OG Craig Monson bench presses 500 lbs with wide grip 9 times in 1985
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Craig Monson, first started lifting weights in 1962 when he was 12, and was considered one of the most muscular guys in Los Angeles during his late teens in the late 1960s.
From 1967 to 1970 he worked out in his back yard, and his close neighborhood friend's garage, during this era. Future Crip founder, Raymond Washington, got his start in weightlifting hanging around Craig Monson and other Avenues.
When Craig he arrived at Tracy and San Quentin prisons after a 1970 arrest for murder, he was already the largest inmate on the yard. When he got out of prison, he decided to compete as a bodybuilder and throughout the 1980s he competed several times.
This video shows Craig Monson working out at City Gym in Los Angeles located on Figueroa where the Staples Center currently stands.
Location: Los Angeles
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Watch the Venice Beach footage of Craig Monson working out, you can clearly see him benching 500 lbs: kzhead.info/sun/gduombR8qIFtpoE/bejne.html
That was 405lbs that he lifted.
....my bad, that was 500lbs at Venice Beach
500lbs definitely in the Venice Beach footage
with the wide grip too.
streetgangs I like this video classic
Skull crushers with 315lbs ladies and gentlemen. No wrist wraps no special elbow sleeves. Strongest arms in human history.
John Do more like a jm press than a skull crusher, still big weight and a strong dude none the less
😂😂😂😂😂
Hey I seen casalberry doing 415 for 10 reps😂
@kidphresh2000 actually hes still in pretty good shape for his age. Guess what? You're going to get old also
John Do ummmmm nooooo its mark Henry ok even though this dude was super strong mark Henry went to the Olympics and won worlds strongest man twice.
Planet Fitness would had kicked this dude out just for walking in!
Roided up
Thats funny on God
frfr
Lol right!🤣
Lol
I trained and slept at this Gym in the eighties. I had no family and no support and nowhere to go. Diego Burgos the owner and Julio the manager were more than family to me at that time in my life. Craig Monson what can I say was a true source of inspiration and admiration for everyone there and at Venice Beach no matter what background they may have come from. I was in my early twenties and would sometimes laugh at all the grunts and noises he would make during these brutal workout sessions. Craig was so big and so strong he would make mere workout sessions for him into an actual mind boggling event and an eye opening experience for everyone else.
wow
You a stand-up dude not many left.
what do you do now mate ?how's everything?
I always loved the sound of the iron plates clinging together
"Listen to them, children of the night..... What music they make!" - ---- Bella Lugosi (Dracula)
Indeed
That"s not a bench press, it's an incline, which is way harder.
Lets Go at 5:30 he does the bench press
Lets Go incline is just a variation of the bench press
Indica Strain incline is way harder.
Chad Tep oh don't I know it! I don't know about everyone else but if I lower that weight down to my chest on incline my shoulders scream for help...if I don't stop a good inch or two b4 I touch it's gon be a bad day
jrod good looking out bro
Ogs back then looked like body builders Ogs now look like they smokers
TakeOffOn HisDumbAss thats what theyre gonna look like in 2040 too lmfao
Modal Soul they gonna look way worst then
TakeOffOn HisDumbAss real shit
yes i was a jitt in the 80s and i remember when one would get out of prison this is how they would look we had bases too that big they was just taking dope from jitts i got on that iron too but not as big is this guy i may be close in his weight but he is cut too I'm 260 pounds got 20 inch arms his look to be 22 inch just a guess
lonewolf87818 lmfao
That’s when being brolic was the norm the good ol days. Now dudes want to look and dress gay and be the next top models smh
Carbon 15 but dude is actually gay tho
and shoot you real quick too smh
1lifestyle wait what??
Moneyright _ he likes boys.... Not hating on the OG,it's common info
Carbon 15 you got damn right I’m not cut from a muthafucking fun boys cloth
This nigga was the physical prototype for all L.A. gang bangers in the 70s. THIS IS THE MAN WHO TOLD RAYMOND WASHINGTON HE WASNT WORTHY OF JOINING HIS GANG ( THE AVENUES ). A LEGEND.
sun rah 44 dats brazy
sun rah 44 he whipped Raymond Washington ass to
sun rah 44 you have to look at the age difference between Creig and Raymond...Raymond was like 15 and bruh was like 20
His name comes up alot on Kev Macs channel,which is more about the history of how different hoods got started than talking to the younger guys.
derion james you sound dumb af
This man was strong as hell
Ikr I was shocked and impressed at the end , when he started flat benching that weight. I was disappointed until i saw that, (especially after what appeared to be a circle simulation lol) thay gave me some understanding of his strength, it honestly didn't seem real
The skull crushers impressed me
@@jalynnoble8850 those skull crushers would have destroyed my elbows
@@goldenwolf8081 my elbows felt like poppin jus by watching 😂
@@hmoney14 lol what makes Craig monson such a beast is that my best skull crusher/overhead like he did is 75lbs for 2 slow okayish reps I can barley get to 100 currently and Craig did 315 and still looked like he could have added 5 or 10 more lbs
C.T brought me here!!!
Me too! He IS a lil Craig Monson!
Monster kody brought me here
Me too
Each 1 teach 1
This why cowards started shooting
Prison is a whom different story
Facts
were they really cowards or smart. Look at dude and tell me you fighting him.
Exactly
@@x5starhustla if youre afraid to get whooped, just say that. Cowards these days trying to justify their spiritless ways instead of manning thafuc up is always comedy. Straight marks.
1:16 Teena Marie “Lover Girl” playing in the back ground. Much respect to The OG Craig Monson. This was 85’ I’ve been training since 99’ and still have yet to see anyone back arm 3 plates, absolutely amazing.
This nigga look like CJ off San Andreas when you max your muscle out😂
2:50 50 Cent's pops Silver Dollar in the background lol
That's good!
😂
DaBrute 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thats hilarious 🤣
DAMN this dude was laying down doing 200 on tricep extensions and 500 on incline goddamn
I believe he was doin 405 on the incline & at 5:30 of the clip he did 495 for reps on the bench press. Str8 beast!
225 tricep press on the bench
3:20 He’s lying on the bench reaching back NO SPOT and lifting 3 plates (around 300 pounds) off the ground and doing skull crushers for 8 solid ass reps…..INSANE!
yeah that is fucking insane...……………….
And he did it with a straight bar. No ez-curl smh #monster
I'm so glad they have footage.... this is what legends are made of
I'm glad this man is getting the publicity he deserves for the newer generations...He had gotten some back in the 1980's...He has one of the most interesting stories ever, and was from Southern California...
exceptional genetics, symmetry, and definition. Kudos
Brings back memories...all those exercises are classics. Love em.
He's the guy CT Fletcher said he was the biggest man he ever seen on the yard. Ever. That's who. Mr. Craig Monson
Yes, CT said Craig was the biggest guy he ever seen, including Arnold and Sergio
The triceps workout with 200 plus seriously is pretty dam impressive
He's a beast! When CT said that this was the biggest guy he was right. This brother is HUGE. On swole as they say in the streets
At 4:51 Damn, even Pablo Escobar was drawn into Craig Munson's routine 😂😂
Hahahhahhahhaaaaa
😂😂😂😂😂
Is this true?
Oldskool iron game is what we're watching. I love the sound of the iron clanging together. He wasn't slamming anything either.
Craig Monson is a amazing bodybuilder. He should a 12 time Mr. Olympia
My boy a lot of our heroes come from the streets
Straight beast. I love watching these old vids. Keep them coming.
Legends never die...respect to street gangs y’all sumn special
Those skull crushers with that heavy ass weight was killing my elbows just watching it
why I gotta be a craccer?
James Matern Monson used heavy weights because it made his physique last longer he was able to keep his muscles way into his 60s, www.flickr.com/photos/craigmonson/32634910043/in/photolist-U71dTh-VozAfr-U71dQm-UwJSoh-UKyh14-UzuWnD-Uvehyh-UKygvB-SXMgXg-RHQrGF-UzuW9T-Uvehpu-UarLzS-SLseYX-SLseY6-RHQrEM-RHQsf4-SJ2veu-UHr2Z5-SLsf4B-UKygU2-UwJSro-UwJSuQ-TV2imC-SXMgVn-RHQrLP-U56TrN-NrQxRL-PDp2jA-PDkNMC-PGATk6-PDp8Uu-PDkBDA-NrY9x5-NrY1rW-PGzV48-P8ZBqh-PGzgTr-NtcX6x-NrX1WL-P93PUE-NrXyrj-NrWTw5-NrXDDy-P92EM3-PGzHrv-P93xM9-NrUf1s-NrTWCS-PDjnBu
He was like a real comic book hero. Someone should make something about him going against other lifters in cartoon or comic book form.
Craig Monson was no joke. OG’s took care of they bodies and looked like pro body builders.
What’s a og workout I can do with just a barbell
That's true og shit u don't see this now days we need to bring back this element
Discipline...
What an illuminating video. Hardcore doesn't even begin.... I love it! Truly, an all out attitude would have to 'work it! " to keep up with this depth of training ( or personal abuse, which ever comes first, or 30,000 miles.). Thanks be to the responsible party for whom this is possible. This IS history! Now it can be passed along to hungry Ironmen everywhere. Craig Monson is a stellar example of achieving something you desired, yay, hungered for SO much, you just made it happen!!! Can't wait to view other vids of you! Amazing! Thank you.
He never competed against Arnold and Sergio, think he would have won, he was a much bigger dude as far as height and width. This dude was a legend and myth while still being alive. All the early gang members like Big Tookie and Raymond emulated Big Craig Munson.
Facts 💯
Not Sergio
Absolute legend! Respect to the big guy
This video gets me fired up it makes me perform like a champ at the gym inspiration
You dude's can't count or you can't see that's 5 plates all day which is 495 considered 500 if you lames knew about buffing iron if he did 500 with a wide grip for 9 reps law of average his bench is at his least 650 real talk and I'll take it to the bank.
probably about 610 if they were full ROM. Still stupid strong. James strickland has hit 500X11
@@silatguy Eric Spoto did 18 x 500lb flat bench raw on video.
@@yozkopf3000 yeah i saw it years ago
5 plates plus bar =505 not 495. Get your math right
@@lukehood5546 You need to get your math right because 5 plates plus bar does in fact =495 not 505. the bar is only 45 lbs, and 10 45lbs plates add up to 450.
awesome, first time i've seen video footage of this Monson
Beast
It's a thing of beauty watching monson lift these heavy weight with such control
Mr Craig monson was definitely built different pure legend
I use to do security with Craig at the original Dubblins Bar in West Hollywood back in 2004. We worked together for about 4 year's after that. I still see him every now and then at Venice Beach. He was one of those brotha's back in the old Gapp Band video "Party Train" i Learned a lot for him.
i bet you got some great stories.
streetgangs Haha I do😂😂😂!! ... some are funny and others are personal but Craig is a LEGEND and I am glad I got to work with him, I've got Nothing but RESPECT for him. Have you thought about looking him up? If so tell him one of his buddy's from the Original Dubblins said hello please. ( if I don't see him first)
streetgangs What happened to all the videos you said you got coming out ? Glass Malone in Watts ? New interview with Bone ? The name South Central ? Fact Check on how Tookie wasn't the one knocked out in Athens Park ? C'mon bro you gotta keep this shit popping with historical events-
What’s his workout routine
Ok you talking bout the Party Train video one of my favorites!!!
Respect to the OG Craig Monson.
Amazing video.
Mad respect. Give credit where credit is due, he’s earned those gains
Big Trucc! heard this dudes name from every tripple O.G on every video, glad to finally put a face to the name
Standing tricep extensions and skull crushers with 2 plates he was one strong dude.
Awesome old school footage!
Great video!
tyller robinson thanks
Thanks for checking it out, we got 2 more old school clips coming of Craig Monson.
Mane he was built like He-men action figure in real life that's crazy. I see why CT looked up too you and arnold didn't want you posing you could smash arnold any day of the week. Your the real deal terminator.
Craig Monson was the truth the biggest bodybuilder of the 80s he would be able to stand up against some of these bodybuilders today. 🌞tribe
What’s he’s routine
Yep minus the juice
Dope Concept 👌💪🔥
This is extremely rare footage 😮💪💯
Man he was stronger than Arnold
Man....It would be dope as hell if someone had footage of Tookie driving iron
Heron Kincade right I heard he was pretty strong too. This guy just STRONG LOL..for no reason
This guy taught tookie how to lift
Heron Kincade dido
There is. I’ve seen some grainy footage in Compton of him lifting in 1980/1983 in someone’s front garden. Doing 80/100 kg curls
@@264144253 where can we see it ?
Dude was super Human lol
An absolute Beast💪🏾👍🏽
Legend 👌
THIS IS EXTRAORDINARY!!!!!!!
Yes it is...😲
To think that , that was back then before all the : aas overuse, hgh insulin over use suppliments , nutrition knowledge , training knowledge, training equipment , and he's a bodybuilder? Damn
Still waiting on that interview thats going to be epic
That behind the neck triceps press with two plates is impressive.
5:30 he benches 500lbs for everyone saying its 405lbs. Do you listen to song or just skim thru it...
He could have been a world class powerlifter
All natural . I salute you Sir.
I admire Mr. Monson 💪🏾💪🏾
Wow omg man I never seen no shit like this in my life brother. I thought I was going hard 💪🏾. Dam man . This dude is no joke
Mr. Malosi Shits unreal same here lol I gotta step my shit up
ISYMFS 2000 lol you no. I’m working out right now brother
ISYMFS 2000 ive studied this man for over 10yrs💯
@@vegalee8955 why, and what you learned
Bingo! We have a winnah!
Hey Old School bodybuilder Leroy Colbert always said wide grip bench for a great chest.
This man is not human
OG made Arnold look like Mr. Rogers ... Str8 up! "It's a beautiful day on The Avenue.." 😂
*THIS MAN IS INDIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FORMATION OF BOTH THE CRIPS AND THE BLOODS! THIS MAN WAS AND STILL IS A LEGEND!*
I can see that. If Raymond never got kicked out of the garage where the Avenues worked out in, he would have never started the Crips.
@@streetgangsmonson was stupid he never had the black people back he thought since everyone respected him he could kick it everywhere which is stupid if he wasn’t big they would’ve treated him bad they didn’t really like him they was scared of em terrible leader tookie a lot better but monson was stronger then tookie too could’ve been a real legend like tookie
This is what happens when somebody is born with raw power and has the will to develop strength! This man's Feats of Strength which to him were no big deal he would just call it Tuesday where and still are amazing! I saw an interview with him and CT Fletcher where big Munson said he tried steroids but it wasn't for him. That's right ladies and gentlemen this man was natural and his strength was given to him by God!
He actually admitted he used steroids and was pretty frank about it but he did explain the level he reached before without them.
Damn . I never seen Monson in action . I've heard CT FLETCHER talk about Monson a few times over the last few years . Great video .
OG by name.. OG by nature. monsterous.
Og Craig Munsun!!! La Legend!! Blue rage black redemption RipTookie
Stanley tookie Williams was inspired by this man
Creg you remember when I did bench press 550 pounds 5 times! I was 28 years old) now I am 44 years old and can do 400 pounds 2-3 times, I just don’t do heavy anymore. You always was inspiration Creg! Unreal like a cartoon , in good way of course )
Jesus the OG was huge and strong!!! DAMN!!!
Big Trucc The OG's OG!!!!!💪💪💪
YA BOY O how you know that nick name? You right
YA BOY O: TRu£👆
🧿♿️
At 6:10 that looks physically impossible. I not even sure how you counter balance that much weight going behind your head.....
yeaaaah something tells me these ol guys plates were about 20lbs shy
Nah those pig irons were prolly even heavier than these rubber/plastic plates
He’s a beast
I grew up on 83rd and Hooper, I use to hangout with Craig's younger brother Runt. I knew his two other brothers Teddy and Carlton. Back in 71' and 72'...
This video is better than the last 3 Interviews Alonzo has posted.
Bruh is a beast
You from Oklahoma City?
Shariff Tucker Yep
405 BOY what part?
Shariff Tucker What makes you ask?
405 BOY It ain't nothing like that bro just asking my bad
Trill Willie will bobo. I just learn something from this warrior by doing wide grip is making your chest do most of the work BRILLIANT
Craig is the best!
Damn OG was extra yoked....G's now days look all scrawny lol
yeah he was, thanks for watching.
The OGs had to fight with their hands and not with guns.
#Cali OGs are Military made ! #LA
Yea I started working out...but after watching this...yup, I'm good on the low teir, Craig was a machine!
Beast💪💪💪
Yo that’s CT Fletcher on the left! I knew I recognized that voice. He was balding already, damn! I wonder when he said fuck it, and just started shaving that shit?
Jon Olivas FACTS
CT Fletcher's got a video in like 2015 with hair wtf you talking about
This is actually Incline bench which is harder than flat bench
Yup.
Insane!!!
OG from the Eastside... I remember his younger brother, "Runt" (R.I.P.) ❤
Just all ova the gym picking everything up!!!!....if u don't sit your big ass down somewhere, scaring everybody and shit lol...
We used to work out and spar just to be ready to knock a enemy out... Banging was really like brotherhxxd atleast in my set
J Batiste i ain't gon front.. I got down with 3 sissies.. One got me good.. He had chunk ems.. I seen him in the pen years later and we got cool.. We was smashing Mexicans proper like.. It was fucked up to cause my neighbor from across the street was in there and we couldn't talk.. Mexican.. His moms used to feed a nigga for real.. Smh
J Batiste I ain't no hands or heart but my fingers can dial 9-11 and press charges on a nigga
Hector Lopez 😂😂😂
Dam,one bad asss dude,strong as a bull and a body to die for!!
STR8 Beast!!
This dude slapped raymond washington?
Daaaammmmmm
That brother has some power!!!
Watching this takes me back to 6th period weight room class in high school back in the old, old days, before fitness was fashionable. Just football players, athletes, thugs, and wanna-be's like me working out together doing crazy feats of strength (AND we all knew good form!). No BS, no pretentiousness, no fancy workout clothes. No such things as carrying around shakes and pre-workout and all that. No plastic/rubberized plates and crossfit stuff. Just workin out hard, pumping iron! Brotherhood back then.