The Official PL Family Appreciation Thread: Part XII

[BringtheNoise]

It's getting rather annoying JTS's (CWS's) hate towards EFS and Westside. Some good information and lifters at JTS but the constant spamming and hate is making me want to ignore and unsubscribe from it all.

Didn't Dan write the article?

[Jason2459]

Didn't Dan write the article?

Yes, why I said JTS but CWS is the main driver and usual deliverer of the arguing back and forth with efs.

[LessThanLuke]

Got a full page spread in local paper for my comp win a few weeks back. They would use the farmers picture too...

[baxtej44]

Got a full page spread in local paper for my comp win a few weeks back. They would use the farmers picture too...

bro that's sweet

[Jeramey8]

Got a full page spread in local paper for my comp win a few weeks back. They would use the farmers picture too...

That's super sweet.

[BringtheNoise]

Yes, why I said JTS but CWS is the main driver and usual deliverer of the arguing back and forth with efs.

Well I know Brandon has said some stuff, and Mike has said some stuff, and Chad say some stuff... It seems like it's raw lifters in general.

[Doollas]

It seems like it's raw lifters in general.

I don't think there's much argument there, because most of what everyone is saying in their "bashing" is true. That and the my way or the highway everything I say is correct and the way to train attitude has probably gotten under the skin of lifters over the years.

[samsont]

Seems to me a lot of the hate on westside comes from a perspective of it being implemented in ways geared lifters do, so of course when viewed this way it's not optimal for raw lifting. I don't understand how board presses and box squats are examples of westside not being right for raw lifters - why would raw lifter cycle those lifts in anyways? If you're doing lifts on conjugate method that don't carryover to raw lifting, I would think you're not even doing the method correctly. to me it makes the argument useless.

most of the argument was about technique/form and movement selection not really on the method it seems. so it's all a ****ty argument

[baxtej44]

i don't understand why people care what others are doing. if you like it, incorporate it if it works for you or to see if it works for you. if you don't like it, who cares? it doesn't effect you. of course someone who is a proponent of a certain methodology is going to promote it, especially if there is money to be had with it, so the fact that people advertise/promote/suggest certain things is a no thinker... of course they do.


that's like how there was one main powerlifting gym here in omaha and since it shut down there has been two main gyms/groups of lifters just ranting/hating on each other and i don't understand it. just train and go on with your life.

[BringtheNoise]

i don't understand why people care what others are doing. if you like it, incorporate it if it works for you or to see if it works for you. if you don't like it, who cares? it doesn't effect you. of course someone who is a proponent of a certain methodology is going to promote it, especially if there is money to be had with it, so the fact that people advertise/promote/suggest certain things is a no thinker... of course they do.


that's like how there was one main powerlifting gym here in omaha and since it shut down there has been two main gyms/groups of lifters just ranting/hating on each other and i don't understand it. just train and go on with your life.

Any of you guys come to Des Moines to do the fair push/pull?

[Jason2459]

i don't understand why people care what others are doing. if you like it, incorporate it if it works for you or to see if it works for you. if you don't like it, who cares? it doesn't effect you. of course someone who is a proponent of a certain methodology is going to promote it, especially if there is money to be had with it, so the fact that people advertise/promote/suggest certain things is a no thinker... of course they do.


that's like how there was one main powerlifting gym here in omaha and since it shut down there has been two main gyms/groups of lifters just ranting/hating on each other and i don't understand it. just train and go on with your life.

Yep, agree. Money is not always a good thing.

Any of you guys come to Des Moines to do the fair push/pull?

Trying to get a bunch of Iowa/Nebraska guys to show up on October 27th there at the Des Moines Strength Institute.

[Doollas]

Seems to me a lot of the hate on westside comes from a perspective of it being implemented in ways geared lifters do, so of course when viewed this way it's not optimal for raw lifting. I don't understand how board presses and box squats are examples of westside not being right for raw lifters - why would raw lifter cycle those lifts in anyways? If you're doing lifts on conjugate method that don't carryover to raw lifting, I would think you're not even doing the method correctly. to me it makes the argument useless.

most of the argument was about technique/form and movement selection not really on the method it seems. so it's all a ****ty argument

I liked his views on some of that stuff, I just think framing it as "these are things I do opposite of westside" didn't make sense. Frame it as "I'm Dan G and here is what I do that has worked".

i don't understand why people care what others are doing. if you like it, incorporate it if it works for you or to see if it works for you. if you don't like it, who cares? it doesn't effect you. of course someone who is a proponent of a certain methodology is going to promote it, especially if there is money to be had with it, so the fact that people advertise/promote/suggest certain things is a no thinker... of course they do.

that's like how there was one main powerlifting gym here in omaha and since it shut down there has been two main gyms/groups of lifters just ranting/hating on each other and i don't understand it. just train and go on with your life.

I certainly care what other lifters are doing or thinking about things...when those things are successful. I agree though, the fitness industry is full of TONS of individuals and groups that bash other ways of doing things simply because it isn't their own way. Sometimes its a result of promoting themselves or something, but even in local areas (I have experienced very similar instances as to what you mention with your gym(s)) in my area and it's always a head scratcher.

[getout87]

Got a full page spread in local paper for my comp win a few weeks back. They would use the farmers picture too...

you look jacked bro. nice job.

[LessThanLuke]

bro that's sweet

That's super sweet.

Thanks guys. Agree its pretty cool! Didn't expect them to run anything tbh as no one cars about strongman haha.

you look jacked bro. nice job.

Which is the important thing really isn't it?

But wait I thought you couldn't be jacked at sub 200lbs bodyweight in this section?

[PanzeR-]

you look jacked bro. nice job.

forearms of doom

[TheStigIsBig]

Got a full page spread in local paper for my comp win a few weeks back. They would use the farmers picture too...

Is it me or is your left arm alot smaller? haha

[BringtheNoise]

Trying to get a bunch of Iowa/Nebraska guys to show up on October 27th there at the Des Moines Strength Institute.

I'm looking at UPA in November but might keep this open as an option. The fair is just a fun push/pull but usually tons of people show up.

[allergic2rice]

Got a full page spread in local paper for my comp win a few weeks back. They would use the farmers picture too...

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fuark. We on tv now?

I don't think there's much argument there, because most of what everyone is saying in their "bashing" is true. That and the my way or the highway everything I say is correct and the way to train attitude has probably gotten under the skin of lifters over the years.

All of this is just hilarious to be honest

[LessThanLuke]

Is it me or is your left arm alot smaller? haha

Its you!
Both are jackeed.

fuark. We on tv now?

All of this is just hilarious to be honest

We on tv! Europes Under 198 is going to be on tv at the end of the year actually

[TheStigIsBig]

Its you!
Both are jackeed.


We on tv! Europes Under 198 is going to be on tv at the end of the year actually

I am your left arm?


Farrrk yea im jacked

[Jason2459]

Well I know Brandon has said some stuff, and Mike has said some stuff, and Chad say some stuff... It seems like it's raw lifters in general.

True fair enough. I wish they would get off that kick because they are some really strong guys with a lot of great knowledge. They don't need to try and compare themselves to anyone else. Like Doollas said they can just say hey it's me and this is what I did and do to kick ass.

[sheed30]

I'm putting in my order for a belt within the next hour. Been pu$$yfooting too much. I've decided on 13mm/single prong. Only question now is Bob's belts which would be 8 weeks, or BestBelt which would be 1-2 weeks. I want the Bob Belt, but i'm prepping for a meet at beginning of August and I feel like getting used to a 13mm over only 1 legit heavy week prior to competing isn't a great idea. What do you guys think? I spoke with lady at Bob's and she said she may be able to push my order up to get it in 6-7, but not guaranteed.

[Jeramey8]

I'm looking at UPA in November but might keep this open as an option. The fair is just a fun push/pull but usually tons of people show up.

I'll be at the UPA in Novemer.

[mitten]

True fair enough. I wish they would get off that kick because they are some really strong guys with a lot of great knowledge. They don't need to try and compare themselves to anyone else. Like Doollas said they can just say hey it's me and this is what I did and do to kick ass.

westside has been going strong for a long time now, the only way i see people questioning the training style is with what jts is doing now. THey willl calm down soon im sure. With how arrogant louie was i dont care if their talk sounds like westside hate. Also i really only listen to dan and mike t, they have really good articles

[coachdeez]

Deez, you have a photo album of your equipment (no homo)?

No, but I should. I'm taking a lunch break then going outside to finish Jordan's handles. I'll get some pictures of them as soon as they are done. Before I post any pics of my log and circus dumbbell I need to smooth out the welds and paint them. Hopefully I'll get that done this week. This whole thing is just getting started...in fact, J is going to be my first sale.

that truck pull sounds brutal lol...
are we allowed to use the loop in any way we choose? like just pulling it from outside the loop

Not sure, but I'll ask Derek tonight. He's the guy on my crew who is organizing this event.

true I suppose. I just remember doing the truck pull in Reno (with full harness) and it was a **** to get it going, it's gotta be harder to do the same thing walking backwards with no rope and nothing to really "push" against..

https://www.********.com/photo.php?v=10151635067814248

Let me know if that video works for you.

Link to article? Chad smith has never come off as a cocky negative person to me.

I've never met the guy so I can't speak from personal experience, but I know a couple lifters here in SoCal who think he is a giant cocksucker and refuse to affiliate themselves with him. And no, they aren't Westside fanboys either.

[baxtej44]

Any of you guys come to Des Moines to do the fair push/pull?

Not sure. I won't be in town in October, I'll be down at school is Kansas. A lot of us are doing the USPA meet in Blue Springs on the 15th

[getout87]

may be nitpicking, but didn't dan talk about squatting narrower with more knee travel? he doesn't exactly squat like that...

[mitten]

may be nitpicking, but didn't dan talk about squatting narrower with more knee travel? he doesn't exactly squat like that...

he squats wide with knee travel

[Jason2459]

he squats wide with knee travel

I wouldn't call it anything more then normal though. They track well and he pushes them out hard.

[psychodiver9]

Congrats Luke