How I shrunk an inch.....

[I'D RATHER BE DEADLIFTING]

Here's a few recent pics from training. I tried squat lockouts for the first time. The bar doesn't have to move too far once it starts bending. I have so much more respect for you guys out there squatting big weights.


http://www.wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=17026

 

[Deciever]

nice work chris. They look pretty heavy.

On a side note, i think you should invest in some 100 lb plates.
and also, nice job on the matching attire

 

[BigArnie]

Impressive weight, IRBD! Make me think of something: Why is it that at a competition they always load the least amount of plates on the bar so that a big weight looks like nothing? I mean, doesn't the amount of plates on your bar just LOOK awesome compared to the measly 3 plates a side that would replace this at a comp?

Our sport is not very spectator-friendly as it is and most laymen don't know the difference between 350lb and 700lb anyways but they can definitely relate more to the visual impact of a bar loaded chock full of plates than to a few very heavy plates a side.

 

[Deciever]

i agree bigarnie- next time i wanna squat a bar full of 25 lb plates and see the looks i get

 

[Jagermeister]

5 x body weight

 

[Arioch]

Why is it that at a competition they always load the least amount of plates on the bar so that a big weight looks like nothing?

Keeping the weight closer to the lifter makes it easier to balance, as well as the fact that is a lot easier on the spotters and loaders, who get a first class ass-whupin' at big meets.

 

[I'D RATHER BE DEADLIFTING]

Yea, those are all the biggest plates I have in my house. All I have after those is some more 5's and 2.5's.

 

[TheFng]

Thats a ton of weight. What is that? 705?

 

[Cubanito17]

DAMN IT musta been a bitch to LOAD that bar and NOT even squat the weight,

J/m dude I can't hold that much on my back straight like that, I'd either have to use the pussy pad(manta ray) or i'd need someone else's knees' like freak19 or somebody Irish maybe.