The Gladiators... Are You One?

[boysrepublic]

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.

Right on, I think i was lacking to understand the rewarding aspect of the hole subject. Perhaps your right... A different REALM it is, just as my reasons for this life style are different. Testicular fortitude is not relevant tho, i think accepting a certain challenge and overcoming it by CHOICE is a better definitoin.

NONE THE LESS, I SUPPORT ALL COMPETITORS/ ANIMALS 100%!

[kcinnitram91]

I benched 325 raw in a competition last year. Does that qualify me? I placed 1st in the teen division and 3rd in the men's novice. I also deadlifted 405 3 years ago in the same competition. I placed 1st in the teens then as well. Either way I will be competing in my first bodybuilding competition in early 09' so if it doesn't then thats cool.

[J-Dawg]

Bumping for updates.

[RooRooTJ]

Bumping for updates.

I'll try to get it this weekend when i go for the overall

[Mr. Dead]

Bumping for updates.

Missed my WNBF pro card by 6 places... Maybe next show...

[Joshua F]

Are you a Gladiator? Have you been hardened by battle in the arena, in front of an audience? If you're a competitive bodybuilder or powerlifter who has placed well in national level shows or meets, we want to recognize you as the warrior that you are here in The Forvm... What you will earn is a special avatar and title as a mark of distinction. If you are interested in joining the elite ranks of The Gladiators, post your credentials here and PM me. Few who apply will earn this high honor--your accomplishments must be great and noteworthy.

Those of who have joined the ranks of The Gladiators...

IronLeague
Naturally Huge
BigGuy345
eric downey
Thunder-Thighs
grissinger
Joshua F
Herdz
mcfly
Mr. Aestheticz
BEASTOFRAGE
Big Rich
bigbadwolfe
CarrieAnnSimmons
D-Rock
Joey D
JUGGERNAUT
Kathy Fields
NPC Chicka
PJ BRAUN
Rexor91
ryan o'neal
ToddZilla
tommygun
TXPWRLFTR
BigWides

Sorry, I didn't see this earlyI'm so consentrated on my prep. for Atlanta but thanks for naming me a Gladiator. Believe me it's a true honor!!! I hope i won't let you guys down in Atlanta next week. I've been busting my ass off.....

[Ashley_Brand]

Nationally Qualified - 2x Figure Champion - undefeated in my class
1 time being from the 2nd biggest show in my region....

7 more relentless months and we'll be lookin' at the Jr. Nationals stage.

Congrats to all the Gladiators who have made the cut already!

[Supe527]

Philip "supe527" Maranto

In my second meet ever, back in 2003, i broke the state record in the DL for WABDL in an old Z Suit. THe record is now 578.8lbs @ 198. I weighed 193 when I set this record.

In 2005 I set the world bench record for AAU in the 220lbs class. I benched 480 (in a single Rage X) for the record and 1st place in the Junior Olympics. I weighed 208 for this meet.

I'm currently training to beat my own PR of 625lbs @ 222lbs (in a single Katana) in the UPA La state meet. I've hit 700 a few times in the gym, but just haven't been able to put it up in a meet yet.

I'm also currently started training heavy in a squat suit again. I'm shooting to squat upper 700's in a meet sometime next year!

[Rage]

Thanks J-Dawg...I made it in!

[Mr. Dead]

Thanks J-Dawg...I made it in!

About damn time!!! *LOL*

[Elite]

Thanks J-Dawg...I made it in!

It suits.
Tho your title should be 'Worlds tallest 5ft 10" man'.

[Rage]

About damn time!!! *LOL*

It suits.
Tho your title should be 'Worlds tallest 5ft 10" man'.

LOL..

[Ashley_Brand]

Glad to join the group :) STTOOKKED!

[J Wong]

1st place in APA florida state championship meet in 16-17 year old division, 198 weight class

455 squat,445 deadlift,290 bench..

Hold APA world record for squat and total in age division...


Bigger numbers to come.

[eric downey]

1st place in APA florida state championship meet in 16-17 year old division, 198 weight class

455 squat,445 deadlift,290 bench..

Hold APA world record for squat and total in age division...


Bigger numbers to come.

nice numbers bro

[J Wong]

nice numbers bro

Thanks man, they all have gone up since then too. Gonna drop to 181 if I can do the next APA meet at the end of April and break some more records and have bigger numbers then I did at 198.

[IRBS]

SPF Alabama State
275 Open Men's

Squat: 675
Bench: 500
Deadlift: 575
Total: 1750

1st place at 275, Qualified for Nationals

[ghost]

SPF Alabama State
275 Open Men's

Squat: 675
Bench: 500
Deadlift: 575
Total: 1750

1st place at 275, Qualified for Nationals

That's fucking awesome man, congrats!

[Young&Hungry]

Competed at the Connecticut High School State Open's this past Saturday.

BW - 193
Squat - 475
Bench - 275
Power Clean - 275

It was an unsanctioned meet by the major federations obviously but it is the premier high school for the state of Connecticut and has been taking place for over 25 years. I competed in the 181-200lb weight class with 72 other competitors in my weight class (about 550-600 overall) and won the power clean, placed second in the squat, fourth in the bench press, and won first overall and the title of state champion. My 1025 total is the #3 total in the history of the competition for my weight class. If you have any questions about the validity of the meet or lifts please hit up Boar on the Forum, he was handling me all day.

[Beast Genetics]

I am currently holding a 425 raw bench and training for "the biggest Bench on the River" in New Roads,LA I will open with a 500lb. bench and finish near 600lbs.

My current bench PR is and equipped 585lb. bench

I competed and took first place in a SPF (southern powerlifting federation) meet in Pascagoula,MS in Nov. of '08 and I am the current state record holder for Louisiana in the SPF in my weight division. I test myself every week, this is my life!!!