Standing Behind-The-Neck (BTN) Presses - Ted Arcidi

[MCWAY]

This is the first time I've ever seen anyone do standing BTNs (at least with any legitimate weight).

I've seen Ted Arcidi mainly in old IronMan articles after he retired. I didn't know he was that darn BIG in his prime!!

[Royalty]

Old news. Where the hell have you been?

[MCWAY]

Old news. Where the hell have you been?

As I said, I've heard of Arcidi years ago....decades actually. I knew about his bench press prowess and read articles about him back in the 90s in IronMan (probably have some in my garage stored away). I just never seen him (or anyone) doing standing BTNs.

Every guy I've ever seen push up major weight on BTNs do them seated. And some of them use Smith machines.

[funk51]

This is the first time I've ever seen anyone do standing BTNs (at least with any legitimate weight).

I've seen Ted Arcidi mainly in old IronMan articles after he retired. I didn't know he was that darn BIG in his prime!!

   

 

[wes]

Arcidi was in our gym years ago and did Skullcrushers with ease with 3 plates a side for lots of reps.

I`ve told this story numerous times on here that he gave a kid a $100.00 tip for walking a block and bringing him back a sub from Subway.

[Rambone]

I can’t wait until AndImOnFire bumps this thread in 16 years!

[MCWAY]

Arcidi was in our gym years ago and did Skullcrushers with ease with 3 plates a side for lots of reps.

I`ve told this story numerous times on here that he gave a kid a $100.00 tip for walking a block and bringing him back a sub from Subway.

WOW!! The only guy I've seen do that (on video, at least) is that Craig Munson guy, that CT Fletcher mentioned.

[Sandrock]

Impressive.  But he has really wonky left elbow mechanics when he presses.

[Sandrock]

Also in that video with Paul Bearer Ted has an impressive 18.5 inch neck there.  Some more bridges and he could've almost caught up to Hankins.

[Van_Bilderass]

Google says 650 bench raw. One hell of a bench but now the raw record is close to 800 if I'm not mistaken. And the "equipped" is like 1300 lmao and their raw bench is not even half

[Stephano]

650 is huge, but his OHP is even more impressive than his bench IMO.

Does anybody these days do reps with 375 pounds?!

[wes]

WOW!! The only guy I've seen do that (on video, at least) is that Craig Munson guy, that CT Fletcher mentioned.

I saw him............it was relatively easy.

[Humble Narcissist]

Google says 650 bench raw. One hell of a bench but now the raw record is close to 800 if I'm not mistaken. And the "equipped" is like 1300 lmao and their raw bench is not even half

I doubt the 800 raw was done as strictly as Ted's 650.

[Van_Bilderass]

I doubt the 800 raw was done as strictly as Ted's 650.

I don't know, depends if it's a comp lift and a bit on the specific rules, I think there are lots of 300kg/660lbs of gym lifts. Even some shot putters bouncing it.

[oldgolds]

Amazing what steroids will do...

[Humble Narcissist]

Amazing what steroids will do...

And short arm genetics.

[Van_Bilderass]

Amazing what steroids will do...

Not sure if serious. There is a claim that steroids will "only" add 10% compared to if the same guy had absolutely maxed his powerlifts naturally over a long period. Poliquin said it, among others. I saw a friend add just about that to the three powerlifts in 2 years of juicing after having lifted for 2 decades+ natural and having been an elite natural competitive powerlifter, so it's not always that dramatic a difference. But yeah, steroids help a bit for sure