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Title: Fellow Strongman introducing himself, Male 28yrs
Post by: AKR on January 16, 2008, 08:26:09 PM

How I Started: i was interested in it since i was about 12, but i didn't start working out until i was 14. i hated basketball, so i talked my school into letting me lift weights instead

Why I Love It: i love the health benefits. sometimes, i can be pretty hard on my body with snowboarding/etc, so having more muscle helps with me getting thrown around. i started taking care of my body at a very young age and i'm sure my body will age a lot better than other people. i also like looking good for my gf.

How I Stay Motivated: it's ingrained in me. i really have no problem with motivation because it's just a part of who i am. that, and i'd feel lazy/unhealthy if were to stop working out.

BB Accomplishments: i went from 133 to 199 in under a year (aprox same body fat). some of that was muscle memory, but about half wasn't (i'm at 172 now). i think just sticking with this for 13 years is possibly the biggest accomplishment. that, and benching 260. 
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Title: Re: Fellow Strongman introducing himself, Male 28yrs
Post by: ripitupbaby on January 17, 2008, 03:41:57 AM

Hi, welcome.   :)

Got any pics? 

EDIT: I just saw the pics you posted in another thread LOL.  Interesting things you were doing with the figurines from the manger scene there.   :-X

Title: Re: Fellow Strongman introducing himself, Male 28yrs
Post by: AKR on January 17, 2008, 06:40:40 AM

thanks I was bored and my girlfriend (sorry i am taken) took some shots. we laughed about it!

Title: Re: Fellow Strongman introducing himself, Male 28yrs
Post by: ripitupbaby on January 17, 2008, 01:12:49 PM

Quote from: AKR on January 17, 2008, 06:40:40 AM

thanks I was bored and my girlfriend (sorry i am taken) took some shots. we laughed about it!

NO apology necessary.   :)

Title: Re: Fellow Strongman introducing himself, Male 28yrs
Post by: Stubborn on January 17, 2008, 04:16:57 PM

Welcome. What strongman comps have you done?

Title: Re: Fellow Strongman introducing himself, Male 28yrs
Post by: AKR on January 18, 2008, 07:14:13 AM

well up in Alaska they dont ever do any, I would realistically place myself in the top 5% of lifters so I know if I walked onto a competition I dont know if I would win 1rst place but I would take one of the top 3 places.

Title: Re: Fellow Strongman introducing himself, Male 28yrs
Post by: Stubborn on January 18, 2008, 05:21:55 PM

Tell us some of your best lifts. I want to see what a "top 5%" lifter can move.

Title: Re: Fellow Strongman introducing himself, Male 28yrs
Post by: AKR on January 18, 2008, 08:06:51 PM

Quote from: Lift4Size on January 18, 2008, 05:21:55 PM

Tell us some of your best lifts. I want to see what a "top 5%" lifter can move.

lets see some pics of you. i bet your a skinny little wimp! HA! YOU DONT IMPRESS ME MUCH

Title: Re: Fellow Strongman introducing himself, Male 28yrs
Post by: chaos on January 18, 2008, 08:54:18 PM

Quote from: AKR on January 18, 2008, 08:06:51 PM

lets see some pics of you. i bet your a skinny little wimp! HA! YOU DONT IMPRESS ME MUCH

Gimmick. Bad gimmick.

Title: Re: Fellow Strongman introducing himself, Male 28yrs
Post by: Stubborn on January 18, 2008, 09:21:12 PM

Quote from: chaos on January 18, 2008, 08:54:18 PM

Gimmick. Bad gimmick.

Worse than watching Rosie Odonnell "trim the hedges."