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02-19-2007, 08:36 PM
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On the manga bandwagon
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Roland is a comic genius!
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02-19-2007, 09:10 PM
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dividing by zero
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deja vu - when I first came here last fall - this was one of the first threads I followed ---
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02-19-2007, 09:58 PM
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Powerlifting
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Oh noes!
My plates have embossed letters on both sides!(lbs, kgs)
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02-19-2007, 10:14 PM
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weight is weight. it doesn't matter what way it faces. It's not like if you move it writing side in that it will feel 10lbs lighter.
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02-20-2007, 06:02 AM
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The indented side always goes in, unless you are talking about in a competition. When you grab a plate, your thumb goes on the smooth side and your fingers goin the indentation. If you put the plate on backwards, it's extremely difficult to get it off the bar.
The same goes for putting a plate on a tree.
I've been warning people that I'll make a video showing them why you plates on the way you do.
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02-20-2007, 07:26 AM
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You CAN. So DO.
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If you put the plate on backwards, it's extremely difficult to get it off the bar.
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That's funny, because I've never had a problem getting plates off the bar. I must be some kind of superhuman. Ya, superhuman.
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02-20-2007, 07:31 AM
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I think before I post
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Originally Posted by Lost Dog
You guys are like Rainman, but without any of the positive traits.
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"Yeah, I definately can't lift with the letters out. Definately not out."
"Okay, Ray. Letters in."
"Definately can't lift with the letters out. Definately in, not out."
"Look Ray. They're all in. Look Ray..."
"Except for Ivanko. Ivanko goes OUT. Ivanko goes out."
"Ray! Couldn't you have read the name first? Come on Ray! We've got it all setup!"
"Yeah. Ivanko goes out. Oh no, today's Monday. Never deadlift on Monday. Yeah. No deadlifting on Monday."
"Ray!"
"Uh oh. Fart..."
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Brilliant.
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02-20-2007, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff Rage
The indented side always goes in, unless you are talking about in a competition. When you grab a plate, your thumb goes on the smooth side and your fingers goin the indentation.
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That ends the debate - sure has been fun to watch, though.
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02-20-2007, 09:03 AM
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Landing Is An Issue Dept.
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When I first started lifting years ago I was told only noobs did the letters out. Since then I've always done the letters in to the point where I think it's a superstition now.
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02-20-2007, 09:08 AM
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I am not working out near any of you weirdos at the summit  you're freakin' me out 
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02-20-2007, 09:11 AM
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I think before I post
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I always put the lighter ones on first, heavier ones to the outside. The bar bends more, looks impressive.
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02-20-2007, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by OldGuy
I always put the lighter ones on first, heavier ones to the outside. The bar bends more, looks impressive.
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LOL hhahahaha :p
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"I don't mind at all," I said. "It doesn't matter who you are or what you look like so long as somebody loves you."
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02-20-2007, 10:28 AM
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Prime Motivator
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Who do you guys lift with, Tony Shalub?
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02-20-2007, 12:04 PM
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This thread makes me think of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. "Laces out, Dan!"
I hope I'm not the only one that gets this joke.
I'm sure people miss lifts ALL the time because of the orientation of the plates.
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02-20-2007, 12:23 PM
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Prime Motivator
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"I'm sure people miss lifts ALL the time because of the orientation of the plates."
No, they miss lifts because they are CONCERNED about the orientation of the plates. 
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02-20-2007, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Mahler
Who do you guys lift with, Tony Shalub?
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02-20-2007, 01:33 PM
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It takes the plates from the basket and puts them on the bar.
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02-20-2007, 01:46 PM
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Senior Member
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This is how I do it...
1st set:
Left side of Barbell: plate #1 facing inwards, plate #2 facing outwards, plate #3 facing inwards
Right side of Barbell: plate #1 facing outwards, plate #2 facing inwards, plate #3 facing outwards
2nd set:
Left side of Barbell: plate #1 facing outwards, plate #2 facing inwards, plate #3 facing outwards
Right side of Barbell: plate #1 facing inwards, plate #2 facing outwards, plate #3 facing inwards
3rd set:
Left side of Barbell: plate #1 facing inwards, plate #2 facing inwards, plate #3 facing inwards
Right side of Barbell: plate #1 facing outwards, plate #2 facing outwards, plate #3 facing outwards
Unless of course it is after noon, then it is the exact opposite. And I've found that duplicating this on highered number sets is just over kill. Just stick to the outline.
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02-20-2007, 02:17 PM
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Senior Member
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I've always done letters in for 3 reasons:
1- Only noobs put the letters out,at least that's what I was taught.
2- Easier to take off the bar.
3- This is my strongest argument, and why I've always believed it was best to put letters in--the plates seems to fit together better on the bar when they all face in. The center portion of the first plate matches up with the inner collar. From there, the rest of the plates form a tight fit. If you put all the plates on with letters out, the plates don't fit together tightly because of the center portion (the raised "hubcap" as I refer to it).
Anyway......
So how does everyone put them back on the tree? Letters out for me, because then you can grab the lip or flange if that's the style of plate you are using.
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