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WooChop
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States120 Posts
August 24 2011 19:02 GMT
#201
To all the people complaining about them "only doing one rep:" They're training as powerlifters, not bodybuilders. It's about the pure brute strength, and they're maxing out to test what their limits are. And it's not like they just walked in and went straight to that weight. There was likely a warm-up doing reps at lower weights. Also, powerlifters aren't usually concerned about their physique. They aren't looking to get "cut," they're looking to build more muscle to get stronger.

I wasn't too far from what Idra's benching now when I was in high school, but I stopped lifting for some reason (stupid choice looking back at it). The video really made me want to start up again.

The video of the inside of the EG house was nice. Pretty nice setup they had going D'AWWWW, PUPPY!
ketomai
Profile Joined June 2007
United States2789 Posts
August 24 2011 19:02 GMT
#202
http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=77859

" I am benching just over 500lbs right now without having my shirt figured out. My top end strength is astronomical however where I am locking out over 700lbs on the racks. Once I figure out the shirt and work on the lower end strength (of a bench) I will be right in and around 700lbs."

Yea pretty well known to the older members of TL :p.

However Idra is surprising of course. GJ to him!
Gentso
Profile Joined July 2010
United States2218 Posts
August 24 2011 19:03 GMT
#203
On August 25 2011 03:51 Rob28 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 25 2011 03:39 holynorth wrote:
I was shocked to see Idra actually get 205 though, he can easily go up to. Looks like I need to get back to the gym.


I don't think the person tabulating the weights can count right.

By that video, Idra's got two 45-lb plates and two 30 lb plates. So unless that's a 55 lb bar, I can't tell how accurate those numbers are. Not saying as a hater, just as someone who's worked as a personal trainer...


Hey man, go to the gym sometime. It's common knowledge 45 + 35 on each side is 205. : )
Romance_us
Profile Joined March 2006
Seychelles1806 Posts
August 24 2011 19:03 GMT
#204
On August 25 2011 03:58 3nickma wrote:
How the Hell can such a tiny guy like IdrA bench almost 100 kg?!? :O


Just progression man! His girlfriend has been quoted as saying he eats very, very well and he gets extremely positive reinforcement from incontrol and machine. I'm sure he started at like 40-50 kg but each week you get that much stronger. Good for him
Notes and feelings, numbers and reason. The ultimate equilibrium.
icarly
Profile Joined August 2011
United States400 Posts
August 24 2011 19:04 GMT
#205
On August 25 2011 03:34 polysciguy wrote:
i loved the bench pressing, btw anyone know what incontrol takes, supplemental wise?
also to everyone who calls him fat, i say this, last years worlds strongest man weighed in at 375 lbs, and not a single competator weighs less than that, and none of them have the build of a bodybuilder. i would like to know how much INC weighs for comparative purposes, since last years winner benches less than double his body weight.



The world's strongest men are fat. They are strong, but they are fat too. What is so hard to understand? 25% bodyfat is considered obese... Doesn't matter how much muscle you have. obese is obese.
Vul
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States685 Posts
August 24 2011 19:07 GMT
#206
On August 25 2011 03:51 Rob28 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 25 2011 03:39 holynorth wrote:
I was shocked to see Idra actually get 205 though, he can easily go up to. Looks like I need to get back to the gym.


I don't think the person tabulating the weights can count right.

By that video, Idra's got two 45-lb plates and two 30 lb plates. So unless that's a 55 lb bar, I can't tell how accurate those numbers are. Not saying as a hater, just as someone who's worked as a personal trainer...


As far as I can tell, in the United States, gyms use 35lb weights and not 30lb weights. Not sure if that is different in Canada.

If he actually lost some weight and maintained his current muscle mass he would be a scary looking dude.


He would be, but that's more of a fantasy than a realistic goal. The average person definitely has to carry extra weight in order to eat the calories necessary for that kind of muscle mass. If he tried to lose fat (by eating less calories), he would also lose strength.

Personally, I would make the choice to slim down, but I bet its fun to throw around weight like that.

Rain.cz
Profile Joined July 2010
Czech Republic227 Posts
August 24 2011 19:07 GMT
#207
looks like eg hired PR :>
I'm in Golden league, don't take my opinions seriously
0neder
Profile Joined July 2009
United States3733 Posts
August 24 2011 19:08 GMT
#208
On August 25 2011 04:04 icarly wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 25 2011 03:34 polysciguy wrote:
i loved the bench pressing, btw anyone know what incontrol takes, supplemental wise?
also to everyone who calls him fat, i say this, last years worlds strongest man weighed in at 375 lbs, and not a single competator weighs less than that, and none of them have the build of a bodybuilder. i would like to know how much INC weighs for comparative purposes, since last years winner benches less than double his body weight.



The world's strongest men are fat. They are strong, but they are fat too. What is so hard to understand? 25% bodyfat is considered obese... Doesn't matter how much muscle you have. obese is obese.

...and that's why BMI is silly.
polysciguy
Profile Joined August 2010
United States488 Posts
August 24 2011 19:09 GMT
#209
On August 25 2011 04:04 icarly wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 25 2011 03:34 polysciguy wrote:
i loved the bench pressing, btw anyone know what incontrol takes, supplemental wise?
also to everyone who calls him fat, i say this, last years worlds strongest man weighed in at 375 lbs, and not a single competator weighs less than that, and none of them have the build of a bodybuilder. i would like to know how much INC weighs for comparative purposes, since last years winner benches less than double his body weight.



The world's strongest men are fat. They are strong, but they are fat too. What is so hard to understand? 25% bodyfat is considered obese... Doesn't matter how much muscle you have. obese is obese.


....the someone with that much muscle mass needs that extra fat for fuel. fat is the body's fuel source after all.
glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever---napoleon
IPS.Mardow.
Profile Joined November 2009
Germany713 Posts
August 24 2011 19:10 GMT
#210
Lol Incontrol is so sick, 435 lb O_O
Drowsy
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
United States4876 Posts
August 24 2011 19:11 GMT
#211
Does incontrol still skip the squat/deadlift portion of powerlifting training/competition?
Our Protoss, Who art in Aiur HongUn be Thy name; Thy stalker come, Thy will be blunk, on ladder as it is in Micro Tourny. Give us this win in our daily ladder, and forgive us our cheeses, As we forgive those who play zerg against us.
Kilby
Profile Joined August 2010
Finland1069 Posts
August 24 2011 19:13 GMT
#212
On August 25 2011 01:35 Joseph123 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 25 2011 01:34 Bleak wrote:
How much kilograms is 435 LB?

197.312681 kilograms
had a lot of fun watching the videos good job


Holy shit. That is literally insane. I don't think I've ever even seen anyone irl who could lift that much and I used to go to the gym for several years. And my alltime record is like half of that. Should probably start going again. :D
zzdd
Profile Joined December 2010
United States484 Posts
August 24 2011 19:18 GMT
#213
[image loading]

I believe Incontrol has said that he used to do strongman competitions. It would be ignorant to just call it fat.
Sindriss
Profile Joined May 2010
Denmark263 Posts
August 24 2011 19:19 GMT
#214
On August 25 2011 04:03 Gentso wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 25 2011 03:51 Rob28 wrote:
On August 25 2011 03:39 holynorth wrote:
I was shocked to see Idra actually get 205 though, he can easily go up to. Looks like I need to get back to the gym.


I don't think the person tabulating the weights can count right.

By that video, Idra's got two 45-lb plates and two 30 lb plates. So unless that's a 55 lb bar, I can't tell how accurate those numbers are. Not saying as a hater, just as someone who's worked as a personal trainer...


Hey man, go to the gym sometime. It's common knowledge 45 + 35 on each side is 205. : )


In europe the bar is usually 20kg. Not that that helps you much
Cyanocyst
Profile Joined October 2010
2222 Posts
August 24 2011 19:19 GMT
#215
lol Incontrol didn't even seem to have trouble with that. Feel like he could have done a lot more. Feel like machine and Idra were closer to maxing them selves out.

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Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-24 19:26:44
August 24 2011 19:25 GMT
#216
It's really not that surprising, we all know IdrA's been working out for a while.

[image loading]

And to think, it all started here:


Seriously though, great videos. Although IdrA should fix his form and get better shoes for lifting. o.o
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Kilby
Profile Joined August 2010
Finland1069 Posts
August 24 2011 19:26 GMT
#217
On August 25 2011 03:58 3nickma wrote:
How the Hell can such a tiny guy like IdrA bench almost 100 kg?!? :O


Well, to be precise, he actually didn't.If he went all the way down to his chest I would imagine he could get up maybe 90% of that. It's still very impressive progress in such short time. Seems like he has good genes for this.
lunchrush
Profile Joined March 2011
United States138 Posts
August 24 2011 19:26 GMT
#218
Good form overall on the bench press, I have a few pointers:
Greg- Go down all the way. You MIGHT need to drop the weight a bit, but you might even see an increase in strength, and completing the range of motion will only serve to make you stronger.

Bryce- Was that a bounce? I couldn't see for sure, which means it's not really a problem, but make sure you don't let it become a problem.

Geoff- Only problem I see is how fast the bar is moving. Lift more weight son!

Anna- Same as above.

And for the record, my max is 240
There is no order in the world around us, we must adapt ourselves to the requirements of chaos instead. -Kurt Vonnegut
Coal
Profile Joined July 2011
Sweden1535 Posts
August 24 2011 19:26 GMT
#219
So great to hear that such a vast mass of people are getting inspired by this! I was happy with benching 85 kg but now I feel like I have to beat idra!! I would be very interested to see what these guys can manage to lift when doing dumbbell press(hantelpress for us Swedes) seeing as bench revolves a lot around technique when you start lifting more than 100 kgs.
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ShatterZer0
Profile Joined November 2010
United States1843 Posts
August 24 2011 19:31 GMT
#220
EG IS SO EPIC!!!!!

435 O.O Holy mother of GOD, that's like more than I could ever imagine!
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