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Sara, I would respectfully dissent: Any time you either talk TO a person or ABOUT a person, it is appropriate to expect a response -- that is not always required, but it always optional. Possible exceptions might be where either the answer that is being asked it clearly known (no answer needed), or perhaps if I made some…
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That has to be the best (attributed) quote of the day! (Even though it didn't occur in this time-line, I shall take credit for it.) :bigsmile:
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You da man! (For what it's worth, I did try to make it entertaining, as well as educational.) :bigsmile: For those that missed it, links to both my 'before & after' lifting progress AND my research on why other countries have lower cancer rates, longer life-span, higher fertility -etc - are all in my profile -- click my…
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Eh? You are quite strong, especially for someone as light as you. But, when I make ROM (range of motion) corrections for my height (I am taller than you), it appears that I am at least as strong as you --even if only by a small margin: remember, work is force OVER A DISTANCE, so my placement of the weight on blocks was not…
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OK, thx 4 the clarification. On my part, neither was I trying to come down on you in a heavy-handed way (but as I told taso, when I apologised to him for my over-step --remember? --I am, after all, human.) I even updated my profile to add a little more info about me --as others apparently want to know my perspective and…
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I have been known to be involved in time-travel... Go to: http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/ click 'Download/Episodes' and select the Episodes/Vignetts, tab... http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/?category_name=episodes&orderby=title and select the episode 4×01: "In Harm’s Way," and notice 1 VERY FAMILIAR download mirror on…
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Eh? You were talking *about* me, don't you realise ... behind my back, so to speak. A bit off-centre, don't you think? I'm not saying it was wrong of you to talk about me -- but if that's all you do... LOL Have some honour - just ask the poster, himself!
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I'm the centre of all this disturbance, apparently -- with a a few (but vocal) critics in the peanut gallary. Probably their criticism is 2-fold: #1- I am a bit talkative; #2- I am "the new guy" on the block. (Other than that, however, your guess is as good as mine; the few complaints that I insulted anyone were unfounded…
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That's the spirit! :glasses: (In all seriousness, your tact is spot-on correct.) "I'm Flash Gordon, and I approve this message."
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I apologise, big-time -- on my honour, I didn't mean to insult you by misspelling your name, Sarauk2sf, but it was one of those things, where I am human (and would occasionally benefit from spell-check) -- for what it's worth, I do try to not only address people by their names (or screen names), but also try to pronounce…
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While I admit that I don't always have all the time to spend online ... all the same .. thanks for the warm welcome, DavPul. Whether I can post here a lot --or merely a little --I want to say to a few vocal critics that, while I am human, I certainly don't mean to offend or insult anyone. :happy:
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How funny! :laugh: Thanks for not being mad at my prior very hot reply, taso.
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(I removed some prior quotes in the economy of space/brevity) To further reply to your suggestion, let me remind you that practically HALF of all posts on this board have been to offer advice or suggestions --and I have done no more than that -except, maybe that I am a bit long-winded, a bit too technical or scientific for…
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you're a new lifter, so you will probably make lots of gains and get much stronger very fast -- after a while, however, gains will come at a slower pace --sort of like a plateau -- it will be gradual. Enjoy your new exercise experiences and pr's --be careful and have fun.:smile:
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What exactly does 'ETA' mean? (Also, for the record, I did not ask for your advice, but I never said you couldn't give it --like apparently you are saying to me, and by extension, to any others who might offer advice on how to get better at lifting.) :bigsmile:
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You MISREAD me post, Joy: I did not 'assume' anything -- proof of that is that I asked questions --and, just to make it clear for people like you, I even asked the opposing question, leading off with the phrase "Or, rather, are you saying...." Furthermore, however, on 1 point, you are correct: I DO think he should be…
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One would hope we are all trying to 'help'. :glasses:
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That is not very polite: Why would you not be open to feedback or constructive criticism? We all have areas of improvement. Secondly, however, is more fundamental to your issue: Since I have not once ever insulted anyone on this thread in the short time I've been here, but solely and only offered tips to get better -or…
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My profile clearly says who I am. But, in case you didn't find it, here is my 710-lb yoke lift and other progress http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8ekHA4OU_E (that's not a lot, at least for a mere lift of a few inched- so I'm not bragging) Also http://GordonWatts.com/consumer.html mirror:…
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Why don't you ask the 'new guy' (instead of talking in the 3rd person, disrespectfully) Is this board about arguments -or, rather, about exchanging ideas on exercise & health: I thought this board was about exercise, and not drama. Why all the hate and discontent: I studied my art to help others and myself -not to have…
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The only way I got better was by others asking me questions, offering suggestions, and exchanging information both ways -- when information is exchanged both ways (when you both teach and learn) all parties become smarter' this is the basis for teamwork. Do you not support the idea of team work, or, rather are you just too…
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Where was I "coming down" (or saying he was wrong) in my post?? Now, I did, on the other hand, come down quite hard on taso42, the bloke who claimed I was a *kitten*; however, in case you missed it, I went back and redacted the most offensive part of my reply to him, and apologised. On my honour, I did this before I saw…
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If your 5-rep max is 160, and that's all you can do, brandiuntz, then your 1-rep max is about 183-lbs; however, you did not state whether this was your max weight for 5 reps, or rather a standard working set -- I used a 1RM calculator (to estimate your deadlift max), but these are not always accurate (especially for dead…
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I am NOT trying to offend, insult, or affront any person because of how much he or she can (or can not) lift. Go back and re-read my ALL my posts (this one included) and notice that I NEVER make fun of or insult ANY lifter (for they are persons created in the image of God -and persons with feelings: All life is important…
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That is pretty good, emhart4! You didn't, however, state your gender (so I looked on your profile where you say you are female). That is good in any case, as this implies a 338-lb 1-rep-max. (But, if you are as tall as you say, getting the weight started might be hard -if not impossible -- which I recall to be true when I…
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If you are 6'2", crandos, then you are lifting from a huge deficit; however, one real tall lifter at my gym actually had a reach that allowed his hands to be *lower* than mine when standing side-by-side (I am 5'9"), because he had a huge reach (long arms). Why do you think it's harder to lift when you are standing on a…
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Do you mean to say that you, yourself weigh 15 stone (210-lbs / 95.25-kg), and are only 5'7" (170-cm), and can only deadlift 80-kg for 3 sets of 5? (Or, rather, are you saying that this is a normal workout for you?) Based on your height, weight, gender, and apparent age, cingle87, I would guess that you should be able to…
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It's good that you are lifting weights, Lilricki; weather or not you lose weight, you will be healthier and happier. :bigsmile: I am currently m/5'9"/123-lbs, and my current 1-rep-max is 295-lbs, from the floor conventional (traditional) and 285-lbs, from the floor sumo. (I've taken sometime off, due to personal things, so…
