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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Royalty on February 16, 2012, 06:20:01 PM
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(http://zacheven-esh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Franco-TBar.jpg)
(http://beyondthebarbell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/franco-squats-300x292.jpg)
Almost every Franco training pic on google is a deadlifting pic
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the first t-bat one is like he was holding nothing, freaky strong
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Strong mofo thats for sure, too bad he broke his leg in that WSM contest...
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the first t-bat one is like he was holding nothing, freaky strong
Looks fake in that regard to me.
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Franco didn`t need to pose with fake plates....he was super strong.
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Franco didn`t need to pose with fake plates....he was super strong.
QFT.
By the way, the first pic concludes that's another deleted scene from Pumping Iron judging by the recognizable characters who in fact filmed the movie.
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franco was a beast ;D
one of my fave bb'ers, don't get why people hate on him.
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(http://zacheven-esh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Franco-TBar.jpg)
first thing i think when i see this pic is, he needs to lift his head up and stick is chest out.
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(http://zacheven-esh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Franco-TBar.jpg)
(http://beyondthebarbell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/franco-squats-300x292.jpg)
Almost every Franco training pic on google is a deadlifting pic
Cool pics!!! 8)
Nice old plates. But it's "only" like 315 t bar rows + bar and 405 squats I guess.
Still strong tho.
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(http://zacheven-esh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Franco-TBar.jpg)
(http://beyondthebarbell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/franco-squats-300x292.jpg)
Almost every Franco training pic on google is a deadlifting pic
Looks like Danny Padilla and John Balik in the background.
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Cool pics!!! 8)
Nice old plates. But it's "only" like 315 t bar rows + bar and 405 squats I guess.
Still strong tho.
Those lifts are achievable in 6 months on getbig
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Franco didn`t need to pose with fake plates....he was super strong.
Agreed. And I don't think Danny Padilla would have that look on his face unless the weight was real.
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Those lifts are achievable in 6 months on getbig
even less
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first thing i think when i see this pic is, he needs to lift his head up and stick is chest out.
I`m sure if you were around then and advised Franco on back training,that he wouldn`t have ended up with such pitiful back development!! ;D
(http://www.thedeadlift.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/stock/Columbu/franco-columbu-back.jpg)
(http://raw-iron.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=323.0;attach=5577;image)
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I`m sure if you were around then and advised Franco on back training,that he wouldn`t have ended up with such pitiful back development!! ;D
(http://www.thedeadlift.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/stock/Columbu/franco-columbu-back.jpg)
(http://raw-iron.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=323.0;attach=5577;image)
OUCH!
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I`m sure if you were around then and advised Franco on back training,that he wouldn`t have ended up with such pitiful back development!! ;D
lol
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(http://zacheven-esh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Franco-TBar.jpg)
(http://beyondthebarbell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/franco-squats-300x292.jpg)
Almost every Franco training pic on google is a deadlifting pic
i hadnt seen the tbar pic before... are those 45 plates? or 100s ?
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i hadnt seen the tbar pic before... are those 45 plates? or 100s ?
Those are the old fashioned 45`s with a thick outer lip for easy carrying.........no longer made!
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I`m sure if you were around then and advised Franco on back training,that he wouldn`t have ended up with such pitiful back development!! ;D
BBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!!! ;D ;D
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See Franco in Pumping Iron as an intelligent freaky strong individual. See Arnie as the snake and muscle monster he is. And of course see Louie as the punk ass arse crying biatch he is.
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;D
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/194456/FrancoColumbu_192.jpg)
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my favorite scene is when franco blows up the hot water bottle
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my favorite scene is when franco blows up the hot water bottle
go to 48:18 for this scene
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i still cant believe it when he throws the car about, lb for lb strongest of his era? He laughs with 315 on his chest also, then finishes the rep as if it never happened!
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Old deep dish plate........not a good view but the best I could find.
(http://www.oldtimestrongman.com/sites/default/files/york_deepdish3.png)
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Old deep dish plate........not a good view but the best I could find.
(http://www.oldtimestrongman.com/sites/default/files/york_deepdish3.png)
the way all wheels should be made!
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Those are the old fashioned 45`s with a thick outer lip for easy carrying.........no longer made!
Thanks man... i recently worked out at a Golds Gym near Palo Alto ( dont know the exact city where the gym was though), and they had 100lb plates with the same thickness... so i wasnt sure if they were the OLD 45 plates with deep dish, or 100lb plates
that gym is the only gym i saw with 100lb plates
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Thanks man... i recently worked out at a Golds Gym near Palo Alto ( dont know the exact city where the gym was though), and they had 100lb plates with the same thickness... so i wasnt sure if they were the OLD 45 plates with deep dish, or 100lb plates
that gym is the only gym i saw with 100lb plates
No problem dude...........they were about as wide as a 100 pound plate,but much thinner.
EDIT: ^If that makes any fucking sense!! ;D
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No problem dude...........they were about as wide as a 100 pound plate,but much thinner.
EDIT: ^If that makes any fucking sense!! ;D
haha yeah, it was one of those WTF moments at first... but i know what you mean
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haha yeah, it was one of those WTF moments at first... but i know what you mean
I kind of confused myself there at first,but I figured you`d get it. :)
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Looks like Danny Padilla and John Balik in the background.
And the skinny bare legs to the far right belong to Georger Butler.
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Miss those old school plates....they made an awesome sound clanking around when you were repping.
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Scroll down for a couple of videos of Franco deadlifting and benching.
http://domvog51.sportblog.fr/r19507/BODYBUILDING-FORCE/11/
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Miss those old school plates....they made an awesome sound clanking around when you were repping.
Yup,they sang during a set of squats......sweet music!! :(
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(http://zacheven-esh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Franco-TBar.jpg)
(http://beyondthebarbell.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/franco-squats-300x292.jpg)
Almost every Franco training pic on google is a deadlifting pic
maybe he was useing arnold's special weights which were used to impress newcomers to the gym.
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these are the plates fux should have used when he posed for his leg [wrecking] routine.
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Great cover of Franco
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Never should have been Mr Olympia
Should send his apologies to Padilla for the outcome and at least give him a handjob for the troubles
(http://forums.musculardevelopment.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28609&d=1182810425)
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Never should have been Mr Olympia
Should send his apologies to Padilla for the outcome and at least give him a handjob for the troubles
(http://forums.musculardevelopment.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28609&d=1182810425)
you do know that chris dickerson came in second and danny p was 5 th..... :o :o :o :o that year
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Franco had a great physique for a short guy......his 81` Olympia win sucked,but he looked good in other years.
(http://perlbal.hi-pi.com/blog-images/201226/gd/129197046022/Bodybuilding-Franco-Columbu-Gouvernator-Frank-Zane-et-Lou-Hulk-Ferrigno.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UvDw4tEFoHI/TT9Wyyf6PSI/AAAAAAAAABw/M6ZXGN98we8/s1600/columbo1.jpg)
(http://x-menwolverine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/franco_columbu_020.jpg)
(http://perlbal.hi-pi.com/blog-images/201226/gd/1231753968/bodybuilding-70-s-NABBA-Franco-Columbu-Chris-Dickerson.jpg)
(http://www.rebodybuilding.com/forum/attachments/general-articles/183898d1282995528-45th-annual-mr-olympia-weekend-jc190_408.jpg)
(http://cdn.simplyshredded.com/wp-content/gallery/franco/franco_columbu_070.jpg)
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(http://www.theforgedathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/13.jpg)
(http://www.flixya.com/files-photo/m/u/s/musculature900699.jpg)
(http://www.thedeadlift.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/stock/Columbu/franco-columbu-back.jpg)
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Looks fake in that regard to me.
Dude, 7 plates T-bar row is not freakishly strong.
Franco was capable of a hell of a lot more.
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i still cant believe it when he throws the car about, lb for lb strongest of his era? He laughs with 315 on his chest also, then finishes the rep as if it never happened!
Franco was a legitimate pound for pound power lifting badass.
I always liked that scene where he lifts the car up and drags it to the side like it's 300 pounds. Plus he was in an awkward position and still made it look easy.
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Theoretically speaking, would today's supplementation, equipment etc make that much of a difference to his numbers from back then? He genuinely seemed to be freakishly strong for a human being of any size, remembering that he was just a small guy who weighed well under 200lbs.
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(http://www.criticalbench.com/images/Franco-Columbu.jpg)
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(http://www.t-nation.com/img/photos/2010/10-649-05/deadlift-380.jpg)
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Franco didn`t need to pose with fake plates....he was super strong.
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Wes, did you ever hear about what happened to his marriage, I remember he was married to a Dr. Anita Columbu and now he's supposedly "single" according to WIKIPEDIA.
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he looks red here.
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Wes, did you ever hear about what happened to his marriage, I remember he was married to a Dr. Anita Columbu and now he's supposedly "single" according to WIKIPEDIA.
No,I didn`t know he was divorced.
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he looks red here.
Why is franco wearing a mask is he trying to copy kai green
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Franco 1977 WSM. Check out Ken Patera's hair
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Dorian Yates' reply to Franco saying the current pros had no lats...
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(http://www.thedeadlift.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/stock/Columbu/franco-columbu-back.jpg)
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Size comparrison:
Franco
Height
5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight
185 lb (84 kg)
Dorian
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight
110-122kg (235-250lb)
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I think some of the pics on this thread are from the original Pumping Iron book
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Old deep dish plate........not a good view but the best I could find.
(http://www.oldtimestrongman.com/sites/default/files/york_deepdish3.png)
we still got some of these in the gym! i always pick them, they are great
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I`m sure if you were around then and advised Franco on back training,that he wouldn`t have ended up with such pitiful back development!! ;D
(http://www.thedeadlift.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/stock/Columbu/franco-columbu-back.jpg)
(http://raw-iron.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=323.0;attach=5577;image)
Hahaha exactly Wes, I can imagine it .....this monster comes up to him and says 'hey Franco let me give you a tip....dont worry I'm from the Internet.' ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
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first thing i think when i see this pic is, he needs to lift his head up and stick is chest out.
Which is weird because, at that time, he had probably the best back of all time.
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http://zacheven-esh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Franco-TBar.jpg (http://zacheven-esh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Franco-TBar.jpg)
first thing i think when i see this pic is, he needs to lift his head up and stick is chest out.
lol I think his way hits the lower back/lats harder.
Looks like he's rowing/showing off for the camera with 4x100 lb plates on T-bar in the second pic below.
(http://www.bodybuilding-pics.com/106/images/FrancoColumbu_79.jpg)
Almost every Franco training pic on google is a deadlifting pic
Doing a barbell hack squat (found it on the Tight Tan slacks of Dezso Ban blog):
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0g2weN7Zxyk/UvUpRnxEwUI/AAAAAAAAHaw/PFDVhTUrGDs/s1600/001.jpg)