Road to 260kg raw squat: Part 12/12 ( Stallion goes bananas!)

[LAmeRMax2000]

Your RM is amazing, but the bar is so askew.

Deine Leistung is grandios, aber die Stange is brutal schief

[krakistophales]

I have the utmost respect for anyone who's ever completed a smolov. I've never tried it myself, and it looks like a lifting cycle that the devil himself wouldn't want to try.

[kraftsportNO]

@krakistophales I also have the respect for everyone doing Smolov. I always follow with interest when someone starts it, even for the toughest guys it is not a guaranteed success. Weights that looks impossible at the beginning becomes possible once you are into the program. Mostly I've done a lot of smolov base meso cycles, the complete program for back squats I've completed twice. It is bloody hard, that's for sure. Hardest thing I've done..

[DBBMino]

Much respect that you Squat that much with that intensity and with no gear at all. Are those by the way weightlifting shoes? And how comfortable are they when Squatting? I am planning on buying those as I am currently Squatting with no shoes but I want something to stand on during competition etc. =P

Either I buy those or some Converse shoes, what do you recommend?

[kraftsportNO]

Do-Wins are great for squatting. Elevated heel. :)

[freaknick250]

God damn it! Absolutely, a fuckin' great video.I have this vid in one of my playlists and i am watching it when i feel down.. 07:18 is absolutely sick!!!lol Per you are a crazy man..for sure! Keep it strong mate...

[kraftsportNO]

YA MAN! I NEED A STRAIGHT JACKET! :D Yes, it was an incredible hard workout. I am crazy for doing it of free will! :)

[freaknick250]

There are many out there (you tube) who workout hard (as you)..but your sense of humor is unique.....lol

Train hard, feel good..- that fits perfect to you. Goodnight bro!

[kraftsportNO]

Goodnight GREEK GOD! :D

[ColtCola6]

OMG, helt sjukt att du klarar av det där. Ifall jag i framtiden skulle kunna ta hälften av det där så skulle jag vara nöjd. Keep it up!

Hoppas du förstod svenskan

Hare gött!

/Svensk

[kraftsportNO]

forstod det, og takk for det! du klarer det i fremtiden.

[roguetide]

fair play to a brother! All this without a spot too!

respect

[kraftsportNO]

I have a spot actually. I can crash into the rack if it goes wrong. But no human spotter, as I train mostly alone. :)

[martin1106]

Great video! nice work my friend! All the best for your testing, would love to hear if you have suceeded! By the way why are you using such an loose grip to hold this amounts of weight?

[kraftsportNO]

There has been no success. The loose grip is a personal preference for some of my training cycles.

[AussieDude78]

We suffered some major damage in todays earthquake. lol

[kraftsportNO]

I am very sorry to hear!!!!

[vadimsn]

It's man-kind against IRON - I am with you my brother. Looks like 3rd rep on set 10 was better then 3rd rep on sets 7,8, or 9. I get the same feeling on the last set sometimes, and when I do I even do one extra rep sometimes to prove that I own the weight. How long did this workout take? How long was the average break? Looks like your breaks are long enough to recover, which is great.

[kraftsportNO]

With that attitude, you are going to become a very strong squatter! :) I like your videos. You own the weights very often. :) I can't answer any of your questions because I don't time it. I just do it. But it takes quite some time, and the breaks are pretty long. My only goal is to complete the workout, so I rest till I feel ready to take on the next set. The last set is often a good set, because then there is no limits, then I just push with all I have, because there is no more to do after.

[onemindonespirit]

Fuck yeah man! Motivational as hell! I will be doing the smolov some time in the future as well.

[kraftsportNO]

Good luck! If you do it and survive, you get my respect.

[CoC3]

Some great squatting form and weight! Good luck for the max!

[kraftsportNO]

Thank you very much!

[ThrowFarr]

sick lifting dude, its cool to see someone squat so much with great form

[kraftsportNO]

Thanks a lot!

[crazypt99]

veldig imponerende! 260 går! bare å gi jernet ! jeg sitter å heier på deg!

[kraftsportNO]

Rop høgt, så hører jeg deg helt hit! Stå på med marken! :)

[robertinho123456]

How many days of rest until the 1 REP MAX?

Very motivation videos man!

[kraftsportNO]

I think there will be 5 or 6 days of rest before attempting 1RM lift.

[antionelee]

I like the pause at the bottom of your squat. It's let cheating. Kind of how on pull ups some people add a lil swing at the bottom to give them momentim for the next rep and so on. Without a bounce or a border line bounce at the bottonm of your squat your basicly driving up from a dead stop...which is good.

[kraftsportNO]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, this style of squatting is harder than the normal style. I use it in training cycles from time to time. I don't usually do this style for maximum attempts. With this style I lift approx 10% less weight.

[timmcbride00]

Great work, get some rest and smash your PR!

[kraftsportNO]

I'll do my best! :D

[ZackAttack1978]

LOL, love the Break Dancing, Smolov style :)

[kraftsportNO]

Yes, I felt frisky. :)

[ZackAttack1978]

Great Work as alwayd Per!

[kraftsportNO]

Thanks, I look forward to your next video! Long time no see! :) Do you have any squat video for me soon brother? :) How's life?

[SM9090128]

It's awesome that you inspire others like me, and it's nice to hear our comments help you. I liked this video a lot and the pauses inbetween with you talking were a good touch to give an idea of how long it was.

"...for the 4th time since Autumn last year! GAH!" : )

[kraftsportNO]

Yes, I train alone. So internet comments are a good source of motivation. When I am tired, then I think of that I want to make another good video. I don't want to let you all down. I put pressure on myself so to speak. If I fail everybody would know. Hehe... It is important to find methods that work for motivation! :)

[Eldreherre]

Heftig trening Per! Uansett om du perser eller ikke så er dette bra.

Det at du kjører med stopp og uten belte er også gunstig for marken din.

[kraftsportNO]

Ja, dette er bra uansett. Bedre treninger enn noensinne før er meget bra. Gjør mitt beste, og vekt løftet er vekt løftet. Tålmodighet og tid. :)

[freaknick250]

I bet two chicken breasts that this guy is going to break his PR very soon.. :P

Never give up...

[kraftsportNO]

Finally it worked for you! Thanks, I will do my best. Lower back is very tired from all the squatting now. :p

[klossmark]

Takk for nok en fantastisk motiverende video og lykke til med persingen til uka!

[kraftsportNO]

takker for det. skal gjøre mitt beste!

[slux11]

Bra innsats! Trener du bare bøy for tiden? ser det bare er bøystativ på kjellergymmet ditt.

[kraftsportNO]

hm,.. hva skjer med mine svar. sverger jeg har svart to ganger... men okke som: Nei, trener også en del annet, blant annet 4x uke i benk. Forøvrig er det en del info i min logg på kraftsport siden.

Takk for kommentar.

[TURNTOCHRIST]

Strong brother, I watched the video when I came home last night now Im watching it again, your a true inspiration to all your subscribers and long long may it continue, good luck with the 260KG you will destroy and conqure I can see you putting 270 up now. ExcelleT Job

[kraftsportNO]

Thanks for watching my friend. I just have to do one step at a time, and never take anything for granted. Always do my best, and never lose sight of my dream. I hope you too never lose sight of your dreams. Work hard! Thanks again!

[deadlifttillyoudrop]

I forgot to say with 210 kg

[kraftsportNO]

Well, it is kind of a lifestyle. I was much more fanatic when I started training, and I had the same drive and effort at that time. But I was very weak, so nobody noticed. Now I've trained for almost 10 years, and I am stronger, so of course it is fun to have some recognition. But remember this is a hobby, and nothing that I can make a living from. :) But we only live once, so it is fun to see how strong I can become. I put down the hard work required, and then we will see in the end! :)

[deadlifttillyoudrop]

when you can do raw pause squats with a high bar placement for 10 sets 3 reps you will probably feel like a hulking monster. Mindboggling kraftsport mindBOGGLING!

[kraftsportNO]

thank you!

[ofnair]

WOW! What can I say, congrats!

Superstrong performance yet again! Now, crush that PR of yours!

[kraftsportNO]

thanks!

[barbaricino]

Congrats! Beautiful squat and incredible work!

[kraftsportNO]

thank you!

[thumbnugget1000]

great work!

[kraftsportNO]

thanks!

[fukidomev2]

y r ur arms uneven on the bar?...

[kraftsportNO]

That is a good question. I think it just developed and I did not care to correct it. I think it is okay when I have a narrow stance on the bar.

[tigerak02]

STRONG EFFORT, EXPECT TO SEE A PR SOON!

[kraftsportNO]

I hope so, tiger!

[ConfusedFX]

congrats man!

[kraftsportNO]

Thanks man!

[rugger1990]

I dont remember the last time I watched a 9 min video that did not include a nekkid chick. You are going to CRUSH 260 next week. Work on your dance moves and don't tell that story about me and the 55kilo plates again!!!

Btw, I will get the copy of my meet later this week so you can see just how close I am getting to you. Get job, brother. But, I am still coming!!! :-D

[kraftsportNO]

yes, if you chase me i have no choice but to do the entire smolov! :o it was a bit lengthy, but i felt raunchy! ;)

[jplift]

Congrats!!! I have followed your complete cycle, and I has inspired me to also do the smolov base meso cycle!!!

Get some rest and destroy that 260Kg!!!

[kraftsportNO]

Good luck with that. eat everything that doesn't run away from you! :)

[secuervo]

I up my complement. Incredible work man.

[kraftsportNO]

wow, thanks a lot!

[secuervo]

This is the prep phase for smolov correct? We managed to finish prep week on the same day. Looking forward to phase two of Sheiko as I am sure you are looking forward to Smolov phase two. Great work my friend.

[kraftsportNO]

smolov is: introductory microcycle, base meso cycle, switching period, intense meso cycle. I've just completed the base meso cycle. google smolov to find the entire layout. thanks!

[molnes]

Sterkt Per! Rå video!

[kraftsportNO]

Ja, 210 er bra vekt det.. så får vi se på 1rm etterhvert.. :) takk

[charlesmcwilliams]

great work Per! you inspire everyone who watches you. I am from the East Coast of the United States. and i was with you every step of the way.

[kraftsportNO]

Hello! Wonderful to hear. Actually I think I will have a trip to the USA later this year. I have never been there my entire life. :) Many good athletes and lifters from the USA! Thanks a lot, have a nice day!

[HHH396]

Great video Per! Congrats on completing the cycle! Now get lots of rest and food and get yourself  max PR!

[kraftsportNO]

Yes, thanks Mark, that's what I intend to do!

[Muahaha13]

good job! there is no doubt, 260 kg will be yours!

[kraftsportNO]

Thanks for the vote of confidence, I will do my best! :D

[Theguyunderyourbed]

Congrats Per!!! It's amazing though that you still had enough strength for a single! Can't wait to see you slay and consume the 260kg beast!

p.s.

LOL @ bodybuilder story

[kraftsportNO]

Thank you! I will do my best to slay the dragon! Stay strong comrade!

[mojeodrodzenie]

There will be formality - 260 kg.

Greetings from Poland.

[kraftsportNO]

I am honoured to get a message from Poland. Many thanks! I will do my best to complete this task! :D

[RonningMan]

Man 1, Iron 0. Gratulerer, Per!

[kraftsportNO]

haha.. yess nå blir det boblebad! :) takk btw