Re: Is bending your knees cheating on pullups

On Sun, 15 Jan 2006 15:40:57 GMT, Stephen <Steelystephen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
>>On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 18:25:03 +0000, JRH <john@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:34:37 GMT, Stephen <Steelystephen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>wrote:
>
>>JRH wrote:
>>> On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 06:25:53 GMT, Stephen <Steelystephen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> wrote:
>>>>JRH wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>>>Stephen <Steelystephen@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>My reply is,
>>>>>>"say it with a stack of iron between your legs". FWIW, I use 45s and
>>>>>>grip them with my knees also.
>>>>>
>>>>>Please do post your weighted pull-up video, the better that I may see
>>>>>graphic proof that this is the case, and in order to assist you with
>>>>>your form.
>>>>
>>>>I certainly will if you will.
>>>
>>> If you think posting .mpegs to the Group demonstrating personal
>>> abilities at various athletic feats are a good idea, why is your own
>>> participation dependent upon me making a similar contribution?
>>
>>Actually, I think it was YOU who was talking smack.
>
>I was criticising John Williams' form and motives, and have told you
>why, and given that you were here back in 2001, you should know why!
>You have said you don't want to get into "pissing contests", so why
>get involved in a very old and long-running "pissing contest" between
>two other people?
>
>>Normally we use the
>>expression, "put up or shut up" when we here that kind of talk.
>
>Why? It is absolutely meaningless given what I have already told you.
>
>>>>I may not be able to claim to at your
>>>>level but what the hell, I'd do my best.
>>>
>>> You mustn't be so modest Stephen, you may be a great deal more
>>> accomplished than you think. But remember, whatever you do post is
>>> available to be copied and filed by those who have a bent that way,
>>> perhaps only to emerge at some later date to your disadvantage! ;o)
>>>
>>I can see your point. I'm sure John very much regrets people seeing him
>>do two plate pullups with less than perfect form.
>
>>He very much regrets taking me on - as he has found to his cost.
>
>>As I said I don't remember you, I have no quarrel with you, but if you
>>want to involve yourself and be irritatingly persistent. perhaps we
>>(you and I) may enjoy some sort of "pissing contest" too?
>
>>Be aware that in the event that you do, then the "Trollmeister" will
>>first designate you a "troll enabler", before designating you a fully
>>qualified "troll". I will assist you through your initiation and final
>>exams.
>
>>Please tell me something about yourself and post some .jpegs, so that
>>I may have some ammunition the better to abuse you with.

>Why on earth would you want to do that?

My dear Mr Nishio, I don't want to do "that" at all, but as you're
taking such an interest in me, I thought you were up for some sport!

>>What's your best break at billiards for instance?!

>How did you put it?
>
>"I never make attempts to draw comparisons with my own past or present
>athletic capabilities, with that of other members here."
>
>I hope you weren't thinking of drawing a comparison between your own
>past or present billiard playing abilities with that of another member
>here.

Right on 'cue'.

>I'd be shocked!

Perish the thought old chap.

>
>>On the other hand, if you have better things to do than "troll" me
>>gratuitously and without provocation, then kindly *** off and do
>>them! ;o)
>
>Your new chum,
>
>John
>www.fitnwell.net
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