@@troyvincent8933 that's a matter of opinion, I'm sure that people only find football so entertaining not because of what you are actually watching, but because of the fanbase behind it. Same thing with powerlifting except it has a smaller fanbase because it isn't as old
Hes definitly one of them. However I do believe that a few of the lighter world class competitors (such as Lamar Grant and Tony Conyers) have totaled between 14 and 16 times their bodyweight. Grant was incredible, he could pull 700 at about 132lb.
@chumbulezco i agree but it comes down to exposure and the natural of the sport. most ppl dont understand the work ethic these guys have and how long it takes for them do get to this level. I mean kids get out of college at 20, 21 and they have multimillion dollar deals waiting for them its sad but thats just the way things are.
@bruce9241 It totally look like he locked out, it just didn't look like he held it long enough. But if you look at the ref, he throws his hand down before he lets the bar down.
I believe its 5 times, which is still insane. Even if it was 10 times that would not be the same as a 900lb deadlift. Ronnie also outweighs Ed Coan by about 100lb. I have tremendous respect for Ronnie's achievements and am not sure why he has an internet fan-base of male groupies who are all over his nuts and go all to tears at the thought of a professional powerlifter being able to outlift their "boyfriend" Ronnie. He, himself would say that he is not as strong as Ed Coan.
For someone who devoted his life to bodybuilding, Ronnie is an amazing powerlifter. If he had devoted his career to powerlifting from the get go I think he would have gone down as one of the greatest. And yes I do think Magnus is stronger than Ed Coan. I remember the first time I saw the vid of the young Magnus breaking Megamans arm I was like "oh fuck!!!"
@@johnsambo9379 a) I made that comment 15 years ago. 15. Years. Ago. b) never said he did, Magnus is a former worlds strongest man, and while he could never match Coan on the powerlifts ( besides the bench) I believe due to his size and versatility at his peak he had more overall strength (obviously not lb for lb). Though it’s arguable for sure. Probably depends on the discipline
only 10k? If you divide that by the hours of training it comes out to about $.50 an hour. Thats not counting the back and gut pains. You can find these guys in the gym at odd hours with full sweet suits on. back in a dark corner and not carring if anyone watches. Good shit!
You did see ed coen deadlifting 865 right? He would later go on to deadlift an insane 900lb at 220 bodyweight a record that I believe stands to this day.
Its definitly a tough choice. Pound for pound, no one beats Ed Coan. He could also out squat and deadlift Magnus, but Magnus has longer levers. His long arm and legs, however, are to his advantage in most stong man events. Each ones build is suited well to their chosen disapline so its tough to compare them raw strength wise. I think Magnus' sheer size would give him a slight edge but its debatable for sure. Coan was definatly more domanant (make that unbeatable) in his sport though.
Sorry Peta, PED's will never go away.. as well as Coan is a freak! How many people are runnin gear? and how many are world class athletes? People want to see the freak show
You're mistaken. Magnus Samuelson won once because the rest of the competition that year was poor. He has always had a weak back. He is terrible at deadlift and will be the 1st to admit it. Do you homework son.
no people act like ed was a cheater AND an amazing powerlifter. (you can be both) many powerlifters take drugs, in some federations they dont give a shit and thats cool. but ed also competed in drug tested competitions vs athletes i know were natural. thus he cheated. just like many others have.
