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I’ve always likened it to helping a friend move to a new place or maybe doing some heavy yard work. You ain’t going to wear the exoskeleton during these times are you? So, why train that way?

I wouldnt, cause I dont do it all the time, but those cats that move people for a living often wear a support belt.

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Dan, I concede that I was using poor form, and I am certain that contributed to it as well. But I know that it was during tose 2 or 3 weeks of beltless training that the disc went. So I cleaned up my form and use a belt.

YEs, steroids are illegal and knee wraps are not. Not sure that is why I drew the line there though. It is also illegal to drive 89 MPH in a 50MPH zone, but that didnt stop me (thanks Al).

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Glad to hear from you Tom. Sorry to hear about your health troubles. Take care of yourself.
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“they do not prevent injury. In fact, research is rather clear that the use of a belt and knee wraps can instead cause injury.”

My personal research proves otherwise. while I could deadlift the same with or without a belt, when I spent 2 weeks training without, I severly herniated a disc in my back. Interesting coincidence? Nope. I wont pull heavy without a belt ever again. I dont care what all the research aside from that showed.

As far as the equipment vs gear goes, I was contemplating that last weekend. As a professional strongman, I was around lots of equipment and lots of gear. I chose to use the high quality deadlift suits, wrist straps and whatever wrap was allowed, when it was allowed in order to be competitive. I chose not to do the juice. Thinking back, I am not sure exactly what the difference is (besides my own health) but that is where I drew the line. Maybe it was because you could not see the drugs beating you, but you could surely see someone beating you in a car DL hold because they had straps and you didnt or in a DL because they were getting 50# out of their suit and you didnt have one.

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I was wondering the same thing. Havent seen him post in a while
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Next time I see you and am going to hit you
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YEah, I have heard a number of instances where a fella would come off then not be able to take the huge drop in poundages, so either get back on or disappear. I may not lift the most, but what I do is mine, and if I drop in poundages, it is usually negligible unless due to injury, and can be regained through tweaking diet and/or training regimin. That being said, I have no idea on Mike Burke and whether he is dirty or not. He is a monster.
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HAHA-this record did not happen in the IAWA. Drug tests are non existent in the world that this lift took place.

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a 516 double overhand without a hook is just foolish. What incredible hand strength
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I could have sworn that somewhere or another GRaham had a 600+. Of course he hook gripped it.

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Prayers for Art and his family
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Not fair! I guess I will not write a story now, as it will be impossible to beat the story of Maxey and impossible to beat his bombs as far as unique implements!

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Wow Ben, thanks for the kind words. Not sure I am deserving of them.

I think we can all make the same comments of thanks to our fellow brothers in strength. I was always incredibly flattered when lifting with Mark Mitchell. He would hit a mark as high as mine or better, but then be hugely complimentary on what I had done, trying to quantify his own lift by saying he was bigger, so it was not impressive. I always said I wish I could be more like that.
And that is just one example of many. It is what drew me to strongman and strength sports to begin with. The camradery is the best (at least in the circles I prefer to keep to). I like to see big weights put up, but what impresses me most is the mental aspect-the battle, no matter what the weight. The individual and what he is willing to put himself through. And I commend you, Ben, for stepping out of your comfort zone and competing in that meet. As impressive as any lift that day.
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Thanks for your work Al
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Wow-pretty impressive
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