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Old 11-17-2011, 04:44 PM   #9999
truth
I STILL don't get it
 
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Originally Posted by JDął View Post
I don't get the use of straps and belts. IMO if you have to use those then you're not strong enough to be pushing/pulling the weight that you're using. Check your ego and lift what you can actually handle.

Chalk is different, I know when I'm pressing the 100lb dumbbells for example my hands are very balmy and slippery. I've only used chalk a couple times but it does make a nice difference. Most gyms ban it for obvious mess reasons though.

truth - I'll be doing arms tonight starting around 830-9.
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