# JamieMcGarry - Wheel yourself on down here **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [August 25, 2011, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050 "2011-08-25T16:11:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 26
**Author:** ![treis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@treis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/treis)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/501 "2011-09-01T21:59:06Z")
> [@jamiemcgarry](#): > > The barbell-plate weights that other trainers use at HHFC to strap to their bodies to add additional weight to their pullups are _ **NOT** _, and _ **never were** _ designed to be used in this way. Yet the gym sees no problem here. > If an accident were to occur with a 45-lb plate tied to someone’s waist (which is heavier than the weight of my chair), I believe _just as much_, if not more, risk of serious injury is present as is with my method of pullups. That’s because you’re a fucking moron. [Here](http://www.amazon.com/Body-Solid-NB56-Nylon-Dipping/dp/B0015YSTE4/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1314914050&sr=1-3) is a weight belt, and what does it say in the description? > [@](#): > > For advanced strength training, there reaches a point where your own body simply doesn’t offer enough resistance to challenges yourself with dips, chin-ups, and lunges. With a Body-Solid NB56 Nylon Dipping Belt, you can add weight plates (sold separately) to increase resistance, build muscle mass, and see results faster. The people that are using the equipment are using it for its intended function. The problem with the wheel chair isn’t the weight, its the landing. You’re dropping 3-4 feet and if you lean too far back you are going to crack your skull. I can’t believe you don’t see this. ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/502 "2011-09-01T22:11:07Z")
> [@treis](#): > > That’s because you’re a fucking moron. [_In a wheelchair._](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=14206089&postcount=478) Remember that trumps everything. It trumps the actual law, it trumps policy. And, apparently, it trumps reality. He a moron…in a wheelchair. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2011, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/503 "2011-09-01T22:16:18Z")
[Here](http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=587389&navid=DL%7CPIT%7Chome) is a video of Pittsburgh Penguins defense Kris Letang doing a routine workout, which includes the dumbells strapped to his legs. That part starts at about 00:21 or so, if you feel like skipping the rest. (Dammit, I cannot WAIT for hockey season to start. Hell, I can’t wait for the damned pre-season!) ---
**Author:** ![Sierra\_Indigo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f0a364/32.png) [@Sierra\_Indigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sierra_Indigo)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/504 "2011-09-02T00:12:27Z")
Don’t forget with the wheelchair pull-ups, Jamie required two other people to lift him up to the bar. Now never mind that they were volunteers doing this, it was still a risky activity outside the normal range of activities for the gym, and I am not surprised at all that the gym would say “Uh, no. We’d rather you not run the risk of injuring yourselves or Mr McGarry if you lift him incorrectly or drop his chair. Please stop doing that” ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/505 "2011-09-02T00:18:20Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > [Here](http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=587389&navid=DL%7CPIT%7Chome) is a video of Pittsburgh Penguins defense Kris Letang doing a routine workout, which includes the dumbells strapped to his legs. That part starts at about 00:21 or so, if you feel like skipping the rest. > > (Dammit, I cannot WAIT for hockey season to start. Hell, I can’t wait for the damned pre-season!) Note – for the situation to be similiar to **jamie** ’s, he’d have to be wearing his ice skates while working out. ---
**Author:** ![BunnyTVS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@BunnyTVS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyTVS)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/506 "2011-09-02T00:30:42Z")
> [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](#): > > The shitty thing about Jamie is that his life actually is really hard and no I can’t understand what it’s like to be crippled. But because of his horrible behavior I don’t care anymore. User name/post combo of the thread? ---
**Author:** ![LurkerInNJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ed655f/32.png) [@LurkerInNJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkerInNJ)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/507 "2011-09-02T00:49:13Z")
Jamie, The next time you have to ask your friends on Facebook to join The Straight Dope Message Board because you need back-up, at least have had the good sense to make it private. ---
**Author:** ![bengangmo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/508 "2011-09-02T01:06:54Z")
> [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](#): > > The shitty thing about Jamie is that his life actually is really hard and no I can’t understand what it’s like to be crippled. But because of his horrible behavior I don’t care anymore. What’s hard about it? He lives off the proceeds of a lawsuit, doesn’t work, and trains at body building. Yeah sure - he’s in a wheel chair - so cry him a river. Aside from that he has it damn good. ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/509 "2011-09-02T01:09:19Z")
> [@LurkerInNJ](#): > > Jamie, > > The next time you have to ask your friends on Facebook to join The Straight Dope Message Board because you need back-up, at least have had the good sense to make it private. Wow, this made my week. I grabbed some screen caps in case he gets wise. Will have to find some way to post them up if anyone’s interested. ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/510 "2011-09-02T01:10:35Z")
> [@bengangmo](#): > > What’s hard about it? > > He lives off the proceeds of a lawsuit, doesn’t work, and trains at body building. > > Yeah sure - he’s in a wheel chair - so cry him a river. Aside from that he has it damn good. Don’t forget all that weed he smokes. That’s gotta be rough too. ---
**Author:** ![Kolga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e56c9b/32.png) [@Kolga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolga)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/511 "2011-09-02T01:37:56Z")
> [@LurkerInNJ](#): > > Jamie, > > The next time you have to ask your friends on Facebook to join The Straight Dope Message Board because you need back-up, at least have had the good sense to make it private. :eek::rolleyes::smack: ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/512 "2011-09-02T01:47:01Z")
> [@Bob Ducca](#): > > Don’t forget all that weed he smokes. That’s gotta be rough too. Just wait until his dealer parks in a handicapped zone. ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/513 "2011-09-02T02:26:34Z")
> [@Bob Ducca](#): > > Wow, this made my week. I grabbed some screen caps in case he gets wise. Will have to find some way to post them up if anyone’s interested. Awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/514 "2011-09-02T02:31:28Z")
Below is a link to a short video of me performing a set of my wheelchair-pullups. If you notice a rightward sway as my set progresses, it is due to me being stronger on my right side. This is because of all the scar tissue I have on the left side of my upper back from surgery. [http://sharing.theflip.com/session/f246c6af5dd5c88fef206e6ad69114b9/video/109449241](http://sharing.theflip.com/session/f246c6af5dd5c88fef206e6ad69114b9/video/109449241) ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/515 "2011-09-02T02:33:44Z")
GAAAAAAHHHHHHHHDDDDDD this is worse than zombie threads. ---
**Author:** ![lindsaybluth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/90db22/32.png) [@lindsaybluth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lindsaybluth)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/516 "2011-09-02T02:35:17Z")
I almost feel like pitting you BECAUSE ZOMBIES ARE GREAT. LOLZ ja ja ja jamie where haz your videoz been all my lifes?!11?!1 ---
**Author:** ![MichaelEmouse](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/michaelemouse/32/101_2.png) [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/517 "2011-09-02T02:38:21Z")
Wait… Jamie, you’re in a wheelchair?!? Did you guys know and not tell me? ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/518 "2011-09-02T02:39:54Z")
Shut up you mean you have been discriminating against him because he is an asshole and not because of an ADA protected reason? Get on the bandwagon, dude. ---
**Author:** ![Autolycus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/519 "2011-09-02T02:40:27Z")
> [@MichaelEmouse](#): > > Did you guys know and not tell me? We talked it over and felt you weren’t ready. I’m sorry. Please try to understand. ---
**Author:** ![Farmer\_Jane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Farmer\_Jane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmer_Jane)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2011, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jamiemcgarry-wheel-yourself-on-down-here/594050/520 "2011-09-02T02:40:38Z")
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