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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Parker on November 22, 2017, 04:10:53 PM
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Former old school crip, and hardcore bodybuilder, putting up that old school weight. Check the skull crushers
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Very cool video.
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Big, strong Mutha...
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Big, strong Mutha...
Yes he is
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405lb but impressive if natural for his age.
very very few guys and Pro BB's can bench 500lbs, still think Franco was one strong strong SOB even to this day benching 535lbs.
whats more impressive is that Franco was only 5'4 and 185lbs. for that enormous strength.
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Also the Jailhouse Strong book line is interesting
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Monson is a beast. So good to see him finally getting some recognition. 315lb backarm tricep extensions with straight bar. And pulling it over on his own. Crazy strength. Great find!!!
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In "The Pit" at Venice Beach with Danny Trejo back in 1985. Craig putting up some serious weight. And Danny holding his own as well.
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still think Franco was one strong strong SOB even to this day benching 535lbs.
whats more impressive is that Franco was only 5'4 and 185lbs. for that enormous strength.
I believed this horsecrap for years before I entered into the industry and indeed travelled further into my own specialized training. The eye-witness accounts of very trusted individuals also paints Franco’s claims as major exaggerations.
Columbu was strong, but he simply didn’t do what has been repeated for decades.
It began as a hype and became “truth”.
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405lb but impressive if natural for his age.
very very few guys and Pro BB's can bench 500lbs, still think Franco was one strong strong SOB even to this day benching 535lbs.
whats more impressive is that Franco was only 5'4 and 185lbs. for that enormous strength.
535lbs?... more like the mid-high 400's.
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535lbs?... more like the mid-high 400's.
535lbs would of been a world record bench press
its damn near 2.9 times body weight.
I can believe 420's to poss 450 max.
and that would be very impressive.
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405lb but impressive if natural for his age.
very very few guys and Pro BB's can bench 500lbs, still think Franco was one strong strong SOB even to this day benching 535lbs.
whats more impressive is that Franco was only 5'4 and 185lbs. for that enormous strength.
I have yet to see a video or still shot of Franco benching 500 or more. He was an arrogant little guy, pretty sure if he did it there would be some evidence. He was a strong bastard for sure though, not taking anything away from him. Stronger than Arnold.
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I have yet to see a video or still shot of Franco benching 500 or more. He was an arrogant little guy, pretty sure if he did it there would be some evidence. He was a strong bastard for sure though, not taking anything away from him. Stronger than Arnold.
In the beginning of Pumping Iron, they are showing various bodybuilders working out. Franco has 425 on the bar and gases out after only 3 reps... go watch it.
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Just watched the 3 part interview. Awesome what a beast this guy is.
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405lb but impressive if natural for his age.
very very few guys and Pro BB's can bench 500lbs, still think Franco was one strong strong SOB even to this day benching 535lbs.
whats more impressive is that Franco was only 5'4 and 185lbs. for that enormous strength.
500 is.... MAGICAL
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535lbs would of been a world record bench press
its damn near 2.9 times body weight.
I can believe 420's to poss 450 max.
and that would be very impressive.
“Would of” = embarrassing
It is “would have (would’ve)”.
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Former old school crip, and hardcore bodybuilder, putting up that old school weight. Check the skull crushers
Very strong, great upper body. If his legs were gigger he could have done some real damage when he competed.
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“Would of” = embarrassing
It is “would have (would’ve)”.
Really ::)
I've pulled you up before on your grammar
People in Glass Houses shouldn't Throw Stones.
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dont see that anymore... just pussy machine/hammer strength lifts. Never heard of him till Parker posted this.. looked thick as hell... hes still alive and tells the truth. pretty cool interview, its recent too..openly talks about drug usage and the old days. great story teller..
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Very cool video. Love it when he checks his hair just before dropping for the lift.... reminds me of the sort of sh1t we used to get up to....
"You can catch Craig Monson at 2:10 of this Gap Band video, "Gap Band: Party Train" 1983 video shot at Venice Beach. This is after his release from prison, so he is in great shape having been working out for the past 15 years."
Be warned though, blink and you'll miss him....
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Really ::)
I've pulled you up before on your grammar
People in Glass Houses shouldn't Throw Stones.
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Yes, he seems to be grammar police when he chooses too.
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Really ::)
I've pulled you up before on your grammar
People in Glass Houses shouldn't Throw Stones.
;)
There are errors and then there are ERRORS. Yours can currently be seen everywhere and it is made because many simply don’t know it is wrong. It isn’t a one-off because you weren’t paying attention.
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Yes, he seems to be grammar police when he chooses too.
To, too and two.
Know their correct usages.
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To, too and two.
Know their correct usages.
Sorry Mr. Fortress.. If i write it 100 times on the chalk board would that be ok? please don't tell my parents because i will get a spanking when i get home.
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There are errors and then there are ERRORS. Yours can currently be seen everywhere and it is made because many simply don’t know it is wrong. It isn’t a one-off because you weren’t paying attention.
It's GetBig get over the spelling & grammar
More to the point What's your Excuse for getting things wrong.
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Sorry Mr. Fortress.. If i write it 100 times on the chalk board would that be ok? please don't tell my parents because i will get a spanking when i get home.
No problem. 8)
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It's GetBig get over the spelling & grammar
More to the point What's your Excuse for getting things wrong.
Sometimes I’m typing with my right and wacking with my left.
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No problem. 8)
Aren't you like 60?
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So back in the day a friend of mine who never really lifted weights other than lifting semi engines at work wanted to get in shape. This guy was about 350 6'1 and looked like a mini Andre the giant. At first he started to walk then run and eventually got down to about 280. When he finally started to lift he pretty much concentrated on power moves. Within one year a personally watched him put up 600 on the bench, no shirt just pure power. The guys wrists and hands were huge. He had no desire to ever enter a meet. I often wonder what he could have done with some real help. Oh and he never touched a drug. This guy wasn't even aware of what they were and this was also back in 80's and not a place that even knew about stuff like that.
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Aren't you like 60?
Like, no. Forty-seven.
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So back in the day a friend of mine who never really lifted weights other than lifting semi engines at work wanted to get in shape. This guy was about 350 6'1 and looked like a mini Andre the giant. At first he started to walk then run and eventually got down to about 280. When he finally started to lift he pretty much concentrated on power moves. Within one year a personally watched him put up 600 on the bench, no shirt just pure power. The guys wrists and hands were huge. He had no desire to ever enter a meet. I often wonder what he could have done with some real help. Oh and he never touched a drug. This guy wasn't even aware of what they were and this was also back in 80's and not a place that even knew about stuff like that.
I've witnessed the same type of people do things like this. Genetics rules. I always wished my hands, wrists and joints were bigger. Oh well, you have to play the hand you are dealt.
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I've witnessed the same type of people do things like this. Genetics rules. I always wished my hands, wrists and joints were bigger. Oh well, you have to play the hand you are dealt.
years ago i saw a average built asian guy(he may have been juicing.. who knows). he put 4 plates on bench press and repped it out like it was nothing(i think 10 reps)... me and all of my buddies jaws dropped in shock.. he had to be around 180lb range
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I just did an interview with Craig on my Podcast -
http://bodybuildinglegendsshow.com/the_podcast_test/season-7-episode-5-craig-monson/
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Former old school crip, and hardcore bodybuilder, putting up that old school weight. Check the skull crushers
Was that Aaron Baker spotting him?
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Was that Aaron Baker spotting him?
No, this was probably in the early '80's so Aaron would have been too young then.
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Amazing what steroids will do....
I've seen weak little twerps start pushing heavy weights with drugs....So, so phony...
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There's another video where some news station is interviewing Monson in the gym in his prime.
Denies using steroids... Comical...
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Craig Monson
Isn’t incline benching 500lbs in that video posted - no where near - its 405lbs for 1rep.
Big Difference.
Still he looks well in the video.
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Danny Trejo on Muscle Beach 1986
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Danny Trejo on Muscle Beach 1986
The guy at 2:45 in this, Wes Crockett, has an interesting story.
He was connected to Suge Knight. Suge Knight accidently shot Wes's brother, Ricardo Crockett years ago, and Knight claims it cost him a football contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Knight would play briefly and uneventfully for the 87 Rams during the lockout. Ricardo would become a pretty major coke trafficker between Las Vegas and LA during the late 80's and early 90's.
Ffwd a little, and Wes is working as security/tour manager/jack of all trades for a bunch of rappers and r and b singers. He hires Suge to work security. Suge develops a relationship with Dr. Dre and The DOC after they split with Eazy E and Jerry Heller.
Death Row starts up, Wes Crockett maintains his ties with Suge Knight, and works in various capacities there. He goes along rather quietly for years, till he was mentioned as being part of a "hit team" used for the murder of Biggie Smalls. That turns out be a prison snitch's lie, but it was taken seriously for years.
Crockett splits from Death Row in the late 90's, and goes to work for Al Haymon, who at the time was involved in the music business. Al Haymon takes an interest in boxing, and brings Crockett along with him. He work as a talent scout for Haymon, and brought him some big names - Paul Williams, Chris Arreola, etc.....
He died just a few months ago.
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Danny Trejo on Muscle Beach 1986
Cool
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They're are errors and then their are ERRORS. You'res can currently be scene everywhere and it is maid because many simply don’t no it is wrong. It isn’t a one-off because you weren’t paying atten-shun
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;D
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The guy at 2:45 in this, Wes Crockett, has an interesting story.
He was connected to Suge Knight. Suge Knight accidently shot Wes's brother, Ricardo Crockett years ago, and Knight claims it cost him a football contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Knight would play briefly and uneventfully for the 87 Rams during the lockout. Ricardo would become a pretty major coke trafficker between Las Vegas and LA during the late 80's and early 90's.
Ffwd a little, and Wes is working as security/tour manager/jack of all trades for a bunch of rappers and r and b singers. He hires Suge to work security. Suge develops a relationship with Dr. Dre and The DOC after they split with Eazy E and Jerry Heller.
Death Row starts up, Wes Crockett maintains his ties with Suge Knight, and works in various capacities there. He goes along rather quietly for years, till he was mentioned as being part of a "hit team" used for the murder of Biggie Smalls. That turns out be a prison snitch's lie, but it was taken seriously for years.
Crockett splits from Death Row in the late 90's, and goes to work for Al Haymon, who at the time was involved in the music business. Al Haymon takes an interest in boxing, and brings Crockett along with him. He work as a talent scout for Haymon, and brought him some big names - Paul Williams, Chris Arreola, etc.....
He died just a few months ago.
Suge Knight seems to be involved in a lot of shootings.
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Danny Trejo overwhelmed by discovery about his ancestry that 'could've changed his life'
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While Danny Trejo is well known for his on-screen roles, the actor knew very little of his own family's history.
Thanks to an appearance on PBS’s Finding Your Roots, the Spy Kids actor has finally been able to understand a little more about his heritage.
In a tear-jerking moment, Trejo revealed that the recent revelations about his past ‘could have changed his life'.
“I’m just overwhelmed. You have to understand, growing up, I had three alternatives. I could either be a laborer or a gangster or an informant," the actor explained.
"To learn this, I honestly believe that I think this history could’ve changed my whole family’s life."
The Californian-born actor was raised in the Echo Park neighbourhood of Los Angles by his Mexican American parents.
However, the home was far from a loving one with Trejo being subject to intense physical abuse from his father, who also banned his mother from the family home.
Isolated from his mother and with few roles around him, the Spy Kids actor soon fell into a life of gang crime aided by his uncle Gilbert.
“My uncle Gilbert, who was for lack of a better word a drug dealer, he never complained so I kind of gravitated towards that," Trejo told host Henry Louis Gates during the episode.
His past soon caught up with and Trejo battled with heroin addiction, fuelled by the robberies he committed as a gang member.
After a stint in prison, the actor would get sober and even caught the eye of a casting director during visit to a Hollywood set.
The unlikely incident launched Trejo’s career, with the actor trying to put his difficult past behind him.
Now 78-years-old, he has discovered that his father’s family moved to the US in 1918 with his great grandfather, Cirilo Garay, eventually settling in San Antonio and owning a grocery store.
The biggest shock though was from his mother’s side, who became wealthy ranch owners in San José del Cabo, after emigrating from Mexico in 1904.
His maternal great grandfather owned an estimated 4,337 acres and was a ‘serious landowner’.
Upon hearing the news, Trejo couldn’t believe that his family had such an incredible back story.
“It’s just amazing. I’ve got history!“ he exclaimed with excitement.
Ironically, Trejo has been a huge fan of the area and hadn't realised the connection to his own heritage. He even holidayed regularly in the area.
“Just knowing when I went down to Cabo San Lucas, my family owned some of that land,” he said tearfully.
"I think it's shined a light on who I am on, where I come from and who I come from...I'm really proud of the whole deal."
The actor was clearly touched by the news and has vowed to continue the research after the show.
https://www.unilad.com/film-and-tv/danny-trejo-family-ancestry-pbs-466950-20230125?source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2o4Yw75ouez5-lMlNzKmvJhFgSbgOvEhvlcZjegd6ElrpNoCqz4m_Ri5E
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“Would of” = embarrassing
It is “would have (would’ve)”.
LMAO :D
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In the Franco "Strength Feats video, he does 5-reps with 405.
Still very strong, w/ an estimated 470 max. The 'bench press calc's" out there are fairly, and surprisingly accurate it seems.
(Well, for the few folks I know that tried it at least), of course not for everyone, just a guesstimate.
Not 535 (or whatever) as claimed, but still amazing...