Man I'm getting old.I first started talking to my wife at Chuck's 40th birthday party. EFS: How do you calculate volume on a weekly basis and do you base this entirely on Prilipins chart and do you follow the 60% rule when performing extra workouts? Vogelpohl squatted 1,118, b. Chuck Vogelpohl of Westside. 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. He set the weight up and pulled his chest and torso with all the air he could. The look in his eye told me that it didnt matter what I said. Chuck V: I usually pull above the knee, but it depends. LOL.thats funny sh^t. I said it showed me how to think while I was pulling. As I walked into the gym, one of my other teammates came over and asked me, Did you hear about Chuck? I figured this was kind of old news at this point so I said, Yea, he rolled his car before I left. I know that this thread is about Chuck V, but I want to bring up something that seems to have been missed in this discussion. Das Internet hat fr den Mythos von Chuck Vogelpohl Wunder vollbracht. 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. The same stuff that most everyone still does. Everything was set up, the lifters were happy, and the women and light weight lifters were getting ready to start. All right reserved. You future is made up of all these present decisions. EFS: What do you think of static iso-holds? Below is a transcribed interview that took place within Westside Barbell between Louie Simmons [Louie] and Chuck Vogelpohl [Chuck]. But things were getting weird, and we left for the IPA. Louie:I remember. This was the foundation of using a high volume and high-intensity training to reach the top. Chuck, you had a very high tolerance to high volume, and you maintained it for your entire lifting career. I always seek advice. 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. If a lifter cant do a weight he is told to back off. He first went viral for videos that displayed his unique abilities included weighted chair splits. Just as in the NFL, the coach sends in the play. He later changed it to 1000 pounds! Seite in 0.02988 Sekunden aufgebaut. Not to mention, he still had to find a way home. Hes quieter than you think and isnt comfortable in the spotlight. Chuck has had numerous upper body injuries to overcome to include a broken neck which caused severe nerve issues in his upper body. Follow these steps to try the Chuck Vogelpohl x Dave Tate squat challenge. : https://glow.fm/davetatestabletalk/ About the HostDave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. Not there long after, Chuck stepped into the bare-bones Westside gym. Vogelpohl was a force to be reckoned with and well respected by the elites of the powerlifting world. Only one week to go. We then went onto our training for the day. At that point, we had gone a year and a half to check the progress we had made before you would write about it. Das Interview mit dem eisenharten Chuck Vogelpohl, Arnold Classic 2023: Line-Up verffentlicht, Bodybuilding als Ausdruck selbstverantwortlichen Handelns, Strandfigur 2023: Alle Infos zum kostenlosen Online-Coaching, Arnold Schwarzenegger im Vergleich mit Chris Bumstead, Widerstandstraining: 15 verschiedene Arten von Gewichten. Doc, how've you been? Chuck Vogelpohl was also there before me and was a part of why I ultimately went to train there. While in high school, Chuck crossed paths with the Louie Simmons of world-famous Westside Barbell based in Colombus, Ohio. [quote=Rob Kolberer]Paul dont you think having the expertise would speed up your own learning curve. Chuck Vogelpohl of Westside Barbell totals 2562 lbs. He likes to talk shit about a lifter to other members of the gym so that it gets back to that lifter. I just wouldn't enjoy showing up and someone telling me what exercises, weights, and reps I would be doing every step of the way. He was going to do what he had to do. Westside is more than training and powerlifting. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The Chuck Vogelpohl, POWERPOHL is now for sale. I took Dave Tate with me. Chuck V. You would know better than me. If you are willing to give 100% in the weight room, he is willing to help you reach your goals. [quote=docjim]I have been training at BIG for 3 years and am a proud and probably lifelong member of the Turd team there. My squat would jump from 859-pounds to a 1,000-pound world record, but I did get a better suit, too. I figured the day Chuck left Westside was the day that they allowed straps on the deadlift in compeitition doh! HAHA I figured Putt would have said that-lol You beat him to it Jason! Fantastic story. I do not train at BIG but I have been there to receive help Rick does not hide anything from his lifters nor anyone else. Chuck decided to give it another shot. In some cases, the hype would even stand to detract from his technique. Louie:We needed a boost to our training, but how? You had won the division from great lifters like Jesse Kellum and Travis Mash, but it was time to do something healthier. For me the enjoyment is planning and organizing the training for myself. and I know I'm missing a few more names. its prety much common practice in multi-ply lifting to have your coach call depth for you. For me, and many guys here, its my second family and weve been here through bad times and good times. Dave also hails from Westside gym, he's a specimen that has been heavily involved in the powerlifting community for decades. Even so, I have reached a level of competiveness that would be inconceivable else where. 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? As they went set for set during this workout, Dave realized he miscalculated Chucks disdain for losing. He had been there to weigh in and would be lifting the following day. Yes that would be awesome. There is a video on YouTube entitled Chuck Vogelpohl 633 bench at the 2006 Arnold Classic which shows what an incredible strength athlete Chuck is. In truth, Chuck is far from the person that people think he is. An elite lifter in multiple weight classes, Tate has published tons of fitness-related articles, written books, and coached athletes of all levels. They also don't put up recruitment letters and write articles to try and get already elite lifters to come train with them. I had an 821-pound squat, and you had a 738-pound squat. A week later, Dick Hartzell came to town with the bands at a basketball clinic. Out came Chuck as intense as I have ever seen him. And this leads us to the final point. even though most people wont understand it.lol most of whom are our teammates. thanks Brad. So I plug away and hit 610 at my next meet and I'm happy. i would gladly jump at the opportunity to train at BIG even for a wk let alone a day. I enjoy the knowledge end of it more than I do the physical training. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. God Bless. Fate would have it that Chuck Vogelpohl was competing at a bench press contest held in a local YMCA when he met Simmons. https://www.youtube.com/user/eliteftsMobile[Follow JOEY here!] Feb 18, 2012. At that point, we were lifting at many meets and kicking everybodys asses. No Powerlifting competitor has captured the imagination of the strength community like Chuck Vogelpohl of Columbus, Ohio. Chuck V: Ive always been weak at the top so the bands helped quite a bit; probably more than most people. 1,512 Likes, 39 Comments - Chuck Vogelpohl (@chuckvogelpohl) on Instagram: "Powerpohl static holds want a strong core then these are for you. I'd like to receive the free email course. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 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. Oh guess who is the cover of the westside web site now? [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? 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 . Chuck V.: Well I should point out that I did perform a max effort day and dynamic effort day for almost twenty years. He will be just fine and still crushing #'s in the future. Chuck V: Youve got to master technique. 52,145 views. They are not the same as most; you dont have a max effort day and dynamic effort day. My back was starting to hurt all the time to the point I could hardly bend over. So if you do approach him, dont expect to get a hug. [quote=Paul][quote=Anonymous]Westside has alot of great lifters. [quote=Anonymous]Westside has alot of great lifters. damn I wonder where he is training now. Now you have one lifter pulling others away from the main focus and as a coach you can't have that. Chuck squatted 1118 and deadlift after his 633 bench to total 2506. Louie:At that time, you were always calling people out in the gym for some kind of a contest in some lift or exercise. Its okay to delegate it out because ultimately, its your business. In 1956 in Minneapolis my buddies and I, Reps and sets ranged from 510 to 10-15 sets of lower reps, to the aforementioned 50-rep sets on some exercises,. besides its a bitch to know whats going on at all with that much weight on your back and that tight of gear. EFS: Do you ever do any max effort work on Monday? Not one word was ever said about the second accident. Anyone is welcome to come to big iron to train and learn what we do. I dont know who is coaching these days. Hes also a huge crowd favorite, so as he approaches, the crowd stands to their feet. I used to do a lot of speed work with chains and with just bar weight; I did this for years, maybe fifteen. It's all there for you learn and understand. No, no, no, Dave. Percentages work well with beginners and intermediate lifters; they need guidelines and somewhere to start. AG1 is available in the US, Canada, UK and Europe.[Follow ELITEFTS here!] All he knew was that he had to do what he had to do. The is from the article Dave Tate wrote for the Lift Strong Cancer CD-Manual. [quote=Gabe] His bench presses, including his final one of 633 were all done as strictly as any shirted bench press I have ever seen. How To Get The Most Out of Your Westside Bands. I know you lifted with no gear at all in the 1960s and 70s, but as gear came into powerlifting, you adapted to gear and made top ten lifts for 34 years, so who cares? Again, there is nothing wrong with that and no one on this planet can argue their success. When you miss an attempt it sets you back 2-3 weeks. Simply put, he is a force of nature. And we all know money talks, and nobody walks. Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew. Perhaps the lack of interviews is because people are scared of him. 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? Richie Briggs You have a problem. Chuck V: At least be at master level of the sport and your technique needs to be dead on. I remember you asked what I got out of using bands on the bar. I'm not disagreeing about Rick's ability as a coach. 28.8K subscribers. Louie:I had made a training tape that showed two young menone was to build benchthat was KP (Kenny Patterson). As I sat judging the rest of the lifters, I kept an eye on the lifting order board to see what was going on. You lifted in the 220-pound class coming down from the 255-pound class, but still won the division belt. Next, Dominic Ritolo came into the gym and started to train with you. Another YouTube clip shows Chuck squatting the all time world record of 1110 lbs in the 242 lb class. However, the point of this post is to highlight the insane squat workout inspired by Chuck Vogelpohl. Vogelpohl would continue setting new records and turning heads throughout his lifting career. Instruction; Nevertheless, from a coaching perspective, one persons opinion is never enough to take a lifters performance to the next level. Or was there some tension? For example, on Wednesdays Chuck will bench before J.L and I. It was good for the team to learn to make, not only lifts, but to compete. 1. Outstanding article! I'm not saying I don't take advice or learn from others. While he was there, he told me he would pay me if I would show him how to use jump stretch, rubber bands. I told Louie that I wasnt able to go tell Chuck because I had to stay and judge. Youre kidding me, I thought to myself. I think the heavy sled pulls made a huge difference in my lower body strength as well. It has been no mystery that Greg is Louie new main guy so figure it out for yourself. The difference between Westside and B.I.G is Rick actually coaches all his lifters and Lou does not. If you choose to do anything and everything Lou prescribes for you, he will do that for you, but if you come in every day and want to do your own thing, he'll allow that to a certain extent, you still need to train the basic principles of Westside or you begin to undermine why you are even there. Show more Hide chat. Does anyone know if he left on good terms?