Welcome back Benchmonster !! Super good news to see he took care of himself in there. I'd really love to see what he can go for once he's back in the groove.
This guy got me into powerlifting years ago... brilliant...he done what he done..lost alot of years..now..it will be his time again I'm sure...and how true he is... glorified sports bars.....everywhere
They are so right about the environment. Surrounding yourself with like minded people that can push you beyond. It's awesome to see Mr. Kennelly back. When I first started lifting in highschool, I remember the older powerlifting magazines with him on the cover pressing insane amount of weight. Best of luck to him and his goals! Also thanks for posting all the videos Chris! They have been very helpful, and as soon as I'm off my college budget I'll be looking to get that shoulder rok! I think it would help me out in both my training and sport tremendously.
Beyond 1000. So? How many other lifters in history could touch 685, wether it be paused or touch and go. 3 that I can think of. And he doesn't even train to bench raw. So let's not be haters and appriciate his strength.
Chris thanks for another good video. This guy is a beast! I want to see some work that your doing with him. I want to ask a question. I read a navy seal physical fitness manual a long time ago. It talked about how to be a navy seal for twenty years. The sudys that were done for the manual were done by Texas Tec. College. They said the key to good joint health was to warm the body up for ten minutes with cardio, like jogging. They said walking didn't work. The heart rate had to get to 160 beats per minute for ten minutes. They said in the cells DNA it is like a thermometer and once it warms up you can stretch the muscles and the joints without hurting the joint, fluid and nutrition enter the joint and the joint then is ready for hardcore exercise. They said never stretch cold it tightens the body up more after because of the mechanism in the DNA. And they said if you want to be healthy for twenty years as a navy seal warm up and stretch every morning and before every workout and you'll feel great every day. I've done it, nothing else works I've tried. You can use any cardio as long as your heart rate is at 160 for ten minutes. They also said a twenty minute hot, as hot as you could get shower works also. I just wanted to know if you know anything about it, and maybe you could try it? You've helped me so I just wanted to throw that out there. Thanks definitely want to see more of the beast so please keep them coming
Amped to see your return, Ryan. I'm glad you're back. Keep on the straight and true: respect for oneself and others will always pay off! You were my unquestioned favorite, and I'm looking forward to seeing where you go!
Tiny meeker has the current record at 1101 lbs but for whatever reason nobody really cares about tiny bc they prefer the personality of kennelly or mendelson. I don't think he could beat spoto but I'd love to see how close he could get.
Vanilla Gorilla That's because Tiny Meeker has some weak ass lockouts. Watch the video on that so called world record. Plain horrible that a judge called that.
AAAAAA5XXL I dont even recall the last time I saw Mendelson successfully hit a heavy bench. However, he sure fails with heavy weights lol. I honestly dont know what the hell he's doing most of the time. It would be scary if Spoto took 2 years to bulk up and focus on shirted benching. Id imagine he beats the record by over 100lbs.
Vanilla gorilla I live maybe 20 mins from tinys gym in kingwood. Met him a few times. Most of his old clients just think he's a douche...he kind of is...jokes around alot and that's why some think that the power lifting world doesn't pay attention. I remember one of these guys telling me tiny had posted a video of him breaking Scott's record (back when he had the WR) but it was an April fools joke....needless to say Scott was PISSSSED. Stuff like that.
Ryan Kennelly is who got me into Powerlifting. I'm glad my hero has returned.
Lexington Plummer Same with me although im raw bencher at the moment.
+Lexington Plummer Me too, and btw I sent you a personal message from your channel!
Welcome back Benchmonster !! Super good news to see he took care of himself in there. I'd really love to see what he can go for once he's back in the groove.
Pleeease make a bench tutorial with Kennelly! This dudes a beast
Ryan is a legend. Nice to see him back under the bar, and I hope he gets that record back!
This guy got me into powerlifting years ago... brilliant...he done what he done..lost alot of years..now..it will be his time again I'm sure...and how true he is... glorified sports bars.....everywhere
i really want him back! he was a beast
They are so right about the environment. Surrounding yourself with like minded people that can push you beyond.
It's awesome to see Mr. Kennelly back. When I first started lifting in highschool, I remember the older powerlifting magazines with him on the cover pressing insane amount of weight. Best of luck to him and his goals!
Also thanks for posting all the videos Chris! They have been very helpful, and as soon as I'm off my college budget I'll be looking to get that shoulder rok! I think it would help me out in both my training and sport tremendously.
4:21 "Turtle neck sweaters, polo shirts, cologne, it's just a glorified sports bar" Well said!
METALLICA \m/ \m/
He should chase 722 at some point as well. I feel like he was more than capable back in the day. Looking massive.
I agree man, coulda had a run at it if he trained more raw. He's moved 685 like butter
+Nick Bates
Not like butter. Reviiew that lift again please. Touch and go if not slam n go.
Beyond 1000. So? How many other lifters in history could touch 685, wether it be paused or touch and go. 3 that I can think of. And he doesn't even train to bench raw. So let's not be haters and appriciate his strength.
Nick if your going to go from that angle then yes I do agree with you. Point taken. Hope he continues to make raw attempts.
+Nick Bates dont think so, back in day scot mendelson always had more raw strenght and ryan speed and technqiue
Great interview, Chris! And glad to see your channel growing.
Welcome back!! Great interview as well
Ryan is a big dude holy fuck
Two giants. Much respect and admiration.
kennelly should break the raw world record!
Chris thanks for another good video. This guy is a beast! I want to see some work that your doing with him. I want to ask a question. I read a navy seal physical fitness manual a long time ago. It talked about how to be a navy seal for twenty years. The sudys that were done for the manual were done by Texas Tec. College. They said the key to good joint health was to warm the body up for ten minutes with cardio, like jogging. They said walking didn't work. The heart rate had to get to 160 beats per minute for ten minutes. They said in the cells DNA it is like a thermometer and once it warms up you can stretch the muscles and the joints without hurting the joint, fluid and nutrition enter the joint and the joint then is ready for hardcore exercise. They said never stretch cold it tightens the body up more after because of the mechanism in the DNA. And they said if you want to be healthy for twenty years as a navy seal warm up and stretch every morning and before every workout and you'll feel great every day. I've done it, nothing else works I've tried. You can use any cardio as long as your heart rate is at 160 for ten minutes. They also said a twenty minute hot, as hot as you could get shower works also. I just wanted to know if you know anything about it, and maybe you could try it? You've helped me so I just wanted to throw that out there. Thanks definitely want to see more of the beast so please keep them coming
Amped to see your return, Ryan. I'm glad you're back. Keep on the straight and true: respect for oneself and others will always pay off! You were my unquestioned favorite, and I'm looking forward to seeing where you go!
Tiny meeker has the current record at 1101 lbs but for whatever reason nobody really cares about tiny bc they prefer the personality of kennelly or mendelson.
I don't think he could beat spoto but I'd love to see how close he could get.
Vanilla Gorilla That's because Tiny Meeker has some weak ass lockouts. Watch the video on that so called world record. Plain horrible that a judge called that.
AAAAAA5XXL I dont even recall the last time I saw Mendelson successfully hit a heavy bench. However, he sure fails with heavy weights lol. I honestly dont know what the hell he's doing most of the time.
It would be scary if Spoto took 2 years to bulk up and focus on shirted benching. Id imagine he beats the record by over 100lbs.
i disagree again, i dont think so that a strong raw benchers equals a strong geared presser. The geared bench is VERY TECHNICAL
Vanilla gorilla I live maybe 20 mins from tinys gym in kingwood. Met him a few times. Most of his old clients just think he's a douche...he kind of is...jokes around alot and that's why some think that the power lifting world doesn't pay attention. I remember one of these guys telling me tiny had posted a video of him breaking Scott's record (back when he had the WR) but it was an April fools joke....needless to say Scott was PISSSSED. Stuff like that.
Good this brother is back.
Out of jail finally
I wanna see him on supertraining TV!
Its almost 2018, what ever happened to Ryan Kennelly?
Hes back, training at 285-295 body weight. Hitting 1000+ with board in a DARKSYDE (sling shot alternative)
Was in prison for distributing steroids
Hell yeah the return of the Bench Monsta
I don't know if he could beat Eric Spoto... But i like the competitor sprit.
TheUbereem he is geared lifter.
chris tell him he should go for the raw record as well and equipped!
I live In chicago and have done phone and Internet training sessions with kennelly.so where at in chi - town might you be having this 4 day seminar?
Great interview Chris! Any chance we could get a bench q&a with Ryan?
it is crazy to see how strong this guy is and at the same time how inefficient his game is in terms of mobility and warm-up routine
Elbow pain from heavy bench press. I want to lift heavy again but my elbows feel like there on fire... any suggestion. I can do besides surgery. ??
+Billy Brothers yes and flossing bands, and grind that shit out with lacrosse ball and don't overtrain, and wear compression sleeves...
+Corey Williams I'm no doctor but it could calcium deposits. if so may need surgery to have them removed, that's what Ted Arrcidi did.
Corey Williams Order some elbow sleeves from Howmuchyabench.net
I wonder what his raw bench could be if he would compete in a raw division
You will post the full training video with Kennely?
Chris has "crazy eyes".
Ryans the man!
The BOSS
Want more of this
Do you ship your t shirts to England?
***** thanks a bunch boss
+Chris Duffin what is your diet?
His absence from the sport is pretty funny....
MONSTER
What's the most he's ever deadlifted or squatted? And I could care less what he benches in gear, I only care what he benches raw
Gabriel Mahound you can tell by the lack of traps and rounding forward of the shoulders
great point
More than you
Why ? He’s a geared lifter ! He doesn’t give a crap about raw .
Chris always seem so weird in the videos. I love his stuff though.
14:24.. WTF?!