Video Clip - Brian Siders squatting 992 at the USAPL Nationals

[Donut62]

these guys arent doing full squats.

Im not saying they arent real strong, Im just saying these arent full deep knee bends.

No shit they aren't doing "full" squats, powerlifting is a squat to just below parallel, and always has been.

 

[ghostwipe]

these guys arent doing full squats.

Im not saying they arent real strong, Im just saying these arent full deep knee bends.

Lay down the crackpipe, buddy.

 

[Lusst]

This thread is manly.

 

[Keiwil]

He's no midget.
Wade Hooper is a Dwarf among midgets.. Damn he's strong

 

[wvboy]

Is it just me or does Siders look like the fat kid from "Salute Your Shorts"?

That kid from SYS:

Brian Siders:

 

[pandaman]

Are they olympic lifting shoes he's wearing?

It seems that lots of IPF lifters wear those shoes to squat in, but lifters from other powerlifting federations wear the Chuck Taylors/other similar shoes. Is there a reason why IPF lifters generally prefer shoes with a raised heel?

 

[Donut62]

Are they olympic lifting shoes he's wearing?

It seems that lots of IPF lifters wear those shoes to squat in, but lifters from other powerlifting federations wear the Chuck Taylors/other similar shoes. Is there a reason why IPF lifters generally prefer shoes with a raised heel?

Because the gear is minimal, you are required to walk the squats out, and they have stringent depth requirements. All of that means guys have to squat in a closer stance, which generally is more comfortable with some heel on your shoe. Most IPF lifters and raw powerlifters squat in olympic shoes. Some don't though, just preference. Its usually easier to sit back in flat shoes, and easier to hit depth in heeled shoes.