Three main takeaways from this video: 1. USAPL is doing everything they can to make the powerlifting experience worse for the lifter and the sport overall, basically scamming with the lifetime deal. 2. While recovering from injury, it’s worthwhile to keep the overall cycle structure the same, but reduce the initial set count, intensity, and duration of cycle, increase back to healthy baseline levels as needed when your injury improves 3. Traffic Cone mode enhances strength, recovery, and sex appeal, and we must buy.
i LOVE the unbiased view right here, so much respect for you, bro... You are like a poster child of the IPF, too. This is (thankfully) gonna be a huge blow to them, much deserved too...IPF NEEDS to clean up their act, my god they are far from perfect.
as someone who “recreationally” power lifts and plans on competing for the first in the next year or so, this is pretty despicable to see and kind of a deterrent. damn
I wouldn't let what the USAPL is doing keep you from competing altogether. Remember, they're not the only federation. Find a local meet close to you and just do that one.
Agree with Andrew - there is fed poltics bullshit all around the world - my national fed got kicked out of the IPF and suddenly my weightclass changed from right on my walk-around weight of 66kg to being smack in the middle of a 69kg class. My fed made it harder for other feds to have legit drug testing. It sucks, but stay focused on lifting and the good people in the community and how you can help the community yourself.
StreetLifting/Weighted Calisthenics is on the rise though. Andrey Smaev getting recognition from devon larratt and from famous russian athletes probably gave streetlifting a ton of exposure.
Dang. Well, time for USPA drug tested to capitalize on this, step up and start trying to become a viable competitor. Really sad that the fed we've all considered "the most legitimate" is pulling stuff like this.
Their not tho. Their sketchy with their business practice and seem to not give a fuck about the lifter who is the paying customer to their company to compete. Disgusting. All while they have the vail of "strict judging" which very often in their meets is rlly just gratuitous judging in the direction of making the lifts harder which causes deflated and underwhelming performances by lifters. Usually they call a squat high even if its meets definite standards in the rule manual, sometimes they call a good squat thats just there a good lift, they will always call squats that are ATG good, and sometimes they will even call high squats good, and then red light another good lift in the same meet. I think USPA has better and more consistent judging. USAPL standards are a meme where lifters gotta go in wondering if their gonna get reds all over bc of arbitrary technicalities. Tested USPA division should definitely look into this and try to emerge as a clear response to the USAPL. Ive had issues with their judging in the past as Ive competed with them in past, but recently with the taking pictures and video ban so they can make more money and then this, its clear they have no morals and say ethics be damned, their more concerned about their bottomline than the experience of the lifters, because its money for them and the associated sponsors FIRST but quality and consideration of the competition for the lifters SECOND. And then they'll have the balls to act like other feds are shitty and have this smug prick attitude as if their doing you a favor to put on meets while ur the one sustaining their livelihood. Sad.
Thanks for keeping us in the know JC, I started powerlifting 6 years ago and had dreams of being on stage under the lights but after all the shenanigans I’m perfectly happy crushing big weights in a tiny dark room that’s always too hot or too cold
@@GudMarty if you dont believe haack i hope you dont believe anyone. His instant gains switching to uspa are from going natty to juiced, not from "blasting harder"
I gave up on the USAPL when I tried to sign up for judging. It was a lot of hoops to jump through. Add in giving grief over ammonia caps, music...it just wasn't fun any longer. Two years was all and I bounced after that.
I’m thankful that, as a novice powerlifter, I was introduced to the USPA before the USAPL. USPA seems like a much more accommodating league, especially for inexperienced lifters
I agree that it was bullshit that the USAPL offered the lifetime members a chance at Nationals before people that had EARNED their place to be at Nationals... great video Jonnie
I see their egregious lifetime membership but I can't find info on guaranteed nationals. If that is true, literally all respect lost; straight to USPA and, feet up bench :)
I don’t believe many individuals will purchase the lifetime membership. So I don’t think there will be much of an issue with people buying their way into raw nats but I can I understand why that can be an area of concern. It is also difficult to have meets during covid so I understand why they have been postponing meets. It’s been a frustrating year for both lifters and the USAPL hoping things get better as society goes back to normal.
Can anyone provide a source for this? Their website says it’s free spectator entry. Did USAPL change this, or did they never offer money placement for nationals to begin with?
I got into bench nationals cause of the previous placing rules. I definitely am not ok with the money issues USAPL has going on however I do believe that it all stems from covid and while I do not have any proof I think that the USAPL and the IPF are hurting for money bad.
Sounds like the USAPL is learning from bodybuilding feds Most feds at a bb show won't let you take videos at their show or give you a critique without paying for it which can be costly I always found it ridiculous that you have to pay a yearly membership fee + pay to get into the show/meet. It should be that if you pay a yearly membership fee you get 10-15% off each meet/show you do.
USAPL meets only come to my area in Missouri ONCE a year. They made this years meet a private event. So if you are not a member of the gym that is hosting it then you are shit outta luck.
I have competed in every Nationals since 2015 and I hate what the USAPL is doing. It should simply be Top 14. Primetime Nats. This would go against my own wanting to compete but I know where I stand strength wise. I would love to compete but I’m not going to take a spot away from someone who would be much more competitive that me. The lifetime membership thing is braindead who is going go commit to competing like that within the USAPL specifically for that long for that price.
Hi Johnny, I've noticed on your deadlifts you sway ever so slightly to your left. Is that the injured hamstring side/is it something you've commented on before, and if so can you link me to where? I'm always really curious on your views of injury prevention and recovery! Thank you!
I have been competing for years and IMO - the USAPL and IPF have degraded into the dirt. The standings have become bogus and the enjoyment of competition is sadly missing.
This is a unique one time situation for nationals due to covid. I hope that you get over yourself enough to see that with the restrictions they are doing what they can to accommodate as many people as they can.
If I ever decide to compete (which is pretty unlikely if I’m being honest) I’m 100% going to whatever meet is most convenient for me. No one’s gonna care if my subpar total is natty or not nor do I care to prove it
You should compete, it's more about the experience than winning... at least for your first meet. The fed shouldn't matter too much as long as they have some kind of history of decent judging, imo.
@@kibskibs498 I mean I’m not dating they are nature but they are drug tested randomly year round and they’ll show up to there gym and make them submit tests immediately.
@@dalem04 Russel was tested close to 20 times in the last two years. A lot aren’t tested outside of competition but the ones who you’d assume would be on gear are tested a lot. Ray Williams was tested about a month and a half ago and isn’t planning on competing for a long time. The only way I think they’d be unnatural is if the usapl lied about test results which I don’t see happening because they are always trying to prove they are a natural organization and if they had the chance to prove one of their big lifters unnatural they would.
I get a rush of adrenaline every time he says "pyounds"
Peeyounds
I think it's more like payoundz
Peeyands
Peounds
Johnny: turning one syllable words into two since 2015
Midnight gang checking in.
oh shit waddup
6AM gang going to sleep checking in
Hi
JONIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Eyebrows the Internet in the AM
That's terrible to hear about the USAPL. Thanks for always being open and honest candito.
Next week: ”Buy an NBA TV Lifetime pass, get a spot in the starting lineup for the Knicks”
I would rather be stabbed in the balls than ever play for the knicks
Soon it will be Elon Musk vs Jeff Bezos on prime time raw nationals.
Lmao underrated comment! You think Musk pulls sumo/eats booty?
@@HooDRidEWhiteY definitely the second one, not sure about the first one lol
@@TheLouisianan lol
Three main takeaways from this video:
1. USAPL is doing everything they can to make the powerlifting experience worse for the lifter and the sport overall, basically scamming with the lifetime deal.
2. While recovering from injury, it’s worthwhile to keep the overall cycle structure the same, but reduce the initial set count, intensity, and duration of cycle, increase back to healthy baseline levels as needed when your injury improves
3. Traffic Cone mode enhances strength, recovery, and sex appeal, and we must buy.
the third one is really important
i LOVE the unbiased view right here, so much respect for you, bro... You are like a poster child of the IPF, too. This is (thankfully) gonna be a huge blow to them, much deserved too...IPF NEEDS to clean up their act, my god they are far from perfect.
inb4 life time ban
as someone who “recreationally” power lifts and plans on competing for the first in the next year or so, this is pretty despicable to see and kind of a deterrent. damn
I wouldn't let what the USAPL is doing keep you from competing altogether. Remember, they're not the only federation. Find a local meet close to you and just do that one.
Agree with Andrew - there is fed poltics bullshit all around the world - my national fed got kicked out of the IPF and suddenly my weightclass changed from right on my walk-around weight of 66kg to being smack in the middle of a 69kg class. My fed made it harder for other feds to have legit drug testing. It sucks, but stay focused on lifting and the good people in the community and how you can help the community yourself.
Look for a NASA meet.
USPA is the most fun to lift in anyways.
Candito is my fashion icon.
Neon crayon mode
Watched both ads and clicked on them to get my man some money.
Youre a true ambassador. 👊🏻👌🏻
My favorite powerlifting channel by far. I always enjoy the content here Candito
Man... Weightlifting has been a mess recently, and now powerlifting too??? What is the world of strength sports coming to 😩
It sucks specially if you're a fan of both
It got popular again but eventually like a New Years resolution, it will fade and only the real lifters will remain.
Seems to me like strongman is still on a huge upswing. Less bullshit in novice/intermediate SM. This coming from a PL'r.
StreetLifting/Weighted Calisthenics is on the rise though. Andrey Smaev getting recognition from devon larratt and from famous russian athletes probably gave streetlifting a ton of exposure.
$$$
Love the short videos. Straight to the point and no BS. No "My Video should be longer than 10 minutes for the algorithm bs". Thanks!
I’m a simple man. I see Candito notification, I drop everything and anything immediately to click and watch.
The straight to the point, no nonsense video every powerlifter wanted concerning nationals. Great vid
I Appreciate your integrity and your willingness to speak up.
Dang. Well, time for USPA drug tested to capitalize on this, step up and start trying to become a viable competitor. Really sad that the fed we've all considered "the most legitimate" is pulling stuff like this.
Their not tho. Their sketchy with their business practice and seem to not give a fuck about the lifter who is the paying customer to their company to compete. Disgusting. All while they have the vail of "strict judging" which very often in their meets is rlly just gratuitous judging in the direction of making the lifts harder which causes deflated and underwhelming performances by lifters. Usually they call a squat high even if its meets definite standards in the rule manual, sometimes they call a good squat thats just there a good lift, they will always call squats that are ATG good, and sometimes they will even call high squats good, and then red light another good lift in the same meet. I think USPA has better and more consistent judging. USAPL standards are a meme where lifters gotta go in wondering if their gonna get reds all over bc of arbitrary technicalities. Tested USPA division should definitely look into this and try to emerge as a clear response to the USAPL. Ive had issues with their judging in the past as Ive competed with them in past, but recently with the taking pictures and video ban so they can make more money and then this, its clear they have no morals and say ethics be damned, their more concerned about their bottomline than the experience of the lifters, because its money for them and the associated sponsors FIRST but quality and consideration of the competition for the lifters SECOND. And then they'll have the balls to act like other feds are shitty and have this smug prick attitude as if their doing you a favor to put on meets while ur the one sustaining their livelihood. Sad.
Thanks for keeping us in the know JC, I started powerlifting 6 years ago and had dreams of being on stage under the lights but after all the shenanigans I’m perfectly happy crushing big weights in a tiny dark room that’s always too hot or too cold
That sumo pull with pause tho... And the orange-blue contrast looks good on you Jonnie, keep it going.
Can we somehow convince Jonnie to make his own federation that’ll become the new gold standard for drug free powerlifting in the US?
He would be great at that.
Just do tested USPA and help it grow. Seems like its way better ran than the USAPL lately anyway.
Come to the dark sideeeeee and go uspa (not untested dark side, although that aspect is better too)
@alex' no it’s cause he started blasting shit lol or blasting more shit
@@GudMarty if you dont believe haack i hope you dont believe anyone. His instant gains switching to uspa are from going natty to juiced, not from "blasting harder"
@@GudMarty He was also fed up with the IPF/ USAPL. I genuinely believe he was natty when he lifted in there.
@@trevor6711 definitely possible. But I also know how easy it is to pass tests so any world record holder or IPF athlete I take with a grain of salt
@@sm-qw9mj 100% possible. No way to tell
Hey man glad to see you’re still around. Used to watch you a lot years ago. Keep it up!
Last time I was this early candito didn't even edit his videos
I need to try his program out sometime. He's such an honest guy with a lot of knowledge and heart.
Glad to see you are doing better. All that matters is the long run.
Sports are about money now, not the actual sport. You can apply this to every sport. Powerlifting is just next in line.
yup, the world is all about money now
That's why I don't trust anyone who thinks powerlifting is a sport lol
Yeah except the lifters barely get any prize money (if at all) when winning meets
Holy shit it’s deadlystriker
@@getpumped87 with that logic, then you shouldn’t trust anyone who considers anything a sport
Your quality is on a whole new level now. Keep it up man. These videos are so fun to watch.
I hadn't seen a candito video in like 7 years. And boy I gotta say, you got thiiiiccc
You forget to end sentence with, "no homo"! 😉
@@scotpak100 Nah, he didn't forget.
Post USAPL Johnny Candito is the next level baby. They best listen to the biggest voice in the sport
You should test your vertical or 40 yard dash, it would just be interesting to see 👀
All about the money man. You can only hope it gets better.
Bring back the “HQ!” (with all sorts of variations) plz.
Keep up the creative intros.. I look forward to what you do every video
Candito the realest one out here
100% agree about the nationals/usapl thing. So unfortunate.
Thank you for giving me the heads up. Totally not doing this meet.
Are you still doing the 7 week program and if so when do you think it’ll be out roughly?
USAPL's website only mentions spectator entry for nationals. Either they've changed it, or it's a big misunderstanding.
Jonnie, I need you to rock a mohawk this year. Year of the mohawk baby!
I gave up on the USAPL when I tried to sign up for judging. It was a lot of hoops to jump through. Add in giving grief over ammonia caps, music...it just wasn't fun any longer. Two years was all and I bounced after that.
I’m thankful that, as a novice powerlifter, I was introduced to the USPA before the USAPL. USPA seems like a much more accommodating league, especially for inexperienced lifters
I believe the lifetime membership just gets you into Nattys as a Spectator NOT as a Competitor
Just wait until you see our Lifetime Lift shorts deal.
You don’t get an automatic entry into nationals with the lifetime membership option
Comments posting so fast Johnny won’t even see this
they should start implementing microtransactions for warm up equipment availability and rest time intervals
Usapl has been going downhill for years. They’ve gotten greedy. It’s a damn shame
I see you with your Goku / Naruto color scheme
I agree that it was bullshit that the USAPL offered the lifetime members a chance at Nationals before people that had EARNED their place to be at Nationals... great video Jonnie
Damn, come here to Canada and promote the CPU. It's way less competitive and you'd be like the Jeremy Lin of the CBA.
Good looks on that amazon link.
USAPL: We wuz swindlin'.
I see their egregious lifetime membership but I can't find info on guaranteed nationals. If that is true, literally all respect lost; straight to USPA and, feet up bench :)
I joined uspa this year because they were more active in my state... looks like I got lucky.
And (short guy here) feet up bench :)
love the smash bros at the start!!! Candito Burrito!
I don’t believe many individuals will purchase the lifetime membership. So I don’t think there will be much of an issue with people buying their way into raw nats but I can I understand why that can be an area of concern. It is also difficult to have meets during covid so I understand why they have been postponing meets. It’s been a frustrating year for both lifters and the USAPL hoping things get better as society goes back to normal.
Can anyone provide a source for this? Their website says it’s free spectator entry. Did USAPL change this, or did they never offer money placement for nationals to begin with?
When it’s difficult keeping eye contact with Candito in this video 😂😂
I got into bench nationals cause of the previous placing rules. I definitely am not ok with the money issues USAPL has going on however I do believe that it all stems from covid and while I do not have any proof I think that the USAPL and the IPF are hurting for money bad.
The USAPL needs massive boycotting from the members. What theyre doing isnt normal and they are obviously abusing the loyalty of their members.
Ay yo jonnie, any update on that 7week program you're working on?
Yes please johnny!!
Subbed due to this vid thanks Jonny 🤜🏻🤜🏻🤜🏻
Pay to play powerlifting, EA style!
Man if you are in houston, you need to come get a session in at my "home" gym.
Sounds like the USAPL is learning from bodybuilding feds
Most feds at a bb show won't let you take videos at their show or give you a critique without paying for it which can be costly
I always found it ridiculous that you have to pay a yearly membership fee + pay to get into the show/meet. It should be that if you pay a yearly membership fee you get 10-15% off each meet/show you do.
Who stores their ladder like that?
Your reasoning makes sense watching this video.... who am I kidding? I skipped straight to the comments lmao
The smile after the 525 :))
kind of surprised that no one else seems to be talking about the USAPL being scummy.
Some of the best video editing I’ve seen on RUclips where did u learn?
Oh geez..orange wave tights coming to a gym near you.
Agreed
USAPL meets only come to my area in Missouri ONCE a year. They made this years meet a private event. So if you are not a member of the gym that is hosting it then you are shit outta luck.
I worked hard to have my own home gym setup so I'm not gonna pay a gym to join and compete in USAPL. USPA it is
Sad to see the USAPL go this direction 😒
It’s ok, we always have the Candito 🔥
RUclips algorithm do your thing
Been looking for training tights to wear on C&J days. Thanks.
I have competed in every Nationals since 2015 and I hate what the USAPL is doing. It should simply be Top 14. Primetime Nats. This would go against my own wanting to compete but I know where I stand strength wise. I would love to compete but I’m not going to take a spot away from someone who would be much more competitive that me.
The lifetime membership thing is braindead who is going go commit to competing like that within the USAPL specifically for that long for that price.
Hi Johnny, I've noticed on your deadlifts you sway ever so slightly to your left. Is that the injured hamstring side/is it something you've commented on before, and if so can you link me to where? I'm always really curious on your views of injury prevention and recovery! Thank you!
He commented about this before I think around 6 months ago. He definitely mentioned it on his ig but I can recall if he addressed it on yt
mixed grip imbalance, he's switching to hook.
Candito would be a good plant based proponent
I'm trendy since I quit USAPL back in November.
the sad thing is there's ABSOLUTELY no headlines about this and there won't be any
In Europe anual memberships to any official national sports organization is like 6$...
Amuricans as always ripping off at everything they can
Wow never thought powerlifting would be come pay to play like video games 🤦♂️
I have been competing for years and IMO - the USAPL and IPF have degraded into the dirt. The standings have become bogus and the enjoyment of competition is sadly missing.
Your outfit + color scheme + headset, makes you look like a Pokemon.
I 'm going to rename you - Barbellbasaur.
I didn’t even know about that lifetime membership that is absolutely ridiculous
Usapl needs to get its shit together
shame how leagues and organizations are ruining the true meaning of sports. same thing is occurring in arm wrestling with the WAL and PAL right now
Editing is clean as fuck
Very similar to whats going on in uspsa this year. There holding registration lottery. Ill pass on that and shoot a for fun match
When the IPF overlord is displeased, you know you've fucked up :D
This is a unique one time situation for nationals due to covid. I hope that you get over yourself enough to see that with the restrictions they are doing what they can to accommodate as many people as they can.
USAPL turning into the IWF
If I ever decide to compete (which is pretty unlikely if I’m being honest) I’m 100% going to whatever meet is most convenient for me. No one’s gonna care if my subpar total is natty or not nor do I care to prove it
You should compete, it's more about the experience than winning... at least for your first meet. The fed shouldn't matter too much as long as they have some kind of history of decent judging, imo.
USAPL seems like such shit, that even as a natty lifter, im more inclined to go to USPA
And uspa has the deadlift bar too😂that and the bench press rules make me lean towards it. I just did my first meet today too. Incredible atmosphere
Bro the funny part is USAPL is so juicy it’s not even funny. Russ, Ashton, Sawyer, all these young guys are juiced to the gills 😂
@@kibskibs498 I mean I’m not dating they are nature but they are drug tested randomly year round and they’ll show up to there gym and make them submit tests immediately.
@@zachdion2586 You should go look up testing numbers some time. Most lifters are never tested.
@@dalem04 Russel was tested close to 20 times in the last two years. A lot aren’t tested outside of competition but the ones who you’d assume would be on gear are tested a lot. Ray Williams was tested about a month and a half ago and isn’t planning on competing for a long time. The only way I think they’d be unnatural is if the usapl lied about test results which I don’t see happening because they are always trying to prove they are a natural organization and if they had the chance to prove one of their big lifters unnatural they would.
Be thinking about getting back into my org....then seeing what the hell they just did is surprising. Back to functional training lmao
USPA gang rise up
Go to the dark side (non USAPL) and hop on a deadlift bar
The USAPL situation is just plain sad