redaction to my post on box squat height

[IrishPower]

It has been brought to my attention that on an earlier post, some comments I made were construed as offensive.

http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=135312

As I care about the opinions of certain folks, I would like to offer some corrections.

"I think that most westside guys would have to take their stance in and drop their squats weights by 100lbs to get passed here. "

I should say that I have gained 100 lbs by moving my squat stance ultra-wide and keeping my squat depth higher.

"Recent evidence is Chuck's bomb at the WPO meet. "

As I was not there, I probably should not have made this statement. This information was conveyed to me by a friend/national-level lifter who was there. He said the judges indicated depth as the reason for the failed lifts.

"On the far right (easy side) of the spectrum is the IPA (also known as the high-PA). "

I can definitely see how this was deemed offensive. The IPA has developed a reputation for allowing parallel squats (or slightly higher) to pass consistently. However, it also has a reputation of being very lifter-centic. You must weigh the pros and cons of any organization. I would like to say I welcome an organization whose judging is consistent and not out to screw the lifters. In fact, I do intend to compete in their nationals this year.

Anyway.... why bother with this post? Well, it was not my intention to insult accomplished lifters. Indeed, some of the folks who may have taken offense to this have been those who have helped me to reshape my training. For these people, I am offering my edits here.

Train hard!
/irish

 

[Screwball]

You have a right to your opinions, IrishPower. I don't think anyone was terribly offended by what you posted. I happen to agree with most of your post. I know you certainly didn't intentionally mean for your post to be offensive to anyone, so I don't feel that your apology is necessary. Your input to this board is invaluable. You don't post enough in my opinion. We can all agree to disagree from time to time.

 

[Mountain Man]

I agree with srewball, Mr. Irish. I respect those that can speak their truth, damn, I am the same way.

 

[powerlifterjay]

Who would have found those remarks offensive? A high squat is a high squat. Period. Just cause someone says your squat was high doesnt mean to insult personaly. I too have put alot on my squat by moving my feet out wider, but ...its a tad bit hrader to break line this way. Its still easy though.

BUt if you did offend someone i think you made it right.

Hey Irish still cant download those. Dont knwo whats up.

 

[k1401]

nice post Irish, though I agree and odn't feel it was necessary

any new vids?

 

[Geno_O]

Irish, as a PL newbie, I consider most of what you post very
informative and helpful. Please keep the info coming.

 

[benchmonster]

Please ignore my handle, my true handle is "High Squatting, Gym-Rat Weirdo"

As a high squatting gym rat weirdo, I was very offended by your comments. When I am in the gym wearing my khaki Gap shorts, a hanes ribbed tank top, K-Swiss tennis shoes with no socks, and a necklace, talking on the cell phone, I occasionally like to do some squats.

Now I know to you guys when I take that massive 225 lbs out of the rack and do a 1/4 squat while my frat buddy "Rod" is hugging me and helping me to lock it out, it may look like I am squatting high. I assure you this is untrue. I competed in the Gym rat nationals in the pairs squat and got a silver, and finished first place in the pairs bench, you know the one where I lay on the bench, and my spotter deadlifts the weight off my chest, where I won 1st place with a 205 lb bench at 181 bodywieght. I know I could have made the 225 for a new record, but Rod had just put some Abercrombie and Fitch lotion on his hands and could not get a good grip. Damned old Rod.

I will let you know, that I never had the Greek council turn down a single one of my squats. I promise that I properly grunted and screamed and drew the correct amount of attention to myself while Rod was hugging me from behind.

Please try and refrain from talking about high squats as this offends the Gym Rat crowd.

Thank you for your time, I have to go kick Screwball out of the power rack so I can do a superset of bicep curls and hanging leg raises.

Gym Rat.

 

[xtreem]

i remember an ask dave email on EFS . questioning the depth of westside squatters in meets.
he responded by saying he was the one responsible , in his mind , for the redlites on chuck's squat. he said chuck's routine is to set the weight, look up,sit down and listen for dave's signal to come out of the hole. he went on to say in his eyes it looked deep enough...but it was the judges ultimate decision.

i remember back in the early 80's i lifted in the ADFPA. they would red lite on passing gas while squatting !

 

[IrishPower]

benchmonster,

that was great for a really good laugh.

i needed it after all the shit i have gotten regarding the original post.

thanks!

/irish