One of the absolute greatest things about weightlifting

[jtaylor2010]

Is that the weights will never lie to you. And because of that, they force you to be honest with yourself. We live in a crazy world that’s getting crazier by the day(and more full of lies). Yet when you sit on the bench, that 45 lb plate will ALWAYS tell you the truth. If you hit less reps this week it’s all because of something YOU did, the weight is just a messenger to let you know…and it is always honest. This is one of the ways/reasons why lifters are better than others. They are constantly doing self-reflection and realizing that in a world adamantly trying to convince you that you’re a victim, they realize they are empowered to accept any bitter truths and be responsible for changing what they don’t like. The victim mentality is perhaps the greatest poison a mind can adopt, and lifting is one of the best antidotes for it.



So keep lifting my brothers. We all gonna make it.

[monster0ultra]

Plates do lie.

lol @ poorcels who don't have calibrated plates

[jtaylor2010]

Plates do lie.

lol @ poorcels who don't have calibrated plates

Say that to the weights face not online like a little phaggot and see what happens…

[kalvinmc]

Plates do lie.

lol @ poorcels who don't have calibrated plates

just LMAO if you don't autistically weigh your plates and either take the extra grams off with an angle grinder or weld missing weight on

[Fitnessguy24]

People who lift weights are not better than non lifters.

I would say, as a weightljfter myself, that it is because of deep insecurity that one wishes to lift weights. We feel less than so there is a compensatory mechanism to it all

[davik]

instead of wasting time in the gym you could be dealing with your ****

[jtaylor2010]

instead of wasting time in the gym you could be dealing with your ****

Lold at being so incompetent that you are unable to deal with your sh!t and still have lots of time to spare for gym going and other activities.


davik the retard strikes again!

[AlfBundy]

instead of wasting time in the gym you could be dealing with your ****

Fitness should be one of your many daily personal growth rituals.

TV and relaxation should be kept to a minimum

[kalvinmc]

instead of wasting time in the gym you could be dealing with your ****

what if I chit at the gym?

[Muzzlrpress]

The Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that you’re a god or a total bastard. The Iron will always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the pitch black. I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs.

Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds.”

Henry Rollins

- Bulldog

[jtaylor2010]

The Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that you’re a god or a total bastard. The Iron will always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the pitch black. I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs.

Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds.”

Henry Rollins

- Bulldog

On spread for the strong af quote

[jonmcd46]

lifting is usually the highlight of my day...
nothing gets my dink harder than hitting a PR, or seeing a new vein or striation when I'm cutting
Plus exercise improves cognitive function, and gives you a smug feeling of confidence. I loved being the only one in my 400/500 level college math classes wearing a tank top and having gains, like if you're gonna be a nerd, why not make gains too?

[Cleveland33]

just LMAO if you don't autistically weigh your plates and either take the extra grams off with an angle grinder or weld missing weight on

yeah if it were only grams I wouldn't even care

I've seen "45s" range from 42.5 to 48+ but my vintage Yorks don't lie

[buwbs]

Once had a real massive chit at the gym… farting …squelching… nearly pro-lapsed that day srs

Lets just say the fella in the next stall new i won that day

#winner

[buwbs]

It was humongous

Humbling experience real blaster

[aaron501]

dont really agree with you Opie, you can still lie to yourself with plates if you cheat depth

[buwbs]

Its about winning yourself not the weight or plate

Aesthetic or strength whichever you’re aiming for

[Dave22reborn]

Miscers don't use free weights though. It's all about the machines and Smith machines.

[jtaylor2010]

dont really agree with you Opie, you can still lie to yourself with plates if you cheat depth

In that case the weights still haven’t lied to you.

[hremodeler]

Good post, thanks. Weightlifting is creating and growing on a cellular level. And, technically, building without a permit, which is the direct opposite of victimization. And that's why the govt sends spammers.

[TryingMen]

How much am I supposed to subtract from the hole in the middle though?

[LuigiMiami631]

When someone always refer to weightlifting, I often question. They referring to olympic weightlifting or just general training of weights?

[jtaylor2010]

How much am I supposed to subtract from the hole in the middle though?

Depends on how big the whole is. If you’re not sure just weigh yourself alone then carry the weight over to the scale and weigh yourself while holding it. Then subtract the first number from the second number. That’ll tell you how much the plate weighs.

[mr.left hook]

people who lift weights are not better than non lifters.

I would say, as a weightljfter myself, that it is because of deep insecurity that one wishes to lift weights. We feel less than so there is a compensatory mechanism to it all

stfu pc whore!

[WCline]

IDK about all that, but I agree that weights humble you

[Quiggie]

Lifters understand that progress can only be made through hard work and dedication. They know that blaming external factors for their lack of progress will get them nowhere. Instead, they push themselves to do better, to lift heavier, to be stronger.

Not only do lifters learn to be honest with themselves, but they also learn the value of perseverance and self-discipline. These are qualities that carry over into all aspects of their lives. Whether it's in their relationships, their careers, or their personal goals, lifters know that success can only be achieved through hard work and determination.

In a world where lies and excuses are abundant, the weight will always be a reliable source of truth. And it is in facing this truth that lifters are able to grow and evolve into the best versions of themselves. So the next time you step into the gym, remember that the weights will never lie to you. Embrace the truth they have to offer and watch yourself transform into a stronger, more empowered individual.

[Quiggie]

Furthermore, the discipline required for weightlifting translates into various other aspects of one's life - the discipline to maintain a strict diet, to follow a training calendar, to abstain from injurious habits - all these factors culminate into a strong, composed individual capable of dealing with life's rigors effectively. It is not a lifestyle choice for the faint-hearted. It requires great strength of mind and an almost stubborn persistence to take on the weights, day after day, often laboring alone with nothing but the cold, unforgiving steel for company. Yet the lure of personal growth and transcendence never ceases to attract those seeking transformation.

In addition, weightlifting teaches one about the most basic but irrefutable law of life, the principle of cause and effect. There are no shortcuts in weightlifting; one cannot miraculously grow muscles overnight – you have to put in the work. There is a deliberate amount of pain and effort that goes into shaping one's body, and as lifters, they develop an ingrained respect for this process. This respect ultimately permeates other areas of their lives, making them more likely to demand nothing less than the best from themselves in all their undertakings, personal or professional.

In conclusion, weightlifting goes far beyond mere physical activity. It is a way of life, a personal philosophy, and a means of self-expression. It is perhaps one of the few disciplines that forces an individual to confront their own limitations and strives to overcome them. It demands honesty, humility, perseverance, and an ability to take responsibility for one's actions. In a world where the culture of victimhood is increasingly pervasive, weightlifting serves as a potent reminder that our external circumstances are often a direct reflection of our internal state. Hence, if we aim to change our lives, we ought to start by changing ourselves; weightlifting is one among the various paths leading to this empowering realization.

[bigbtree]

How do we know that? I heard in the past there were two blackholes that merged and it sent a gravitational wave through space that reached earth.

[jtaylor2010]

Furthermore, the discipline required for weightlifting translates into various other aspects of one's life - the discipline to maintain a strict diet, to follow a training calendar, to abstain from injurious habits - all these factors culminate into a strong, composed individual capable of dealing with life's rigors effectively. It is not a lifestyle choice for the faint-hearted. It requires great strength of mind and an almost stubborn persistence to take on the weights, day after day, often laboring alone with nothing but the cold, unforgiving steel for company. Yet the lure of personal growth and transcendence never ceases to attract those seeking transformation.

In addition, weightlifting teaches one about the most basic but irrefutable law of life, the principle of cause and effect. There are no shortcuts in weightlifting; one cannot miraculously grow muscles overnight – you have to put in the work. There is a deliberate amount of pain and effort that goes into shaping one's body, and as lifters, they develop an ingrained respect for this process. This respect ultimately permeates other areas of their lives, making them more likely to demand nothing less than the best from themselves in all their undertakings, personal or professional.

In conclusion, weightlifting goes far beyond mere physical activity. It is a way of life, a personal philosophy, and a means of self-expression. It is perhaps one of the few disciplines that forces an individual to confront their own limitations and strives to overcome them. It demands honesty, humility, perseverance, and an ability to take responsibility for one's actions. In a world where the culture of victimhood is increasingly pervasive, weightlifting serves as a potent reminder that our external circumstances are often a direct reflection of our internal state. Hence, if we aim to change our lives, we ought to start by changing ourselves; weightlifting is one among the various paths leading to this empowering realization.

Repped

[weiss1967]

dont really agree with you Opie, you can still lie to yourself with plates if you cheat depth

depth, speed, momentum etc. Number of ways to cheat. But general idea is spot on, gym is the most honest place.