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The Real Man Workout
So for some time I've been thinking about doing a lifting session based on some of the most embarrassing lifts to do in public. And by embarrassing I mean antithetical to the male ego... especially for all those leg day skippers, brah bicep curlers and guys who don't need to work on their legs cause "they're strong enough…
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can you leg press more than the poster above?
The other thread turned into too much of a sausage fest.
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Do you ever find yourself flexing?
For no reason. Because it feels good. Because you enjoy it. Flexing any body part. Not for anyone else and not for the camera. Perhaps a private affirmation of the progress you made. A bit of self reflection and analysis maybe. Smelling the roses perhaps. Well? Don't lie children.
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Can't run because of shin splints
So I'd like to run, but can't because of shin splints. They are pretty severe, I can't go more than hundred feet without some pretty intense pain. I have in fact been dealing with shin splints for years. I'm also not an athlete, I have no history of running and I never truly tried it before. But my cardiovascular health…
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Sometimes I get salty in the forums
So all yall can take a long walk off a short pier.
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Deadlifting vids
Anyone have some favorite deadlifting videos? Could be you, some random person on the interwebs? I don't care what kind. Looking to improve my form and see what others are up to.
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I wanna see people brag about their lifts
Why? Why not. So go ahead, watchoo got? I wanna see some serious pointless bragging. If people actually do this maybe I'll chip in by talking about how many hip adduction machines I break. :laugh:
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Why personal trainers can't be trusted
I had a conversation at my gym today with a CPT who works there. I told him I recently started deadlifts. He immediately told me that (and I quote) "people shouldn't do deadlifts, unless they're doing a bodybuilding competition". He didn't know anything about my background, how well my form was, how much weight I was…
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I want to add friends who log their strength training
I don't care if you lift 5lbs or 500lbs, I want details. I want to creep your profile at my convenience. I want to know how much you lifted today and for how long. I want your shameful secrets. I log my strength training every week honestly and completely. I get why people don't want to bother or don't have the time, but…
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When is a new person no longer new?
Just curious what people think about this. When is a newbie at the gym no longer a newbie? How long does it take? I'm relatively new but I'm dedicated. I go 4 days a week and I don't miss a day. I work very hard at it. When I'm not working out, I'm researching and learning. I absorb a lot of info, even the contradictory…
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nice guys of ok cupid shut down
http://niceguysofokc.tumblr.com/ <-- no longer active. I am sad. :sad:
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Next time someone asks what my goals are...
I'm going to tell them I'm working on my thigh gap. :happy: How bout you?
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Trying out a 24 hour fitness
So I'm going to go to a 24 hour fitness tonight using a free 3 day pass. It's not my usual gym, but my usual gym isn't open till 10am on Sundays and I don't want to wait that long. Any protips from someone who has gone there? I expect to be treated poorly and given every kind of salespitch just from stepping into the…
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what do you call these people?
This is a random thought, jerk of a topic. And if you're annoyed by smileys, look away. :tongue: When I go to the gym I see tons of people, the majority, just don't seem to be that serious about being there. They don't do sets, they do like 1 set of something and move on (trust me, they're not circuit training). They don't…
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This is me
I've been here for a month but I've never done the introduction. So, hi. My name is Richard. I'm married and have a 5 year old daughter. My food and exercise diary is open to anyone. I could use more friends to keep things interesting so feel free to add me. I'm always looking for input from others and I want your insights…
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My current routine and my soon-to-be new routine
Hey all. I'm looking for some feedback on what will soon be my new routine after I complete the current one. I think I know what I want to do to shake it up, but I'd like feedback from the thoughtful experts here. :wink: :glasses: A little background on me: Just your typical guy who used to work out when he was younger…
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governor chris christie's weight
I start this topic with full respect for people's views and politics. However this is not a political topic, this is a health and dietary one. I recently saw Chris Christie's ABC interview. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/video/barbara-walters-10-fascinating-people-chris-christie-17952156 They talked about his weight a…
