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, 7042 posts SQ 182.5, BP 110, DL 205497.5 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, 9755 posts SQ 260, BP 200, DL 270730.0 kgs @ 145kgs Eq Administrator | Post Edited: 03.02.2010 @ 17:52 PM by Carl yes it doesknee 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, 189 posts SQ 185, BP 132.5, DL 230547.5 kgs @ 100kgs 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, 189 posts SQ 185, BP 132.5, DL 230547.5 kgs @ 100kgs 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 |
 just didn't want 20 that bad Member 77, 5928 posts SQ 230, BP 150, DL 272.5652.5 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, 1138 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 210510.0 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 |
 You want me on that wall! You need me on that wall Member 5, 10577 posts SQ 170, BP 150, DL 250570.0 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, 2013 posts SQ 207.5, BP 140, DL 235582.5 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq | yes | ||
| MarkClegg | | ... | 04-02-2010 @ 09:38 |
 a hot date with a millenium dumbell on 21st Member 212, 3629 posts SQ 275, BP 202.5, DL 322.5800.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq | 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, 9755 posts SQ 260, BP 200, DL 270730.0 kgs @ 145kgs Eq Administrator | LOOL | ||
| little_a | | ... | 04-02-2010 @ 10:08 |
 pretty old these days Member 43, 7277 posts | MarkClegg said:I think Powerlifters hold Powerlifting back .. many a true word......... | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 04-02-2010 @ 10:58 |
 The holy ghost of widness Member 75, 3851 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 190390.0 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, 9755 posts SQ 260, BP 200, DL 270730.0 kgs @ 145kgs Eq 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, 9755 posts SQ 260, BP 200, DL 270730.0 kgs @ 145kgs Eq Administrator | to add BIPF will be the face of change!! | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 04-02-2010 @ 11:16 |
The holy ghost of widness Member 75, 3851 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 190390.0 kgs @ 100kgs Eq | Carl said:to add BIPF will be the face of change!! BIPF???????? British Inuits Powerlifting Federation? | ||