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Tue, September 12th, 2006, 05:36 PM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,302
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Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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Look what came in! Just in time for my review, and tonight's back workout!
 
That is the "John Stone" T-Bar row. If you want to know why it's called the "John Stone" T-Bar row, I made a stupid video because I didn't feel like typing out the whole story.
Here's the video (wmv format, about 8MB).
I can't wait for tonight's back workout!
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Tue, September 12th, 2006, 05:51 PM
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1FastGTX is offline
Join Date: May 17th, 2004
Location: Orlando, FL
Age: 31
Posts: 9,374
Sex: Male
Stats: 5'8|220lbs|95.2%bf
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Okay now that thing turned out better than I thought it would, it looks fantastic! If I ever order a Titan, that option would not even be considered "optional" to me; it would be a must have!
Those guys at Fitcore are great! 
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Tue, September 12th, 2006, 05:53 PM
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EliteTraining is offline
Join Date: Aug 28th, 2006
Posts: 160
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WOoooOOoooo John lookin massive! I was reading the first few pages of this thread. I rem. u mentioning that u were completely satisfied with the way u were and had no plans in changing (Sept 2004 picture). WEll John ur def. settin new levels every day..and its just freakin amazing. Your physique reminds me of Jay Cutler minus the roids.
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Tue, September 12th, 2006, 06:01 PM
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1FastGTX is offline
Join Date: May 17th, 2004
Location: Orlando, FL
Age: 31
Posts: 9,374
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Your physique reminds me of Jay Cutler minus the roids.
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I don't know why but that make me laugh. 
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Tue, September 12th, 2006, 06:30 PM
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gravityhomer is online
Join Date: Jan 23rd, 2004
Posts: 3,328
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Stats: 5'10"; 31; Male; CT, USA
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Originally Posted by John Stone
That is the "John Stone" T-Bar row. If you want to know why it's called the "John Stone" T-Bar row, I made a stupid video because I didn't feel like typing out the whole story.
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I thought you were going to explain that it had a bend in it so it wouldn't bump into your dumbell rack.
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Tue, September 12th, 2006, 10:24 PM
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MAD180 is offline
Join Date: Oct 30th, 2005
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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Great photo's John, Your a constant source of motivation!
Fantastic Effort!
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Wed, September 13th, 2006, 12:45 AM
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jgmx is offline
Join Date: Apr 13th, 2004
Location: austin tx
Age: 23
Posts: 335
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Am I the only one that's not able to see the pics?? its like nothing's there... not even a red X. 
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Wed, September 13th, 2006, 12:55 AM
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chicanerous is offline
Join Date: Feb 1st, 2004
Posts: 15,516
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Stats: 5'9"
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Nice wheels John! 
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Wed, September 13th, 2006, 03:51 AM
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BubbleBoy is offline
Join Date: Feb 19th, 2006
Location: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Age: 33
Posts: 106
Sex: Male
Stats: 188cm (6'2")
Jan 09: 111.3kg (245lbs)
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Originally Posted by John Stone
Look what came in! Just in time for my review, and tonight's back workout!
Attachment 16025 Attachment 16026
That is the "John Stone" T-Bar row. If you want to know why it's called the "John Stone" T-Bar row, I made a stupid video because I didn't feel like typing out the whole story.
Here's the video (wmv format, about 8MB).
I can't wait for tonight's back workout! |
What a great steely  looking gym you have John, I thought for a moment those pics were black and white mate.
Cool video dude....move over George Lucas 
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Wed, September 13th, 2006, 10:38 AM
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TheRyanator is offline
Join Date: Feb 13th, 2004
Location: Shi-Cah-Go
Age: 28
Posts: 6,536
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Stats: 5'8, 195 ~15% bf.
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I don't know why but that make me laugh. |
It makes me laugh too, and I have a pretty good idea as to why
John, cool video! Pretty sweet that you got to be part of designing a part of one of the best fitness equipment machines out there! That would look good and diversify a resume' for sure!
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Wed, September 13th, 2006, 01:12 PM
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1FastGTX is offline
Join Date: May 17th, 2004
Location: Orlando, FL
Age: 31
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Legs look good John!
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I always seem to forget about taking pictures of my legs. I think the reason is because I usually take pictures post-workout, and legs are probably the only body part that looks better un-pumped than pumped (at least in my experience. I think I've even read that pro BB's don't pump their legs before they go on stage because it blurs the cuts).
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I think I read an article by Layne Norton about this, saying it was hard to pose and flex the legs (and I think triceps too), so he doesn't pump them up much before going on stage.
I wish Skippy still posted (haven't seen him in a while); he'd have good insight on that and I'd be interested in hearing what he says. Like you I notice my legs don't look as cut and defined after a leg workout.
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Wed, September 13th, 2006, 02:05 PM
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Jokaman70 is offline
Join Date: Jun 14th, 2004
Location: Colorado
Age: 28
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I'm probably completely wrong, but...
It looks poorly designed to me. I wouldn't know for sure until I tried it but it seems that you'd have to be very narrow to fit in between those plates, the way that they slant back towards you.
Let me know how it works, John.
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Wed, September 13th, 2006, 02:56 PM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,302
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Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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They sure are. They have implemented practically every suggestion I've ever had, no matter how big or small. Amazing company.
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Originally Posted by EliteTraining
WOoooOOoooo John lookin massive! I was reading the first few pages of this thread. I rem. u mentioning that u were completely satisfied with the way u were and had no plans in changing (Sept 2004 picture).
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On that day I was. 
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I thought you were going to explain that it had a bend in it so it wouldn't bump into your dumbell rack. |
Actually (because it's mounted to the sliding bench) I could move it back further if I wanted to. 
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Great photo's John, Your a constant source of motivation!
Fantastic Effort!
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Thank you very much.
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Am I the only one that's not able to see the pics?? its like nothing's there... not even a red X. |
Go to your control panel and make sure the option "Show Images (including attached images and images in [IMG] code)" is checked. If not, check it and save your settings.
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Nice wheels John! |
Thanks, Sheriff!
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Originally Posted by BubbleBoy
Cool video dude....move over George Lucas |
If I were anything like Lucas, I would have already altered the original video, added 234 new special CGI effects, taken down the original video, deleted the original video and then zeroed out the sectors on the hard drive that once contained the video. Twice.
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That would look good and diversify a resume' for sure!
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"...proficient in most network protocols, technologies and applications... oh, and I suggested and helped design a T-Bar row attachment for the Titan home gym!" Yep, they'll be knocking my door down!
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Originally Posted by Jokaman70
I'm probably completely wrong, but...
It looks poorly designed to me. I wouldn't know for sure until I tried it but it seems that you'd have to be very narrow to fit in between those plates, the way that they slant back towards you.
Let me know how it works, John.
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It worked great last night! I'm not the smallest guy around and I still had plenty of room. I used the narrow grip and with that grip your arms are held to your side anyway. As I brought the plates up to the high position I had no difficulties. I just went and tried with the handles in the wide/inside position and my arms touched the plates at the high position, but it did not hinder my ability to move at all. There was plenty of room between my body and my arms, too. I can't imagine ever being too big to use this option. It would be interesting to hear how 260+ pound guys like it, though.
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Wed, September 13th, 2006, 04:55 PM
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Jokaman70 is offline
Join Date: Jun 14th, 2004
Location: Colorado
Age: 28
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Stats: 6'1", 243lbs, approx. 15% BF
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Originally Posted by John Stone
It worked great last night! I'm not the smallest guy around and I still had plenty of room. I used the narrow grip and with that grip your arms are held to your side anyway. As I brought the plates up to the high position I had no difficulties. I just went and tried with the handles in the wide/inside position and my arms touched the plates at the high position, but it did not hinder my ability to move at all. There was plenty of room between my body and my arms, too. I can't imagine ever being too big to use this option. It would be interesting to hear how 260+ pound guys like it, though.
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Thank you for the reply.
I'm about 270lbs and I'd also be curious to see how other 'big' guys like it.
Disclaimer: Not that you're not 'big', John...lol.
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Thu, September 14th, 2006, 02:08 AM
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Stratus_fear is offline
Join Date: Dec 25th, 2005
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Age: 28
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dude, hope back stuff goes well with new routine.
.... am a noob with that equipment and stuff...er...why the V shape ? i know sounds like a stupid q but .... 
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Thu, September 14th, 2006, 08:39 AM
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iceweaselsarecool is offline
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I watched the video 12 times just to hear your deep, sexy voice. But I wish you would use that deep, sexy voice to explain what features are uniquely yours, and why you wanted them that way.
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Thu, September 14th, 2006, 09:08 AM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,302
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Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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dude, hope back stuff goes well with new routine.
.... am a noob with that equipment and stuff...er...why the V shape ? i know sounds like a stupid q but .... |
The "V" shape was not my idea, but I suspect it was designed that way so that the exercise would work "inside" the Titan (for people without enough space to work outside the Titan).
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Thu, September 14th, 2006, 09:15 AM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,302
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Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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I watched the video 12 times just to hear your deep, sexy voice.
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I was always told I had a face made for radio.
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But I wish you would use that deep, sexy voice to explain what features are uniquely yours, and why you wanted them that way.
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Here's a picture of one of the early protos sent to me:
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Thu, September 14th, 2006, 10:47 AM
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mastover is offline
Join Date: Jan 5th, 2005
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John, what do you weigh now? I think somewhere down the line, you should train and diet for a bodybuilding show. But one word of caution: it CAN be addicting. 
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Thu, September 14th, 2006, 10:56 AM
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John Stone is offline
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John, what do you weigh now? I think somewhere down the line, you should train and diet for a bodybuilding show. But one word of caution: it CAN be addicting. |
As of this morning I'm around 205 and 9% body fat (presently bulking, with 2.5 - 3.5 months to go).
Honestly, I really don't have any desire to compete in bodybuilding.
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