulting in something that doesn't even resemble what "used" to be a squat....it's impressive to have over 1000lbs on your back, but it ain't the same as a squat.

my two cents

You might want to recheck what Sam has done totally raw...

You really should have a clue before commenting.

As for singlets, they do nothing.  They are not a suit.  Do you know for a fact Kirk was only wearing a singlet? 

As for the monolift and the width of a squat, check Ed Coan's squats off of a rack.  He goes quite wide.



Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 22, 2007, 08:21:28 PM
  this is a squat chris mason that thing you guys do with more gear than your bodyweight is not that guy couldnt squat 675 using a regular stanced and without his knee wraps and suit  ::)

Lol, what is Tom wearing in that video?  Really, you guys should know what the fuck you are talking about before posting.  You only look like fools.

Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 22, 2007, 08:22:46 PM
he also squated 750 without equipment using that same stance without ever trainning 1rm

You know this because?

Tom never claimed a 750 lbs single to my knowledge. 

Tom was a great squatter with huge quads.

Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: bigbadwolfe on August 22, 2007, 08:47:45 PM
So everyone knows, Kirk was wearing a Suit in that squat vid it is a older Titan suit. Still not as advance as todays suits but he still had one on.

I am pretty damn sure no one has squatted a Grand Raw yet. Well just looked it up and the biggest RAW sqaut was done by Mark Henry at 948 pounds on 7/16/1995 in Wilkes Barre Scranton. So that lets all of you know for a FACT that Kirk had on a suit :)

My 2 cents :)   Wolfy!!!!
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: gordiano on August 22, 2007, 11:51:32 PM
It's not the heaviest series of squats.... but it's hard to argue that their not the best


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ou6MoKmxFQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ou6MoKmxFQ)

It's hard to jerk off to that, when they keep flashing that asshole's face....
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: MarvinEderFan on August 23, 2007, 03:30:03 AM
You know this because?

Tom never claimed a 750 lbs single to my knowledge. 

Tom was a great squatter with huge quads.



tom did 8 plates - 775 lbs - for one rep  - training with Fred Hatfield.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: WOOO on August 23, 2007, 03:55:31 AM
John Bernor GymLift Squat 720 x 5 RAW


NO SUIT, NO WRAPS, NO BELT   :o


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr9JD9QG7jo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr9JD9QG7jo)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Hedgehog on August 23, 2007, 04:14:28 AM
How about powerlifter/bodybuilder Sam Byrd doing 1050 lbs at 198 lbs this weekend at Louie Simmons' Powerstation Pro meet? 

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/5761

He is a FUCKING BEAST! 

There was some incredible lifting done at the meet.  It was awesome to be there!

Strong as hell.

Not even close to legal depth.

Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Hedgehog on August 23, 2007, 04:16:49 AM
You might want to recheck what Sam has done totally raw...

You really should have a clue before commenting.

As for singlets, they do nothing.  They are not a suit.  Do you know for a fact Kirk was only wearing a singlet? 

As for the monolift and the width of a squat, check Ed Coan's squats off of a rack.  He goes quite wide.





Regarding stance width... Are you suggesting it's possible to set up as wide with a regular rack as it is with a monolift?   ::)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Hedgehog on August 23, 2007, 04:19:45 AM
You don't need to pause in the squat in any federation? 

It was not high.  I witnessed it personally from the front row.

I say it was.

I'll bet you $1000 right here, right now, if you can find me a pic or a video showing Byrd being below parallell with his hip joint.

Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: kimo on August 23, 2007, 06:17:46 AM
her are the greatest squts joe bradley 650 pounds at 148 i think   then eddy coan 964 pounds at 215 bodyweight imight add lee moran who did 1000pounds in 1984 and french strongman pierre brulois who front squatted 725 pounds and  andrei stanazeck qintuple bodyweight squat 661pounds at 114 bwt
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Hedgehog on August 23, 2007, 06:31:02 AM
her are the greatest squts joe bradley 650 pounds at 148 i think   then eddy coan 964 pounds at 215 bodyweight imight add lee moran who did 1000pounds in 1984 and french strongman pierre brulois who front squatted 725 pounds

I would have to add Shane Hamman's drugtested 1008 lbs @23 yrs old to that list.

(http://www.born2bbig.com/viewpic.php?im=images/profilepics/1147429997.jpg)

Together with Wade Hooper, he's my favorite squatter.


BTW, this is legit depth. 8)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Overload on August 23, 2007, 07:10:18 AM
this is the point.

IF he actually competed and judged meets as he said he did then he would most definitely know that you don't need to pause at the bottom of the lift.

i never said you needed to...i made a statement that he didn't pause, which makes the weight much easier to press with that style of suit on.

i'm just used to judging REAL squats and most lifters pause in the USAPL. most lifters ask me to give them a press command when they get deep enough for the lift to pass.

8)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Always Sore on August 23, 2007, 07:19:44 AM
How about powerlifter/bodybuilder Sam Byrd doing 1050 lbs at 198 lbs this weekend at Louie Simmons' Powerstation Pro meet? 

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/5761

He is a FUCKING BEAST! 

There was some incredible lifting done at the meet.  It was awesome to be there!
Shit, makes me shake my head and want to add more weight next leg day.Freaking bull strong.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Lord Humungous on August 23, 2007, 11:07:24 AM
Yeah, how's his knee joints ??? He's in his 50's now isn't he?

Tom is fine and so are his knees
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 23, 2007, 11:50:12 AM
tom did 8 plates - 775 lbs - for one rep  - training with Fred Hatfield.

Your proof of this is what, an article in Flex?
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 23, 2007, 11:51:43 AM
John Bernor GymLift Squat 720 x 5 RAW


NO SUIT, NO WRAPS, NO BELT   :o


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr9JD9QG7jo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr9JD9QG7jo)

Just to give you an idea, he has done just over 1100 lbs equipped if my memory serves.  He illustrates quite well that you have to be incredible strong to squat over 1000 lbs even if equipped to the gills.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 23, 2007, 11:59:45 AM
I would have to add Shane Hamman's drugtested 1008 lbs @23 yrs old to that list.

(http://www.born2bbig.com/viewpic.php?im=images/profilepics/1147429997.jpg)

Together with Wade Hooper, he's my favorite squatter.


BTW, this is legit depth. 8)

Hedge, what is "legit depth" is determined by the organization in which you are competing.  You know that.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BEAST 8692 on August 23, 2007, 12:10:34 PM
Your proof of this is what, an article in Flex?

worse

it came out of that now defunct vince mcmahon wbf bullshit.

they held a squat off comp between dr squat, fred hatfield and tom in response to ifbb athletes, zuccoloto and quinn's curl fest. they selected a maximum lift and reps comp.

surpise suprise, tom won the reps part, fred won the max and it was subsequently declared a draw (like quinn and zuke).

excactly the same concept as the ifbb event, the weights were nowhere near that of the claims and tom's previously claimed max of 600 oddlbs whilst in his peak was bettered by over 100lbs despite being nowhere near the same condition or size he was when he did 600lbs.

same with fred. he was also long retired and looked like a different person in terms of comparison with his peak (when he squatted the world record of the time).



Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Hedgehog on August 23, 2007, 12:29:37 PM
Hedge, what is "legit depth" is determined by the organization in which you are competing.  You know that.

This is the rules of the IPA, the federation that sanctioned the meet.

http://www.ipapower.com/rules.htm

 3. The lifter must bend the knees and lower the body until the top of the thigh at the hip, NOT the hip joint, is lower than the top of the kneecap.




The top of thigh at the hip was clearly not lower than the top of the kneecap at anytime of the lift.

Ie, Byrd shouldn't even get white's in this federation.


Byrd's raw squat to legit depth is much more impressive IMO. This BS "squat", with 24 hour weigh in, 2.5 meter wraps, briefs, multilayer canvas suits, monolifts and what not, it's impossible to compare him to guys who's done real squats in the 198 lbs division.

Which is a real shame IMO.

Would be interesting to see him pitted against the best results alltime in 198 or 220.

Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BEAST 8692 on August 23, 2007, 12:55:54 PM
This is the rules of the IPA, the federation that sanctioned the meet.

http://www.ipapower.com/rules.htm

 3. The lifter must bend the knees and lower the body until the top of the thigh at the hip, NOT the hip joint, is lower than the top of the kneecap.




The top of thigh at the hip was clearly not lower than the top of the kneecap at anytime of the lift.

Ie, Byrd shouldn't even get white's in this federation.


Byrd's raw squat to legit depth is much more impressive IMO. This BS "squat", with 24 hour weigh in, 2.5 meter wraps, briefs, multilayer canvas suits, monolifts and what not, it's impossible to compare him to guys who's done real squats in the 198 lbs division.

Which is a real shame IMO.

Would be interesting to see him pitted against the best results alltime in 198 or 220.



yes it would, and it would be interesting to get vid/pics of their depth too.

depth has always been an issue with world record squats. if you think byrd's squat was short, ever see footage of hatfield's 1000?

i've seen many big squats that get passed that are shorter than that one.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 23, 2007, 05:15:13 PM
This is the rules of the IPA, the federation that sanctioned the meet.

http://www.ipapower.com/rules.htm

 3. The lifter must bend the knees and lower the body until the top of the thigh at the hip, NOT the hip joint, is lower than the top of the kneecap.




The top of thigh at the hip was clearly not lower than the top of the kneecap at anytime of the lift.

Ie, Byrd shouldn't even get white's in this federation.


Byrd's raw squat to legit depth is much more impressive IMO. This BS "squat", with 24 hour weigh in, 2.5 meter wraps, briefs, multilayer canvas suits, monolifts and what not, it's impossible to compare him to guys who's done real squats in the 198 lbs division.

Which is a real shame IMO.

Would be interesting to see him pitted against the best results alltime in 198 or 220.



Watch my video again.  If he is not there he is darn close.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Hedgehog on August 23, 2007, 05:20:39 PM
Watch my video again.  If he is not there he is darn close.

Lets agree that Sam Byrd is one of the strongest men pound for pound.

Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: tommywishbone on August 23, 2007, 05:22:46 PM
I would have to add Shane Hamman's drugtested 1008 lbs @23 yrs old to that list.

(http://www.born2bbig.com/viewpic.php?im=images/profilepics/1147429997.jpg)

Together with Wade Hooper, he's my favorite squatter.


BTW, this is legit depth. 8)

Great shot. Awesome lift.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: chris_mason on August 23, 2007, 05:37:41 PM
Lets agree that Sam Byrd is one of the strongest men pound for pound.



 :)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: WOOO on August 24, 2007, 06:46:16 PM
Just to give you an idea, he has done just over 1100 lbs equipped if my memory serves.  He illustrates quite well that you have to be incredible strong to squat over 1000 lbs even if equipped to the gills.


agreed... for me though a 5 rep lift will always be more impressive... it's just an unreal feat...
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: BEAST 8692 on August 26, 2007, 09:43:32 AM

agreed... for me though a 5 rep lift will always be more impressive... it's just an unreal feat...

why not 6 ??? wouldn't that be more impressive, 7/8/9/13/23/156 :o?

1 rep is the closest a man's absolute strength can be tested, because it is the minimum and thus the most effort can be submitted because nothing further is required. ;)

Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: ToxicAvenger on August 26, 2007, 01:57:59 PM
Tom Platz doing 498lbs 23 times...


all I can say is OW  :-\

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4919278076999364233&q=squat&total=11354&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3407331431552612848&q=squat&total=11354&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=3

nuff said
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: ToxicAvenger on August 26, 2007, 01:59:32 PM
How about powerlifter/bodybuilder Sam Byrd doing 1050 lbs at 198 lbs this weekend at Louie Simmons' Powerstation Pro meet? 

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/5761

He is a FUCKING BEAST! 

There was some incredible lifting done at the meet.  It was awesome to be there!

the vid of kird..look at his depth compared to this douche..
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: WOOO on August 26, 2007, 02:52:06 PM
why not 6 ??? wouldn't that be more impressive, 7/8/9/13/23/156 :o?

1 rep is the closest a man's absolute strength can be tested, because it is the minimum and thus the most effort can be submitted because nothing further is required. ;)


::)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Bossa on August 26, 2007, 09:10:09 PM
Captain Kirk hitting 1000 x 2 is an awesome video.

But here's the real answer...http://www.criticalbench.com/Lee-Moran-Squat.htm (http://www.criticalbench.com/Lee-Moran-Squat.htm)

just my two cents...

That article is wrong
First official 1000+ squatter...
Dave Waddington
275 class
1003 squat
July 1982
Walked out, Ace bandage knee wraps, flimsy single poly suit, and a thin leather bodybuilding (tapered) belt. IMO, the most impressive squat ever
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: davidpaul on August 27, 2007, 03:56:31 AM
Captain Kirks 1000 times 2, is the most impressive squat clip ever imo.
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: kimo on May 11, 2012, 08:08:24 AM
coan did 964 pounds squat at 216 bwt . long time ago . guy from finland whois a 308 ppounder squatted over quadruple bwt . jonas rantanen i think . and anderson repped with 800 pounds in 1957 .
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: Hulkotron on May 11, 2012, 09:01:15 AM
This permabulker at my gym the other day claimed he does 405 for 20 and that his goal by the end of the summer was 225 for 50 ::)
Title: Re: GREATEST SQUAT OF ALL TIME
Post by: #1 Klaus fan on May 11, 2012, 01:54:02 PM
Kettlebell lifter Sergei Rachinskii squats 100 kg for 212 reps. The video should show for everyone.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=315470961841267