Recent content by araiber

I feel like i have to respond to put my philosophy on this board. Guys are not something to be figured out - we are autonomous individuals, and believe it or not, we can sense things too. My ex still tells me she wants to get back together - been 3 years. Sure, its strange (because I have no...

There was an old lift that Sandow and Arthur Saxon specifically loved doing. He would tie a string (a rope?) onto a kettlebell, and lift it up while his arm was outstretched fully. This is hard as shit. One thing I noticed when doing it is it puts so much pressure onto your shoulders.. I dont...

Oh my God!! hahaha, I would freak out as well. I never even knew that was possible. But now that apparently it is, what the hell is the point of doing that anyways?! Gyms do attract the extremes of both spectrums. Incredible. haha

I usually stay next to it, but never go into the spotting position. I usually stand close enough so in case he is struggling and looks for help, I am there for it. I try not to spot people who press more than me either, that is my rule of thumb. I assume that they have been doing it long enough...

Whowww. Both you and Scotsman are definately correct.. I dont understand why I let that slip out. God damn it, I keep seeing things. Correct, snatch is one motion, damn it. :P

Well, a Snatch is when you pull the weight off the floor, up to your chest. From the chest you push with your legs while getting under the weight, eventually ending up with the weight over your head. Do that with a dumbbell for the one hand snatch. SL will probably stand for Straight-leg, but...

For a Romanian deadlift, pretend to drag the bar as close to your legs when you go up. That is what I do for Romanian deadlifts.. I guess it kinda forces your butt to go out a bit more..

Hey, I have been taking Judo for about 5 years now. It is an incredible sport to practice for many reasons. First, its very safe in terms of technique and throws, submissions, chokes. It is also very practical or both in a Gi and without. You dont have to use much strength and Judo can really...

Yup yup. You want the bar to rest on your trapz so it should be below your neck. If your using a straight-bar this should not be a problem. If your using an e-z bar, yes, this is tougher. Still, built up those trapz with shrugs or deadlifts which stimulate them, or, just squat and notice that...

Deadlifts are quite possible the most useful (in my mind, tied with squats) since they target so many of the important muscles- glutes, hams, quads, lower back, traps.. I believe what deadlifts have taught me was how to lift properly, something everyone should learn- keep your back straight and...

I guess ill try to get started with a response. Sounds quite good so far. Maybe add a few more leg workouts into that-lunges, squats.. I would highly suggest getting a barbell, and loading some weight onto that. From there you can do more exercises- floor presses, barbell curls, squats and...

Congrats, Scotsman, about time! Ill be asking quite a bit eventually as well.

Disadvantages: You are barely hitting any of the supporting muscles - Tris, Lats, Shoulders, your even limiting the power that your legs put into it. You also have a restricted motion. Normal bench, you would bring the bar to over your chest, and when you push it up, its ends up a bit higher...

Yup. The outcome is referred to as "Squatter's Ass", aside from the strength gains and such. :D It makes pants stay on nice.

Try the 3x5 workouts. You can do those 3 days a week and hit the major areas.