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Title: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: BBSSchlemiel on October 27, 2015, 06:47:08 AM
Ever see some of these guys on social media? I've noticed many have a liking for barking and bellowing on socio-political issues, with most having some odd blend of conservatism and touchy-feely liberalism (usually some exaggerated sympathy for homosexuals and transgenders).

Do they think they are really so tough because they lift weights? I've met some nice ones in person, but most of those I see on social media think the are tough and special and are prone to online meltdowns.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: phreak on October 27, 2015, 06:50:10 AM
Ever see some of these guys on social media? I've noticed many have a liking for barking and bellowing on socio-political issues, with most having some odd blend of conservatism and touchy-feely liberalism (usually some exaggerated sympathy for homosexuals and transgenders).

Do they think they are really so tough because they lift weights? I've met some nice ones in person, but most of those I see on social media think the are tough and special and are prone to online meltdowns.
Fuck you and your BBing faggotry! Real powerlifters like myself would fuck you up, you thong-wearing bender!
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Nether Animal on October 27, 2015, 06:51:56 AM
High blood pressure ITT.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: phreak on October 27, 2015, 06:54:20 AM
High blood pressure ITT.
Oxy for the win. ;D
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Donny on October 27, 2015, 06:55:58 AM
For me Weight Training is about more than just powerlifting or Bodybuilding. Most people train for generel Health or Rehab.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Yamcha on October 27, 2015, 07:17:31 AM
I only liked Pete Rubish when he was inhaling all the Tren he could get his mittens on  :D
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: tommywishbone on October 27, 2015, 08:37:54 AM
I only liked Pete Rubish when he was inhaling all the Tren he could get his mittens on  :D

 :D

Mittens is a funny word.

Other funny words:
noodle
nibble
underpants
cobbler
runt
pansy
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: BBSSchlemiel on October 27, 2015, 08:38:30 AM
I only liked Pete Rubish when he was inhaling all the Tren he could get his mittens on  :D

Have you ever seen some of these guys' online meltdowns?
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Royalty on October 27, 2015, 08:42:00 AM
Ever see some of these guys on social media? I've noticed many have a liking for barking and bellowing on socio-political issues, with most having some odd blend of conservatism and touchy-feely liberalism (usually some exaggerated sympathy for homosexuals and transgenders).

Do they think they are really so tough because they lift weights? I've met some nice ones in person, but most of those I see on social media think the are tough and special and are prone to online meltdowns.

Powerlifters are often white trash. But Not always.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: tommywishbone on October 27, 2015, 08:45:28 AM
Powerlifters are often white trash. But Not always.

I can live with that accurate assessment.  :)  I do try and change that stereotype. 
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: funk51 on October 27, 2015, 09:29:50 AM
 ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: MoralMan on October 27, 2015, 09:56:52 AM
Powerlifters do think they 're tough. I've heard a well known Powerlifter,as far as powerlifting goes, claim he could kick anyone s ass because he deadlifts 700 lbs.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: funk51 on October 27, 2015, 11:32:22 AM
then again would you really want to go up and slap a 275 lb powerlifter... ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Papper on October 27, 2015, 11:33:34 AM
In the world of bodybuilding: powerlifters are just fat

Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: wes on October 27, 2015, 11:40:25 AM
The key to this thread is that you`re talking about assholes online.........they have an agenda.


I met a bunch of great powerlifters back in the day that taught me a lot about lifting and training hard.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Azure on October 27, 2015, 11:43:21 AM
Just run up the stairs away from these guys.

Eh...I have to agree that it's this online BS.  The people I know who are really about the lifestyle don't act like the a-holes you see online.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Man of Steel on October 27, 2015, 12:02:12 PM
:D

Mittens is a funny word.

Other funny words:
noodle
nibble
underpants
cobbler
runt
pansy


I also laugh at:

tinkle
poot
weiner
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Waller on October 27, 2015, 12:17:43 PM
I also laugh at:

tinkle
poot
weiner


I quite like Golly.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: wes on October 27, 2015, 12:29:53 PM
I also laugh at:

tinkle
poot
weiner

poppycock`s a good one,as is balderdash,and jackanape.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: tommywishbone on October 27, 2015, 07:24:54 PM
I also laugh at:

tinkle
poot
weiner


Haha!  :D  I too laugh at weiner and tinkle.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Coach is Back! on October 27, 2015, 08:24:49 PM
In the world of bodybuilding: powerlifters are just fat



In this day and age they'll live a MUCH longer life than today's bodybuilding mess. That being said who cares if they're "fat".
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: The Wizard of Truth on October 27, 2015, 08:38:14 PM
As a competitive powerlifter I have to say some of the most helpful, decent and friendly lads and girls in the whole gym game have been at power lifting comps. Usually fat though
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: NelsonMuntz on October 27, 2015, 08:40:53 PM
I have gotten more 1000 yard stares over the years from 150lbs massive juicehead twinks who think they are bodybuilders than any powerlifters.

If anything the bigger the lifter(powerlifter, bodybuilder, weightlifter, etc) typically my experience is they tended to be nicer to not only me but everyone

I am 46 and have been around gyms since 1986 with the exception of a few layoffs and 90% of the douchery I have seen has been in the last7-8 years, ironically since the rise in popularity of the selfie, duckface,crossfit, MMA and Jersey shore wannabe's
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: dj181 on October 27, 2015, 09:05:29 PM
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Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: calfzilla on October 28, 2015, 12:04:01 AM
Big E does.

Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Papper on October 28, 2015, 12:36:57 AM
In this day and age they'll live a MUCH longer life than today's bodybuilding mess. That being said who cares if they're "fat".

Bb is not about health, you know this man :)

Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Julio Ceasar on October 28, 2015, 01:15:43 AM
For me Weight Training is about more than just powerlifting or Bodybuilding. Most people train for generel Health or Rehab.

Bullshit! They cant get ripped, they cant get muscles, they gave up. And the excuse is "I'm doing it for health, wellbeing "
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Julio Ceasar on October 28, 2015, 01:19:42 AM
Powerlifteras are fat fucks worhiped by fat fucks! None else care! Very smal world/circle!

Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Alfurinn on October 28, 2015, 05:14:48 PM
What are the chances of getting an aneurysm from the tremendous effort being exerted when lifting too heavy stuff? Are they common among bodybuilders and powerlifters?
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: BlackMetallic on October 28, 2015, 06:02:33 PM
You feel invincible after a heavy set of deads
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: BB on October 28, 2015, 06:10:10 PM
What are the chances of getting an aneurysm from the tremendous effort being exerted when lifting too heavy stuff? Are they common among bodybuilders and powerlifters?

Very rare, I've only heard of one in the last 20 years or so. By far the biggest killer is heart related maladies, usually caused by guys trying to hold too much bodyweight long after their competitive days are over.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Alfurinn on October 28, 2015, 06:54:28 PM
Very rare, I've only heard of one in the last 20 years or so. By far the biggest killer is heart related maladies, usually caused by guys trying to hold too much bodyweight long after their competitive days are over.

I see. A few days ago I was watching a Youtuber's video who suffers from a brain aneurysm and then I read that activities like these might cause aneurysm because of the big blood flow/pressure.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: lilhawk1 on October 28, 2015, 07:07:50 PM
I have gotten more 1000 yard stares over the years from 150lbs massive juicehead twinks who think they are bodybuilders than any powerlifters.

If anything the bigger the lifter(powerlifter, bodybuilder, weightlifter, etc) typically my experience is they tended to be nicer to not only me but everyone

I am 46 and have been around gyms since 1986 with the exception of a few layoffs and 90% of the douchery I have seen has been in the last7-8 years, ironically since the rise in popularity of the selfie, duckface,crossfit, MMA and Jersey shore wannabe's

This pretty much nails it.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on October 28, 2015, 07:19:21 PM
Very rare, I've only heard of one in the last 20 years or so. By far the biggest killer is heart related maladies, usually caused by guys trying to hold too much bodyweight long after their competitive days are over.
can someone email bob chick the link to this thread? This is a post poor dumb bob should see
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Donny on October 29, 2015, 03:32:00 AM
who cares if someone lifts for Bodybuilding or Powerlifting at the end of the Day as long as you like it... do it.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Rammstein on October 29, 2015, 04:47:50 AM
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: The Wizard of Truth on October 29, 2015, 05:47:46 AM
You feel invincible after a heavy set of deads
And lightheaded, and breathless and seeing stars. But invisible yes
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Man of Steel on October 29, 2015, 06:37:38 AM
Women especially (and definitely) do not care about powerlifters and strength.

As long as a man "looks strong" (meaning he has any amount of visible muscle) and has power enough to open a tightly closed jar of preserves he's sufficiently powerful in the eyes of women.

I've sat in weight rooms for years and have outlifted (often with enormous differences in poundages) almost every single gym rat in every gym I've trained in.  Not bragging just the truth.   Point is, I'm a not a ripped, little guy under 190lbs.  Many times I sat next to a "hot girl" in the gym and have done my normal thing and it's typically way heavier than every other person there, but normal for me.  A little cut 190lb guy can sit down next to me and the "hot girl" and do the same exercise I'm doing maxing out with a weight I warmed up with and the "hot girl" pays me no attention whatsover and strikes up conversation with the cut 190lb guy LOL.  

Now looking like Shrek doesn't help my cause either, but in general power doesn't mean jack squat to women.  Further, I snagged my wife when I was the 190lb cut guy LOL...way it is fellas.  

So permabulkers just know up front that "fat and powerful" is ALWAYS secondary to "lean" (regardless of size or strength or whatever form "lean" takes).   Very, VERY few women prefer a PLr build.

Men might admire power for a bit, but then there bruised ego and competitive side will take over and they'll quickly justify it away with "all drugs  ::)" or "strong but a fata$$  ::)".  

Is what it is.   If you enjoy strength activities then make sure you don't also crave attention and admiration of others because of your power because you won't find much or any of it from other people.  As someone said above, PLing permabulkers are only admired by other permabulkers.

Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Azure on October 29, 2015, 06:42:14 AM
I have gotten more 1000 yard stares over the years from 150lbs massive juicehead twinks who think they are bodybuilders than any powerlifters.

If anything the bigger the lifter(powerlifter, bodybuilder, weightlifter, etc) typically my experience is they tended to be nicer to not only me but everyone

I am 46 and have been around gyms since 1986 with the exception of a few layoffs and 90% of the douchery I have seen has been in the last7-8 years, ironically since the rise in popularity of the selfie, duckface,crossfit, MMA and Jersey shore wannabe's

Spot on.

I have been around too and people who are successful power lifters and bodybuilders know how hard it is to train to do well in those endeavors. It's not easy and it's not glamorous.

The most irritating people to talk to and follow on social media seem to be these bikini girls and the social media attention whores. They're all into the image stuff but don't understand the meaning of hard work and that it's not about attention whoring
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: oldtimer1 on October 29, 2015, 07:26:25 AM
Powerlifting has turned into a joke. Make a big inverted U with your body on the bench with a wide grip so you're only pushing the bar 12". Put on a cheat shirt with your elbows in to cut down leverage against your pecs. Same with squat suits and the shallow squats that pass in competition today.

How many big bench guys hit the heavy bag like a girl because while they might have strength they have no power?  How many power lifters can't jump or sprint with their "powerful" legs?

In both powerlifting and bodybuilding you should do exercises in the hardest way and not the easiest. You want to make the body stronger and not stroke your ego with the amount of weight you can get up. Watch most bodybuilders when they do any type of pressing. Most limit the range so they can handle the "big" weight that they couldn't use if they did the exercise legit.

The only real lifting in my book proving you're a strong, powerful and fast athlete is Olympic lifting.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: phreak on October 29, 2015, 07:34:17 AM
Powerlifting has turned into a joke. Make a big inverted U with your body on the bench with a wide grip so you're only pushing the bar 12". Put on a cheat shirt with your elbows in to cut down leverage against your pecs. Same with squat suits and the shallow squats that pass in competition today.
With you so far. Or I was, until about 5 years ago. Raw lifting has really taken off since then.

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How many big bench guys hit the heavy bag like a girl because while they might have strength they have no power?  How many power lifters can't jump or sprint with their "powerful" legs?
Who gives a shit unless they were boxers or high jumpers?

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In both powerlifting and bodybuilding you should do exercises in the hardest way and not the easiest. You want to make the body stronger and not stroke your ego with the amount of weight you can get up. Watch most bodybuilders when they do any type of pressing. Most limit the range so they can handle the "big" weight that they couldn't use if they did the exercise legit.

The only real lifting in my book proving you're a strong, powerful and fast athlete is Olympic lifting.
That's... kind of the whole point of PL: lifting the absolute most weight. So quite a retarded statement.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: BBSSchlemiel on October 29, 2015, 07:36:33 AM
Powerlifts in the 242 class and lighter are usually jacked and lean. So I don't know where this "powerlifters are fat" thing came from. In the 275 and SHW classes there are many obese men though.

I also don't understand why there is much talk about what kind of lifting or physique is interesting to women when discussing all this. Not every damn hobby or interest has something to do with women and there's a silly trend going on these days in which men should be tailoring every action according to the whims and desires of women. If you're hobby is going to make you unattractive to most women, that's a different story.
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: Azure on October 29, 2015, 07:48:16 AM
I also don't understand why there is much talk about what kind of lifting or physique is interesting to women when discussing all this. Not every damn hobby or interest has something to do with women and there's a silly trend going on these days in which men should be tailoring every action according to the whims and desires of women. If you're hobby is going to make you unattractive to most women, that's a different story.

You've got a point.  Your hobby is your hobby and that's all there is to it.  What women like has little to do with what hobbies you're doing and more  to do with who the men are as PEOPLE.  An asshole or an insecure brat isn't going to get a quality woman no matter if he's a powerlifter, bodybuilder, professional athlete, or techie.  If he has money, he ups his chances but they won't stay around
Title: Re: Do powerlifters think they are really that tough?
Post by: headhuntersix on October 29, 2015, 07:56:33 AM
Powerlifts in the 242 class and lighter are usually jacked and lean. So I don't know where this "powerlifters are fat" thing came from. In the 275 and SHW classes there are many obese men though.

I also don't understand why there is much talk about what kind of lifting or physique is interesting to women when discussing all this. Not every damn hobby or interest has something to do with women and there's a silly trend going on these days in which men should be tailoring every action according to the whims and desires of women. If you're hobby is going to make you unattractive to most women, that's a different story.

These guys have never been to a meet and seen the competition....they'd feel real bad about themselves. The fat powerlifter thing is a geared thing and that is changing now anyway.