Bend The Bar

rawdec52008

2011-03-07T09:10:00.000-06:00

Baby Laughing Hysterically at Ripping Paper

2011-03-04T13:39:00.000-06:00

And i'm still laughing

1 Week Out from Lexen Meet.

2011-03-02T11:14:00.000-06:00

Schools over crowding

2011-02-23T10:42:00.001-06:00

Tweet from Tweetcaster

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[ORIGINAL] Shaving Helmet Demonstration

2011-02-16T12:36:00.000-06:00

This is a Hoax but fun to watch.

The Riddle of Iron

2011-01-28T08:35:00.000-06:00

The Riddle of Iron:

"As Conan slashes his way to revenge, we learn two universal truths via his character arc/journey—a man is in complete control of the weapons he commands and a man’s spirit is far more powerful than any weapons he stands against. That’s why two were able to stand against many in the final battle scene. Conan didn’t need Crom. He only needed his sword, some personal accountability for making his own destiny, and belief in himself. With that realization, he fearlessly jumps into battle and conquers his enemies with a warrior’s fury, despite the seemingly insurmountable odds. This lesson can be applied to all things.

Yes, I have seen that movie a hundred times. And yes, my wife does complain whenever it is on TV and I have to watch it again. Do I understand that others may potentially find it sad or pathetic that I’ve learned important life lessons from fictional characters? Yes. Do I care? Not really.

Whatever can motivate you and help you become a better athlete—or man/woman in general—is valuable regardless of the source. And Red Sonja motivated me for other reasons, but that is another story for another time…"

Bench Warmers

2011-01-26T21:01:00.000-06:00

We all know that guy who brags about being in the gym for two hours five days a week. Well maybe he's a Bench Warmer. You know a person who always talking to buddies about nothing while sitting on a bench in front of the heavy dumbbells.

Well today a bench warmer, in 1970's short and tank top was in my way. No I didn't yell or do anything rude, even though he was being inconsiderate to my workout. I decided to improvise by doing my dumb bell flies in the same area I was bench pressing. Carrying my dumbbell (heavy dumbbell) past his conversation letting him know he had not ruined my workout. 45 minute and out, that's it. And yes he was still on the bench talking as I was leaving. I actually felt sorry for the guys he was talking too, maybe they are tired of looking wimpy and one day would like to workout before they get cold...

To all you Bench Warmers, There are chairs in the lobby for social hour.

Safety Supplies

2011-01-26T11:05:00.000-06:00

"The Workers We Protect !

Imagine yourself slowly climbing to repair a tower on top of the John Hancock Building in 40 knot winds - 130 stories above Chicago...

Imagine balancing on an eighteen-inch walkway as you inspect the structure of the Mackinaw Island Bridge, a half-mile over the Straights of Mackinaw...

Or being an ironworker on the leading edge of a new 60 story office tower or two mile suspension bridge...

Imagine crawling through tunnels under the streets of New York City, darkness and moisture surrounding you, as you try to locate a break in miles of electrical cable...

There are no margins for error!"

Falling of the Roof.

2011-01-26T10:44:00.001-06:00

It has been almost a decade since I had my ankle surgery, thank you Dr. Taylor you rock. I see people every day not using the proper safety equipement i.e fall-protection. The funny thing about my ankle injury was I did not fall more that three feet and I snapped my ankle. My foot was facing the other direction. As a power lifter, I was told I had stiff ankle joints that did not give to the impact. But if I had been using the proper safety equipment like a DBI harness I would have not have had an injury.

When I’m in the gym I use wraps and a back support belt, sometimes even a Titan bench shirt. But when I work on the roof, nothing. Well I think the lesson I learned a decade ago was to always use the proper safety equipment in what ever you do. I found a DBI/SALA harness on ProSafetySupplies.com for less that $200. DBI/SALA fall protection has been discounted for the remainder of the month at ProSafetySupplies.com with at shock absorbing lanyard. That’s right no more falling off the roof for me. Check it out before they are all gone.

Big Elzy WABDL Meet march 28 2009

2011-01-12T10:41:00.000-06:00

WABDL is one of the best federation to compete in. All there lifter are drug tested. I like to Bench in a Shirt and Dead lift raw. If a meet from WABDL ever come to your area check it out. Real men real powerlifters.

dead lifting @ 42 year old

2011-01-12T10:39:00.000-06:00

After a year rest for competitive Power lifting, I have decided to get back into the game. Bench Shirt or Raw I can not be beat (in my age and weight class). Stay tune for more posting of my return to the Gladiator sport of Power Lifting.

Compilation of the Best Weight Lifting Accidents

2010-09-27T11:54:00.000-05:00

Funny stuff

Bench Press Funnies, Fails and Blunders

2010-09-27T11:49:00.000-05:00

Power-lifting accident

2010-09-27T11:47:00.000-05:00

Safety First. A Good spotter will alway keep their eyes on the bar. This is an example of good spotter believe it or not. the bar was caught on the first bounce not allowing the weight to rest on the chest. ( i.e like a quick punch to the chest)

Safety first

2010-09-27T11:39:00.001-05:00

Always use a spotter.

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2010-09-10T14:20:00.001-05:00

Http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=EP9Qv0nhh_0

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Fighting Gravity - America's Got Talent 2010

2010-09-01T12:32:00.000-05:00

Veterans Though

2010-08-30T15:59:00.000-05:00

I was having drinks this weekend with a friend that served in the Air Force during Vietnam. The question came up about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He was told by the VA, that since he is functional and has not been in and out of jail or currently homeless, that he does not suffer from PTSD, and that he did not get shot at enough to have stress from one tour in Vietnam.. His primary responsibility was to guard the air field with an M60 in an observation post. But according to his veteran rep that was not dangerous enough.

After he had told me of several situations involving life or death, where he either stopped or detained an intruder and prevented whatever caustic destruction they were planning. I had to agree that he is doing well compared to other Vietnam era Vets I know. Me being a former Marine I too know myself that something the Government does not associate everything you do as combat or stressful enough to leave an emotional scar. I ask him to blog about it, but he gave a big grin and laughed saying "At least now with all the Vets coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan, they now are understanding that just being in a combat zone can cause PTSD, and you don't have to be a Marine to get it."

Joke or not. Protein in Vodka

2010-08-24T16:49:00.001-05:00

Http://www.tmz.com/2010/08/24/the-situation-vodka-endorsement-jersey-shore-protein/

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Terry Crews Expendables Training - Bodybuilding.com

2010-08-11T16:22:00.000-05:00

Europa Strongman 2009 - Ryan Bracewell

2010-08-11T12:26:00.000-05:00

RAW Bench Press 570lbs touch and go

2010-08-08T16:46:00.000-05:00

Raw Bench press 570lbs, this guy should put this show on the road in Las Vegas. No Bench shirt was needed good form.

Carnival Cruise to Bahamas

2010-08-07T17:39:00.001-05:00

Black Jack on the way back to Orlando.

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Raw Meets

2010-08-06T19:36:00.001-05:00

If you never competed in a Power Lifting meet before, try s Raw Meet. No one will lift over a 1000 lb on an Bench press. Try one you like it.

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cocoa beach 1

2010-08-06T18:36:00.000-05:00