Franco Deadlift Debate

[KevinStarke]

Trying to settle a debate here.

http://kevin.majoros.us/media/files/deadlifting.jpg <--- Franco Coumbu deadlifting. I say its 675 those are definitelly 5's at the ends of the bar. Am i correct?

[getfit]

looks like it!

[KevinStarke]

Thats what i thought, anyone else?

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

Franco Coumbu deadliftingThat would be Franco "Columbo". :thumbup:


I say its 675 those are definitelly 5's at the ends of the bar. Am i correct?It looks like it could be between 600-700 pounds. No matter what it is, you can guarantee that it's a crapload of weight.

[cosmicdebree88]

They could be 2.5's... I really can't tell. Do you know if back in the day they used different sized smaller plates? I know the 45's from back then look significantly larger than the new ones...

[KevinStarke]

That would be Franco "Columbo". :thumbup:

It looks like it could be between 600-700 pounds. No matter what it is, you can guarantee that it's a crapload of weight.

http://www.columbu.com/

That would be Franco Columbu ;)

[GMCtrk]

I think they are 5s

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

http://www.columbu.com/

That would be Franco Columbu ;)He goes by both, actually.

[KevinStarke]

They could be 2.5's... I really can't tell. Do you know if back in the day they used different sized smaller plates? I know the 45's from back then look significantly larger than the new ones...

I know the 45's were bigger yes, my debate is that a kid i know insists those are 10 lb plates at the end and they're not.

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

my debate is that a kid i know insists those are 10 lb plates at the end and they're not.They are definitely NOT 10 pound plates.

[Canadian Crippler]

Those look like 10s to me. The 10s at my gym look exactly like those beside a 35.

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

Um...there's 12 plates that size. So you're saying he's deadlifting a whopping 120-160 pounds? And looks as though he's struggling? And the bar is bending with that little amount of weight? I just can't see that.

[RussianRocket]

they look like 5's to me.

[BigRic]

Um...there's 12 plates that size. So you're saying he's deadlifting a whopping 120-160 pounds? And looks as though he's struggling? And the bar is bending with that little amount of weight? I just can't see that.
I think they're talking about the plates on the end.

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

I think they're talking about the plates on the end.Oh...I was gonna say... :windup:

;)

Edit: Now that I re-read the posts...that is obviously what they're talking about...the end plates. My mistake. :bang:

[cphafner]

when you blow up the picture, it actually looks like there are 2 5lb plates on the end.

[Anthony]

I'd guess 5's, but there's such a variety in size that it's hard to be 100% certain.

[APE.]

Thats actually the pic I have on my desktop.. :rolleyes:
Nerdy, yes.

[cosmicdebree88]

I know the 45's were bigger yes, my debate is that a kid i know insists those are 10 lb plates at the end and they're not.

Most definitly NOT 10lb plates! I can't tell if they're 5's or 2.5's... but definitly not 10s.

[Mission]

There are two 5 pounders on the end.

On a side note, WTF is that dog doing at the gym lol?

[CiteCollegiale]

dogs want to be big too

[lilmase1153]

yup deff 5s// ok maybe not deffinite but who cares franco is god...

just look at my avatar

[JSully]

It's 675.

12x45s=> 540
2x35s==> 70
4x5s ===>20
+bar===> 45
======> 675lbs

[KevinStarke]

yup deff 5s// ok maybe not deffinite but who cares franco is god...

just look at my avatar

Francos my hero man! Him, Ed Coan, and Tony Conyers are incredible.

[KevinStarke]

It's 675.

12x45s=> 540
2x35s==> 70
4x5s ===>20
+bar===> 45
======> 675lbs

Thats what i thought, thanks man.

[Manveet]

Yup, looks like 675lbs to me as well.

[mrelwooddowd]

He goes by both, actually.

I'm pretty sure that's illegal..lol. And, his website IS Columbu.

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

I meant as a nickname, not a legal name. But now I'm just confused.

[KevinStarke]

His legal last name is "Columbu" and thats that. I used to say Colombo too until i was corrected.

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

You know where I thought I saw "Columbo"? In 'The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding' by Arnie. I just looked at the index and it does in fact say "Franco Columbu". The 'o' in Franco threw me off, so my mind played a trick on me and I remembered his name as Columbo. I feel like a moron now. :thumbup:

Glad we got this cleared up though. I was in denial. :bang:

[Hockey66]

The best part is the dog sitting there watching.

[twm]

it looks like 2 2.5lb plates to me

I got 665... but whatever

[Paul Stagg]

I think there are far more important things to worry about.