All those things are correct. Your lower back may have rounded. I always like to film myself to make sure everything looks good. Core specific work and hammering weaknesses with your assistance exercises also helps. But I respect your decision. It’s your body, you’ve got to live in it. And yes, that dude will…

Right. I meant to make that clearer in the first sentence of my post. I would say however, only run if you really enjoy running. Otherwise, there are more efficient and/or less painful ways to burn fat.

No argument from me there. I don’t (and never will) do Crossfit, but I think it gets a lot of unnecessary hate.

While running would certainly aid in stripping fat (as would diet), I am not so certain it would help develop core strength (climbing certainly would, though). Also, doing some isolation work at the end of the workout is good for additional core development. I used to believe squatting and deadlifting were all the…

The purpose of kipping pull ups is metabolic conditioning, not back development/strength.

You should very carefully, and in conjunction with a good trainer, venture out into the full body free weight lifts. Your muscles are meant to move in harmony (compound movements), not isolation. Done properly, with proper warm up and core work, you will see benefits and will strengthen that back. My mother is over 60…

If you use proper form, you’ll be fine. If you’re especially concerned, just don’t go to failure or max out. I deadlifted improperly as a beginner and hurt myself, but learned how to properly deadlift. That, together with proper warm up, specific core work (McGill Big 3), and assistance work has kept me pain free and…

This is all good advice. I would add that during the unrack, make sure to bring the bar forward over your chest by engaging your lats and “rowing” the bar straight out (don’t do that thing where you press up and then bring it out, as that will put unnecessary strain on the shoulders and rob you of the tight set up you…

This is a whore shit question. Soul patch, given its jazz musician origin.

I really loved the first season of Heroes (and yes, I read the Observation Deck piece) and hated how it went down the tubes, but I really can’t see myself signing up for that ride again. Anyone else with me?

You’re being ironic, right? Because this, combined with your prior comment about “injury” either means you are super super dense, or pulling off some kind of Andy Kaufman-esque performance art.

With the caveats that I don’t know the California rules of evidence (or case law interpreting them) specifically, as a general matter, no, probably not. It’s an out of court statement and therefore hearsay (unless not offered for the truth of the matter asserted). Hearsay is generally inadmissible, subject to certain…

I would prefer to look at it as trying to find someone that you’re attracted to and compatible with (whether that be long term or short term), but to each their own ...

Yep. I also used to like to find something interesting/amusing going on around us to comment on as a conversation starter. But, bottom line, after a certain amount of time in the dating world, I learned confidence, humor, and taking care of my hygiene and physical appearance were all I really needed.

I’m not saying women are immune. People are people and, as such, are fallible. That some women play games isn’t a license to play games with all women. If you feel someone is playing games, then just walk away, simple as that.

Sounds like you’re describing the typical “nice guy” (i.e. creepy try-hard shmuck). Those things are kind of desperate if you’re just trying to meet someone for the first time. Romantic gestures are fine if you’re sure they will be reciprocated (long term significant other). Otherwise, the advice in this thread holds…

Yes, thank you! My wife is 29 and never read a comic book in her life. Loves these movies. I didn’t grow up reading comic books (but was into other similarly nerdy pursuits), and I love these movies. The audience is broad.

Subject to the caveats about the insidiousness of the PUA subculture people have already noted (i.e. they dress up those three basic concepts with a lot of dehumanizing bullshit), yes, exactly what you’ve said. I was thinking in reading this article that the basic advice your dad gave would give you holds true for…

The idea of a “neg” is to be playful teasing that throws a woman off her game/lowers her confidence and thus makes her intrigued by the “PUA.” It also assumes some sort of baseline comfort (i.e. you don’t open with the neg, you use it once you’ve established yourself somewhat). The classic example is “your hair is…

Yup. Unfortunately, many young men/boys (even those that already have confidence and success with women) see male/female interaction as some kind of game (cheat codes, keeping score, etc.).