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[eleonardo]

Originally Posted by John Stone

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"lol... so now look what we have here lmfao!!!! john just HAPPENED to wake up this morning with COMPLETELY different EYES, EYEBROWS and SMILE lol, lmfao..... yeah right!!!

so, john, lol....... how do u explain teh suuden aperance of entirely NEW FACIAL FEATURES lol!! lmfao.....

i know u all are not ttrained in photoshop like i am, but if u look @ the pix real close u can see that their photoshoped lol....

ur a bunch of idiots for believing this ***hole is teh real deal lmfao!!! u all got played lol!

ok, this is really, really, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY teh last time im checking this thread or responding in any way lmfao!!!!111one"
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that was friggin' hilarious!

(I know it's silly to be the n-th person to say it, but..it really was!)

[MannishBoy]

Originally Posted by SeanB.

On a totally unrelated note...

John, I noticed in your daily post you mentioned you cook your yam in the toaster oven for 60 minutes. I don't know if you have seen them, but at the grocery store now (in the produce section) they have potatoes and yams that are individually wrapped for microwave cooking.

Not being a fan of microwaved potatoes, I rolled my eyes when my wife brought these home. Anyway, you don't poke holes in them or anything and they are pre-washed. You just put them in the microwave for 7 minutes on high, then take them out of the plastic wrap and eat. Amazingly, they are absolutely soft and fully cooked - none of those hard chunks you normally get cooking spuds in the microwave. You actually have to be gentle with the yams as they will fall apart when you take them out of the plastic wrap.

Give them a try, you won't be disappointed. And, if you should happen to get a rotten one, you can have a new one ready seven short minutes later.

No need to buy those prewrapped ones. I microwave mine all the time. Just wash, then poke some small holes around the whole potato (maybe 8 or so) to allow it to breathe and not burst. Microwave until done. Then I take it out and roll it around under my palm (be careful not to burn yourself) to break it up inside and make it softer.

Those prewrapped are just more expensive.

I like them with cinnamon and splenda

[Christian13]

I didn't know you could cook potatoes there. How long does it usually take to cook potatoes, or yams in the microwave?

[karatetricker]

Originally Posted by DreamNshadow

I didn't know you could cook potatoes there. How long does it usually take to cook potatoes, or yams in the microwave?

I poke holes in my potatoes. Then micro for 3 mins, flip, 3 mins.

[John Stone]

I had a great workout tonight and finally broke the DL record I set back in October for working sets.

I tried for a 1RM 500-lb deadlift tonight--after my working sets (2x5x440 and 1x3x440)--and failed.

Next week I'm going to try it after my warm-ups and before my working sets. Those working sets took a lot out of me. It was probably not a smart move to attempt the 500-pound lift after those difficult working sets, but my back is fine.

Even fresh, I don't know if I'm quite there yet. I feel like I'm close. It would be a proud accomplishment if I could pull 500 pounds--especially deep into a cutting cycle!

So here's the deadlift area of my gym:



Some of the gear on the wall includes (roughly from left to right):

Exercise bands (APT); pressdown straps, pressdown rope & adjustable pressdown straps (all APT); Heavy bag gloves (Everlast); Hanging ab straps (Grizzly); Old Glory ; An assortment of wrist wraps (APT); A few sets of lifting straps (APT). One set of lifting straps is missing because I'm wearing them, about to attempt my 500-lb pull.

Also, I went to my local "Play It Again Sports" this past weekend and bought 6 new plates, so now I have a total of 10. Those extra plates are going to make loading the bar MUCH easier for my big lifts!

Even though I failed at the 500-pound 1RM, I still feel very good about breaking my "for reps" DL record, and I had a great overall workout!

[gravityhomer]

Hey John, nice job on the workout, and that's a cool looking deadlift den. BTW which of the many APT lifting straps did you get and do you have a favorite among them. I'm looking for a reason to buy one over the many others.

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by gravityhomer

BTW which of the many APT lifting straps did you get and do you have a favorite among them. I'm looking for a reason to buy one over the many others.

Here are the three pair I got:



They are all excellent--very strong and tough. I guess I like the two outside pairs best because they have some padding inside around the wrist. For a few days after deadlift day it looks like I'm into being tied up, so the padding helps minimize that.

I wore the "flame" pair tonight and loved them. I think you'd be very happy with them.

[gravityhomer]

Originally Posted by John Stone

I wore the "flame" pair tonight and loved them. I think you'd be very happy with them.

Cool. I think I will go with one of the 1-1/2" wide ones as I have smaller wrists and hands than average.

I see they can be embroidered, any reason you'd mind me getting a JSF themed pair in blue with white JSF letters?

[Devery]

Looks like you may need to knock down a wall for all that iron BIG plates = BIG muscles, right?

I like wrist straps and use them a lot, even for lifts like dumbbell bench presses or shoulder presses. They provide me a sense of security and a firm grip/connection to the bar.

[mastover]

Originally Posted by Devery

Looks like you may need to knock down a wall for all that iron BIG plates = BIG muscles, right?

I like wrist straps and use them a lot, even for lifts like dumbbell bench presses or shoulder presses. They provide me a sense of security and a firm grip/connection to the bar.

Not to take away from John's thread, but I would not use straps for DB bench presses or shoulder presses. If you take a set to failure and are forced to drop the weights, you will still be strapped to the 'bell and create the potential for a muscle tear or other serious injury. A great alternative is to use wrist wraps. ATP sells them.

Nice set up John!

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by gravityhomer

I see they can be embroidered, any reason you'd mind me getting a JSF themed pair in blue with white JSF letters?

Of course not!

Originally Posted by Devery

Looks like you may need to knock down a wall for all that iron

I've come close a couple of times, but not on purpose.

Originally Posted by mastover

Nice set up John!

Thanks!

[gazareth]

Originally Posted by John Stone

Of course not!

*cough*WWJSDwriststraps*cough*

[gazareth]

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by gazareth

*cough*WWJSDwriststraps*cough*

[eleonardo]

Why is there a big flag in the middle of your fitess equipment?

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by eleonardo

Why is there a big flag in the middle of your fitess equipment?

For the same reason there's a flag flying outside my house: because I'm proud and inspired to live in a country where anyone who works hard can do anything he or she wants with his or her life.

I'm not saying I agree with the current administration (and forum rules prevent me from going any further with that topic), but I still think America is a great country.

[48 year old]

Originally Posted by John Stone

For the same reason there's a flag flying outside my house: because I'm proud and inspired to live in a country where anyone who works hard can do anything he or she wants with his or her life.

I'm not saying I agree with the current administration (and forum rules prevent me from going any further with that topic), but I still think America is a great country.

JMO but to me this is what true patriotism is. No one will ever agree with or disagree with everything about our nation. But just realizing and being proud of our Country and what it provides all of us no matter what our opinions are

[Devery]

Originally Posted by mastover

Not to take away from John's thread, but I would not use straps for DB bench presses or shoulder presses. If you take a set to failure and are forced to drop the weights, you will still be strapped to the 'bell and create the potential for a muscle tear or other serious injury. A great alternative is to use wrist wraps. ATP sells them.

Nice set up John!

I concur except I wouldn't advise dropping the weights from shoulder height...this can be hazardous to the toes, hard on equipment, and quite distracting

Rather than dropping the weight use a spotter(s) when going to failure and always focus on keeping the weight under control from the time you wrap your hands around the metal. The wraps seem to help strengthen my mind-muscle connection and provides a firm grip. I agree it is extremely important not to be locked in and lose control of heavy dumbbells...SAFETY FIRST!

[SatDive 1]

Originally Posted by 48 year old

JMO but to me this is what true patriotism is. No one will ever agree with or disagree with everything about our nation. But just realizing and being proud of our Country and what it provides all of us no matter what our opinions are

"And I sought a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found none." Ezek. 22:30



__________________________________________________ _____
I stood up...
I stepped forward...
I raised my right hand...
I stood in the gap.
I walked in the fire...
I did not run...
I did not hide...
I did not dodge...
I did not evade.
Consequently....
I have nothing to prove...
No one to convince...
Those who matter... already know.
Those who don't, never will.
I stepped out from among the herd of the citizenry...
I stood up when there was a need for volunteers.
I showed at the assembly point.
I stepped forward when asked
I raised my right hand to the oath to support and defend...
to the death if necessary... So help me God!
I am and will be here in my place for
as long as I breathe and my body will function.
This is my place...
This is my duty...
I stand in the gap...


John,

Thank you for flying the flag.

Allen
3 tours Persian Gulf (91’ 93’ 96’)
1 tour Somalia (93’)

[1FastGTX]

Originally Posted by eleonardo

Why is there a big flag in the middle of your fitess equipment?

Why not?