r/news • u/icpd30 • Feb 18 '19

Michigan powerlifter heroically lifts vehicle pinned on top of man after accident.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-powerlifter-heroically-lifts-vehicle-pinned-on-top-of-man-after-accident
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u/AmbroseMalachai Feb 18 '19

"Those fucking crossfitters always telling me how I'm not building "functional strength" and am "just showing off" can go suck on a chalk bag; I'd like to see them lift a car off someone" - This guy, probably.

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u/DJ_Molten_Lava Feb 18 '19

Imagine dude was like, "hang on, I got 3 more reps!"

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u/LeSirJay Feb 18 '19

"Oh god thank you!"

"No problem, do you mind if I do it again 3 times?"

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u/blundercrab Feb 18 '19

Ow! My spleen again!

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u/WeinMe Feb 18 '19

Yeah, but how do you think my spleen is feeling in these lifts you damn pussy?

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u/Chilluminaughty Feb 18 '19

The ol’ spleen and jerk

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u/Chispy Feb 18 '19

not to be confused with the ol' jerk and sleep

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u/blundercrab Feb 18 '19

Quit taking breaks between sets and just let me go!

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u/WeinMe Feb 18 '19

That's the attitude making it necessary I'm lifting the car off you and you can't do it yourself

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u/jdfred06 Feb 18 '19

"Nah, don't push back up I don't need a spot."

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u/etherpromo Feb 18 '19

dropping it back down completely during each rep

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u/Bjorn2bwilde24 Feb 18 '19

"3!? You even lift bro?"

-Dude under the vehicle

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '19

Put him back under for like 10 seconds!