The Mike Hummel Story

Submitted by jon on May 14, 2008 - 7:58am.

At the APF/AAPF Master's Nationals held May 4 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Mike Hummel, 242, bench pressed 600 pounds as an M1. That, in itself, is not an insignificant achievement. Even more impressive, Hummel did it with only one arm. Hummel lost his left arm a few years ago at the mid-forearm. After extensive rehabilitation, he began training again and with the help of a prosthetic is able to compete. The prosthetic features a hinge and screw clamp, allowing him to "grip" the bar. Here's video of Hummel's feat:

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Submitted by NASAKYCHAIRMAN on May 14, 2008 - 8:09am. » quote

WOW!!!

Congratulations Mike Hummel!

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 8:12am. » quote

Anyone who says humans are limited in their capacity to accomplish virtually anything we set our minds to needs to "stay on the porch!"
Congratulations! an amazing accomplishment!

Bill Lindsey
Roanoke, Virginiadu

Submitted by bobgaynor (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 8:28am. » quote

You really have to see this to appreciate it.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 8:30am. » quote

He is a bad ass. Enough said.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 8:49am. » quote

this is the kinda shit that needs to make it somewhere on the cover of PLUSA, instead we get people who curl.

Submitted by dopar66 on May 14, 2008 - 8:58am. » quote

That is amazing! A 600 bench right by itself is amazing enough, but to be able to do it with "a few years of rehab" is ridiculous.

My hat is in my hand.

God Bless.

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One rep
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Submitted by Luyando (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 9:10am. » quote

Huge Congrats Mike! Mike is a great guy! Good things happen for good people!

Submitted by kamakawiwoole on May 14, 2008 - 9:35am. » quote

AWESOME JOB FANTASTIC !!!!!

Submitted by john land (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 9:35am. » quote

nice job. looked like you more in the tank too.

Submitted by RonLHuillier on May 14, 2008 - 10:14am. » quote

awe inspiring!!!

Submitted by Jim Patterson on May 14, 2008 - 10:14am. » quote

I saw Mike compete at the Raw Unity Meet in Florida a couple months ago. He was very impressive there as well, busting out 518 raw at 237 BWT. He was doing reps with 405 in the warmup room. Nice guy to boot! Congrats Mike!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 10:40am. » quote

This is reminiscent of Kim Brownfield, the guy who competed in Inzer's Baddest Bench a while back with the aid of crutches. He too, I believe, was a 600LB. bencher as well. Great lift, Mike. This is the kind of stuff I find just as inspiring as watching someone set a WR with their full physical capabilities.

Submitted by DrDudleyRobey on May 14, 2008 - 10:50am. » quote

Great Work!

Submitted by dopar66 on May 14, 2008 - 12:49pm. » quote

john land wrote:

nice job. looked like you more in the tank too.

Roger that! What do you reckon the time was from the press command to the rack command, maybe 1.5 seconds tops? That was crazy bar speed!

God Bless.

Submitted by Rudy Hillyard (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 2:14pm. » quote

Congradulations Mike,

Amazing lift (bench), inspirational and a wonderful show of persivierence and determination.

Rudy Hillyard

Submitted by Marcus on May 14, 2008 - 2:16pm. » quote

That's just crazy. Some people have amazing will power.

Submitted by glennb242 on May 14, 2008 - 2:44pm. » quote

After seeing that there is no reason to ever complain or whine about not working harder to make a lift. My life somehow seems simpler now.

Great job and great lift!

Glenn Baggett
NGBB Elite

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 3:13pm. » quote

inspirational!

Submitted by Eric Talmant on May 14, 2008 - 4:18pm. » quote

I met Mike at this year's Raw Unity Meet. He is a class act, a great representative for our sport, and an incredible bench presser.

Congratulations Mike!

Eric Talmant
CITIUS,ALTIUS,FORTIUS

Submitted by Lattimer on May 14, 2008 - 6:22pm. » quote

I met Mike a few years ago and saw him lift several times. Very inspirational--and crazy strong.

Shawn Lattimer

www.shawnlattimer.com

Submitted by Michael A Taylor on May 14, 2008 - 7:17pm. » quote

Putting the "Old" in old school powerlifting

That is amazing.

Submitted by Lance Slaughter on May 14, 2008 - 7:34pm. » quote

Wow. That is inspiring. Truly remarkable.

Lance Slaughter

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 7:59pm. » quote

Not only an AMAZING and MOTIVATING man but an AMAZING friend.
MUCH LOVE TO MIKE and CONGRADULATIONS ON YOUR LIFT..........MORE TO COME!!!

Submitted by sborg (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 9:35pm. » quote

WTF?!!! That was awesome. Who loses half their forearm and says, "Who needs two hands? I'm going to bench 600 lbs."

Submitted by Byron Nichols (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 9:55pm. » quote

Wow! That was incredible....and amazing! Great job!!

Submitted by Ken Ufford (not verified) on May 14, 2008 - 11:20pm. » quote

WOW I do not even know what to say except that is one of the most awsome things I have seen in the past 29 years or so!! Unreal that is worthy of some kind of PLUSA cover and story in there as well. Nice job. That is simply inspiring. Ken Ufford

Submitted by Jack Twet (not verified) on May 15, 2008 - 12:33am. » quote

VERY IMPRESSIVE!

This makes a 600 Lbs bencher from up North, who has both arms, and an additional 100+ Lbs of bodyweight to boot, NOT look so impressive.

Submitted by Jason Centoni on May 15, 2008 - 12:35am. » quote

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Unreal thanks for posting that !!! Unreal No words could ever give that the respect its due

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 15, 2008 - 6:06am. » quote

Amazing.

Submitted by sborg (not verified) on May 15, 2008 - 10:41am. » quote

"Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic man. Mike Hummel will be that man. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster."

Submitted by sborg (not verified) on May 15, 2008 - 10:43am. » quote

Anonymous wrote:

Not only an AMAZING and MOTIVATING man but an AMAZING friend.

It's like you need to make up a new word just to describe him. "AMAZIVATING!"

Submitted by JimRay on May 15, 2008 - 1:57pm. » quote

Jack Twet wrote:

VERY IMPRESSIVE!

This makes a 600 Lbs bencher from up North, who has both arms, and an additional 100+ Lbs of bodyweight to boot, NOT look so impressive.

I'm not sure if you're referring to me, but I certainly fit the bill. I can't compare to him, that's for sure. Great job, Mike.

(ps. It is unfortunate that someone would try to spoil Mike's thread with an insult to ANYone else, whether it was me or not. Also, welcome to the internet, as this is your first post.)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 16, 2008 - 4:23pm. » quote

Very impressive!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 16, 2008 - 4:55pm. » quote

no arm! thats AMAZING!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 16, 2008 - 4:59pm. » quote

thanks

Submitted by isbell on May 19, 2008 - 5:53pm. » quote

Very inspiring story!

makes me want to hit the gym.

Submitted by cutegirl (not verified) on June 1, 2008 - 11:28am. » quote

that is my dad! GO DADDY!!!!!!!!!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 1, 2008 - 11:32am. » quote

go mike

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 1, 2008 - 5:07pm. » quote

OMG

Submitted by muchmedic (not verified) on June 2, 2008 - 1:47am. » quote

I was the medic on the scene of his accident, and we have been friends every since, very layed back guy. I've been to a few meets and he's always trying to get better. Awesome is the word, Dee

Submitted by hayley (not verified) on June 20, 2008 - 5:34pm. » quote

hi dee, this is mike's daughter,hayley.thank u 4 saving my daddy's life! we love u!

Submitted by Craig Robelen (not verified) on July 2, 2008 - 6:06pm. » quote

What an amazing accomplishment by a truly terrific guy! I met Mike through business and you couldn't meet a better individual. He is truly an inspiration and is always encouraging others. Way to be the best you can be!