Show more Hide chat. Oh guess who is the cover of the westside web site now? On Sunday, I walked into the warm-up room, nervous and green. Vogelpohl ist der Familienname von: Alfons Vogelpohl (* 1932), deutscher Chemieingenieur; Georg Vogelpohl (1900-1975), deutscher Physiker und Reibungsforscher; Heinrich Vogelpohl, deutscher Lebensmitteltechnologe; Dies ist eine Begriffsklrungsseite zur Unterscheidung mehrerer mit demselben Wort bezeichneter Begriffe. This was only the start once you had lots of equipment and strong training partners. As they strive to make me better, I strive to make them better. Youve seen it; when visitors come here and were getting ready for a meet. Shannon hartnet moved up here for 6 months to train and learn. Louie:I recall you pressed a 155-pound dumbbell for five or six reps one-armed. OK, give a football team some drills to run and let them go out and make their own calls. I always seek advice. You both would stand the test of time while KP would hold world records in the bench along with George Halbert, and you would first break the 220-class squat record along with Matt Dimel. Chuck Vogelpohl is an American powerlifter that set numerous world records and was known for his unmatched tenacity. Chuck V.: Thanks. and I put 55 lbs on my bench. I'd like to receive the free email course. A lot of people have some preconceived notions about who Chuck is and what kind of person he is. If you have seen the amazing documentary Westside vs the World, you know that Chuck returns home to train again with Louie Simmons and Westside Barbell.Powerlifting entrepreneur Mark Bell posted a great tribute video to a 1260 lb reverse band squat that Chuck did in preparation for another world record breaking meet shortly after this overloaded training lift. When you trained last, did you do what you needed to do or what you wanted to do? Paul dont you think having the expertise would speed up your own learning curve. If you cant lift correctly than you are going to get hurt. While in high school, Chuck crossed paths with the Louie Simmons of world-famous Westside Barbell based in Colombus, Ohio. Price is $400 plus shipping. This was 1986. ), some of the answers were hard to understand upon listening to it. At that time, I ruptured my left patella tendon and would be out for some time. It never dawned on him to talk about the second accident. In an interview we came across with Louie and Vogelpohl, Louie asks him how he got started on his series of world record-breaking lifts. Chuck is known for his incredible squatting prowess, but as Louie says it is improving your weakest lift will make you a champion. Chuck:Right. Vorheriger Artikel: Feb 18, 2012. Chuck Vogelpohl. Did he do it? 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. Why is this? Simply put, Dave said that he is the most dependable, hardest working, most competitive lifter hes ever seen. EFS: What about your diet? Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Rick also listens to input from his lifters I saw that first hand this weekend. Combined, they share 60+ years' worth of Westside experience (at Westside) dating back to when Westside existed out of Louie Simmons' garage to its current location on Industry Drive. He likes to talk shit about a lifter to other members of the gym so that it gets back to that lifter. Chuck V: A lot of lat work, low back work on the 45 degree back raise, Reverse Hyperextensions, Back Attack, glute ham raises. Brad Heck 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. I was amazed at the call, but he was also a friend and teammate so I was also concerned. What do you think from the man who just had to do what he had to do? Chuck blossomed into a serious powerlifter at Westside as he was surrounded by some of the best powerlifters of the day. I know we are both proud of what Westside became. He set the weight up and pulled his chest and torso with all the air he could. But Ive been adding a lot more chain work to help with my building my stability. Believe it or not omaha has tons of jobs for just about anything. In all the meets that I helped him at man, I was exhausted. I put the bands over my shoulder and knew this could change the world, and it did. Browse more videos. i would gladly jump at the opportunity to train at BIG even for a wk let alone a day. Maybe Lou knows even more about coaching than you think. For me the enjoyment is planning and organizing the training for myself. The difference between Westside and B.I.G is Rick actually coaches all his lifters and Lou does not. Not only was he carrying his bag, but he also had new scrapes, cuts, and bruises to go with the old ones from the week before. He was going to do what he had to do. EFS: Everyone has heard stories about you and some of the insane weights youve used in training, especially in regards to bands and weight. George Leonard a psychologist and martial artist has written extensively on the elements necessary for mastery of a discipline. You later opened a gym on Demorest Road, and I joined up. The judge agreed to tap Louie when Chuck hit depth. 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. Like Chuck, the most successful people live in the present. He has not missed a day of training. Then, I tore my triceps off. These are not easy workouts though. So I plug away and hit 610 at my next meet and I'm happy. #powerpohl #gofabcnc #lexenxtreme #powerlifting #strongman #deadlift #squatbenchdeadlift #strongwomen #gofab 95w musclesandfitness._ Send me your picture for promotion directly. 2,447 Likes, 33 Comments - Chuck Vogelpohl (@chuckvogelpohl) on Instagram: "Another variation for everyone to try, PowerPull partials, targets lower and upper back. For a while, I did some tough man fights and won a couple of tournaments, but got the power bug. 1w. Chuck is one of the best and this will not change that. But you cant lower the weight. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Copyright 2023 elitefts. The internet has done wonders for "The Myth of Chuck Vogelpohl". The epitome of Vogelpohl's will to win was demonstrated in a head to head 40+ set squat workout with fellow Westside Barbell lifter, Dave Tate that you'll learn about below. is it, nothing else to say but the truth and it is nice that Rick Hussey is finally getting the recognition he deserves. These things will kill your bar path when you get to heavier weights; this will screw your lift. 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 had an 821-pound squat, and you had a 738-pound squat. After getting stapled with a 40 lb personal record, most would have pulled out, but Chuck just did what he had to do. I transcribed it the best I could. Some lifters are too stupid to know when they cant lift a weight. Jujimufu just posted this super intense squat workout with his training partner, strongman Joey Szatmary where they attempted to follow a sample squat workout from the powerlifting legend Chuck Vogelpohl. Look I'm a infant powerlifter, and all I know is what I see. Here's a brief look at some of the personalities involved in this insane squat challenge of over 40 sets! Overtime this didnt go very well. It was then that I noticed Chuck had increased his second attempt to 950 lbs. Louie:I thought you were done, but the WPO was about to come on the scene with money. The look in his eye told me that it didnt matter what I said. Now you have one lifter pulling others away from the main focus and as a coach you can't have that. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. He passed on his third attempt saving himself for the other two lifts, but his focus was so intense it could light up a city. I took Dave Tate with me. That, and all his lifters really trust and respect his judgements to allow him to dictate the protocols.. Chuck Vogelpohl is an American powerlifter that set numerous world records and was known for his unmatched tenacity. What separates the two? Its not like I count the number of carbs and fat. Once again, he told me, You go tell him. At this point, I was about to lose my mind. Yes that would be awesome. For the latest news and updates check us out onFacebookandInstagram. Lou is actually more tolerant of other training ideas and allows the lifter to initiate what he or she wants to do. Louie:Today I am interviewing Chuck Vogelpohl to talk about his time at Westside, the place where he has spent more than half his life. He said he showed Halbert how to bench and then George took the info and expanded and experimented and now he teaches Lou how to bench. Look at Westside. The first time Vogelpohl hit a 1,000 lb squat during a competition that was at IPA (International Powerlifting Association) Nationals in 2001 in his home state of Ohio. How To Get The Most Out of Your Westside Bands. 3, Nchster Artikel: Crew to P.M. Crew1:51:03 - I Told Ya/Louies Way2:05:00 - You Cant Be A Star Forever 2:14:45 - Vogephol Busting Straps 2:24:00 - Fear and Loathing in Columbus 2:33:40 - Learning From Chuck2:40:15 - Best Lifts2:47:03 - Raw 2:52:15 - Max Effort Days 2:55:58 - Most Impressive 3:03:19 - Would You Do It Again? New equipment and new training, and I made a 1,180 at 264 pounds. Percentages work well with beginners and intermediate lifters; they need guidelines and somewhere to start. EFS: At meets, you get a little worked up before you lift. Louie:Many people started their own federations and were criticized, but there was a good reason for so many. Basically, on Fridays I will squat and will either work up to a heavy weight, sometimes off of a higher box or instead of going heavy on the squat I will pull heavy from the pins. I personally wouldn't enjoy training if I had someone telling me what to do every step of the way. Dave Tate has said during multiple YouTube videos that Chuck was always the first person in the gym setting the lift of the day up and he was the last person to leave the gym, in order to make sure that everything was put away and cleaned up properly. Everyone got along well while training and partying.