Rubish, Green, Lilliebridge, Lilly, Efferding Raw Squats - Backyard Meet | Retro PL

[@BertoR88]

Best spotters I have ever seen.

[@dummy999]

They almost let Dan Green break in half on 793...

[@dummy999]

Stan's second attempt at 903 the back-spotter didn't even touch him when he failed.

[@petertaylor9432]

I take it you're in the USAPL too?

[@ferna2294]

@@dummy999 He rushed the lift, one thing is to react slow as a spotter, other, completely different, is when the athlete dives the squat like he is going to jump.

[@wheynelau]

Pete rubish was my favorite among them. His depth was really good

[@gainsandglory6808]

Jason Harrison you're arguing with the wrong guy bud. Jim's knowledge on the sport exceeds yours ten times over.

[@boxxer221]

+MrBlackshotNoob Pete always comes forward though when he squats, he really needs to put the bar lower down on his back.

[@wheynelau]

boxxer221 i squat the same way too. I think its cause of dominant posterior i guess. My deads strong compared to my squats as well.

[@powerliftingteen8129]

+Wayne Lau You should not squat like that. Pete got seriously injured cause of squatting like that. Keep in mind hes on bunch of gear and is a freak, you are most likely not, no offense.

[@kylethekidable]

It's unlikely he hurt himself from the depth but something specific he allowed to happen in the hole. Look up robb phillipus, dude is trading shots with lilliebridge on squats these days and squats bare knee ass to grass like an oly lifter and has perfectly fine knees.

[@musashiblade1512]

Rubish may use his back a lot in the squat but he's walking out, no wraps and squatting well below parallel. Gotta respect that.

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

Yeah, but I'd love to know what he would be able to total if he did wear wraps. Would it hurt his lift or add another 50lbs.

[@martin1234512345]

What's wrong with using your back?

[@musashiblade1512]

@@martin1234512345 I mean there's an old saying that goes "lift with your legs, not your back". It's obviously safer moving 600+ lbs with your legs rather than your spine.

[@basicmeme1040]

@@musashiblade1512 to be fair your back lifts it either way. And some people are stronger that way. Shaw haack etc I don't think would be stronger by being more upright

[@mishaostrovsky3668]

​@@musashiblade1512 lift with your legs if you have an untrained back. If this is your sport, lift it however you want

[@richw76]

Pete with his no wrap, walked out 650++ squat @220 is awesome.

[@sonicboomman]

He's also on steroids, so....

[@SuperGlory32]

sonicboomman if you think anyone in that room is natty, you're probably an imbecile. not that I discredit their achievement. when natty, they already pull 700.

[@richw76]

SuperGlory32 at this point everyone knows to get that strong and to carry that much muscle you need to take PEDs. That being said I've never touched a steroid of any kind and I'm as strong or stronger than many of the guys that are clearly using in my gym..... So steroids can build muscle and get you stronger but you still have to put in the time and work.

[@richw76]

richw76 and fyi that wasn't directed to anyone I'm using the android app to post and it added stuff.

[@sonicboomman]

Well I'm 18, weigh 247, and can atg squat 550. Nowhere near their level, but I can say I've come this far drug free. I think all these men are amazing lifters, I just wish people were more open about their PED's influence in their training.

[@mconcepcion752]

They all have very entertaining last names.

[@denwilson7278]

Green isn't very entertaining

[@ryann8348]

Damn, Pete squats that shit to the floor! Nice to see the Oly squat make an appearance.

[@23.Capricorn.23]

Gotta love the satement Pete's making on squats. Let' list: no wraps, narrow stance, high bar, ass way below parallel requirement, oh and he walks it out the monolift, lol. I may be horribly wrong but he could maybe have added some extra lbs if some of these things changed, so it shows a healthy ego mentality - Pete is competing against himself and he only, if he does not make it the way he always does, and under those circumstances, it's not worth it, forget the others. Big legend, anyway.

[@garettmay3365]

Pete's depth is insane

[@twinworkout6423]

Still has the smallest legs tho

[@chrissepulveda3594]

+TwinWorkout 64 you sound like a dumbass

[@twinworkout6423]

Chris Sepulveda u have them chiken legs to haha

[@PlutoTheGod]

I am STILL coming back and watching this legendary meet. If you want to know the best American raw lifters they were pretty much all at this meet.

[@MichaelCronan49]

Dan holds the bar super low!! the dudes a beast!! Looked like he was going to miss that 755 squat but he pulled it out the bag!!

[@caseyhorne3379]

Yeah I honestly don't like his bar placement because I keep thinking his wrists or elbows are going to snap, or the bar is just going to slide off his back. But he rocks it, just crazy to watch.

[@Latissimus65]

Still get chills on the build up for Eric's 903 attempt

[@AikiNickAMV2]

11:24 In Multi-Ply that's considered ass to grass :D

[@chicagobearsfan2334]

Pete Rubish is so much stronger now. It's crazy the gains he made over tiem

[@weilijrfang7364]

ChicagoBearsFan23 yup

[@BoyRobot2]

I competed at this meet, so much fun meeting Mark Bell and seeing these big guys lift!

[@brysonpresley1108]

It's awesome to see the progress these guys have made. Especially Eric.

[@chesterzecca7378]

I remember watching this video for the first time 3 years ago. it's what got me into powerlifting.

[@flawtyjohn133]

11:41 a random george leeman standing around

[@Kazials]

George is the man

[@TiberiusDou]

Flawty John Easter egg lol

[@Shikunisai]

+Flawty John I just rewatched a Strengthcamp Elliott Hulse video with George Leeman talking about how he used to lift with the Lilliebridge brothers xD

[@henningnordhagen6539]

Flawty John oooo

[@prosp9483]

damn it, i wrote a similar comment to this and then found yours. still hilarious though

[@wvjon75]

Nice footage, good to see without music and behind the scenes prep for the lifts like this. Thanks

[@TheWowzz]

pete's the real mvp here, highbar, full depth and no wraps-

[@rockstarsmg3632]

What does mvp stand for ?

[@jpch8814]

@@rockstarsmg3632 MVP= Most valuable player as in the best or most capable

[@rockstarsmg3632]

@@jpch8814 oh ok thanks

[@whiskey_banger]

im really likin this pete rubish guy.. smaller but a straight beasts no wraps and steppin back from the apparatus

[@Soupsy92]

Love how Ernie Snr always congratulates his sons and is always proud no matter how they did.

[@couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357]

I'm most impressed by Rubish. He takes that bar deep and he's a smaller guy still putting up impressive weights.

[@OgNightcrawler]

All these guys are incredible Dan greens mobility is insane even though he couldn't finish his last two lifts he still is a beast. Pete dominated that 661 lbs with no wraps Eric dominated that 900 lbs Brandon dominated that 826 lbs Ernie ain't no push over dude got it in as well This was a solid meet these guys are amazing

[@BrandonLilly]

Jim thanks for all that you do

[@uchihamadara6024]

The lilliebridges are like the saiyans. strongest family on earth

[@kevindeol8503]

More like a family of Majin Boos, XD.

[@alephnull7410]

Back when people didn’t just lift for Instagram. So many real lifters to be inspired by all in the same meet.

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

Eric's 903 attempt looked GREAT until that last second!

[@olliehall5737]

Insane to watch this in 2016 and seeing the numbers the Lilliebridges (Eric especially) are putting up. Pete Rubish as well has turned out to be something pretty special, almost at a 900lb deadlift at 210 ish

[@bradleydennis5645]

Pete is more like 240-245

[@Jmack7861]

Ollie Hall 2018 for me

[@NeillWylie]

Petes 300 was an absolute belter. Nice squat!

[@olliesjollies68]

0:58 When my friend gets the right answer

[@DonRidley]

Tons of respect for these guys!! Lilly is a monster!! Great job!!

[@xersonej7496]

Fantastic! What a lineup! You did a great job filming and editing this.

[@capoman1]

18:40 Oh man this is the second time I've seen Eric nosebleed from going over 900lbs! (Or is that his tongue ring blleding???) What a heartbreaker there; he got the lift then fell back once locked out lol. He got that lift. We can all count it.

[@fstrek_]

DAMN! Dat blood spill of the 410kg squatting!! (wondering the squatting limit for the knee joints of human..)

[@nickbates6429]

Holy shit Dans 793 attempt scared me. Was afraid his left knee was gonna cave in

[@paull5408]

God damn this shit got me pumped. I need to start setting some new PRs!

[@chrisgabriel934]

Holy crap, Petes squat had me jumping of my seat

[@ajkorras]

eric phreaking high bar sqautting crushing that shit :D

[@darrellwinter9487]

All I know is if you miss a weight, then go for more weight on the next attempt, you had better not miss.

[@uglahhmane]

Man I miss the Super Training meets!!!!

[@bangarangjkh]

Pete Rubish - By far most impressive of all the lifters in this video. TRUE raw power.

[@Masterofmonotony]

It makes me happy to see the love of lifting in the Lilliebridges family at the end

[@rawpowerlifter7228]

Dan green and Pete are the best grinders I have ever seen. huge balls on these two. 99% of the powerlifting world cant fight attempts as hard as they do and still get it. They just refuse to get beat by the weight. unreal....

[@GeorgeAlfred5777]

the last squat had me on the edge of my seat!!

[@woogar]

This was freakin awesome, thanks Jim

[@hanskazan7403]

the guy with the converse looks way cooler than the rest and looking cool when squatting is only what counts

[@lickeyman]

I may have to wear my belt higher after watching Pete and Eric. Funny how Ernie struggled the first squat then he beast mode lifted it. Happens to me all the time.

[@silverwarrior461]

I don't understand how Pete can weigh 220, have better depth, AND squat raw and still be on the same level as these guys. Now he's even stronger too.

[@noodles2732]

Baxter James did you type that with your fucking ass cheek or something

[@X-rayAnon]

Chicken Wings and Deadlifts LOL

[@samchipchase2846]

Pete was not on Eric's level almost 100kg difference lmao

[@connorkirkpatrick8764]

Even if Pete trained prepped like them and wore all the gear and squatted like them he still wouldn't have lifted the same weight

[@Shaulrik2901]

Russel orhii squats the same amount of weight weighing like 40 pounds less. And he is probably natty too

[@CyrillicTM]

So.. eric squatted 900 in 2013.. its 2014 and he has passed 1000 pounds by alot... Carl yngvar got some competition

[@justinrosas7120]

Damn. you know this video is almost three years old. Dan Green looks so small, and Pete Rubish!!

[@goatbearman514]

who had that ultra amazing deep voice around 16:25 - 16:29 ?

[@ViraRohirrim]

Sounds last Darth Vader to me

[@ShengTooFlash]

Dick Lickerson...

[@samchipchase2846]

Sounds like Larry wheels lmao

[@ErnieLilliebridgeJR]

Awesome video Thank YOU Jim!

[@81sw0le]

This video is what got me into powerlifting

[@Hinarukun]

rubish fan here. RUBISH FOR LIFE, HE KILLED IT

[@GayAssBichFTW]

LOL Efferding's 410kg attempt.

[@nickelless87]

Yeah?

[@Workles127]

ernie sr. always sweating hahah

[@VishusVenom]

Thanks for including the disappointment Ernie Jr.

[@KTMONEY100]

Jim, you should think about making documentaries. You are really good at capturing the atmosphere. Maybe you and Chris Bell should be teaming up and making some PLing documentaries. The sport seems to be growing, I think it would be a success. Power Unlimited was great, but I think theres room for a doc about the modern lifters maybe? Just a thought.....

[@poochyboi]

pete and eric were real monsters in this...

[@ToniOkami18]

Efferding's so hard to watch when he Squats. It pisses me off.

[@gamingdeadlifter1816]

Haha i agree. Painful to watch

[@ShotgunsCentral]

i love watching stan squat lol

[@Jmack7861]

Makes me feel like I’m gonna pass out from holding my breath

[@toddartis-fledgling1264]

Pete and eric made the most progress from then til now

[@erickwilkinson3717]

What an amazing meet

[@GordonBGodwin]

Dan Green is just sick strong at 220lbs. Popped out of hole with 755 looked like he was stuck then still able to grind it out! Was impressed with Pete Rubish 639 no knee wraps until i saw 661 no wraps...insane! Just hated that Stan didnt get a lift. Too much time between warm ups and attempts. He's good for 900.

[@skaz783]

These guys went fucking hard on this meet. Every was throwing all they had in! Hardcore shit!

[@Jmack7861]

Dan doesn’t do low bar, he does deep bar lol

[@TheJimMcD3SB]

It's probably the most common shoe in powerlifting.

[@joepesci8930]

pete rubiah via best form, by far best depth, and NO SHORTCUTS

[@BruBish]

Actually, his depth is quite inefficient. Ideally you want to squat no lower than you need to in order to get the lift given as good. You lose some tightness in your body coming out of the hole when you squat that deeply. Yes it's good for strength building more casually, but I think for more competitive lifting you shouldn't squat any deeper than is necessary. I think that was reflected in his heavier lifts. Eric Lilliebridge had the best squat here in my view.

[@1227Meatball]

And to think, now Eric is squatting 1,000lbs...

[@rockstarsmg3632]

Love Pete's squats amazing

[@ChalkandIron]

PL history right here

[@hectorbrizuelavega9214]

Really miss this era

[@derekrushe]

Maybe someone can tell me why the hell you wear wrist wraps for a squat?

[@Ih4_PlayzRoblox]

Is it different in other towns because in Lincoln Nebraska with the Corn Huskers state games for Powerlifting. When you wear something on your knee or wrist it would be considered as equipped.

[@JaredVanMeter]

Depends on the federation. I have seen it listed as completely raw, and then raw with wraps.

[@ruudvangeldorp6256]

Erics father is sweating like a water fountain and he is not even lifting😂

[@Staymotivatedtodayandenjoylife]

Roids!

[@larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477]

Holy fuckton of weight! These cats ain't fuckin around! Good motivation for leg day tomorrow.

[@gainsandglory6808]

if you only have one day for legs, then you are already doing it wrong lol

[@larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477]

Well, I am a novice. Not saying that as an excuse. As a matter of fact, I am adding another day for squats. So I will work it this way.... Two squat sessions for repetition and conditioning with about 75 % max PR, and the first session of the next week will be a day for chasing a PR depending on how I am moving the weight. But there is so much info out there and so many programs and conflicting information it's tough for a newbie like me---only been powerlifting for two months and a week--to know how to go about it. In fact I have done pretty well so far. First week of training my numbers were 185 squat/ 145 bench/ 215 deadlift. Now my lifts...after two months and a week in the same order...425 max squat/245 max bench/445 max deadlift. It's a learning process, but I love the iron.

[@gainsandglory6808]

Lawrence Malcheff good job man nice progress. I would suggest 5/3/1 with front squats on the deadlift day and use your deload week squats on your bench and ohp days. That or just run starting strength for crazy fast progression(but you are in the 4's so I don't think that would help that much). If those don't appeal to you, check out Texas Method. Anyways keep it up man, fucking solid progress.

[@larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477]

L.V. You are a sincere man. I appreciate that. Here's a bit of news for you, lol, I have never even been taught or attempted a front squat in my life.

[@larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477]

I have so far been letting my trainer do my thinking for me as far as programming. But I have started a journal I which I keep my workouts written down to the letter with my reflections about it afterwards. I am a bit lost right now, but I will check out the Texas method for sure. I have heard of it, and other methods such as powerlifting to win, the cube, etc. it's time I gave something a solid try because I know I am at that point. And a not on my squats is that ok. I have gotten weaker. But the fun of it is going to be getting back and past that 425 single that went up like a feather in the breeze. I believe it is because since that day I got that PR I have really shorted myself on my diet I an attempt to lose fat. I am hell bent on getting what I call "the foundation physique"-- a lean, dense, fat less powerlifter physique that is strong as an ox. But I have been impatient and greedy in an ironic not eat enough sort of way. I have been I. Too big of a hurry. So I have to eat more. I am working out like a fiend, but not sustaining it with enough protein and good fats. I have upped my calories from 2800 to 3500 and kept the 55% protein, 35% carbs, and 15% fat ratio the same and I am just feeling stronger and my muscles seem to be less sore. And I am still losing fat and my Bench and deadlift are still going up. But I will decide on a method by this Friday and give it hell. Thanks for your input. It is appreciated. Feel free to leave any other comments at any time L.V. We are weight lifters and the strong should help out the weak and the weak should seek out the strong with humility and respect until that brotherhood is broken. Keep kicking ass yourself, brother .

[@Latissimus65]

Timed out on his first squat attempt b/c he wasn't ready. Still wasn't ready for his 2nd or 3rd attempts anyways. He made a jump from something like 700lb in warm up to 903 on the platform. 2nd attempt he only went down a little b/c something felt off. 3rd he got down but just couldn't get the weight up. Then he withdrew from the rest of the meet.

[@justin_gosselin]

@11:40 that's a young lookin george leeman damn

[@thomassevilla4452]

Eric is a BEAST

[@charlesfisher3983]

I’ve never seen dan green squat and thought to myself “he made that look super easy”

[@claudiuskundanmal5401]

Great video familiar faces

[@MrCharrrles]

At least they use KGs in these comps, maybe Americans will finally adopt the metric system one day...

[@bodybuildurr]

Sadly most Americans don't even know it and all Americans are used to pounds so I don't see it ever happening.

[@kekistani2373]

its only because the cost is too much but metric isnt too hard compare to imperialist measurements

[@bodybuildurr]

I wouldn't mind it

[@kekistani2373]

bodybuildurr me too, it would be so beneficial for americans when they travel and not knowing anything about measuring with the metric

[@kelceyk8199]

There are two types of countries in this world, those that use the metric system, and those that have been to the moon.

[@ejonesgerald]

great, great video man. thx!

[@jamesb46]

Was really getting into this and then Stan efferding just appeared lol

[@Thepeelify]

Pete Rubish here looks like George Leeman's little brother lol

[@ashwilesy10]

i love pete rubish and love how he high bars

[@HybridFitness762]

Any particular reason as to why Rubish wanted to walk it out each time? Surely he'd spend less energy just using the monolift (I think thats what its called) and possibly be able to do another couple Kilos?

[@Gudsfralsare]

Could be because he's used to walk out in training.

[@garrettmitchell1711]

because its really just a part of the lift..and thats what Pete believes, I agree with him

[@flangmasterj]

***** What a wanky reply.

[@paintrain81]

Ive been around PL for a long time and I have to say that Rubish fella pound for pound squatting is one of the strongest Ive ever seen. Ass to the grass no gear not even knee wraps, that was phenominal. Good for him.

[@silv3rback87]

World class!

[@hermanortez982]

Agreed Pete is a monster with almost atg depth. Eric lilliebridge is a Behemoth

[@ElDomijabao]

The best of the best!

[@adarshraj4218]

Both lilbridges have their stuff hanging out.

[@Pete0621]

I think I have a different definition of raw than most people

[@XlAnonymousUserlX]

Pete Rubish has the best form out of all of them.

[@capoman1]

17:00 WTF happened to the rear spotter here??? He got so busy cheering for Stan he forgot to spot him!

[@clmblilpimp247]

this ones a classic

[@callusmaximums]

Awsome lifts

[@rjvsmb]

Because they are using Kilo plates. The lbs conversion from Kilos gives you those "weird" weights.

[@jyuhas513]

Scary as hell watching raw powerlifting (w/ wraps).. These cats gotta be crazy... 😵😵. Gotta really trust these spotters.

[@EricLilliebridge]

haha thanks man :D

[@arthurblackhistoric]

At 5:45 we see that Mrs Lilliebridge didn't get a look in, genetically. Ernie Jr is a dead ringer for Ernie Sr. Molecule for molecule.