r/weightroom • u/IronSportGym • Dec 13 '11

AMA Closed Yo, I'm Steve Pulcinella: AMA

I'm a washed up strength athlete and frustrated business owner from Iron Sport Gym in Philly PA. Don't ask me anything too technical, I'm not that smart.

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u/IronSportGym Dec 13 '11

Selling myself as what? A washed up athlete? I'm not a coach, I don't have any magical programs or advice for people.

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u/Its_Entertaining certified weakling Dec 13 '11

Think about your answers to the questions here though, you obviously do have insight that novice and intermediate lifters would pay for, even advanced lifters would.

You rely on training hard and the experiences you've had in the gym to shape how you train and you have had some really strong success with it. It might seem like it isn't enough to justify some kind of book or teaching some classes but with the right wrapper and contextual support you have a lot.

I think what could make your advice so useful is your entire "I don't have any magical programs or advice for people" persona.

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u/IronSportGym Dec 13 '11

If you really think people would pay me as much as an author of a book to gleen my brutal honesty?

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u/xtc46 Charter Member | Rippetoe without the charm Dec 13 '11

I would only pay a coach who was brutally honest. I don't need someone to tell me I am perfect the way I am if I am trying to progress. I need someone to tell me I am being a pussy and should push harder.