I just remembered the first time someone actually taught me properly how to work out was a member from RS. He drove a motorcycle and I forgot his username but he moved out of BC after a while. Taught me that working out is to push limits and told me to work hard every workout. From then on, I was pretty serious every workout instead of slacking off and thinking "I'm just going to stay in shape". He taught me a lot even from the basics and didn't mind I was ruining his workout while teaching me, but I wanted to actually quickly boost to his level as fast as I could even though I knew it took time.

Started benching 20's to 40's and eventually 50's in a short amount of time by motivating me all the and pushing my limits. I remember him saying that "it's all in the mind, if you think 50's are heavy, then it is, if you think its just a number; then you'll do fine". I still have so much to learn but he really taught me a lot. Weirdest feeling working out with him was that I didn't care how red I was after the workout, or how sweaty or how much pain I was in, I was so focused I didn't even care about anything other than the next set after his turn. Eventually he had to leave and I was left alone to motivate myself.

Great guy. Happened about 2 years ago but I'm pretty grateful I met a guy like him and just remembered. Thanks RS :thumbs:

bench is a piece of cake :fuckthatshit:

408 lb squat at 67.5 kg class :heckno: fuckkkkkkk... i'd get destroyed


Let me know if the location is confirmed. I'd definetly be down to join you man

Yes ongoing injury, my tendon in my right shoulder is rolling off and scraping onto the bone might need surgery if it gets worse... been alrite for now...

Can any science wizards tell me if 15.3 pmoL/l free test is normal/low/medium ? will be greatly appreciated.

Also I am selling my SC membership has like 10 months on it for cheap PM ME

Based on my PHD in broscience, 15.3 seems really low. What T supplements have you been taking? Like ANYTHING

^ none... rofl.. :okay:

I'm going to be a monster when I hit the bike thats all I know

what a shitty fucking workout. normally i go gym around 1-2pm without having eaten anything (ec stack, not really hungry) but i went at 10am today , same routine wihtout food n shit, and i was barely able to do anything. felt sick, gagged like 3 times (i get nauseous in the mornings without food i guess? ) so i just left >.<

Alright, you gotta remember that those are records and not everyones going to be that strong lol
How old are you :o

shoulda texted me, i woulda came :fullofwin: I'm goin later in the afternoon

Going to gold's soon, who want come?

fawk yah. Squat/bench/deadlift/press

I've been thinking about competing in power lifting as well lately. I have done lots of distance running but am enjoying lifting a lot more. Looks like I would have to come to Vancouver for competition.

chest and back fuck yeahhhhhhhhhh

Ok, who's next? Let's keep this going. I want to try to get more reps in for next time.

Sorry for the bad angle... I should get/make a tripod or something for my phone.

nice man, you look pretty familiar


you got such a narrow stance

young and wild and free



btw, how do you guys get your phones to stand up still to catch your deadlift?

fucked up stance
but sweet lift

I only counted 9? Wtf stance? Solid lift! Whos next?

Berz out.

I read about closed stance or "frog style" deadlifts (ankles together with toes out) in Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength. I think he mentioned something along the lines how people with longer legs could benefit from it. It feels a lot more comfortable and easier to pull for me than conventional stance. A lot of old school lifters used this stance. I want to reread that book and pick up some more tips.

I always hog the platform at Gold's on Saturdays. :D

Lean the phone against something on the floor to make a video of your deadlift.

Yeah thanks, I thought it was 10... then did a recount and had to change it. I could have probably put in a few more.

I seriously don't get how you guys can have such crazy ass deadlifts...


or maybe i just have an f'ed up body...

Brb getting calf high socks to DL more.....jk :troll:. Nice lifts though Matlock.

I always assumed Matlock was white.

who the fuck cares... he lifts like a white man lumberjack

It's supposed to be a joke. Matlock was an old tv show starring an old white guy.

Do more deadlifts/back exercises.

You have a high DB Press, because you press quite often right?
Practice makes perfect. We don't fully realize how often we have been avoiding/slacking off on a particular exercise until the stat's are really really on different ends of the spectrums.

My DB Press sucks, it's around 60, same with Bench. It's because I hate'em.

Work your back as much as your chest and you'll make progress. I know it'll be hard as I know it's your fav ;)