Author Topic: Interviews with Dave and Mike Pulcinella (Raising the Bar 1+2 DVDs). (Read 10648 times)

Matt C · « **on:** May 05, 2007, 03:52:08 AM »

Mike produced the DVD, "Raising the Bar" featuring his brother Dave, who is a top amateur competitor who I think will very likely turn pro at the North American championships this year by winning the Masters heavyweight class and overall.

INTERVIEWS WITH DAVE AND MIKE:

http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/davepulcinellainterview05052007.html

http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/mikepulcinellainterview05052007.html

RTB1 VIDEO PREVIEW:

RTB2 VIDEO PREVIEW:

I'd say Dave's chances of turning pro at the Master's North American championships is pretty high. What do you guys say?

columbusdude82 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2007, 05:26:20 AM »

I say Dave's shorts almost look like a skirt in that first pic.

Dave you look awesome!!!

Pollux · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2007, 05:30:48 AM »

Quote from: columbusdude82 on May 05, 2007, 05:26:20 AM

I say Dave's shorts almost look like a skirt in that first pic.

HAHAHA...sorry, Dave. But that was a bit funny.

Best of luck to you, brother!

Dballn247 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2007, 05:35:06 AM »

Good luck Dave. Looking large..................a s usual.

The Squadfather · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2007, 08:36:40 AM »

my Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Dave was doing flat db presses with 90's and behind the neck db extensions with a 65 pound db!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

alexxx · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2007, 08:41:10 AM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on May 05, 2007, 08:36:40 AM

my Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Dave was doing flat db presses with 90's and behind the neck db extensions with a 65 pound db!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess that is why they say he is raising the bar??

michael arvilla · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2007, 08:42:58 AM »

Great stuff ...........both Dave and Mike = great guys!

The Squadfather · « **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2007, 08:43:15 AM »

Quote from: alexxx on May 05, 2007, 08:41:10 AM

I guess that is why they say he is raising the bar??

hahahah, you would destroy this clown in the gym Alexxx, he's got no heart and he's all drugs.

alexxx · « **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2007, 08:48:36 AM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on May 05, 2007, 08:43:15 AM

hahahah, you would destroy this clown in the gym Alexxx, he's got no heart and he's all drugs.

He has terrible form. I can't believe my eyes!

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2007, 10:23:04 AM »

hmm seems like an informative video...
not a strong guy though...
so big yet so weak...
?

Stavios · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2007, 10:27:57 AM »

Quote from: mesmorph78 on May 05, 2007, 10:23:04 AM

hmm seems like an informative video...
not a strong guy though...
so big yet so weak...
?

I didn't see the video but maybe he use a lot of slow rep or giant sets ?

usually I never put more than 180 lbs on the bench for my workouts, yesterday I went a little heavier and I sets of 8 reps with 275 lbs and my chest is WAY less sore than usually

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 05, 2007, 10:34:12 AM »

watch the video..
he"s using weights i was using after my first 9 monthsno say a year of training . particularly the tricep extensions...
also take into consideration the size of this guy..and obviosly the food and drug intake....

Stavios · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2007, 10:52:42 AM »

nop, honestly I don't see anything bad about his training style exept the shitty form on the lat pull down

most huge dudes at my gym train this way too

we got a 6'4 290 lbs dude who is getting ready for the Mr.Quebec and he never complained that we only have 120's dumbells.

bodybuilding isn't about strenght IMO, I am pretty sure that if Dave wanted to do a very simple set of 8 reps on a given exercise, he would be pretty strong

The Squadfather · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2007, 12:49:12 PM »

Quote from: mesmorph78 on May 05, 2007, 10:34:12 AM

watch the video..
he"s using weights i was using after my first 9 monthsno say a year of training . particularly the tricep extensions...
also take into consideration the size of this guy..and obviosly the food and drug intake....

exactly Meso all bullshit aside i'll gaurantee that you could wipe the floor with this guy training wise and you don't even compete.

eastcoastbbman · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2007, 01:12:16 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on May 05, 2007, 12:49:12 PM

exactly Meso all bullshit aside i'll gaurantee that you could wipe the floor with this guy training wise and you don't even compete.

lol!!! boy, it really didnt take you long to chime in, did it?!?! and to think, i actually used to care about your opinion before i saw pictures of your big, fat, bloated, cellulite ridden, estrogen riddled, gyno sporting, potato chip eating ass!!!

by the way, all of those workout clips in this video were filmed about 4-5 weeks out of my show. i am capable of lifting much more weight than whats shown, but whats the point?!?!? those clips are an accurate representation of how i train right before a show. it is what it is....thats what i lift...so what!??!

eastcoastbbman · « **Reply #15 on:** May 05, 2007, 01:14:25 PM »

Quote from: Stavios on May 05, 2007, 10:27:57 AM

I didn't see the video but maybe he use a lot of slow rep or giant sets ?

usually I never put more than 180 lbs on the bench for my workouts, yesterday I went a little heavier and I sets of 8 reps with 275 lbs and my chest is WAY less sore than usually

exactly.....thank you. why is the amount of weight i use the sole focus here?

The Squadfather · « **Reply #16 on:** May 05, 2007, 01:14:51 PM »

Quote from: eastcoastbbman on May 05, 2007, 01:12:16 PM

lol!!! boy, it really didnt take you long to chime in, did it?!?! and to think, i actually used to care about your opinion before i saw pictures of your big, fat, bloated, cellulite ridden, estrogen riddled, gyno sporting, potato chip eating ass!!!

by the way, all of those workout clips in this video were filmed about 4-5 weeks out of my show. i am capable of lifting much more weight than whats shown, but whats the point?!?!? those clips are an accurate representation of how i train right before a show. it is what it is....thats what i lift...so what!??!

you're weak as a baby kitten.

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2007, 01:27:58 PM »

Quote from: eastcoastbbman on May 05, 2007, 01:14:25 PM

exactly.....thank you. why is the amount of weight i use the sole focus here?

.. wsup man.. is that you in the clips... cool...
i am in no way direscpting you... at all
but it comes with the territory....
whenever i watch a bb video i always look at the weight that is used as a means to inspire me to lift even heavier...
so far ionly a few have really blown me away namely coleman ... levrone... comier..and jay in some respect..
for me its all about strenght...not how strong one looks...
coleman deadlifetd 800 five weeks out..
and thats how i train.. heavy all the time...
but then again i am not a bb

i have over a 17 bb dvd's all to be inspired...
it may seem crude but i am sure when a lot of people watch bb dvd's that what they watch it for to be inspired.

alexxx · « **Reply #18 on:** May 05, 2007, 01:38:35 PM »

Quote from: mesmorph78 on May 05, 2007, 01:27:58 PM

.. wsup man.. is that you in the clips... cool...
i am in no way direscpting you... at all
but it comes with the territory....
whenever i watch a bb video i always look at the weight that is used as a means to inspire me to lift even heavier...
so far ionly a few have really blown me away namely coleman ... levrone... comier..and jay in some respect..
for me its all about strenght...not how strong one looks...
coleman deadlifetd 800 five weeks out..
and thats how i train.. heavy all the time...
but then again i am not a bb

i have over a 17 bb dvd's all to be inspired...
it may seem crude but i am sure when a lot of people watch bb dvd's that what they watch it for to be inspired.

Well said meso but you have to remember not all bodybuilders are good role models.

This Mike Pulcinella looks like he has a lot of heart but just does not want to really learn to better himself.

eastcoastbbman · « **Reply #19 on:** May 05, 2007, 01:43:08 PM »

those are fair statements ,bro. but, for me, its NEVER been about what i can and cannot DO in the gym. i suppose if i had never competed, then i may have placed more importance on how much weight i move in the gym as a way of gauging progress. i totally get that. but the OPPOSITE is true for me. i do what i do in the gym solely to LOOK a certain way on a certain day. thats it!!! thats all. its all about that one day, those few minutes onstage...and coming away the winner! ...and to do that, i also need to stay injury free..so therein lies another reason for my training style.

after being in the gym for almost 30 years, ive learned to accept and respect so many various training styles and philosophies, even when they are opposed to my own...if they serve a purpose.

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 05, 2007, 01:47:16 PM »

point taken man...
those are fair points..
as i digressed earlier..
i am not a bodybuilder...
just a recreational lifter...

gatomjp · « **Reply #21 on:** May 05, 2007, 03:11:25 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on May 05, 2007, 12:49:12 PM

exactly Meso all bullshit aside i'll gaurantee that you could wipe the floor with this guy training wise and you don't even compete.

Once again SF, you've shown you don't know anything about BB when you say stuff like that. It's a very adolescent attitude. The only thing that matters in BB is how you look on stage.

gatomjp · « **Reply #22 on:** May 05, 2007, 03:15:16 PM »

Quote from: Stavios on May 05, 2007, 10:52:42 AM

nop, honestly I don't see anything bad about his training style exept the shitty form on the lat pull down

Yet, somehow he has big lats. You think maybe he knows something you don't know?

Agent001 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 05, 2007, 03:43:47 PM »

If this makes any sense Agent001 has decided to throw his 2 cents in...

I know Dave would much rather look like he can bench press 500 rather then doing so...

Big difference between bodybuilding and powerlifting...

More importantly you know deep down inside you are not a pimple on Pulcinella's ass so...

hifrommike · « **Reply #24 on:** May 05, 2007, 03:55:13 PM »

Dave knows he's going to get some of the lunatic fringe on this board. We're lucky he will still continue to post here. We're looking forward to RTB II. & we are wishing Dave the best of luck at the North American Masters this year. Pix of him from the 2006 Masters Nationals are now appearing on Repetrope & USA Muscle websites.