Why does idiot stick Pat Robertson still claim he can leg press 2,000 pounds without offering proof?

Answer 1

I don't think he is an idiot. I don't think that he is telling the truth though. I think the idiots who believe him and buy his energy drink are the idiots. Anyone who believes that a 76 year old man could lift that much are the proverbial fools who will be parted from their money.

For comparative purposes, when Dan Kendra set the Florida State University record of 1,335 pounds, the leg press machine required extensive modifications to hold the proper amount of weight, and the capillaries in both of Kendra's eyes burst during his successful attempt. Thus, Robertson's claimed achievement would add 665 pounds to the best-ever total of Kendra, a top athlete in his physical prime, who would go on to play professional football in the National Football League and become a Navy SEAL.

In response to the skepticism of this claim, Robertson's website has claimed that his doctor is able to leg press 2,700 pounds, and that "It is not nearly as hard as the authors of these reports make it out to be."(What "these reports" are exactly was not specified).

A video has also been provided supposedly demonstrating Robertson doing several reps with a weight of 1,000 pounds which can be seen here. In the video Pat Robertson is seen using a 45 degree sled type leg press machine. He keeps the safety locks in place at the second step which severely limits the range of possible motion. The seat is positioned to allow approximately six inches of travel after the lock. This setup gives Pat Robertson the maximum mechanical advantage at the last few inches of travel. This is generally regarded to be improper leg press technique. The proper technique is to load the weight, place hands on the release levers and then to press the weight from the stops and then to rotate the stops out. Then, the weight is allowed to slide down until the quads and glutes are at full extension. At this point, the person executing the leg press has minimal mechanical advantage and can press the least amount of weight. In the video, Robertson also appears to be using his arms to push on his thighs, which is also regarded as improper technique.

In June 2006, General Nutrition Center, a nutritional supplement retailer, announced without explanation that it would stop carrying Robertson's energy drink.

Answer 2

Pat Robertson, has done MUCH damage to the cause of Christ. The media makes it seem like all Bible Believing Christians admire or follow him or others like him. This is not the case. Man WILL fail you, but God won't.

Answer 3

Actually he has done a leg press on the 700 club and it was 2000 lbs..This I did see for myself.. He did use his hands on his thighs to help push it up, but for a man in his seventies I would have to say that I was impressed none the less .

Answer 4

You have to consider his audience. Given their extreme gullibility and lack of intellectual capacity, he doesn't need to prove any of his ridiculous claims.

Oh, BTW, Pat Robertson and his son are both lawyers by education, so what else would you expect?

Answer 5

Me thinks you is an idiot for continue to watch his showing on television. Mistaken I could be but me thinks to change the channel to view other enjoyable program.

You seek Yoda?

Cheers mate,

Answer 6

i was rolling on the floor when i heard this. A D-I (college) lineman can barely do 1200 to 1500 lbs, this cat says he can do 2000? Absurd.

Answer 7

Probably because some people actually believe him. How many people still believe that he drove a hurricane (Was it Andrew?) to the sea?
I suspect he is suffering from hubris.

Answer 8

Because his faith zombies will not only accept it without proof, but will even be amazed by it.

Answer 9

Because he's an Idiot and he dosen't have proof.

Answer 10

Because he is an idiot
and a liar