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Originally Posted by PanterA
Is a belt considered geared lifting? Always thought it was strictly for safety.
Not taking anything away from anybody, just out of intellectual curiosity.
Belts are allowed in RAW competition, but when you forgoe that particular safety option the lift is what we would consider completely RAW. Konstantine Konstantinov once hit a 939 lb deadlift without a belt even when he would have been allowed to use it in the meet. It's a pride thing...
HOLY SHIT! and I mean HOLY SHIT! Would expect nothing less from Higa...but still...geez. All I can do is bounce500 for maybe 8-10 if I'm lucky. Higa, this is truely impressive to me. One at a time like that, with great form and no gear at all is fucking hardcore. Now those lifts are something to be proud of right there. Leave no doubt...thats what I always tell my powerlifters.
Belts are allowed in RAW competition, but when you forgoe that particular safety option the lift is what we would consider completely RAW. Konstantine Konstantinov once hit a 939 lb deadlift without a belt even when he would have been allowed to use it in the meet. It's a pride thing...
I can understand that!
Slim Ben, where have your vids been? Yours are the most entertaining. Especially with you and big Seath both training.
After seeing that vid, Higa is definitely a hardass.
Thanks man, it will be fun.
You coming to the Seattle ABC this Saturday?
Originally Posted by PanterA
LOVE IT!!
Haha, thanks bro. The Cage doesn't even know what Animal Pak is going to bring to Ohio!
Originally Posted by G Diesel
That's what I'm talkin' bout... Impressive as hell, HIGA. That is raw unadulterated strength right there.
Peace, G
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Originally Posted by Rage
HOLY SHIT! and I mean HOLY SHIT! Would expect nothing less from Higa...but still...geez. All I can do is bounce500 for maybe 8-10 if I'm lucky. Higa, this is truely impressive to me. One at a time like that, with great form and no gear at all is fucking hardcore. Now those lifts are something to be proud of right there. Leave no doubt...thats what I always tell my powerlifters.
Good luck to all you guys.
Its gonna be fun Rage. Looking forward to seeing everyone throw down!
Originally Posted by Big C
Same here bro, haha! Very impressive....my goal is just to get in there and show that bodybuilders can lift some heavy weight too.
Belts are allowed in RAW competition, but when you forgoe that particular safety option the lift is what we would consider completely RAW. Konstantine Konstantinov once hit a 939 lb deadlift without a belt even when he would have been allowed to use it in the meet. It's a pride thing...
Higa's got that Hawaiian thing goin' it's deeper than pride.
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"Nothing will destroy a lifter faster, or for longer, than ego." - Jim Wendler
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Can't wait to see these guys go at it in the Cage. Really excited now the Higa has posted his video. 15 reps with no belt is sick! Can't wait to see how many he can pump out in the Cage with everyone cheering him on. March can't get here fast enough. I'm sure that video will be some serious motivation for the other competitors.
I'll do my talking come March.. I'm all about brotherhood and the family we have built here, and the Pro vs Bros being about bringing us together and competing for fun... but it's just that... a competiton.. you are telling me u are better than me and that u can beat me... well my friends, you may beat me... BUT YOU ARE GOING TO BLEED TO DO IT!!!
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I'll do my talking come March.. I'm all about brotherhood and the family we have built here, and the Pro vs Bros being about bringing us together and competing for fun... but it's just that... a competiton.. you are telling me u are better than me and that u can beat me... well my friends, you may beat me... BUT YOU ARE GOING TO BLEED TO DO IT!!!
Agreed, BUT! Talking a little noise is both fun and motivating!
Example: Louie Simmons always runs his mouth at Dave Tate! All in good fun. Watch the Westside Barbell Training Vids on YouTube. They mess with each other constantly in the gym, but once they all get together for a meet, it's brotherhood and support 100%.
So....GET SOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want to see some more smack talk, Higa's vids got me fired up! Don't know about everyone else....
I want to see some more smack talk, Higa's vids got me fired up! Don't know about everyone else....
PanterA, you should enter...
"A warrior chooses a path with heart, any path with heart, and follows it; and then he rejoices and laughs. He knows because he sees that his life will be over altogether too soon. He sees that nothing is more important than anything else.” - Carlos Castaneda
"Nothing will destroy a lifter faster, or for longer, than ego." - Jim Wendler
Plus, I am trying to get everyone here riled up a bit.
If anyone can it's you my good man......
"A warrior chooses a path with heart, any path with heart, and follows it; and then he rejoices and laughs. He knows because he sees that his life will be over altogether too soon. He sees that nothing is more important than anything else.” - Carlos Castaneda
"Nothing will destroy a lifter faster, or for longer, than ego." - Jim Wendler
mad due respect to the pros, but you know i got the bros backs on this one!
That's what I'm talking about!!
And trust me.. I'll do more talking soon.. just know that I am going to show up with a purpose!
Fraternal order of the Animal- Super Hero
The Crew™
Saraigh
"You have to be willing to die by the sword even if you don't have one."- Brian Bosworth
"In chasing the impossible you often pass everyone else that is caught up trying to achieve the highest levels of what each of them deem to be possible."- Anonymous