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Old 10-11-2012, 11:16 PM
 
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I have to edit my post. I just did a double take on the photo, it looks like there are two plates on each side, that's 160 lbs.

Holy crap!!! This guy curls 160 lbs? Shouldn't he be more buff or ripped? He should have monster arms or be cut like Bruce Lee.
In addition to being able to curl 160 lbs, he also wants to save Social Security and cares about the middle class.
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Old 10-11-2012, 11:21 PM
 
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Those are 40 pound dumbbells. Four 10 pound plates on each dumbbell.
All weights have their weight written on it. Why would anyone spray paint (chalk?) a different number on it? I've been to numerous gyms and have never seen this practice, is it common? 40 lbs by the way is not impressive.
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Old 10-11-2012, 11:38 PM
 
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All weights have their weight written on it. Why would anyone spray paint (chalk?) a different number on it? I've been to numerous gyms and have never seen this practice, is it common? 40 lbs by the way is not impressive.
Most times, dumbbells have the total weight written on the side.

The impressiveness of an amount of weight being lifted is dependent on different things: The size of the person, the length of their arms or legs, their form and so on. Many people who appear to be lifting great weight are using momentum and poor technique to heave the weight. It's much more impressive to see someone use perfect from with a smaller weight than someone "cheat" to lift a heavier weight with poor form.

I'm sure he can curl much more than 40 pounds. This appears to have been a photo op where he probably was not aiming to be under the stress he would be curling a 70 pound dumbbell, for instance.
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Old 10-12-2012, 06:32 AM
 
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Obama can press a pretty mean 5 pound barbell, but must it be pink?
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Old 10-12-2012, 06:39 AM
 
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Obama can press a pretty mean 5 pound barbell, but must it be pink?
Fail.
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Old 10-12-2012, 06:46 AM
 
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Fail.
..... as is this stupid thread.
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Old 10-12-2012, 06:55 AM
 
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..... as is this stupid thread.
Yep, thats all they have.....make fun of people..
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Old 10-12-2012, 07:05 AM
 
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Yep, thats all they have.....make fun of people..
If you put yourself out in the public light, a person should expect a little humor pointed at them. I don't make fun of the wives or children although there is plenty of fodder there. It was really funny when Limbaugh said Chelsea Clinton looked like a dog.
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Old 10-12-2012, 07:07 AM
 
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Wow, the guy who says the Libya story is stupid and tired starts a thread that bashes Ryan for working out?!?! My God, liberals are stupid people.
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Old 10-12-2012, 07:09 AM
 
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Wow, the guy who says the Libya story is stupid and tired starts a thread that bashes Ryan for working out?!?! My God, liberals are stupid people.
The libya story is stupid because they expect people to believe nonsense. This thread is meant for humor. I know Republicans don't get humor. I knew it would be lost on you.
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