In 1970, I saw Joe Dube press 400 pounds for 3 reps!! He cleaned it with a half squat. Then he pressed it for three reps. He weighed 327 pounds that day. This was in Jacksonville, Florida. Joe was the 1969 World Champion. He was very friendly and nice to talk to. Here is a photo of him at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City.
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My best Clean & Press was 180 pounds for 20 reps. I weighed about 190 to195 pounds. The bar was power cleaned and returned to the platform for each rep. It was as hard as a heavy set of 20 squats. It took about seven minutes !
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My best Clean & Press was 180 pounds for 20 reps. I weighed about 190 to195 pounds. The bar was power cleaned and returned to the platform for each rep. It was as hard as a heavy set of 20 squats. It took about seven minutes !
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