There were just three benches and about 15 of us, so you really had to earn your spot. I started it to show people what a freak Vogelpohl is. It doesn't matter what your age is, whether you're natural, even your gender. Like nothing happened. In York, PA, at the IPA World Cup, Rob was lifting against Dave Barno, a strong competitor and friend. hated me, along with his sister, or wife, or both, Im not sure. It's all based on you. Over around a 15-year stretch and through some serious injuries, Chuck Vogelpohl set the standard for many powerlifters that came after him. ", Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more, 2023 SET FOR SET. I told you that everyone was strong at this meet, but you came late and made only one warm-up with 445 pounds and then had to open with 683. His name was Zippy in the gym, when the crazy came out to play. First we'll teach you perfect form, then we'll work on your weaknesses so you don't get hurt. Lumberton is a very small town where if you wanted to take a girl out to impress her, you took her to Dennys. In truth, Chuck is far from the person that people think he is. For the time you jumped over the 242 class. George and KP were ruling the bench at Westside. 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. No way Jose. It's too easy. Copyright 2023 elitefts. They hear stories about his intensity in the gym and some of the crazy numbers that he does. So let's say you squat 400 pounds. Chuck:I knew that those bands would lead to more experiments, and eccentric, concentric, and over-speed eccentric training. 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. Louie, you asked me how I got my legs to grow, and I said the bands. EFS: What did your max effort work use to be like? Chuck Vogelpohl would eventually not only break world records, but do so in three different weight classes. Tom Waddle was a great team member, but was very unpredictable to say the least. Westside Barbell - Dynamic Day in 2000 - YouTube How Often Should You Deadlift? | The Ultimate Guide! The legendary powerlifter Chuck Vogelpohl used to perform rack pulls with over 1,000 pounds! Chuck:The wave system was already in placeusing 75 percent to 85 percent for 25 lifts, plus 25 pulls. Read on for more about Chuck V and this ridiculous 40+ set squat workout with loads over 300 lbs. I first met you at a bench press contest at the Valley View YMCA. Thats the nature of the sport. To know them both was a gift. bench. This is not necessarily surprising to learn, given Chucks reputation for unparalleled ferocity and strength. Another reason you need to work speed is technique. EFS: We all know you started the squat beanies in powerlifting. Plus, Louie is always challenging you and I cant back down from the old man. For example, Chuck Vogelpohl would do speed squats with 405-455 in a 3-week wave with one set of strong Jump-Stretch bands. He later broke World Records at three weight classes. It only lasted about three minutes. He wanted to learn what I had been doing since 1982, about the time he was born. Then, his new training partner, Chuck Fouks, broke it with his monster deadlift, making 900 lbs. Everyone got along well while training and partying. George started out at 275 lbs. bodyweight. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. We saw many lifters stop lifting for all kinds of reasons, and Westside built the best male and female lifters of all time. raw, as they say today, and was second to Jimmy Ritchie with 475 lbs. But all the federations were the samejust jealous of each other. This isnt him being cocky; its just the way he is. Chuck Vogelpohl - Powerlifting Demon - NECKBERG We recorded it on an audio tape and since Chuck speaks softly (surprised? record did not last long before George finally had a good meet. 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. So there were a lot of factors that went into it. A lot of what I do is based on how I feel; something I cant put down on paper. Here's the real story. Fate would have it that Chuck Vogelpohl was competing at a bench press contest held in a local YMCA when he met Simmons. Dave Tate thought I was crazy, but that would soon change everything at Westside. I know we are both proud of what Westside became. Chuck is known for his incredible squatting prowess, but as Louie says it is improving your weakest lift will make you a champion. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Do their physiques say something about their training styles, or is there something else going on? In this 45 minute workout, both Jujimufu and Joey do 2-5 box squats per set. In one month, I would do 1,025 pounds to push my 220-pound world record up. The first 800 pound squatter Pat Casey in 1970 was a box squatter from the original Westside Barbell in Culver City. we ran 4 week cycles starting with first week 70% percent of our one rep max, second week 75% Third 80% then 85% of our one rep max, at the end of the four weeks we would all strive to hit a NEW one rep max. 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. You started handing me Gatorades. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . Youve got to be dead on; especially with heavy weights. 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. And of course, Mark Bell and his Super Training gym. Chuck V: Ive always been weak at the top so the bands helped quite a bit; probably more than most people. KP jumped in like a good training partner. But then an eccentric man came to Westside to erase a lot of records on the record board, who was this man? So for a 1000-pound squatter who does 12,000 pounds of squats in a workout, his reverse hypers alone would be 45,000 pounds! Chuck: Yes, I was tired of cutting weight and just put on 10 pounds. Dave Tate came to Westside but was not sure about our system. And dont be offended if he doesnt sit down and bullshit with you for an hour. bodyweight. Dave Waterman was one of our top rivals at money meets. Over the years many names have been synonymous with the world of powerlifting. In this clip, Tate and Coan address the question of what it was like to train with Chuck. I only ask you to train to your absolute strength. One reason he was having a problem was that he needed to gain more size on his legs. He first went viral for videos that displayed his unique abilities included weighted chair splits. George was lifting in their first big money meet. Chuck V. You would know better than me. EFS: The major reason why we wanted to do this interview was to clear things up on your new video, Vogelpohl XXX. You lifted in the 220-pound class coming down from the 255-pound class, but still won the division belt. Dave was the first 181 to bench 600 lbs. At 19 he was the first teenager to squat 1000 and total 2400. He will be greatly missed through out the community to those who knew chuck was on his way to a powerlifiting meet would fear him showing up, knowing their hands were full trying to out total him. Dave Hoff came to Westside as a 15 year-old high school football player. The Insanity of Chuck Vogelpohl | Page 2 | Ausbb- Australian Chuck Vogelpohl -- Intensity at its best - Bodybuilding.com Chuck:Oh, yes. He knew the gym was for trying new and improved ways to train, and we had the guys that could do just that. And Chuck V., Dave Tate, and myself in the squat and deadlift. I then came to your garage gym on Larcomb on the Westside. EFS: What are your tips for mastering technique? If you have seen the amazing documentary Westside vs the World, you know that Chuck returns home to train again with Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell.Powerlifting entrepreneur Mark Bell posted a great tribute video to a 1260 lb reverse band squat that Chuck did in preparation for another world record breaking meet shortly after this overloaded training lift. In terms of rep volume, the bench, squat, and deadlift make up 20% of our training at Westside. Dave Williams of Liberty University was coming for a visit. He will always stick around to help load, spot, hold boards and help set bench shirts. I need to put that weight in my hands. And Waterman always did great, but not on a slippery 8 in. This time George beat Dave, 650 to 628. 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. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Their names will never die. Lifting in the 242-pound class, I set the world record at 1,140 pounds. You don't perfect technique using heavy loads; you perfect technique with light weights over multiple sets. But, Marcus won best lifter. It was funny how it was called the High PA. 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. he was the lightest man ever to squat 1,000 lbs. It takes a lot of time. The bands wont make you squat big; check between your legs before you change anything. First and foremost, this workout is no joke, use caution. Or for people to tell /u/WeaponizedSleep to eat more. raw bench at 275. Then 585, and KP made a strong 590 and called it a day. The one in the guns and roses teeshirt. EFS: How do you decide what hat to wear on squat day? All raw. Like today, only top ranked lifters trained at Westside back in the 90s. Six lifters that trained with Chuck at the Lexen Extreme Gym averaged a 1025 squat. Chuck V: When I started training at Westside, I think in 1986, I was just another lifter, another member of the team. 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. Then in his next meet, he broke the world record twice, with 744 and then 766. Tony Ramos still holds the total and deadlift marks at Westside. If I recall, we did three meets before you wrote about it in Powerlifting USA. It was the original IPF, the father of the USPF. EFS: What kind of percentages do you use? The head ref. Given the amount of respect that people have for him as a lifter, many would be surprised to learn that Chuck has that much more respect for the sport itself. 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 was going to Ball State and wanted to come train at Westside. Due day at Vanhorns, George went to out-bench the great Larry Pacifico, who I saw bench 590 at 228 in the early 1970s. Kenny had a great lockout. On speed-strength day you train with high volume and moderate intensity. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Benefits of the Dimel The dimel will improve the posterior strength and power of your hips and glutes. My back was starting to hurt all the time to the point I could hardly bend over. Tate said this was the hardest squatting training session of his life. Westside Barbell - Chuck Vogelpohl XXX Squat DVD - IGX At about this time, Tony Ramos came to the gym and brought along Paul Keys to train. Be sure to also use a variety of movements. The last time I recall you said your legs felt like they weighed 900 pounds. My lifts were going up at a slow, steady pace, but when we added bands, they really shot up. Gerry O was to win a national championship. But that was a good reason to try it unofficially. 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. 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. Chuck Vogelpohl on his squat technique (circa 2003) - YouTube Chuck V: I never do it. Louie Simmons Note: During the BFCM sales period all sales are final.Thus, no returns will accepted. But, an old back problem put him out of our great sport. His 628 lb. Who Is Chuck Vogelpohl? | Powerlifting Watch His 1,180 lbs. I had played high school football and had lots of fights, so I was ready for something new. Not there long after, Chuck stepped into the bare-bones Westside gym. Sign up for our newsletter and get new articles sent straight to your inbox weekly. I transcribed it the best I could. This DVD was insane. He became the youngest World bench press holder with 720 pounds at 20 years old. George could blow up anything of his chest, but could not lockout big weights. Probably more than people are willing to invest. After the meet, he was sold and moved to Westside for 10 years, until he had to move back to take care of his mother. Westside was always evolving, through countless hours of intense work. Simply return it within 30 days for an exchange. I eat two or three protein drinks a day; Ultra Size and some whey protein. And so we named it the JM Press. Thanks KP. Chuck blossomed into a serious powerlifter at Westside as he was surrounded by some of the best powerlifters of the day. I told George he is Westside, he and the men I have mentioned throughout this writing. But nothing happens. A Sit Down Interview with Chuck Vogelpohl | Westside Barbell It does no good to be strong in the wrong exercises or put effort into the wrong muscle groups. And we all know money talks, and nobody walks. The key to making someone run faster is jumping. And then there's inverse curls, ab work, upper pec work, etc. That was a big setback for over a year. Now dont get me wrong, this doesnt mean Chuck likes everyone to come up to him and pat him on the back. For example, on Wednesday's Chuck will bench before J.L and I. Check out the science. Very few of you here actually compete, so I assume are RAW lifters. dumbbells and does 20 reps dead cold. 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. First George, then KP. He is a very humble and gracious person. He did not care , or made you think he didnt International Powerlifting Association WORLD Perhaps the lack of interviews is because people are scared of him. 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. He left Westside and quit competing in gear shortly after breaking the total record in the 308s. I dont know if the bands would help this as much as they did with me at the top. Comments will be approved before showing up. I guess this is what George said is why he did not come to Westside for 2 years. On Max Effort day we work high intensity but low volume, basically 50 percent of the volume of speed day. I had no grip at all, so I started BJJ to stay busy. I almost died in 1991. I told them we will be down, and to have the money in small bills. EFS: Do you ever do any max effort work on Monday? He is the other half of this absolutely mental squat workout/competition with Vogelpohl. EFS: At meets, you get a little worked up before you lift. 1180 high or not is insane. They see internet videos of him squatting or deadlifting and going nuts. He has more 2900 totals than anyone on the planet. We dont accept new members but this is close. Rob Fuzz dog Fusner broke the 308 world bench record giving Westside three bench world record holders at the same time. The Iron Man Chuck Vogelpohl Interview By Jim Wend Its not like I count the number of carbs and fat. Chuck:Louie, I am like you. You earned it. George started losing body fat but kept his bench strong. They had no idea who would show up for that kind of cast. I told him he must make his triceps stronger so that they can carry most of the load. These things will kill your bar path when you get to heavier weights; this will screw your lift. So, Chuck, when did you meet me and start training at Westside? I had no warm-ups and bombed out. Dave Hoff came to Westside as a 15 year-old high school football player. It's the system. 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. bodyweight but took his weight down to 198 for his first world record. High reward requires high risk and at powerlifting meets you need to wear gear. That's why pro teams seek me out; the system keeps them from overtraining. While driving I said, Look you fat Fer, it is in your head. Now I am waiting for him to smack me in the mouth, like he did many times. If you want to get strong, the system is foolproof and works for anyone. Long live King George. If you want to learn all about who built Westside, look for the next edition. Chuck:Thanks, Louie. I think the heavy sled pulls made a huge difference in my lower body strength as well. I do most of my abdominal work at work or at home. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQTk68EgYbK/ I told him if he could do 20 reps with 155s, I would buy 175s. You'd train at 50-60 percent for speed strength with a bar speed of 0.8 meters per second. He was a great training partner with his Zippy fired personality, along with Chuck V. who could never do enough in the workouts, and the two carried me along with them. Matt uses 365 pounds strapped around his waist and he'll walk with it on for five minute rounds forward, backward, and to the side. Thinking is important, but often overlooked. So while I lay in the hospital bed, I read all the books I could from the Soviet Union (they were miles ahead of us). chuck vogelpohl powerpohl - marie-wegener-fans.de Tip: Sprinters vs. Marathoners What You Don't Know, Tip: Lift This Way, Build Muscle 3 Times Faster. camber. he was the lightest man ever to squat 1,000 lbs. Matt Wenning talks Chuck Vogelpohl!Want to know the specifics? At this point, Chuck finished with a couple of sets of elevated glute-ham raises and went home. As they went set for set during this workout, Dave realized he miscalculated Chucks disdain for losing. And you would do Reverse Hypers or pull a weight sled for your warm-up. 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 . Then, a few weeks after KP made 728 to make him the greatest bencher of all time. Jerry Schwenker, a national level bodybuilder with a big bench, helped George out with a diet. This video shows how gritty Chuck was on the platform.During one of the wonderful Dave Tate Tableltalk podcasts on YouTube, Renowned strength coach and former Westside Barbell lifter said that he had seen Chuck miss a weight in the gym, go up in weight and he would smash the greater weight for a triple. This is footage of a workout in Westside from Video power magazine.

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