To survive. To be strong when the need for it happens. I can’t stand the thought that some day, I might need to move something, be it my own ass, or a heavy piece of anything, to save another person or myself from harm, and I fail.
To control. How many people never take control over their own life? Letting others make decisions for them. Politicians. Physicians. Parents (alliteration unintended).
To rise above. There is nothing wrong with being stronger, faster, and better than others in any area of life. Not one damn thing wrong with it. Weak people, weak in both mind and spirit, will always do what they can to keep us down and to them I say “Fuck you.” Call me narcissistic, I don’t care. Call me callous, I don’t care. Call me obsessed, fine.
We are a tribe onto ourselves, regardless of our chosen sport or method. Whether we train ourselves for power, speed, endurance, courage, passion or wisdom, we set ourselves apart.
once you hit 200 it’s like the magic number where you don’t feel small anymore.
that all depends, i’m 6’ 5" and 200 and I feel (and i’m sure look) too thin. I’ve been gaining though and i’ll let you know when I feel I’ve hit that mark. i’m guessing it’s going to be at about 220.[/quote]
True. Height does play a role i suppose. At 5’ 11" I feel pretty big at 210 and at or under 10% bf. Still, 200 lbs seems to be the general bench mark and 6’ 5" is pretty damn tall.
once you hit 200 it’s like the magic number where you don’t feel small anymore.
that all depends, i’m 6’ 5" and 200 and I feel (and i’m sure look) too thin. I’ve been gaining though and i’ll let you know when I feel I’ve hit that mark. i’m guessing it’s going to be at about 220.
I lift because lifting makes me feel a primitive power that few allow themselves to experience.
When I’m about to lift something I’ve never been able to lift, be it for more reps or a maximum, I get a sort of intensity that pushes me to the absolute limit. This limit is what reminds me of why I train.
Self improvement is an important part of my happiness.
