The Official Powerlifting Family Appreciation thread: Part XIV

[Randoja]

I've got recommendations if you're new to the Portland area

Bet you've heard plenty already tho

Yeah man, I need the burger tour. I've had Killer Burger, and Joes by my place is bomb, need to try Lardo and the rest.

[getout87]

I do care that my lifts make it on the rankings lists, but at the same time what does it really mean if they do?

I do have certain goals to achieve whether it be a # for a single lift of a total. They just don't seem to really mean as much anymore.




I was at a commercial gym the other night because I wouldn't have enough time to get my workout in at my gym cause it closes at 8. I just enjoy lifting and of course I love the aspect of getting stronger and pushing myself to achieve certain numbers. I just don't care too much anymore about those numbers because at the end of the day they don't mean anything. Myself, my family, and maybe a few guys who I trained with are gonna remember what kind of lifter I was, but even that really doesn't matter. Like you said Thom, there's so much other stuff to life. It's spring break for me so I'm off work for the next week. Maybe I'm just tired and I need to just chill. I'm still gonna be lifting. I could never see myself not lifting, but I just have no real drive to train with a powerlifting focus.

this is exactly where i've come to as well. i'm not strong to begin with, but i just done see a purpose in wrecking my body for the sport.

[NorthStrong]

I am kinda in the same boat Zack, I like getting stronger, and I enjoy having a base level of strength which can always be improved upon. I've not competed yet, but I think I'll try to compete at least 1x per year just for the sake of satisfying my competitive nature.

[Mitch666]

I was thinking that might have been what happened.

Yea it was, whatever I got an extra 10lbs on my squat lol

[michael_xyz]

this is exactly where i've come to as well. i'm not strong to begin with, but i just done see a purpose in wrecking my body for the sport.

"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"
— Hunter S. Thompson

[SPFjudge]

Why would such a thing exist.

For traing when you use the spring collars

[ErickStevens]

am i the only person that gets nauseous from these food pics?

Wow.

I've got recommendations if you're new to the Portland area

Bet you've heard plenty already tho

hnnngggggg so much awesome.

In my inebriated state, I'm starting to wonder why I even give two chits about powerlifting from a competitive standpoint. It's cool and all and I do plan on continuing to follow it and even judge within the USPA, but I really don't even know why I spend two + hours away from my family busting my ass to achieve some # that no one gives two sh@ts about. Just training at whatever commercial gym does enough for me. Is this weird? I'm not saying that your personal goals in powerlifting are worthless cause to each his own. I just feel like I'm coming to a crossroads and I really feel like I'm just wasting my life training for something that in the grand scheme of things really means nothing. If I were single with no children there's no way in hell I'd be having these thoughts. I'm 100% serious right now even though I've had a lot of Vodka. I had these same thoughts last night while falling asleep.

No offense Z but as somebody who I look up to a lot - You sound like a real *******. Not saying you are one but this post reeks of *******ry. I hope it's just the booze talking.

Yeah man, I need the burger tour. I've had Killer Burger, and Joes by my place is bomb, need to try Lardo and the rest.

Lardo is the shiit.

[dlt76028]

^^^^ thats some funny chit right there.

[Randoja]

Lardo is the shiit.

Accept my FB friend request.

Edit: I'm not stalking you.

[Mitch666]

"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"
— Hunter S. Thompson

mah nikka

[Huskarl]

Nice lockout power

[SPFjudge]

Nice lockout power

Suprised her grip held that long too.

[Huskarl]

Suprised her grip held that long too.

Yea. I could never be able to hold near max weight for that long

[Jasonk282]

"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!"
— Hunter S. Thompson

I used to be the same way at 20...

[psychodiver9]

Am I the only one that still likes to lift heavy things? Well heavy for me anyways

[Mitch666]

got my video together finally.

[LessThanLuke]

Am I the only one that still likes to lift heavy things? Well heavy for me anyways

I do. **** all this there is more to like ****. Like what? All I do is lift.

[ErickStevens]

Accept my FB friend request.

Edit: I'm not stalking you.

Aware of who you are now.

Am I the only one that still likes to lift heavy things? Well heavy for me anyways

Nah man. When I'm healthy I plan on lifting the shiit out of some stuff.

[michael_xyz]

I do. **** all this there is more to like ****. Like what? All I do is lift.

Didn't DJ Khaled make a song about that? "All I do is lift, lift, lift, no matter what". Huehueh.

I used to be the same way at 20...

That doesn't mean it's a bad thing.

Ultimately, you should do what you want in your life and find your own meaning to life. There is no intrinsic meaning so if you enjoy lifting and find that good then you should pursue it. If you've grown tired and don't enjoy it then, sure, stop or don't take it as seriously.

Psuedo-philosophical or not, Mark Bell's audio in "Powerlifting Mentality" is exactly right. This sport isn't dangerous enough that you're gonna die but you might hurt your back or tear a bicep or whatnot. Still, when you're 50 you're probably gonna have those pains regardless. Most people don't lift and have back pain, I'd rather squat heavy and have back pain.

Balance can be important though. But it doesn't have to be. It all really depends on your goals. If all you care about is lifting and nothing else brings you joy then dedicate your life to it and enjoy. Balance is important for most because we have various goals that sometimes infringe on other goals but it's possible to achieve all of those.

[NorthStrong]

Am I the only one that still likes to lift heavy things? Well heavy for me anyways

me too.

weak people like to lift heavy lolol

got my video together finally.

great work buddy, way to be smart on that third squat. Strong pullin too.

[zmcdole]

No offense Z but as somebody who I look up to a lot - You sound like a real *******. Not saying you are one but this post reeks of *******ry. I hope it's just the booze talking.

Bro I'd really love to bench 500 raw some day and or total 1900 raw. Those are goals that I've set for MYSELF. As of right now I have no real ambition to pursue them. Maybe it's just a phase I'm going through and I need to just chill with training for a while and do some bodybuilding stuff. We'll see.

[dlt76028]

Let's lighten this thread up. I have another entry to dat feel series.

Dat feel when your wearing a cut off shirt, and not one girl is in the gym. ..

[ErickStevens]

Bro I'd really love to bench 500 raw some day and or total 1900 raw. Those are goals that I've set for MYSELF. As of right now I have no real ambition to pursue them. Maybe it's just a phase I'm going through and I need to just chill with training for a while and do some bodybuilding stuff. We'll see.

I speak from experience bro - We all have those times. How did you feel when you were injured? Did you still feel like this?

[NorthStrong]

Bro I'd really love to bench 500 raw some day and or total 1900 raw. Those are goals that I've set for MYSELF. As of right now I have no real ambition to pursue them. Maybe it's just a phase I'm going through and I need to just chill with training for a while and do some bodybuilding stuff. We'll see.

staysafe

[zmcdole]

I speak from experience bro - We all have those times. How did you feel when you were injured? Did you still feel like this?

Not really I wanted to lift pretty badly. I'm still fighting my hamstring and I'm still not able to lift to the best of my abilities because I can't pull sumo with any frequency or load. It's annoying as hell to be honest. I mean it's been a year. I'll give it some time and if I'm still not motivated to lift in a way that will push me towards my goals I'll be taking an indefinite powerlifting vacay.

[isaku900]

TFT needs more awesome:



after cleaning up from a weekend of physical exertion and metalwork...I will go bench.

#****fatigue

[wanttobulk]

I''ll just leave this here.

[WCbouche]

TFT needs more awesome:



after cleaning up from a weekend of physical exertion and metalwork...I will go bench.

#****fatigue

That is manly as fuark! Make anything specific? A buddy of mine makes knives with his.

Started building my brewery/bar today. That heavy gym day + swinging a hammer for a few hours pain. Dem right arm feels.

[Randoja]

Am I the only one that still likes to lift heavy things? Well heavy for me anyways

I'm hoping the epidemic spreads, and all the other 181 guys quit. Then I can rise to the top like mediocre cream. Step 3: profit.

[isaku900]

That is manly as fuark! Make anything specific? A buddy of mine makes knives with his.

Started building my brewery/bar today. That heavy gym day + swinging a hammer for a few hours pain. Dem right arm feels.
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awesome. I don't make anything specific right now, but I'm working on toolmaking mostly. I have an idea for a hammer for auto body work.

Carpentry is NOT my deal, but good on you!