vids of matt k's 2500lb. total from UPA Pro/Am

Will Noble · 07-18-2008, 02:44 PM

YouTube - UPA Pro-Am Compilation

some rediculous pre/post weight loss pics too....

It's absolutely hilarious that he dropped 22lbs. in 12 hrs. didnt make weight, so had to compete as a heavyweight and ended up winning the heayweight division.

Before 250lbs.

12 hrs. later 228lbs.

dmw · 07-18-2008, 03:00 PM

And the countdown to the squat depth debate starting in 5,4,3...

cycomiko · 07-18-2008, 06:39 PM

2, 1

Your on...

Pete Doherty Squats.

dmw · 07-18-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cycomiko

2, 1

Your on...

Pete Doherty Squats.

Well damn. I googled Pete Doherty, but still don't get it.

Wait, unless you meant gay. If that's the case you should have said 'George Michael' 'cause I didn't know who Pete Doherty was!

PowerManDL · 07-18-2008, 07:22 PM

Over on PLwatch, Kroc said that based on his vids he probably would have red-lighted his own squat.

Which is interesting to hear. I can say I respect the guy a lot more (not that I didn't already) for having said that, though.

dmw · 07-18-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerManDL

Over on PLwatch, Kroc said that based on his vids he probably would have red-lighted his own squat.

Which is interesting to hear. I can say I respect the guy a lot more (not that I didn't already) for having said that, though.

That's probably not very common, I'd imagine.

PowerManDL · 07-18-2008, 08:28 PM

no, but it usually makes for good stirring

Will Noble · 07-18-2008, 08:46 PM

still a 700lb bench with a torn tricep is pretty amazing

dmw · 07-18-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerManDL

no, but it usually makes for good stirring

I just read the thread. Lots of opportunity for him to reem guys that could be 'keyboard warriors' (not that they are, just sayin' he could probably challenge just about anyone to post an unequipped 10rm squat video anywhere near his) and instead he takes the high road, explains why it's hard to hit depth in a suit, and challenges himself publicly for a deeper, heavier squat at his next meet.

dmw · 07-18-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Will Noble

still a 700lb bench with a torn tricep is pretty amazing

The way he bounces back form injuries is amazing (regardless of any possible outside factors).

Simon C · 07-19-2008, 01:10 AM

It was high, even he said so.

Multi-ply squats are so shit to watch, they unrack the bar shaking like crazy like they are about to fall over, take 10 years to get to "6 inches high" depth.

The bench pressing is sorta like that, although not as bad, but it takes years to touch the chest, and then the weight pops up like a feather lol.

This is why deadlifting rocks!

Here's the quote from PLW:

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Originally Posted by Matt Kroc

I wasn't in the chairs and I don't want to second guess the judges and all of the other lifts I saw at the meet I thought the judging was very good and consistent. So don't bash the UPA or the judges but...........

If I was judging this lift from that angle I would give myself reds.

I think that shows alot about him saying that about his own Squat, that he has alot of integrity. Matt is a strong as hell lifter, but that was a pretty high squat!

cycomiko · 07-19-2008, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dmw

Well damn. I googled Pete Doherty, but still don't get it.

Wait, unless you meant gay. If that's the case you should have said 'George Michael' 'cause I didn't know who Pete Doherty was!

What is higher than Pete Doherty?

That squat.

cycomiko · 07-19-2008, 01:34 AM

He is fantastic at quick dropping of bodyweight.

But being a pharmacist should help...

dmw · 07-19-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cycomiko

What is higher than Pete Doherty?

That squat.

Gotcha. Sometimes you have to spell 'em out for me.

Alcoholiday · 07-19-2008, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cycomiko

He is fantastic at quick dropping of bodyweight.

But being a pharmacist should help...

well, he is getting HRT... of course, that doesn't mean he's not on other stuff, but hell, who isn't?! Everything i've read from him makes him sound like a stand up guy.

I agree with what everyone said about him saying his own squat was high. I remember Del (aaron and matt know him) saying that is what Mikesell used to teach to them; that everyone needs to be accountable for their squats and take credit when it's due and not when it's not. I totally agree and respect anyone who does it.

Simon C · 07-19-2008, 07:29 PM

Who care's if he's "on stuff", it's not cheating over there! It's a level playing field!

cycomiko · 07-20-2008, 12:02 AM

Nice strawmen.

Simon C · 07-20-2008, 12:58 AM

invincible straw men!