Strong Lad

[Gym Rat]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4EX5LPOMOp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

@gingercules conquers an SBD of 2100lbs. That included a 700lb squat, 550lb bench, and 850lb deadlift for a double.

[IroNat]

I wish he didn't use the straps though.

[MajorDomo]

I wish he didn't use the straps though.

You gotta be kidding, lol. The guy did three massive powerlifts in a row in the span of like 2 minutes.

[Gym Rat]

Plus its more of a gym atmosphere, not a contest.
Just a display, the yearly Animal Cage...

[Matt]

I wish he didn't use the straps though.

From a purist powerlifting perspective, I get that.

Big, powerful fellar though:

https://www.instagram.com/gingercules

I know a guy around my height and weight [basically - same BMI] who can bench press 460-lb in contest...but when he does reps with lighter weight, we are remarkably even.

He has over 100-lb on my *contest* bench press...but he's basically maxing out all the form advantages. So his back is steeply arched, and he's touching the bar at the top of his chest, and I guess that produces a reduced range of motion.

So even though he can contest bench 460 @193, he can't bench 225 for 20 reps.

For this reason, I think powerlifters and Strongman competitors have a different sort of strength. Same with Olympic Lifting. All three sports have carryover to the others...but the top powerlifter is not going to win the World's Strongest Man contest, and the WSM winner is not going to win the IPF World's Powerlifting Championships.

I tend to be pretty diligent and detail oriented in a lot of things - but in the gym, I personally prefer the sort of heavy [for me], unrefined sort of "lift it up and put it down" approach to training. A sort of brawler's style of lifting weights as opposed to a crisp striker's approach [think: Johny Hendricks compared to Georges St-Pierre].

I also appreciate the dynamic / non-static aspect of Strongman, compared to crisp powerlifting.

So...tl;dr:

That's why I'm cool with the straps. 

It can be annoying when a lifter is deadlifting 900, with the bar down to his fingers and the straps pulling way down. But straps in general, I think are ok. 

[IroNat]

You gotta be kidding, lol. The guy did three massive powerlifts in a row in the span of like 2 minutes.

Yeah, that was good.

But why use straps?  Just do whatever you can do using your actual grip strength.

He would still be really strong.

[The Scott]

Yeah, that was good.

But why use straps?  Just do whatever you can do using your actual grip strength.

He would still be really strong.

You're right.  Straps should not be allowed (nor should any rubber suits at all).  If you cannot hold onto the weight without being tied to the bar you cannot truly lift the weight.

[joswift]

deadpool 2026

[falco]

I wonder how his strict curl numbers are.

[Stephano]

I wonder how his strict curl numbers are.

Probably around 220 pounds without even training for it, lol.  I wouldn't be surprised if he could break the WR with a week of training.  That dude's strong and has huge arms.

[Hulkotron]

One of those squats where the walkout looked harder than the actual squat.

Would look small next to mighty bhanks though.

[dj181]

Would get his ass beat by Mr. Tommy Hearrns 🥊🥊🥊

[wes]

Basically he did a Tri-Set with too much resting with pansy ass weights!! LOL   

WHAT A FUCKING ANIMAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111

[Gym Rat]

Would get his ass beat by Mr. Tommy Hearrns 🥊🥊🥊

Not today he wouldnt. Probably pick up the old man and snap him in half...

[wes]

Not today he wouldnt. Probably pick up the old man and snap him in half...

Hanky would ragdoll the behemoth! 

[IroNat]

Hanky would ragdoll the behemoth! 

Bhanky would do a Herman Munster on him.

[robcguns]

Crazy strong but can’t stand his stupid faces he’s making. Looks like a fucking dweeb.

[Gym Rat]

Crazy strong but can’t stand his stupid faces he’s making. Looks like a fucking dweeb.

Yes, quite retarded looking feller...

[Dave D]

Yeah, that was good.

But why use straps?  Just do whatever you can do using your actual grip strength.

He would still be really strong.

You know why he used the straps. It wasn’t a powerlifting meet he literally went from one lift to the next. Why doesn’t the spotter on the bench bother you?

If it was a meet he doesn’t use them but in context of what he did it was crazy - one max lift after another.

[IroNat]

You know why he used the straps. It wasn’t a powerlifting meet he literally went from one lift to the next. Why doesn’t the spotter on the bench bother you?

If it was a meet he doesn’t use them but in context of what he did it was crazy - one max lift after another.

So what?

He can't go from one lift to another without using straps?

Is he a pussy?  Will his delicate wittle handsies hurt?

This is going to stop right now...no more of this.

Oz has spoken.

(And now that you mention it, that spotter was a little too handsy.  That will not be tolerated in the future.)

 

[wes]

Bhanky would do a Herman Munster on him.

Sadly enough,I remember that episode like it aired just yesterday but cannot remember when to see my doctor.  LOL 

[illuminati]

From a purist powerlifting perspective, I get that.

Big, powerful fellar though:

https://www.instagram.com/gingercules

I know a guy around my height and weight [basically - same BMI] who can bench press 460-lb in contest...but when he does reps with lighter weight, we are remarkably even.

He has over 100-lb on my *contest* bench press...but he's basically maxing out all the form advantages. So his back is steeply arched, and he's touching the bar at the top of his chest, and I guess that produces a reduced range of motion.

So even though he can contest bench 460 @193, he can't bench 225 for 20 reps.

For this reason, I think powerlifters and Strongman competitors have a different sort of strength. Same with Olympic Lifting. All three sports have carryover to the others...but the top powerlifter is not going to win the World's Strongest Man contest, and the WSM winner is not going to win the IPF World's Powerlifting Championships.

I tend to be pretty diligent and detail oriented in a lot of things - but in the gym, I personally prefer the sort of heavy [for me], unrefined sort of "lift it up and put it down" approach to training. A sort of brawler's style of lifting weights as opposed to a crisp striker's approach [think: Johny Hendricks compared to Georges St-Pierre].

I also appreciate the dynamic / non-static aspect of Strongman, compared to crisp powerlifting.

So...tl;dr:

That's why I'm cool with the straps. 

It can be annoying when a lifter is deadlifting 900, with the bar down to his fingers and the straps pulling way down. But straps in general, I think are ok. 

All three sports have carryover to the others...but the top powerlifter is not going to win the World's Strongest Man contest, and the WSM winner is not going to win the IPF World's Powerlifting Championships.


Wrong Bill Kazmaier Won IPF World Powerlifting Championships
And WSM - Also Zadrunas won several European powerlfting championships
& placed 2nd / 3rd at worlds.
Along with many others Like Magnus ver magnuson,  Jon paul, simone wulfse,
The Canadian Tom Magee to name just a few.

[Dave D]

So what?

He can't go from one lift to another without using straps?

Is he a pussy?  Will his delicate wittle handsies hurt?

This is going to stop right now...no more of this.

Oz has spoken.

(And now that you mention it, that spotter was a little too handsy.  That will not be tolerated in the future.)

 

LOL!

I appreciate you bro! The bench spotter was more bothersome to me, and I don’t think he touched the bar, and I’m glad we can agree on these failed lifts!