I eat two or three protein drinks a day; Ultra Size and some whey protein. EFS: So do you still do your speed stuff before you work up to a heavy single or double on the squat? New meets were coming up, and new records would fall. And Waterman always did great, but not on a slippery 8 in. I got George to use a cambered bar with an 11/2 in. Tom Waddle knew George and said he would like him to come bench with us on Sunday, at Tim Vanhorns place. Then 545, to KPs 550. consistency being the key to everything,. raw bench. It was very profound when George said he learned a lot from JM and Kenny, but that they never learned anything from him. Because of this, he had many tares. record did not last long before George finally had a good meet. Chuck V.: Thanks. He became the youngest World bench press holder with 720 pounds at 20 years old. Think of speed strength as a transmission in a car. The flame hat you wore should be in its own Hall of Fame! Its not like I count the number of carbs and fat. Over around a 15-year stretch and through some serious injuries, Chuck Vogelpohl set the standard for many powerlifters that came after him. I took Dave Tate with me. Tom Waddle was a great team member, but was very unpredictable to say the least. Unfortunately, this guy has to grind with 150-200 pounds less than what my guys use because we're that much stronger. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. After pulling the winning deadlift, I ran on stage to congratulate him and he yells, Westside rules, just as I get to him he also yells out, and you all suck to about 700 people in the audience. Dave and I wanted to do an interview with Chuck Vogelpohl for awhile and for several reasons. He was the greatest squatter of all time. Chuck:First, you showed all of us the box squat and what exercises would build it. Everyone should know that the amount of force you produce in a lift is determined by multiplying the rate of acceleration by the amount of weight lifted. Sometimes we'll do straddle-leg good mornings (one leg out in front) which simulates single and double-leg takedowns. and our I started applying everything I could, which means I started applying science to weights. Is it hard to stay focused on your form when you are like this? Chuck V: Whats the deal with your tattoos? Copyright 2023 elitefts. If you want to get strong, the system is foolproof and works for anyone. Chuck:Right. Great lifters, poor organization, like many power meets. Louie Simmons Louie:Today I am interviewing Chuck Vogelpohl to talk about his time at Westside, the place where he has spent more than half his life. I provided lots of education so younger lifters wont make the mistakes we did. The bands are what made my squat take off, but I lost a lot in stability. Circa 1990's, Chuck Vogelpohl @220 squat training with the contrast method / dynamic effort with bands. We dont accept new members but this is close. Tom, Kenny, Rob, and Mickey Tate are long gone, but George is still training a group of benchers at Westside. . Outside of you making a training DVD, we never filmed any workouts. The gym had up to 155 lb. would only use 45s. 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. No gym in the world has two 2,700 pound totals. world record at 220. He was the greatest squatter of all time. I was very proud of our men. Sign up for Patreon and get the exact programming Matt recommends for each modality. Hes quieter than you think and isnt comfortable in the spotlight. We had three world record holders. I remember, at one point, Paul made 615, KP made 625, JM made 610, George made 625, Mike Wolfe made 620 (now 639), and Nick Winter made 700. You will se Chuck Vogelpohl, Mike Ruggiera, Louie Simmons and many more in a speed. George Halbert was his name. But, in his last meet with Westside, in York, PA, he said he would beat my 722 lb. Note: You can read the full interview here on Westside Barbells website. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQTk68EgYbK/ I knew you already knew, but you just wanted to confirm it. EFS: At meets, you get a little worked up before you lift. If not, you fail. But also, how to handle the high volume for all three lifts. I would see you had a new interest in powerlifting, and you started to gear up again, just like when you first came to Westside. Can you let us in on what the new fashion trend is going to be? I handed out 545 for 3 reps, of the now known JM Press, to him. floor press. I put the bands over my shoulder and knew this could change the world, and it did. At the time, in 1991, a shirt was only good for 25 to 50 lbs. And since you only have so long to complete a maximum rep 2 seconds, maybe 3 if you're very endurance minded you have to be fast to be strong. Many consider him to be the most intense powerlifter in the history of the sport and Vogelpohl was without a doubt the strongest equipped lifter of his time. And then there's inverse curls, ab work, upper pec work, etc. What a day. He took me under his wing, as a cadre Inmate in the institution we had recreation and had special privileges, every year the correction facility had an Olympics. As long a gym isn't doing what we're doing, I know they have no chance to beat us. It's straight up that simple. Chuck Vogelpohl (242) squatted an all-time record of 1,110 pounds today at the IPA Iron House Classic in Columbus, Ohio. He had already made an Elite Total. Chuck V: A lot of high rep work; a lot of static work. Vogelpohl also holds the second highest squat of all-time at 275 (1,150 pounds). 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 . I can go on Look, this is nothing I'm doing. One reason he was having a problem was that he needed to gain more size on his legs. He would do 1,000 crunches a day and too many lat pull downs to count. Then, he loaded 550 lbs. I know they tried to kill me, but I am still in good enough shape to be their pallbearer, you assholes. You don't perfect technique using heavy loads; you perfect technique with light weights over multiple sets. My deadlift was going up again by using lots of bands on top of the bar. those who didnt show up for workouts were brow beaten down and intimitated by chuck, His personality was scary at times and he talked more shit than 5 people, to get on this side of him was all BAD !! Chuck Vogelpohl would eventually not only break world records, but do so in three different weight classes. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . The gym had just a power rack, a lat pulldown, a calf-ham glute bench, a back-raise bench, and lots of weights, but most of all, lots of attitude. Chuck V: I never do it. He left Westside and quit competing in gear shortly after breaking the total record in the 308s. And of course, Mark Bell and his Super Training gym. Chuck, you got bigger and bigger, but kept cutting to 220 pounds. At Westside, we use a particular weight and particular bar speed, and we control the volume by how strong you are. But all still holds the world record at 42 of 1,140 lbs. EFS: Now that you are reaching the big 4-0, do you plan on competing in the Masters Division? Given their experience, both Tate and Coan have had opportunities to cross paths with many legends of the sport over the course of their careers. For example, on Wednesday's Chuck will bench before J.L and I. Little did I know, I would return again for yet another 20 years, But, lets talk about the men who made Westside what it is today. This allows you to bring out your strengths. All Rights Reserved. I have been wearing the same squat suit for years now and Dave has been helping me design a Metal squat suit. This isnt him being cocky; its just the way he is. Max effort training is the greatest training method because it teaches your body to strain for longer periods of time. raw, as they say today, and was second to Jimmy Ritchie with 475 lbs. The original plan was to do 8 sets of 2 reps. Most people are very weak at the bottom. You pick the muscle that you need and that's what you train. https://p. He is the other half of this absolutely mental squat workout/competition with Vogelpohl. for easy sets of three reps. George was a real student of the game, he was very fast. It was not easy to beat Dave, but Rob came through for Westside. You ended up getting kicked out and had to have Amy Weisberger go to the scorers table and give all of our attempts. Jim says: Chuck was serial killer intense and he had a reverence for that place (Westside Barbell).. Dave Tate has said during multiple YouTube videos that Chuck was always the first person in the gym setting the lift of the day up and he was the last person to leave the gym, in order to make sure that everything was put away and cleaned up properly. I told him we were going to Texas for the meet and he said he would come along to report it in the magazine he was writing for. On Sunday, I walked into the warm-up room, nervous and green. 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. Rob was also very strong in all the powerlifts. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I remember, George had just got off work and was in his work jacket when he came in the gym with the blacked-out windows. And we all know money talks, and nobody walks. Thats how I am and thats what happens when you train here [Westside Barbell]. Thread starter Sherro; Start date Mar 7, 2011; Tags chuck insanity . I knew he would. Im just another member of the team. But one of the best exercises is the belt squat. Louie:I recall you pressed a 155-pound dumbbell for five or six reps one-armed. I told John Inzer. Follow these steps to try the Chuck Vogelpohl x Dave Tate squat challenge. Joe McCoy was a young, great lifter at the time, winning a WPC world at 19 years old. In 1990 I arrived to the facility, being young hard headed and a know it all I would to the gym everynight to workout. Another reason you need to work speed is technique. Louie:I remember. You have to build them like any other muscle. Had knee issues because I didn't squat deep enough. In Daytona, George made three world record benches to beat the then current world record holder, Dave Waterman. And, while he was holding the deadlift, after the down signal, he said in his witches voice, F you Louie Simmons. It was a great day for him and myself to see him make that lift, we will both remember that day forever. I had a cage put in my back so that I could lift some good weights like 700-pounds raw squats and 750-pound raw sumo deadlifts with straps. All sports, including powerlifting, require speed. On the next ME day, he chose to do close grip. KP said to me, Old man, you will never have 700 lbs. Get the most out of just using bar weight and milk it; you should be able to hit some big numbers with them and chains. You also won your heavy weight division for your second belt. He said, I heard those Westside guys are crazy, but he eventually became a Westsider and still is today. You cutting that much weight finally caught up to you. Chuck V: A lot of good mornings, different kinds of squats and a deadlifts. A lot of people have some preconceived notions about who Chuck is and what kind of person he is. Im sure everyone wants to know how you stay so lean. Dave Hoff came to Westside as a 15 year-old high school football player. Max Effort work is slow strength. world record at SHW in the 80s. The squat surpasses the old mark of 1,107 pounds which was held by Sam Byrd. I said you would have to take over and help lead the guys for a while. EFS: Why do you think the bands worked so well for you? How to squat.if you are a west side power lifter going for a higher total. EFS: Im sure all the diet experts will want to know. Other than that it's all box squats. So, an 800-pound squatter would lift a total of 9,600 pounds (480 lb x 2 reps x 10 sets). Benefits of the Dimel The dimel will improve the posterior strength and power of your hips and glutes. If you have no glutes, you'll do reverse hypers or walk in the belt squat. bodyweight. Chuck:Yes, I was tired of cutting weight and just put on 10 pounds. I remember JM doing 585 lbs. It was funny how it was called the High PA. This was due to band training, now known as Combination Methods Training, a term coined by Dr. Mel Siff in Supertraining. dr drew sutton soft mineral melt; codepen io space bar; northwest ohio all district baseball?> vape oil coming out of mouthpiece. Research shows this training method builds muscle and strength much, much faster. It took a couple of years to recover to where he could do 535 for four reps. Matt Wenning was training at Westside and was closing in on 600 raw. In truth, Chuck is far from the person that people think he is. EFS: Whats the deal with you and rap music? So, what started your run of world records? Tate would challenge these imitators, saying that if they really wanted to be like Chuck, then they should be the first person in the gym and the last one out at the end of the day. I remember that if your team were 25 pounds behind in, lets say a rack pull; somehow, you would pull a big pull record to win the contest. It does no good to be strong in the wrong exercises or put effort into the wrong muscle groups. Jujimufu just posted this super intense squat workout with his training partner, strongman Joey Szatmary where they attempted to follow a sample squat workout from the powerlifting legend Chuck Vogelpohl. The key to making someone run faster is jumping. He was not happy to say the least. Anti-slip mat on the bench! This could get my lifts only so high, but as usual, you came into our training and added putting chains onto the bar for Accommodating Resistance. He later broke World Records at three weight classes. I think the heavy sled pulls made a huge difference in my lower body strength as well. I knew by that time you had already broken your back twice, and had torn your right bicep entirely off, but nothing seemed to bother you. First, Matt Dimel broke my neck playing around in the gym. Box squats become a love hate rerlationship, long story short,I left the prison August 1998 with a 600lb bench press .. with the shirt, a 785lb and a 600lb dead lift. bench which would be a milestone at the time. First off, back in early 2002, Chuck Vogelpohl became the first man under 300 pounds to squat over a 1000 in competition so it was needless to say that more was expected out of him this time around. He drove me through them and into the wall, and all the bulbs went into my back. At that point, we had gone a year and a half to check the progress we had made before you would write about it. Chuck V: Just watch my fat. Bullshit. Chuck went on to call for 970 lbs on his third attempt, which would make the highest squat for his weight class of all time. They said yes. Are you still doing this? 1-2 inches above parallel. So let's say you squat 400 pounds. It was the top coefficient of all time. Chuck was a National champion by the late 1980s, a World Champion in 1995 but injuries kept him from fully realizing his potential until the early 2000s and once professional meets with prize money and championship belts were created in the mid 2000s, Chuck entered the zenith of his career. Kenny had a great lockout. Some of these stories have led people to believe that he is some kind of crazed lunatic. This was the last time I lifted in a USPF meet. bench in his reverse grip style. on the bar. In referencing Louie Simmons, Tate says that he engrained in them that its their responsibility to make everyone else better. He first went viral for videos that displayed his unique abilities included weighted chair splits. I dont think this has ever happened, before or after. Chuck Vogelpohl's 1180lb squat- Video. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. I remember Mickey Tate was at Vanhorns gym one Sunday to bench with the rest of our top benchers. I am proud to say not only Matt trained at Westside, but also, Dave Tate, you made Elite Fitness. Back to Daytona and Waterman again, plus the giant killer, Markus Schick, was in the house. Maybe thats how I got a cage in my back. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Abs aren't really made in the kitchen unless that's where you train. 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. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. The epitome of Vogelpohl's will to win was demonstrated in a head to head 40+ set squat workout with fellow Westside Barbell lifter, Dave Tate that you'll learn about below. . This consisted of a 1,050 lbs squat, 635 lbs bench press, and 820 lbs deadlift. Chuck Vogelpohl is an American powerlifter that set numerous world records and was known for his unmatched tenacity. Well post a longer profile on Jujimufu at a later date because theres plenty to cover. As I began gaining weight my strength grew, and grew, in 1993 I had a 315 bench, a 405 deadlift, and 495lb squat. Now dont get me wrong, this doesnt mean Chuck likes everyone to come up to him and pat him on the back. Chuck:Oh, yes. Read on for more about Chuck V and this ridiculous 40+ set squat workout with loads over 300 lbs. But Ive been adding a lot more chain work to help with my building my stability. 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. close grip bench, but missed it at the top. Then it made sense. You said you would like to do personal training along with your BJJ. Chuck has had numerous upper body injuries to overcome to include a broken neck which caused severe nerve issues in his upper body. Max Effort is what everyone seems to focus on, however, to get the most of your potential you need to employ both days. My back was starting to hurt all the time to the point I could hardly bend over. At 16 and 170 pounds, he was squatting 800, benching 500, and deadlifting 600. And this leads us to the final point. To adapt to training is never to adapt. The number one thing that people dont seem to do is keep their head up and their knees always come in. Dynamic Effort or speed strength is intermediate velocity. George knew he could not compete again and felt he should leave the gym for good. where every prison in the state of Ohio would converge to our Instiution,Chuck, being the recreation Director brought several programs to the table including Track and field, Boxing,Softball,Basketball,and of course Powerlifting. rack pulls from just above the knee and a good box squat with 885 lbs. Stay strong, Eskil, you fag. As weights get heavier, they get slower due to gravity. My squat would jump from 859-pounds to a 1,000-pound world record, but I did get a better suit, too. So, its okay to have somebody else help. It was good for the team to learn to make, not only lifts, but to compete. In one month, I would do 1,025 pounds to push my 220-pound world record up. These are not easy workouts though. If you want to learn all about who built Westside, look for the next edition. This first 4 week block is designed to help lifters get used to dropping reps and really gauge their max effort movements. J. M. Blakely. During all of my warm-up sets on the squat, Chuck is running the Monolift and giving me advice. I need to be challenged. I told him that I didnt need money from my friends. Not for the beginner. High reward requires high risk and at powerlifting meets you need to wear gear. And so we named it the JM Press. This is what people will never understand about Westside Barbell and the gym and the attitude. You don't need a 12+ week program dammit, 1-4 week cycles are long enough. One day, after speed bench, George tried a 495 lb. money and all kinds of stuff, including a Dune Buggy. But all still holds the world record at 42 of 1,140 lbs. bodyweight. Chuck blossomed into a serious powerlifter at Westside as he was surrounded by some of the best powerlifters of the day. A week later, Dick Hartzell came to town with the bands at a basketball clinic. But that's how we are. Gerry O was to win a national championship. I started it to show people what a freak Vogelpohl is. Furthermore, Tate notes that although the intensity that Chuck displayed at meets may have seemed extreme to most, that was nothing compared to what was going on inside his head. death notices nampa, idaho; metamask tax forms; alta at k station shooting; Media. EFS: How high is the box you use when you work up? Do their physiques say something about their training styles, or is there something else going on? For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. In just four meets he made the fourth highest total ever made. 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? We do lots of sled pull work with UFC fighter Matt Brown extra weight on the shoulders, up to a half-mile, sometimes farther. Jumping is explosive power. Let us know if you give the Chuck Vogelpohl squat challenge try! This would be Georges last world record. I almost died in 1991. The name Jujimufu came from his AOL profile, and its been with him since. of bar weight plus 640 lbs. He will always stick around to help load, spot, hold boards and help set bench shirts. Percentages work well with beginners and intermediate lifters; they need guidelines and somewhere to start. This would make him the lightest man ever to do it. Wed Oct 14, 2020. That was nothing to you, and I knew then that you had what it would take to be great. Youve seen it; when visitors come here and were getting ready for a meet. 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. All right reserved. Simply put, he is a force of nature. Laughing, Coan and Tate reflect back 20 years ago when everyone was trying to emulate Chuck with their beanie hats, popped collars, and cocky attitudes. Mark notes that Chuck squatted over 1000lbs in the 220, 242, and 275 lb class. Dave Tate came to Westside but was not sure about our system. But on that day, Rob beat Dave. In York, PA, at the IPA World Cup, Rob was lifting against Dave Barno, a strong competitor and friend. This is not necessarily surprising to learn, given Chucks reputation for unparalleled ferocity and strength. George could blow up anything of his chest, but could not lockout big weights. We have four. WATCH:Chuck Vogelpohl's 1100-Pound Squat. Chuck Vogelpohl (242) squatted an all-time record of 1,110 pounds today at the IPA Iron House Classic in Columbus, Ohio. Because Mickey had been in jail for shooting someone. Chuck V: A lot of lat work, low back work on the 45 degree back raise, Reverse Hyperextensions, Back Attack, glute ham raises. He will help coach and spot any lifter in the gym. I should probably stay a bit more controlled. He takes a wide grip, and blows up a raw 550 lb. I had no warm-ups and bombed out. The reason is recovery you have to recover for the next workout to make progress. If youve never heard the name Chuck Vogelpohl, youre missing out on one of the most intense personalities to compete in the world of powerlifting. You must switch up the exercises to avoid the law of accommodation. Along with the Brandon Lilly and his cube system. Not there long after, Chuck stepped into the bare-bones Westside gym. And to add to the list, J. L. Holdsworth, one of the strongest full lifters I have ever seen. They hear stories about his intensity in the gym and some of the crazy numbers that he does. Plus, what happened on max effort day I would end up going nuts both days; basically going heavy on both. So, Chuck, when did you meet me and start training at Westside? I was using a ton of tension. 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 . EFS: First, thanks for letting us do this interview. You two scared me to death. I laughed. You don't do many interviews and don't get involved with the internet. Chuck taught me everything I ever knew about powerlifting. How much is too much band tension? I dont know if the bands would help this as much as they did with me at the top. Until after the workout, Mickey Tate says to me, Dont ever do that again. The workout consisted of a cambered bar, a power rack, a box, and a ton of sweat. I had a 185 bench press, a 225lb dead lift and a 245lb squat., at this time I began working in the institutions kitchen as a cook. An elite lifter in multiple weight classes, Tate has published tons of fitness-related articles, written books, and coached athletes of all levels. So weights are not heavy or light they're slow and fast. But, being very good at math, I found that Kenny had actually won instead. The first time Vogelpohl hit a 1,000 lb squat during a competition that was at IPA (International Powerlifting Association) Nationals in 2001 in his home state of Ohio.
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