r/Strongman Challenge Series: Jesse Marunde Memorial 20-Rep Squat

Sorry for all the reps, promise we'll get back to the heavy stuff shortly!

We've done this since 2013 to honor the late Jesse Marunde, USA strongman who placed 2nd in WSM in 2005, was notorious for his "SQUAT MORE" mantra and his nasty 20 rep squat sets. Jesse died of a genetic heart failure on July 25th 2007 during a training session in Sequim, WA. While I didn't know Jesse, the Sequim Strongman Crew was the group that loaned my university the strongman equipment that we all started on, I've competed in Sequim at contests put on by Jesse's former friends and training partners, and been around people who knew him. It's clear he is greatly missed, had a great effect on the community, and the Sequim Crew is carrying on his legacy.

RULES

• Heavy as you can go. Tell us your bodyweight when you post the video. Same scoring as June's 20-rep deadlift, which u/trebemot will be doing shortly.

• Sleeves OK, no wraps

• Must be to parallel depth and must be filmed in such a way that this is clear. Some tips on filming squats.

• Barbell, Buffalo bar, axle, or SSB

• Credit given for 20 squats maximum, so if you fall short that's okay and we'll score it anyway but if you go over 20 then you'll only get credit for the 20.

#Happy squatting.

LINKS

• Last year's contest

• 2005 WSM Re-watch thread

• Jessse Marunde Tribute

• Interview