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Originally posted by 229DAK:

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those look to be 35 lb plates

If I read the photo correctly, they are 40# plates. So, is the bar 55# by itself?

It’s hard to read in the photo, so I was going off the size of the plates, thus my guess was 35 lbs. The bar looks like a standard 45 lb bar. Whether it’s 115 or 135, it’s incredibly pathetic to not even be able to do one rep.

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Originally posted by MNSIG:
I'd put it in the same category as Walz loading the shotgun. Being able to do it isn't a requirement for the job. Having the judgement to not try it for the first time when everyone is watching is.

Bingo, unless it was part of a commitment to double the skill/strength as part of a campaign for improvement. Showing off weakness/ineptitude with no commitment to improve is deserving of derision.

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Originally posted by Twist18:

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Originally posted by 229DAK:

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those look to be 35 lb plates

If I read the photo correctly, they are 40# plates. So, is the bar 55# by itself?

It’s hard to read in the photo, so I was going off the size of the plates, thus my guess was 35 lbs. The bar looks like a standard 45 lb bar. Whether it’s 115 or 135, it’s incredibly pathetic to not even be able to do one rep.

The “4” is clear enough. The video shows he did 2 reps and doesn’t look to me like the spotter helped. Guy is wearing dress pants and what looks to be a nice shirt. He’s not there for a workout, but there’s now way for him to decline the challenge.

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Originally posted by Twist18:
It’s hard to read in the photo, so I was going off the size of the plates, thus my guess was 35 lbs. The bar looks like a standard 45 lb bar. Whether it’s 115 or 135, it’s incredibly pathetic to not even be able to do one rep.

I thought they looked like 35 lbs plates too. I blew up the photo and the plates do say 45 lbs. Maybe it is the camera perspective that makes them look smaller.

I can sympathize with Maodummi, though. I remember struggling with 135 lbs on the bench when I was about 14.

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I'd vote for Anatoly instead.

The “4” is clear enough. The video shows he did 2 reps and doesn’t look to me like the spotter helped. Guy is wearing dress pants and what looks to be a nice shirt. He’s not there for a workout, but there’s now way for him to decline the challenge.[/QUOTE]

The spotter looked to be doing most of the work. And judging by the way manskrawny got on the bench, and grabbed the bar, I’m thinking that’s the first time he’s ever tried to bench press.

No different than the garbage the filthy leftists are doing with Trump. Oh my God! Trump ankle is swollen, his hand has a bruise. He’s terminal. How is going to lead the free world?