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    #31
    During my last benchtime I downloaded 1TB of porn

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      #32
      Originally posted by Andy2 View Post
      During my last benchtime I downloaded 1TB of porn and became a member of the RNIB.
      FTFY.

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        #33
        Finally managed 100kg for the clean and jerk.

        Achieved the requirements for 'master kettlebell instructor' (74 snatches, 37 right, 37 left) with 24 kg kettlebell

        On the concept 2, did my first sub 7min 2000 metres (6'57").

        Weight still the same (100kg), need new trousers as beergut has completely disappeared.
        And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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          #34
          Originally posted by zeitghost
          Your knees will thank you for that in times to come.
          Why?
          And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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            #35
            Originally posted by zeitghost
            Coz they'll wear out.
            There are studies showing increased rates of Osteo Arthritis in wieghtlifters (31% as opposed to 29% of footballers; statistically not a relevant difference given the small sample of 117 athletes), however, these were carried out on competitive weightlifters whose BMI might be 35 or even more, and who are lifting weights of 200% of their own body weight. Both the well known studies (Kujala et al and Manninen et al point out that the cause of OA among weightlifters is probably their high body mass, something which can be reduced after the competitive sports career, and as both studies point out, recreational physical activity will reduce the risk of OA. Slemenda et al found that there is a strong correlation between weak quadriceps muscles and the OA; since their findings, people who start weightlifting have been instructed to carry out specific exercises to strengthen the quadriceps as well as the gluteus which provides most of the power.

            Hence, with the right training, and carrying out olympic lifts at a low level (up to 100% bodyweight) as part of training for another sport, plus a proper 'detraining' after the competitive sports career should not give more risk of Osteo Arthritis than other sports.

            Really, I read this stuff. I have to for plan B.
            Last edited by Mich the Tester; 4 December 2009, 14:26.
            And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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              #36
              Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
              Finally managed 100kg for the clean and jerk.
              Most here do a jerk and then clean.
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                #37
                Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post
                Most here do a jerk and then clean.
                I don´t want to imagine what their curtains look like.
                And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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                  #38
                  Originally posted by HairyArsedBloke View Post
                  Most here do a jerk and then clean.
                  I know. He's had a load more snatches than me as well.
                  Must be his Dutchified accent



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                    #39
                    Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
                    Finally managed 100kg for the clean and jerk.

                    Achieved the requirements for 'master kettlebell instructor' (74 snatches, 37 right, 37 left) with 24 kg kettlebell

                    On the concept 2, did my first sub 7min 2000 metres (6'57").

                    Weight still the same (100kg), need new trousers as beergut has completely disappeared.
                    Pah - a mere 74 snatches? I see do that in a morning, and as for the clean and jerk, it's easier if you do it the other way round.
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