I tried benching 705 myself yesterday! It almost fell on my neck! I'm lucky I'm alive! The only thing that saved me was that I was unable to unrack it!
I love Julius Maddox, I love his explosive nature and sheet power but Spoto was a different level, those weights go up like a car jack, smooth and controlled. Beautiful to watch.
@danjohnson2914 Maddox could do 705 faster simply because he's stronger, u see spoto didn't pause at the bottom Maddox just did 725 with a pause faster.
I think everyone in the powerlifting world, hates the way Eric Spoto benches lol. It's like damn, there he goes repping my max bench, and he's just playing with it. Love the way how he does really short reps and then gradually adds more motion until it's almost at that full range.
One thing that annoys me is the way people just discredit others achievements. He's on gear, doesn't count, he's 300+ pounds doesn't count or the big one he's lifting equipped can't bench (lift) raw for shit. Like they're all strong, they're all competing in their separate fields. You don't run up to 400m sprinters and call them slow because Usain Bolt runs 100M faster than they do.
he's a mutant LOL smart lifter as well, with the lighter weight alot of the times he don't touch his chest or lockout to prevent injury.its just unreal how he moves heavy weight so fluently lol
***** Basically in this video up until 605 he just pumped them out. 635 onward he's doing singles and goes to a full lock out. It's not normal for 605...
Just started weightlifting a month ago. My max bench is 145. He's tossing that around literally bounding it in his hands. Then works his way up to 705. I just can't even comprehend that. I can't even comprehend half of that yet. Absolutely crazy.
UnknownXV Unless you bench close to 600, you will never be able to comprehend it. Its just unfathomable. Ive pressed 440 and held 500 in my hands before and lemme tell ya, my joints and bones felt like they were gonna snap. I COULD NOT imagine adding 205 lbs to that and not just benching it, but pause benching it with ease as he did.
+UnknownXV don't worry about it. It is because you are all natural and do not take roids. You gotta understand all of these pros are on roids. The human body is simply not capable of naturally lifting that much weight (not that I know of at least)
Shane Murphy this is literally the 20th time I watched this and it never ceases to amaze me and Stans 545x2 is really impressive as well but spoto makes that look like shit
Shane Murphy I know pure raw strength is where it’s at and this guy spoto is legendary, Stan too. That added shirt bullshit or slingshot or squat suit is all lame as hell and brings people away from powerlifting in my opinion.
I got to train with Eric in Vegas for months when I lived there, back when chasing bench glory was a dream. We were competitive armwrestling training... I assure you his strength goes beyond his bench. He is humble and a great dude... I consider him a friend and am glad to see him sound well. Incredible athlete
@[ŸÜRÏ] of what? Him picking you up and pressing you with one hand? Thats about most dangerous thing he can do to you. Id be more scared of 200 pound triathlon guy since i know he can go for days.
@@gthrusterg2858 Mmmmh Idk depends on if the 200lb guy could fight. If there was a wall behind you Spoto could probably fairly easily press on your torso and collapse your rib cage and mush your organs and kill you in a second without breaking a sweat.
@@thundergun933 nope, ive been grappling some and big guys like that cant move, amaller athletic guys around 200 pounds are more dangerous, you just slide around big guy. I myself am 210. But it can happen if he catches you but is less likley to happen.
Jeezus.... So many angry/jealous trash talkers posting negative comments. Every.single.video on youtube.... Its truly astonishing. Apparently everyone is better than everyone else at everything, as long as they're alone in front of their computer screen with the comfort of not having to talk smack or rebut face to face. Gotta love it
You stole my line. I have been meaning to say this for a long time ago. I was just working on a powerful way to articulate it. You sir, are a winner! Thank you!
Eric strength is just insane, the most impressive thing is how good and confortable he performs the reps, even with 6 wheels a side, heck! my fav power lifter
There are 2 people on earth who can bench 700 and over. His guy and kirill. If it was only steroids that got them there then thousands of people would bench over 700 and over. Of course these are raw 700's
@Wile E Coyote its always about genetic potential, from there its about diet training and steroids, from some perspective genetics are the most unfair, 1 man can inject all he wants, eat the best food and train extremely hard, but still only bench 500/600 pounds hormones can only enhance the genetic potential, if ur a weak small ass dude, sorry man u might look jacked with roids and stuff but benching 700 pounds aint happening ;p
Fat_black-cat depending on if you include gym lifts and potential strong benchers, I think there are quite a few guys who have a chance at getting in the 7’s in comp this year. James Strickland’s training cycle is going really well, and J-ho has always been very close. Kirill just needs to decide to compete again and 750 could fall if he has a good cycle and stays healthy. Then there are Josh Bryant’s other guys who I can’t quite remember all of them but I think he has two or three more in the superheavies who all benched high 6’s this year. Also that guy who incline benches all sorts of crazy stuff on instagram, I think he hit 650 on incline with a duffalo bar, but I’m not sure how good he is flat. So much crazy potential, not to mention if Eddy Hall put some work in on bench he could probably get close to 7, even at a lighter body weight
Max lifts are awesome to watch, but the warmups are enlightening; to see what weights and reps. Great vid! And they didn't make spectacles of themselves!
half reps are the shit for training. everybody always rips someone for doing half reps but they're a great training tool, obviously Spoto loves it and bench monsters like Jeremy hoornstra and Derek Kendall do it too. Most pro bodybuilders can bench a ton without even thinking about it and they bench without locking out. I've started half repping when I bench for reps and my strength has gone through the roof, must underrated bench training tip I think.
+steroids4champions that is not half repping my friend, what he does is keeping the tension which is way harder than normal pressing. Half Repping is something different, and of course easier
Actually it's currently understood that we have no true genetic outliers in the sport because there simply aren't enough competing for there to likely be one. In other words, some day, someone will probably bench 1000 raw.
@@Seraphim_Metal_Works I think that's an exaggeration. 800 maybe. Not 1000. People have been strength training for a while at this point. That's like saying somebody will run a 6 second 100 meter dash.
@@Paolo-uq3fc the problem is that the true genetic outliers don't feel a need to compete. They're the types that already look jacked without ever being in the gym and bench over 224 their first time in the gym so they never really train.
@@Seraphim_Metal_Works that's ridiculous. A bunch of genetic outliers ALREADY compete. U think the average gym rat could ever bench 600 even while abusing every substance known to man? No. It takes impressive genetics for a 600 lb bench, and even more so for a 700 lb one. Yes, there are probably stronger guys that have never competed. But nobody will ever bench 1000 raw. And I disagree. The people that are so gifted they could set records usually do. I myself know a guy who benched more than 225 his first time ever, but he's nowhere close to 700. I also know a guy who benched 195 @ 140 his first time ever, and he never reached a ridiculous number either.
Funny how people want to ignore the hard work it takes to get to that point. This is a small minority of people who use steroids that get this strong. It's the hard work and dedication to that got them to this point
That's some good pressing.I will be happy to get my 600 in 2017. I've doubled 545 and singled 565, but 35 pounds more is a lot of weight at 54 years old. Love to watch Spoto throw 600 around like it is a warmup.
I would have to be doing juice to "up the juice". LOL!!! At almost 55 years old I really don't think I will be doing any steroids. I know a huge percentage of powerlifters and body builders do though, but most don't look quite as round as me. :)
Jason Price - He set a record @ 722 that was broken by a Russian bear who benched 738. Now Julius Maddox is working out with 700 and just set two new world records this year.
Whatever helps you sleep at night. His elbows still go below his spine when he touches. Just because he's massive doesn't mean his range is that much smaller.
It takes a lot of strength to even lift 705lbs 1 inch off your chest though, let a alone a whole 12 inches which is probably Eric's full range of motion.
Clearly you know nothing about lifting if you think they got that strong from honing in on one exercise. Most elite lifters, like these guys, prefer a private gym where people aren't watching.
Eric Doesn't max out in training he saves that for meets. If he could do a 722 competition bench he might be able to hit a 750 with typical gym goers form if he did it fast with a little bounce because every powerlifter can lift more in the gym when form doesnt matter then on competition day when it does.
"correct" exercise techniques don't apply to elite level lifters. at one point in time he probably benched "properly" (Ive come to hate using that word in this context) but part of the reason he is who he is and accomplished what he accomplished is because he threw the book out (so to speak) and did what works for him
Gotta love how Spoto just bangs out 500 x 10, no big deal during warm-ups.
Nick Wright My favorite part in all bench presses I've ever seen.
Spoto 1st cousin Lloyd work out at my gym l...Lloyd is one big dude!
Nick Wright look its nick the prick mind ya own business
Nick Wright 495 x 10 get it right
Parodoxal Irony -_-
when you put up 545 for a double and you're not even the strongest bencher in the gym lol
billy batts Yeah it doesn't even seem fair haha. Spoto just warms up with that.
billy batts Unlike my YMCA where the strongest guy there benches 315lbs.lol
@@90slifter90 strongest guy at our ymca does 585 raw.
Had it been 540 it'd been a triple.
He got 545 for 2.5 reps
I tried benching 705 myself yesterday! It almost fell on my neck! I'm lucky I'm alive! The only thing that saved me was that I was unable to unrack it!
🤣🤣
Yes bro
1 be careful and cautious.
2 dont try to overdo it
3 leave the locks off for an easy release if you dont have a spotter.
@@kingdubbs143with 705lbs i doubt these would make a difference
☠️☠️☠️
Gay
I love Julius Maddox, I love his explosive nature and sheet power but Spoto was a different level, those weights go up like a car jack, smooth and controlled. Beautiful to watch.
Julius benched 360 kg , he is miles ahed of eric spoto cmon
@@Rubenribeirogoat I was commenting on technique, there will always be someone stronger as time goes on, spotos bench is fucking beautiful
Agreed. I wonder what his numbers would’ve been if he didn’t get injured
@danjohnson2914 Maddox could do 705 faster simply because he's stronger, u see spoto didn't pause at the bottom Maddox just did 725 with a pause faster.
ah yes another dweeb missing op's point of his comment. its about his technique numbnuts@@SalvadorTrevino-o9q
I think everyone in the powerlifting world, hates the way Eric Spoto benches lol. It's like damn, there he goes repping my max bench, and he's just playing with it. Love the way how he does really short reps and then gradually adds more motion until it's almost at that full range.
One thing that annoys me is the way people just discredit others achievements. He's on gear, doesn't count, he's 300+ pounds doesn't count or the big one he's lifting equipped can't bench (lift) raw for shit.
Like they're all strong, they're all competing in their separate fields. You don't run up to 400m sprinters and call them slow because Usain Bolt runs 100M faster than they do.
he's a mutant LOL smart lifter as well, with the lighter weight alot of the times he don't touch his chest or lockout to prevent injury.its just unreal how he moves heavy weight so fluently lol
***** Basically in this video up until 605 he just pumped them out. 635 onward he's doing singles and goes to a full lock out.
It's not normal for 605...
***** yeah bro, totally get it now thanks.
#lifechanged #gymbro #halfrep
You mad bro
Absolutely mind blowing, Spoto is literally warming up his bench with certain professional powerlifters max deadlifts.
Which professional powerlifters
Just started weightlifting a month ago. My max bench is 145. He's tossing that around literally bounding it in his hands.
Then works his way up to 705. I just can't even comprehend that. I can't even comprehend half of that yet. Absolutely crazy.
UnknownXV I have been at this for close to two years and I still can't comprehend it.
***** My max is at 165 now. Still can't comprehend it. These newbie gains are no match for him.
UnknownXV Unless you bench close to 600, you will never be able to comprehend it. Its just unfathomable. Ive pressed 440 and held 500 in my hands before and lemme tell ya, my joints and bones felt like they were gonna snap. I COULD NOT imagine adding 205 lbs to that and not just benching it, but pause benching it with ease as he did.
+lolmmmol y
+UnknownXV don't worry about it. It is because you are all natural and do not take roids.
You gotta understand all of these pros are on roids. The human body is simply not capable of naturally lifting that much weight (not that I know of at least)
This video is still so under-viewed..
Nick Wright hey nick ! have u maxx chewning finnally got 315?? 💀💀😂
Nick Wright I watch it every couple months, it's so motivating right?
just so you know Nick is benching 405 for reps now porpobly more then your squat or deadlifting. My bad you don't even lift so shut up show some love
Nick Wright very underviewed a true sight to behold
Wei Li Jr Fang it's a joke . Plus I just turn 16 and I max bench 265-270 now. I wasn't trying too hate or anything
wtf Spoto is handling 135 like the bar is a wood stick....
knives fan Bruh he is handling 495 like I handle the bar itself
Frost yeah its fucking unreal. never seen anything like that
M2J2X go watch kyrill sarychev
@@yanniblumstein1 fuck kirill sarayev. Spotto is the real man u dumm fuck
Spoto has no business handling 135; he needs to work with 400+ lbs and nothing less than that
He treats 495 like it's the EZ curl bar, insane
taking the bench home
Zdenko Brazda If you are a true baller, you bring your own bench to the gym
+Parodoxal Irony probably the bench in the gym doesnt last the weight he´s benching. So he has to bring his own :D
I wonder if he feels any difference between like 135 and 225...
same difference he feels from 315 to 405 lol. its only like breathing to him lol
Heavy weights still feel heavy even when your strong.
135 felt heavy to me 3 months ago when I started working out, now it ain’t shit
@@johnhall87 I disagree man, doing 50% 1RM pretty much always feels light
theyre both probably like benching the empty bar for most people
Man, it looked like he could have gone for a second rep....that's awesome
I could watch this over and over. The bench shirt stuff not at all interested.
It never gets old
Shane Murphy this is literally the 20th time I watched this and it never ceases to amaze me and Stans 545x2 is really impressive as well but spoto makes that look like shit
Raw is the only way to lift and bone!
Shane Murphy I know pure raw strength is where it’s at and this guy spoto is legendary, Stan too. That added shirt bullshit or slingshot or squat suit is all lame as hell and brings people away from powerlifting in my opinion.
Yeah I’d much rather watch raw then bench shirt, slingshot, elbow raps 1000 lb bench.
When you're bringing the flat bench to the squat rack, you mean business!
Benjamin Embrador all the squat racks in my middle school and high school had flat benches lol
Dadgum right!
Still coming back to this vid now and then! Amazing motivation vid haha makes me wanna go the gym.
Agreed
Same
I love this because it shows a good bencher, a great bencher, and and incredible one.
*an
I got to train with Eric in Vegas for months when I lived there, back when chasing bench glory was a dream.
We were competitive armwrestling training... I assure you his strength goes beyond his bench.
He is humble and a great dude... I consider him a friend and am glad to see him sound well.
Incredible athlete
Imagine being at the gym and you see some dude ripping 705 on bench in the corner of your eye
Mike Wilson imagine you see someone pressing 545 for double and then he says, “now it’s time for the big boy”.
Corner of my eye nah. The man would have my full attention like is he actually going to do that 😂
@[ŸÜRÏ] of what? Him picking you up and pressing you with one hand? Thats about most dangerous thing he can do to you. Id be more scared of 200 pound triathlon guy since i know he can go for days.
@@gthrusterg2858 Mmmmh Idk depends on if the 200lb guy could fight. If there was a wall behind you Spoto could probably fairly easily press on your torso and collapse your rib cage and mush your organs and kill you in a second without breaking a sweat.
@@thundergun933 nope, ive been grappling some and big guys like that cant move, amaller athletic guys around 200 pounds are more dangerous, you just slide around big guy. I myself am 210. But it can happen if he catches you but is less likley to happen.
ok cool he benched 2x my deadlift.
Julius Del Rosario Ok now hes only benching 1.4x my deadlift lol.
progress is progress though.
Julius Del Rosario hahahaha you actually came back and update your progress. Keep grinding brah
Julius Del Rosario now ?
Matthew Anthony Lmao "that Russian guy." People have names for a reason, and his is Kirill Sarychev.
@Matthew Anthony yea you sure are educated for knowing that russian guy
All runners juice as well. But they are not all Usain Bolt.
***** such a world could never exist now, roids will remain until something even better comes along.
DefyingGravity1893
this
99.9 percent of all pro athletes including golf and tennis also. no big deal. just reality
All runners DON'T juice, speak on what you know which is nothing at all.
Amazing ME the things losers say because they weren't born with talent.
Scary part is he could've kept going with 705
meacht113 it usually doesn’t work like that
Today someone did 700x3 :D
7 plates my god
7.5 plates
This Big Man is Sooooo inspiring to watch. Every time I watch his Videos. I just shake my head in complete amazement.
Song 3:16 - 5:19 = Kyle Hunter - Seven Whispers Fall Silent
God bless people like you
THANK YOU
🤘🏼 Solid work
I had a feeling there was a legend in the comment section thankyou.
To this day have never seen someone with the pure raw physical abilities that Spoto had for bench.
Julius
@@fernandowong371 kirill sarychev doesn’t get enough credit
@@dantemariscal8679 He's also insane.
Lol how can people even criticize him..the guy benches more than what most people can squat and deadlift.
Thank you for this video, I've watched it three times in a row. I've never seen this type of strength in my life. Absolutely incredible.
705 looked like the last of his warmup sets......
😂🤣😂
Wow , how can you hate on someone who benches 705. Damn Haters are hillllllarioussssss
Jeezus.... So many angry/jealous trash talkers posting negative comments. Every.single.video on youtube.... Its truly astonishing. Apparently everyone is better than everyone else at everything, as long as they're alone in front of their computer screen with the comfort of not having to talk smack or rebut face to face. Gotta love it
You stole my line. I have been meaning to say this for a long time ago. I was just working on a powerful way to articulate it. You sir, are a winner! Thank you!
you are correct
Those boys strong. They are on some good juice for real
and? insecure little fuck.
Man ppl wrote some stupid comments on this video, this is awesome, extremely hard work was put in
Gotta admit, that 405 by Creed was a clean ass rep
He's the truth the real human hulk
How many Da Hulk Eric Spoto eat in the breakfast?
I watch this every time before chest day. Y’all are beasts!
705 like its nothing...wtf
Missed these types of training videos without the commentary
Big deal...I usually warm up with 705 for 12 before going heavy
Керчек Almost like he was joking...
Jared Spaulding no he wasn't.
Jared Spaulding he is a geared bencher dude.......
i hit 720 incline my last time in.
Could u please post the video of that with legit weights so that people can believe u
Eric strength is just insane, the most impressive thing is how good and confortable he performs the reps, even with 6 wheels a side, heck! my fav power lifter
Spoto's forearms are the size of fucking trees geez!
this is by far the greatest bench video on youtube.
That was insane. He was throwing 405 around like it was nothing.
An incredible display of strength! This makes the sport of powerlifting look legit.
There are 2 people on earth who can bench 700 and over. His guy and kirill. If it was only steroids that got them there then thousands of people would bench over 700 and over. Of course these are raw 700's
So true
@Wile E Coyote its always about genetic potential, from there its about diet training and steroids,
from some perspective genetics are the most unfair, 1 man can inject all he wants, eat the best food and train extremely hard, but still only bench 500/600 pounds
hormones can only enhance the genetic potential, if ur a weak small ass dude, sorry man u might look jacked with roids and stuff but benching 700 pounds aint happening ;p
ghopghopp actually 4 people!
Fat_black-cat depending on if you include gym lifts and potential strong benchers, I think there are quite a few guys who have a chance at getting in the 7’s in comp this year. James Strickland’s training cycle is going really well, and J-ho has always been very close. Kirill just needs to decide to compete again and 750 could fall if he has a good cycle and stays healthy. Then there are Josh Bryant’s other guys who I can’t quite remember all of them but I think he has two or three more in the superheavies who all benched high 6’s this year. Also that guy who incline benches all sorts of crazy stuff on instagram, I think he hit 650 on incline with a duffalo bar, but I’m not sure how good he is flat.
So much crazy potential, not to mention if Eddy Hall put some work in on bench he could probably get close to 7, even at a lighter body weight
What about Castleberry?
The amount of control on his reps when he is warming up is crazy
Eric Spoto tossing 495 around like its 135.. scary shit lol
Max lifts are awesome to watch, but the warmups are enlightening; to see what weights and reps. Great vid! And they didn't make spectacles of themselves!
Eric is truely built for benching
Without a doubt the best bench press video I've ever seen.
is this real life?
Underrated comment. Doesn't even seem real.
you people need to watch kings of the bench where spoto DEMOLISHES the conpetition
half reps are the shit for training. everybody always rips someone for doing half reps but they're a great training tool, obviously Spoto loves it and bench monsters like Jeremy hoornstra and Derek Kendall do it too. Most pro bodybuilders can bench a ton without even thinking about it and they bench without locking out. I've started half repping when I bench for reps and my strength has gone through the roof, must underrated bench training tip I think.
+steroids4champions that is not half repping my friend, what he does is keeping the tension which is way harder than normal pressing. Half Repping is something different, and of course easier
What does 'half benching' do exactly?
And what weight should be 'half-benched'? I bench right now 200lbs
Yes Sir
Also, they are so muscular on their upper body and tight that their range of motion is limited until they get warmed up and stretched a little
Jaw dropping !! Beautifull control of the weight! It's unhuman strengh!
Billionth percentile. Maybe 6 more people on Earth could lift comparable amounts.
Actually it's currently understood that we have no true genetic outliers in the sport because there simply aren't enough competing for there to likely be one. In other words, some day, someone will probably bench 1000 raw.
@@Seraphim_Metal_Works I think that's an exaggeration. 800 maybe. Not 1000. People have been strength training for a while at this point. That's like saying somebody will run a 6 second 100 meter dash.
@@Paolo-uq3fc the problem is that the true genetic outliers don't feel a need to compete. They're the types that already look jacked without ever being in the gym and bench over 224 their first time in the gym so they never really train.
@@Seraphim_Metal_Works that's ridiculous. A bunch of genetic outliers ALREADY compete. U think the average gym rat could ever bench 600 even while abusing every substance known to man? No. It takes impressive genetics for a 600 lb bench, and even more so for a 700 lb one. Yes, there are probably stronger guys that have never competed. But nobody will ever bench 1000 raw. And I disagree. The people that are so gifted they could set records usually do. I myself know a guy who benched more than 225 his first time ever, but he's nowhere close to 700. I also know a guy who benched 195 @ 140 his first time ever, and he never reached a ridiculous number either.
@@Paolo-uq3fc very well
Awesome lifts...awesome music.
Funny how people want to ignore the hard work it takes to get to that point. This is a small minority of people who use steroids that get this strong. It's the hard work and dedication to that got them to this point
Steven Duckett provide me with steroids and I'll bench 600 in a couple years
Yeah, O.k......... Dessert Limbo?????
i don't do steroids and i will be 57 years old this year.
@@dessertlimbo no you wont,
Eric don’t need a Spoto💪🏼💪🏼
that is crazy strong
Dude was playing around with 315 💀😂😭😭😭
Eric moves 675 faster than I can move 135😂
I been around along time and I've never seen strength like that!
Good luck and stay RAW!!
Insanity in an interview I heard spoto did 500 for 22
It's amazing what the human body can achieve with extraordinary dedication and a little help
Wait... You spelled steroids wrong.
hehe Coopa Jay
+Coopa Jay I hope you break a leg tomorrow.
Never thought a 545 x 2 bench would be outshined by someone's warm-up haha. Really miss seeing stuff with Spoto.
@eren yeager Spoto was on another level for sure
Wow, that range of motion.
spoto is an amazing presser
Look at fucking Eric just play with 135 like it's an empty bar...
Not even... its like its a broom stick or something.
Most impressive benching I've seen the way he handles his warm up weights unbelievable
Look at the distance his mates are going down compared to him. His chest is in the way lol
Eric ... awesome!! What's the music name?
Legendary video, I always come back to watch it again and again after first seeing it in 2016
5:50 , Lol imagine this dude taking your bench in between sets and walking off like that... What would you do lmao
Absolutely nothing...next exercise haha
"Yeah, I ... was feeling a bit sore today anyway....."
lol ***** Rellek
Shhhiiiiiiidddddd he could have it, just witnessed greatness
N o t h i n g.
Soundtrack? Absolutely insane benching, even the way Spoto tripled that 585 like it was nothing.
That's some good pressing.I will be happy to get my 600 in 2017. I've doubled 545 and singled 565, but 35 pounds more is a lot of weight at 54 years old. Love to watch Spoto throw 600 around like it is a warmup.
up the juice and shouldn't be much of a problem
I would have to be doing juice to "up the juice". LOL!!! At almost 55 years old I really don't think I will be doing any steroids. I know a huge percentage of powerlifters and body builders do though, but most don't look quite as round as me. :)
These guys are built for it. Do what is heavy for you.
I really like the music, especially the first song. Does anyone know the titles?
deftones minerva instrumental
SuniClaye Thanks a ton man. Do you know the second?
Stevo-Fernando there is only this one
SuniClaye Looks like I was mistaken. Thanks though.
darude - saNDstorm
Thank you! I've been wondering about this forever.
anyone know the second song???
He took that fuckin bench home is the perfect way to end the video. Killin shit
roids or not, dudes a true beast!!!!
These guys make it seem so easy. Amazing
Could've got 755
Storm Cochran no but 730.
No, 722
706 for sure
Jason Price - He set a record @ 722 that was broken by a Russian bear who benched 738. Now Julius Maddox is working out with 700 and just set two new world records this year.
Eric Spoto's technique is really fantastic!!!
Stan Efferding 545 x 3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i counted 3
2. spotter grabbed #3. i would not count it. assisted.
Beast, admiring the form and power...
Thumbs up just for the Deftones song
yup
Awesome Eric, can't wait to see you break the world record
they had to stop they ran out of weights to use
No problem! I've been trying to figure out the second one, might try using sound hound or something
Eric spoto has a short ass arm range so it makes it easy for him to lift, Stan is way more beast overall
Whatever helps you sleep at night. His elbows still go below his spine when he touches. Just because he's massive doesn't mean his range is that much smaller.
It takes a lot of strength to even lift 705lbs 1 inch off your chest though, let a alone a whole 12 inches which is probably Eric's full range of motion.
Super impressive bench pressing, awesome video, fantastic music! Love it 👍🏻
Nice to have a video of a bunch of beasts lifting heavy shit with actual good music and not the typical rap crap.
These are the type of people who only go to the gym to do one workout and want you to look at them while they do it
damn, only took him one workout to hit 705? imagine what he'd bench if he actually lifted while people weren't looking!!
wtf wich direction do you want to go with this shit?
Clearly you know nothing about lifting if you think they got that strong from honing in on one exercise. Most elite lifters, like these guys, prefer a private gym where people aren't watching.
treu, he got owned
I bet he can out lift you in any lift. Weak people always hate behind their keyboards.
wow this vid never gets old
if that big guy actually benched right his max would be another good 50-75 pounds
spoto's max is 722
Eric Doesn't max out in training he saves that for meets. If he could do a 722 competition bench he might be able to hit a 750 with typical gym goers form if he did it fast with a little bounce because every powerlifter can lift more in the gym when form doesnt matter then on competition day when it does.
"correct" exercise techniques don't apply to elite level lifters. at one point in time he probably benched "properly" (Ive come to hate using that word in this context) but part of the reason he is who he is and accomplished what he accomplished is because he threw the book out (so to speak) and did what works for him
You made the exact same comment in another video OP.
Always great music in these
Not stronger than Brad Castleberry
Strongest dude EVER.........
Great job guys that's was an awesome video to prove that people can do that much with out bench press shirts.