Funny story from the gym today....

[Silvertide]

So I'm in the rack doing some deads; I'm the only guy I've ever seen doing them at this college gym I go to. I finish my first heavy set, which I struggled with a bit because I'm sick and took the weekend off.

This scrawny black dude comes up behind me and taps me on the shoulder and says, "man, those things (pointing to the bar) can hurt your balls and stuff. I've talked to all sorts of people who have messed up their kidneys and backs too."

I respond, "Oh, I used to have problems with lower back alignment, but since I started deadlifting, they have gone away and the chiro says I'm in great shape now."

He says, "But you're not even wearing a belt. You're going to regret it when you're older and your balls are all messed up. I'm telling you man, it messes up your balls"

I say, "It's not like I'm lifting the weight with my balls. I don't need a belt. All I need are these strong abs." The look on his face was pretty priceless at this point. To top it off, I say, "so what are your thoughts on single-factor versus dual-factor training models?" He looks at me like a deer in headlights and then turns and walks away at which point I chuckled to myself.



Ahhh....thanks for the tip buddy.

 

[deltreefitness]

You are so |33t, you totally pwned him!

 

[BOOEY]

Funny story. I'm actually seeing more and more people squat and dl at my gym. Albeit a small number, but definitely more than a few months ago. I wonder how many of them have picked up the importance off of boards like EF ....

 

[bignate73]

i could see the misunderstanding, if you blow a hernia you'll feel it in your nuts sometimes. but its funny to think that some stranger was so concerned that you would hurt YOUR balls. you should have asked him if he was interested in working in. watch him clutch his sac and run off.

 

[riverrock]

Well, sometimes you need to brush off "advice" and just get on with the job. Some people are genuinely trying to help you. For instance, my Mrs comes out with some crazy shit sometimes, but I say "Yes, I'll try that", but I never do. Stuff like "Take a spoon of honey a day, its really good". Ya, like that'll drive my squat through the roof!!!!

 

[blut wump]

When did you last see a bee getting sand kicked in its face?

 

[H_T_]

i'm glad you said something. most people will let others keep going down the wrong path.

 

[Burnbaby]

When did you last see a bee getting sand kicked in its face?

Yeah just after he was putting on his sun tan lotion whilst sunbathing down the beach. he he

 

[smaretick]

So I'm in the rack doing some deads; I'm the only guy I've ever seen doing them at this college gym I go to. I finish my first heavy set, which I struggled with a bit because I'm sick and took the weekend off.

This scrawny black dude comes up behind me and taps me on the shoulder and says, "man, those things (pointing to the bar) can hurt your balls and stuff. I've talked to all sorts of people who have messed up their kidneys and backs too."

I respond, "Oh, I used to have problems with lower back alignment, but since I started deadlifting, they have gone away and the chiro says I'm in great shape now."

He says, "But you're not even wearing a belt. You're going to regret it when you're older and your balls are all messed up. I'm telling you man, it messes up your balls"

I say, "It's not like I'm lifting the weight with my balls. I don't need a belt. All I need are these strong abs." The look on his face was pretty priceless at this point. To top it off, I say, "so what are your thoughts on single-factor versus dual-factor training models?" He looks at me like a deer in headlights and then turns and walks away at which point I chuckled to myself.



Ahhh....thanks for the tip buddy.

That guy is def misguided. I'm 53, been working out for 35 years & haven't ever worn a belt to do 'heavy' squats or deads...needless to say, I still have my balls & they're in pretty good shape

btw: that part about the abs is def true...I've been doing ~1000 crunches per day to warm up/strengthen my lower back before squatting/deadlifting...& it def helps.

 

[FreakMonster]

That guy is def misguided. I'm 53, been working out for 35 years & haven't ever worn a belt to do 'heavy' squats or deads...needless to say, I still have my balls & they're in pretty good shape

btw: that part about the abs is def true...I've been doing ~1000 crunches per day to warm up/strengthen my lower back before squatting/deadlifting...& it def helps.

1000 crunches? Holy cow how long does that take to do?