[KCSTRONGMAN]

First one of these I ever got was from a strongman competitor that I had trained with like twice, and had come to a Gus or two. My first thought was that we were not close enough for me to be his go-to guy in such an occurance. So I didnt wire him any money. I have not heard from him since, though…

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[KCSTRONGMAN]

Thanks guys. Believe it or not, the story is not embellished as it needed no embellishment.
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[KCSTRONGMAN]

I find the rack critical to training alone safely. I no longer will ever train squats or bench solo without one. Too many close calls, and/or dangerous situations.
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[KCSTRONGMAN]

I agree entirely Al. I worked at a school a number of years ago. They replaced much of the equipment in the weight room (it was lucky for me, caus eI picked up alot of it for cheap or free). But they replced plates. Old iron for new iron. Perfetly functional bumpers for color coordinated ones. Decent power racks that I liked squatting in for ones I disliked (though they were all matching, pretty, and had a pretty color mascot on each of the platforms-mind you I went there a few years later n the mascot insignias were all scratched up). It looked to me like a place where you might talk on your cell phone whilst lifting or read muscle and fitness whilst doing leg extensions. I visited another school where they had rusty dumbbells up to 150s, loads and loads of rusty iron. Big, stout looking racks. It werent pretty, but it looked like a place to get strong. Now, I understand why schools spend money to fancy their weight rooms up. It gets your standard kid to want to come in. A dim, dark place with big rusty plates might be intimidating. I just never went for it. Not that I dont like cool equipment, it just does not need to be fancy, and it needs to be stout. Probably my favorite things in my gym are mt frame which is 450# of rusty iron tube and I beam, or my collection of 100# plates.

I'm the lyrical Jesse James

[KCSTRONGMAN]

GReat article Al. I gotta say, your rack is the favorite rack I have ever lifted in. The 2 I have do not quite hold up to your standards, but they have held lots and lots of weights!
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[KCSTRONGMAN]

I am there. Filled out entry and envelope today, just have to get a check from mamma. Shirt is 2X
Cant wait
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[KCSTRONGMAN]

Thanks for coming out and supporting us, Mike. you were more than impressive
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[KCSTRONGMAN]

The meet went well, some great lifting and lots of fun. Great to see everyone again, thanks for coming out. Will do it again. I will get the official writeup to Al shortly.
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[KCSTRONGMAN]

Directions sent-hope they make sense
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[KCSTRONGMAN]

You coming from KS, Mike? Like over on I-70?

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[KCSTRONGMAN]

Is everyone good on getting here, or does anyone need directions?
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[KCSTRONGMAN]

Looking stout Tom. Thanks for sharing
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[KCSTRONGMAN]

Looks like we will have 5 lifters. Looking forward to a great day!
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[KCSTRONGMAN]

I used to do upright rows for traps-they worked pretty good. Also overhead shrugs just to change them up a bit
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[KCSTRONGMAN]

Oh, and 50 Thom? Damn you are old!

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