No problem. I agree more weight doesn’t necessarily mean that you work a specific muscle better. For instance, if you’re deadlifting to target the hamstrings, an SLDL with, say, 225 lbs likely will hit that specific muscle group harder and more directly than a conventional DL with 405. However, I I think that, if…

Why do you feel that SLDL’s are more of a whole body movement than regular DL’s? I would be more inclined to view the “standard” DL as more of a whole body movement than the SLDL. The SLDL is intended to target the hamstring more specifically and, because it’s less mechanically advantageous, you tend to use less…

Agreed. I feel like a podcast or tv are the perfect indulgences for this concept.

well put.

Exactly. TV at the gym makes sense, but I’m not sure about the others.

The problem I see with this concept is that certain of these pleasures are meant to be relaxing and enjoyable. How much are you enjoying that meal if you’re with an unpleasant colleague? How much are you relaxing during that pedicure if you’re dealing with work emails?

The Giants are the only pro team I really and truly give a shit about (I’m an increasingly more casual Devils fan), so I support this wholeheartedly. I mean, XLII and XLVI more than eliminated the pain of XXXV, but what the hell.

A belt is a tool. Don’t wear it every set, sure. But if you’re actually trying to get stronger, then it is helpful.

No one said it’s bad for you, just much less useful than a belt of even width. As per the article, the purpose of a belt is to brace your abs, not support your back. It’s not a back brace. This comes into play less on the bench than it does the squat and deadlift. The article focuses on someone using a belt for more…

RDL’s are not a one legged exercise. They can be, but usually not. You may be thinking of Bulgarian split squats?

Nah, you’re good. It’s not exactly the same with dumbbells, but it’s better than nothing. Just make sure to keep your lower back flat (neutral).

For you personally or for the average gym goer/person looking to get in shape? The C&J is a great movement, but it’s hyper technical and easy to mess up. I’d only advise it for someone specifically interested in Olympic lifting, or who needs explosiveness for athletics.

Probably a little, but not appreciably. You’ll get some decent delt work from the bench.

I would do a standing military press, especially if you work a sedentary job. Uses more stabilizers and gets you off your feet. As for back, pull ups are king, although I personally kind of hate them. You can also sub in barbell or dumbbell rows.

Aside from the actual wedding day, getting married is not glamorous or romantic. By the time a couple actually gets married, the honeymoon phase is over and they know each other, warts and all. Nothing wrong with adding an extra measure of practicality to that mix.

I think it’s Larsa Pippen. I hate myself for knowing that name and I’ll hate myself even more if I happen to be right.

Wouldn’t he just have ended up having a wet dream?

Re gloves: they tend to interfere with the ability to grip the barbell. For your average gym goer, not a huge problem, but if you’re really looking to maximize lifting performance, they do get in the way.

It’s obviously less safe than other methods of failing/bailing, but done properly, it’s fine. It’s a controlled bail. If you don’t panic, you can usually manage to control the bar down to your chest, steady it there, check to make sure no one is near you or tell them to move, then as gently as possible, slide the…

To the apple core dude: apples already have edible cores. Or, more to the point, the core is a social construct and not actually a distinguishable part of the apple.