chickenmcv

Amazing. This is the best information ever.

I'm never going to wear a shirt.

I actually think more people here are familiar with judo, or at least the term. BJJ has only been in the spotlight so recently, as you know, so a lot of people will still look at me like I'm crazy when I bring it up. I know you Australians love your MMA, so I guess it's not terribly surprising that judo isn't as widely…

There are a few different reasons people will use a raised heel while doing squats. I honestly would not recommend it to beginners. The form is hard enough to master and I would consider that to be a pretty advanced necessity. There's a great article on squats with raised heels here:…

Are you going to be watching Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate fight in a few weeks? I'm super stoked for the fight myself.

Insanity is really challenging, even if you are in great shape. If you feel comfortable, give it a try and do what you can, but absolutely do not be discouraged if you cannot get through it. There are a lot of big compound movements like jumping, squats, lunge-type exercises, burpees, push-ups, and what have you. Before…

Congratulations! Keep at it!

Realistically, unless you are going heavy on deadlifts, squats, cleans, or the like, don't worry about it. Just wear what you're wearing. If you really want to, get a pair of chucks for 10 bucks at payless, but most people aren't doing the types of lifts that require special shoes. I kick my shoes off when I'm doing…

Until you cut the majority of the fat around your abdominal area, there really isn't any point in doing specific ab training. There are tons of workouts you can do that can develop your abs without you doing any ab-specific workout at all. Things like tricep-pushdowns, squats, dumbbell rows...anything that requires that…

Hey, I would love it if any of you on this thread would add me. I could really use some motivational partners as well as some new food ideas. Thanks!