Old 07-27-11, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by brooklyn_bike
i've seen guys sit on the floor and put their foot on the end of the wrench handle while holding / turning the frame (used as another big lever) leg muscle is stronger than arm muscle.

Pretty much describes the scene. The wife came down, laughed, and left.

Yup.
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