The man....

**P-funk** · 12-14-2006, 02:32 PM

Damn, Jon Pal was an awesome strongman! Friggin' lean for a big dude too....check out how big Kaz is in this clip also!

**MCx2** · 12-14-2006, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by P-funk

Damn, Jon Pal was an awesome strongman! Friggin' lean for a big dude too....check out how big Kaz is in this clip also!

So if I scream "I'm from Iceland" while I'm lifting, I'll lift more?

He is pretty shredded for a monster, holy hell!

**P-funk** · 12-14-2006, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

So if I scream "I'm from Iceland" while I'm lifting, I'll lift more?

works for me.

**tucker01** · 12-14-2006, 02:52 PM

That was a cool clip. Shit only 32.

**fufu** · 12-14-2006, 02:53 PM

Cool.

**fufu** · 12-14-2006, 02:54 PM

**P-funk** · 12-14-2006, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by fufu

yea, i love that video. there are like 4 of them on youtube of the whole contest. fucking bad ass.

**fufu** · 12-14-2006, 03:01 PM

Here's another cool one.

**CowPimp** · 12-14-2006, 08:55 PM

Damn, he was an animal.

**DOMS** · 12-14-2006, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by CowPimp

Damn, he was an animal.

Did he die?

**P-funk** · 12-14-2006, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by DOMS

Did he die?

yes, in the gym, training. Kaz talks about it in the video clip that I posted. He was young too.

**DOMS** · 12-14-2006, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by P-funk

yes, in the gym, training. Kaz talks about it in the video clip that I posted. He was young too.

Was it a heart attack?

**P-funk** · 12-14-2006, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by DOMS

Was it a heart attack?

I guess so. All Kaz says was that he was lifting and his heart just stopped....and how great it was that he was doing what he loved and he got to go out like that in the perfect setting...

**shiznit2169** · 12-14-2006, 09:43 PM

I like the beginning with the black and white when he is gripping the bar

This is a good vid too ..

Quest to be a Legend - M. Pudz ^^

**P-funk** · 12-14-2006, 09:45 PM

Pudz is not a viking.

**Gazhole** · 12-15-2006, 03:25 AM

Man, i watched the whole of that Pure Strength 1987 feature last night, and how inspiring was that guy? I wanted to go and lift right away, but it was 2:00am.

He really was a modern day viking.

**tucker01** · 12-15-2006, 04:20 AM

Yeah he died of a massive heart attack doing the deadlift(his favorite exercise) His family was predisposed for heart problems.

**PWGriffin** · 12-15-2006, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Yeah he died of a massive heart attack doing the deadlift(his favorite exercise) His family was predisposed for heart problems.

damn.....do you think the lifting contributed to his early demise? Maybe drugs??

**ALBOB** · 12-15-2006, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by PWGriffin

damn.....do you think the lifting contributed to his early demise? Maybe drugs??

NO!!!

Lifting helps people live longer. And as to your drug question. There's engough irresponsible "journalists" in the world already spouting that bullshit, we don't need useless, rediculous speculation here.

**CowPimp** · 12-15-2006, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by ALBOB

NO!!!

Lifting helps people live longer. And as to your drug question. There's engough irresponsible "journalists" in the world already spouting that bullshit, we don't need useless, rediculous speculation here.

Calm down, they are valid questions. Honestly, I do think the deadlifts may have pushed him over the edge. Your blood pressure skyrockets when you use the Valsalva maneuver. It's the same reason older people die taking shits a lot. So, weightlifting didn't cause his heart problems, but he probably wouldn't have died right then and there if he wasn't deadlifting.

**ALBOB** · 12-15-2006, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by CowPimp

Calm down, they are valid questions. Honestly, I do think the deadlifts may have pushed him over the edge. Your blood pressure skyrockets when you use the Valsalva maneuver. It's the same reason older people die taking shits a lot. So, weightlifting didn't cause his heart problems, but he probably wouldn't have died right then and there if he wasn't deadlifting.

I completely disagree. He was in great physical shape because of the weightlifting. If he had led a sedentary lifestyle he would have died year sooner. (Purely opinion. We have no way of verifying that.) Yes, the deadlift he was doing at the moment of his death was certainly a contributing factor, but overall weightlifting lengthened his life, it didn't shorten it.

As for the drug question; you mean rediculous, irresponsible questions like that don't piss you off? Oh well, maybe I've been around them too long.

**MCx2** · 12-15-2006, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by CowPimp

Calm down, they are valid questions. Honestly, I do think the deadlifts may have pushed him over the edge. Your blood pressure skyrockets when you use the Valsalva maneuver. It's the same reason older people die taking shits a lot. So, weightlifting didn't cause his heart problems, but he probably wouldn't have died right then and there if he wasn't deadlifting.

I believe it. My whole body gets bright red when I'm deadlifting.

**Spud** · 12-15-2006, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by ALBOB

I completely disagree. He was in great physical shape because of the weightlifting. If he had led a sedentary lifestyle he would have died year sooner. (Purely opinion. We have no way of verifying that.) Yes, the deadlift he was doing at the moment of his death was certainly a contributing factor, but overall weightlifting lengthened his life, it didn't shorten it.

As for the drug question; you mean rediculous, irresponsible questions like that don't piss you off? Oh well, maybe I've been around them too long.

He had a genetic heart problem that was in his family for a long time. He was fully aware of his problem aswell.

**ALBOB** · 12-15-2006, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Spud

He had a genetic heart problem that was in his family for a long time. He was fully aware of his problem aswell.

And?

That's exactly why I say the weightlifting extended his life. With his predisposition to heart disease, leading a sedentary lifestyle would have had him dead years sooner.

**tucker01** · 12-15-2006, 12:47 PM

Extended his life?!?!?!

He was 32.

**Gazhole** · 12-15-2006, 12:58 PM

Valsalva maneuver?

Was ist das?

**Spud** · 12-15-2006, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Valsalva maneuver?

Was ist das?

It's when you try to take a shit without having shit come out.

ALBOB: I think moderate exercise would have extended his life, but powerlifting and strongman provided too much acute stress for his heart.

**Gazhole** · 12-15-2006, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Spud

It's when you try to take a shit without having shit come out.

Right. I never use that technique. Im naturally very flatulent, so its not a good idea :P.

**Perdido** · 12-15-2006, 02:02 PM

Great Video. No matter how he passed it is a shame so young and such an inspiration to others.

**CowPimp** · 12-15-2006, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by ALBOB

I completely disagree. He was in great physical shape because of the weightlifting. If he had led a sedentary lifestyle he would have died year sooner. (Purely opinion. We have no way of verifying that.) Yes, the deadlift he was doing at the moment of his death was certainly a contributing factor, but overall weightlifting lengthened his life, it didn't shorten it.

As for the drug question; you mean rediculous, irresponsible questions like that don't piss you off? Oh well, maybe I've been around them too long.

That's exactly what I said. Deadlifting contributed at the moment of death, but as stated, "weightlifting didn't cause his heart problems."

I understand your point of view when it comes to drugs. I also realize that it can be reasonably safe to take steroids if you know what you're doing. Nonetheless, the dosages that a lot of strength athletes and bodybuilders take are not necessarily 100% safe, even if medically supervised.

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