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What is the best way to get weak?

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Steve Bond · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2006 · Points: 45

For years I was looking to shed the climbing strength I had built up. It wasn't ginormous to start with, but I've had some serious success reaching my goal.

For me, I went back to grad school, got married, had two kids and got a check list for things to do to the house.

What did you do to get weaker and rid yourself of grip strength or just all around muscle tone?

Looking for ideas because unfortunately I am re-motivated and starting to go to the gym.

SavageMarmot · · Nederland, CO · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 190

Drink and smoke.

Alex Whitman · · Chattanooga · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 440

I suggest getting a job. Behind a desk if possible. That way back pain and inflexibility are valid excuses to quit early; or better yet not even go out to the crag. Nothings screams "I'm weak" like a fat paycheck and a beer belly.

Nick Zmyewski · · Newark, DE · Joined Jun 2011 · Points: 250
Tom-onator · · trollfreesociety · Joined Feb 2010 · Points: 790

Tear knee cartilage when youre 15.
Live past 35.
Marry a beautiful climbing and out of doors person, then limit the time you spend out of doors with them.
Sign a mortgage agreement.
Work in an industry dependant upon an upswing economy.
Wear a heavy toolbelt for 20 + yrs.
Sustain enough nagging sport and work injuries to make getting out of bed with 6 hrs of sleep or less that much more special.
Gain weight while consuming less healthy food.
Spend too much time on the ground and the internet. ..

Kaylee Catmull · · Riverside, CA · Joined May 2013 · Points: 0

Taper, Baby, Taper....frequent rest days...lots of rest and relaxation....join a gym and go soak in the hot tub. Beyond that...get married, have kids, and get some debt...that should get you weaker than a new kitten.

vincent L. · · Redwood City · Joined Jan 2005 · Points: 560

Get other hobbies that aren't as physical , but still take up lots of time and money . I suggest 4 wheelin '

Wheelin'

Or motorcycles...

Honda Magna

Or like someone said , get a full time job , I recommend teaching , you get a lot if time off...

Full house

Hamlet73 · · Boulder, CO · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 230

Have Kids ... they will suck the climbing strength out of you ;)

Ben Brotelho · · Albany, NY · Joined May 2011 · Points: 520

Best way to get weak.

Best way to get weak

Tom-onator · · trollfreesociety · Joined Feb 2010 · Points: 790

No way Ben!
OE 800 makes a man cock strong and bullet proof!

M Mobley · · Bar Harbor, ME · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 911
Hamlet73 wrote:Have Kids ... they will suck the climbing strength out of you ;)
singular or plural its true. I like to call it breeding future rope guns cause I'll need it.
chuffnugget · · Bolder, CO · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 0

Meth.

Doug Meneke · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 10

Stout and Gout. I get winded when I run to the restroom during a commercial.

Mike McHugh · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 420
Steve Bond wrote:For years I was looking to shed the climbing strength I had built up. It wasn't ginormous to start with, but I've had some serious success reaching my goal. For me, I went back to grad school, got married, had two kids and got a check list for things to do to the house. What did you do to get weaker and rid yourself of grip strength or just all around muscle tone? Looking for ideas because unfortunately I am re-motivated and starting to go to the gym.
May I recommend an overuse injury? Try this plan: Selectively remember how incredibly rad and awesome you were in your twenties, then set yourself up with a brutal training regime to get back to a level of fitness you might never have actually attained in your earlier life. You should hear some "pop" sounds on your first hard session at the gym. Top it off with a bitterly gobbled amuse-bouche of a half dozen cinnamon rolls at Lamar's.

This has been my plan for quite a few years. Works well!
Tony B · · Around Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 24,705

Having a kid has been working out great for me so far. I have not been this weak since I was one myself.

MHLeitch · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 30

Get a job at a grocery store that gives you 20 % discount and then tell them you can work every weekend.

rob.calm · · Loveland, CO · Joined May 2002 · Points: 630

The simplest way is to just grow older. Once past 75, the decrease in strength and ability occurs without any of the difficult measures suggested so far in this thread. Even so, I would be remiss not to mention that the time spent on elder care and grandchildren accelerates the process.

Rob.calm

Christian RodaoBack · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Jul 2005 · Points: 1,486

Become a Republican or Libertarian.

Tony B · · Around Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 24,705
Christian wrote:Become a Republican or Libertarian.
Yep - the dems are already "Weak"
Creed Archibald · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 1,016

Love will make you weak, be it for man, woman, child, or beast. Stay strong; love nothing save your own ferocity and burl.

ze dirtbag · · Tahoe · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 50
ice yourself

now you can be both worthless and weak.....go the extra mile
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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