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Title: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: daddy8ball on March 25, 2013, 07:27:58 AM
On Saturday, Poursoltani, a senior at Pilot Point (Tx.) High, bench-pressed 700 pounds. The weight was a new Texas state record, not to mention a personal record, topping 670 pounds, as he lifted 700 pounds. Yes, 700 pounds. To put that in perspective, the top NFL bench press mark is reportedly 705 pounds, as lifted by former Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Larry Allen.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/texas-senior-sets-bench-press-record-astonishing-700-101340413.html

Before anyone even consider whether Poursoltani has benefitted from performance enhancing substances, the powerlifting lineman wants to make sure that everyone knows he is committed to competing clean.
“If you need something to help you work out, you need to get out of the sport,” Poursoltani told the Morning News. “If you can’t drive yourself that hard to come in here and work out, then it’s probably just not for you.”
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Hulkotron on March 25, 2013, 07:30:41 AM
Impressive natural competitor
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: BB on March 25, 2013, 07:39:17 AM
Handsome bench shirt, needs a few more layers though, it hasn't given him the cute 1930's zombie arms out in front walk yet.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on March 25, 2013, 07:52:50 AM
natural  ::)

I bet he beleives he is natural because the coach that injects him daily claims those needles are filled with B-12.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Twaddle on March 25, 2013, 07:53:55 AM
Redneck of peace!   :D  All tacos and whataburgers.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: bebop396 on March 25, 2013, 07:59:39 AM
Not impressed, since he uses a bench shirt
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: liquid_c on March 25, 2013, 09:07:47 AM
Not impressed, since he uses a bench shirt

Yup, and the way that article is written.  The general public doesn't have the slightest clue what a bench shirt is or how much it is cheating helping save his shoulders :).
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Mattyh7688 on March 25, 2013, 09:12:38 AM
fucking stupid. he can't even move his arms to celebrate.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Soul Crusher on March 25, 2013, 09:16:52 AM
Looks like a combo of a bear and a caveman.  17 yo?   Geez - thats retard strength right there. 
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Fortress on March 25, 2013, 09:17:20 AM
Obviously a strong (to say the least) kid, but his shirt likely gives him a few hundred. And the natural claim? Possible, I suppose, but highly unlikely.  
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Ronnie Rep on March 25, 2013, 09:49:34 AM
Obviously a strong (to say the least) kid, but his shirt likely gives him a few hundred. And the natural claim? Possible, I suppose, but highly unlikely.  
Thats 525 without the shirt!
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Twaddle on March 25, 2013, 09:53:23 AM
This kid is strong, no doubt about it.  However, this modern day powerlifting shit is getting out of control.  Suit, ultra wide grip, back arch, 6" ROM.   ::)  I'm not taking anything away from him, he's stronger than 99% of the public.  Now, take away the suit, give him a normal grip, normal arch in the back, elbows out instead of in, lower the bar straight down instead of dipping it to the belly.  Do all this, and this kid would struggle with 495.  

The coaches, and everyone boosting his ego are doing him a disservice.  He thinks he's the stronger than the strongest NFL players, and the reality is, they're only teaching him how to cheat.

This is much more impressive:
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Nirvana on March 25, 2013, 10:26:46 AM
On Saturday, Poursoltani, a senior at Pilot Point (Tx.) High, bench-pressed 700 pounds. The weight was a new Texas state record, not to mention a personal record, topping 670 pounds, as he lifted 700 pounds. Yes, 700 pounds. To put that in perspective, the top NFL bench press mark is reportedly 705 pounds, as lifted by former Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Larry Allen.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/highschool-prep-rally/texas-senior-sets-bench-press-record-astonishing-700-101340413.html

Before anyone even consider whether Poursoltani has benefitted from performance enhancing substances, the powerlifting lineman wants to make sure that everyone knows he is committed to competing clean.
“If you need something to help you work out, you need to get out of the sport,” Poursoltani told the Morning News. “If you can’t drive yourself that hard to come in here and work out, then it’s probably just not for you.”
Says the guy wearing a bench shirt.

He should just get a forklift as a spotter then bench 2000  ::)
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: SilverSpoon on March 25, 2013, 10:30:42 AM
Looks like he brought the bar waaaay low.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: headhuntersix on March 25, 2013, 11:04:01 AM
Do you honestly think that kid has enough experience to get 200lbs plus out of a shirt. He's strong, and has the balls to get under 700lbs. Some guys can do it..props to that kid.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Soul Crusher on March 25, 2013, 11:08:00 AM
Do you honestly think that kid has enough experience to get 200lbs plus out of a shirt. He's strong, and has the balls to get under 700lbs. Some guys can do it..props to that kid.

Good to see you still alive man
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Chadwick The Beta on March 25, 2013, 11:22:09 AM
Says the guy wearing a bench shirt.
He should just get a forklift as a spotter then bench 2000  ::)

Reminds me of "Chip Block, All American"
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: HTexan on March 25, 2013, 11:29:04 AM
not hating on kid, lift is very impressive, but you got to be real native to think he is natural.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Man of Steel on March 25, 2013, 11:33:21 AM
That's still about a 500lb raw bench for a teenager!!!  Kid looks natural (but could be using) so regardless of shirt he's monstrously strong not only for his age, but for a human.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on March 25, 2013, 12:08:24 PM
There's lots of strong mofos like this.  Growing up a friend of mine in highschool.  Complete country boy.  Tall big dude.  His wrists were fucking thick.  Big strong joints.  Can lift anything and never worked out.  Throw him in a gym and he'd be doing the same thing.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: prizm on March 25, 2013, 12:15:22 PM
That Mike S. vid up there is incredible

 ::) @ that kids PED comments
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: HTexan on March 25, 2013, 12:17:08 PM
That Mike S. vid up there is incredible

::) @ that kids PED comments
stfu gimmick
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: liquid_c on March 25, 2013, 12:34:49 PM
That's still about a 500lb raw bench for a teenager!!!  Kid looks natural (but could be using) so regardless of shirt he's monstrously strong not only for his age, but for a human.

Unfortunately, there is no real way to even get a rough idea about how much "or little" someone can bench raw based on their shirted lift.  Especially if it is a multi-ply shirt.  Some people get insane poundage's out of their shirt while others much less. 
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on March 25, 2013, 12:37:28 PM
Still though gravity defines this as 700 pounds.  Most people's wrists would snap under that weight.

Unfortunately, there is no real way to even get a rough idea about how much "or little" someone can bench raw based on their shirted lift.  Especially if it is a multi-ply shirt.  Some people get insane poundage's out of their shirt while others much less. 
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Grape Ape on March 25, 2013, 12:39:32 PM


This is much more impressive:


Is Siegler 17 years old there?
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: liquid_c on March 25, 2013, 12:41:35 PM
Still though gravity defines this as 700 pounds.  Most people's wrists would snap under that weight.



Well, true, if you want to put it that way.  However look at it like this.  Most shirted lifters when they bring the bar down it slows down to a trickle as they get about 2-3 inches away from their chest and they often have to actually pull down on the bar to get it to touch.  Hell I've seen it before on a few occasions where they can't get it touch no matter what they do and they bomb out.  That means at that very point the shirt is literally supporting the full weight of the bar.  Sure they still need to balance it but think about how much pressure the shirt is putting on the bar; especially at the lowest part of the lift.  
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Mawse on March 25, 2013, 12:42:46 PM
strong obese farmboy build, all BBQ and anadrol milkshakes

but yeah, you can get 200+ out of even a single ply modern shirt and it doesnt require that much to learn it.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Coach is Back! on March 25, 2013, 12:49:51 PM
All of you talking shit on this kid....feel free, right now to use whatever gear or equipment you want. Go do a 700lbs bench (today) and post the video. And oh, BTW, if your 17, 18, 20, it would be more impressive. I will be waiting. idiots
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Mattyh7688 on March 25, 2013, 12:54:03 PM
All of you talking shit on this kid....feel free, right now to use whatever gear or equipment you want. Go do a 700lbs bench (today) and post the video. And oh, BTW, if your 17, 18, 20, it would be more impressive. I will be waiting. idiots
Using a shirt requires practice. I knew a kid who had over 100lbs against a kid in raw benching at their previous meet, they did a shirted meet and the kid came back and beat him by 75lbs. Its a fucking scam. All suited lifting is. It is for jokers. It's like bodybuilding with implants.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Mawse on March 25, 2013, 12:58:12 PM
Using a shirt requires practice. I knew a kid who had over 100lbs against a kid in raw benching at their previous meet, they did a shirted meet and the kid came back and beat him by 75lbs. Its a fucking scam. All suited lifting is. It is for jokers. It's like bodybuilding with implants.

doesnt require than much practice tbh, I got 600 off a 2 board the first time I used my single ply and I got 675 a couple of weeks later. I wasn't even close to being as heavy and androgen bloated as this kid either.

OTH's seen a vid of me doing a shitty gym lift with 715 in my single ply

shirts and suits are retarded. but raw PLing is super dangerous so it's not like one is better than the other
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: liquid_c on March 25, 2013, 01:32:25 PM
doesnt require than much practice tbh, I got 600 off a 2 board the first time I used my single ply and I got 675 a couple of weeks later. I wasn't even close to being as heavy and androgen bloated as this kid either.

OTH's seen a vid of me doing a shitty gym lift with 715 in my single ply

shirts and suits are retarded. but raw PLing is super dangerous so it's not like one is better than the other

I disagree on that part.  I think equipped powerlifting is much more dangerous.  Also I don't really see too many people here talking shit about the kid, it's just that there is a TREMENDOUS difference since he is using a multi-ply shirt.  A fact that the article doesn't even acknowledge. 
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: BILL ANVIL on March 25, 2013, 01:58:20 PM
Says the guy wearing a bench shirt.

He should just get a forklift as a spotter then bench 2000  ::)

exactly. whats the difference.

and Larry Allens bench was very questionable
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Grape Ape on March 25, 2013, 02:00:41 PM
It is for jokers. It's like bodybuilding with implants.

Fixed it.

Kid is an absolute beast, suit or no suit.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: liquid_c on March 25, 2013, 02:01:10 PM
exactly. whats the difference.

and Larry Allens bench was very questionable

That's putting it mildly.  The video I saw was so horrible you could hardly make it out and it looked like he definitely had spotter help.  
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: BB on March 25, 2013, 02:05:30 PM
That was my problem with it, the boy's holier than thou attitude, and the lack of clarification in that the article. Strong kid, but not the almost World beater they'd have you believe.

On the Larry Allen lift, it use to be hard to find a clear copy, but a few have been put up in the last few months -

.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Man of Steel on March 25, 2013, 02:15:41 PM
Dang, some of y'all can't stand people being stronger or bigger than you.   That kid is stronger than me on bench and I'm just fine with that LOL.   Quite trying to "reason away" his bench.   
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: BB on March 25, 2013, 02:20:30 PM
Dang, some of y'all can't stand people being stronger or bigger than you.   That kid is stronger than me on bench and I'm just fine with that LOL.   Quite trying to "reason away" his bench.  

Why if the reasons work? You lose a sense of the sport and its history when you allow dodgy articles like that one a pass.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: RagingBull on March 25, 2013, 02:50:59 PM
Impressive lift regardless!
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: liquid_c on March 25, 2013, 03:02:40 PM
Dang, some of y'all can't stand people being stronger or bigger than you.   That kid is stronger than me on bench and I'm just fine with that LOL.   Quite trying to "reason away" his bench.   

Yes, many a hater on this board.  However with that being said, there are some that actually compete and do rather well in powerlifting here too.  Good raw lifters get particularly irked when people use a multi-ply bench shirt and they see an article written that doesn't even mention that fact and then tries to compare the kid to someone else who didn't even come close to a 700 bench either "major spotter help."  :).
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Marty Champions on March 25, 2013, 03:04:23 PM
backwoods trailerpark strenth
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: BIG ACH on March 25, 2013, 03:19:47 PM
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Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: ukjeff on March 25, 2013, 03:26:28 PM
If he's 17 there he's fucked.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: BILL ANVIL on March 25, 2013, 04:28:06 PM
backwoods trailerpark strenth

lol
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: HTexan on March 25, 2013, 06:29:12 PM
exactly. whats the difference.

and Larry Allens bench was very questionable
bullshit. And he could have done more if the coaches would have let him.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: BILL ANVIL on March 25, 2013, 07:19:21 PM
bullshit. And he could have done more if the coaches would have let him.

his guy had hands on the bar, so sure it was a little questionable. he is inhuman strong though..
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: TheTruth90 on March 25, 2013, 07:47:41 PM
All of you talking shit on this kid....feel free, right now to use whatever gear or equipment you want. Go do a 700lbs bench (today) and post the video. And oh, BTW, if your 17, 18, 20, it would be more impressive. I will be waiting. idiots

Are you mad at your son Coach? Did you not love him enough?

Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: jaejonna on March 25, 2013, 08:02:47 PM
Damn 17 yr old kid with that much strength is rediculous...plain and simple.....
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Mr Nobody on March 25, 2013, 08:11:44 PM
backwoods trailerpark strenth
All I want out of a trailer park is a fat ass hoe.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: liquid_c on March 25, 2013, 08:21:49 PM
Bottom line, hands on the bar=no lift.  Period.  Even with 635 he was getting some help.  Anyone who knows powerlifting knows hands on the bar I don't care who you are is no good. 
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Coach is Back! on March 25, 2013, 08:40:54 PM
Are you mad at your son Coach? Did you not love him enough?



Another troll...great.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: James28 on April 11, 2013, 01:24:39 PM
There's lots of strong mofos like this.  Growing up a friend of mine in highschool.  Complete country boy.  Tall big dude.  His wrists were fucking thick.  Big strong joints.  Can lift anything and never worked out.  Throw him in a gym and he'd be doing the same thing.

I hate those fuckers. When I started working out it was just me and a buddy of mine. We were around 15-16. A new guy joined us two years later, not particularly big, but fucking solid. Never set foot in a gym before. At the time we were repping around 220 on the bench. This guy, shit form and all, threw 220 up like it was nothing. A few chest workouts later, he was approaching 300. He quit a few months later but I wouldn't put it past that fucker to be repping 440 or even top at 500 within a year if he comes back to the gym. Even after a 12 year lay off. Some guys are just built for insane strength.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Fortress on April 11, 2013, 02:19:00 PM
Bottom line, hands on the bar=no lift.  Period.  Even with 635 he was getting some help.  Anyone who knows powerlifting knows hands on the bar I don't care who you are is no good.  

Exactly. Those presses were BEYOND not legit. If you know pressing, just watching the video you know this. He would have gotten smashed under much less than 635 if he was lifting without assistance.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: LanceD on April 11, 2013, 02:58:45 PM
the kid must be taking some of Jay's new shit...lucky him!
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Marine on April 11, 2013, 03:11:37 PM
GH15 says you don't need more than 225 lbs for big tits.

i won't bother to try beat record....not that i would be able too

i just want big tits

225lbs - gh15 - big tits

Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: deadz on April 11, 2013, 03:13:52 PM
Change the title of this thread to FATASS in multiply suit barely gets a 700lb bench.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: wild willie on April 20, 2013, 05:51:36 PM
Exactly. Those presses were BEYOND not legit. If you know pressing, just watching the video you know this. He would have gotten smashed under much less than 635 if he was lifting without assistance.
jealous much?
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: Fortress on April 20, 2013, 09:23:06 PM
jealous much?

No. You?
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: ChristopherA on April 20, 2013, 09:34:36 PM
jealous much?
Ha I think Fortress knows a thing or two about weight/powerlifting
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: wild willie on April 20, 2013, 10:09:38 PM
No. You?
i am not jealous of you......all you do is trash the people you used to interview.....you bag on lee labrada......you are a joke.....lee is one of the best bbers in the history of the sport.....you are a so called powerlifter......mr 290 pounds!!!


you were just bagging on the kid who benched 700.......your posts tell me that you are a negative dude......my 2 cents.
Title: Re: Texas HS Senior benches 700 pounds.
Post by: wild willie on April 20, 2013, 10:10:56 PM
Ha I think Fortress knows a thing or two about weight/powerlifting
not really.....he likes to talk trash......that is what he knows best.