Powerlifters that are Recognized

Training Powerlifting
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I don’t understand the powerlifting world. How can u recognize individuals that KNOWINGLY used steroids & other banned substances, as the greatest powerlifters of all time? I’m not going to name any names, but all of you know who I’m talking about, & if you have used steroids, or any other banned substances at any time during your careers, then, YES, I’M TALKING ABOUT YOU!!!

I’m a retired powerlifter who won 31 Amateur World Championships in 5 different federations (23 Benchpress, 2 Powercurl, 6 Team Benchpress), & am proud & take pride in the fact that I NEVER failed any of the drug tests that I took during my career.

Over the years, it pained me to had read the Powerlifting USA magazines, & saw all of the individuals who were recognized as being the greats. Because with the exception of James “Hollywood” Henderson, THEY ALL TOOK STERIODS!!! Some of you got caught, & others that didn’t get caught, only because they knew how to cycle & work the system, or the federations never tested them, knowing that they were dirty.

At age 26, I had to announce my premature retirement, due to the death of my Mother. I’ve always wondered if I could ever get back to the BIG Bencher & Powercurler that I was. My students that I train are even trying to talk me into a return. With all of the new substances out today, I’m probably too far gone.

Especially, because I’ll NEVER resort to using anything. I just wish that there were never any steroids, banned substances, or assisted lifting equipment, & everyone had to lift raw dog style. Because I feel that I would’ve been in the conversation as being the greatest of all time. But, we’ll never know. I thank all of you so-called powerlifters that used the steroids & other substances. Because you gave this great sport a black eye.

Well, I’m done talking for now. Feel free to comment. To anyone that takes offense to my topic, then your probably in the category of lifters that I’m talking about. I really hope that they all see this, & comment.

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Read through half of it. Troll.

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Steriods are best mixed with Vodka served chilled.

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jesus first my troll thread now this.

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This is beautiful.

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[quote]JWD717 wrote:
I’m a retired powerlifter who won 31 Amateur World Championships in 5 different federations (23 Benchpress, 2 Powercurl, 6 Team Benchpress), & am proud & take pride in the fact that I NEVER failed any of the drug tests that I took during my career.
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If you’re going to call people out, you should post your name and totals.

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[quote]theuofh wrote:

[quote]JWD717 wrote:
I’m a retired powerlifter who won 31 Amateur World Championships in 5 different federations (23 Benchpress, 2 Powercurl, 6 Team Benchpress), & am proud & take pride in the fact that I NEVER failed any of the drug tests that I took during my career.
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If you’re going to call people out, you should post your name and totals. [/quote]

Seriously, guy has the balls to call out like hes a saint but doesnt list name/total/proof of being OP.

btw, stopped reading at “2 x powercurl bs.”

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[quote]Paul33 wrote:
jesus first my troll thread now this.[/quote]

LMFAO!!

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LOL @ a bench and curl only guy calling others “so-called powerlifters”

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[quote]JWD717 wrote:

I’m a retired powerlifter who won 31 Amateur World Championships in 5 different federations (23 Benchpress, 2 Powercurl, 6 Team Benchpress), & am proud & take pride in the fact that I NEVER failed any of the drug tests that I took during my career. [/quote]

Welcome to T-Nation. Congrats on your accomplishments. Ok so you took the moral high road and had success. Are you implying that you would have had greater success if all your competetors had not been on something? I don’t understand your end game here or what relevance it has.

This is simple. If you don’t agree with the playing field, then don’t play. Lift in a tested federation and go on with it. As they say, when in Rome. For the record, I have never taken any PED’s so I’m “not in that category” as you say; not because I am against them, but because I have no clue where to get them and I don’t want to get tossed in jail from buying said substances lol.

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[quote]rrjc5488 wrote:
LOL @ a bench and curl only guy calling others “so-called powerlifters”
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Bigger lol at “Hollywood” Henderson being natural. Isn’t he currently incarcerated for selling steroids?

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Gonna go to my barber today and ask if he can give me a powercurl.

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Believe it or not, some powerlifters even cheat by “squatting” and “deadlifting” to pad their total. Unthinkable!

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JWD717 and StrengthDawg

I can hook ya both up, PM me, and Ill send ya a package, that`ll shut ya up, and make your year. JWD717 - You might even be able to squat !

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" Because I feel that I would’ve been in the conversation as being the greatest of all time." if steroids had never been invented, ed coan would have still shit all over you

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[quote]Paul33 wrote:
" Because I feel that I would’ve been in the conversation as being the greatest of all time." if steroids had never been invented, ed coan would have still shit all over you[/quote]
Hahaha! Truth.

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Be honest, which one of you guys is the OP? I’ll admit it was a funny troll :slight_smile:

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[quote]csulli wrote:
Be honest, which one of you guys is the OP? I’ll admit it was a funny troll :)[/quote]

i wish i could take credit for it.i dont have the patience to type that much garbage

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[quote]theuofh wrote:

[quote]JWD717 wrote:
I’m a retired powerlifter who won 31 Amateur World Championships in 5 different federations (23 Benchpress, 2 Powercurl, 6 Team Benchpress), & am proud & take pride in the fact that I NEVER failed any of the drug tests that I took during my career.
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If you’re going to call people out, you should post your name and totals. [/quote]

I’m not going 2 post my name on here. I will say that I had a raw bench of 480 lbs @ 208 lb bodyweight, also had a powercurl of 205 lbs.