an idea for the forum?????

[kman025]

here just an idea i thought maybe we'd (well really BTB since hes in charge) would like to include.

i understand a lot of ppl wouldnt give a **** about this, but as we get new members it would just be a way for them to see what everyone can put up

Here are the two possibilities:

-Stickied threads at the top of the PL section for different 3 lift Total poundages. (not sure what weight these are typically for, but an ex: 1000 lbs club)

-A list of everyones 3 lift total starting from the highest.
------ if this happened, we could have a list of top squats, top benches, top deadlifts, and 3 lift total lists


WHY?
-sometimes im just curious as to what people lift and it would be an easy way to find out.
-It would promote friendly competion and inspire people to move up the rankings.
-other reasons i cant think of because im tired.



-you wouldnt have to be on there or anything, so if you didnt want on it you wouldnt have to.
------we all respect eachother here, so even those like myself with weaker lifts, would be respected

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by kman025

here just an idea i thought maybe we'd (well really BTB since hes in charge) would like to include.

i understand a lot of ppl wouldnt give a **** about this, but as we get new members it would just be a way for them to see what everyone can put up

Here are the two possibilities:

-Stickied threads at the top of the PL section for different 3 lift Total poundages. (not sure what weight these are typically for, but an ex: 1000 lbs club)

-A list of everyones 3 lift total starting from the highest.
------ if this happened, we could have a list of top squats, top benches, top deadlifts, and 3 lift total lists


WHY?
-sometimes im just curious as to what people lift and it would be an easy way to find out.
-It would promote friendly competion and inspire people to move up the rankings.
-other reasons i cant think of because im tired.



-you wouldnt have to be on there or anything, so if you didnt want on it you wouldnt have to.
------we all respect eachother here, so even those like myself with weaker lifts, would be respected

I thought about doing that.

One stipulation though is that the lifts need to be on video. Sound fair enough?

[big valsalva]

I had a similar idea, but I was thinking more along the lines of a PR Thread.
Everytime you hit a PR (for reps, singles, whatever), post it up and let's all celebrate! It may be less competitive in nature, but certainly less intimidating to the beginner lifter. Just my thought. Thanks for bringing this up, kman. My 3 lift total wouldn't qualify for a "Sticky."

[kman025]

a thought on the video thing....

most of us post vids regularly. i dont think anyones trying to fruad out of the core members.

i can set new maxes nearly weekly, so it would be rediculous to tape all of them.

maybe to a point it could be just an honor system. but someone couldnt just show up and post some BS. and if you were going to pass someone up vids would be required... i dont know.

FOR WHICH IDEA WERE YOU TALKING ABOUT? if its the 1st (the poundage clubs) then YES VIDS REQUIRED.

[kman025]

Originally Posted by big valsalva

I had a similar idea, but I was thinking more along the lines of a PR Thread.
Everytime you hit a PR (for reps, singles, whatever), post it up and let's all celebrate! It may be less competitive in nature, but certainly less intimidating to the beginner lifter. Just my thought. Thanks for bringing this up, kman. My 3 lift total wouldn't qualify for a "Sticky."

lol no problem....

i thought the list could maybe motivate people, rather than intimidate.... no one here is going to make fun of anyone else.

also it could still be a list of top lifters (we could edit the 1st post) and then people could post whenever they hit a big PR

[glwanabe]

Originally Posted by big valsalva

My 3 lift total wouldn't qualify for a "Sticky."

Big deal. I'm sure it's better than some coach potato who only bends his elbow to stuff cheesepuff's down his pie hole.

Yo "K" quit calling yourself weak. Your not weak. Put the negative waves down Moriarity. "K" pay attention!

[kman025]

Originally Posted by glwanabe

Big deal. I'm sure it's better than some coach potato who only bends his elbow to stuff cheesepuff's down his pie hole.

Yo "K" quit calling yourself weak. Your not weak. Put the negative waves down Moriarity. "K" pay attention!

lol nice vid.... i just meant me compared to BW or some of the new PLs on the boards

[glwanabe]

Originally Posted by kman025

lol nice vid.... i just meant me compared to BW or some of the new PLs on the boards

Yea, so?

Look. We all have our own journey to walk. Your missing the beauty of the trip by focusing on the negative, andthinking that you can ever truely reach the end.

This sport is like a rainbow. Try as hard as you like but you will never truely reach the end of the rainbow. Enjoy the process of getting better at each session. Savor each workout for what it is. Enjoy your time with the bar at each session, and when your done walk away until you meet your friend again the next time. Be in the moment.

[kman025]

Originally Posted by glwanabe

Yea, so?

Look. We all have our own journey to walk. Your missing the beauty of the trip by focusing on the negative, andthinking that you can ever truely reach the end.

This sport is like a rainbow. Try as hard as you like but you will never truely reach the end of the rainbow. Enjoy the process of getting better at each session. Savor each workout for what it is. Enjoy your time with the bar at each session, and when your done walk away until you meet your friend again the next time. Be in the moment.

i definately enjoy the workouts and progressing.... its just i have certain points i need to get to before i consider myself strong (above average high school kid)

when i hit 350-400squat , 250-275 bench, and 450+ deadlift i will start to consider myself strong for my age and body

[nighttrain]

look K, you liftmore than your body weight on bench andsquat pretty close to double that, and your dead is more than double, you are strong....