Does equipment hold powerlifting back?

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Rob		Does equipment hold powerlifting back?	03-02-2010 @ 17:48
Does f*ck all for SugdenBarbell.co.uk Member 1, 7133 posts SQ 182.5, BP 110, DL 205 497.5 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq Administrator	New poll - please vote and comment - "does equipment hold powerlifting back?"

Carl		...	03-02-2010 @ 17:51
look into my eyes... you want to give me your food Member 13, 11098 posts SQ 230, BP 180, DL 270 680.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator	Post Edited: 03.02.2010 @ 17:52 PM by Carl yes it does knee wraps, single ply stuff is fine IMO, double/triple ply is where things start getting silly and powerlifting turns into a very different sport

Duncan		...	03-02-2010 @ 17:51
chase me !! chase me !! Member 414, 500 posts SQ 202.5, BP 132.5, DL 260 595.0 kgs @ 113kgs Eq	Post Edited: 03.02.2010 @ 17:52 PM by Duncan no it doesn't IMO.

Duncan		...	03-02-2010 @ 17:53
chase me !! chase me !! Member 414, 500 posts SQ 202.5, BP 132.5, DL 260 595.0 kgs @ 113kgs Eq	Carl said:yes it does knee wraps, single ply stuff is fine IMO, double/triple ply is where things start getting silly and powerlifting turns into a very different sport Agree here.

IainKendrick		...	03-02-2010 @ 19:26
Hulks strength is proportional to his rage GEEEEK! Member 77, 6937 posts SQ 230, BP 150, DL 272.5 652.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	Hold i back from what? It's never gona be a spectator friendly sport. Strongman is much better for a lay person and so is weightlifting probably. Although the gear may be a factor in getting into the olympics I believe there are other issues stopping powerlifting from being an oly sport and doubt they're gona change anytime soon. If you have a US-centric view of powerlifting then it may seem as if powerlifting is x10ply and half squats. Luckly that's not really the case. However... I suspect the IPF may well do unequipped internationally at some point in the near future. I enjoy the equipment but it#s def love-hate and knee wraps only seems a great way to go. Off course titan would then have to charge 100 quid for wraps lol Metal would be 200 quid!!

youngy		...	03-02-2010 @ 20:28
All I saw were two mens cheeks coming together Member 588, 1587 posts SQ 200, BP 140, DL 220 560.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq	I voted yes, I'm scared of suits and shirts. Would much rather see everyone lift without equipment.

Boar		...	03-02-2010 @ 20:50
The wall of Boar is coming ! Member 5, 13655 posts SQ 220, BP 155, DL 255 630.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq Administrator	YES , everyone always tries to get into kit 3 sizes too small , even by equipment standards .... personally id like to see wraps and single ply , mabie even a 'suit size range' for the bodyweight oh and AWSOME PIC on the front page rob !!

Lurkio		...	04-02-2010 @ 08:59
^^ Silverback ^^ Member 265, 2621 posts SQ 210, BP 140, DL 235 585.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq	yes

MarkClegg		...	04-02-2010 @ 09:38
The Ashton Stoneman Member 212, 5053 posts	I think Powerlifters hold Powerlifting back ..

Carl		...	04-02-2010 @ 09:39
look into my eyes... you want to give me your food Member 13, 11098 posts SQ 230, BP 180, DL 270 680.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator	LOOL

little_a		...	04-02-2010 @ 10:08
always furiously Member 43, 8588 posts	MarkClegg said:I think Powerlifters hold Powerlifting back .. many a true word.........

Martin1956		...	04-02-2010 @ 10:58
Toss my caber Member 75, 4211 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 190 390.0 kgs @ 100kgs Eq	"Are lifters taking things too far squeezing into tight shirts and suits instead of just getting stronger?" Very provocative Mr Bethel! Especially as you can use equipment AND improve your raw strength. I think what holds powerlifting back is the lack of information about getting into the sport in the typical gym, the weakening of the sport by the proliferation of feds, especially in the states, and the perceived associations with steroids (rightly or wrongly). Most people in the gym, farless on the street, don't have a clue what a bench shirt or squat suit is or does. Media coverage and growth is participants is the classic chicken and egg - one leads to the other, but we need to do one first! So my personal choice would be 'classic' powerlifting (wraps but no suits), but I don't blame equipment for where the sport finds itself.

Carl		...	04-02-2010 @ 11:04
look into my eyes... you want to give me your food Member 13, 11098 posts SQ 230, BP 180, DL 270 680.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator	everytime this question comes about it would seem most guys would like to compete in belt and wraps only, but the federations choose to carry on as they are

Carl		...	04-02-2010 @ 11:04
look into my eyes... you want to give me your food Member 13, 11098 posts SQ 230, BP 180, DL 270 680.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator	to add BIPF will be the face of change!!

Martin1956		...	04-02-2010 @ 11:16
Toss my caber Member 75, 4211 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 190 390.0 kgs @ 100kgs Eq	Carl said:to add BIPF will be the face of change!! BIPF???????? British Inuits Powerlifting Federation?

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