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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:09 pm
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Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that I can
find, with no luck. I'm looking for 2 things:
1. I have a Weider Club 565 home gym, that came with 300lbs in
weights. I need to buy at least another 90lbs in weights (preferably
another 300lbs), but I'm picky and want them to match. The problem is,
I can't find a Weider dealer, and the Weider website is no help at
all.
Any idea who might carry Weider? I'm in western North Carolina (United
States). The ICON site claimed that Dick's Sporting Goods and The
Sports Authority both carry Weider, but I've been to both and if
that's true then the salesmen didn't know it.
2. Doing preacher curls has become a real problem with this gym. I'm
using the EZ curl bar, and curling 95lbs, 3 sets of 10. The problem,
though, is that there isn't a rest for the bar, so to get started I
have to lift the bar while standing, then move into position. Between
sets, I have to muscle the bar down to my waist so it can rest on my
thighs, just to muscle it back up for the next set. When I'm all done,
and I've lifted as much as I can, I still have to make one last rep,
hold the bar to my chest, then stand up and walk over to somewhere
that I can sit the bar down. That's too much!
I could probably increase the weight substantially if it wasn't for
the inconvenience of worrying about that last rep.
In order to correct this, I'm looking for either a rest for the EZ
curl bar, or failing that, an EZ curl bar that will attach to the
cable. I tried using the lat bar, but it turns my wrists awkwardly and
I ended up with some unexpected forearm pain.
TIA,
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 6:03 am
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"Bully" <bully62.DeleteThis@proteinbars.co.ok> schreef:
>> Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that I can
>> find, with no luck.
> Here's a tip: ring them first.
Haha!
Another tip;
Ask them if they have what you are looking for, AND if its in stock.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 7:04 am
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"Jason" <jwcarlton.RemoveThis@gmail.com> schreef:
>> >>> Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that I can
>> >>> find, with no luck.
>> >> Here's a tip: ring them first.
>> > Haha!
>> > Another tip;
>> > Ask them if they have what you are looking for, AND if its in stock.
>> Ah yes, that was implicit in my post but maybe implicit is not so good
>> for
>> some people !
> So, you're saying that you don't have an answer? That's really all you
> had to say; we're all friends here, ya know.
I think he is right.
Shame on you, Bully.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 8:04 am
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"Bully" <bully62.DeleteThis@proteinbars.co.ok> schreef:
>>>>>>> Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that I
>>>>>>> can find, with no luck.
>>>>>> Here's a tip: ring them first.
>>>>> Haha!
>>>>> Another tip;
>>>>> Ask them if they have what you are looking for, AND if its in
>>>>> stock.
>>>> Ah yes, that was implicit in my post but maybe implicit is not so
>>>> good for
>>>> some people !
>>> So, you're saying that you don't have an answer? That's really all
>>> you had to say; we're all friends here, ya know.
>> I think he is right.
>> Shame on you, Bully.
> I'm crushed.
Why cant you be more like me ?!?!?!
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:17 am
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In news:1180757365.002208.279580@p47g2000hsd.googlegroups.com,
Jason <jwcarlton RemoveThis @gmail.com> typed:
> Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that I can
> find, with no luck.
Here's a tip: ring them first.
> I'm looking for 2 things:
>
> 1. I have a Weider Club 565 home gym, that came with 300lbs in
> weights. I need to buy at least another 90lbs in weights (preferably
> another 300lbs), but I'm picky and want them to match. The problem is,
> I can't find a Weider dealer, and the Weider website is no help at
> all.
>
> Any idea who might carry Weider? I'm in western North Carolina (United
> States). The ICON site claimed that Dick's Sporting Goods and The
> Sports Authority both carry Weider, but I've been to both and if
> that's true then the salesmen didn't know it.
>
> 2. Doing preacher curls has become a real problem with this gym. I'm
> using the EZ curl bar, and curling 95lbs, 3 sets of 10. The problem,
> though, is that there isn't a rest for the bar, so to get started I
> have to lift the bar while standing, then move into position. Between
> sets, I have to muscle the bar down to my waist so it can rest on my
> thighs, just to muscle it back up for the next set. When I'm all done,
> and I've lifted as much as I can, I still have to make one last rep,
> hold the bar to my chest, then stand up and walk over to somewhere
> that I can sit the bar down. That's too much!
Butch up, ffs!
>
> I could probably increase the weight substantially if it wasn't for
> the inconvenience of worrying about that last rep.
>
> In order to correct this, I'm looking for either a rest for the EZ
> curl bar, or failing that, an EZ curl bar that will attach to the
> cable. I tried using the lat bar, but it turns my wrists awkwardly and
> I ended up with some unexpected forearm pain.
>
> TIA,
>
> Jason
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:26 am
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"Jason" <jwcarlton.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that I can
> find, with no luck. I'm looking for 2 things:
>
> 1. I have a Weider Club 565 home gym, that came with 300lbs in
> weights. I need to buy at least another 90lbs in weights (preferably
> another 300lbs), but I'm picky and want them to match.
Give it up. It's iron, not furniture.
> The problem is,
> I can't find a Weider dealer, and the Weider website is no help at
> all.
>
> Any idea who might carry Weider? I'm in western North Carolina (United
> States). The ICON site claimed that Dick's Sporting Goods and The
> Sports Authority both carry Weider, but I've been to both and if
> that's true then the salesmen didn't know it.
>
> 2. Doing preacher curls has become a real problem with this gym. I'm
> using the EZ curl bar, and curling 95lbs, 3 sets of 10. The problem,
> though, is that there isn't a rest for the bar, so to get started I
> have to lift the bar while standing, then move into position. Between
> sets, I have to muscle the bar down to my waist so it can rest on my
> thighs, just to muscle it back up for the next set. When I'm all done,
> and I've lifted as much as I can, I still have to make one last rep,
> hold the bar to my chest, then stand up and walk over to somewhere
> that I can sit the bar down. That's too much!
If the home gym you've got doesn't do what you need, get rid of it and
do what most of us here do - get a power rack and an Olympic starter
set.
-S-
http://www.kbnj.com
> I could probably increase the weight substantially if it wasn't for
> the inconvenience of worrying about that last rep.
>
> In order to correct this, I'm looking for either a rest for the EZ
> curl bar, or failing that, an EZ curl bar that will attach to the
> cable. I tried using the lat bar, but it turns my wrists awkwardly and
> I ended up with some unexpected forearm pain.
>
> TIA,
>
> Jason
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:26 am
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In article <5cd9ceF2ulm1mU1.TakeThisOut@mid.individual.net>,
"Steve Freides" <steve.TakeThisOut@fridayscomputer.com> wrote:
> "Jason" <jwcarlton.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1180757365.002208.279580@p47g2000hsd.googlegroups.com...
> > Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that I can
> > find, with no luck. I'm looking for 2 things:
> >
> > 1. I have a Weider Club 565 home gym, that came with 300lbs in
> > weights. I need to buy at least another 90lbs in weights (preferably
> > another 300lbs), but I'm picky and want them to match.
>
> Give it up. It's iron, not furniture.
>
> > The problem is,
> > I can't find a Weider dealer, and the Weider website is no help at
> > all.
> >
> > Any idea who might carry Weider? I'm in western North Carolina (United
> > States). The ICON site claimed that Dick's Sporting Goods and The
> > Sports Authority both carry Weider, but I've been to both and if
> > that's true then the salesmen didn't know it.
> >
> > 2. Doing preacher curls has become a real problem with this gym. I'm
> > using the EZ curl bar, and curling 95lbs, 3 sets of 10. The problem,
> > though, is that there isn't a rest for the bar, so to get started I
> > have to lift the bar while standing, then move into position. Between
> > sets, I have to muscle the bar down to my waist so it can rest on my
> > thighs, just to muscle it back up for the next set. When I'm all done,
> > and I've lifted as much as I can, I still have to make one last rep,
> > hold the bar to my chest, then stand up and walk over to somewhere
> > that I can sit the bar down. That's too much!
>
> If the home gym you've got doesn't do what you need, get rid of it and
> do what most of us here do - get a power rack and an Olympic starter
> set.
>
> -S-
> http://www.kbnj.com
>
>
> > I could probably increase the weight substantially if it wasn't for
> > the inconvenience of worrying about that last rep.
> >
> > In order to correct this, I'm looking for either a rest for the EZ
> > curl bar, or failing that, an EZ curl bar that will attach to the
> > cable. I tried using the lat bar, but it turns my wrists awkwardly and
> > I ended up with some unexpected forearm pain.
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > Jason
> >
I personally prefer Olympic to Weider equipment.
It's what I have purchased for putting together a home gym as soon as I
can get the master bedroom in proper shape to do it. I'm still using the
local gym at the moment.
Is there an Oshman's near you? The might have some items that are
compatible.
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:48 am
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On Jun 2, 4:49 am, "Bully" <bull... RemoveThis @proteinbars.co.ok> wrote:
> Innews:46612b85$0$277$dbd4d001@news.wanadoo.nl,
> Pete <phouts... RemoveThis @wanadoo.nl> typed:
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> > "Bully" <bull... RemoveThis @proteinbars.co.ok> schreef:
>
> >>> Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that I can
> >>> find, with no luck.
>
> >> Here's a tip: ring them first.
>
> > Haha!
>
> > Another tip;
>
> > Ask them if they have what you are looking for, AND if its in stock.
>
> Ah yes, that was implicit in my post but maybe implicit is not so good for
> some people !
>
> --
> Bully
> Protein bars:http://www.proteinbars.co.uk
>
> "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees
> the opportunity in every difficulty." Sir Winston Churchill
So, you're saying that you don't have an answer? That's really all you
had to say; we're all friends here, ya know.
Geez.
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 9:49 am
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In news:46612b85$0$277$dbd4d001@news.wanadoo.nl,
Pete <phoutstra RemoveThis @wanadoo.nl> typed:
> "Bully" <bully62 RemoveThis @proteinbars.co.ok> schreef:
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>>> Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that I can
>>> find, with no luck.
>
>> Here's a tip: ring them first.
>
> Haha!
>
> Another tip;
>
> Ask them if they have what you are looking for, AND if its in stock.
Ah yes, that was implicit in my post but maybe implicit is not so good for
some people !
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Jason <jwcarl...@gmail> wrote:
> <snip> I'm looking for 2 things:
>
> 1. I have a Weider Club 565 home
> gym, that came with 300lbs in
> weights. I need to buy at least
> another 90lbs in weights (preferably
> another 300lbs), but I'm picky
> and want them to match. <snip!>
For the love of [insert whatever 'here']
Seriously, I like my weights to match side to side, but I wouldn't
care if I had two Weider (W) plates and then two York (Y) plates on a
bar. Again, it'd have to be side to side symmetry - WY---bar---YW and
none of that dastardly WW---bar---YY nonsense.
I guess everyone has a personal quirk or pet peeve, right? Personally,
I'd give up this insane quest! SAVE YOURSELF, J! SAVE YOURSELF!
(I wouldn't be surprised to find there's a 12-step program that covers
this particular addiction.)
> 2. Doing preacher curls has
> become a real problem with
> this gym.
You're working out in a gym. Are you ALONE?
No offense, but...
> I'm using the EZ curl bar, and
> curling 95lbs, 3 sets of 10. The
> problem, though, is that there
"Hey, can I get a spot?"
> isn't a rest for the bar, so to get
> started I have to lift the bar while
> standing, then move into position.
> Between sets, I have to muscle
"Excuse me, could I get a spot?"
> the bar down to my waist so it can
> rest on my thighs, just to muscle
> it back up for the next set. When
> I'm all done, and I've lifted as much
"Pardon me, a little help here? Thanks!"
> as I can, I still have to make one
> last rep, hold the bar to my chest,
> then stand up and walk over to
> somewhere that I can sit the bar
> down. That's too much!
>
> I could probably increase the
> weight substantially if it wasn't for
"Do you mind giving me a lift off?"
> the inconvenience of worrying about
> that last rep.
"I only need help with my last rep, thanks."
> In order to correct this, I'm looking
> for either a rest for the EZ curl bar,
> or failing that, an EZ curl bar that
"Would you be able to give me a spot?"
> will attach to the cable. I tried
> using the lat bar, but it turns
> my wrists awkwardly and <snip!>
"Thanks for the spot, man!"
Good workouts to you, Jason.
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In news:46613e84$0$74785$dbd49001@news.wanadoo.nl,
Pete <phoutstra.DeleteThis@wanadoo.nl> typed:
> "Jason" <jwcarlton.DeleteThis@gmail.com> schreef:
>
>>>>>> Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that I
>>>>>> can find, with no luck.
>
>>>>> Here's a tip: ring them first.
>
>>>> Haha!
>
>>>> Another tip;
>
>>>> Ask them if they have what you are looking for, AND if its in
>>>> stock.
>
>>> Ah yes, that was implicit in my post but maybe implicit is not so
>>> good for
>>> some people !
>
>> So, you're saying that you don't have an answer? That's really all
>> you had to say; we're all friends here, ya know.
>
> I think he is right.
>
> Shame on you, Bully.
I'm crushed.
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In news:466148d6$0$298$dbd45001@news.wanadoo.nl,
Pete <phoutstra.RemoveThis@wanadoo.nl> typed:
> "Bully" <bully62.RemoveThis@proteinbars.co.ok> schreef:
>
>>>>>>>> Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that
>>>>>>>> I can find, with no luck.
>
>>>>>>> Here's a tip: ring them first.
>
>>>>>> Haha!
>
>>>>>> Another tip;
>
>>>>>> Ask them if they have what you are looking for, AND if its in
>>>>>> stock.
>
>>>>> Ah yes, that was implicit in my post but maybe implicit is not so
>>>>> good for
>>>>> some people !
>
>>>> So, you're saying that you don't have an answer? That's really all
>>>> you had to say; we're all friends here, ya know.
>
>>> I think he is right.
>
>>> Shame on you, Bully.
>
>> I'm crushed.
>
> Why cant you be more like me ?!?!?!
Pete, it might come natural to you, but it ain't easy man. I do my best...
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On Sat, 2 Jun 2007 09:17:31 +0100, "Bully" <bully62.TakeThisOut@proteinbars.co.ok> wrote:
>In news:1180757365.002208.279580@p47g2000hsd.googlegroups.com,
>Jason <jwcarlton.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> typed:
>> Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that I can
>> find, with no luck.
>
>Here's a tip: ring them first.
Dude.
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"Bully" <bully62.TakeThisOut@proteinbars.co.ok> schreef:
>>>>>>>>> Guys, I've driven to every fitness store within 100 miles that
>>>>>>>>> I can find, with no luck.
>>>>>>>> Here's a tip: ring them first.
>>>>>>> Haha!
>>>>>>> Another tip;
>>>>>>> Ask them if they have what you are looking for, AND if its in
>>>>>>> stock.
>>>>>> Ah yes, that was implicit in my post but maybe implicit is not so
>>>>>> good for
>>>>>> some people !
>>>>> So, you're saying that you don't have an answer? That's really all
>>>>> you had to say; we're all friends here, ya know.
>>>> I think he is right.
>>>> Shame on you, Bully.
>>> I'm crushed.
> Why cant you be more like me ?!?!?!
> Pete, it might come natural to you, but it ain't easy man. I do my best...
Thats okay.
It aint easy being me. I was sent to this Planet with a mission...
Its just that i eh... forgot what the mission was.
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