Marie Wegener - DSDS-Gewinnerin 2018 . rack pulls from just above the knee and a good box squat with 885 lbs. But that's how we are. Similarly, he was always the last person to leave the gym, meticulously ensuring that weights were put away and everything was in its proper place ready for the next group of athletes. Probably more than people are willing to invest. Dave Waterman was one of our top rivals at money meets. This was a setback, to say the least. ), some of the answers were hard to understand upon listening to it. I just liked to workout. He said that the rack pulls taught him how to strain against heavy weights. But, Kenny never did break his 728 world record again. The original plan was to do 8 sets of 2 reps. And remember, he showed up as a high school football player. A Sit Down Interview with Chuck Vogelpohl | Westside Barbell McCoy did 515, but at 184 lbs. The epitome of Vogelpohl's will to win was demonstrated in a head to head 40+ set squat workout with fellow Westside Barbell lifter, Dave Tate that you'll learn about below. On a speed-strength day for squat, you'd use 50-60 percent of your 1RM for 10 sets of 2 reps. They should put their weights away, help maintain their training environment, and take responsibility for making sure that other lifters in the gym are getting the coaching that they need. 2023 Westside Barbell. Is there a way to gain size and strength without spending hours in the gym? lets GO COME ON LETS GO HE WOULD YELL. To know them both was a gift. Youve seen it; when visitors come here and were getting ready for a meet. . The WPO was starting, and it had money to win. This was only the start once you had lots of equipment and strong training partners. In the original session, powerlifting legends Dave Tate and Chuck Vogelpohl put themselves and each other through a squat workout that, decades later, is still discussed in strength circles. Follow these steps to try the Chuck Vogelpohl x Dave Tate squat challenge. Vogelpohl was a force to be reckoned with and well respected by the elites of the powerlifting world. Chuck Vogelpohl, a long-time Westside lifter who won his first National in 1987, was strong from the start, especially in the back and hips, but he had to overcome two plateaus. I saw him do 1,100 lb. I was moving up to the 242-class for the first time. They had no idea who would show up for that kind of cast. George said he wanted to lose weight and go down to a lighter class. Chuck was one of the strongest men I ever trained with. Jujimufu just posted this super intense squat workout with his training partner, strongman Joey Szatmary where they attempted to follow a sample squat workout from the powerlifting legend Chuck Vogelpohl. At 19 he was the first teenager to squat 1000 and total 2400. It's too easy. This is not necessarily surprising to learn, given Chucks reputation for unparalleled ferocity and strength. Stay strong, Eskil, you fag. For me, and many guys here, its my second family and weve been here through bad times and good times. As I began gaining weight my strength grew, and grew, in 1993 I had a 315 bench, a 405 deadlift, and 495lb squat. But, I told him, he must touch his chest, after all that is the hardest part of the lift for most. Other than that it's all box squats. I about passed out. At 16 and 170 pounds, he was squatting 800, benching 500, and deadlifting 600. Chuck Vogelpohl became his training partner and his understanding of the deadlift changed forever. George could blow up anything of his chest, but could not lockout big weights. What happens is, he makes progress and everyone else gets overtrained. You had won the division from great lifters like Jesse Kellum and Travis Mash, but it was time to do something healthier. You lifted in Cleveland and made your first Elite Total, and pulled a 700 deadlift. These are not easy workouts though. He will be greatly missed through out the community to those who knew chuck was on his way to a powerlifiting meet would fear him showing up, knowing their hands were full trying to out total him. At the same time, he also built up his lockout. I didn't make the rules, I have to follow them. And next weekend, we'll have five. He wanted to learn what I had been doing since 1982, about the time he was born. In terms of rep volume, the bench, squat, and deadlift make up 20% of our training at Westside. I had a cage put in my back so that I could lift some good weights like 700-pounds raw squats and 750-pound raw sumo deadlifts with straps. of band tension. Simply put, he is a force of nature. With Doug Heath, George, KP, and Rob Fussner holding world record benches, we were the most dominant benchers the world had ever seen. Chuck taught me everything I ever knew about powerlifting. Thinking is important, but often overlooked. I cannot stop training. Rob lifted and tore his peck completely off in his opener, and was then gone for good. Its okay to delegate it out because ultimately, its your business. But, Marcus won best lifter. Or so I thought. But all still holds the world record at 42 of 1,140 lbs. Chuck V: I should point out that if youre here and not giving 100% than get the fuck out. I made 13 reps, KP could only do 16 reps, for some reason on a stability ball. Thats the nature of the sport. After all, you were not built that good to squat, but you were best suited for the deadlift. [youtube width="640" height="360"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZkMA4AmNb8 [/youtube] Sounds like Chuck would hit his heavy work and then get busy attacking supplemental work in a circuit fashion. I let my lifting do the talking. moVE THAT WEIGHT EXPLODE COMING OUT OF THE HOLE. I told him if he could do 20 reps with 155s, I would buy 175s. bodyweight. Over the years many names have been synonymous with the world of powerlifting. Cookie Notice With the explosion in the internet since the late 1990s, Powerlifting competitors and fans around the world have been able to see the best lifters compete and train.