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Posted: 3/29/2018 1:27:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RatherBeLifting: You need to prep to get off if you're going to do it. I would just get the shot and keep moving. Take that advice with a grain of salt since I did almost die last weekend.  I was doing about a double-dose for a month but as soon as I cracked the knee I simply quit taking my shot, today would be my 4th missed shot (if I skip it), but I'm not sure there's really any reason to continue skipping it, I just figured I had lots in me and I could skip a few to let it run out. I'll go back to my 175mg/wk today. And deadlifts suck. Who's idea was that stupid lift anyway? |
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Posted: 3/29/2018 1:30:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC: Are you using HCG? Without HCG or clomid restarting isn't going to be a fast thing. The big thread will probably have more details. At the end of December I was without for 2.5 weeks due to travel and my doctor's office not communicating with my pharmacy on time. I felt low and crappy, got my refill did my Rx dose of 200mg and still tested low on a blood draw 4 or 5 days later. I'll get back on today then, I wondered if there would be any improvement to sensitivity by dropping it for a while, but I'd probably just drag butt for a month for no advantage. |
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Posted: 3/29/2018 1:31:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RatherBeLifting]
[#3]
Originally Posted By SCW:
Originally Posted By RatherBeLifting: You need to prep to get off if you're going to do it. I would just get the shot and keep moving. Take that advice with a grain of salt since I did almost die last weekend. I was doing about a double-dose for a month but as soon as I cracked the knee I simply quit taking my shot, today would be my 4th missed shot (if I skip it), but I'm not sure there's really any reason to continue skipping it, I just figured I had lots in me and I could skip a few to let it run out. I'll go back to my 175mg/wk today. And deadlifts suck. Who's idea was that stupid lift anyway? How long have you been on? I've been on for about 8 years...at this point I'll likely never be able to get off as my body may never make it again. |
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Posted: 3/29/2018 2:11:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW: No HCG or Clomid, just test and.... Whatever that estrogen crap is, I can't remember the name. I rarely take it, any small amount on my normal test dose will crash my estrogen and the joints hurt, so I took some during that month I doubled up and I won't bother with it again unless I double up again. I'll get back on today then, I wondered if there would be any improvement to sensitivity by dropping it for a while, but I'd probably just drag butt for a month for no advantage. |
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Posted: 3/29/2018 2:37:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RatherBeLifting: I love deadlifts...it's pretty much my favorite. I would much rather pick something up than put something on my back. How long have you been on? I've been on for about 8 years...at this point I'll likely never be able to get off as my body may never make it again. I'm just really erratic on my deadlifts. Today I was doing deficit deads again (I have trouble off the floor, so I do a lot at about a 2 1/2" deficit) and I had no trouble with 375 then some trouble on my first at 415 but no problem with another two. Later in the workout I went back to 415 and had a total grinder for the first, then ripped another 4 out like they were easy. I can make 485 float just barely on the ground.... But I know if I pulled it all the way up once I could do it a couple of times. I get pretty ticked off that my first rep is nearly impossible, then I can bust out several more at the same weight. I got 10 at 390 a few days ago, then three days later couldn't get 445 off the ground. It's a stupid lift. |
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Posted: 3/29/2018 2:59:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RatherBeLifting]
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
It's a stupid lift. 
ETA: Re: The hospital visit...when the doctor did her final visit prior to discharge she literally skinny shamed my calves. She said that a hallmark of testosterone abuse was skinny lower legs. I was thinking in my head "Tell that to Mr. Olympia". I've had skinny calves my whole life. My high school basketball coach called them "black boy calves" and that was probably why I could out jump most of the other guys on my team. Also, I'm not sure why every nurse in the cardiac unit was hot. That has to be some kind of conflict of interest. |
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Posted: 3/29/2018 3:52:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RatherBeLifting: https://media.giphy.com/media/zZmCplho2RdLO/giphy.gif ETA: Re: The hospital visit...when the doctor did her final visit prior to discharge she literally skinny shamed my calves. She said that a hallmark of testosterone abuse was skinny lower legs. I was thinking in my head "Tell that to Mr. Olympia". I've had skinny calves my whole life. My high school basketball coach called them "black boy calves" and that was probably why I could out jump most of the other guys on my team. Also, I'm not sure why every nurse in the cardiac unit was hot. That has to be some kind of conflict of interest. If you'd had big well defined calves she would have told you that was a hallmark of test abuse. If you had a beard she would have said it was a hallmark of test abuse... |
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Posted: 3/29/2018 4:41:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RatherBeLifting]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW: LOL If you'd had big well defined calves she would have told you that was a hallmark of test abuse. If you had a beard she would have said it was a hallmark of test abuse... I honestly believe I know more about steroids than the doctor did (r/iamverysmart). I did promise my wife to see another specialist for steroids but it's going to be one of my choosing not the one the doctor recommended. One one hand, she doesn't want me going back to where I was pre HRT but she realizes that she wants me around for a while. I can respect that, although I'm worth far more to her dead in the short-term.
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Posted: 3/29/2018 4:48:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC: Are you using HCG? Without HCG or clomid restarting isn't going to be a fast thing. The big thread will probably have more details. At the end of December I was without for 2.5 weeks due to travel and my doctor's office not communicating with my pharmacy on time. I felt low and crappy, got my refill did my Rx dose of 200mg and still tested low on a blood draw 4 or 5 days later. And your T dose stacks for weeks to get where you are. |
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Posted: 3/29/2018 4:50:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RatherBeLifting: https://media.giphy.com/media/zZmCplho2RdLO/giphy.gif ETA: Re: The hospital visit...when the doctor did her final visit prior to discharge she literally skinny shamed my calves. She said that a hallmark of testosterone abuse was skinny lower legs. I was thinking in my head "Tell that to Mr. Olympia". I've had skinny calves my whole life. My high school basketball coach called them "black boy calves" and that was probably why I could out jump most of the other guys on my team. Also, I'm not sure why every nurse in the cardiac unit was hot. That has to be some kind of conflict of interest. 
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Posted: 3/29/2018 4:56:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK:
You should have punched that bitch in the mouth. She can't talk to you like that. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK:
Originally Posted By RatherBeLifting: https://media.giphy.com/media/zZmCplho2RdLO/giphy.gif ETA: Re: The hospital visit...when the doctor did her final visit prior to discharge she literally skinny shamed my calves. She said that a hallmark of testosterone abuse was skinny lower legs. I was thinking in my head "Tell that to Mr. Olympia". I've had skinny calves my whole life. My high school basketball coach called them "black boy calves" and that was probably why I could out jump most of the other guys on my team. Also, I'm not sure why every nurse in the cardiac unit was hot. That has to be some kind of conflict of interest. I was thinking in my head, "yep, yep, just fucking discharge me, yep, yep, yep." |
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Posted: 3/29/2018 5:05:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RatherBeLifting: That's a hallmark of testosterone abuse! I was thinking in my head, "yep, yep, just fucking discharge me, yep, yep, yep." |
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Posted: 3/29/2018 6:54:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RatherBeLifting:
That's a hallmark of testosterone abuse! I was thinking in my head, "yep, yep, just fucking discharge me, yep, yep, yep." Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RatherBeLifting:
Originally Posted By KaiK:
Originally Posted By RatherBeLifting: https://media.giphy.com/media/zZmCplho2RdLO/giphy.gif ETA: Re: The hospital visit...when the doctor did her final visit prior to discharge she literally skinny shamed my calves. She said that a hallmark of testosterone abuse was skinny lower legs. I was thinking in my head "Tell that to Mr. Olympia". I've had skinny calves my whole life. My high school basketball coach called them "black boy calves" and that was probably why I could out jump most of the other guys on my team. Also, I'm not sure why every nurse in the cardiac unit was hot. That has to be some kind of conflict of interest. I was thinking in my head, "yep, yep, just fucking discharge me, yep, yep, yep." |
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Posted: 3/29/2018 9:27:52 PM EDT
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Week 8 in the books.
Subbed out bent over row and did one arm dumbbell rows instead. Pisses off my angry forearm less than bar rows - but unfortunately I don't have anything over 50# so it was a lot of reps. May look into a landmine as another alternative. Still doing behind the head presses instead of OHPP for the same reason, but they are progressing well. Replaced DL with squats each session this week and my glutes remind me constantly... but that's their problem and they need to catch up. Up to 300+ on standing calf raises - walking that weight out has been a confidence booster for my squats. The Titan pulley tower I ordered arrived, so I'll get that set up this weekend and give it a shot for some pull work. |
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Posted: 3/29/2018 11:11:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KaiK]
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kallnojoy:
Week 8 in the books. Subbed out bent over row and did one arm dumbbell rows instead. Pisses off my angry forearm less than bar rows - but unfortunately I don't have anything over 50# so it was a lot of reps. May look into a landmine as another alternative. Still doing behind the head presses instead of OHPP for the same reason, but they are progressing well. Replaced DL with squats each session this week and my glutes remind me constantly... but that's their problem and they need to catch up. Up to 300+ on standing calf raises - walking that weight out has been a confidence booster for my squats. The Titan pulley tower I ordered arrived, so I'll get that set up this weekend and give it a shot for some pull work. N/M I see you have forearm issues. Don't know why press is hurting your forearms though. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 8:47:23 AM EDT
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Having big calves is a classic indicator of BEIN' A FUCKIN' BOSS.
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Posted: 3/30/2018 9:04:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: Do you not have a barbell? N/M I see you have forearm issues. Don't know why press is hurting your forearms though. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 10:09:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By therex:
Having big calves is a classic indicator of BEIN' A FUCKIN' BOSS. 
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Posted: 3/30/2018 10:43:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hank:
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hank:
Originally Posted By therex:
Having big calves is a classic indicator of BEIN' A FUCKIN' BOSS. 
...and I guess people who actually work them directly. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 11:27:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Hank]
[#20]
Don’t forget the current fat boys
Dave, my gym’s owner, has said more than once the only way to get big calves is to get fat and walk around fat for a while. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 12:33:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN:
I've gotten very good at not talking about guns and lifting with medical professionals. Just out of habit. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN:
Originally Posted By RatherBeLifting:
Originally Posted By KaiK:
Originally Posted By RatherBeLifting: https://media.giphy.com/media/zZmCplho2RdLO/giphy.gif ETA: Re: The hospital visit...when the doctor did her final visit prior to discharge she literally skinny shamed my calves. She said that a hallmark of testosterone abuse was skinny lower legs. I was thinking in my head "Tell that to Mr. Olympia". I've had skinny calves my whole life. My high school basketball coach called them "black boy calves" and that was probably why I could out jump most of the other guys on my team. Also, I'm not sure why every nurse in the cardiac unit was hot. That has to be some kind of conflict of interest. I was thinking in my head, "yep, yep, just fucking discharge me, yep, yep, yep." In hindsight, I wouldn't tell them again. I feel like it was the one thing she was looking to see. She did a testosterone check on me as well, it came back at '690' and that was 7-9 days after a shot depending on which of the 20 blood samples they used. I'm clearly not abusing steroids. The book they gave me for healthy eating was bullshit too...it was the classic pyramid. My breakfast is supposed to be 2/3 grain and 1/3 protein. What the actual fuck! |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 12:35:03 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hank:
Don’t forget the current fat boys
Dave, my gym’s owner, has said more than once the only way to get big calves is to get fat and walk around fat for a while. I feel like I have to tell you guys everything.
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Posted: 3/30/2018 12:36:03 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RatherBeLifting:
It's called an extended bulking cycle. I feel like I have to tell you guys everything. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RatherBeLifting:
Originally Posted By Hank:
Don’t forget the current fat boys
Dave, my gym’s owner, has said more than once the only way to get big calves is to get fat and walk around fat for a while. I feel like I have to tell you guys everything. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 1:14:19 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC:
Yeah no kidding. I didn't get fat from over eating or anything like that, I was just super serious about training calves. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC:
Originally Posted By RatherBeLifting:
Originally Posted By Hank:
Don’t forget the current fat boys
Dave, my gym’s owner, has said more than once the only way to get big calves is to get fat and walk around fat for a while. I feel like I have to tell you guys everything. 
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Posted: 3/30/2018 1:27:42 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hank:
Don’t forget the current fat boys
Dave, my gym’s owner, has said more than once the only way to get big calves is to get fat and walk around fat for a while. 
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Posted: 3/30/2018 1:40:29 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC: Yeah no kidding. I didn't get fat from over eating or anything like that, I was just super serious about training calves. 
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Posted: 3/30/2018 1:41:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KaiK]
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LawyerUp: Still doesn't work for tall guys. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 2:20:03 PM EDT
[#28]
Saw this bench fail today, thought I'd share for the cringe.
Looking at the bar, it seemed slightly bent, no chalk, and why were his elbows so flared? Much stronger than me though, so I'm sure he had his reasons. Video on insta 
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Posted: 3/30/2018 2:47:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoonerBorn:
Saw this bench fail today, thought I'd share for the cringe. Looking at the bar, it seemed slightly bent, no chalk, and why were his elbows so flared? Much stronger than me though, so I'm sure he had his reasons. Video on insta https://i.gyazo.com/773bda201d68159991cee4ad4427444a.png |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 3:03:34 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoonerBorn:
Saw this bench fail today, thought I'd share for the cringe. Looking at the bar, it seemed slightly bent, no chalk, and why were his elbows so flared? Much stronger than me though, so I'm sure he had his reasons. Video on insta https://i.gyazo.com/773bda201d68159991cee4ad4427444a.png |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 3:06:07 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoonerBorn:
Saw this bench fail today, thought I'd share for the cringe. Looking at the bar, it seemed slightly bent, no chalk, and why were his elbows so flared? Much stronger than me though, so I'm sure he had his reasons. Video on insta https://i.gyazo.com/773bda201d68159991cee4ad4427444a.png
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Posted: 3/30/2018 3:10:32 PM EDT
[#32]
Ouch. Damn girls can't even hold the phone still. My wife is jumpy like that.
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Posted: 3/30/2018 3:11:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Garyindiane: Ouch! Is he ok? |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 3:39:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SoonerBorn:
Saw this bench fail today, thought I'd share for the cringe. Looking at the bar, it seemed slightly bent, no chalk, and why were his elbows so flared? Much stronger than me though, so I'm sure he had his reasons. Video on insta https://i.gyazo.com/773bda201d68159991cee4ad4427444a.png And yes he is way stronger than me but I'm sure 495 doesn't feel good falling and crushing your spine from the opposite side. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 7:23:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: What a dumbass. He had the safety equipment right there and didn't use it. And yes he is way stronger than me but I'm sure 495 doesn't feel good falling and crushing your spine from the opposite side. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 7:53:11 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW: We call that 'strong like a bull and smart like a tractor'. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 8:49:42 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK: Dude is lucky he didn't lose it right before lock out. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 10:00:45 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW: I watched it the second time to see if he was really going thumbless, but he wasn't and still dumped it. I bet he's really hurting, even if it just bruised him and didn't break half the ribs on that side. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 10:43:12 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kallnojoy:
OHPPs start the weight off higher in the hand and/or the wrist is more bent (assuming elbows high form) - behind the head press gets the weight straight down the forearm and off whatever tendon/ligament/whiny-bit that is bothering me. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kallnojoy:
Originally Posted By KaiK: Do you not have a barbell? N/M I see you have forearm issues. Don't know why press is hurting your forearms though. |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 10:57:38 PM EDT
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@03RN congrats on the baby!
Everyone else, congrats on lifts and not dying. Nothing impressive lift wise out of me...but i did hang with this guy  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/30/2018 11:04:39 PM EDT
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@03RN Congrats on the boy! Boys are awesome. And make great camping buddies.
RBL good job not dying. Buddy of mine (39) just had a defibrillator implanted due to a congenital issue, but damn, he made it this long with any signs. The hypochondriac in me wants to go get a full body workup from cardiologists, dermatologists, oncologists, hell even a gynecologist. Just in case. #youneverknow |
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Posted: 3/31/2018 4:56:46 AM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
We call that 'strong like a bull and smart like a tractor'. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
Originally Posted By KaiK: What a dumbass. He had the safety equipment right there and didn't use it. And yes he is way stronger than me but I'm sure 495 doesn't feel good falling and crushing your spine from the opposite side. |
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Posted: 3/31/2018 4:57:33 AM EDT
[#43]
Thanks guys
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Posted: 3/31/2018 6:30:41 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LawyerUp:
Still doesn't work for tall guys. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LawyerUp:
Originally Posted By Hank:
Don’t forget the current fat boys
Dave, my gym’s owner, has said more than once the only way to get big calves is to get fat and walk around fat for a while. |
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Posted: 3/31/2018 10:26:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RatherBeLifting]
[#45]
Congrats 03RN!
Let me know when you get a decent night sleep in the next 13 months. 
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Posted: 3/31/2018 10:47:55 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RatherBeLifting:
Congrats 03RN! Let me know when you get a decent night sleep in the next 13 months.
I'm working 3rd shift so I hope that plays to my favor. |
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Posted: 3/31/2018 10:49:05 AM EDT
[#47]
Well, I'm back up to benching 225x10. Feels like high School all over again
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Posted: 3/31/2018 12:39:23 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Thanks
I'm working 3rd shift so I hope that plays to my favor.
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Posted: 3/31/2018 6:55:20 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 03RN: Thanks
I'm working 3rd shift so I hope that plays to my favor. |
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Posted: 4/1/2018 10:49:29 PM EDT
[#50]
Pulled 315x19 today followed by a 12 and a 10. Felt good.
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