Strength Cartel

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OP must have a thing for these boys.


http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=636394.0

[Sokolsky]

Go look at strongmen physiques. They are at over 20% bodyfat. The most ripped guy is not the strongest guy. Larry Wheels and Mariusz Pudzianowski are exceptions. But they are also not as ripped as some bodybuilders.

Except most who compete in strongman (not Matt) are giants and actually look massive and like they train.

[Bevo]

Except most who compete in strongman (not Matt) are giants and actually look massive and like they train.

Matt is puny 

His 5’8 frame is smaller than girls these days, he def fits in with modern bbers lol

[Griffith]

Matt is puny 

His 5’8 frame is smaller than girls these days, he def fits in with modern bbers lol

Perhaps if many girls weren't overeating on junk food they wouldn't look like whales? 

[fredrollon]

Go look at strongmen physiques. They are at over 20% bodyfat. The most ripped guy is not the strongest guy. Larry Wheels and Mariusz Pudzianowski are exceptions. But they are also not as ripped as some bodybuilders.

Jon Pall Sigmarssson did the bodybuilding/strongman back in the eighties,when it was still possible..

He won the WSM in '84 and '88 and the Iceland Bodybuilding Championshio  thing too , going from 309 (140 kg)  lb to 243 (110 kg) lb.

[Matt]

Jon Pall Sigmarssson did the bodybuilding/strongman back in the eighties,when it was still possible..

He won the WSM in '84 and '88 and the Iceland Bodybuilding Championshio  thing too , going from 309 (140 kg)  lb to 243 (110 kg) lb.

Do you know if that spinal hump is from squatting...or just genetic? Johnnie O. Jackson has it too. I know he squatted heavy. He had a tumor on his lung a couple years back. I hope he's ok.

Odd question, I know. Just thought to ask since you seem to know a lot about heavy lifting.

RIP Jon Pall.

[Matt]

Matt is puny 

His 5’8 frame is smaller than girls these days, he def fits in with modern bbers lol

Here's perspective for you - in 2016, I threw my hat into the local open heavyweight "Motors & Muscles" contest, on its 10th anniversary.

The average competitor weight was 245-lb. I was 170-lb, and placed last. I impressed by not getting zero in any event, and made the front page of the local sports section.

It was pretty heavy...950-lb tire flip, 8,900-lb Monster Truck pull, etc.

The perspective here being...the 175-lb CAASA Nationals was lighter...

What I like about now having a weight class [since 2016] is that guys at 175-lb can only get so strong... meanwhile, WSM today is so heavy, it almost pains me to watch it.

I could be on point with a 315/405/495 total [strong by normal people standards...not by WSM or Getbig standards], and literally not even BUDGE any implement.

Blows my mind.

Mateusz set the world circus dumbbell record last year with a 330-lb dumbbell...at age 25!!!

I can't even fathom how that's possible.

Oh...and I'm 5'8.5".

Everything else you said about me is bang on though.

I would love to get back to my best shape...or even 355/435/525...but at my age, without gear...I wouldn't bet on it. Also, I fear for my joints just watching contests these days.

Tommy's recent squat video was inspiring though.

[Kwon]

Matt is puny 

His 5’8 frame is smaller than girls these days, he def fits in with modern bbers lol

Don't forget, in 2016, Matt threw his hat into the local open heavyweight "Motors & Muscles" contest, on its 10th anniversary.

The average competitor weight was 245-lb.

Matt was 170-lb, and placed last.

He was impressed by not getting zero in any event, and made the front page of the local sports section.

There were pretty heavy lifts in that contest...950-lb tire flip, 8,900-lb Monster Truck pull, etc.

The perspective here being...the 175-lb CAASA Nationals was lighter...

Thing i like about now having a weight class [since 2016] is that guys at 175-lb can only get so strong... meanwhile, WSM today is so heavy, it almost pains me to watch it.

Prime-Matt could be on point with a 315/405/495 total [strong by normal people standards...not by WSM or Getbig standards], and literally not even BUDGE any implement.

Blows my mind.

Mateusz set the world circus dumbbell record last year with a 330-lb dumbbell...at age 25!!!

I can't even fathom how that's possible.

Oh...and Matt did all that at a mere 5'8.5". (parsh included)

Everything else you said about Matt is bang on though.

Would love to see Matt get back to his best shape...or even 355/435/525...but at his age, without gear...I wouldn't bet on it to be possible.

Also, you have to fear for your joints just watching contests these days.

Tommy's recent squat video was inspiring though.

[Bevo]

Don't forget, in 2016, Matt threw his hat into the local open heavyweight "Motors & Muscles" contest, on its 10th anniversary.

The average competitor weight was 245-lb.

Matt was 170-lb, and placed last.

He was impressed by not getting zero in any event, and made the front page of the local sports section.

There were pretty heavy lifts in that contest...950-lb tire flip, 8,900-lb Monster Truck pull, etc.

The perspective here being...the 175-lb CAASA Nationals was lighter...

Thing i like about now having a weight class [since 2016] is that guys at 175-lb can only get so strong... meanwhile, WSM today is so heavy, it almost pains me to watch it.

Prime-Matt could be on point with a 315/405/495 total [strong by normal people standards...not by WSM or Getbig standards], and literally not even BUDGE any implement.

Blows my mind.

Mateusz set the world circus dumbbell record last year with a 330-lb dumbbell...at age 25!!!

I can't even fathom how that's possible.

Oh...and Matt did all that at a mere 5'8.5". (parsh included)

Everything else you said about Matt is bang on though.

Would love to see Matt get back to his best shape...or even 355/435/525...but at his age, without gear...I wouldn't bet on it to be possible.

Also, you have to fear for your joints just watching contests these days.

Tommy's recent squat video was inspiring though.

 

Haha (parsh included)

[SF1900]

OP must have a thing for these boys.


http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=636394.0

Oh, I do! 

[Bevo]

Oh, I do! 

Rory won’t be too happy

[SF1900]

Rory won’t be too happy

He is the jealous type!

[BUCK Murdock]

I guess you also head to toe tattoos to join the club.

[Kwon]

I guess you also head to toe tattoos to join the club.

Nice seeing you post BUCK!

[Matt]

 

Haha (parsh included)

Pauly Shore called it a semi, but I prefer parsh.

[tres_taco_combo]

Jon Pall Sigmarssson

first time seeing him on espn compete against OD Wilson - they had some event running around a track with bricks on their back

John Pall is proof of Viking genetics - there are some men who truly have vikings genetics - the American fighter Brock Lenser comes to mind. (from Dakotas, Minnesota) where many Nordic relocated.

[Kwon]

first time seeing him on espn compete against OD Wilson - they had some event running around a track with bricks on their back

John Pall is proof of Viking genetics - there are some men who truly have vikings genetics - the American fighter Brock Lenser comes to mind. (from Dakotas, Minnesota) where many Nordic relocated.

Brock Lenser is almost as tough as his cousins Brick Linsner and Brock Lesnar.

[fredrollon]

Do you know if that spinal hump is from squatting...or just genetic? Johnnie O. Jackson has it too. I know he squatted heavy. He had a tumor on his lung a couple years back. I hope he's ok.

Odd question, I know. Just thought to ask since you seem to know a lot about heavy lifting.

Didn't notice the bone spur, until you pointed it out.

[Coach is Back!]

Whatever the case the dude holds several American and National records and they managed to create a hell of a brand for themselves.

[Rambone]

Who’s more dangerous, the Cali Cartel or the Strength Cartel?

[SF1900]

This is horrible. There is absolutely no reason to look like this, just to lift a lot of weight.