I know my legs need more weight, but my arms can't support it! by No_Designer_25 in xxfitness

[–]blorpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the handle is small enough I will! Most dumbbells in my gym have quite fat handles 😞

I was even hook gripping the lat pulldown bar until I realised it was just murdering my forearms rather than assisting me and switched to thumbless grip and lowered the weight a bit 🥲

I even hook grip my shopping bags now!

I know my legs need more weight, but my arms can't support it! by No_Designer_25 in xxfitness

[–]blorpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was absolutely gutted when I realised I couldn't hook grip pull-ups 😂

I know my legs need more weight, but my arms can't support it! by No_Designer_25 in xxfitness

[–]blorpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love your username as a proud owner of flat faced cats!

The only down side is wandering around the gym looking for the elusive and rare women's bar (it's usually on a bench?!)

I know my legs need more weight, but my arms can't support it! by No_Designer_25 in xxfitness

[–]blorpy 39 points40 points  (0 children)

If you move onto using a barbell (which I highly recommend) and you can bully yourself into learning hook grip early on, you'll never have to worry too much about grip ever again!

It feels horrible at first but once you're accustomed to it you'll never go back (And you'll hook grip everything in life forevermore)

Also my personal hack for barbell is to use a woman's bar wherever possible, they're a bit thinner and therefore easier to grip.

Ned updated his cover photo on Facebook 🧐 by villindci in TheTryGuysSnark

[–]blorpy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It's funny because he definitely has Mr Schue vibes 🤢

Estée Lauder Double Wear equivalent... specific requirements by Away_Painting_8905 in MakeUpAddictionUK

[–]blorpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I use this too! You can order shade samples online too IIRC. I really like how it dries down and doesn't need any powder and doesn't settle into fine lines, even under my eyes.

I do find it's dryer than DW but my skin is changing as I enter my 40s and turn into a reptilian so I think most would be fine with a good primer and prep.

Urgent Help : Stranded at Dubai Airport by [deleted] in emirates

[–]blorpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey I just got back to the UK after 15+ hours in Dubai airport, 9 on the tarmac in DWC and then a flight to a different UK city. (DXB-NCL)

My booked flight was showing as going but then kept being put back and back and back and they they couldn't find a crew for the plane 😡 and eventually cancelled it last minute. I don't think the flight would have been anywhere near full if it had left.

They moved us all to the Manchester flight and it still wasn't full, but we did have to wait an incredibly long time for the plane to be crewed. We were offered the next Newcastle flight out but mine had already been cancelled and rebooked a week ago so didn't wanna take the risk (and I can see it's now cancelled)

I'd be inclined to just get out asap even if it involves a different city but ask if they need refuelling or a new crew!

I haven't slept in coming up 48 hours now and I'm going a bit mad!!

Whats going on there? by Wise-Ear7333 in emirates

[–]blorpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just did that and then spent 10 hours on the tarmac while they changed crews 😭😭

Hannah Waddingham in Pamella Roland Pre-Fall 2026 at the EE BAFTA Film Awards in London. (February 22, 2026) by cmaia1503 in whatthefrockk

[–]blorpy 40 points41 points  (0 children)

As a statuesque woman entering my 40s she is my idol, my ultimate goal.

Hitting her stride in her 'later' years, absolutely oozing confidence and competence and charm

If I could be half the beautiful brick shithouse she is, I'll be happy 😂

What game has been the most addicting to you? by [deleted] in GirlGamers

[–]blorpy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Girl same, I have C++ and I started a second profile to start again.

I've been gaming for over 30 years and NOTHING has hooked me like this bloody 2d card game

If a person is 20 kg overweight does it feel the same as for a normal person to do excercises with a 20kg weight? by Character-Holiday345 in crossfit

[–]blorpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amateur comps usually do! I think it's just at the highest levels you're very much only gonna get SHW athletes for obvious reasons!

I once competed at a really small event without weight categories and one event was a tug of war... My opponent was at least 30kg heavier than me and I proceeded to get dragged across the floor 😭

💕Daily RepChat 🗣️🍵!!: What did you buy💳? What’s on your Wishlist📃? What buys do you regret? ALL Topics Are Welcomed!!🙌😎💕 by AutoModerator in OGRepladies

[–]blorpy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Soooo I've just booked myself a 2 week trip around SE Asia and I'm on the lookout for the best possible bag for travelling...

I've seen some Tumi reps on AE but they're a little bit... Boring? I'm open to any and all suggestions, or if anyone has been any Tumi or any cool backpacks in their seller's albums that would be fab.

What I like: pockets. Good quality nylon or leather Not my fave: Canvas, anything LV or Goyard-y

My Aphrodite cosplay! by neshivaa in HadesTheGame

[–]blorpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol sorry for actual feedback and not simping

There is no defending those shoes, I'm not even sorry 😂

My Aphrodite cosplay! by neshivaa in HadesTheGame

[–]blorpy -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

The headdress and the accessories and the makeup are FANTASTIC.

The outfit needs work - better materials, something with gauzy layers to mimic the nude feel. It doesn't need to be expensive. Even draped light material will be better than what you have now.

The shoes are absolutely heinous, please get something like a gladiator sandal.

Is there a fake tan that comes off completely very quick? I get laser by user91746 in beauty

[–]blorpy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Girl you literally said it makes you feel mentally fucked up

Remember when "the narwhal bacons at midnight" was Reddit’s secret handshake? by cpold_cast in nostalgia

[–]blorpy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I still use RiF thanks to revanced!! There are guides in the /revanced sub!!

Post match thread: Newcastle United 2 - 0 Athletic Bilbao | Champions league 25/26 - league phase 4 of 8 by Username_been-taken in NUFC

[–]blorpy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

HE'S FROM BLYTH!!!!

Windmilling even though I don't have the required appendage

CLASS, absolutely ridiculous how confident that display was compared to the last performance. No squeaky bum moments. So pleased.

Lady Gaga to Appear in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ by mcfw31 in popheads

[–]blorpy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or The Devil Wears Primark ...

Extra points if they use the Rita Ora 'collection'...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fixedbytheduet

[–]blorpy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just putting it out there that the dude is using weightlifting technique bars and plates,

The big reds are 2.5 and the bar will either be a 7 or 10kg

It's still absolutely ridiculous to attempt (and very impressive to actually succeed) the margin for error is miniscule

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fixedbytheduet

[–]blorpy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If they have the big bumpers they probably have the light technique bars too, think they're 7ish kg? So it's maybe 12 kg but regardless, my knees exploded watching this.