They called Mel the king of the bench press. Bodybuilding and physique-training provide exposure to the powerlifting exercises but not the technique. I doubt it, that's wishful thinking and USAPL is at fault. Dans statue, not his weight, makes him unusual for the hings that he has done. Rank. Today, there are about eight larger federations and tens of smaller ones. BUT, as a lifter at the meet who is not capable of setting world records, I was very happy when I learned that we would be using a Texas Power Bar. Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and PayPal. It is the one meet I would EXPECT to see someone do a good record break! Oh yeah, no squat suit until about 1976, and no disrespect, but the squat suits were not much. What really happened that day that allowed Mark Dimiduk to win the 1980 SR nationals and that would select the 1980 world team members.Larry: On a second attempt deadlift I wanted a 5 kg jump. Then, around the mid-70s, people realized that taking huge doses increased their lifts, said Bob Gaynor, a powerlifting historian and competitive lifter from the era. His form was a model of perfection, but his physical strength was amazing in the squat and bench.He[MCJ1] was doing theBridges Flair before Mike was doing it. Best Lifts: How many more times will you shoot yourself in the foot? Mike Bridges - 512 lb Raw Bench @ 181 lbs (232.5 @ 82.5 kgs) 2,478 views Aug 19, 2016 35 Dislike Share Save Lexington Plummer 1.52K subscribers From the 1982 USPF Sr Nat'ls, Mike Bridges. 1983 Mens Senior Nationals the only people who are happy with those lousy bars are benchers. My training poundage started climbing again and I felt more and more like busting it in the gym again. What did this meet director think? He sewed the two pieces together temporarily while they made arrangements for me to meet a helicopter at the University of Dayton arena to fly me and my wife Carol to Louisville, Kentucky. It went all the way down except for about half an inch. 1983Mens Senior Nationals Did the meet director think for one moment all the WORLD RECORDS unassailable at the MEN'S NATIONALS? Who is that? $29.95. The events draw the best lifters in the sport of raw powerlifting, which means the men dont use assistance gear.4 As previously mentioned, Raw Unity doesnt drug test. Former IPF world record holder in the bench press from the USA Mike MacDonald, 69, died Tuesday, January 9th 2018 in Eveleth, Minnesota after a long illness. They've been a nuisance for years, the smaller knurling center causes people to line up too close in the DL and it hardly grips your back at all, some of the even brand NEW bars have NO KNURLING. I would think you would have everything ready to go at least a week out. My hand was slipping off the bar when it hit. History of Powerlifting, Weightlifting and Strength Training - Number not screwing up in front of the WORLD. I lifted my hands up and that's when I saw it. Results 1 to 5 of 5 Thread: Mike Bridges Training ? What can be said about a guy that can do exploits like that? Mike Bridges Training - Starting Strength My training put me at 835-580-800-2215. Gaynor said lifters at the IPF event have been more likely to get around drug tests, take PEDs leading up to the competition or have a history of PED use. Squat: 395kg/870lb How about a total of 2105 lb at 181lb body weight. And tell me something about your personal life.Larry: I was vice president of Holiday and New Life Spas, there were 20 of us all total. Powerlifting differentiates between world records set at tested and non-tested competitions. I also was a shotput and discus thrower and won Athlete of the Year in New York in 1964. I called him and he got me in and said it might never straighten out again. im just so sick and tired if people bashing the ipf. This was thursday--start making calls. But those accepting the pay of the sponsorship fees do not have to suffer with the bars, merely to take the money and thus approve themjust like at times platforms/stages at ipf worlds have sagged under the larger squatters, only to be considered "acceptable". I would ask Larry how to push up my bench and Larry would say to train my triceps because they are 75 percent of your bench. However they are coming out with a 29mm bar that should be just as stiff as an Elieko or Leoko. Use was rampant, but that didnt mean every lifter wanted to pump himself full of chemicals. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. :), [quote=Anonymous][quote=Jeff Fiss]Harold put on a great meet. Trying to figure this out with the same type hip replacement as Rickey Crain. The top of the pin stuck out about a quarter inch with a tiny loop that bent around. Many years ago, Mike Bridges was one of the reasons I started powerlifting. if i were running the damned thing, i'd be double checking EVERYTHING. BUT, as a lifter at the meet who is not capable of setting world records, I was very happy when I learned that we would be using a Texas Power Bar. I'm sure if anything does happen like records being reversed, the people who are invloved will only use this as motivation to exceed their previous lifts. Records should not have to be sacrificed because of this. And there were no bench shirts until 1984, so his bench was raw as they say nowadays. I have seen a lot in 50 years as powerlifting has introduced me to all of my friends as well as most good and bad memories. But while he was doing amazing feats of strength, Larry also was always making a judge, Jerom Weiss, mad. Love it. Harold, your meet was excellent!!!! #1 mike bridges training style 05-07-2008, 02:14 AM ive read about mike bridges and his records. Where are my safety guys screaming about that? C'mon. Within the circuits of power lifting, Mike is known as The Legend. My friend Eric Stuber and the two side spotters couldn't even react in time. Week 7: 4 x 4 (55% of 1-RM) Week 8: Deload (50% of 1-RM) Week 9: 4 x 3 (75% of 1-RM) Week 10: 3 x 2 (90% OF 1-RM) This is a basic program to allow you to progress quickly. Second, to the meet directors "if" they(IPF) actually does wipe out the records, it will be your fault, not the IPF's. Mike Bridges' DVD series. Another set of interesting data is world records. why someone running a meet like this waits to the last second anyway is a damned good question. [/quote] If dan can get his bench together, lookout! Size didnt mean anything to him. He was right. Deadlift: 272.5kg/600lb. [quote=Brian Mc][quote=Travis Werner]I really hope the IPF overlooks this and lets the record stand. I suddenly woke up startled and couldn't remember where I was. Note: During the BFCM sales period all sales are final.Thus, no returns will accepted. I am aware of the wrong bar that was shipped because I warmed up with it in the warm up room. Why is it so hard? Brand spankin new bar, just no center knurling. Video of Mike Bridges' Raw Challenge Squats. Reports have surfaced that the IPF will take those records from Bridges due to the fact that Texas Power Bars were used at the event instead of IPF approved equipment. It's a shame his feats aren't hailed about today. LOL! Several people in the area had Ivenko Bars--within 2oo miles I bet there were four available. Michael Bridges. I weighed 150 pounds back then.Lou: When you moved to Dayton what was your occupation? I could not believe it Paul was calling my room and even trying to send girls to my room. Bridges trained all three of the power lifts in the same workout, three days a week. It was a beautiful day to drive, but once we got 50 miles away, Mac said we needed to pull over. Lou: You had a lot of lifters come stay with you such as Mike Bridges who you said was the strongest man under 200 pounds. You know what I mean. He saved them all. No excuses! Deadlift: 372.5kg/821lb. From then on and into the 80s, Id estimate that about 85 percent of competitive American powerlifters at the national level were using something in massive doses to gain an edge: anabolic steroids, dianabol, testosterone.. All rights reserved. You need to start being aware of your recovery capability. Ted did 705lb., a record! In a Conjugate Method training program, dynamic effort training is typically focused on increasing the At Westside, we use dynamic effort training to improve our rate of force development. But there is one man that comes to mind that was contested by the fact he could be beaten on a bad day if someone else had a great day. BUT, as a lifter at the meet who is not capable of setting world records, I was very happy when I learned that we would be using a Texas Power Bar. How are you doing Roger?! He got his little finger caught in a sliding door. Every so often an athlete shows an exceptional talent in his sport that baffles the mind. Whats more, nearly every powerlifter who competed at the U.S. competition and went on to the IPF event saw a significant drop.2. Fantastic story. When we landed my finger was twice the size. Our flight out of LA was fine. They had time to get another bar!!! By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 1985 Mens Senior Nationals 1980 IPF Men's World Powerlifting Championships. Then a week after that, Frank Zane and I had a seminar in New Jersey. Mike was in powerlifting from the first days of the IPF in the early 1970s. Now, while I was there Mike Lambert of Powerlifting USA took the first picture of my hand and ran it in the January 1981 Issue the same issue that ran the results of the 80 worlds. that'd just be the cherry on the top of this disaster! Mike's best official lift was 608 made in 1977. Records should not have to be sacrificed because of this. 3 Star CrossFit. 3. One official got yelled at for asking about the bar while my boyfriend was checking his rack height later on thursday. I dont drug test at Raw Unity for a couple reasons, said Eric Talmant, who organizes and competes in Raw Unity, an event considered by some to be the Super Bowl of American raw powerlifting. liane blyn, jessica o donnellyeah that's a group to want to have after you to slap you upside the head! The problem was discovered on Thursday. Show me where the IPF as said anything? George has put his time in and i know we all appreciate Georges effort in supporting the game through his participation. Bridges. Here's my finger today. I hope this does not come true. The Best Powerlifting Workouts for Maximum Gains in Minimal Time Hall of Fame Powerlifter Mike Bridges Signs with KT Tape Team GIVE ME A BREAK. (course they also did drug tests on mike but odds are those won't be a problem). I would hear it from him every meet when he told me if I did not get a better bench I would never win at nationals. "But it weighed MORE so he should the record for sure!" I really hope the IPF overlooks this and lets the record stand. He did break the record. It is said the that the road of good intentions a paved with, [quote=Anonymous]And squating without center knurling??? I won on bodyweight after John missed a third deadlift. fed ex, several people with bars in ATTENDANCE who could have had fed ex deliver them, there's NO EXCUSE in this day and age. Well, if you have ever lifted with an Eleiko or Leoko bar, they are similar to a Texas, so I would state this wouldn't be that big of a deal and a DL record set on a TPB vs. an Ivanko is arguably harder to hold on to and more distance traveled. mike bridges training style - IntenseMuscle.com I saw the Gestapo in action first hand at the Master's Nationals and again today at a local meet. And in some years at Raw Unity, a weight class might only have two lifters (an athlete has to be very strong to qualify for the event). I was the Meet Director for this event and I would like to put to rest this issue (if possible). Absolute stupidity. On October 4, 1980 I lifted at a meet in Dayton, Ohio that I promoted. [quote=Anonymous]My boyfriend was in the area on Thursday afternoon when several referees told the Technical Sec that something was wrong with the bar and they were told it was OK, it was an old Ivenko Bar. Peoria, IL. With respect to direct lat work, you will neither find it in the detailed 1982 article by Ron Fernando, disclosing, I was there, front row at the USF SunDome in Tampa covering the contest for The Tampa Tribune when Jeff, Dave was 7 years my elder and my teen years weightlifting idol. Mike Gansey's . I hope it wasnt 45lbs cos USAPL/IPF rules stipulate metric measures Squat: 455kg/1003b I find that while the weight I lift is less, the intensity is still high and with decent results but I stay sore longer. The squat racks used at that meet were illegal as they could possibly get accoding to mandates of the IPF. That's when Bridges competed in the ADFPA (American Drug Free Powerlifting Association). Jeff King: An update on a Bodybuilding Legend, Consent Management Platform by Real Cookie Banner. It was a national meet. Ken Lain DVD's. Tape 1 - Add 50 to 75 lbs To Your Bench Press. Joe came alive within months with some lifting that is still admired today. Mike's lifts are pending on the IPF website. Place Fed Date Location Competition Division Age Equip Class Weight Squat Bench Deadlift Total Dots; DQ: USAPL: 2010-03-05: USA-OH: Con-Cret Raw Challenge: MR-M: 53: Raw: 90 I recall weighing less after a meet back in those days. This year, at 52, Mike just won 4 gold medals in the Pan American Games. Ivanko bars are awfulthey are outrageously whippy and the non-standard knarling makes setting up for the deadlift quite confusing. and the Squat at an astonishing amount of 804 lbs. On the morning before the meet we opened 2 brand new shipping tubes from an IPF approved manufacturer and they contained bars that did not have center knurling. Powerlifting had one federation, one national champion, Gaynor said. I invited several well-known lifters of that time: the great Mike Bridges, Terry Dillard, Dave Waddington, Steve Wilson, and Mark Chaillet. No one ever say a word to him no matter what. I used to be able to recover from training each area twice a week. No official word has come down from the IPF or USAPL. [quote=Jeff Fiss]Harold put on a great meet. George has spread his body weight from 242 pounds all the way to the high 300s. The place was cheering wildly for me to take again. Lee not only squatted 1003, but he has bench presses 617.4 to give him the highest subtotal in history of power lifting. They had time to get another bar!!! Yes, a 198 weighed 198 not 225 at meet time with todays 24-hour weigh-ins.I recall weighing less after a meet back in those days. PDF Bridges - benchpresschampion And Don Reinhoudt the SHW world champ. Nothing worked. I don't think I would even care if the IPF recognized it personally. I drove it back over my head, I guess to keep it from tearing my pec worse, and to keep the bar from sinking in my chest. then on the other days he would go between 50-80% of his max for extra volume. [/quote] So in a desperate effort, I rolled to my left and the fucking pin pulled all the way out. The TPB was usewd because it DID have center knurlings. A week later Mac and I flew to California. Gaynor said most powerlifters think PEDs give them about a 7 to 12 percent increase in strength. Bench: 227.5kg/501.55lb He was right.After 10 yearsfrom 1970 to 1980I won my first nationals with my first top-ten bench. [quote=Roger Ryan]I agree Buddy. See, they cannot make an exception for a USA lifter because USA would beef huge IF a russian had an improper bar and broke records too price of having approved bars, weights, and rules. Try Squatting with all that weight with a smooth middle! The Definitive Guide to Power Bodybuilding for Strength and Muscle - Muzcle History of Powerlifting, Weightlifting and Strength Training - Number Some powerlifters compete in divisions in which they can wear squat suits and bench shirts, which can put them in better form and help increase lift numbers. KT Tape is the first-ever kinesiology tape to come in pre-cut strips specifically designed for consumer use. "Bars dont grow on trees, what would you have done in this situation??" [/quote]The Ivanko bars were not used because they arrived from the manufacturer without center knurlings. Mike Bridges (Birth date: february 1, 1957). The bar we used was 45lbs plus the collars. Actually, I've worked at keeping everything the same since it worked before and seems to be working OK now as well. My first personal observation of Mike was at the Heart Of America Powerlifting Contest, an annual event hosted by St. Louis gym owner and bodybuilder George Turner. I checked the rules on the USAPL site and they just referenced the IPF rules. Had Wade Hooper eclipsed his squat record, for example, which was also QUITE possible, then what would this meet director say! And it's still very hard for me to write after all these years. Terry Todd isn't merely the United States' first national powerlifting champion (in 1964 and '65), he was also the first man to total 1,600, 1,700, 1,800, and 1,900 pounds. Just lift it! I'm sure if anything does happen like records being reversed, the people who are invloved will only use this as motivation to exceed their previous lifts. It was the first issue where my name wasn't there for the first time in 10 years. You had Mike Bridges who astonished the world with his absolute dominance and ground breaking lifts. I have three kids: Jimmy who works with me at Pacifico Power, Pat who lives in Coco Beach, and daughter Theresa Nelson. RECENT:Joe "The Lad" Ladnier Mississippi Monster. If this is how the IPF treats their lifters it's no wonder that the WPC Eurasian Cup has 635 lifters pre- registered to lift! A 13 year old Ed saw Bill Kazmaier powerlift on television and he was instantly hooked. He said, "I will be in a minute." Prior to any National meet, there is a meeting held by the Technical Secretary to ensure compliance to rules. I seem to remember Mike Bridges getting stiffed on a squat at the USAPL Nationals in 2004. Louie Simmons People need to have a reality check, as if Harold thought ..hey, let me sabotage this meet and give them a non-approved bar. Actually, I've worked at keeping everything the same since it worked before and seems to be working OK now as well. I also know you were never cocky or arrogant, but totally confident and fun when I was around you. Give me a TEXAS POWER OR OKIE. . Hewon nine consecutive IPF World Powerlifting Championships from 1971-1979 (198-pound to 242-pound weight classes) and set 54 world records during his powerlifting career. After the last time you would think they would be extra careful to see it didnt happen again. He was lifting at National Masters and I was his coach. I've never really changed anything. It seems that Jordans powerlifting was gone, but good fortune would be his as he began to train horses and became Australias top horse trainer.Lou: You know all the greats and beat them all: Marv, Phillips, Roger Estep the list is too long. For all weight classes, world records in bench press, squat and dead lift are, on average, 7.9, 6.0 and 6.4 percent heavier, respectively, when the competition doesnt test for PEDs. Now all the anonymous guys can come on here and bash the IPF for requiring approved equipment for records. Second, the guys that want to do drugs and get around a test can and will. On the other end of the spectrum, USA Powerlifting (USAPL) vehemently tests lifters, and its slogan is Americas choice for drug-free strength sport.. Worlds Strongest Man Bill Kazmaier has referred to him as a god in powerlifting, and world-champion powerlifter Don Reinhouldt has said, Larry will always be a legend of all time to us.. The power lifts are the bench press, squat and dead lift. Steve Powell has uploaded video of the first two squat attempts of powerlifting legend and pre-meet favorite, Mike Bridges (198), at the USAPL CON-CRET Raw Challenge at the Arnold Classic. Sam is a world record holder in the 275lb class with a lift of 639lb in the bench press. oh yeah and IPF who gets the SPONSOR FUNDING EVERY YEAR for keeping them APPROVED. What has Dan done for the game? When you see him lifting over 500lb in the benchpress in such a smooth Continue Source: As told by Larry Pacifico from Pacifico Power Systems (July 2017) On October 4, 1980 I lifted at a meet in Dayton, Ohio that I promoted. If they can't get the bars right, I just wonder how the Arnold is going to turn out. I unhooked it and stood up. The rule said small jump of 2.5 kg would nullify a third and that is how I lost the bid for my 10th world championship.Lou: Tell us about your most memorable world championship.Larry: That would be my first in 1971 against John Kanter. He said, "Okay, just be sure you're at the gate in time." Mike was the superlative powerlifter. Mel has benchpressed 535lb, squatted 535lb and deadlifted 600lb. Mike Bridges Training ? Mike Bridges - Bridges was one of the greatest powerlifters of all time, competing in the 165 and 181 pound classes. Mike Bridges (1982) WORLD RECORD (181 lbs / 82.5 kg) POWERLIFTING TOTAL 954.5 KG . Bridges was one of many record holders or top level men that included Marvin . Mike Bridges on the Bench Press : r/weightroom - reddit I had plenty of ice packed around my hand. Yeah he was right. so yes, some records were set with tpb. Tell the lifters the truth and say sorry, we have a problem and cant do world records. I hope this does not come true. way to go!!! I hope this does not come true. 2023 Westside Barbell. The manufacture send Bench bars with the middle knurling missing and no one in the area had the right bars! Sign up for our newsletter and get new articles sent straight to your inbox weekly. I came up with a wrestling singlet with legs, but somehow George Langas took the idea and sold them under the name Spanjam, which I distributed.Lou: You had a lot of lifters come stay with you such as Mike Bridges who you said was the strongest man under 200 pounds. Simply return it within 30 days for an exchange. Theyre close enough in the lighter classes, but the heavier guys are differentiated in such a way, for example, that an IPF lifter could be up to 23 pounds heavier than a Raw Unity competitor in an equal weight class. Mike is going to get robbed because it's an IPF rule, tpb isn't approved equipment and so he's getting american records. Michael. Only in Powerlifting Flashback with Larry Pacifico A meet with the quality of lifters, albeit the lack of numbers it has previously enjoyed, SHOULD have been prepared to entertain world record attempts. MIKE BRIDGES As a 50-year-old, set records in the squat and bench press. The 20kg TPB used to be approved by the IPF, until they didn't pay the licensing fee, so there are undoubtedly some IPF World record which have been set using a TPB. SPECIAL. in the NFL, Major League Baseball and the Olympics what were really talking about is how the drugs make an athletes muscles more efficient in terms of strength and recovery. best of luck to everyone concerned with this! Are world records going to be able to be broken there? When we talk about how PEDs improve performance in sports e.g. The fees are a way to generate revenue to help pay expenses. I am aware of the wrong bar that was shipped because I warmed up with it in the warm up room. I've also, place 2nd once, and 3rd twice in the 'open' class since age 47 in World Championships. Jons training lifts around 2300lb! [quote=TheGymMuse] only thing worse than being old is being an old fart. This means they have to use IPF-approved equipment on the platform. LARRY PACIFICO "Mr. Powerlifting" set 54 world records in an 18-year career. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Really, then what would you have done if the meet director, technical sec were standing together when they opened the box from Ivanko to find the wrong bar had been sent? Oh they won't have to erase the meet results, no. John has totaled just around 2300! I've never really changed anything. Mac was frantic. Guys felt like they had to take them to stay competitive, and that became problematic, Gaynor said. I have a Texas Power Bar and it weighs 20kg. Squat: 260kg/573.2lb(WR) :)[/quote] As for everyone saying ivanko bars are shit because they are so whippy you have to remember they were actually designed for weightlifting. It was stuck in about four inches down. Then he came and got me. WTF!! I wonder how it would feel to have a 700+ pound bar slide down your back. It's unfortunate that an error like this had to happen, but the bar we were using was just fine!! Many powerlifters even on high level don't train more than 3-5 times a week. Just lift it! Multiple World Champion Weight Lifter Larry would drive from Dayton to Toledo for four years using a simple 5-3-1 system. I couldn't sleep on the flight. One time while weighing in Larry was standing on one foot just to bug him. (BUT he's not alone, there will be some very angry WOMEN TOO on this! Thanks.Louie Simmons. Bridges' squat of 711 pounds, bench of 512 pounds, and total of 1,896 pounds are all new 198 class World Records. Arnold Schwarzenegger (3). The squats went well. [/quote] i still want to be muscular also. if i were running the damned thing, i'd be double checking EVERYTHING. they're listed as pending cause someone turned in teh record forms and until ipf looks into this, they're pending. Lou: I recall soon after getting home from the army in 1970 you set a national total record on the same dayas Joe Weinstein at 1675 at198. I always had good results with squating and deadlifting once a week about 3 days apart each and benching once heavy and once light a week but am considering combining squat and deadlift day and only benching once a week with possibly a third day of arms and shoulders only. Squat: 410kg/903lb There was no 220 class yet. some even fresh from factory seem unduly "slick"! But just how much horsepower and torque do athletes gain? Deadlift: 320kg/705.48lb. The rescue squad got there in 10 minutes and away I went. Deadlift: 369.6kg/814lb. yea i was thinking about trying this because i want to compete eventually in single ply gear and natural. The world is blessed with FED ex overnight, next MORNING. Why?? Cookie Notice HOWEVER for a meet director at an IPF qualifier - and the supposed FLAGSHIP event, the men's nationals, to NOT have proper IPF bars and weights for world record breaks is UNTHINKABLE. barbell | 21K views, 632 likes, 8 loves, 38 comments, 118 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Old School Strength: Powerlifting legend Mike Bridges deadlifts ~617 lb in the 198 lb weight class. Benchpress: 705.5 pounds (320kg) .4kg is way over the allowed variance of weight. And your team Power Elite with your lifters including Topsogov Studer.Larry: We had a great team back then and I will always look back to the early days without so much politics. Today special hand surgeons are in every hospital, but in 1980 the best hand surgeon was at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Interesting!If you actually do train at maximum intensity (many think they do) there are some changes that you will have to make as you get older (no set age). Deadlift: 365kg/804.69lb. It is not the training intensity per workout that changes as a lifter ages; it is our training frequency (recovery period allowed) that must be adapted. The bar used was the correct weight & configuration. In total, the lifters at Raw Unity put up about 17.44 percent more weight than the lifters at the USAPL competition and 3.46 percent more than those at the IPF meet. [/quote] Needless to say, the routine listed below, is designed to work on each of these lifts. He also would tell others if they wanted to get a bigger bench gain weight. Mike Bridges at the Central AAU Sr. Championshipos, April 1978, with a world record 585 squat He broke the world total record 3 times at this meet Lemenager photo The one finally Au- 27, 1978. How To Get The Most Out of Your Westside Bands, I met him in my first power meet in the summer of 1966. How is this the USAPL shooting themselves in the foot? At 49 it was 2006 lbs. Wow. Blood started flowing and I started to stand up, but I passed out and rolled back on the platform. It was a great trip home. But it will inevitabably follow the same process. [/quote] Deadlift: 320kg/705.48lb, Lee Moran (Birth date: may 17, 1955 Died july 15, 1999). A week later Mac and I were on a jet headed for Los Angeles. This accident took maybe a second and a half.