King Of The Platform Athlete

[MultiTrollHunter]

I don't get it, i really don't. This dude is a freakin' animal who has no doubt put years of effort, dedication, discipline and drive to become the tremendous athlete he is today yet puts this all down to "god". Come on man, give yourself some well deserved credit and self respect. You really are an inspiration to a lot of lifters out there but to belittle your own achievements buy attributing them to an invisible man in the sky is mind boggling.You did this and you deserve the credit brother

[FloydofOz]

That clean is so fast that when I tried slowing it down by pausing I missed half the lift. Fantastic power.

[tubermann1]

almost had it Kendrick! keep it up

[eowdaoc]

Wtf at the video description. Shoot me now.

[BLJazzman]

Right. God did it. I'm sure his training has nothing to do with it :)

Great lift, man.

[phantomharry]

Kendrick your technique is beautiful to watch!

[jarcloser1]

That is extremely impressive, it won't belong that for sure...

[EmilRinse]

Extremely impressive! :-)

[tldevilsh]

jerk it lets go

[mrericmandude]

He has one of the slickest cleans out there, I can't wait until I develop form that smooth and effective!

[scientificallyunstab]

I have applied for my 2012 Olympics 85 kilos final...so hopefully see you lifting then! ;)

[weightliftingisgreat]

So, are you sticking with the squat jerk now?

[tempac91]

Why do you squat so low when you jerk?

[czoraa21]

@tempac91 the lower you are the easier it is to get that bar under you. so the lower you are to the ground the better chance u have of cleaning that weight.

[tempac91]

@czoraa21 So you say it is easier to overhead squat with a short grip from a low position than a high position? What are you smoking?

[czoraa21]

@tempac91 with proper training yes......

[FTWSquat]

@tempac91 Cos the bar is really fucking heavy I would imagine

[williammaas51]

what do I need to do to get that kind of flexibility???

[capscave]

@williammaas51 You need to do Olympic lifting man. It's all that it comes down to.

[nk29382]

170-175 snatch and you got yourself a gold medal more than likely

[pierregibran]

@nk29382 ....isn't he far from doing 175?....saw him 157 no more...

[leoesharkey]

good luck for 2012!

[Nickball52]

Kendrick Farris, you are the definition of America! Keep training hard and reaching for the top, you will make it brother!

[AeacusCanti]

Wow, massive clean. I'm rooting for you to break the world record within the next couple years. I think you can do it. Are you competing at the american open next week? If you are, best of luck!

[FreedomForUsAll]

Kendrick, have you found that having your arms bent at the elbow at the beginning before you stand up helps you jerk the wait off of the ground harder? I try to keep my arms stiff, then pull. I'm wondering if I should do it your way. I worry about injuring my elbows that way though.

[thesku11s]

Kendricks hip mobility seems remarkable. I have never seen anyone able to sit in a squat with the trunk absolutely vertical like that, with a narrow stance too and even full squat jerk. I have noticed a pattern that narrow hips often have less impingement and allow narrow stance squats atg with vertical torso.

[FreedomForUsAll]

I noticed your feet didn't go off the ground on the clean. Are you modeling your lifting after the Chinese lifters?

[thesku11s]

@FreedomForUsAll

Feet only usually leave the ground when a lifter needs to adjust their stance to squat down. Kendrick seems to have exceptional hip mobility however, so this is definetely not necessary.

[awag1234]

Where is your snatch at these days?

[jamesehooper]

Kendrick you are simply the best. Keep going!!!

[b3monkey]

Awesome to watch Kendrick - sick strength sick flexibility!

[tubermann1]

Kendrick, don't ever stop. you were made to do this

[drewhet]

pyrros dimas best in competition was 215 i believe and he was most likely juicing.

[arnoud57]

@drewhet Don't hate man. What do you think Dimas did in training? Unless you've got some good proof, keep the assumptions to yourself...

[BrianDegennaro08]

@arnoud57 Dimas' best in training were 180(182?)/220 sn/CJ and a 230 clean. That came from the horse's mouth to a few lifters I know.

[kcrock1011]

Kendrick, what happened at the 2010 World's last week? By the way, thanks for posting your lifting - great work. It is inspirational.

[DevilDog12409]

this guy is a beast!!! that clean such a perfect form!!!

[SyluxTracer213]

Kyle says he's seen ya break the world record for a clean? I think it was in the weight room. I wanna see that, sounds crazy.

[mmamilano]

When are you gonna post a video of you breaking a world record in training.

[ToquiGambit]

You are THE man that will finally give the US an olympic medal. Best wishes man.

[vardank1987]

nice lift. u almost had the jerk. keep it man if u want some medals at world's. respect

[BigMuscleMilk]

So awesome, man. Keep it up!

[PDXweightlifting]

I can feel it, man. You going to break that record!

[1stNeoSpartan]

i cannot believe you made that clean look that easy

[LazySniper]

the snatch decieds who wins too, not just the C&J. if you can pull in a 170 or 172. your in buissness my friend. keep training kendrick.

[thaMFboi]

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[fuerzabruta88]

Farris that is the record of the 85 kg category you do look so easy... I am very surprised .. what is your body weight ? these very strong. congratulations continues to train you will be the strongest in London 2012

[ChinaNite89]

@fuerzabruta88 Well no doubt he's strong but what about his snatch? He did 157KG at the 2010 Arnold Classics and if he snatches around 160KG at the Olympics I doubt he'd have a shot at the gold. Remember both Lu Yong and Rybakou are capable of 394KG combined or more. A 160KG snatch means he has to C&J 230KG+ to have any chance. I just dont see that happening.

[rohitf117]

hv u ever considered to be in 94kg class ? gr8 lifting 

[thaMFboi]

@rohitf117 Thanks. Ive only considered lifting as an 85 or 105+. Hint one of these are false

[fitcountryboy06]

great job man, you cleaned it so easily! just wondering why you use the squat jerk? keep up the hard work though, look forward to seeing what you do at the next olympics!

[thaMFboi]

@fitcountryboy06 Squat & power is all I do. I'm getting myself strong enough to just power jerk every weight...well in meets at least

[VastChoirs]

Prediction a c+j world record in 2012. Good luck, keep training hard. 

[c1fuzzles]

Dang good work Kendrick! I do the same squat jerk, but I don't get down as low as you do. Keep up the good work.

[marc27default]

Lol I actually liked your splot jerk, looked unique, but yes your squat jerk is becoming amazing! Fav US lifter, looking forward to seeing you in 2012. What was your bodyweight here? That clean was nothing and it's safe to say the jerk was very doable.

[thaMFboi]

@marc27default like 87 something...why

[atitkem]

just amazing. you'll get this next session.

[thaMFboi]

my best snatch is only 160 at the moment

[LincolnBrigham]

Awesome clean.

The squat jerk looks so much better than that splat thing you used to do! SO CLOSE! Just a little out front, eh?

Thanks for posting that.

[herc410]

you had that.

[captainjosue]

Looks like America has a challenger for gold in the next olympics. Lu Yong, Andrei Rybakou...you better be sweating.

[prsguitars92]

Damn impressive. What's your best snatch?

[Xtothemins1]

you can do it. you know you can

[ttofish]

Wow! Last time I checked, this is about the world record.

[brands1]

whats this mans best snatch?

[bchia]

awesome display of power, can't wait till you smash the records!

[bchia]

awesome display of power!

[grappler0430]

Good luck to you for 2012 Kendrick...you are going to bring the popularity of weightlifting back to the states. I saw an 94kg lifters qualifying CJ for the Pan-Am Games with 184kg. This man right here is a weight class under and is about a day away from hitting 34kg over that! Mad respect here...all the support in the world bro!

[desmoinesstrength]

Awesome!...inches from world record. Come on Farris, show the world that the USA is still competitive the the world of weightlifting! I know you can do it. Ive been watchin your progress the past few months. youve come a long way. Dont stop now. I plan on seeing you smash the record in the 2012 olyimpics buddy!

[dsarmadi89]

unlucky on the jerk, awesome clean! how is your snatch coming along?

[strengthathlete]

Nice lift, easy clean. Keep up the good work!

[shaunt4]

I don't even care if you missed it - the jerk technique is beautiful.

[jaycain02]

Wow kendrick you are amazing, doug wouold be proud of you! Keep up all the good work and never stop going!

[jakkmajik]

Yoooo my dude even the greatest miss at times one time I went to the olympics and got a plastic medal{go figure} and I said Neva again lol I doing great

[grambo22]

Awesome, clean looks very solid and so close on the jerk, please post more videos we love to follow your progress and wish you the best of luck in achieving your goals.

[Donut62]

Beast.

[strongmanzack]

you so got it next time!

[RobbieWalden]

Bad ass Kendrick. Good luck at the Pan Ams.

[22LArias]

Kendrick how much you weigh right now? Breh you should move up to 94 kg class and i think your lifts will go up:) BTW can u post some vids of yhour snatch?

[thaMFboi]

@22LArias I Weigh 87kg, why would I move up?? No point at all. I'll just lift whatever numbers you think I can do as an 85. Thanks though

[buriedvoid]

Amazing man, you got that lift real soon the sky is the limit.

[EBTSarge]

Wow...just wow. I don't know much about olympic lifting, I'm a powerlifter (for rugby)...but damn that looked CLEAN!

[damojkelly]

I wish I could clean 218kg that easy. Nice lift!

[chadcite]

wow, thats the WR and he missed it off of positioning it looks like, not a lack of strength, I think its in the bag....

[snomeister]

I like how clearly you can see the disappointment in your face after you miss it, very emotional. Even though you missed it, it's still an inspirational video. Thanks for uploading.

[uglybob69]

Keep it up! Lets see some real lifters come out of the US!!

[PDXweightlifting]

Good luck at the Pan Am's! And that jerk was within' the statistical margin of error. So, statistically ... you made it :)

[TheSpanishNut]

Awesome, keep it up dude. It's there...I'm looking forward to this and then some!!!

[desembodic]

whats his jumping ability like?

[thaMFboi]

@desembodic I can dunk a basketball...I'm like 5'6-5'7

[desembodic]

@thaMFboi omg thats ridiculous. They make big deal of nate robinson dunking but he is 5'10 lol. Amazing all around wonder what your standing vert would be and maybe 40 yard dash. Great inspiration to see american olympic weightlifter do well.

[CDKim86]

Looks like the Russians and Chinese have some competition...

[thaMFboi]

I'll be competing at Pan Ams next weekend

[nrob1984]

Fantastic, so close Kendrick. Are you going to the Pan Ams next week?

[corrmick]

Hero status.

[Guitarist000]

Your dip is looking way shorter and way more explosive. When I read the description I thought that it would have been a grinding clean and no more than a dip, but you had it locked out in an overhead squat position! If anything, I think you're selling yourself short if your goal for 2012 happens to be 218; you look good for 225 by then.

[thaMFboi]

@Guitarist000 My goals are higher than you can Imagine

[nk29382]

@Guitarist000 how is that 218? look at the squat rack to the right, it has a blue 20kg plate on it, but the plate on the bar is black?

[Guitarist000]

@nk29382

The 20 kg plate on the bar he is lifting looks either faded or it is a black bumper plate. There are different kinds of bumpers with different shades of each color, but sometimes people use black bumpers instead.

[thaMFboi]

@nk29382 i know its 218 b/c i loaded the bar.

[dfreezy540]

BAMF!

[cmflemng]

Hey, Kendrick, I think you just needed an extra bowl of Wheaties for breakfast, that's all! I've no doubt you'll have that lift firmly overhead before my boy, Jared, gets there in a couple of months. By then, you'll be working toward your next goal! Keep up the excellent work!! ~ Mama Fleming :-)

[TheTruthDominates]

That is very impressive Kendrick! I wish you the best luck, you'll get it next time! :)

[DaveWyattPhoto]

Wow, that is awesome

[andyirish77]

impressive stuff. It seems to me from your vids on youtube that you miss your jerks when you re-rack after the clean and your rack position appears uneven ???

[hazard52003]

WOW. LIGHTING fast. great stuff. you will have that lift SOON.

[knobbers22]

Very impressive

[thebeastofbchs]

i wish i could just chill with 218 over my head and pat myself on the thighs cause i got to much muscle on me to pat my own back. one day one day

[thelabgym]

holy freakin cow...you the MAN!

[quiinne]

Legit. Very awesome.

[BROZKNOWS]

I'm looking forward to a WR @ panams. We both know you will! Your attitude is exceptional and you will succeed. I'd wish you best of luck but you don't need it. Your burning desire and PMA is much more powerful than luck.

[downtpwn]

Very nice!!!

[jmacmullen]

Awesome clean and man your gonna get this, positive thoughts your way...

[TSUIronDogs]

BOOM!!!! That's right

[canelifter111]

is that ur lucky shirt? lol because u were wearing it on 211

[etwade]

Amazing attempt!

[nova68nova]

Wow, incredible. I thought he was gonna get the jerk. I know he will eventually.

[MrPaulohearnsr]

Awesome, Fantastic. I think we are watching the next Olympic Gold Medalist and world record holder!!!!!!

[418cjpaul]

fantastic!!! i think he can win in London in 2012!!!

[gentledoc]

Amazing lift Kendrick, you don't look taxed by it all. God bless and continued success!

[KyleCreekLifting]

god you are strong.. i'm a school-age 85kg with around a 270kg total hopefully going to be somewhere near you oneday!

[crackyflipside]

Yeahhh, I've been waiting for this vid!

[teamhavocaz]

God damn Kendrick! Wow! That is all I have to say!  You are a world class athlete!