@growchronic overload at the top. makes you work harder, as you go up, the lift gets easier, so they add chains, which progressively adds to the total weight, making the easy part (the top) that little harder.
I agree, particularly with respect to bench suits. They not only look ridiculous, their usage doesn't allow for examples of true, natural power and strength. Having to rely strictly on God given talent (including strong ligaments and tendons) is in my book, far more impressive. An elbow or knee wrap or weight belt, fine; anything else...cheating.
@samnelso chains make a squat much harder as you go up, another link is added and the weight gets heavier. working with chains is a key tool for a good squat.
Strong dude. But the whole gear deal has gotten out of control. I mean, this guy does over 1,000 in equipment. What does that tell you? And again, I am not suggesting the guy isn't hugely strong. He is.
@TheTrueFortress Thats still a guy who weighs less than 200lb repping out 540+chains easily without seeming to break a sweat. Yes, the gear does definitely boost your squat (obviously) but you have to be strong to use it! And I hate to think what this guy could do raw at his bodyweight for a 1RM
Well, of course. This guy's mega strong. But you're wrong in suggesting one has to be strong to use equipment. Why? If what you say is correct, who judges what is "strong"? Nonsense.
Anyway, my comment on gear had nothing to do with a sub-200 cat squatting 5-600 pounds for reps, raw. Clearly VERY strong. Drugs or not. Although drugs add an incredible amount to one's cababilities. Done correctly, 1--300 pounds on a compound lift, easy.
@TheTrueFortress Sorry, I may not have been clear. To reach depth in even a single ply suit, you have to be using a large amount of weight to stretch the suit. Once you are past the initial assistance of the suit, you still have to very strong to a) keep the weight moving and b) support your spine and stop the weight from crushing you! Somebody who hasn't squatted before couldn't jump in a squat suit and do 400lb....:-)
That totally is a crapload of chains. I could probably crap the weight of all the chains he had on there in one defacating sitting. As for the other weight on the bar, that's freakin impressive.
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zacharysrichardson 3 months ago
why the chains?
growchronic 9 months ago
@growchronic overload at the top. makes you work harder, as you go up, the lift gets easier, so they add chains, which progressively adds to the total weight, making the easy part (the top) that little harder.
6reevesy9 8 months ago
This dude goes to my gym in Memphis. Actually just saw him about an hour ago..he is beast.
Yingyang408 10 months ago
I hate when people wear suits, like those bench suits.. If your body can't naturally handle it and all that jazz. 'twas a pretty sweet lift tho
wtfmayhem666 10 months ago
@wtfmayhem666
I agree, particularly with respect to bench suits. They not only look ridiculous, their usage doesn't allow for examples of true, natural power and strength. Having to rely strictly on God given talent (including strong ligaments and tendons) is in my book, far more impressive. An elbow or knee wrap or weight belt, fine; anything else...cheating.
daluke61 10 months ago
@daluke61 Raw is the way to go....
LRGHMN 8 months ago
LMAO 6PLATE!!! 6 PLATE!!!!!!!!111
Edd360 1 year ago
this guy needs a stronger gravity xD
oehmes999 1 year ago
i thought he was jus gonna do it once, then he started repping it out and my jaw dropped.......
MrMuffins1000 1 year ago
Steroids are awesome.
mr2weeks 1 year ago
What are the chains for?
samnelso 1 year ago
@samnelso chains make a squat much harder as you go up, another link is added and the weight gets heavier. working with chains is a key tool for a good squat.
czoraa21 1 year ago
holly crap!! how tall is he?
nikolatesla08 1 year ago
The Byrd byrd byrd is the word.
XMrLawlX 1 year ago
Strong dude. But the whole gear deal has gotten out of control. I mean, this guy does over 1,000 in equipment. What does that tell you? And again, I am not suggesting the guy isn't hugely strong. He is.
TheTrueFortress 1 year ago
@TheTrueFortress Thats still a guy who weighs less than 200lb repping out 540+chains easily without seeming to break a sweat. Yes, the gear does definitely boost your squat (obviously) but you have to be strong to use it! And I hate to think what this guy could do raw at his bodyweight for a 1RM
pisswizzard 1 year ago
@pisswizzard
Well, of course. This guy's mega strong. But you're wrong in suggesting one has to be strong to use equipment. Why? If what you say is correct, who judges what is "strong"? Nonsense.
Anyway, my comment on gear had nothing to do with a sub-200 cat squatting 5-600 pounds for reps, raw. Clearly VERY strong. Drugs or not. Although drugs add an incredible amount to one's cababilities. Done correctly, 1--300 pounds on a compound lift, easy.
TheTrueFortress 11 months ago
@TheTrueFortress Sorry, I may not have been clear. To reach depth in even a single ply suit, you have to be using a large amount of weight to stretch the suit. Once you are past the initial assistance of the suit, you still have to very strong to a) keep the weight moving and b) support your spine and stop the weight from crushing you! Somebody who hasn't squatted before couldn't jump in a squat suit and do 400lb....:-)
Anyway, as you say, the guy is a beast!
pisswizzard 11 months ago
he must get a ton out of gear! The reps don't add up to 1,000lb squat, Good job anyways Sam
powerful1677 1 year ago
5 comments WTF? that was damn impressive and he looks like a normal dude at the gym. Very strong. Goes to show, don't judge a book by it's cover.
westy44cal 2 years ago
@westy44cal he has a weight class world record
8jakeP8 1 year ago
That totally is a crapload of chains. I could probably crap the weight of all the chains he had on there in one defacating sitting. As for the other weight on the bar, that's freakin impressive.
primevalindividual 2 years ago 14
lol that's not a crapload of chains
zztoproadster 2 years ago
lol yea. id say like 20lbs each side
critietaeta 2 years ago
@critietaeta HAHA
PLUGINTHEASS 1 year ago
that was an awesome show of strength by Sam Biggity Byrd..
WTHannon 2 years ago 2
shit i thought he was only gonna do it once
CommentMan1309 2 years ago 15