The Gladiators... Are You One?

[BigAnt]

(had to move my post here, guess I don't listen either..) 2 2nd place spots, why second both times? Because the same guy in both my natural shows, who was juicing hard crossed over from Open to Novice where I was. This was a long time ago, ever hear of the AAU? I hope to compete in the Masters division in the next 2 years. For now it's Powerlifting for the most part with heavy bodylbuilding moves thrown in. I competed at 156lbs now 210 long after...... Goal 225 not sloppy, then diet. 5'6" Who gave me the idea to compete? that's right... a Female BB. I kept to myself at the gym and used to think people that looked in the mirror had an ego, she taught me that the mirror was not to look at yourself as much as it was to look at who you were and if you were ready. Animals come in all shapes and sizes let me tell you. Nothing but respect for that girl to this day.

AAU..Hell yeah!

I did the AAU America in 1995, when it was drug tested in Wshington, DC.
18 guys in my class, I got third!

[JUGGERNAUT]

Good shit Big Ant, it was so primitive back then and I miss the rawness of it all. They seemed to rent the oddest places to hold their events, like anything goes just as long as the show goes on kinda thing. I just found a tape of one of my events but you can all be sure never to see that haha! 3rd in 18 huh? Great work man...just went down stairs to look at the dates on the Trophies...both in 1989 The Northeastern and Champions of America in PA, still have the medals and everything, wow I'm old.

[BigAnt]

Good shit Big Ant, it was so primitive back then and I miss the rawness of it all. They seemed to rent the oddest places to hold their events, like anything goes just as long as the show goes on kinda thing. I just found a tape of one of my events but you can all be sure never to see that haha! 3rd in 18 huh? Great work man...just went down stairs to look at the dates on the Trophies...both in 1989 The Northeastern and Champions of America in PA, still have the medals and everything, wow I'm old.

Yeah I did the AAU Champions of America, (Larry Factor of Champions Gym in Colmar, PA promoted it) Northeastern USA (at Fisher's Tuder house in Bensalem, PA) Mike Charnick's Eastern Seaboard and Mr. New Jersey.
Mike Charnick is still promoting shows, I won his Mr. Jersey on 10/14/06 in Vineland, NJ

Remember Dave Mayor, he was always judging...

AAU stopped bodybuilding becuase the year after I did the America (1996) a competitor sued becuase he tested positive in the urine test. He said it was not an accurate test and swore he was clean...It got to be a big mess....Real ugly for the AAU...was all over the magazines.

Greg Long, Joe Bucci, Bruce Quinn are some guys who I trained with, helped me back in the day...all were great AAU Bodybuildrs....

And you can't forget Peter Lareau, Joe Meeko, Benny Poda and Tim Belknap--some more of the greats!

[BigAnt]

Good shit Big Ant, it was so primitive back then and I miss the rawness of it all. They seemed to rent the oddest places to hold their events, like anything goes just as long as the show goes on kinda thing. I just found a tape of one of my events but you can all be sure never to see that haha! 3rd in 18 huh? Great work man...just went down stairs to look at the dates on the Trophies...both in 1989 The Northeastern and Champions of America in PA, still have the medals and everything, wow I'm old.

I bet we competed with each other...I was in the Medium Tall class....

Remember height classes?

[Universal Rep]

Congrats to the new Gladiators. Welcome aboard fellas.

[BigAnt]

(had to move my post here, guess I don't listen either..) 2 2nd place spots, why second both times? Because the same guy in both my natural shows, who was juicing hard crossed over from Open to Novice where I was. This was a long time ago, ever hear of the AAU? I hope to compete in the Masters division in the next 2 years. For now it's Powerlifting for the most part with heavy bodylbuilding moves thrown in. I competed at 156lbs now 210 long after...... Goal 225 not sloppy, then diet. 5'6" Who gave me the idea to compete? that's right... a Female BB. I kept to myself at the gym and used to think people that looked in the mirror had an ego, she taught me that the mirror was not to look at yourself as much as it was to look at who you were and if you were ready. Animals come in all shapes and sizes let me tell you. Nothing but respect for that girl to this day.

hit me with a pm

we can talk old school training/contests..

where do you train now?

[Big Rich]

I'm not sure if this qualifies me or not.
I am a member of the NAS - North American Strongman - and have competed on a local level in the Chicago (Platinum Level), Fox Cities (Gold Level), and NE Wisconsin Strongman (Pro-Am Level) events.
I compete in the MW or Masters class.
It's tough to compete against these young guys now since some contests do not have a Masters class, but I always give them a run for their money!
Gladiator?
Hell yes!

[TXPWRLFTR]

2006 NASA USA Nationals 242 class winner
2007 West Texas Bench Press Classic and Expo...benched 465 to win

[D-Rock]

I'm not really sure if this qualifies me or not seeing as how it's not related to lifting. I was a serious bodybuilder for 3 years but I switched that focus to MMA ( mixed martial arts)

I recently competed in the NAGA World Championship ( North American Grapplers Association) The worlds largest submission fighting circuit.

January 1st 07' I was 221lbs.
On Saturday April 21st I fought at 196.8lbs in the cruiser weight division.
I won my weight class.

So I figured I'd drop my name in the pile for this distinction of honor.

[BEASTOFRAGE]

i currently do full meets and bench only meets

Competition History: 1997 TIGER BENCH CLASSIC, FIFTH PLACE(TEEN DIVISON) 250 @ 220
1999 SOUTHERN STATES BENCH PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP, SECOND PLACE(TEEN 265 @ 242)
1999 LION'S DEN BENCH PRESS CONTEST, FIRST PLACE(TEEN 285 @ 242)
1999 LION'S DEN DEADLIFT CONTEST, FIRST PLACE(TEEN 430 @ 242)
1999 WNPF ALABAMA STATE CHAMPION(TEEN 420-300-460 @ 242)
2000 WNPF ALABAMA STATE CHAMPION(JUNIOR 450-300-510 @ 242)
2000 USPF ALABAMA STATE CHAMPION(JUNIOR 450-320-515 @ 275)
2000 MAXWELL/GUNTER POWERLIFTING MEET (NOVICE 450-320-540 @ 242)
2001 BILL KAZMAIER BENCH PRESS MEET (NOVICE 340 @ 275)
2002 APA BENCH PRESS MEET (JUNIOR 405 @ 250 IN 275 CLASS)
2003 WABDL RIVERFEST BENCH PRESS & DEADLIFT MEET( JUNIOR 451 BENCH @ 275; JUNIOR 633 DEADLIFT @ 275)
2006 SPF ALABAMA STATE (OPEN 720-535-705 @ 308)
2006 APF ALABAMA STATE (OPEN 750-545-710 @ 308)
2006 APF NORTH GEORGIA STATE(OPEN MEN 308S BENCH @ 567)

i have a bench meet comin up followed by a full meet in september...
TB

[JUGGERNAUT]

I bet we competed with each other...I was in the Medium Tall class....

Remember height classes?

I was in the short class haha mmm and I'm not any taller today LOL

[Beast1]

2005 100% Raw Powerlifting Nationals - Full Power
242,came in at 223, Mens Open 1st & Mens Junior 1st
Squat - 450, 480, 510
Bench - 300, 0, 0
Deadlift - 460, 490, 520
Total - 1330

Only my 3rd comp., I don't think I did too bad with training myself and no supportive gear.

[TxSquat]

Weight-208
Height-5'9"
Age-18

At the THSPA
Bench-325
Squat-650
Deadlift-500

PRs
Bench-325
Squat-650
Deadlift-550

Wonder what this is going to get me

[poppa flex]

19 years old 165lb
IPA records
565 squat
375 bench
1445 total

19 years old 181lb
400lb bench press record


mite as well throw that in there too

[herdz]

20 yr old
193lbs

bench 225x3
leg press 1000x5
squat 325x3
stiff leg deads 255x8
deads 365x2

June 19- 4th at Canadians- Junior Devision at 168lbs
Oct 27- Won 1st BB Comp- Junior devision at 168lbs, 4th in Mens Open Middle weight

[AnabolicMass02]

I am doing my first NPC amateur bodybuilding competition on May 3, 2008. I will compete in the light heavyweight division.

[paintrain69]

congrats to all the gladiators...gotta couple questions for the top dogs runnin the show...this is just national records and not state records...what about if im still in high school and still break a bench record statewide or nationwide record...cause march 8 im lookin to break the 155 bench press record for the state of ohio in high school it's 285 raw...and then the national/american record for my weight class in NASA is...330 with a single ply bench shirt...and if i keep bustin my ass ill go for the world record at 405 with a bench shirt...because im def. lookin to get on this fuckin gladiator list...thanks brothers

[boysrepublic]

Im Not In Any Competitions, Meets, Sports Or Anyhting. Whilst I Support And Respect Each And Every Animal That Is Dedicated To That World, I Lift For Different Reasons. I Lift To Control My Anger And For Relief From Stress Of Life... I Lift For Meditation And To Gain The Discipline To Overcome Personal Obstacles And To Be A Stronger Person Mentally And Physically!

I Emphasize That I Support The Bodybuilders That Compete, I Personally Dont Care Much For All That, But What Is The Point Of Badges And Labels If We're All Equal Animals In This Forvm? So You Only Get A Badge Or A Label If You Prove It To The World?

Maybe Im Misunderstanding... I Apologize If I Come Off Negatively, Its Not My Intention... Im Just Curious?

[J-Dawg]

Im Not In Any Competitions, Meets, Sports Or Anyhting. Whilst I Support And Respect Each And Every Animal That Is Dedicated To That World, I Lift For Different Reasons. I Lift To Control My Anger And For Relief From Stress Of Life... I Lift For Meditation And To Gain The Discipline To Overcome Personal Obstacles And To Be A Stronger Person Mentally And Physically!

I Emphasize That I Support The Bodybuilders That Compete, I Personally Dont Care Much For All That, But What Is The Point Of Badges And Labels If We're All Equal Animals In This Forvm? So You Only Get A Badge Or A Label If You Prove It To The World?

Maybe Im Misunderstanding... I Apologize If I Come Off Negatively, Its Not My Intention... Im Just Curious?

I sense no disrespect here bro. You ask a very valid question. We all do belong to one brotherhood and are all Animal's in many aspects-- we all have that same underlying love for the sacrifice that goes into striving to be the best that we can each and everyday. However, each of us may be at different parts of our journey-- some are just beginners, others are semi-experienced, while some have made it a bit further than the rest of us in the competition realm and have acquired a special knowledge along the way. Because of the knowledge that these folks have accumulated from training specifically to compete, I think it's important to reward them for their hard work that they performed by taking it to a whole other level. By competing, and taking the step to compete, which takes some major balls -- they have acquired extra knowledge along the way, which I think is important to show to others. By seeing the title "Gladiator", we know that if we ever think to compete, we can ask them for advice, as we they have battled in that arena before. Hope that helps to address your question.

[krazyassmexican]

in my understanding the gladiators are pros or amateurs
in any of the branches of this bad ass sport

strongman, powerlifting bodybuilding

but they can have THE PROS
tittle since they are not sponsored by universal