Kazmaier used to barbell curl 405? Ridiculous!

[brianX]

I believe Kaz could do it. We're talking about a guy who bench pressed 315 for 50 reps and could deadlift near 900 lb. A 405 cheat curl isn't at all unbelievable for him.

[body88]

I believe Kaz could do it. We're talking about a guy who bench pressed 315 for 50 reps and could deadlift near 900 lb. A 405 cheat curl isn't at all unbelievable for him.

I dont know about 405. But 315 for sure!

[hangclean]

I believe Kaz could do it. We're talking about a guy who bench pressed 315 for 50 reps and could deadlift near 900 lb. A 405 cheat curl isn't at all unbelievable for him.

Thank you.

[The Master]

In this video, Magnus curls 315 x 4. (A bit of cheating but extremely impressive nevertheless)

[what.]

Vince Goodrum claimed to bench 395 lbs. for 2 reps.  Anyone believe him?

[brianX]

Vince couldn't unrack 395.

[brianX]

WHAT A BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[onlyme]

My damm internet was down for 2 days.  Went into withdrawls.  ANyway.  I have never seen Kaz curl with 405.  I can guarantee you he could have done 315.  Cause I did and I know he was stronger than me.  I did 3 or 4 very strict reps with Ray Mentzer helping me on the last 2 or 3 and I would also have to bend back a bit but not a whole lot.  The way Kaz warmed up with 100's I know he could do the 315.  I also did them on the EZ curl bar.  I didn't like the straight bar cause it hurt my wrists.  I also remember telling everyone on here Kaz benched 405 for 50.  After several people PMed me to confirm I called him.  I was off.  He actually did 315 for 50 and 405 for 27 or 29.

[The Viking]

Kazmaier could curl 405, he did a lot of heavy lifts at the FIBO in Essen in 1995/1996.
In the World Strongest Man contest in 1988 and 1989 he did a log lift of 170 kilo (374). He still is a strong and big man.

[Hurricane Beef !]

My damm internet was down for 2 days.  Went into withdrawls.  ANyway.  I have never seen Kaz curl with 405.  I can guarantee you he could have done 315.  Cause I did and I know he was stronger than me.  I did 3 or 4 very strict reps with Ray Mentzer helping me on the last 2 or 3 and I would also have to bend back a bit but not a whole lot.  The way Kaz warmed up with 100's I know he could do the 315.  I also did them on the EZ curl bar.  I didn't like the straight bar cause it hurt my wrists.  I also remember telling everyone on here Kaz benched 405 for 50.  After several people PMed me to confirm I called him.  I was off.  He actually did 315 for 50 and 405 for 27 or 29.

That dude was unhuman . . . I recall a old WSM contest where they were loading beer kegs and Kaz was throwing them 10 or more feet to make time. I assume the were empty ( still well ore !40lbs ) full they would weigh

The Beef

[JOHN MATRIX]

  He actually did 315 for 50 and 405 for 27 or 29.

that is incomprehensible strength. just mind boggling....

[onlyme]

That dude was unhuman . . . I recall a old WSM contest where they were loading beer kegs and Kaz was throwing them 10 or more feet to make time. I assume the were empty ( still well ore !40lbs ) full they would weigh

The Beef

That is my favorite part ever in the history of WSM.  And the kegs were NOT empty.  He threw them like they weighed 40 lbs.  I remember driving around Honolulu one day.  He was sitting next to me and I ust remember him raising his arm to show me something and the size of his brach-radialus(?) was just huge.  That is a major reason why I always loved hammer curls.  It really made that muscle and your arms look huge.

Here is me a Kaz at the ASC in 2002 or 2003

[the shadow]

i think so kaz could not do it..but kevin levrone and gunter together did a 405lbs curl.there was pic of them where they curled 405lbs.the bar was pretty big,it looked like a squat bar to me and and a total of 405lbs were on the bar.the bar was so big that they both curled on the same bar side by side and they did a couple of reps together. and this was real

[arce377]

I could see Kaz doing that...

[hangclean]

My damm internet was down for 2 days.  Went into withdrawls.  ANyway.  I have never seen Kaz curl with 405.  I can guarantee you he could have done 315.  Cause I did and I know he was stronger than me.  I did 3 or 4 very strict reps with Ray Mentzer helping me on the last 2 or 3 and I would also have to bend back a bit but not a whole lot.  The way Kaz warmed up with 100's I know he could do the 315.  I also did them on the EZ curl bar.  I didn't like the straight bar cause it hurt my wrists.  I also remember telling everyone on here Kaz benched 405 for 50.  After several people PMed me to confirm I called him.  I was off.  He actually did 315 for 50 and 405 for 27 or 29.

Ask about the 405 curls. 

[Bast000]

I'm sure he did it, but he definately used his bodyweight to hoist it up using momentum.  It's not like his biceps did most of the work.

[hangclean]

I'm sure he did it, but he definately used his bodyweight to hoist it up using momentum.  It's not like his biceps did most of the work.

The argument wasnt about the form.

[kyomu]

I believe what Onlyme is saying.
But,I am curious that the arms of Kaz are not so big in spite of his strength.

[hangclean]

I believe what Onlyme is saying.
But,I am curious that the arms of Kaz are not so big in spite of his strength.

that is a recent photo.  Back in the day he was enormous.

[crownshep]

Kaz in his kilt.
And he did like goldfish.

[kyomu]

that is a recent photo.  Back in the day he was enormous.

Yes. I know,But not like present mass monsters.
But, his strength is more than those mass monsters of now.

[Kamikaze Paul]

Kazmaier is becoming a Myth in WSM and strength claims.  With all do respect he couldn’t beat Marius in any WSM event.

He couldn’t even beat Magnus ver Magnuson, it is like comparing Arnold with Yates or Coleman.  He has the privilege of being the strongest and the best in the past era but nothing compare top today’s champions



Paul L.

[crownshep]

Kaz is one of only 3 people to ever lift the manhood stone overhead,it weighs 268,its a smooth sided stone that has to "curled" into position.

[kyomu]

Kazmaier is becoming a Myth in WSM and strength claims.  With all do respect he couldn’t beat Marius in any WSM event.

He couldn’t even beat Magnus ver Magnuson, it is like comparing Arnold with Yates or Coleman.  He has the privilege of being the strongest and the best in the past era but nothing compare top today’s champions



Paul L.

Yes.I agree. Magnus is way more stronger.
But,I am refering about the size and strength relation.
I ask you a question:
OK Magnus is way stronger than Kaz in W strongest man, but how about barbell curl solely? Who is stronger?

[onlyme]

I think Bill could hold his own against any of the competitors today.  He had the size and strength and endurance.  And this was way back when the drugs were nothing like they are today.  Kaz is 6'3" and weighed about 330 back in his hey-day in the WSM.  That pic of us together I think he said he was weighing 320 or so.  And his arms are a solid 22" at his peak.  He is enormous in person.  very thick.  Now I haven;t seen him since 2002 or 2003 so not sure what he looks like now.  Like any powerlifter, WSm competitor or BB, drugs are relied on for allot of their progress.  Kaz back then sure took drugs but hard work got him where he was.  He didn't rely on how much roids he tooks.