As far as dave waterman benching in the 181's at the Arnold Classic (originally from utica, ny), and George Halbert @ 198 benching 683, those are just benchers, some would say they are 1/3 the powerlifter. The guys I know who are powerlifters who are from 181-shw usually use that for the basis for their cycle. And those are the guys who are squatting 1000 pounds, benching 750, and pulling 850. Some people can do all the stuff they want and not put on weight, it is not the drugs that determine their weight it is their diet, those who lift in the lighter classes use that for their basis are on a lower calorie diet. I followed that basis and my best competition lifts in the USPF are 800 sq, 600 bench, 700 dl = total 2100 @ a body weight of 288 while I was 22 years old, also I have benched 550 while I was teenager (APF 308lb CLASS WORLD RECORD). I have competed and won @ the nationals and have gone to support many of my friends who have won and that is their basis. They guys you know that are powerlifters using other drugs and probably placing somewhere near the bottom. I try to help and post the truth and you want to shoot it down, next time I won't give out secrets how to get strong. Have it your way!
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