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bblazer
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There aren't reallly qualifying numbers for adults. Anyone can compete to a certain extent. But as an example, here are the 2009 meet results for the Arnold Classic.
Also, if you look into this further, I would concentrate your efforts only on federations that use only singly ply gear, and no monolifts. For example, I do not take any numbers from the WPO with any sincerity. Christ, put me in a double ply canvas suit and a monolift, and I bet I could get close to 900-1000 lb squat.
HTH,
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bblazer
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While no one can say with absolute certainty, I would venture to say that he was clean since he competed in tested federations.
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Some said that he was in the sauce, but honestly who gives a fuck? He is the greatest and the way he did it nobody else can at the moment.
You really think so?
My squat rack is "similar" to a monolift although I do have to lean to unrack it but I don't have to move my feet. I've only squatted in breifs and suit once and did 800 (never had more than 500 on a squat bar before that day and didn't even have a squat rack at the time). I just don't see ME as having a 1k squat no matter how I get to do it.
I do agree that the IPF and it's feds and standards are the highest. I encourage my guys here to train and compete IPF style. Using anabolics or not, I suggest single ply gear and/or possible briefs as well.
Tblock1
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Wow you did 800 even though you had never had more than 500 on the bar before? Nice
bblazer
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Not really - I'm exaggerating to make a point.
Feds like the WPO that allow double ply canvas, use a monolift, and have a very interesting view of a parallel squat do nothing but turn the sport into the WWE.
Nothing against you or your rack, but I think it was Captain Kirk that said something on the order of "If you can't walk it out, you can't squat it..." in reference to feds that use monolifts.
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artificialaspirations
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you are often training by yourself man in your own rack. You have to do what you have to do. Its a nice setup. Safety first.
I think monolifts have their place just like rack pulls and board presses. They help you get used to heavier weights. That way when you do walk it out, the weight on your shoulders doesn't shock you psychologically.
I think walking out is the more difficult version of the lift and is what should be used to compare strength. When monolifts are used for records, it should simply be noted as such, so the inquirer knows the conditions of the lift, just like plys in a suit.
I'm still brushing up on feds so I don't know which ones are the most reputable.
Not to hijack, but I have RAW, USPF, USAPL, APF, WADBA?(the 2ply or unlimited push-pull fed), NASA, IPF, IPA, and APA near me. Which ones are reputable and which ones pass 1/4 squats and bounces?
bblazer
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^^^
I would stick with IPF, USAPL, and USPF. I believe that they also have RAW divisions. I could be wrong on that last part, since it has been several years since I competed and things change.
If I were to get back into it I would probably just go with the IPF since they seem to be the gold standard. That said, just about any fed that only uses single ply (I have no problem with velcro), no monolift, and a real parallel squat would be what I would try and compete in.
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I would stick with IPF, USAPL, and USPF. I believe that they also have RAW divisions. I could be wrong on that last part, since it has been several years since I competed and things change.
If I were to get back into it I would probably just go with the IPF since they seem to be the gold standard. That said, just about any fed that only uses single ply (I have no problem with velcro), no monolift, and a real parallel squat would be what I would try and compete in.
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My feelings are so crushed right now..
A few years ago I walked out 700 and tore a tendon in my right foot walking it out. Got 3 reps and then had to dump it. I like the use of a monolift. I know that mine is A LOT harder than a real monolift as I still have to swing-GM mine out.
But I do love the IPF Rules and gear (except for the velcro rule).
