You Might be a Powerlifter if…
If you can't count above 5 but can multiply by 45 in your
head.........You might be a Powerlifter.
If you think Babypowder on your thighs and chalk on your
hands looks cool... You might be a Powerlifter.
If whenever a friend is moving you are the first person they
call for help…. You might be a Powerlifter.
If you hear people in the gym talking about someone who
looks “very cut” means that there has been a terrible accident…. You might be a
Powerlifter.
If most people in the gym don’t like you…. You might be a
Powerlifter.
If the word "gear" refers to squat suits, bench
shirts, wraps, belts, suit slippers, salts and chalk, not steroids…. You might
be a Powerlifter.
If you inhale ammonia instead of using it for cleaning…. You
might be a Powerlifter.
If the amount of weight you lift is more important than how
cleanly shaven your legs are or how dark your tan is…. You might be a
Powerlifter.
If you work at a desk all day and you still have 1/2 inch
thick calluses on your hands. …. You might be a Powerlifter.
If the gym owner kicks you out for bending yet another bar
while squatting…. You might be a Powerlifter.
If you check squat depth when using the john…. You might be
a Powerlifter.
If the doctor tells you that you need more iron in your diet
so you throw in an extra set of lock-outs…. You might be a Powerlifter.
If you use a 1 kg plate as a paper-weight on your desk at
work…. You might be a Powerlifter.
If you have baby powder in your gym bag…. You might be a
Powerlifter.
If it takes 5 seconds for your spirit to re-enter your body
after squatting…. You might be a Powerlifter.
If you use the handicap stall for the handrails after your
leg day…. You might be a Powerlifter.
If you think of helping your neighbors move their piano as
"a set".....You might be a powerlifter…. You might be a Powerlifter.
If you drop something, and go into a sumo stance to pick it
up…. You might be a Powerlifter.
If you dismount the toilet like doing box squats (to perfect
that explosive power) …. You might be a Powerlifter.
If you get accused by bodybuilders or crossfitters of taking
steroids because you're stronger than they are…. You might be a Powerlifter.
The Big Steve Kaufman (The Baldest Guy in Houston)
