new gym...

alucidinterval · 02-28-2009, 10:03 AM

so i went to this local gym yesterday that i drive past every day going to school, but have never actually been to. usually i just go to the local Y which is nice and all, but not very many actual lifters. So as i walk in, i notice instantly that this is the kinda gym i've been looking for. 4 squat racks, tons of hammer strength machines, all size bands, chains, and even a deadlift platform with chalk/nose tork. so as i walk in i see some BIG ass dudes deadlifting. they're starting off with 2 45s and a 100 pound plate (yes they have 100s here) on each side for some warm up sets. After each set they keep throwing on another plate. 495, then 585, then 675. I'm astonished, as i've never seen this kinda weight being moved before. Anyways, one of the guys works up to a 745 pound single, and the other a 765 pound single. I started talking to them for a little bit afterwards, and found out that both of them compete in strongman competitions.

cliffs:

-Went to a new gym that isn't the Y
-Lots of stuff including chains, bands, deadlift platform, chalk
-Saw two guys deadlift 745 and 765
-Need to buy a membership.....

hsight · 02-28-2009, 10:21 AM

Yeah but do they have ellipticals/stair climbers/treadmills!?!?!

alucidinterval · 02-28-2009, 12:27 PM

haha actually they do! and tanning beds... which is kinda gay, but to each his own. i think the other stuff makes up for it haha.

nateakabear05 · 02-28-2009, 12:34 PM

What ya waiting for... screw the Y!

dannyautrey · 02-28-2009, 01:01 PM

1. Buy membership
2. SFW
3. Elite total

Mitsuomi · 02-28-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyautrey

1. Buy membership
2. SFW
3. Elite total

x2

if i found a gym like that near me i wouldnt even think twice about signing up. go for it brah

jeff00z28 · 02-28-2009, 05:20 PM

wtf is SFW.

SoaringSwine · 02-28-2009, 05:29 PM

Smash fucking weights

alucidinterval · 02-28-2009, 06:12 PM

haha oh yeah don't worry its not even a matter of if i should sign up. i'm just waiting for my free trial membership to end next week and then ill get a full membership. saw some dude doing about 500 pound deadlifts today with bands across the bottom to increase the weight as he pulled. its cool to actually see guys using boards, bands and suits like that.

gym_mouse · 02-28-2009, 06:25 PM

If you don't mind me asking, what gym is it? I am from NC as well and I don't know any gyms like that near me...let me know so I can check it out! We can't use chains, chalk, or even bands at my gym!

alucidinterval · 02-28-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gym_mouse

If you don't mind me asking, what gym is it? I am from NC as well and I don't know any gyms like that near me...let me know so I can check it out! We can't use chains, chalk, or even bands at my gym!

its called elite fitness in huntersville north carolina. I'm pretty sure its just a stand alone gym though, so if you aren't close by it might not be too convenient.

heres their website: www.elitefitnessnc.com