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The Luxury of Discount King novel Chapter 37

"Elixir of Strength really worked!"

After changing clothes, Conrad walked to the fitness area and went straight to the ergograph, which was similar to the machine that detected the strength in Fun City. When people put on their boxing gloves and hit the sponge column hard, the machine could measure the strength.

Conrad saw that the machine was scrolling the data of the previous users. The number one was a man whose pseudonym was ABC. His strength was 560kg. This was almost the level of a professional boxer. If he hit the right position, he could even knock a person unconscious or even kill him directly.

Conrad estimated his own strength, thinking that he could be regarded as a winner as long as he broke the record of ABC. It was a great progress for him to reach the level of a boxer from an ordinary man.

Conrad put on boxing gloves and took a deep breath. Then, with all his strength, he hit the sponge pillar heavily with his right fist.

"Boom!"

There was a heavy thudding noise against the sponge pillar. After the hit, the pillar with the metal support inside was slightly deformed and the sponge cracked. Conrad's punch was terrifyingly powerful.

Conrad was shocked to find that there were error codes on the display screen of this machine. No matter how he patted it, the machine couldn't be restored. It crashed because of his punch.

Conrad knew he had broken the machine. He took off the gloves calmly, called the attendant over, telling him that the machine didn't work well and should be overhauled.

Facing with the broken sponge column, the attendant was lost in thought.

The ergograph was broken. But Conrad still wanted to know his true strength. He thought of that he could use various fitness equipment to test it.

Conrad came to the bench press apparatus. Because each weight was adjustable, it could be used to test strength.

In this gym, because it was expensive, it provided good service. There were fitness trainers standing there every short distance. Conrad called a male trainer and asked him some questions.

"What is the average person's bench press weight?"

The trainer said, "The weight of those who haven't practiced is about 40-50kg. After a period of exercise, they can reach 80-100kg. 120kg is considered excellent. The weight of man of unusual strength is more than 150kg. For professional athletes, they can reach 190kg or even higher."

"What about the world record?" Conrad asked. He felt he could challenge it.

The trainer smiled, "The world record is 480kg. But this is not comparable. Those who reach it are professionals. They usually use drugs to enhance muscle strength. It is powerful if an ordinary man can push more than 100kg."

"OK. Then get me 150kg first. I'll try." Conrad said and lay down on the mat. Above his head was the barbell.

"150kg? Are you sure?" the trainer asked.

The trainer had seen too many customers who thought too highly of themselves and asked for a very heavy barbell. But they couldn't lift it with all their strength and even suffered from a pulled muscle. So, the trainer didn't want Conrad to lift such a heavy barbell.

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