Reply . Several people in the area had Ivenko Bars--within 2oo miles I bet there were four available. why someone running a meet like this waits to the last second anyway is a damned good question. Why should IPF bend rules for 1 fed in its group rather than for another.(and since they only do that for rus or ukrwellthere's your answer). To: Chip Hultquist..would like to know more about your hip replacement; facing the same thing..30+ yrs of powerlifting. Mike is going to get robbed because it's an IPF rule, tpb isn't approved equipment and so he's getting american records. It's NOT a 45lb bar. Against my good judgment I took it again. Possibly the closest man to Dave Waddington in the squat. ALL THOSE RECORDS ARE NOW DEAD TOO. Jim. Every so often an athlete shows an exceptional talent in his sport that baffles the mind. Sams donation to powerlifting is stupendous! Both of us totaled 1,815. Author: Staff. 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. We had a rivalry in the early 70s.Lou: Before we get into your powerlifting life, did you ever play other sports? He was and is the strongest man under 200 pounds I ever saw. 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. He was lifting at National Masters and I was his coach. And he held a special "women's gateway open" with lifters all breaking WR's TOO..WHERE WAS THIS MAN's BRAIN??? Fred has held the squat record in several classes and he has squatted 1008lb at the Budweiser meet in 1986. As a lifter who has done both USAPL and IPF meets, I suspect you will be denied your records as they both are inflexible and it's the rule book. How many more times will you shoot yourself in the foot? And Don Reinhoudt the SHW world champ. 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. Bridges. not screwing up in front of the WORLD. But it will inevitabably follow the same process. No one ever say a word to him no matter what. View Profile View Forum Posts . if indeed he's been robbed before, then he's pretty tough for sticking in there and coming back. Good luck to all of them. Bench: 227.5kg/501.55lb Will Democrats Rally Behind President Biden In 2024? A winner of five world championships and several world record. Just lift it! Dan is a poor bencher when it comes to fellows his weight, but he more than makes up for it in other two lifts. Bridges' squat of 711 pounds, bench of 512 pounds, and total of 1,896 pounds are all new 198 class World Records. Steroids split us into two federations. Over time, more groups broke off from both the USPF and drug-free federation, splintering the sport further. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. I weighed 150 pounds back then.Lou: When you moved to Dayton what was your occupation? And they probably DID! The manufacture send Bench bars with the middle knurling missing and no one in the area had the right bars! Kyrsten Sinema's Odds Of Reelection Don't Look Great. If I remember, this is not the first time a National Meet in St Louis had the wrong bar. What did this meet director think? True, Jack. USAPL, was it "modified rules" which were in effect this time? How To Get The Most Out of Your Westside Bands, I met him in my first power meet in the summer of 1966. Gaynor said most powerlifters think PEDs give them about a 7 to 12 percent increase in strength. they can't in other parts of the world hate to say it but mike is probably screwed on this and his own fed did it to him. all of the sheiko guys seem to do well in these feds. why someone running a meet like this waits to the last second anyway is a damned good question. In 1983, the IPF began to test athletes for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Tests are cost prohibitive. [/quote] After getting out of the Army I started to compete in and around Ohio. Squat: 446.7kg/984.4lb 4. You had Mike Bridges who astonished the world with his absolute dominance and ground breaking lifts. Or will the USAPL overlook something again? One of the nicest menin the power lifting game. I hope this does not come true. No official word has come down from the IPF or USAPL. it's not just Mike's!) Benchpress: 172.5kg/380lb I couldn't sleep on the flight. That number is even more amazing when you consider that at the 1968 German powerlifting championships, 176-pound Arnold Schwarzenegger squatted 460 pounds. You need to start being aware of your recovery capability. The bar we used was 45lbs plus the collars. Bench: 160kg/352.74lb(WR) Yeah he was right. What has Dan done for the game? Modern powerlifters are some of the strongest people in history. They took me to Grandview Hospital where a doctor friend of the family met us. Gerlof Holkema 4.4K subscribers Subscribe 4.1K views 2 years ago Mike Bridges (1982) WORLD RECORD (181 lbs /. GIVE ME A BREAK. I went 760, 810, 832. Deadlift: 272.5kg/600lb. No excuses! The squats went well. they say he found out thursday. It was a bold move, because the USPF was popular its competitions were even nationally televised. Brand spankin new bar, just no center knurling. way to go!!! As promised, I left with Mac to coach him at the World Masters in Victorville. 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. Robert Harris WAS THE PAPER IT WAS WRITTEN ON WAS THE RIGHT SIZE! All Rights Reserved. Now that is damning testimony if I have ever heard it. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Mike Bridges (1982) WORLD RECORD (181 lbs / 82.5 kg) POWERLIFTING TOTAL 954.5 KG . Powerlifting differentiates between world records set at tested and non-tested competitions. For example, 7 sets x 3 reps at a lower percentage (50-60%) of . He was inducted into the York Barbell Hall of Fame on June 28, 1998. We are not EliteFitness.com. American Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation, 2008 American Physiological Society study, How The Federal Reserve Is The Shadow Branch Of The Government, Why Original Predictions About The War In Ukraine Were So Off. 1983 Mens Senior Nationals A 13 year old Ed saw Bill Kazmaier powerlift on television and he was instantly hooked. Wow. then on the other days he would go between 50-80% of his max for extra volume. 5. Who is that? The competitor in the 123-pound squat data was a dwarf and indeed hoisted 639 pounds. Fred is the total squatter, his squats range from 918lb thorugh 100b. C'mon. They had time to get another bar!!! Things like how they trained in the beginning. Mike's lifts are pending on the IPF website. On October 4, 1980 I lifted at a meet in Dayton, Ohio that I promoted. I felt good that morning and was ready to push it. on USA SOIL! Third, to the IPF, if you do take the records away, ask yourself why there are all these feds and why lifters are constantly jumping from fed to fed. 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. The meet always attracted the very best lifters in the country and 1978's version was no exception. What reports? northernhiro Additional comment actions. Use was rampant, but that didnt mean every lifter wanted to pump himself full of chemicals. $29.95. It's unfortunate that an error like this had to happen, but the bar we were using was just fine!! I went to get up but the pin was hooked into the carpet and I couldn't move. Thats what makes powerlifting such a great sport. liane blyn, jessica o donnellyeah that's a group to want to have after you to slap you upside the head! Actually, I've worked at keeping everything the same since it worked before and seems to be working OK now as well. 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. 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! An athlete lives at the whim of a sports rules, and when those rules change, so can their career. People need to have a reality check, as if Harold thought ..hey, let me sabotage this meet and give them a non-approved bar. The distinction between the groups histories with strength-enhancing drugs is important because these drugs dont just flush out completely they can leave a lasting impact. #1 mike bridges training style 05-07-2008, 02:14 AM ive read about mike bridges and his records. 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. some even fresh from factory seem unduly "slick"! I suddenly woke up startled and couldn't remember where I was. I wonder how it would feel to have a 700+ pound bar slide down your back. Tony Carpino agreed to fly in and ref and help out. Ed Baueuscroft of California. Fantastic story. There was a period when the IPF decided to do drug testing. Thats total that maybe one other lifter has approached. 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. Mike Bridges ( Birth date: february 1, 1957) Who is that? Bridges missed three squats of 562 pounds. This was one of the most amazing feats of strength I had ever seen at that time. Larry: We had a great team back then and I will always look back to the early days without so much politics. For more information, please see our The numbers from these competitions arent perfect; for example, the IPF just started hosting a raw championship,6 so there are only three years of comparable data. Orders shipped out within 1 - 5 business days. Mac was frantic. We did not know this in advance. Powerlifting had one federation, one national champion, Gaynor said. But when you can squat 1000 anytime you fell like it, who cares about a poor deadlift. RECENT:Joe "The Lad" Ladnier Mississippi Monster. Mike entered his first power lifting competition in 1976 and broke a world record in his very first competition. I've also, place 2nd once, and 3rd twice in the 'open' class since age 47 in World Championships. It's unfortunate that an error like this had to happen, but the bar we were using was just fine!! True, Jack. Mike Bridges' DVD series. 1980-11-07, USA-VA, Arlington. [quote=Anonymous]And squating without center knurling??? $29.95 each. Benchpress: 705.5 pounds (320kg) What Powerlifting Tells Us About The Effects Of PEDs. Giant to appreciate his size. [quote=An IPF member]I have a Texas Power Bar and it weighs 20kg. He went on to win seven national and three world titles. Mike was in powerlifting from the first days of the IPF in the early 1970s. I am aware of the wrong bar that was shipped because I warmed up with it in the warm up room. Now all the anonymous guys can come on here and bash the IPF for requiring approved equipment for records. I doubt it, that's wishful thinking and USAPL is at fault. How about a man who can squat 892.9lb; bench press around 580lb and deadlift in the 800s. The rule states only official approved bars can be used for the setting of world records. George Hechter (Birth date: august 14, 1961). So, even if drugs arent in an athletes system, he might be lifting heavier because he used PEDs a few years ago. I think it'd be more like shooting the jockey because he was wearing the wrong silks lol! In fact, the folks in Missouri have always done a great job. We had a five-hour layover. The power lifts are the bench press, squat and dead lift. John is what every new young powerlifter wants to be. Records should not have to be sacrificed because of this. To this day 37 years later, I don't know why I tried to bail out from that bar. For example, at a drug-tested meet in 2002, Mike Booker squatted 551 pounds but weighed just 132 pounds. I checked the rules on the USAPL site and they just referenced the IPF rules. When he first saw Vince hecould tell he had dropped down to 198,then he saw me all bulked up and ready for battle. My team was also lifting, including Eric Stuber, Mac Richards, John Topsoglou, and several others. Good post, ya old fart! [/quote] That being said, steroids, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), clenbuterol and other banned substances dont make an athlete more skilled at his sport they amplify skills he already has. He started lifting at 58 and was that one-in-a-thousand who had that Special Super Strength. Many years ago, Mike Bridges was one of the reasons I started powerlifting. 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. Weighing in at only 204 lbs, Mike not only went home with gold medals, but he also broke world records in the Deadlift at 650 lbs. Joe came alive within months with some lifting that is still admired today. This happened to Mike Bridges. This Make your morning email scroll and coffee stronger. Why?? The bar used was the correct weight & configuration. 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. You won't believe my luck. At meets a certain aura surrounded you.Larry: My first rival was Joe Weinstein. So as we got off the plane Paul was waiting for us to step off the plane. Mike Gansey's . There was no 220 class yet. I just went to a baseball game and payed $18 for a lousy $10 hat. I ran to a restaurant and grabbed some napkins and ran to the gate just in time to board. Where are my safety guys screaming about that? Michael Bridges. If he would choose to use the best gear of today, it would be crazy. If they were lifetime PR's for you as well, then even greater congratulations are indeed in order! So, I think I can back my ideology up pretty well. [/quote] Why is it so hard? And in Daytona, Ohio, eight weeks later he made a 590-pound bench press at 228 bodyweight. I hope this does not come true. (course they also did drug tests on mike but odds are those won't be a problem). he did this for 10 years and kept progressing but he's unreal. It was a beautiful day to drive, but once we got 50 miles away, Mac said we needed to pull over. If dan can get his bench together, lookout! This was thursday--start making calls. The point is the TPB is not approved and does not even meet all the requirements to be approved. They had time to get another bar!!! More on that in a bit.5. i'm over 40 and over the past years since i hit 40, i've actually stepped UP my sets and find i'm getting better results, doing my best even as i get older isn't a problem.. the one thing is to keep the challenges coming and step up to them, not think "oh i'm a master, maybe i shouldn't train so hard". "Bars dont grow on trees, what would you have done in this situation??" squatting 804 lb. My friend Arnold Coleman broke Mike's and Gene Bell's total record at the 2005 Arnold Classic. A man who can get into slick clothes and not sacrifice his size or strength. Mike won the second most prestigious national powerlifting in 1977 when he won the Junior National Powerlifting Championships. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Jons training lifts around 2300lb! [quote=TheGymMuse] WTF!! My training as a 65er back in the day was pretty intense and with pretty good results. Its a shame his feats arent hailed about today. It's unfortunate that an error like this had to happen, but the bar we were using was just fine!! [/quote] The problem was discovered on Thursday. Best Lifts: I saw the Gestapo in action first hand at the Master's Nationals and again today at a local meet. He also would tell others if they wanted to get a bigger bench gain weight. Bars don't grow on trees, what would you have done in this situation? [/quote] 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. Mike Bridges - Bridges was one of the greatest powerlifters of all time, competing in the 165 and 181 pound classes. 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. they're listed as pending cause someone turned in teh record forms and until ipf looks into this, they're pending. Ivanko bars are awfulthey are outrageously whippy and the non-standard knarling makes setting up for the deadlift quite confusing. I didn't know exactly what they were but I knew there would be some kind of difference between the bars. Anyway, I digress. Well most know he won nine straight before making. I re-vamped my training to train every area only once a week. My training put me at 835-580-800-2215. . DUMB, the man had spanking new Ivanko weights and ER rack on the platform, to think that the bar was his underminding the rules is plain stupid. Bridges weighed just.