Sh*t Hits The Fan
After posting the last blog entry (regarding the 63 year ‘young’ woman), sh*t hit the fan. I actually posted the link on my message board first. Someone immediately chimed in that it was impossible to lift this kind of weight from the floor (which is ridiculous of course). You can catch up on the thread at this link (it starts to heat up around the 8th page).
What started as a joke, then turned into an out of control thread. Considering that the thread has been posted on several other message boards, I’d like to explain…
First, I have no hard feelings against the individual who made the comments. He manned up and apologized to everyone on the board. Initially however, he tried to call me out (as a liar) for stating that I could lift the weight. He then threw out a monetary challenge. I responded by posting this video clip:
I must say however that I am sick and tired of keyboard jocks. I bust my ass in the gym every day. I don’t get to spend as much time with my wife and son as I’d like, as I’m always in the gym testing something or working with one of my athletes. It’s how I pay the bills. I am working with a fighter now for an up-coming pay-per-view bout, so the last thing that I should be doing is declaring war on the keyboard brigade.
I respect anyone who busts his or her ass in the gym. I have no respect however for those who have nothing better to do than criticize or doubt those who really do put in the work. What is wrong with these people? Why not spend the time improving yourself, rather than trying to hate on others? This is essentially what happened on the message board, as this individual had called out several athletes. Basically if he couldn’t do something, everyone else must have been lying.
Look, I’m far from a powerlifter. These guys would blow me away. I have never trained for powerlifting and probably never will. I tip my hats to these athletes for doing things that I cannot do. We are involved in different sports, but my respect carries over to any sport where others are busting their ass. If someone does something that I can’t do, I’m going to tip my hat to them and offer my congrats. I’m not going to start calling someone out as a liar. Those who do need to find other things to do with their spare time.
Life is too short already, so why waste it hating on others. Spend the time working to improve yourself, and we’ll all be better off.
Ross
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hello ross congratulations
Not to self…..NEVER BET ROSS!
Ross, well said and proven.
Great lift. Very impressive.
Keyboard jocks: 0
Ross: 495
Awesome lift. I have a feeling the DB clean and presses, snatches and sandbag work has some good carryover.
Ross, you are the real deal! You walk the walk as well as talk the talk!
Well said. I think at some point in time everyone has gotten sick and tired of all the hating on the net.
Strong work Ross. Very strong work indeed.
Scott Kustes
Ross has insired me in many ways. Not just fitness. I like how Ross tells that the body and mind are connected which is 100% true. You’re my hero Ross !
Hi ross. Good work for shutting down the shittalkers. I have no time now for reading the forum, I only breefly reading the blog every day to get some motivation, becouse I’m working truout the day, and I’m preapearing for the world championship after a couple of weeks. I whant to thank to my wife and to my dog, and to appologize that I cant give them the time that I want. Thanks for the motivation.
Sevastiyan Kostov
Kick ass.
You’re crazy Ross! Awesome work.
Ohhhhhh! I love it, I love it, I love it.
You never disappoint, Ross. The grip strength alone to do that amazes me. I’ll keep hammering away at trying to get past 320 with this video in mind.
Ross great lifting,point proved.You say your not a power lifter have you ever thought of entering a contest as a side line time permitting.All the best Mark
I BET YOU COULDNT BENCH 400!!11!!1
Lol, just kidding. Really, people should spend time improving themselves rather than comparing all the time. If you enjoy what you do, then comparison really shouldn’t happen…
The biggest opponent is yourself!
That is what I call “pwned”… LMAO!!!
Ross, i have nothing for you but respect. OSU!
Ross = cast for God of War? Uh-Yeah!
Nice story to go!
Thanks a lot! Not for lifting, not for blogging, for giving an example how to do it! Thank you very much.
Ross you’re awesome. You are always willing to share your time, knowledge and expertise with anyone and everyone…I know I speak for many people when I say THANK YOU for all that you have given to us !
“Small minds talk about people, great minds talk about ideas” Thank you for sharing all of your ideas with us !
Tom Datro (LA)
Ross,
I appreciate the post and can empathize. You are a man of integrity and someone to respect.
Smitty
kinda funny how that’s the first time you hear ross’s voice is when he’s layin the smackdown on someone.
Word up Ross!
Fuk’n AWESOME man!!! If only you had a dollar for every post to your blog LOL. Did the guy pick on the fake jump-rope video too? BWHahaha!
Kath
Hi Ross, thanks for that clip. Absolutely awesom, you’re vids are a great motivation for the rest of us.
Well said once again, Ross.
Thank you for all you do!
The internet seems to bring out the worst in some. Just the way it is, I guess. Circumstances reveal character more than they develop it.
There are also a lot of cowards out there who can’t face their own limitations honestly and try to surpass them so they criticize others to make themselves feel better- much easier to destroy than to create.
wow, this video proves that equipment is just a means to an end. All that explosive power work, sandbag training, snatches, and one legged squats must’ve paid off. Great vid. I bet no one’s gonna be calling you out in a while.
great lift as with everything on your web site. People dont realize how far the human body can really go being most of them have never really pushed there own body.
Hello from Russia!
Found this video on Youtube. Amazing answer to virtual bodybuilders and powerlifters.
My record now only 115 kg. But I hard working and sure can lift much more in the future.
Very interesting site and video. I sure can find many helpful information on it.
With best regards
-Igor K.
Oh sh+t, very strong
Nice you really showed them up on top of not being a powerlifter that in incredible.
awesome video!!very nice and usefull site too.thx.
WOW way cool
by the way, did you ever do isolation type workouts before you started your unique workouts?
just wondering
Great video and great response, Ross!
Respect!!!
You are correct Sir!
Everyone should try to improve themself instead of talking shit regarding others. Very impressive with your lifting! You are strong as hell!
Awesome!
That first lift was perfect. Probably another 3-4 reps in that. I read that monumental thread. Very entertaining!
Keep up the great work Ross.
Cheers
What you say is spot on. But we are all glad (including future converts to Truth) that you did this one video instead of none at all.
Regarding your question of why hate, etc., y’know, if they’re people who actually think rationally, if at all, they wouldn’t be so crazy about hearing themselves talk, would they?
You’ve done your part, and very well at that. From now on, we should just ignore them. As you say, why waste time?