I'd like to receive the free email course. Moments later, the crowd was on their feet again, and the music was cranked. Maybe he was getting stale and plateaued ? They see internet videos of him squatting or deadlifting and going nuts. No Powerlifting competitor has captured the imagination of the strength community like Chuck Vogelpohl of Columbus, Ohio. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. We have bodybuilders, fitness girls, fat people, skinny people, every type, most of these people have never competed in a meet big iron is a business and there is a membership fee. EFS: What does a Monday consist of for you? like i said- any level of lifters are welcome. I provided lots of education so younger lifters wont make the mistakes we did. EFS: How high is the box you use when you work up? Part of my job for the day was to judge as well as run the meet. Chuck Vogelpohl, one of powerlifting's favorite personalities and longtime team cornerstone, has left Westside Barbell Club. In other words, you cant change the past or predict the future, but you do have control over what you do right now. Louie:We needed a boost to our training, but how? besides its a bitch to know whats going on at all with that much weight on your back and that tight of gear. OK, give a football team some drills to run and let them go out and make their own calls. Just a thought. Well, is it time now to eat again? Chuck came up through Westside. Louie:Well, Chuck, we have been through a lot since you came to Westside in 1987. This would make him the lightest man ever to do it. Plus, Louie is always challenging you and I cant back down from the old man. George Leonard a psychologist and martial artist has written extensively on the elements necessary for mastery of a discipline. Picked this exercise idea up from Chuck Vogelpohl while I was at the seminar with him and @eddycoan a few weeks back. i hope one day i could get time away from my business to do so. People get wrapped up about how we train, as far as numbers and exercises, but they dont know, and will never know HOW we train. EFS: Why do you think the bands worked so well for you? EFS: We all know you started the squat beanies in powerlifting. I'm not saying I don't take advice or learn from others. Doc, how've you been? 95w 2 likes Reply opc_train Amazing 95w Reply casperfd2464iv Alle Mr. Olympia 2022 ERGEBNISSE vom Freitag, Mr. Olympia 2022: Die Men's Bodybuilding-Prognose, Mr. Olympia 2022: Die Classic Physique-Prognose, 5 Debtanten, die beim Mr. Olympia 2022 ganz vorne landen knnten, Fabian Mayr: die sterreichische Olympia-Hoffnung, Vom Amateur zum IFBB Profi | Formcheck im Body Power Studio. In order for me to compete in this sport I have to use the best equipment I can. Believe it or not omaha has tons of jobs for just about anything. In Chucks case it went beyond that. If you miss one, you can keep the weight the same or go up. So, its okay to have somebody else help. gets the gains they do is because they NEVER miss a weight in training. I was going for my fifth Elite Total in the 275-class, but I only weighed 233, and I could see the outline of Toledo. I know the canvas makes it very hard to hit depth, but what about muscle memory? But things were getting weird, and we left for the IPA. Chuck:Yes. It was just my opinion, and with my LIMITED knoweldge, and VERY limited meet/training experience I believe that the BIG IRON way of training is the way to go. 2. He set the weight up and pulled his chest and torso with all the air he could. i would gladly jump at the opportunity to train at BIG even for a wk let alone a day. who wouldnt want to speed up the learning curve? Chuck went on to call for 970 lbs on his third attempt, which would make the highest squat for his weight class of all time. even though most people wont understand it.lol most of whom are our teammates. thanks Brad. [quote=Anonymous]my question though is what would happen if someone came to BIG and decided they didn't want to train that way anymore, but still wanted to train at BIG? It never dawned on him to talk about the second accident. Westside was all about pushing each other to the absolute limits. We were lifting in Canton, Ohio. As I approached, they were rubbing out his quads and his eyes were focused on the ground. Blut & Kreide Vol. And you would do Reverse Hypers or pull a weight sled for your warm-up. He has not officially commented on the reason for his move. Szatmary has amassed a large following on his Youtube where he shares fitness tips, speaks with some expert lifters and does some intense workouts. I told him that I didnt need money from my friends. 3. One such legend is Chuck Vogelpohl, widely known for his extreme intensity and longevity with regard to powerlifting competitions. It was always for money, and it was mostly a team thing. damn I wonder where he is training now. God Bless. Free Shipping with a $69 qualifying order. Everything You Need to Know, New Year's Fitness Resolution? Even so, I have reached a level of competiveness that would be inconceivable else where. You wanted me to gain weight into the 308 and break Paul Childress' 1168-pound world record, but it was hard on my health. Chuck was a National champion by the late 1980s, a World Champion in 1995 but injuries kept him from fully realizing his potential until the early 2000s and once professional meets with prize money and championship belts were created in the mid 2000s, Chuck entered the zenith of his career. Oh well, I think we hijacked the heck out of this thread. [quote=Paul][quote=Anonymous]Westside has alot of great lifters. EFS: Now that you are reaching the big 4-0, do you plan on competing in the Masters Division? This is not necessarily surprising to learn, given Chucks reputation for unparalleled ferocity and strength. You started handing me Gatorades. In this 45 minute workout, both Jujimufu and Joey do 2-5 box squats per set. From my experience in life and in the gym none are truly possible without submitting the wisdom and authority of a master. They are Wow! 52,145 views. Let us know if you give the Chuck Vogelpohl squat challenge try! I recall showing up early, and you would always be waiting for me at the gym a half-hour or three-quarters of an hour before anyone else got there. Outstanding article! 'Inquiring minds want to know', From Outlaw Powerlifting My legs would never grow until I started using bands over the bar. Walking up to the party my wife and I realized how that really seems like yesterday but was a decade ago.It was a great time and we talked about a lot of good times that we had been through and some not so good. Copyright 2023 elitefts. Das Internet hat fr den Mythos von Chuck Vogelpohl Wunder vollbracht. Everything was set up, the lifters were happy, and the women and light weight lifters were getting ready to start. I am a psychiatrist and an professor. : https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/0:00 - Intro/How The Crew Started4:20 - How Westside Evolved 16:20 - Meets with Westside 21:41 - Funny Stories 30:25 - Crappy Meets 34:45 - Finding Your Zone 44:06 - Work Through Anything 56:41 - What Would You Change1:06:10 - Differences in Lifters Now 1:19:20 - Louie1:23:55 - New Training Methods 1:34:00 - Push Through1:44:20 - A.M. He will be just fine and still crushing #'s in the future. As he lowered the weight, I felt a deep pit in my stomach. The best coaches explain to their players WHY a play is being run, what they hope to get out of it. EFS: You have a reputation for being intense and hardcore. I would rather find out as fast as I can how to hit 650 then make mistakes on my own that could be avoided under someones watchful eye. [/quote] EFS: How do you decide what hat to wear on squat day? You had won the division from great lifters like Jesse Kellum and Travis Mash, but it was time to do something healthier. A Tribute to: Chuck Mosley (1959 - 2017) (November 2017) (HQ) MrSheltonTV Productions. Nothing against Rick or BIG, but I think Lou's objective is to provide the lifters with information and then have them think for themselves. Chuck:Right. First, very briefly, explain how and why you structure your squat and deadlift workouts. But all the federations were the samejust jealous of each other. Okay, here goes (regarding the, 'story' about Lou making Chuck get hurt): I'm too inflexible to squat an empty bar, but it seems to me that Chuck wouldn't have to listen to Louie regarding depth. How about GRIP!?! The judge hit louie and he kept calling Chuck down. [quote=Anonymous]How does a lifter move up the ladder at BIG from turd to B to A? The reason B.I.G. 1-2 inches above parallel. Chuck:First, you showed all of us the box squat and what exercises would build it. It's all there for you learn and understand. We are a team. It shows in how he takes immense pride in caring for his training environment and for his fellow lifters. As I was sitting in the chair, I glanced up to the lifting order and noticed that Chucks opening squat attempt was 900 lbs. Im just another member of the team. He first went viral for videos that displayed his unique abilities included weighted chair splits. But raw should be just a beltno three-meter knee wraps. That's really surprising, but I guess stuff happens. He will always stick around to help load, spot, hold boards and help set bench shirts. Best of luck to Chuck, wherever he goes. Log in or register to post comments If I recall, we did three meets before you wrote about it in Powerlifting USA. He says that what most people dont realize, is that Chuck was always the first person in the gym setting up, cleaning, and preparing everything for the other lifters. This will be unlike other episodes, as its been a long time since these guys have seen each other.Expect some catching up, wild stories, and sh*t talking. If youve never heard the name Chuck Vogelpohl, youre missing out on one of the most intense personalities to compete in the world of powerlifting. 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. New equipment and new training, and I made a 1,180 at 264 pounds. Chuck V was about as Westside as the pitbull logo! Reports are that Vogelphol will continue to train and compete. So if you do approach him, dont expect to get a hug. i think rob k said it best. In this 135th episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate sits down with several of his old training partners from Westside, known as the OG AM crew from Demorest Road. Jon Call AKA Jujimufu is an American fitness celebrity with a massive following on social media. The next day, I was sitting in the head judges chair. Lou loves the sled, but I never do it. Regardless of what I would have said, it wouldnt have mattered. Rick's method is intuitive and essentially zen like. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. AG1 is available in the US, Canada, UK and Europe.[Follow ELITEFTS here!] Shawn Frankl 5. I transcribed it the best I could. Are you eating the right stuff? The article was titled Back to the Future and was on his site two weeks ago. After the interview I sat down with Dave and talked about what its been like training with Chuck over the past several years. You later opened a gym on Demorest Road, and I joined up. Just as in the NFL, the coach sends in the play. He later changed it to 1000 pounds! The difference between Westside and B.I.G is Rick actually coaches all his lifters and Lou does not. The only difference is, he really prefers and enjoys to be completely involved in everyone's training. At this point, Chuck finished with a couple of sets of elevated glute-ham raises and went home. But no, Chuck is alive and well in another undeground gym in Columbus. The internet has done wonders for The Myth of Chuck Vogelpohl. 172 views, 5 likes, 0 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Lexen Iron Workz: @chuckvogelpohl using the powerpohl with deadlifts. One last thing: How do you like raw compared to gear lifting? I learn as much as I can. 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. Chuck, you had a very high tolerance to high volume, and you maintained it for your entire lifting career. Get the most out of just using bar weight and milk it; you should be able to hit some big numbers with them and chains. 1) warm up with a variety of movement, soft tissue work, some abs and calisthenics. It has been no mystery that Greg is Louie new main guy so figure it out for yourself. I cannot stop training. Matt always speaks extremely highly of Chuck, the viewer of any of these videos can tell how much reverence Matt has for Chuck. Oh, yes, I remember you told me not to mess with him; that he was too big and too fast. That works real well. I would see you had a new interest in powerlifting, and you started to gear up again, just like when you first came to Westside. Chuck has had numerous upper body injuries to overcome to include a broken neck which caused severe nerve issues in his upper body. Lou always said he brings guys in and teaches them what he knows, then after years of training he learns from the same people he taught. The only break I would get from judging is when my teammates or friends would lift. I had a cage put in my back so that I could lift some good weights like 700-pounds raw squats and 750-pound raw sumo deadlifts with straps. Not one word was ever said about the second accident. Nevertheless, from a coaching perspective, one persons opinion is never enough to take a lifters performance to the next level. I'm sure if I went to BIG and Rick trained me that 610 would be 650, but personally the 610 would be more rewarding. Nothing against Rick or BIG, but I think Lou's objective is to provide the lifters with information and then have them think for themselves. Maybe Lou knows even more about coaching than you think. You guys are being too hard on Lou. I have been training at BIG for 3 years and am a proud and probably lifelong member of the Turd team there. You take a man fishing and they eat for a day, you TEACH a man to fish and they eat for the rest of their life. 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. I am a psychiatrist and an professor. Not for the beginner. As youll see in the video, Dave Tate, another powerlifting great from Westside Barbell, details how this squat workout with Chuck Vogelpohl came into existence. And I had never heard of jump stretch bands. He is a very humble and gracious person. Chuck:Oh, yes. 1.1K views, 39 likes, 2 loves, 3 comments, 3 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Omaha Barbell: Picked this exercise idea up from Chuck Vogelpohl while I was at the seminar with him and @eddycoan a. These are" Simply put, he is a force of nature. Maybe this is what he needs. In Wahrheit ist Chuck ganz anders drauf als die Leute denken. Minutes later Chuck walked in carrying his gym bag and began getting ready to embark on his last bench press session before the meet. Please contact Lexen Iron Workz on Facebook or Instagram. Love it. Feb 18, 2012. [quote=Anonymous]Anyway, Lou was supposed to call Chucks depth at the ProAm with the help of the side judge. You were right; the 220-pound class was no more. For the time you jumped over the 242 class. At this point, I would step out to allow someone else to judge. Me and Louie, weve been lifting for so long and were still working on mastering technique. I would rather find out as fast as I can how to hit 650 then make mistakes on my own that could be avoided under someones watchful eye. he tells me that the only reason i have any records is because only women and infants weigh 181. Not there long after, Chuck stepped into the bare-bones Westside gym. team[/quote] Owner of Super Training in Sacramento. The is from the article Dave Tate wrote for the Lift Strong Cancer CD-Manual. 1. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. tons of guys have tried powerlifting didnt like it and just train there to train rick might make fun of you but he doesnt care how you train Too hard on Lou? Maybe thats how I got a cage in my back. Kinda like stoking a fire. For me the enjoyment is planning and organizing the training for myself. You dont do many interviews and dont get involved with the internet. This happened one week before we left for vacation, and the only way that I knew about this was because he had had the police officer bring him into the gym so that he could train his squat. Chuck V: I usually pull above the knee, but it depends. Although Vogelpohl isnt breaking world records these days, you can find him showcasing some of his wisdom on his Instagram page, with his latest post showing hamstring glute sit backs using the belt squat and of course a box. EFS: What are you views on powerlifting equipment? HAAA!!! His range and intensity can be felt by everyone in the room. Once again, he told me, You go tell him. At this point, I was about to lose my mind. The reason B.I.G. @lexen_iron_workz #powerlifting" Shop these items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. Simple. I think the heavy sled pulls made a huge difference in my lower body strength as well. He should have a good day tomorrow. Chuck Vogelpohl with The PowerPohl at Lexen Xtreme, weight and chains on the harness work the lower back About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy . It was in NO way my intension to distract, people from Chuck leaving Westside. Rick also listens to input from his lifters I saw that first hand this weekend. [/quote] I was amazed at the call, but he was also a friend and teammate so I was also concerned. Most of the guys were out at a meet, so Dave, Chuck, and Louie decided to use the power rack. Orders shipped out within 1 - 5 business days. Lifting in the 242-pound class, I set the world record at 1,140 pounds. Chuck V. You would know better than me. Chuck Vogelpohl, one of powerlifting's favorite personalities and longtime team cornerstone, has left Westside Barbell Club. #powerpohl #gofabcnc #lexenxtreme #powerlifting #strongman #deadlift #squatbenchdeadlift #strongwomen #gofab 95w musclesandfitness._ Send me your picture for promotion directly. I always seek advice. The Edge - Push the envelop. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Yeah they are incredible lifters. All he knew was that he had to do what he had to do. its more for grouping people together that are similar strength. My squat would jump from 859-pounds to a 1,000-pound world record, but I did get a better suit, too. Chuck V: Yes. That's my enjoyment. It had a powerlifting room by itself, and I started to train with lots of guys like Kenny Patterson (KP) and Joe McCoy, but would work my way into your group. Also, Chuck doesnt do a lot of interviews; in fact, I dont know if anyone has even asked him. Browse more videos. He likes to talk shit about a lifter to other members of the gym so that it gets back to that lifter. Chuck blossomed into a serious powerlifter at Westside as he was surrounded by some of the best powerlifters of the day.
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