Sam Byrd squats 1107 @ 242!!

GTLifter · 06-14-2008, 09:50 PM

I don't know if a video is up yet but I do know that the backspotter is one handsome fellow.

GTLifter · 06-16-2008, 05:42 PM

242 WR SQ 1108 228 - Putfile.com

bigdamray · 06-16-2008, 05:44 PM

Fucking sick, insane, crazy!!

Beverly McD. · 06-16-2008, 06:10 PM

Too easy! I work harder than that just walking out to the mailbox! LOL!

RagingBull666 · 06-16-2008, 06:43 PM

He unracks it like it's 135 lbs.!! Just some sick squatting right there!!

Of course it's now time for the internet critics to unite and attack!! SS, RB

Iron Island · 06-16-2008, 07:42 PM

Damn! Link wont work.

JoeD · 06-16-2008, 07:57 PM

damn......impressive.

kook · 06-16-2008, 08:01 PM

sick squat

drunknmunky · 06-18-2008, 08:08 PM

Looked kind of high

drunknmunky · 06-18-2008, 08:08 PM

kidding dont kill me

getjacked · 06-19-2008, 01:53 AM

YouTube - Sam Byrd - 1107 Squat

what do the judges here think? i mean the actual judges.

doesnt look good at all to me.. not even close really

Beverly McD. · 06-19-2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getjacked

YouTube - Sam Byrd - 1107 Squat

what do the judges here think? i mean the actual judges.

doesnt look good at all to me.. not even close really

If the video is accurate, and for the purpose of this question I'm going to assume it is, I would have given it a white light.

I find the crease at the hip as the lifter bends to get under the bar. I keep my eye on that spot as the lifter descends. That crease is below the top of the knee at the bottom of the squat.

He doesn't break by much but he does break. Good lift.

getjacked · 06-20-2008, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beverly McD.

If the video is accurate, and for the purpose of this question I'm going to assume it is, I would have given it a white light.

I find the crease at the hip as the lifter bends to get under the bar. I keep my eye on that spot as the lifter descends. That crease is below the top of the knee at the bottom of the squat.

He doesn't break by much but he does break. Good lift.

really..?

im not trying to argue but i just can't agree..

Beverly McD. · 06-20-2008, 09:39 AM

Really. That is Not the crease at the top of the thigh. That is is the area where the suit is bunched and gathered.

GTLifter · 06-20-2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getjacked

really..?

im not trying to argue but i just can't agree..

you also have to take into account the angle of the camera which does throw things off a bit

Beverly McD. · 06-20-2008, 11:55 AM

In this era of multi-ply suits, canvas suits, and 300+ and even 400+ pound lifters, a judge has (or at least I have) to find the crease at the hip as the lifter bends to get under the bar. That will often be my only opportunity to find the actual crease. I lock in on that point, and follow it all the way down as the lifter descends, because it most often becomes hidden behind a couple inches or more of material thickness, and/or belly.

In my opinion it is the responsibility of the referee to get into position to know when the plane has been broken and not the responsibility of the lifter to go beyond the rules to make it easy on the referee.

It is my job to know where that crease is located, regardless of thickness of material or the size of the lifter.

I don't have a dog in this fight. It isn't even my federation. I don't second guess other judges calls based on video. Video is an excellent tool for form critique in training, and for capturing memories of a meet. In my opinion is is useless for making accurate judgement calls of a lifter.

GTLifter · 06-20-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bev

It isn't even my federation.

That squat was done at an APF meet.

Beverly McD. · 06-20-2008, 12:24 PM

Shows you how up to date I am!

Still no dog in the fight though. I didn't judge the meet and have no idea who did!

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06-16-2008, 06:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Beverly McD. Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,886 Rep Power: 159459	Too easy! I work harder than that just walking out to the mailbox! LOL!

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Iron Island Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,033 Rep Power: 49455	Damn! Link wont work.

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JoeD Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,013 Rep Power: 0	damn......impressive.

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kook Diablo Dog Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,669 Rep Power: 52343	sick squat

06-18-2008, 08:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
drunknmunky Suck it Trebek Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 360 Rep Power: 3914	Looked kind of high

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drunknmunky Suck it Trebek Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 360 Rep Power: 3914	kidding dont kill me

06-19-2008, 01:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
getjacked TRAPASAURUS Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,162 Rep Power: 81464	YouTube - Sam Byrd - 1107 Squat what do the judges here think? i mean the actual judges. doesnt look good at all to me.. not even close really

06-20-2008, 09:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
Beverly McD. Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,886 Rep Power: 159459	Really. That is Not the crease at the top of the thigh. That is is the area where the suit is bunched and gathered.

06-20-2008, 11:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
Beverly McD. Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,886 Rep Power: 159459	In this era of multi-ply suits, canvas suits, and 300+ and even 400+ pound lifters, a judge has (or at least I have) to find the crease at the hip as the lifter bends to get under the bar. That will often be my only opportunity to find the actual crease. I lock in on that point, and follow it all the way down as the lifter descends, because it most often becomes hidden behind a couple inches or more of material thickness, and/or belly. In my opinion it is the responsibility of the referee to get into position to know when the plane has been broken and not the responsibility of the lifter to go beyond the rules to make it easy on the referee. It is my job to know where that crease is located, regardless of thickness of material or the size of the lifter. I don't have a dog in this fight. It isn't even my federation. I don't second guess other judges calls based on video. Video is an excellent tool for form critique in training, and for capturing memories of a meet. In my opinion is is useless for making accurate judgement calls of a lifter.

06-20-2008, 12:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
Beverly McD. Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 1,886 Rep Power: 159459	Shows you how up to date I am! Still no dog in the fight though. I didn't judge the meet and have no idea who did!