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To: cuban leaf
As a 59 year old man that has not been to a gym in 4 years (I really need to get back to it) I could arm wrestle most “bodybuilder” women and, if I so choose, break their arm.

You need to get out more. Men are indeed naturally stronger, and have a much higher potential for strength than women. However, if you're 59 and don't work out, you'd be surprised at the number of women who'd make short work of you.

Using the bench press as a standard that almost anyone can understand: Without the aid of a bench shirt there are a lot of women who can bench in the 300's, a few even the 400's. Less than half that of their male counterparts, but still several times more than your average cube rat.

I don't disagree with your underlying principle. However, like most, you don't grasp how easily an in shape woman can surpass an out of shape man. The effects of being out of shape are far worse than your average couch potato will ever admit.

46 posted on 01/25/2013 2:08:46 PM PST by Melas (u)
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To: Melas

I accept your premise.

Just one thing though. I said I haven’t been to a gym, not that I am out of shape. ;-)


66 posted on 01/27/2013 10:51:36 AM PST by cuban leaf (Were doomed! Details at eleven.)
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