[KCSTRONGMAN]

Thanks for promoting this meet, Al. It was a great time. Good to see everybody.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

.but now leniency is given here
Is that typical? I have never seen and deadlift type events in the USAWA where the lifter dropped the bar from the knees. I have never seen anything in PL (and I have not done a HUGE amount of that) where a bar was not controlled with hands on it all the way to the ground. I saw a couple lifts (done by the same lifter) in strongman done where they dropped the bar from lockout and were given the lift-it made me sick. Mainly because I made the extra effort to do it in the way that I always had leanred was proper only to find out after that it was acceptable to return the bar in any sloppy, uncontrolled manner. I could have saved the effort. I can see it in a oly type movement where the bar is coming from a higher level and the arms and shoulders are also involved, and bumpers are used. However, even under these circumstances, I still prefer to keep control of the bar until it is on the floor. Anyhoo, good discussion.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Thanks
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I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

The question is, was it passed by a USAWA official in a snactioned meet? If so, then it is what it is. I would not have passed it, as I would not pass any lift where the bar was dropped. If it was passed as a record, then it was not the lifteres fault. Just as a record in a squat that was passed even though it was high would not be the lifters fault. That is why we, as officials, must be dilegent to officiate strictly according to the rules as set forth by our organization.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Me and lance did it. I did just OK in the C&J and curl, but just took a token 400 in the DL, as I m nursing my back back to health. Was easy, but I could feel it would be foolish to carry on.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Did maybe 30 minutes yesterday, but there was 2 days in a row last year where I put in 12 hours a day, determined to be clear in case mamma went into labor. I wanted to cry at the end of it.
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I'm the lyrical Jesse James

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I will weigh in on this clearly controversial issue. First, I appreciate Thom and Al’s investment in this. Al’s research makes it clear that the best evidence of the way any old timer who performed it that we have is from Thom’s uncle. That coupled with the original way it was proposed by the guy who proposed it. Anyhoo, that being the case, I say we get back to the way it was originally done for any of those who are chomping at the bit to try this lift. I just hope Thom goes through the proper channels to propose this change…

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

I guess I saw him once. In 2002 at the HEartland Challeneg SM meet in Council Bluffs. People were wondering who the stinky derelict wearing all leather on a 110 degree day was. Turned out it was Steve Justa. Probably thinking about how much stronger he was than all of us.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Is the heavy metal iron master, Steve Justa still writing? I I listened to him, my wos would consist of stomping around a pasture and running into telephone poles

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Maybe I should look at resubscribing. I am sorry I miss the articles fro Thom and Al and so such. It just really put me off when they doubled the price. If it would have crept up on me, I probably would stil be a subscriber
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I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

I believe this weekend, Al said regular elmers

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

I would agree.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Who all is going? Looking forward to seeing everyone!
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I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

What can I say, Thom. Nice tribute
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I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

Tragic. Never met Mike to my recollection, but I watched him compete. VERY strong individual
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