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Title: My gym is now open!
Post by: ARMZ on August 12, 2006, 09:57:14 AM
Yucaipa, Ca. Powerhouse Gym..  Geared toward hardcore lifting but "softcore friendly" gotta keep the ladies happy too.. I'm looking for those 330 pound dumbbells, anybody know where to find a pair? 
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Post by: sarcasm on August 12, 2006, 10:03:19 AM
awesome. ::)
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Post by: Stavios on August 12, 2006, 10:05:58 AM
why the fuck do you want a 330 pounds dumbell ? ???
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Post by: ARMZ on August 12, 2006, 10:08:03 AM
Don't worry sar, we have a section for you too..
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Post by: ARMZ on August 12, 2006, 10:12:15 AM
why the f**k do you want a 330 pounds dumbell ? ???


To hold down the dumbbell rack.
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Post by: Stavios on August 12, 2006, 10:13:58 AM
the only thing people can do with a 330 lbs dumbell is deadlift it and there won't be a lot of guy who are able to do that
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Post by: ARMZ on August 12, 2006, 10:20:54 AM
I'll never have to hear, "you guys need to get heavier dumbbells"  ;)  Worth every penny..
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Post by: War-Horse on August 12, 2006, 10:39:05 AM
I'll never have to hear, "you guys need to get heavier dumbbells"  ;)  Worth every penny..


Thats so true. LOL ;D   I bitch about that to every gym i go to.   Ill look you up and come by. 8)
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Post by: JPM on August 12, 2006, 10:43:59 AM
Go to a metal fab shop. They will mill you a bar to what ever length and thickness you want for those plates. And you select the handles you want migged in the middle. Not that much money invested, really. Our gym had some 220's made, well worth it. I'm sure Redlands, San Bernardino & Riverside has lot's of fab shops. Good Luck.
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Post by: Palpatine Q on August 12, 2006, 10:51:48 AM
Yucaipa, Ca. Powerhouse Gym..  Geared toward hardcore lifting but "softcore friendly" gotta keep the ladies happy too.. I'm looking for those 330 pound dumbbells, anybody know where to find a pair? 

Congrats, Armz.


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Post by: body88 on August 12, 2006, 10:53:38 AM
Yucaipa, Ca. Powerhouse Gym..  Geared toward hardcore lifting but "softcore friendly" gotta keep the ladies happy too.. I'm looking for those 330 pound dumbbells, anybody know where to find a pair? 


Congrats armz...... Cool you are catering to both crowds. Worlds used to be like that  :'(   Good luck with it!
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Post by: airrick on August 12, 2006, 10:57:07 AM
I'll never have to hear, "you guys need to get heavier dumbbells"  ;)  Worth every penny..

although I will never in my life and dream that I can possible lift a 330lb dumbbell (LOL), you're a good businessman ARMZ!!

crazy!!!!
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Post by: ARMZ on August 12, 2006, 11:34:02 AM
Thanks guys!  I will try a metal fab shop if all else fails.. Even if 330 pound dumbbells sound ridiculous and they collect dust, it adds to the hardcore feeling.. Hell, I even have a REAL vault, a room where the heavy lifting takes place..  Far from the copycat gyms I've been to in the past..
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Post by: HERACLES on August 12, 2006, 11:35:33 AM
Wow, congrats. How much money did you need to start it up? THats so exciting. ANy pics of the gym floor?
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Post by: Farcry on August 12, 2006, 11:38:51 AM
you have ne pictures of your gym?
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Post by: davidpaul on August 12, 2006, 11:39:01 AM
Man Of Steel has seated curled the 330 pounders if im not mistaken. This was witnessed by fellow members of the squad.
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Post by: brianX on August 12, 2006, 11:40:59 AM
Some really strong guys might be able to one-arm press it overhead.
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Post by: gmflex on August 12, 2006, 11:45:48 AM
Congrats!!
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Post by: ARMZ on August 12, 2006, 11:57:43 AM
Wow, congrats. How much money did you need to start it up? THats so exciting. ANy pics of the gym floor?



Let's just say I used my real estate technique "leverage" lots of it..  It wasn't easy to be honest..  I'm glad I wear a hat 'cause I think I lost some hair in the process..  I'll get some pics together..  

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Post by: MAXX on August 12, 2006, 12:01:37 PM
Some really strong guys might be able to one-arm press it overhead.
nobody on this earth.

but shruggs and maybe rows
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Post by: brianX on August 12, 2006, 12:17:47 PM
nobody on this earth.

but shruggs and maybe rows

Paul Anderson could do it.
http://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/211_fall2002.web.dir/Peter_Broady/Pages/Strongestman.htm
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Post by: michael arvilla on August 12, 2006, 12:44:05 PM
Congrats bro!!

(can Laura and i get a free pass?)
 ;)
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Post by: Hedgehog on August 12, 2006, 01:24:08 PM
Congrats bro!!

(can Laura and i get a free pass?)
 ;)

When was the last time the two of you visited California?

YIP
Zack
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Post by: MAXX on August 12, 2006, 01:31:36 PM
Paul Anderson could do it.
http://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/211_fall2002.web.dir/Peter_Broady/Pages/Strongestman.htm
wow impressive! cool vids
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Post by: onlyme on August 12, 2006, 01:33:08 PM
We had dumbells up to 300 at The Gym in Honolulu.  And I mean up to, we had every dumbell in between too.  Ronnie came in one day and did his set of 300 lb DB rows.
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Post by: HERACLES on August 12, 2006, 01:38:23 PM
Congrats bro!!

(can Laura and i get a free pass?)
 ;)

HAHA..MIke, WHat kinda maaaan! WOuld ask that of a brother that just opened his gym and is dying for cashflow and memberships!! Haha.. I would go and pay to work out there, and even give a a signed goodluck $5 bill  8)

Cant wait for the pics, it must be so exciting. Many people thin gym owners get rich quick, but from what i researched, its not like that- its tough and it takes a while, am I right Armz?

Im so happy for you man, thats so sweet!!!  8) 8)
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Post by: War-Horse on August 12, 2006, 05:18:03 PM
Man Of Steel has seated curled the 330 pounders if im not mistaken. This was witnessed by fellow members of the squad.



MOS is freaky strong!!!     :o
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Post by: alexxx on August 12, 2006, 05:23:41 PM
Great now I'll be able to do one arm dumbell presses. :)
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Post by: War-Horse on August 12, 2006, 05:28:05 PM
Theyll be good for strict concentration curls.     Not for me, tho.    For milamar sarcev. ;D
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Post by: alexxx on August 12, 2006, 05:35:01 PM
Theyll be good for strict concentration curls.     Not for me, tho.    For milamar sarcev. ;D

hahaha for reps of 50 ::)
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Post by: 240 is Back on August 12, 2006, 05:52:41 PM
Thanks guys!  I will try a metal fab shop if all else fails.. Even if 330 pound dumbbells sound ridiculous and they collect dust, it adds to the hardcore feeling.. Hell, I even have a REAL vault, a room where the heavy lifting takes place..  Far from the copycat gyms I've been to in the past..

PM me - I know a guy who does metal...
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Post by: youandme on August 12, 2006, 06:19:51 PM
For sure would like to see some pics also.
Good luck bro, the gym will do great
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Post by: whitewidow on August 12, 2006, 06:26:06 PM
I hope you dont end up pulling a victor martinez-lol
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Post by: squatz on August 12, 2006, 06:39:13 PM
Sounds like you have an awesome gym ARMZ!  Whereabout is it located?
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Post by: Alex23 on August 12, 2006, 08:52:59 PM
Congrats. We'll drop by next time driving LA -> LV
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Post by: ARMZ on August 13, 2006, 11:58:37 AM
I hope you dont end up pulling a victor martinez-lol



lol  I know..  I already have a pos. cash flow which will go right back into the gym.. Keep new things coming all the time.. The gym is located in Yucaipa Ca. 35120 Yucaipa Blvd. 92399 (909)790-FLEX..
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Post by: CQ on August 13, 2006, 12:16:20 PM
Congrats Armz :)
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Post by: 240 is Back on August 13, 2006, 12:17:19 PM
lol  I know..  I already have a pos. cash flow which will go right back into the gym.. Keep new things coming all the time.. The gym is located in Yucaipa Ca. 35120 Yucaipa Blvd. 92399 (909)790-FLEX..

No website url?

I know a guy who does great gym websites... ;)
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Post by: w8tlftr on August 13, 2006, 12:18:46 PM
Gratz on the gym, Armz, and good luck.

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Post by: ARMZ on August 13, 2006, 12:23:22 PM
No website url?

I know a guy who does great gym websites... ;)


Thanks CQ, w8t..   hehe  who might that be 240?   ;)
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Post by: 240 is Back on August 13, 2006, 12:28:13 PM
Thanks CQ, w8t..   hehe  who might that be 240?   ;)

www.300website.com :P
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Post by: warchild on August 13, 2006, 12:44:36 PM
Just curious.....why Yucaipa? The place is definitely a shithole.....not saying your gym is, just Yucaipa in general
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Post by: MAXX on August 13, 2006, 01:18:09 PM
i bet David Henry could do one arm tric. extensions with that
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Post by: Bluto on August 13, 2006, 01:21:06 PM
may i suggest you put up posters of derek anthony on every wall in the gym?
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Post by: ARMZ on August 13, 2006, 03:07:51 PM
Just curious.....why Yucaipa? The place is definitely a shithole.....not saying your gym is, just Yucaipa in general


Yucaipa and Temecula are the fastest growing areas in so cal. and has been for the past 3 years.. I've invested in residential real property here and couldn't think of a better place to do it.. All the housing going in are homes starting at 750,000  so it's far from a shithole..

 DA posters might help membership sales..  ;)
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Post by: onlyme on August 13, 2006, 04:08:20 PM

Yucaipa and Temecula are the fastest growing areas in so cal. and has been for the past 3 years.. I've invested in residential real property here and couldn't think of a better place to do it.. All the housing going in are homes starting at 750.000  so it's far from a shithole..

 DA posters might help membership sales..  ;)

My brother is a highway partrolman out there.  His house inTemecula is awesome
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Post by: War-Horse on August 13, 2006, 05:27:27 PM
Armz is one of the best naturals ever.   Skip lacour's got nothing on him. 8)
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Post by: growthfactor on August 13, 2006, 08:04:10 PM
congrats.. u should go all out and make 500 lb db's... :) seriously!
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Post by: Playboy on August 14, 2006, 05:03:14 AM
why the f**k do you want a 330 pounds dumbell ? ???
Because there's people out there that can actually lift that weight. Good for you "Armz". We need more hardcore gyms around, mind you with a soft touch for the ladies. Good luck with it.

PB
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Post by: Laura Lee on August 14, 2006, 06:59:25 AM
Congratulations Ian and the best of luck with it!   :D
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Post by: shootfighter1 on August 14, 2006, 07:06:51 AM
Good to hear.  Post some pics when you can.
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Post by: The Showstoppa on August 14, 2006, 07:10:24 AM
ARMZ, coming from someone who has worked in gyms in the past, I get your joke about the 330lb dbs.  There is always some clown who asks for heavier db's, even though they can't properly handle the weight of the ones you have.

Good luck with everything.
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Post by: HUGEPECS on August 14, 2006, 08:40:04 AM
We had dumbells up to 300 at The Gym in Honolulu.  And I mean up to, we had every dumbell in between too.  Ronnie came in one day and did his set of 300 lb DB rows.




I thought you were gonna say He pressed them
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Post by: ARMZ on August 14, 2006, 08:51:33 AM
congrats.. u should go all out and make 500 lb db's... :) seriously!


Good point!    I made the newspaper..  Not sure how good the scanner here works but here goes.. You thought I was kidding about the vault..
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Post by: doozejooze on August 14, 2006, 09:57:09 AM
Hey what paper is that?  I live in Highland and work in Loma Linda and was just wondering.  Yu-crapa is not that bad of a city just a lot of meth-labs and horses, but other than that it has ridiculous potential. I agree with Armz- he will be in place as the population wave surges forward. 

 Best of luck Armz


Dooze Jooze
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Post by: ARMZ on August 14, 2006, 10:21:12 AM
Hey what paper is that?  I live in Highland and work in Loma Linda and was just wondering.  Yu-crapa is not that bad of a city just a lot of meth-labs and horses, but other than that it has ridiculous potential. I agree with Armz- he will be in place as the population wave surges forward. 

 Best of luck Armz


Dooze Jooze


Thanks I agree..     It was in the news mirror.. I was surprised it was a full page.. I never turn down free advertising   8)
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Post by: dawakaman on August 14, 2006, 03:52:02 PM
congratz ARMZ, best of luck to you and your business. Would love to see some pics

Peace
D
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Post by: BB on August 14, 2006, 04:59:07 PM
Howdy,

The 330lbs/150kg dumbbells were made by Watson equipment: www.gymequipment.uk.com . They're on the last page of dumbbells.

www.Fractionalplates.com is also good for specialty bar work.
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Post by: Laura Lee on August 14, 2006, 07:10:30 PM
Howdy,

The 330lbs/150kg dumbbells were made by Watson equipment: www.gymequipment.uk.com . They're on the last page of dumbbells.

www.Fractionalplates.com is also good for specialty bar work.
Wow, they must really be expensive.  It says to call for pricing.  :o
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Post by: The Freakshow on August 14, 2006, 07:15:56 PM
Wow, they must really be expensive.  It says to call for pricing.  :o

Especially if they're shipped from the UK! That's a lot of weight to be shipping that far.
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Post by: Laura Lee on August 14, 2006, 07:17:15 PM
Especially if they're shipped from the UK! That's a lot of weight to be shipping that far.
Wow, I didn't even consider the shipping!  :o
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Post by: ARMZ on August 14, 2006, 09:09:08 PM
Howdy,

The 330lbs/150kg dumbbells were made by Watson equipment: www.gymequipment.uk.com . They're on the last page of dumbbells.

www.Fractionalplates.com is also good for specialty bar work.


Yes..  Thanks BB..
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Post by: 240 is Back on August 14, 2006, 09:11:29 PM
Especially if they're shipped from the UK! That's a lot of weight to be shipping that far.

That's the best thing about getting a complete website for only $300 - No shipping ;)
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Post by: Wombat on August 14, 2006, 09:46:53 PM
Congrats Arms ---wish you well with your gym...
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Post by: rocket on August 14, 2006, 09:54:58 PM
That's the best thing about getting a complete website for only $300 - No shipping ;)

Hah, PM him.  Give it a rest :)
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Post by: hangclean on August 14, 2006, 10:52:33 PM
Paul Anderson could do it.
http://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/211_fall2002.web.dir/Peter_Broady/Pages/Strongestman.htm
To bad`he's dead.
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Post by: Sir William Idol on August 14, 2006, 10:56:31 PM
armz do you sleep with a yankees hat on?
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Post by: ARMZ on August 15, 2006, 08:52:29 AM
armz do you sleep with a yankees hat on?


LOL  I have before    ;D
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Post by: Laura Lee on August 15, 2006, 10:01:39 AM

LOL  I have before    ;D
Go Sox!!!   :D
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Post by: Blockhead on August 15, 2006, 02:04:58 PM

 Laura...watcha know about The White Sox, girl? Or are you referring to RED Sox/
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Post by: The Freakshow on August 16, 2006, 05:46:23 PM
That's the best thing about getting a complete website for only $300 - No shipping ;)

The $300 for the website INCLUDES shipping & handling!!!! Wow! It doesn't get any better than that ;)
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Post by: Laura Lee on August 16, 2006, 07:09:52 PM
Laura...watcha know about The White Sox, girl? Or are you referring to RED Sox/
Well obviously if he's a Yankee's fan...I am a Red Sox fan.  :)   Born and raised on the North Shore of Massachusetts.  ;)