I’m actually from South Jersey originally. It’s true! The majority of South Jersey (once you get about 20 miles outside of either Philadelphia or Atlantic City) is all fields and farmlands. There’s even a nice little winery that makes blueberry and cranberry wine using locally grown ingredients.

Defensive New Jerseyan over here, if you haven’t guessed. :) The property taxes are insane and certain parts are crowded, but it’s really a lovely state with great beaches, farms, hiking, skiing, etc. Gets a bad rep from Jersey Shore, Real Housewives, and that one stretch of the Turnpike that cuts through the most…

Tim Horton’s over DD any day of the week.

Says someone from Middle America whose only concept of the state is based on watching Jersey Shore? The fact that you consider DD your favorite breakfast sandwich is indicative of exactly how much you’re missing out on.

Amen. Came here to say the same thing. Anyone who’s had a NJ/NY diner or deli breakfast sandwich would never be able to settle for Dunkin’

Reminds of the time I saw Manchester United v. like Celtic or FC Barcelona at the Linc, about 10 years ago, in the middle of July. An "E-A-G-L-E-S" chant began. Little ten year old English kid in front of me says "why are they chanting for the Eagles? The Eagles aren't even playing." I replied "because it's…

Damn you for creating that craving now! I live in North Jersey now, but grew up in South Jersey and the thought of Primo's still gets my mouth watering, especially an AuDiablo, Chicken Diablo, or Bada Boom.

I still buy all my food when I go to Citizen's Bank - usually involves a circuit of the following: Bull's, a…

HamNo, is that you?

And get toilet paper crumbles and flecks of shit in my underwear? No thanks. Also, how do you spread your cheeks if you're standing? Balancing on one ass cheek is really not that hard. It's similar to how you would lean in a chair to release a fart.

You're trolling, right? It's simple, you lean so that you're balancing on one ass cheek (for me it's the left), you lift the other ass cheek off the seat, and you just reach back there. It's worked for me for almost 30 years or so, since I started wiping my own ass. I barely even so much as accidentally graze the…

Yea, fair point. But I wouldn't drop that number too low. It also depends on bodyweight. I was assuming a 200+ lb. man, which isn't a safe or fair assumption. Let's move the set point to 1.5x bodyweight deadlift, and 1.25x bodyweight for squats and maybe 1.25 (DL) and 1x (squat) bodyweight for a female. My…

The title of the article was how to lift weights - hence, the suggestion for the best, most commonly used shoe for that purpose. Wrestling shoes, vibrams, Nike Frees, and NB minimus can all also work. I should I add that I have inordinately wide, flat feet, so most shoes don't fit or feel comfortable, aside from…

No heel to toe drop, no cushy sole. I don't find them super comfortable, but they are very useful for (1) squatting and (2) sumo deadlifts, basically exercises where I need an even, stable platform, and some support on the side of my foot to push out against. Most of the time I take them off once I am done my main…

Hipster trash? How so? Like a hipster lifter (i.e. "everyone says get Chucks to lift in, look at my Chucks!") or like a skinny jeans hipster (because I see a lot of them wearing Chucks too). I'm confused.

Yea, I'm a party pooper, I know. I did get a chuckle out of your comment though.

Anyone else really annoyed by the use of both TNR and Arial fonts in the letter? Just me? I'll see myself out.

That's his work address - he's a UNC Wilmington coach.

Curling in the power rack? Now I question if you're just trolling me. :) Another way to go is just bench without clips. You can always just dump the plates. You'll look like an asshole, but you won't die. (I did this once, very nonchalantly. I don't think anyone else thought it was nonchalant, however.)

Why not? They are excellent for squatting and deadlifting in. What alternative would you suggest?

Avoid the Smith machine, very unnatural range of motion. Another suggestion for spotter-less benching - bench in the power rack with the pins locked in at a point where if you failed, you could just relax your chest a little and the bar would come to rest on the pins (i.e. low enough to not get in the way of a…