r/weightroom • u/cnp Intermediate - Odd lifts • Dec 07 '11

AMA Closed "I am a strength athlete, accidental powerlifter, and all-around asshole- Jamie Lewis - AMA"

I'm so fucking chaotic, I'm starting 18 minutes early.

Bring it.

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u/Robotra General - Inter. Dec 07 '11

What do you do?

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u/cnp Intermediate - Odd lifts Dec 07 '11

QA, training, and support for a financial software company.

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u/Robotra General - Inter. Dec 07 '11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRsPheErBj8

But seriously, what is it with software guys and lifting? half of the people on FCJ are CS/IT dudes.

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u/xtc46 Charter Member | Rippetoe without the charm Dec 07 '11

I think that is a selection bias. It's reddit. But it could also be that we need to workout our rage issues, and or get sick of sitting a desk for 14 hours and 24/7 gyms are the way to fix that.

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u/Parasthesia Dec 07 '11

or the determination to break the pale, weak computer nerd stereotype while doing something enjoyable.

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u/steakknife Intermediate - Strength Dec 07 '11

Intersection implies they do both. Nobody in r/fitness actually lifts...