Recent content by shadowruler

I think the big MF bodybuilders have a respect for power lifters and what we do. To borrow Jays term now, the "bodyshapers" ain't jack. I heard one telling two teen trainers the other day that training for power is worthless and they needed to shape their muscles to get the chicks. I am married...

This is a very informative thread. Endpoint I dislocated my knee in december and I was interested in knowing what you did for recovery. By the way I dislocated training in martial arts. I still have some pain every day and the quad muscle is still atrophied compared to my good leg. I can still...

Tapout, there is a jujitsu dojo about 2 miles from where I live in Sarasota I still am not able to train because of my knee. I am unable to kneel or put someone in my gaurd, I guess I should try try wearing a brace like I do to squat.I am curious how you fit lifting in with your martial arts. I...

Tapout, whats up? Its funny you mention the name Randy because I saw a place here on U.S. 41 called Randys Fitness but I don't know if it is the same guy you mentioned. I will check it today if I can. Also do you do submission fighting? I was just wondering cause of your screen name. Tigertat...

Thanks for the replys. I visited Huge Iron Gym in Daytona once and was very impressed with their set up. It has the perfect mix for everyone. I am not at a competetive level right now that is why I need good partners to beat me into shape. I dislocated my knee this past December so my squat...

I just moved to Sarasota Fl. a month ago and am searching for a good gym or training partner interested in powerlifting (obviously). I am currently at the Southside Athletic Club but everyone seems to be concerned with the mirror. My wife actually heard some guy say " whats the use of lifting...

Sarasota I am moving to Sarasota Fl. This weekend an d am looking for a place to train. I have seen a few gyms there but they look like they wont even allow deadlifting. Any help finding a powerlifting freindly gym in the area would be very helpful.:p