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Author: Devon Quaglietta

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Hey Devon, Thanks for posting, those are some really great questions. The belts work to help you brace your core muscles and keep everything in your abdomen tight and prevent it from collapsing under heavy weights. It doesn't work the... Today 14:44:27
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Author: Kat
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Trying to determine which ones to buy.

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Hey Patrick, Tom found those shoes here when he started lifting with the team. They had been here at the gym for quite some time, and honestly I don't know if anyone knows who they belonged to originally. I believe those shoes have indeed... May-08-12 14:52:45
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Author: Mark Martella
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[quote=M J] The same material as our short sleeve shirts we have available for sale on the site. We can certainly look to have more of those made, and also a regular cotton shirt for more normal wear.[/quote] I would definitely be interested... Apr-27-12 05:42:17
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Author: Josh Siefman
Blue knee wraps

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thanks jen. sweet im gonna buy some now Apr-11-12 10:26:35
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Author: Devon Quaglietta
Construction Log

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Did you get to Werksan or CFF? I have never used a Werksan bar. The ones we train with do have a center knurling. I would say that is personal preference, but I would choose quality collars/smooth spin over that. I will say though that the... Apr-09-12 05:21:54
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Author: Mark Martella

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Mark, That sounds awesome! That is very similar to how California Strength started out. David Spitz, the owner wanted a good place to train for a shot at the 2008 Olympics and so he put a gym together in a garage of a house in the San Francisco... Apr-06-12 04:34:14
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Author: david delong
which videos show cleans and snatches from low blocks?

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Not sure if you found any yet, but this video of Jon has some of the low blocks near the end of the video. [youtube]LUVHOWA2Vyc[/youtube] Dec-03-11 13:25:53
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Author: david delong
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recommended width of lifting surface, & to finish or not finish wood

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If you hit the reply button at the bottom of the post (not use the quick reply box) there is an image link button to the left of the smilies smily face button. Use that, paste in the url of the pic where it's hosted and off you go. Aug-18-11 07:56:11
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Author: david delong
bushings or bearings

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Yes, the bearing or bushing question. It is really a tough one for those new to the lifts. Both bars are covered by lifetime warranties on majore defects like bending, knurling defects, collar spin, and coating issues. So in my opinion from the... Aug-13-11 12:28:07
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Author: Ryan Lack
Built my first platform/garage gym

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How is everything holding up with the platform, plates, etc? Jun-30-11 11:11:02
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