FabSwingers.com forum: Weight lifter appreciation thread

By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

I admire dedication and hard work in any sport but is weight lifting actually good for you? I have heard some horror stories about people getting injured and suffering with problems caused by weight lifting when they get older .

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

I'm not sure any sport or physical activity is free of such things. It's about being mindful and working around your limitations, I suppose. It's done my health a lot of good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

I'm not sure any sport or physical activity is free of such things. It's about being mindful and working around your limitations, I suppose. It's done my health a lot of good."

True, maybe when you get to the top competing level it becomes more of a problem . Eddie Hall has stated he had to quit top level strongmen competition because of the negative effects it has had on his health .

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

I'm not sure any sport or physical activity is free of such things. It's about being mindful and working around your limitations, I suppose. It's done my health a lot of good.

I deliberately made it about weight lifting to keep it broad. I lift. I'm certainly no Eddie Hall

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

I'm not sure any sport or physical activity is free of such things. It's about being mindful and working around your limitations, I suppose. It's done my health a lot of good.

Indeed, just look at poor old Ronnie Coleman.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

I now do seated/lying weights only due to disability and the improved strength that's come of going back to the gym has helped other niggles to stay at bay. It's harmful if done with poor technique or to massive extremes in my view.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

I started lifting to compensate for an injury, and my function has improved and pain decreased a lot.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t lift weights. I just use them as part of my workouts to help me to be fitter, stronger and healthier than I would be if I didn’t. My use of the gym and weights helped with the use of some anti-hypertensives to reduce my blood pressure and eliminate left-ventricular hypertrophy (commonly known as weight lifter’s heart). I use fairly low weights with a high number of repetitions, so it improves both my strength and cardiac stamina. I still have plenty of work to do to continue to maintain and improve my health and fitness but it’s a few steps in the right direction for me.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I don't see the need to shit on people. I really don't.

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By *atonMan
over a year ago

barnet

Strength training is fine but to get to the size that many bodybuilders are requires some sinister by products. I go to the gym and I'd say that over 80 per cent are reflection athletes , there priority being there own reflection and not the functionality of the bodies. Most are like bicycles with a wheel that is warped. True fitness is a combination of strength flexibility stamina and maintaining lean muscle mass and in my opinion you have to be able to run ,a prerequisite to survival as hunter gatherers which constitutionally we still are. It turns out that the best exponents of true fitness are not the Joe wicks or Jane Fonda but our ancient ancestors who pack chased there prey through persistent hunting swam and dived for fish ..foraged for berries and nuts ..climbed trees to search for prey and consequently kept agile and mobile or they died.

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By *hamCouple30Couple
over a year ago

Birmingham

This is a weight lifter praise thread. Calm down

"I don’t lift weights. I just use them as part of my workouts to help me to be fitter, stronger and healthier than I would be if I didn’t. My use of the gym and weights helped with the use of some anti-hypertensives to reduce my blood pressure and eliminate left-ventricular hypertrophy (commonly known as weight lifter’s heart). I use fairly low weights with a high number of repetitions, so it improves both my strength and cardiac stamina. I still have plenty of work to do to continue to maintain and improve my health and fitness but it’s a few steps in the right direction for me. "

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By *hamCouple30Couple
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I don't see the need to shit on people. I really don't."

You asked if we appreciate lifting heavy things. My answer is no.

Sorry if some people disagree with your view.

That's life

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By *atonMan
over a year ago

barnet

It's not such a fantastic notion that the illusion of stability could be shattered at any given time . There are so many doomsday scenarios that could mean we plunge back into a primal existence. While a body builder physique can look impressive it is the lean mobile agile quick guy who is more likely to survive.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

We're not talking about bodybuilding physiques though!! Deary me.

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By *hamCouple30Couple
over a year ago

Birmingham

I'm leaving this post as you really don't get it.

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By *undayTarkaMan
over a year ago

North Devon,

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

I'm not sure any sport or physical activity is free of such things. It's about being mindful and working around your limitations, I suppose. It's done my health a lot of good.

Thats probably because of the abundance of juice and calories he's consuming, can't be good for the heart or organs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tend to use my own bodyweight now rather than adding addition weights.

Pull ups / held squats/ push ups..and long hikes with my brother's dog, couple of times a month.

(I'm avoiding heavy external weights due to an on going back/disc condition that i don't want to make worse.)

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I tend to use my own bodyweight now rather than adding addition weights.

Pull ups / held squats/ push ups..and long hikes with my brother's dog, couple of times a month.

(I'm avoiding heavy external weights due to an on going back/disc condition that i don't want to make worse.)"

Pull-ups and push ups are a big part of my routine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I tend to use my own bodyweight now rather than adding addition weights.

Pull ups / held squats/ push ups..and long hikes with my brother's dog, couple of times a month.

(I'm avoiding heavy external weights due to an on going back/disc condition that i don't want to make worse.)

Pull-ups and push ups are a big part of my routine."

i remember when i first put them in my routine.. haha i was so rubbish.. i think i could do about 3.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I tend to use my own bodyweight now rather than adding addition weights.

Pull ups / held squats/ push ups..and long hikes with my brother's dog, couple of times a month.

(I'm avoiding heavy external weights due to an on going back/disc condition that i don't want to make worse.)

Pull-ups and push ups are a big part of my routine.

i remember when i first put them in my routine.. haha i was so rubbish.. i think i could do about 3.

-pull ups

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By *undayTarkaMan
over a year ago

North Devon,

"I tend to use my own bodyweight now rather than adding addition weights.

Pull ups / held squats/ push ups..and long hikes with my brother's dog, couple of times a month.

(I'm avoiding heavy external weights due to an on going back/disc condition that i don't want to make worse.)

Pull-ups and push ups are a big part of my routine."

good girl

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By *atonMan
over a year ago

barnet

"I tend to use my own bodyweight now rather than adding addition weights.

Pull ups / held squats/ push ups..and long hikes with my brother's dog, couple of times a month.

(I'm avoiding heavy external weights due to an on going back/disc condition that i don't want to make worse.)"
Mate try an inversion table ebay for less than 100 quid..74 per cent of people facing major invasive surgery didnt need the surgery after a course of inversion therapy. Virtually cured my back problems.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I tend to use my own bodyweight now rather than adding addition weights.

Pull ups / held squats/ push ups..and long hikes with my brother's dog, couple of times a month.

(I'm avoiding heavy external weights due to an on going back/disc condition that i don't want to make worse.)Mate try an inversion table ebay for less than 100 quid..74 per cent of people facing major invasive surgery didnt need the surgery after a course of inversion therapy. Virtually cured my back problems."

I've got one, in my garage, they helped the first flare up i had.

- was due for an operation a few weeks ago, but cancelled it and am trying intensive physio for now.

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

Don't attack people because they don't agree or you may find you can't post at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is a weight lifter praise thread. Calm down

Calm down? Couldn’t have been more laid back if I’d tried when I posted that. I was lying on my bed after an exhausting shower

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By *Marvel-Man
over a year ago

In The Gym

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

Working out is more of a lifestyle in my opinion. Eating right and working out constantly is important to achieve what you want to achieve.

Mixing up training after a period of time is important too. Your body adapts to training method's otherwise any gains become slow.

There's too much bullshit in social media saying try my 5 minute ab workout etc. The dudes/lady promoting is being paid to lie to you. Their killer bodies are from endless hours in the gym and eating right.

It's a marathon not a sprint.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I lift so I can lift a little more next time. Pride in what I can do, and the results. Loving my body

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

I've been training for around 10 years now, strictly natural so I accept I'll never have one of those mad physiques but I think I look pretty good for it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

Working out is more of a lifestyle in my opinion. Eating right and working out constantly is important to achieve what you want to achieve.

Mixing up training after a period of time is important too. Your body adapts to training method's otherwise any gains become slow.

It's a marathon not a sprint."

Totally agree with this. Healthy body is a long process and as soon as you skip on a few days/weeks you are almost back to square 1. (I’m waving from back at square 1)

But I do think I have lost more and become stronger from having a calorie deficit and lifting instead of only cardio.

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By *Marvel-Man
over a year ago

In The Gym

"I've been training for around 10 years now, strictly natural so I accept I'll never have one of those mad physiques but I think I look pretty good for it."

You'd be able to do it. You'd obviously just have the ripped natural look. There's plenty of natural bodybuilder competitions where the guys don't look like the hulk just ripped.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm so much happier in my body with a weights routine than I was with just cardio and calorie reduction. I have a lovely shape, and I feel much more in control of how my body works

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By *Marvel-Man
over a year ago

In The Gym

"I'm so much happier in my body with a weights routine than I was with just cardio and calorie reduction. I have a lovely shape, and I feel much more in control of how my body works

Weights does make a massive difference over to just cardio if you're wanting to sculpt your body.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like to lift and I like the results it gives plus the feel good factor you get of it

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By *Marvel-Man
over a year ago

In The Gym

"I like to lift and I like the results it gives plus the feel good factor you get of it

Endorphins!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I like to lift and I like the results it gives plus the feel good factor you get of it

Endorphins!

Feeling like a motherfucking boss

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like to lift and I like the results it gives plus the feel good factor you get of it

Endorphins!

Feeling like a motherfucking boss

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Yes the endorphins and that is right feeling like a boss too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

it is beneficial to women especially us menopausal ones

"helps prevent bone loss and increase bone density in the spine and hips, areas affected most by osteoporosis in older women"

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By *Marvel-Man
over a year ago

In The Gym

"it is beneficial to women especially us menopausal ones

"helps prevent bone loss and increase bone density in the spine and hips, areas affected most by osteoporosis in older women""

You didn't say it but I will. You have an awesome looking body!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"it is beneficial to women especially us menopausal ones

"helps prevent bone loss and increase bone density in the spine and hips, areas affected most by osteoporosis in older women""

Absolutely.

So much focus on the bravado and narcissism in lifting. Meanwhile a good chunk of us are proud of our bodies, what we can achieve, and are trying to future proof ourselves. (And the idiots checking themselves out hack me off too)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Take great talent to lift up stuff. Then put it down. Then look in the mirror.

Wow

What's the point? Never heard anyone say "we need someone to lift this heavy thing up, it's an emergency!" or he can lift up the most stuff!

It's just pure vanity. Not a sport.

Lol"

What utter crap

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Take great talent to lift up stuff. Then put it down. Then look in the mirror.

Wow

What's the point? Never heard anyone say "we need someone to lift this heavy thing up, it's an emergency!" or he can lift up the most stuff!

It's just pure vanity. Not a sport.

Lol

What utter crap"

Haters gonna hate etc. Shake it off. (Sorry

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By *Marvel-Man
over a year ago

In The Gym

"Take great talent to lift up stuff. Then put it down. Then look in the mirror.

Wow

What's the point? Never heard anyone say "we need someone to lift this heavy thing up, it's an emergency!" or he can lift up the most stuff!

It's just pure vanity. Not a sport.

Lol

What utter crap

Haters gonna hate etc. Shake it off. (Sorry

Never heard anyone say we need to lift something heavy up. Here's one example of people who will say just that. Firefighters. When they carry people out of buildings and so on. There's a few in the gym I go to. They're some of the fittest and strongest guys in there and I've never seen them pose in the mirror once.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As an ex competing weight lifter it only done good for me its not just about strength its about technique and dedication as with any sport

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"As an ex competing weight lifter it only done good for me its not just about strength its about technique and dedication as with any sport"

Yes. Dedication, discipline, understanding your body, making sacrifices, tolerating discomfort.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I hate training in front of the mirror. My PT acts as my eyes to adjust my technique etc. I only train under PT guidance due to my disability so a) o don't do myself a mischief and b) because can't set up weights on the barbell etc on my own. He's a smashing guy

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Take great talent to lift up stuff. Then put it down. Then look in the mirror.

Wow

What's the point? Never heard anyone say "we need someone to lift this heavy thing up, it's an emergency!" or he can lift up the most stuff!

It's just pure vanity. Not a sport.

Lol"

If I'm only doing it for vanity I probably shouldn't eat as many carbs as I do but here we are

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Take great talent to lift up stuff. Then put it down. Then look in the mirror.

Wow

What's the point? Never heard anyone say "we need someone to lift this heavy thing up, it's an emergency!" or he can lift up the most stuff!

It's just pure vanity. Not a sport.

Lol

If I'm only doing it for vanity I probably shouldn't eat as many carbs as I do but here we are

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

"Take great talent to lift up stuff. Then put it down. Then look in the mirror.

Wow

What's the point? Never heard anyone say "we need someone to lift this heavy thing up, it's an emergency!" or he can lift up the most stuff!

It's just pure vanity. Not a sport.

Lol"

Strength, fitness and endurance are key to my job role. Ever served in the forces?

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"it is beneficial to women especially us menopausal ones

"helps prevent bone loss and increase bone density in the spine and hips, areas affected most by osteoporosis in older women"

Absolutely.

I don't see why they should (hack you off), I mean so what if someone wants to lift for vanity? Who cares? Good for them! Some people spend 50 quid on a haircut, or spend buckets on make up and moisturisers. So what? Let people live their lives. In a world that thinks it's ok to take up 2 seats on a bus whilst shoveling a greggs down your throat,i have nothing but respect for someone who uses their self discipline, free time, and money to look good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Part vanity i'll admit, but also just makes my job a lot easier if i'm fit

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I readily show my full appreciation and like the supersized men a lot. Everything from complete massage given

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"Part vanity i'll admit, but also just makes my job a lot easier if i'm fit"

No shame in looking good. For yourself, or anyone else.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"it is beneficial to women especially us menopausal ones

"helps prevent bone loss and increase bone density in the spine and hips, areas affected most by osteoporosis in older women"

Absolutely.

They hack me off when they use the mirrors on the deadlift platform for their bicep curls, first and foremost. Meanwhile I want the deadlift platform to... deadlift.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When it comes to lifting, Arnold Columbus Ohio in just 3 weeks, let's see some new world records

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

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By *arlo82Couple
over a year ago

the gym and random places

Lot of negativity on this post... should we all just be obese slobs because its easier to click buttons from our sofa!

Physical exercise benefits mind and body!

I think some may need some happy endorphins

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Oh and when I've been to the gym (or played wheelchair basketball), I come home super horny. Win win for all concerned

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Lot of negativity on this post... should we all just be obese slobs because its easier to click buttons from our sofa!

Physical exercise benefits mind and body!

I think some may need some happy endorphins "

If I'd posted "everyone must lift and if you don't you're (insert horrible crap here)" I'd understand...

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By *arlo82Couple
over a year ago

the gym and random places

"Lot of negativity on this post... should we all just be obese slobs because its easier to click buttons from our sofa!

Physical exercise benefits mind and body!

I think some may need some happy endorphins

If I'd posted "everyone must lift and if you don't you're (insert horrible crap here)" I'd understand..."

Well me too but nothing wrong with your post OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love lifting and I love how horny the gym makes me and how energised I feel as a person. OP it is something to be proud of I am proud when I acheive

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Oh and when I've been to the gym (or played wheelchair basketball), I come home super horny. Win win for all concerned

The gym does that to me too. What is with that!?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Oh and when I've been to the gym (or played wheelchair basketball), I come home super horny. Win win for all concerned

The gym does that to me too. What is with that!?"

I think it's a bit of raised testosterone (what bit we have) and the oxytocin and other feel good hormones you release when you exercise

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

Just curious have you not yet heard any positive stories. Leg training can benefit posture and the very ability to walk as one ages

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"it is beneficial to women especially us menopausal ones

"helps prevent bone loss and increase bone density in the spine and hips, areas affected most by osteoporosis in older women"

Absolutely.

They hack me off when they use the mirrors on the deadlift platform for their bicep curls, first and foremost. Meanwhile I want the deadlift platform to... deadlift."

Sounds like you need to lay off the pre-workout...

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By *dinSon99Man
over a year ago

East Northants

Lots of very ill informed , undereducated or experienced opinions on here, very surprised considering the positive reaction to the one it originated from.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"it is beneficial to women especially us menopausal ones

"helps prevent bone loss and increase bone density in the spine and hips, areas affected most by osteoporosis in older women"

Absolutely.

They hack me off when they use the mirrors on the deadlift platform for their bicep curls, first and foremost. Meanwhile I want the deadlift platform to... deadlift.

Sounds like you need to lay off the pre-workout..."

I'll take your view with due consideration.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

Just curious have you not yet heard any positive stories. Leg training can benefit posture and the very ability to walk as one ages

For me weight lifting has really improved my posture and totally eliminated my back pain.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Because some said the bodybuilding/powerlifting one excluded people.

Lifting is hard work! And results take time, method, and patience. I most certainly appreciate

Just curious have you not yet heard any positive stories. Leg training can benefit posture and the very ability to walk as one ages

For me weight lifting has really improved my posture and totally eliminated my back pain."

I've had a huge reduction in knee and ankle pain.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I enjoy lifting heavy weights, I like the challenge, the process and the competition.

I'm pretty good at it too

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I enjoy lifting heavy weights, I like the challenge, the process and the competition.

I'm pretty good at it too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lot of negativity on this post... should we all just be obese slobs because its easier to click buttons from our sofa!

Physical exercise benefits mind and body!

I think some may need some happy endorphins "

there often seems to be a negative, dismissive reaction towards people who enjoy the gym on here, no idea why. So what if someone is proud of the way they look and enjoy the process?? Absolutely nothing wrong with that at all

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"I enjoy lifting heavy weights, I like the challenge, the process and the competition.

I'm pretty good at it too

Not sure what gave you the impression you're any good

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Lot of negativity on this post... should we all just be obese slobs because its easier to click buttons from our sofa!

Physical exercise benefits mind and body!

I think some may need some happy endorphins

Snobbery about athleticism is real, but so is anti snobbery.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very true about weightlifting, Olympic or power, extreme weight and poor form is a recipe for disaster.

Having said that, most ex competitive bodybuilders that I know who are around my age, have all got problems, be it from joint damage or junk use.

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over a year ago

"I enjoy lifting heavy weights, I like the challenge, the process and the competition.

I'm pretty good at it too

those thighs

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"Lot of negativity on this post... should we all just be obese slobs because its easier to click buttons from our sofa!

Physical exercise benefits mind and body!

I think some may need some happy endorphins

Jealousy i bet.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"Take great talent to lift up stuff. Then put it down. Then look in the mirror.

Wow

What's the point? Never heard anyone say "we need someone to lift this heavy thing up, it's an emergency!" or he can lift up the most stuff!

It's just pure vanity. Not a sport.

Lol

If I'm only doing it for vanity I probably shouldn't eat as many carbs as I do but here we are

. "

Odd that some can be so irritated that they attempt to write posts apparently deliberately designed to insult

Here's the thing if a person illustrates they, maybe wilfully ?dont wish to understand the potential benefits it will be totally pointless giving them any insight

I will however admit skiing deep powder all day and climbing mountains all day is utterly useless to society

However 2 things

Today I harmed no one in society or wished them harm

My serotonin levels are through the roof and I'm smiling

Absolutely fucking pointless I know hey ho

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

During a dead lift.... feet wide apart, or shoulder distance?

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"During a dead lift.... feet wide apart, or shoulder distance?"

Both

Vary the moves only if you UNDERSTAND the reasons there are differences

People may tell you why but you need to UNDERSTAND for yourself at a functional level for the right muscles to fire as wanted

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over a year ago

Keeps you young, keeps you agile,keeps you smiling and gives confidence....what's not to like?

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over a year ago

"During a dead lift.... feet wide apart, or shoulder distance?"

Depends on your own anatomy, mine are only 12-14 inches apart, toes out about 15 degrees. This where I generate the most power.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"During a dead lift.... feet wide apart, or shoulder distance?"

Why do YOU want to deadlift ?

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"During a dead lift.... feet wide apart, or shoulder distance?

Depends on your own anatomy, mine are only 12-14 inches apart, toes out about 15 degrees. This where I generate the most power.

Just wondered from watching rhianon Lovelace's latest insta vid.

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over a year ago

"During a dead lift.... feet wide apart, or shoulder distance?

Depends on your own anatomy, mine are only 12-14 inches apart, toes out about 15 degrees. This where I generate the most power.

Just wondered from watching rhianon Lovelace's latest insta vid."

That's a sumo deadlift.

I know Rhianon, she's tiny. Again anatomy dictates to some degree her foot placement but also what generates most power.

You're over thinking it. For most casual gym goers it doesn't need to be that complicated.

If you want to deadlift concentrate on good form and find a comfortable foot position, you'll know when it feels right, simple really.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"During a dead lift.... feet wide apart, or shoulder distance?

Depends on your own anatomy, mine are only 12-14 inches apart, toes out about 15 degrees. This where I generate the most power.

Just wondered from watching rhianon Lovelace's latest insta vid.

That's a sumo deadlift.

I know Rhianon, she's tiny. Again anatomy dictates to some degree her foot placement but also what generates most power.

You're over thinking it. For most casual gym goers it doesn't need to be that complicated.

If you want to deadlift concentrate on good form and find a comfortable foot position, you'll know when it feels right, simple really.

Ah gotcha! Pm sent..

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