How about this crap? :P

koto_ryu · 11-19-2004, 01:37 PM

I go to my college weight room to go exercise, thinking it's time to get out of my garage for a change and try it out, and they refused to let me bring in my barbell because of the duct tape around it (I have duct tape wrapped around it to make the barbell 3" around so it's a helluva lot harder to exercise with). They won't let you squat without a belt or knee wraps, were iffy about letting me set up a place to deadlift, and don't allow explosive lifts except with a certified trainer there.

Needless to say, it was good to be back in my garage again

jubaji · 11-19-2004, 03:15 PM

You bring your own barbell to the weight room?

Do you bring your own water to the pool?

medic06 · 11-19-2004, 04:16 PM

Running to the gym from home carrying the barbell over your head is half of the workout. . .

**Hardball** · 11-19-2004, 04:18 PM

Probably had something to do with their "INSURANCE POLICY". They could get sued.

koto_ryu · 11-19-2004, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jubaji

You bring your own barbell to the weight room?

Yeah, cause I like thick-handled barbells so that way you can train your grip as well. When you can bench press 275 pounds with a 3" barbell for reps, you know you've got a decent grip

It's worth trying out, your lifts will drop about 20% but once they work on back up it'll be a big difference.

Memnoch1207 · 11-19-2004, 04:46 PM

I work on my grip everyday, but it usually entails some lotion and a porn mag!

koto_ryu · 11-19-2004, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Memnoch1207

I work on my grip everyday, but it usually entails some lotion and a porn mag!

You sad, sad man

I'm talking about working up to a powerful grip, like John Brookfield, first guy to close the CoC #4 gripper, 365 pounds to close that baby

medic06 · 11-19-2004, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by koto_ryu

You sad, sad man

I'm talking about working up to a powerful grip, like John Brookfield, first guy to close the CoC #4 gripper, 365 pounds to close that baby

I once knew a girl with a very good grip and a pretty impressive snatch . . .

Tom Yum · 11-19-2004, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by medic06

I once knew a girl with a very good grip and a pretty impressive snatch . . .

The snatch is just one of the movements. You're forgeting the clean and jerk (not in that particular order).

koto_ryu · 11-20-2004, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Yum

The snatch is just one of the movements. You're forgeting the clean and jerk (not in that particular order).

Don't forget all the presses!

And for you sickos, the squats

Broadsword2004 · 11-20-2004, 12:24 PM

Ya, working with thick-handled barbells will fill out your shirtsleeves a lot faster. But yeah it was probably their insurance policy. In my college gym, they "strongly recommend" weight belts, but they aren't required, however, they have a sign saying "ALL OVERHEAD LIFTS AND OLYMPIC LIFTS ARE PROHIBITED IN THIS AREA."

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koto_ryu Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: PA, USA Posts: 1,059	How about this crap? :P I go to my college weight room to go exercise, thinking it's time to get out of my garage for a change and try it out, and they refused to let me bring in my barbell because of the duct tape around it (I have duct tape wrapped around it to make the barbell 3" around so it's a helluva lot harder to exercise with). They won't let you squat without a belt or knee wraps, were iffy about letting me set up a place to deadlift, and don't allow explosive lifts except with a certified trainer there. Needless to say, it was good to be back in my garage again __________________ KOTO RYU My favorite neg rep points earned so far: "ofeensive and inconsequent young man, should be banned!!" - Xebsball

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