Recent content by wlhosch

I am not sure who is left on this forum, but I'd say to figure Chuck's run one or one and a half size larger than Nike--i.e., get them at least a size smaller than your usual sneakers if you order them online.

Well, it is pretty accurate at predicting my 1RM. Of course, it may be more accurate for certain weight regions or for some people. (Depending on fast twitch vs slow twitch percentage?) Have you actually given it a try and compared its predictions with your known 1RM?

Not to be negative, but... I used the web calculator at http://timinvermont.com/orm.htm for 6@125 lb. According to it your 1rm is 145. Since you say that you barely racked the last rep, I'd get a spot or be ready to roll the bar off.

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How many days between your back and your bicep work days? Do you do additional bicep work together with your back? Also, if you are more interested in size than strength, you might consider using less weight in a higher rep range for your bicep work day, and possibly incorporate slower eccentric...

In addition to RC rehab, especially with bands, you might pick up some Blue Emu (I know Sam's Club carries it) and rub it into your shoulder. It works wonders for me for minor joint problems.

I do Debaser, and it was a legitimate question considering how often I have seen you make categorical statements. Different people respond differently. (I know you believe in genetics!) I think that you need to display a little more humilty. Maybe after you've lifted for a few decades, maybe...

1 RM calculator http://timinvermont.com/orm.htm

I'll add my two cents. How about: 135 X 10 225 X 3 245 X REPS

In addition to regular doses of glucosamine, I have found the best recovery from my wife or me massaging some Blue-Emu into the sore area, followed by sitting in my shiatsu chair if it's my backside that is sore. (Blue-Emu soaks in and transports glucosamine, omega fatty acids, and other good...

The main function of an opposing grip is to stop the bar from rotating out of your hands. The drawback is that it slightly cocks your body, which eventually may result in some physiological development imbalance or injury. (Although I have never personally observed any problems.) The latter can...

I think that you missed the main point Synpax. You don't have to do rows or chins on chest day, just stretch your lats out using any handy surface to grab. This is particularly beneficial if you just worked those antagonist muscles the day before--help today's workout and help recover from...

Stretch the antagonist muscle! From t-mag: The Push This, Pull That Principle Most people do successive sets of a particular exercise. They pump out 8 reps on the bench press, pick their nose for 60 seconds, and then do another 8 reps. This goes on until the muscle is properly pumped or the...

Everyday is too extreme, at least if you are going heavy. Depending on body part, you might try 2-3 times per week and do a few general compound exercises in the 8-10 rep range on another 2-3 days to prevent atrophy in other body parts (which won't really happen much in two weeks anyway). The...

Why can't you shower and dress for work at the gym?