OT: Sens Lounge LXXVIII | The Big Bang Theory Is Objectively Terrible Edition

[MakeOttawaGreatAgain]

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[DrakeAndJosh]

Speaking of Friends, this is amazing:

 

[BigRig4]

Speaking of Friends, this is amazing:

I miss that show

 

[DrakeAndJosh]

Opinions on this for basic barbell squatting and benching? I need something with safety bars because I won't have a spotter.

I like working out but I absolutely hate the gym. Looking for something to squat and bench press in safely without breaking the bank. There is very little on kijiji right now and this one seems like a decent deal for what I want.

 

[Baby Ryan]

Opinions on this for basic barbell squatting and benching? I need something with safety bars because I won't have a spotter.

I like working out but I absolutely hate the gym. Looking for something to squat and bench press in safely without breaking the bank. There is very little on kijiji right now and this one seems like a decent deal for what I want.

Edit: Didn't see the safety part.

In terms of the safety bars, this one doesn't look like it has any.
Overall, it look's good, but If you are concerned with safety this one is a definite question mark.

Do you know how tall it is?
I usually find when squatting that the most comfortable position for the bar is shoulder level so that I could get under it and just push up with my legs to get the bar off.

 

[DrakeAndJosh]

I think it's good.

If the bench is movable (which I imagine it is), it will be good for squats too.

Do you know how tall it is?
I usually find when squatting that the most comfortable position for the bar is shoulder level so that I could get under it and just push up with my legs to get the bar off.

Yep the bench is movable, and according to the specs it's just under 6 feet and the squat extensions are adjustable so I'm pretty sure I'd be able to get it to shoulder level (which I agree is the most comfortable heigh for squats).

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

Pop is poop

Don't drink that garbage even in mix drinks

I went cold turkey for a year roughly but have one can once a week now usually.

Also, bubble gum vodka and diet seven up, can't go wrong. I'm mainly a beer snob though.

 

[Baby Ryan]

Yep the bench is movable, and according to the specs it's just under 6 feet and the squat extensions are adjustable so I'm pretty sure I'd be able to get it to shoulder level (which I agree is the most comfortable heigh for squats).

Sounds good.

I would personally get it, I have always been very careful with my weights and my energy levels so I never got injured or anything.
So long as you don't do stupid stuff, stupid things wont happen .

 

[Caeldan]

Yep the bench is movable, and according to the specs it's just under 6 feet and the squat extensions are adjustable so I'm pretty sure I'd be able to get it to shoulder level (which I agree is the most comfortable heigh for squats).

Weight capacity (user + weight): 500 lbs (226 kg)
That might not last too long...

 

[Baby Ryan]

Weight capacity (user + weight): 500 lbs (226 kg)
That might not last too long...

Rofl, how did I miss that?

I feel stupid.

 

[Caeldan]

Rofl, how did I miss that?

I feel stupid.

I guess it depends though on how strong someone is to start with.

My weight + bench weight would be getting into the boundaries there.
Squatting alone could still hold it for a bit.
Buddy of mine wouldn't be done his warmups though before it was unsafe to use.

 

[DrakeAndJosh]

Weight capacity (user + weight): 500 lbs (226 kg)
That might not last too long...

Meh, I'm only 165 and although that will go up, I don't think I'll be benching anywhere near 300 pounds any time soon. I doubt I'll be squatting anywhere near 500 either

And if I do get there I'm sure I'll be ecstatic to reinvest in something a little more heavy duty.

 

[Caeldan]

Meh, I'm only 165 and although that will go up, I don't think I'll be benching anywhere near 300 pounds any time soon. I doubt I'll be squatting anywhere near 500 either

And if I do get there I'm sure I'll be ecstatic to reinvest in something a little more heavy duty.

Ha.. alright - I'd check it out in person if you could... but I guess CT has a pretty reasonable return policy regardless.

Be sure to get a decent bar and plates, can shop around at Rogue or Muscledriver to get some ideas for options.

 

[DrakeAndJosh]

Ha.. alright - I'd check it out in person if you could... but I guess CT has a pretty reasonable return policy regardless.

Be sure to get a decent bar and plates, can shop around at Rogue or Muscledriver to get some ideas for options.

What do you think about this set?

 

[Caeldan]

What do you think about this set?

One of the review questions say that the collars don't rotate which is bad if you wanted to do any cleans, I think I'd even find it annoying trying to set up for bench if I had to rotate the entire set of weights.

Also it sounds like it's only a 10# bar based on one of the other answers detailing how many weights you get.

 

[Caeldan]

http://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/yourcom...n-tweet-sparking-international-flame-war.html

 

[BigRig4]

Any tips for keeping weight on?

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

http://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/yourcom...n-tweet-sparking-international-flame-war.html

I think Harper and the Cons are going to try to keep beating that war drum and taking a hard line with Putin despite having no real intention of doing anything besides using the conflict to entice tax payers to arm ourselves with some new fancy American grade military planes/tanks/subs/drones. While he does this, he'll paint Trudeau as some weak, peace loving idealist without the gal to stand to such monsters like Vladdy during the election cycle. Play on our fear and want to help the poor Ukraine to get himself elected again. This will make the next federal election closer than it should be with Harper's track record.

 

[Harbinger]

Any tips for keeping weight on?

Keep lifting the iron.

 

[BonkTastic]

Any tips for keeping weight on?

If personal experiences are any indication, beer & baked goods do wonders.

 

[BonkTastic]

Keep lifting the iron.

 

[Micklebot]

He's got one of those really old irons

 

[Mr Invidious]

If personal experiences are any indication, beer & baked goods do wonders.

I can confirm that these rumours are indeed true.

 

[saskriders]

Does anyone else did it crazy that for a $450 PS4 a 1 year warrenty costs $50. I mean over 10% of the price for 1 year for a console whose predessor's failure rate was only about 10% 3 years after it was released

 

[Benjamin]

I think Harper and the Cons are going to try to keep beating that war drum and taking a hard line with Putin despite having no real intention of doing anything besides using the conflict to entice tax payers to arm ourselves with some new fancy American grade military planes/tanks/subs/drones. While he does this, he'll paint Trudeau as some weak, peace loving idealist without the gal to stand to such monsters like Vladdy during the election cycle. Play on our fear and want to help the poor Ukraine to get himself elected again. This will make the next federal election closer than it should be with Harper's track record.

This is bang on.