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		By: Iron_Davith		</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://howard-verse.com/how-strong-was-conan-fitness-hyborian-age/#comment-239&quot;&gt;Vince Vandekamp&lt;/a&gt;.

Awesome, thanks for sharing! I can see where your weight for Conan comes in, and I had initially thought around that area, too. I went a bit lower because I decided that his body fat was probably so low it would come out around 225lbs. But might be a bit different when he gets to kingship and over 40 :D]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://howard-verse.com/how-strong-was-conan-fitness-hyborian-age/#comment-239">Vince Vandekamp</a>.</p>
<p>Awesome, thanks for sharing! I can see where your weight for Conan comes in, and I had initially thought around that area, too. I went a bit lower because I decided that his body fat was probably so low it would come out around 225lbs. But might be a bit different when he gets to kingship and over 40 😀</p>
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		By: Iron_Davith		</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:14:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In reply to &lt;a href=&quot;https://howard-verse.com/how-strong-was-conan-fitness-hyborian-age/#comment-238&quot;&gt;Mick&lt;/a&gt;.

Haha I love running through the forests, too! Same Conan feel. Leaping roots, trying not to get knocked out by low branches, love it. Very primal feeling. Thanks for the heads up about Mountain Tactical Institute!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In reply to <a href="https://howard-verse.com/how-strong-was-conan-fitness-hyborian-age/#comment-238">Mick</a>.</p>
<p>Haha I love running through the forests, too! Same Conan feel. Leaping roots, trying not to get knocked out by low branches, love it. Very primal feeling. Thanks for the heads up about Mountain Tactical Institute!</p>
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		By: Vince Vandekamp		</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:41:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Excellent work. I pretty much agree with every thing you have stated, pretty much spot on in my opinion.

I think the only area whereas I may disagree a little is in fact Conan’s weight &#038; height.

My Dad &#038; I are huge fans of Conan. My Dad started reading the Conan Paperbacks 70 years ago when he arrived to Canada from Holland.
Dad turned me on to comics &#038; I started collecting over 50 years ago &#038; have had several Comic Shops.
Dad &#038; I both have the complete collections of both 
Savage Sword &#038; Conan the Barbarian.

I am a Former Regional Bodybuilding Champion, Marathoner &#038; Triathalete
&#038; Martial Arts Practionet.
From my readings of Conan &#038; Bodybuilding experience this 
Is where I have Conan
HT - 6’2” - 6’4”
WT - 250lbs - 270lbs
Dead lift - 650-700lbs
Bench Press - 550 - 600lbs
Squat - 500 - 550lbs

I have him a little on the light side when it comes to squatting as all the running he does actually builds endurance &#038; slims the legs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Excellent work. I pretty much agree with every thing you have stated, pretty much spot on in my opinion.</p>
<p>I think the only area whereas I may disagree a little is in fact Conan’s weight &amp; height.</p>
<p>My Dad &amp; I are huge fans of Conan. My Dad started reading the Conan Paperbacks 70 years ago when he arrived to Canada from Holland.<br />
Dad turned me on to comics &amp; I started collecting over 50 years ago &amp; have had several Comic Shops.<br />
Dad &amp; I both have the complete collections of both<br />
Savage Sword &amp; Conan the Barbarian.</p>
<p>I am a Former Regional Bodybuilding Champion, Marathoner &amp; Triathalete<br />
&amp; Martial Arts Practionet.<br />
From my readings of Conan &amp; Bodybuilding experience this<br />
Is where I have Conan<br />
HT &#8211; 6’2” &#8211; 6’4”<br />
WT &#8211; 250lbs &#8211; 270lbs<br />
Dead lift &#8211; 650-700lbs<br />
Bench Press &#8211; 550 &#8211; 600lbs<br />
Squat &#8211; 500 &#8211; 550lbs</p>
<p>I have him a little on the light side when it comes to squatting as all the running he does actually builds endurance &amp; slims the legs.</p>
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		By: Mick		</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I enjoyed this. Have tactical barbell &#038; like it; would also point you to Mountain Tactical Institute. Programming geared toward military, law enforcement &#038; first responders. 
Also I appreciate you
Posting your numbers. I run obstacle course races; gives me a good Conan feel, running through woods &#038; climbing stuff. My grip failed me so ramping up my pull ups &#038; dead hangs for the next one!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I enjoyed this. Have tactical barbell &amp; like it; would also point you to Mountain Tactical Institute. Programming geared toward military, law enforcement &amp; first responders.<br />
Also I appreciate you<br />
Posting your numbers. I run obstacle course races; gives me a good Conan feel, running through woods &amp; climbing stuff. My grip failed me so ramping up my pull ups &amp; dead hangs for the next one!</p>
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