yorge
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Post by yorge on May 11, 2007 14:57:03 GMT -7
What happened to the gyms with autographed 8x10s on the wall? The gyms with real T-bar rows and an owner who actually competed. The gyms where chalk is allowed and where the songs on the radio actually get you pumped? The gyms where people are living the bodybuilding lifestyle? Are they out there?
If I see one more trainer at my gym making his client balance on a ball while pulling on a rubberband, I am going to lose my mind! Doesn't anyone want to get huge anymore?
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Post by crom on May 11, 2007 17:09:46 GMT -7
Come to my cousin's Gym... Chalk is there waiting in elevated bowls for the fearless! There are dudes there that bench well over 500lbs, and squat over 800lbs! When I'm there I command
the music with my IPOD!
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Post by bencher on May 13, 2007 8:03:39 GMT -7
We have a couple here in Texas.Of course their is Metroflex, home of Ronnie and Branch, doesn't get any more brutal then that place. Also have Texas gym, just as hardcore, just not as welll known.
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yorge
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Post by yorge on May 13, 2007 18:51:56 GMT -7
so, I am a bit of a poser as I have never actually used chalk, but I DO like when it is around  And, the t-bar row is essential. With Crom behind the desk, I know there is some Led Zep. playing and some KISS! I'm sure there are some great gyms around here, I've just been too lazy to find them and too cheap to give up my 19 bucks a month. Crom, when you come up we have to eat at the Fitness Cafe. Great food, and we can dine as Rusty's image gazes down at us mere mortals. |
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ben
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Post by ben on May 14, 2007 21:39:38 GMT -7
Try LA Fitness, they are HARD CORE |
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Post by bencher on May 15, 2007 4:49:09 GMT -7
Try LA Fitness, they are HARD CORE Curves is the place to train hard!!!!! |
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Post by Rusty Jeffers on May 17, 2007 1:14:07 GMT -7
JESUS.... CURVES??!!!?? THE TORTURE CHAMBER IS THE ONLY HARDCORE GYM IN ARIZONA!!!!! IT'S BEEN BLOODIED AND PUKED IN!!!!!
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Post by Rusty Jeffers on May 17, 2007 1:15:02 GMT -7
Crom, I have the vertical press if you want it!!!! You'll have to come get it and FEED ME..
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mbell
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Post by mbell on May 17, 2007 5:54:00 GMT -7
I am with Rusty here, I wouldn't trade my home gym in garage for NOTHING!!
Bencher does have a sweet set up though.
I have trained at Metroflex some, along with Strouds (johnnie Jackson trains there) but man I love doing heavy @$$ deadlifts in 97 degree texas weather. Nothing like it.
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Post by Rusty Jeffers on May 18, 2007 22:24:15 GMT -7
97 degrees is a frickin' vacation...try Phoenix in July when its'120, and HOT AS HELL!!!!!!
NOW THAT IS TRAINING MY BRETHEREN OF THE IRON!!!!!!!
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yorge
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Post by yorge on May 19, 2007 18:04:48 GMT -7
I believe I live close to the Torture Chamber....I am inspired just knowing it is in the neighborhood. I'll be moving to Charlotte NC. next month and I am anxious to check out the gyms out there. When did they stop having the Charlotte Pro show?
Heading down to Tucson on Saturday to train with Crom and visit some of the old bodybuilding haunts....like maybe Mama's Pizza....can't wait!
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Post by Rusty Jeffers on May 19, 2007 19:22:19 GMT -7
Where do you train now?
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yorge
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Post by yorge on May 19, 2007 22:27:56 GMT -7
Sadly, I drive down to Pure Fitness on Scottsdale and Shea.
Right now they have a before/after contest going on with their employees. Guys with the titles like "Director of Fitness" have their shirtless pics posted up on the wall. I swear out of 10 guys, not a one looks like he has ever picked up a weight.
I complain all the time, but I keep going. I need to get over it.
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mbell
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Post by mbell on May 20, 2007 6:12:55 GMT -7
Yeah 120 is hot but there's also 0% humidity in AZ. Its 97 here with 40-50% humidity which makes it feel like 120. Either way I would take the sweat of the heat over the AC of a commercial gym any day.
Still waiting to see those pics. I bought 2 new pieces 3 weeks ago and rearranged things so i will post some more pics soon.
Get yours up Rusty.
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Post by Rusty Jeffers on May 31, 2007 13:02:59 GMT -7
I will, I need to get all the gym equipment out of the front of the house first...CROM???
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And, the t-bar row is essential. With Crom behind the desk, I know there is some Led Zep. playing and some KISS! I'm sure there are some great gyms around here, I've just been too lazy to find them and too cheap to give up my 19 bucks a month. 
