Doug Young

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Doug Young was a behemoth of a man who commanded respect for both his performance and his physique. He is a co-captain for 70’s Big and literally embodies what it means to be big and strong.


Young was a national and world champion multiple times throughout his career while competing in the 242 lb. weight class (he also competed in the 275 lb. class). In the 1977 nationals, he posted a 2017 pound total (squatting 722, benching 556, and deadlifting 738)…with three broken ribs. Doug was known for his benching ability, and is credited with bench of 612 pounds in 1978 while wearing just a t-shirt.


Doug Young


1975 Sr. National Champion @ 242: 705-534-688=1929


1975 IPF World Champion @ 242: 699-529-699=1929


1976 Sr. National Champion @ 242: 710-555-735=2000


1976 IPF World Champion @ 242: 705-562-738=2005


1977 Sr. National Champion @ 242: 722-556-738=2017


1977 IPF World Champion @ 242: 699-545-710=1956


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Here is a video of Mark Rippetoe talking about seeing Doug Young at the 1980 World Championships:




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Posted in by Justin Lascek: October 27, 2009

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