That is your deterrent value right there! You are HAMMy workouts are too extreme to be able to carry a gun.
That is your deterrent value right there! You are HAMMy workouts are too extreme to be able to carry a gun.
PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!If someone is carrying one their person, at a gym, odds are they aren't getting much out of that workout. This carry "everywhere" stuff is getting ridiculous. I carry when when practical, which is 99% of the time, but I know that sometimes I will just have to do without.
I would like to see someone use a plate at a distance though...Not to mention, too many gym goers can barely lift a 45 lbs plate, let alone use it in a self defense situation.A 45lb plate will work wonders in a pinch.
I would like to see someone use a plate at a distance though...Not to mention, too many gym goers can barely lift a 45 lbs plate, let alone use it in a self defense situation.
Ok. I would love to see someone swing a 45 lbs plate one armed in various self defense situations, but oh well. Most couldn't even lift a plate over their head with one arm to come down on a target with enough force to do any good. I just think a smaller weight would be more practical for using as a weapon against an attacker, like a 10 lbs weight. Most have the ROM and strength to swing a weight this size in various positions. I'd wager quite a bit of money that most (including you, because of your comment) couldn't be laying on their back in a self defense situation and grab a 45 lbs plate and be able to utilize it effectively. I'm curious as to how someone else would use a 45 lbs weight for self defense, other than a shield. BTW, I haven't been on a treadmill in years. I am a powerlifter through and through, but yea.If you're not strong enough to use a 45lb plate to defend yourself, maybe you should stay off the treadmill with the women and start lifting iron.
If you're not strong enough to use a 45lb plate to defend yourself, maybe you should stay off the treadmill with the women and start lifting iron.
The safety bars are a good idea. Didn't think of them. Guess I could always swing a heavy chain at them haha.Safety bars from the squat rack or dumbbells would work much better than plates.
Haven't you ever heard of a water gun?Just out of curiosity where do guys that carry ALL the time carry when they go swimming? Or do they just avoid bodies of water?
If you're not strong enough to use a 45lb plate to defend yourself, maybe you should stay off the treadmill with the women and start lifting iron.