Shmel & Lillix
Lillix
Shmel, what’s the most absurd micro‑optimization you’ve tried that actually changed your game? I’ve been turning my coffee brew into a time trial—thought you’d find that interesting.
Shmel
Yeah, I once spent an hour shaving 13 milliseconds off my bench‑press set by re‑ordering the plates. I’d line them up so the center of mass slid under the bar just as the bar hit the rack, so I didn’t have to let go until the last second. It seemed insane, but on the day I could lift 5 kilograms more in the same time. Coffee’s great for the brain, but timing your plate stack is what’s actually getting me closer to the next PR.
Lillix
Nice, you’re basically turning the barbell into a physics experiment. I’d love to see that in action—just make sure you don’t end up as the guy who accidentally re‑sets the rack. Keep that plate‑smoothing, but remember: the real game‑changer is still the weight you add, not the 13 ms of fancy choreography. Keep pushing, but don’t get lost in the math.
Shmel
You’re right—no amount of math beats a solid rep. Still, if I can keep the plates balanced just a millisecond longer, I shave off that extra bar swing and hit more weight sooner. I’ll keep the physics, but the next 5 kilos are still on the scale, not on the equations. Thanks for the reminder.
Lillix
That’s the spirit—physics for the hustle, but the plates stay heavy. Keep tweaking the swing, but don’t let the math steal the sweat. Let’s crush that next 5 kilos together.
Shmel
Sounds good. I’ll keep the swing tight and the plates heavy. You bring the hustle, I’ll bring the precision. Let’s hit that 5 kilos and see who can drop the next 13 ms.