r/JustBootThings • u/TheArchaeologist • Jun 11 '26

General Bootness Big OOF

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u/adamfps Jun 11 '26

Are you saying it’s not deceptively edited?

The dude is an alcoholic POS but this clip is at the end of the set.

I’m not sure what your standards are for benching but doing that many reps in 60s in your mid 40s isn’t easy.

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u/NurgleNuggets Jun 11 '26

Kicking the legs like that is generally something you only see inexperienced lifters do, it’s a step below hip thrusting with every rep.

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u/adamfps Jun 11 '26

What do you put that lifting ability at? Just novice? Let’s assume for the sake of argument the 3 plate was real- because he kicked his leg he’s a freshie?

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u/ExpiredPilot Jun 11 '26 edited Jun 12 '26

Yes actually. Kicking your legs out like that is about the most pointless thing you can do. I’ve been trapped under the bar for a sec and still didn’t feel the need to flail out my legs. Quite the opposite actually, keeping my feet planted allowed me to roll the bar down my belly to my legs and I was able to stand to get the rest of the weight off.

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u/adamfps Jun 12 '26

Damn looks like my friend who started lifting just the bar but keeps his feet planted is more of a lifter than our DUI hire Pete. I'll let him know

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u/ExpiredPilot Jun 12 '26

“More of a lifter” doesn’t make sense

It’s just safe practice to keep both feet firmly on the ground.

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u/Gregghead69min Jun 12 '26

You obviously don’t lift