Brad Castleberry

[Fortress]

How does that benefit you in any way?

It doesn't. It's just what I believe. You asked.

Like if I ask a hockey fan what NHL team he believes is superior. His answer just is his answer.

[Shizzo]

Heaven forbid a white person defend their race.

As to white supremacy, are you suggesting other races achieved as much as whites did?  

I am all about being proud of your heritage. In fact, that is the reason we have all of these problems today. In America, we fly a flag of diversity (like it or not) and it is becoming the norm for most nations of this world.

I love how people shout: "we need to keep immigrants out of our country!" Yet America was founded off of immigrants.

[Fortress]

I am all about being proud of your heritage. In fact, that is the reason we have all of these problems today. In America, we fly a flag of diversity (like it or not) and it is becoming the norm for most nations of this world.

I love how people shout: "we need to keep immigrants out of our country!" Yet America was founded off of immigrants.

No, America was founded and established by settlers.

[Van_Bilderass]

It doesn't. It's just what I believe. You asked.

Like if I ask a hockey fan what NHL team he believes is superior. His answer just is his answer.

Fortress, are you familiar with Jack Donovan? Has written some interesting stuff. Just posted this:
https://www.jack-donovan.com/axis/2017/05/why-i-am-not-a-white-nationalist/

[Fortress]

I am all about being proud of your heritage. In fact, that is the reason we have all of these problems today. In America, we fly a flag of diversity (like it or not) and it is becoming the norm for most nations of this world.

I love how people shout: "we need to keep immigrants out of our country!" Yet America was founded off of immigrants.

For as long as I live, I'll desire to exist among my own.

I don't wish harm upon those from other races and cultures, but I generally do not want them to be my neighbours. If I wish to experience them and their cultures, I will visit their nations/regions.

[BB]

The Russians even have fake bumper plates too -

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Also he's in California, it wouldn't hard to find a prop house to supply fake weights. Ivanko has aluminum sets that they use for trade shows, and loan out sometimes. Neauveux had some for photo shoots, etc.... One of the arguments is that they are octagonal plates, and usually not faked, but that's neither here nor there with the things new casting methods and materials have made possible. This is one of those things that won't be settled till he does it in front of other impartial lifters.

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[Fortress]

Fortress, are you familiar with Jack Donovan? Has written some interesting stuff. Just posted this:
https://www.jack-donovan.com/axis/2017/05/why-i-am-not-a-white-nationalist/

Thank you. I'll read it tonight. Promise.

[Fortress]

Okay, I read it. Had several minutes.

Very good piece. Food for thought.

Although I am quite successful in a few endeavours, so not what he stereotypes a white supremist to be, and I'm certainly not broken. I've been injured, physically and emotionally, like most everyone, but my scars are tales of living life. Nothing more or less.

The author's smart and thoughtful, but he's not approaching anything entirely truthful.

However, as I say, there's much to ponder in the article, and it educates in several directions.

[Shizzo]

Okay, I read it. Had several minutes.

Very good piece. Food for thought.

Although I am quite successful in a few endeavours, so not what he stereotypes a white supremist to be, and I'm certainly not broken. I've been injured, physically and emotionally, like most everyone, but my scars are tales of living life. Nothing more or less.

The author's smart and thoughtful, but he's not approaching anything entirely truthful.

However, as I say, there's much to ponder in the article, and it educates in several directions.

Your name is very telling. I now know why you are so angry at the world. Your heart is a Fortress.

[Bevo]

Yes, of course.

As an editor for a bbing magazine in past with that kind of mindset, how did u deal with Hebrew bbers? Put on a fake persona and then talk shit behind their backs?

If people are openly racist, I'm sure they can say the things they type on the internet in person, doesn't seem to be the case though, that's why it's easier to hide behind a screen name

[TTfit]

Great catch on the gym containing round plates when bozo brings octagonal plates. Hands down he's faking.

[Simple Simon]

Great catch on the gym containing round plates when bozo brings octagonal plates. Hands down he's faking.

You would think there was videos online of people fucking about with his bars taking the piss.

[Fortress]

As an editor for a bbing magazine in past with that kind of mindset, how did u deal with Hebrew bbers? Put on a fake persona and then talk shit behind their backs?

If people are openly racist, I'm sure they can say the things they type on the internet in person, doesn't seem to be the case though, that's why it's easier to hide behind a screen name

A) My time at MMI was over 20 years ago. My worldview has changed and evolved. Ex: Twenty years ago I was still committed to Roman Catholicism.

B) I don't hate individuals. Haney is still one of my favourite people, for example.

C) in person, I don't hide my politics or my feelings on nationalism and such.

[johnnynoname]

A) My time at MMI was over 20 years ago.

wait...you worked there

please tell me you started a thread somewhere where you talked about how weird Bill Phillips was

I'm soooo old that I remember when Muscle Media was LEGIT the best periodical on the market and THEN turned into that thing it eventually became

[Yamcha]

wait...you worked there

please tell me you started a thread somewhere where you talked about how weird Bill Phillips was

I'm soooo old that I remember when Muscle Media was LEGIT the best periodical on the market and THEN turned into that thing it eventually became

Johnny, has anyone ever told you that you look like Todd off of Wedding Crashers:

[Van_Bilderass]

wait...you worked there

please tell me you started a thread somewhere where you talked about how weird Bill Phillips was

I'm soooo old that I remember when Muscle Media was LEGIT the best periodical on the market and THEN turned into that thing it eventually became

MMI not MM2K

[johnnynoname]

this is horrible news yo

[The Keto Kid]

Ok lets say he's using fake plates, how does one even attempt to transport 10 fakes plates into a gym? Huge luggage? Hockey bag?

[Nails]

If they were fake plates someone at that gym would of exposed him, just look at how he acts in the gym, only Jason Genova is more annoying

[The Keto Kid]

If they were fake plates someone at that gym would of exposed him, just look at how he acts in the gym, only Jason Genova is more annoying

That's what I'm saying, I mean maybe if he was going to the gym at like 3am and the place is empty, I can see this fake plate scenario a possibility, buts it's a full gym, daylight, and the bar is bending. Not trying to defend the guy, actually can't stand him, but just can't makes sense of the whole fake plate thing.

[Tennisballz]

When you've got several bodybuilders and powerlifters who train at the same gym as Bradley confirming that the weights are real, I think you have to start believing them.
I still think Bradley is a douche, but his strength appears to be legit. Check out his vertical leaps and box jumps for instance. He's got great explosive power.

Jumping ability is highly genetic.  He would certainly be a good jumper regardless of his lifting poundages.  It's quite obvious castleberry can't truly put up the numbers.  He's been offered thousands to come to a powerlifting meet and hasn't.  

[Bevo]

If they were fake plates someone at that gym would of exposed him, just look at how he acts in the gym, only Jason Genova is more annoying

Can any getbiggers in the socal area volunteer and go to the gym dingleberry works out in and record/confirm and load the plates for him??

[DOGGCRAPP]

I think Dante Doggcrapp has said the plates are real, he trains at that gym iirc. Though I did argue with Dante years ago when he thought Brad was honest when he claimed natural. "Brad has decided to never juice, he's going to concentrate on football" or something like that. Brad then admitted to using "pro-hormones" and "pro-steroids" and Dante's response was, "I guess you think prohormones is juicing". Well yeah, I do and I don't think that was the full extent of it either even back then. But anyway, I don't think Dante would lie about that.

Not to say I trust a guy like Brad, and I haven't looked at all his vids so I don't know. I'm sure he's strong and a lot of the lifts are partial and assisted so keep that in mind.

LOL yea thats exactly what I said....jesus....""Brad has decided to never juice, he's going to concentrate on football" or something like that"......ok...thats not what i said but who cares........ Oh man I cant even believe im talking about this guy again....why do i even bother. Let me straighten everyone out here ok.

a)He is 29-30 years old now. He weighs about 245-255 now. Back when he was 19-21 he was competing at 192-203 or something like that. He swore to me he was natural at that bodyweight....and his training partners swore it to me too. Obviously he is blasting nowadays. To make Van Bilderass happy Im going to say this "he was probably straight out bullshitting me" back then...I really dont care but seeing Van Bilderass bring this up every year for the last decade, there you go....you are right, I am wrong. He was probably lying to me. He is much bigger now and much leaner now than back then but he was probably lying his ass off...ok now that that is out of the way.

b) Nobody here in San Diego give a crap about this guy like people on the internet do. Yea its annoying as hell what he does and how he acts in his videos....he isnt making good money....Instagram likes and followers does not equal money made

c) He is ungodly strong. Yea its pretty shocking how strong he is at that lean of a bodyweight. He is starting to get injured more and more so its probably going to come back at him as he gets into his 30's

d) There is no fake weights here. Dont take my word for it, he isnt hard to find as someone else said on this thread.....there was just a thread on this on Geard up newsgroup where 4 other people who lift in the same gyms besides me said the same thing. You could not bring fake weights into these gyms. The picture of him in front of the squat rack...thats 24 hour fitness on sycamore in vista. You would have to walk thru the parking lot with fake weights, past the front desk, thru the TRX section, up two flights of stairs, and then all the way the length of the gym to get to the squat rack with fake weights in front of everyone in the gym to get there. It is not happening

e) He cannot bench 675. He cannot squat whatever is on the bar in front of the squat rack picture. There are no fake weights here. He is not hard to find..he lifts at 10am in the morning at 3-4 gyms here in North County San Diego. I lifted in the same gym with him for 10 years at the same time, I couldnt even count how many times ive seen him train. He doesnt even bring in a gym bag nevermind fake weights...the only thing Ive ever seen him walk thru the front door with is a phone...thats it. I have seen him deadlift 7 plates each side for reps probably 40 times. I have seen him do 4-5 plates plus each side on the bench press probably 200 times. I have seen him do 4 plate plus inclines probably 200 times. I know ive seen him do a 495 incline for i think 2 reps. Ive seen him do dips with five 45's on the dip belt. Ive seen him do 3 plates each side on ez bar tricep extensions for reps.....and a bunch of other stuff. He has insane genetics for strength and jumping ability.

f) his diet sucks...every single guy reading this post would have 25-30lbs more muscle mass on himself with this guys genetics because his diet to gain muscle mass is awful. But his genetics allow him to make gains but he should be much bigger. His triceps arent great...and in person he is much smaller than a IFBB pro of the same height. Regardless he is seriously strong. But again any getbigger who knows how to eat would be bigger with this guys genetic gifts. Its not fair but it is what it is.

g) Ok here is the gist of it. He does super spotting and half reps. I have no idea why he feels 500lbs lifted by himself in the bench press is not impressive but I guess he does. So these pictures and videos you see he is doing super spotting...which mean his training partner is pulling up the bar by 150-200lbs on the bench and doing the same if not more on the squats. That is it explained....they are pulling up on the bar and making it look like he is lifting way more than he can actually lift. I have no idea why he does it...i guess for instagram likes or whatever....but that is what is going on.

This video right here is exactly what is going on....I cannot even explain it any more clearer. The weights are real...but there is serious super spotting going on. Its been going on for years and years.      

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[BB]

Ok lets say he's using fake plates, how does one even attempt to transport 10 fakes plates into a gym? Huge luggage? Hockey bag?

It wouldn't need to be 10 plates, just enough to have a decent amount of difference between claimed and actual weight. That is the way a lot of films and strongman shows do/did it. You use enough weight to get a bar bend, and actual exertion, but still within the lifter's strength levels.  A decent quality fake #45 could weight between #8 and #18 depending on material used. He'd only need a couple of pairs handy to be a #100 plus pounds under weight.

Until he does it in front of other lifters that have nothing to gain, it will always be a question mark as to what is going on with those lifts.

[TTfit]

Interesting point about the squatter assisting him by about 150 to 200 pounds. That would explain a lot.

However just because nobody has seen him bring in fake plates doesn't mean he doesn't. I once went to a gym that kept hollow plates behind the counter for photo shoots and would bring them out on request.