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nclifter6feet6
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i believe manfred hoberl has done very well in the strongest man competitons i think he may have won one. i saw him compete on tv and those arms are crazy huge
Manfred was the man a few years ago. Cheat curl 440? I don't know really...I believe Kaz has curled more than 400 also.
I do know that he was very large, athletic, and freaky strong...very freaky strong!!!
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I do know that he was very large, athletic, and freaky strong...very freaky strong!!!
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louden_swain
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I would pick Kaz for strength over Manfred anyday. Kaz is a freaky dude strength and size wise!!
You can't compare...you really can't compare.
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sorerotators
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Manfred never won a WSM title. Highest i think was 2nd.
Remember...back when Kaz competed...it was invitation only. They only invited those who looked good on camera...NOT the ones who were the best at the sport...
Think about that...the women are that way now...
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Think about that...the women are that way now...
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latinus_spicticus
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They only invited those who looked best on camera?
What about Geoff Capes? He looked like nothing but a giant hairy troll and trounced all of the other competitors (sans Kaz and Jon Paul Sigmasson). He was an athletic MFer too, and was what-- like 6'6" 330lbs? He had better coordination and quickness than Kaz, just not the strength. There are other examples, I just don't have time to name them (class starts in 45minutes).
Can you elaborate on "looked good on camera" part? Maybe I misinterpreted what you said.
What about Geoff Capes? He looked like nothing but a giant hairy troll and trounced all of the other competitors (sans Kaz and Jon Paul Sigmasson). He was an athletic MFer too, and was what-- like 6'6" 330lbs? He had better coordination and quickness than Kaz, just not the strength. There are other examples, I just don't have time to name them (class starts in 45minutes).
Can you elaborate on "looked good on camera" part? Maybe I misinterpreted what you said.
Never said that they had to be physically appealing...they just had to look good for the camera...and TV.
It was invitation only and NOT based on competition or qualification merit. The women are currently that way. There are a few women who could possibly win or make a large dent in the competition if they looked pretty enough to be invited...
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It was invitation only and NOT based on competition or qualification merit. The women are currently that way. There are a few women who could possibly win or make a large dent in the competition if they looked pretty enough to be invited...
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jeremys
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i remember seeing a video of hoeberl holding on to the backs of two jaguars(cars)...one in each hand. each car floored it, and he held them both for i believe 16 seconds. i've also seen some more videos, but i cant remember what they were of. unbelievable
latinus_spicticus
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Gotcha.
BTW, what are your thoughts on Geoff Capes? Any inside knowledge you can share with us since you are big on the strongman scene? He was always my favorite competitor, I remember watching the first WSM competitions back when I was in high school and being in awe of the guy-- because he didn't look like much but when it came time to perform Capes kicked ass.
What do you think about the guy? I ask this because it isn't ever discussed, he is an unpopular guy. Ahola, Magnusson(s), Kaz, etc. get all the talk. Just want to know what a real strongman thinks of the guy since I am somewaht of a fan of his. Guys like Ab Wolders always impressed me, too, back then-- wasn't he supposed to be like the fastest strongman or something? Maybe a different thread should be created for this discussion.
Update:
Here are a couple of URLS on capes:
http://www.strongestman.com/bios/past/capes.shtml?capes
http://www.strongestman.com/stories/capes.shtml
BTW, what are your thoughts on Geoff Capes? Any inside knowledge you can share with us since you are big on the strongman scene? He was always my favorite competitor, I remember watching the first WSM competitions back when I was in high school and being in awe of the guy-- because he didn't look like much but when it came time to perform Capes kicked ass.
What do you think about the guy? I ask this because it isn't ever discussed, he is an unpopular guy. Ahola, Magnusson(s), Kaz, etc. get all the talk. Just want to know what a real strongman thinks of the guy since I am somewaht of a fan of his. Guys like Ab Wolders always impressed me, too, back then-- wasn't he supposed to be like the fastest strongman or something? Maybe a different thread should be created for this discussion.
Update:
Here are a couple of URLS on capes:
http://www.strongestman.com/bios/past/capes.shtml?capes
http://www.strongestman.com/stories/capes.shtml
latinus_spicticus
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Jeremys--
About your back:
If you are really serious about getting back to squatting after a spinal/disc related injury, GET A REVERSE HYPER! The standard model is sufficient unless you squat above 600lbs and is worth its weight in gold. Sell your tv, box-spring, mattress, computer, etc. if you have to get the money to buy the thing. It is unbelievably effective for correcting disc fuckups.
About your back:
If you are really serious about getting back to squatting after a spinal/disc related injury, GET A REVERSE HYPER! The standard model is sufficient unless you squat above 600lbs and is worth its weight in gold. Sell your tv, box-spring, mattress, computer, etc. if you have to get the money to buy the thing. It is unbelievably effective for correcting disc fuckups.
About to walk out the door for the weekend...will be back with you on Sunday night...
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jeremys
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latinus, i'm only 15. i cant buy anything like that. i have bands coming in early next week. i hope i can rig something up just with bands.
i was thinking i could loop one end of a band around a couch leg and then leaning on something with my hands, i could keep my leg straight and raise it back behind me until i get a good enough stretch and then do a couple sets with each leg. what do you guys think?
update for anybody that cares: the major pain is very seldom now, but whenever i'm sitting, i can feel a nerve throbbing really bad sometimes
i was thinking i could loop one end of a band around a couch leg and then leaning on something with my hands, i could keep my leg straight and raise it back behind me until i get a good enough stretch and then do a couple sets with each leg. what do you guys think?
update for anybody that cares: the major pain is very seldom now, but whenever i'm sitting, i can feel a nerve throbbing really bad sometimes
latinus_spicticus
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Rig it up so you can somehow do them off of the bed of a truck, the end of a table, etc. with your bands or chain some weight to your legs and go from there. Try to mimick them. I don't know about your financial situation, but having a reverse hyper should be a number one priority if moving your squat up/correcting your lower back is a concern.
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jeremys
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i'll try to figure something out...thanks for the ideas
i'll let ya know how it goes once i get my bands early this next week. any idea on what kind to use for reverse hypers? i ordered a pair of minis and a pair of average bands
i'll let ya know how it goes once i get my bands early this next week. any idea on what kind to use for reverse hypers? i ordered a pair of minis and a pair of average bands
latinus_spicticus
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get the minis aand the greens.
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jeremys
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what size are the greens?
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