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I'm mildly depressed at the fact that I'm not even to the point where I can do any lifts that rank as a novice in SS. But then again I am only doing 3x5 and haven't tried any 1RM stuff. When I get off work tonight I am going to make it a point to see if I can do any of the lifts 1x at novice strength. Come on press!

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10-20-2009 , 08:31 PM

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vangogh

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i hate people who bench press 10 reps in 10 secs

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10-20-2009 , 10:54 PM

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Barge Ass

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Originally Posted by Assani Fisher

I saw two teenagers playing tug of war with a barbell yesterday. No, I'm not joking.

Super funny.

I almost spat my mouthfull of water out today in a fit of laughter when I saw the facial expressin on a junior broski 6 pack obsessed mirror staring 18 year old regular doing 5kg dumbbell standing external/internal rotations looking at his reflection in the window today.

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10-20-2009 , 11:30 PM

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kidcolin

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there's actually some damn strong old dudes at my gym. One is very muscular and skinny and he does mostly BB stuff and lots of rows and pulldowns and such, but he did a few sets of 225 rack pulls for 10 or so reps the other day. I'm guessing he's over 60.

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10-21-2009 , 01:35 AM

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Cruzerthebruzer

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Originally Posted by vangogh

i hate people who bench press 10 reps in 10 secs

having a faster bar speed freak you out or something?

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10-21-2009 , 01:44 AM

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milesdyson

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is it okay to bench 5 reps in 10 seconds?

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10-21-2009 , 01:50 AM

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Cruzerthebruzer

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I don't think it's okay to do anything in 10 seconds

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10-21-2009 , 02:12 AM

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Fels krone

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our 24 Hr fitness now has complimentary valet parking....

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10-21-2009 , 09:02 AM

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shane88888

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Originally Posted by Fels krone

our 24 Hr fitness now has complimentary valet parking....

My Dad's gym has this. There's a line of broads on cell phones in giant SUVs that backs up onto the highway and impedes productive humans from getting on with their lives.

The walk from the worst parking space to the front door is maybe 40 yards, probably less.

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10-21-2009 , 08:28 PM

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Barge Ass

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Sorry but its has to be said I hate SUV drivers so much. Always blocking views and taking up too much space in parking lots. Hey if you go 4*4ing on the weekend fine but if you bought it as a giant pedestal to show all other drivers how superior you are then **** you.

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10-22-2009 , 08:44 AM

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Reefypoopoo

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need an over/under on how many reps of 225lbs this person could squat:

40 year old woman, competitive ultra-marathon runner, weighs about 135lbs, lifts regularly as part of a supplemental program to the running.

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10-22-2009 , 08:50 AM

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I mentioned earlier about my (5'5" 220) friend almost keeping up with my current SS workout after I've been at it for 2 months and he has never lifted weights. Well he came over again when I was finding my 1RM for a couple lifts. It turned out to be 125 for OHP right now, and he said he wanted to try it. I told him it wasn't a good idea to do it cold but he didn't care and was actually able to barely do it and get a full lockout WTF? And then I was DLing and he stepped in and DL'd 295 cold. WTF????

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10-22-2009 , 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFondue

I agree both are surprising but OTOH he is 5'5" 220. In the process of of packing on all that fat your body naturally builds a fair amount of muscle.

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10-22-2009 , 09:54 AM

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Genz

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Originally Posted by Dids

wife beater- shirts with arms are a pain when lifting imo

Sweat makes your shoulder slippery and potentially dangerous when squatting.

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10-22-2009 , 09:58 AM

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Genz

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Originally Posted by Micturition Man

I agree both are surprising but OTOH he is 5'5" 220. In the process of of packing on all that fat your body naturally builds a fair amount of muscle.

or he has been secretly working out on the side.

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10-22-2009 , 10:00 AM

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willie

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Originally Posted by 1930's Gangster

Maybe that's what he's saying to the girls "you know what I like ladies....95 pound clean snatches..."

mmm, that'd be a big meaty one imo. look like a chimp smoked an exploding cigar. that's

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10-22-2009 , 10:00 AM

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Doug Funnie II

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Originally Posted by Reefypoopoo

I would take the under at 0.5

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10-22-2009 , 10:01 AM

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tmcdmck

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Originally Posted by Reefypoopoo

one only because giving a fractional answer wouldnt make sense

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10-22-2009 , 10:05 AM

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willie

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Originally Posted by Reefypoopoo

1? ultra marathon runners are psychos she might do 24 reps over 24 hours while standing under the bar the entire time.

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10-22-2009 , 10:31 AM

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Dids

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Originally Posted by Genz

Sweat makes your shoulder slippery and potentially dangerous when squatting.

I don't really sweat when I squat- but when I think of a wife beater I think of a sleeveless T which means that's not really an issue.

I've just been cutting the arms off of all my old xxl shirts that are too big to wear in public and more and working out in those.

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10-22-2009 , 11:24 AM

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7ontheline

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Originally Posted by Reefypoopoo

1, and I take the under.

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10-22-2009 , 11:38 AM

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axel_nld

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Originally Posted by Reefypoopoo

EDIT: i am ******ed and read bench not squat.

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10-22-2009 , 11:44 AM

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axel_nld

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Originally Posted by 7ontheline

1, and I take the under.

pretty much this.

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10-22-2009 , 11:46 AM

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Genz

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Originally Posted by Dids

just to make sure: even though the shirts are way too big now, you still have to wear shorts during your workouts.

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10-22-2009 , 12:39 PM

#2525

Thremp

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Over/Unders are commonly fractions. ******s ITT

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