Author Topic: 525lbs raw BP by Dennis Cieri (Read 7819 times)

The_Punisher · « **on:** July 30, 2007, 11:52:49 AM »

I heard a lot of people are talking about this guy as one of the strongest sub-200lbs outthere. But I don't think he's ready yet to join the big boys

The Squadfather · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2007, 11:55:59 AM »

damn

strong dude for sure, awesome stuff.

Al-Gebra · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2007, 11:57:16 AM »

that is nothing. Mr. I-one would own his ass.

SirTraps · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2007, 11:59:13 AM »

pretty amazing, the guy doesnt look like hes juiced either.

The Squadfather · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:01:21 PM »

Quote from: SirTraps on July 30, 2007, 11:59:13 AM

pretty amazing, the guy doesnt look like hes juiced either.

he's a big boy in the upper body and i'd say he's juiced for sure although nothing too crazy, he's put together well but he's not huge by any means but he is one incredibly strong bencher to pause 525 like that and then hang with it when he hit that sticking point, i thought he'd never lock that fuckker out.

The_Punisher · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:10:31 PM »

yes indeed. this was a bone cracking 525lbs raw

The_Punisher · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:16:46 PM »

Dennis Cieri - Nat'l Champion. IPF World Bench Press Record Holder, 562 lbs @ 198

The Squadfather · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:18:57 PM »

nice little body on his girl.

BEAST 8692 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:30:27 PM »

very impressive lift.

he must have shoulder joints made out of titanium or something.

MONSTER_TRICEPS · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:32:44 PM »

His quads look tiny in comparison to his upper body.

Monster bench.

gordiano · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:32:57 PM »

NICE LIFT!!!!!

Overload · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:56:18 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on July 30, 2007, 12:01:21 PM

he's a big boy in the upper body and i'd say he's juiced for sure although nothing too crazy, he's put together well but he's not huge by any means but he is one incredibly strong bencher to pause 525 like that and then hang with it when he hit that sticking point, i thought he'd never lock that fuckker out.

He's one of the most drug tested men in powerlifting. He has been training for 24 years or something.

i believe he is the "closest" thing on this earth to a true "drug free" champion. he may have used but i'm positive he's clean 90% of the time.

i've met him in person and he is not big at all, you would never believe he was as strong as he is. also one heck of a nice guy.

he has insane lockout strength.

The Squadfather · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:59:23 PM »

Quote from: Overload on July 30, 2007, 12:56:18 PM

He's one of the most drug tested men in powerlifting. He has been training for 24 years or something.

i believe he is the "closest" thing on this earth to a true "drug free" champion. he may have used but i'm positive he's clean 90% of the time.

i've met him in person and he is not big at all, you would never believe he was as strong as he is. also one heck of a nice guy.

he has insane lockout strength.

yeah i'd believe it although his arms and shoulders look pretty damn big in that youtube clip.

Overload · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2007, 12:59:58 PM »

also the guy cracked his sternum in 2004 when he dumped over 600 pounds on it doing a shirted meet. they had to cut the shirt off him. he came back and tried the 2nd attempt anyway a few minutes later. a true warrior.

Overload · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2007, 01:02:42 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on July 30, 2007, 12:59:23 PM

yeah i'd believe it although his arms and shoulders look pretty damn big in that youtube clip.

yeah he's got some size but doesn't look like a 500+ pound RAW bencher.

i competed against him years ago in USAPL.

hangclean · « **Reply #15 on:** July 30, 2007, 01:08:48 PM »

One of the guys' I train with used to compete against him years ago. I'm pretty sure he is drug free. For some reason he doesnt get much out of a shirt either.

BEAST 8692 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2007, 01:11:53 PM »

i want to know how he does it and hasn't tore up his pecs and rotators yet

he's got very wide elbows and actually has a fair rom for the raw weight he benches. it makes me cringe just watching it.

The Squadfather · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2007, 01:13:33 PM »

Quote from: BEAST 8692 on July 30, 2007, 01:11:53 PM

i want to know how he does it and hasn't tore up his pecs and rotators yet

he's got very wide elbows and actually has a fair rom for the raw weight he benches. it makes me cringe just watching it.

probably handles that weight every week for years.

Overload · « **Reply #18 on:** July 30, 2007, 01:15:26 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on July 30, 2007, 01:13:33 PM

probably handles that weight every week for years.

Exactly.

He's been powerlifting since he was 14. i think he is 38 now.

HUGEPECS · « **Reply #19 on:** July 30, 2007, 01:28:59 PM »

wow....that is one strong dude to say the least

SirTraps · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2007, 05:13:24 PM »

some guys are natural bench pressers, if youve lifted enough you know what i mean. I think it is the attachments of your rotator cuff and basic structure that makes some guys just natural bench pressers.

A friend of mine lifetime natural 205 does 425 no problem, another short italian guy 5-7 170 pounds does 385 no problem.

danielson · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2007, 05:16:38 PM »

Why is he wearing a Sinlglet?

Camel Jockey · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2007, 06:09:39 PM »

Strong mofo..

Overload · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2007, 08:27:58 AM »

Quote from: danielson on July 30, 2007, 05:16:38 PM

Why is he wearing a Sinlglet?

It's required by powerlifting rules for every lift, even RAW lifts.

Colossus_500 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2007, 09:24:31 AM »

Very impressive!!! The most impressive I've seen anyone bench in person was a few years back when a guy pressed 400 at a bodyweight of 148.