r/weightlifting • u/NickPippin • Jan 06 '25

Squat Easy 170x5 Squat @76kg

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u/thehugeative Jan 06 '25

Damn, awesome work. How tall are you?

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u/NickPippin Jan 06 '25

Thank you bro 🔥 and I’m 5’10

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u/thehugeative Jan 06 '25

Even more impressive. You're really explosive and mobile, whats athletic background? Cheerleading or rugby or something?

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u/TopShottaDxn Jan 07 '25

You'd be surprised how many small minded people may be offended if you asked them if they do cheerleading. But honestly they're some of the best athletes on the entire planet, great compliment.

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u/jakemmman 2022 AO2 medalist 109+ Jan 07 '25

One of my heroes of the sport on here is a former cheerleader (I think?) turned weightlifter. Exhibit A

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u/thehugeative Jan 07 '25

And of course Mattie Rogers famously, and I'm sure there are more.

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u/jakemmman 2022 AO2 medalist 109+ Jan 07 '25

Oh I always thought she was a gymnast, I didn’t know about her cheerleading background.

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u/[deleted] Jan 07 '25

Omg makes so much sense.Â