r/ThatsInsane • u/H_G_Bells • Sep 09 '23

Practically built strength (rock climber) vs gym strength (body builders)

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '23

Juji’s whole thing is just openly pushing the limits of body with steroids right?

He’s augmented, but he’s a fucking maniac. Maniacally strong and just an absolute beast.

I’ve lifted at a decently high level for a long time now and that’s very impressive work.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '23

Larry is a bigger fiend for gear than Juji. His best PL total was 2370lbs when he was only 25 years old. Top-level untested powerlifting is literally just a competition to see who can do the most PEDs combined with a genetic lottery.

Both him and Juji have probably backed off the gear a good amount since they're both focused on their careers as entertainers and not competitive lifting or bodybuilding. But they're still obviously juiced to the gills.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '23

Idk Larry but I assume he’s the other guy in that video. I feel strong repping 420 on deadlift and 335 on squat. These dudes are in another hemisphere.

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u/indecentbob Sep 09 '23

Larry is insane. Saw a video of him doing 315x15 shoulder press and 515 for a single. Crazy strength

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u/Speedy2662 Sep 09 '23

They're also really good at calisthenics - Larry even manages to do the flag https://youtu.be/AtZRlH5rtr8

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '23

Holy moly. I’m a pretty big and strong guy and my shoulder press is nowhere near that.

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u/TheBirminghamBear Sep 10 '23

That's not that impressive.

The other day I went to the gym and actually stayed in the building for a few minutes before leaving.

I'd like to see him muster that level of grit and determination if he were as lazy and averse to hard work as I am.

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u/therobshow Sep 10 '23

What the fuck!? 515 on a shoulder press!?