In a recent YouTube video, Seth Feroce, a retired bodybuilder renowned for his prowess in the fitness world, issued a challenge to both himself and his fans. The task at hand: Feroce lifting weights until reaching a cumulative total of 20000 pounds, with a focus on speed and endurance.
A prominent figure in the 2000s bodybuilding scene, Seth Feroce enjoyed a successful career marked by his muscular strength. Furthermore, after a decade of competitive bodybuilding seasons, he gracefully retired from the professional stage while maintaining his health.
In his post-competitive life, Feroce redirected his fitness focus from aesthetic pursuits to prioritizing health and longevity. Also, transitioning from celebrated bodybuilder to a proponent of balanced and sustainable fitness, he remains dedicated to physical training beyond the spotlight.
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Despite his retirement, Seth Feroce recently took on a challenge that put his strength and endurance to the test. Moreover, the workout, designed by the late Christopher Pickford, serves as a testament to Feroce’s ongoing commitment to fitness excellence.
“So the video you’re about to watch is me completing 20,000 pounds lifted cumulatively between squats, deadlifts, and bench press with 135. In order to get to 20,000 pounds with 135 pounds, you have to get 150 reps. So 150 reps is the goal.”
Bodybuilder Seth Feroce Pushes Limits, Lifting 20,000 Pounds in 6 Minutes Challenge”
Seth Feroce recently undertook a formidable challenge, aiming to lift more than 20,000 pounds in under six minutes. Also, the task involved utilizing squats, deadlifts, and bench presses exclusively. Here’s a glimpse into how he conquered the challenge.
“So, by the title of this video, you’re like lifting 20,000 pounds, what the fuck are you talking about? So, I post my hero workouts every single day in my Instagram stories and last night’s was the Christopher Pickford, in which you had to lift 20,000 pounds.”
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“You have to pick a weight on the barbell and lift that cumulatively to get to 20,000 pounds. Any exercises you want. So I was like okay, bench, squat, deadlift. I can do all those and I can do a lot of them, anywhere between 135 and 225 pounds but how quick can you get that done.”
“How quick can I get to 20,000 pounds. That’s the challenge of the workout. Just exhaust yourself doing it that way. So I was like fuck yeah. I can do that. I bet you I know I can do a shit load of squats. My total the best I ever got with Seth Tour last year was 225 I did it 41 times. I can get 50 with 135 and still not be gassed. So 135 is the number.”
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After completing the workout, Feroce conducted a comprehensive review of his performance.
“Six minutes and one second. I lost count and I ended up doing 155 reps with 135 to get to a grand total of 20,000 pounds in like 20,950 pounds or some shit like that I think is what it was.”
“Gassed. Put myself through it. My thing is, I think this is one that everybody could do,” said Seth Feroce.
In his quest for a fit physique, Seth Feroce sets and achieves new goals, considering a return to competitive bodybuilding. He follows high-intensity training, a method shared with bodybuilding legend Dorian Yates.
Post-retirement, Feroce maintains significant strength, highlighting resilience beyond the competitive stage. Aiming to inspire, he urges others to take on ambitious fitness challenges.
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Overview
Retired bodybuilder Seth Feroce recently took on a challenging fitness feat, aiming to lifting a total of 20000 pounds in under six minutes. Inspired by a workout designed by Christopher Pickford, Feroce performed squats, deadlifts, and bench presses with a 135-pound weight. Surpassing his goal, he completed 155 reps in six minutes and one second, highlighting his enduring strength and commitment to fitness excellence. Encouraging broad participation, Feroce believes this accessible challenge can engage individuals across the fitness community.
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