My deadlift was going up again by using lots of bands on top of the bar. I guess because I handed out to everybody. At the same time, he also built up his lockout. But, Marcus won best lifter. First we'll teach you perfect form, then we'll work on your weaknesses so you don't get hurt. As they strive to make me better, I strive to make them better. Chuck squatted 1118 and deadlift after his 633 bench to total 2506. Louie:I had made a training tape that showed two young menone was to build benchthat was KP (Kenny Patterson). Vogelpohl also holds the second highest squat of all-time at 275 (1,150 pounds). After the interview I sat down with Dave and talked about what its been like training with Chuck over the past several years. Meanwhile, he is kicking and punching me. Tate said this was the hardest squatting training session of his life. The original plan was to do 8 sets of 2 reps. This was done on a Saturday. Dave Tate came to Westside but was not sure about our system. Ten guys here have squatted 1200 pounds. as well as Louie passing, we have lost to of the best that ecer did it. After many tries, Tom finally won his first Senior Nationals. Louie, I knew you kept track of all our training, and you were always trying to get me to taper back for a meet and not squat all the time and pull a weight sled, but I would not listen. If you take the first gear out of a Mack truck, how fast will it take off? First, stretch your hamstrings when you hip hinge and move your hips back, and then, Flex your glutes to drive your hips forward and complete the deadlift. But everyone had left the building. Matt will also carry a 100-pound med ball in a wrestler's clinch for interval training. You have to build them like any other muscle. We were lifting in Canton, Ohio. I I still go hard and workout, I am not as strong as I use to be but Im 55 still squat over 600 bench in the fours and can pull 600. I was very proud of our men. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. This DVD was insane. The reason is, if you go for volume in the Big 3, the weakest link gives out first, like the lower back, or you tear a pec. So weights are not heavy or light they're slow and fast. Chuck Vogelpohl's 1180lb squat- Video | Powerlifting Watch Chuck: I do think its getting somewhat out of hand, but if you want to compete at a high level, you have to wear whats out there. Westside was all about pushing each other to the absolute limits. He was a very strong bencher. close grip bench, but missed it at the top. In an interview we came across with Louie and Vogelpohl, Louie asks him how he got started on his series of world record-breaking lifts. This keeps you from getting injured. Compound sets will get you there. What a day. His 1,180 lbs. It was good for the team to learn to make, not only lifts, but to compete. The first 800 pound squatter Pat Casey in 1970 was a box squatter from the original Westside Barbell in Culver City. Vogelpohl also holds the second highest squat of all-time at 275 (1,150 pounds). Now dont get me wrong, this doesnt mean Chuck likes everyone to come up to him and pat him on the back. Tom Waddle knew George and said he would like him to come bench with us on Sunday, at Tim Vanhorns place. Chuck Vogelpohl is best known for his record-breaking squats, but he did have a respectful bench and deadlift, especially considering that he suffered from some serious injuries such as a broken neck. I now present to you The Iron Man; Chuck Vogelpohl. On Sunday, I walked into the warm-up room, nervous and green. Another reason you need to work speed is technique. camber. I could not talk for once. When you hear the names of these lifters you think of the great single ply years. It was given to Clark. We're just smarter, in that we're smart enough to open up a physics book and speak to people overseas that know what they're doing. I told him if he could do 20 reps with 155s, I would buy 175s. All Rights Reserved. The name Jujimufu came from his AOL profile, and its been with him since. So, its okay to have somebody else help. Seeing how Chuck lifts and the weights he handles in training is truely impressive, not to mention the fact he is the lightest lifter to squat over a grand (1025 @ 220lbs) [yeah, yeah, yeah, I know, he lifts in the WPO so he is guilty of early weigh-ins, 2-ply canvas suits and briefs, monolifts, I mean SURELY we all could out total Chuck if we had all of . For example, on Wednesdays Chuck will bench before J.L and I. The WPO was no more, and you would fund the Power Station Pro-Am in Dayton, Ohio, with $23,000 in prize money. It had a powerlifting room by itself, and I started to train with lots of guys like Kenny Patterson (KP) and Joe McCoy, but would work my way into your group. Over the 45 minutes, they completed 43 sets with a starting weight of 330 lbs, then bumped it up to 390 lbs about halfway through. Lets cover the icon of Chuck V. AKA Chuck Vogelpohl, the man who had to duct tape his ribs so they wouldnt pop out of his spine. I was absolutely turning into an animal,. Plus, what happened on max effort day I would end up going nuts both days; basically going heavy on both. EFS: What did your max effort work use to be like? Although Vogelpohl isnt breaking world records these days, you can find him showcasing some of his wisdom on his Instagram page, with his latest post showing hamstring glute sit backs using the belt squat and of course a box. EFS: Im sure all the diet experts will want to know. Louie:I thought you were done, but the WPO was about to come on the scene with money. For example, Chuck Vogelpohl would do speed squats with 405-455 in a 3-week wave with one set of strong Jump-Stretch bands. In this 45 minute workout, both Jujimufu and Joey do 2-5 box squats per set. Chuck and I would workout for 30-45 minutes before anyone else showed up. Just trying to keep him down, because hed get so hyped up that hed [mess] his squat up, hed fall over in the bottom, and its just like dude, settle down. He passed on his third attempt saving himself for the other two lifts, but his focus was so intense it could light up a city. Arnold Coleman was just starting and later became the world record holder in the squat and total at 181. If there was a problem, it could be solved inside Westside, by someone, including Drex Welch, Gabe Reitter, and many, many others. And if they really wanted to be like Chuck, theyd have to be able to do all of that and have the lifting strength to back it up. Freakin' Awesome! With the explosion in the internet since the late 1990s, Powerlifting competitors and fans around the world have been able to see the best lifters compete and train. Because of this, he had many tares. In referencing Louie Simmons, Tate says that he engrained in them that its their responsibility to make everyone else better. he would make you feel like a weak pussy. champ at the WPO but also the heavyweight champ at 275 lbs. ), some of the answers were hard to understand upon listening to it. It is in my head. I was relieved for a while. One group was testing bands on the bench, mainly our top benchers, meaning world record holders. A post shared by Paul Leonard (@powerliftinghistoryillustrated). I wore my special Westside t-shirt sans sleeves that day in honor of Chuck]. That's why it works for everybody. Hes quieter than you think and isnt comfortable in the spotlight. Stay strong, Eskil, you fag. We dont accept new members but this is close. What happened was I broke my neck and had a lot of injuries that occurred outside of the weight room and I had to make a lot of adjustments. All sports, including powerlifting, require speed. His bench presses, including his final one of 633 were all done as strictly as any shirted bench press I have ever seen. world record at SHW in the 80s. Louie:We needed a boost to our training, but how? As long a gym isn't doing what we're doing, I know they have no chance to beat us. I thought, He knows how to strain, but I guess that is how he discovered to do so. Tony Ramos still holds the total and deadlift marks at Westside. He made a 625 lb. 2023 Westside Barbell. I didn't make the rules, I have to follow them. EFS: How much protein do you get per day? In just four meets he made the fourth highest total ever made. I cannot stop training. You were right; the 220-pound class was no more. In 1982, when I broke my lower back for the second time, I knew I had to change what I was doing. Seven of them are box squatters. But, when we got in the gym, he started putting on wraps and all kinds of painers. Vogelpohl, who originally had planned to compete squat only, bench . deadlift. Chuck:Louie, I am like you. Speed training is that important first gear. and at the time, you only got up to 100 lbs. They are not the same as most; you dont have a max effort day and dynamic effort day. Or for people to tell /u/WeaponizedSleep to eat more. It's sports science. It helps with confidence. An army is only as strong as its weakest soldier. If I recall, we did three meets before you wrote about it in Powerlifting USA. He is a very humble and gracious person. He has more 2900 totals than anyone on the planet. To be a complete athlete, one must possess a strong lower body and a strong You must achieve optimal positioning before moving the barbell, no matter the lift. Another example; my very first meet was the 2001 IPA Nationals, the same meet that Chuck squatted his first 1000lbs. It's the system. Chuck Vogelpohl on his squat technique (circa 2003) - YouTube Chuck Vogelpohl explains his squat technique, this was filmed around 2003 in preparation for the WPO in 2004! However, the point of this post is to highlight the insane squat workout inspired by Chuck Vogelpohl. We were the only gym with three 600 lb. I got George to use a cambered bar with an 11/2 in. I have been wearing the same squat suit for years now and Dave has been helping me design a Metal squat suit. I knew he would. In 93, I wrote an article in Powerlifting USA, entitled Three of a Kind. EFS: Did you ever catch the guy that stole the sleeves of your shirt? It takes a lot of time. I am proud to say not only Matt trained at Westside, but also, Dave Tate, you made Elite Fitness. The Iron Man Chuck Vogelpohl Interview By Jim Wend In terms of rep volume, the bench, squat, and deadlift make up 20% of our training at Westside. While in high school, Chuck crossed paths with the Louie Simmons of world-famous Westside Barbell based in Colombus, Ohio. It does no good to be strong in the wrong exercises or put effort into the wrong muscle groups. Maybe thats how I got a cage in my back. At 19 he was the first teenager to squat 1000 and total 2400. Since his new video is out and we knew thered be a lot of questions about his different training style we thought that this would give you an inside look at why he does what he does. Their names will never die. While there are a lot of stories about Chuck, Dave simply said, Chuck is all Westside. On the other hand, when I got AJ Roberts he already had a 2400 total. Note: Rests shouldnt be longer than 30 seconds; this is rapid-fire! Ed Coan and Dave Tate sit down at Omaha Barbell to share insights from their respective powerlifting journeys with a group of athletes and lifters. I only ask you to train to your absolute strength. EFS: Whats the deal with you and rap music? At the time, in 1991, a shirt was only good for 25 to 50 lbs. This was when Westside was at demorest. Fate would have it that Chuck Vogelpohl was competing at a bench press contest held in a local YMCA when he met Simmons. So, an 800-pound squatter would lift a total of 9,600 pounds (480 lb x 2 reps x 10 sets). It only lasted about three minutes. Follow This and You Can't Fail, Box squats plus exercises to improve them, How to handle high volume and high intensity of all three big lifts (squats, bench, deadlift), Incorporating the use of chains on the bar for Accommodating Resistance, Introduction of resistance bands into training, Find a partner with similar strength as you in the squat, Load up the bar to around 50% of your 1RM, Perform 2-5 reps, then let your partner match those. You lifted, but did not do so good. Video: Jon 'Jujimufu' Call And Joey Szatmary Perform 43 Sets Of Box Me and Louie, weve been lifting for so long and were still working on mastering technique. on the bar. . You started handing me Gatorades. He became the youngest World bench press holder with 720 pounds at 20 years old. This isnt him being cocky; its just the way he is. Dave was the first 181 to bench 600 lbs. I had no warm-ups and bombed out. Then it made sense. Next, Dominic Ritolo came into the gym and started to train with you. EFS: How about the rack deadlifts? Is it hard to stay focused on your form when you are like this? Can you let us in on what the new fashion trend is going to be? One reason he was having a problem was that he needed to gain more size on his legs. cambered bar, it bent so much under heavy weights. Chuck Vogelpohl, a long-time Westside lifter who won his first National in 1987, was strong from the start, especially in the back and hips, but he had to overcome two plateaus. We were at a local bench meet when I saw a jacked up guy lift without gear. But, being very good at math, I found that Kenny had actually won instead. WATCH: Ed Coan and Dave Tate Coach the Squat One such legend is Chuck Vogelpohl, widely known for his extreme intensity and longevity with regard to powerlifting competitions. Along with the Brandon Lilly and his cube system. Call . After all, you were not built that good to squat, but you were best suited for the deadlift. But George went on to his first 600 lb. This would make him the lightest man ever to do it. First, very briefly, explain how and why you structure your squat and deadlift workouts. You don't do many interviews and don't get involved with the internet. But, I told him, he must touch his chest, after all that is the hardest part of the lift for most. And next weekend, we'll have five. Louie:I know you are about to retire from work. Chuck:Right. If any of the multiply lifters were required to squat bellow parallel to get their lifts passed Im sure they would be able to alter their suit or what not . So when The Arnold came around, I walked up to him and said, I heard you are retiring, Glen. He got a big laugh out of that. But, in his last meet with Westside, in York, PA, he said he would beat my 722 lb. That was a big setback for over a year. We had three world record holders. EFS: How do you calculate volume on a weekly basis and do you base this entirely on Prilipins chart and do you follow the 60% rule when performing extra workouts? I was putting up $3,000 for a meet one month, so you came in at 265 pounds and killed a 1,150-pound squat for a new all-time world record. EFS: Everyone has heard stories about you and some of the insane weights youve used in training, especially in regards to bands and weight. George said he wanted to lose weight and go down to a lighter class. On a speed-strength day for squat, you'd use 50-60 percent of your 1RM for 10 sets of 2 reps. and got to keep the bench. If I want to learn something, I don't call the guy with 25-inch arms; I call the guy with a 190 IQ. He always had a lot to say, like if he did not win The Arnold he would retire. George Halbert was his name. I first met you at a bench press contest at the Valley View YMCA. He said, I heard those Westside guys are crazy, but he eventually became a Westsider and still is today. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The saying goes, If you live by the sword, you die by the sword. Too much band tension hurt Georges peck, and also broke his best bench by 50 lbs. As our motto goes - "You don't have to get ready if you stay #alwaysready! We hated him, but at the same time, loved him for his talent and for being a great competitor. Chuck Vogelpohl Squats All-Time Record - Sugden Barbell Chuck Vogelpohl (242) squatted an all-time record of 1,110 pounds today at the IPA Iron House Classic in Columbus, Ohio. Joe McCoy was one who thought that the weights might be light at the big money events, but after his opener he said to me, The weights are real. Eskil Thomasson came to visit Westside from Sweden a few weeks before the money meet because he did not believe that we trained like we said we did. The Missing Half of Your Deadlift - T NATION Kenny Patterson was the youngest to hold an open world record at 19 years old with a 716 lb. McCoy did 515, but at 184 lbs. I told him he must make his triceps stronger so that they can carry most of the load. Chuck: [Stares at me. If you don't feel a movement switch it the next workout. Note: During the BFCM sales period all sales are final.Thus, no returns will accepted. describe a time when you were treated unfairly. Chuck was taught by the legendary powerlifting coach Louie Simmons to have a critical eye in order to coach every one of this team mates. As Tate prepares to respond to the question, he acknowledges that in all his years of conducting seminars, he probably receives more questions about Chuck than anybody else. You both would stand the test of time while KP would hold world records in the bench along with George Halbert, and you would first break the 220-class squat record along with Matt Dimel. Abs aren't really made in the kitchen unless that's where you train. It doesn't matter what your age is, whether you're natural, even your gender. Be sure to also use a variety of movements. I know we are both proud of what Westside became. Im NOT SURE WHERE THIS ARTICAL IS GOING BUT IVE WRITTEN it FROM THE HEART. Is there a way to gain size and strength without spending hours in the gym? These are not easy workouts though. In 1990 I arrived to the facility, being young hard headed and a know it all I would to the gym everynight to workout. I can guarantee it. He was going to Ball State and wanted to come train at Westside. In this clip, Tate and Coan address the question of what it was like to train with Chuck. Westside Wisdom - T NATION I took Chuck Vogelpohl to his first meet. Chuck Vogelpohl Squats All-Time Record | Powerlifting Watch This builds incredible strength in the glutes and hips, which is where punching power originates.
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