Eddie Hall just pulled 465kg - Serious Power

[Radical Plato]

Seriously,what's wrong with some of you? Any man who has passion in his (brief) life for something or in the pursuit of something is better off than the mindless billions who drudge through existence with not an ounce of fire in their bellies.

That you don't care about achieving spectacular results in physical strength shouldn't motivate to criticize those who do. I have a feeling those who attack are among those mentioned who aren't particularly exceptional in much of anything.

Those with passion and a burning motivation for greatness rarely don't champion others with the same drive and heart to become/achieve something that very few would ever date attempt.

Weak and pathetic men, you.

I agree with this.  A lot of sports at the highest level carry fatal risks.  Amazing how many haters there are out there!
Strength Training can add another dimension to anyone's training, and these guys who push the envelope are responsible for much knowledge and wisdom in the acquisition of strength. You many not want to be the strongest, but what MAN doesn't want to be stronger?  I respect the hell out of these men, they sacrifice an easy anonymous lifestyle while putting themselves out there in the public spotlight for all and sundry to either praise or criticise.

[Radical Plato]

I simply care for the man's health.

Why? I can barely muster up enough concern for my own health let alone any other man's.

[Simple Simon]

Seriously,what's wrong with some of you? Any man who has passion in his (brief) life for something or in the pursuit of something is better off than the mindless billions who drudge through existence with not an ounce of fire in their bellies.

That you don't care about achieving spectacular results in physical strength shouldn't motivate to criticize those who do. I have a feeling those who attack are among those mentioned who aren't particularly exceptional in much of anything.

Those with passion and a burning motivation for greatness rarely don't champion others with the same drive and heart to become/achieve something that very few would ever date attempt.

Weak and pathetic men, you.

[Simple Simon]

I agree with this.  A lot of sports at the highest level carry fatal risks.  Amazing how many haters there are out there!
Strength Training can add another dimension to anyone's training, and these guys who push the envelope are responsible for much knowledge and wisdom in the acquisition of strength. You many not want to be the strongest, but what MAN doesn't want to be stronger?  I respect the hell out of these men, they sacrifice an easy anonymous lifestyle while putting themselves out there in the public spotlight for all and sundry to either praise or criticise.

[Dave D]

sat in the corner at social gatherings sweating like a pig with a paper plate of sausage rolls telling everyone who walks past he can deadlift 500kilos.

Not a single fuck will be given.

Lol, that's a funny visual.

Well done.

[ProudVirgin69]

Seriously,what's wrong with some of you? Any man who has passion in his (brief) life for something or in the pursuit of something is better off than the mindless billions who drudge through existence with not an ounce of fire in their bellies.

That you don't care about achieving spectacular results in physical strength shouldn't motivate to criticize those who do. I have a feeling those who attack are among those mentioned who aren't particularly exceptional in much of anything.

Those with passion and a burning motivation for greatness rarely don't champion others with the same drive and heart to become/achieve something that very few would ever date attempt.

Weak and pathetic men, you.

The difference is that most who pursue their passion don't do so at the expense of their health & wellbeing

[chaos]

The difference is that most who pursue their passion don't do so at the expense of their health & wellbeing

Bullshit.

[Dave D]

The difference is that most who pursue their passion don't do so at the expense of their health & wellbeing

No disrespect but can you give an example?

Most people I know that pursue their goals go all in.  At the time they seem obsessive and after its accomplished they usually agree they may have went over board (I'm talking simple things like a room remodel or working overtime for vacation money) and compromised health with stress and lack of sleep.

Again not attacking just making a general observation, I don't feel that for most of these guys (bodybuilding/plifting) are making choices with long term plans but there are no guarantees in life. If they're all in that's on them.

We all know people who pursued worthwhile goals like family and relationships and those ended poorly. We don't tell them to not get involved again.

[chaos]

No disrespect but......blah blah blah.....bullshit

Call it how you see it, dingleberry.

[Dave D]

Call it how you see it, dingleberry.

Hahaha hahaha

You're my favorite mod...........in this thread.

The thunder dome is brutal, I'm trying to restore peace and friendly discourse.

That's how I see it.

[chaos]

Hahaha hahaha

You're my favorite mod...........in this thread.

The thunder dome is brutal, I'm trying to restore peace and friendly discourse.

That's how I see it.

Can't restore what never existed.

[Dave D]

Can't restore what never existed.

I lose.

You've won.

[chaos]

I lose.

You've won.

We're all winners on getbig!
And gosh darn it, people like you!

[Dave D]

We're all winners on getbig!
And gosh darn it, people like you!

Thats why I keep coming back

[ProudVirgin69]

No disrespect but can you give an example?

Most people I know that pursue their goals go all in.  At the time they seem obsessive and after its accomplished they usually agree they may have went over board (I'm talking simple things like a room remodel or working overtime for vacation money) and compromised health with stress and lack of sleep.

Again not attacking just making a general observation, I don't feel that for most of these guys (bodybuilding/plifting) are making choices with long term plans but there are no guarantees in life. If they're all in that's on them.

We all know people who pursued worthwhile goals like family and relationships and those ended poorly. We don't tell them to not get involved again.

Sure, like you say someone who works overtime for vacation money or to save up for some purchase might suffer from stress or lack of sleep in the short term.  That doesn't lead to them being a candidate for hip surgery/dialysis/etc at age 40.  Same with most other passions, be they craftsmanship, artistic, or activist in nature.

Powerlifting & bodybuilding at the elite level are unique in the extreme physical toll that they take on the body.  Of course, it's your life, if you don't mind being an invalid at an early age, go for it

[local hero]

if he eats his sausage rolls at a powerlifting meet then yes, if its a wedding or christening then , no, no they wont.

As WSM and the British strongest man are on prime TV in the UK you know fine well he's a celebrity in his area, everyone knows who the 28 stone strongman with the mr T hair cut is....

[phreak]

The difference is that most who pursue their passion don't do so at the expense of their health & wellbeing

Nope. A passion is something you would give your all for. Anything else is just a nice-to-have that you would drop as soon as things get difficult.

[phreak]

As WSM and the British strongest man are on prime TV in the UK you know fine well he's a celebrity in his area, everyone knows who the 28 stone strongman with the mr T hair cut is....

Europe's Strongest Man in Leeds last year, 7000 people chanting his name before the first event had even started. So yes, people do know.

[mr.turbo]

wrist wraps?

sorry not impressed

[SuperTed]

As WSM and the British strongest man are on prime TV in the UK you know fine well he's a celebrity in his area, everyone knows who the 28 stone strongman with the mr T hair cut is....

Eddie's official Facebook page has over 300,000 fans and growing so he's definitely somewhat of a mini celebrity. I also remember Terry Hollands saying that he regularly gets recognized when out shopping and people often want to take pics with him.

[phreak]

wrist wraps?

sorry not impressed

Hope you're just trolling... for those who are not: He is pulling as a first event in a strongman competition. Most events require insane grip strength, so it makes sense to not overly tax your grip on the first event. Since he's great at farmer's walk I'm pretty sure his grip is okay. Though admittedly not the best in the world.

[Disco187]

I do not watch strongman but what is  the wt limit to those bars, that was some serious flexion that bar had in that lift.