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[ghenges]

Ruining this positive thread with talk of juicing and children with 2% bf

Word.

Take out your anger in the gym, not this thread.

 

[bigboss]

Good **** illest! Hope to do 3 plates one day myself.


Just ignore that clown talking bout his kid. Pure garbage.

 

[sneakerfan1]

Just wow at some of the stuff from the last page, lol.

Great progress, iLLest.   Nice to see the consistency in this thread.

Think I'm gonna give IF a try.

 

[freeze]

 

[shannonscrooks]

If I recall correctly from the previous threads dropten competes in bodybuilding competitions, and he has added much value & knowledge to other aspects of the lifestyle that poeple tend to abhor. I wouldnt disregard his opinions.

 

[dropten]

If you dont see how juicing is a manifestation of an inferiority complex, I dont know what to tell you.

It must be an inferiority complex. To try and justify to yourself why you arent able to achieve what others have.

A person discrediting someone because they themselves cant achieve what the other has is not the same.

Where in these 2 post do you see me say juicing is NOT an inferiority complex for some?

Try again

 

[ootherocoo]

Ruining this positive thread with talk of juicing and children with 2% bf

Word.

Take out your anger in the gym, not this thread.

QFT..

Bring back the positive vibes!!

 

[dropten]

All im trying to say is dont be so quick to jump to conclusions about people juicing. Some people honestly put in that hard work and have great genetics to build incredible physiques. Id be pissed to if I were natural and was constantly accused of juicing.

 

[th3anonymous1]

Just got done killing some back today.
I gotta get my workouts in on my lunch break since my gym is to crowded at 5am or 5pm. Finished my last set of deads of 480x3 reps. Last reps wasn't the best but didn't wanna push it to much with the meet coming up next weekend. Finished with supersetting bent over rows and pull-ups 4x10 with 225. Then a couple sets of curls for the girls. Just pounded 50g of whey and 50g of carbs. Ready for my post workout meal. I'm starving.

 

[peebee85]

good video illest, but i dont understand wearing a hat to work out...i see dudes at the gym working out with fitteds on.  Like dont u want the sweat to fall and  not soak up in a hat 

 

[lucho]

Bros, what do you guys to to loosen up on tight calfs, hammys? I have been getting some pain on the back of my knee, sometimes up the hammy. I roll out, stretch, massage at times to get it to loosen up but still seems to be tight. Any other ideas?

 

[Remy LeBeau]

Slightly pulled my groin last night |I I guess im taking it easy for a lil while

 

[gridebounca11]

any of yall hittin the gym today during peak hours? i aint tryna be the only young dude in there today lol.

 

[repsol1k]

good video illest, but i dont understand wearing a hat to work out...i see dudes at the gym working out with fitteds on.  Like dont u want the sweat to fall and  not soak up in a hat 

I agree..its the same thing with those dudes who wear sweatpants and hoodies with the hood on..if i tried that id prolly have a stroke from over heating

 

[freeze]

I'm in there too bro. about 6ish. i'm solo dolo at the moment, so might as well be productive. Plus there's some good *** games coming on tonight, i got a shorty coming over to kick it later, I'm single, she's single, so there's no relationship pressure on us, it's just a lil californication.

 

[shannonscrooks]

You do have a choice. Deal with it or stop posting videos.

Soft........

 

[eracism]

Anyone here agree/disagree with this list? I do a few of those exercises and am kinda disappointed.

http://angrytrainerfitness.com/2010/10/top-10-most-worthless-exercises/
[h1]TOP 10: MOST WORTHLESS EXERCISES[/h1]


Here we go again with another Angry Trainer Top 10!

This time around we’re tackling EXERCISES – more specifically, exercises that I feel are a complete waste of your time.

Yes, all exercises are NOT created equal and while you think any form of exercise is useful, certain machines and movements seem to have been invented simply to prey on people’s desperation to get fit or fix their stubborn ‘trouble’ areas. These exercises mislead users into thinking they’re training specific areas when they’re not – and are pretty much a complete waste of time…

So here we go – in no particular order – my Top 10 Most Worthless Exercises Ever…



#1- The Inner/Outer Thigh Machine - Technically called hip abduction (move away) and adduction (bring together), this gynecological like “exercise” chair has made me feel uncomfortable just looking at it since my early training days. It supposedly targets women’s inner and outer thighs and it does, but minimally. A far better approach for strengthening, toning and training for knee stability is reverse lunges or step-ups.



#2- Chest Fly’s – There is no need to include this risky exercise that overdevelops your front shoulder in any routine. Most people have terrible form, and the machine variety is even more dangerous in my opinion because the weight travels in a fixed path, compromising shoulder integrity. Stick with free weight chest presses and pushups for a natural range of motion alternative.



#3- StairMaster – Maybe back in 1990 Stairmasters were in, but it’s time to step out on this dinosaur piece of equipment. It doesn’t even remotely resemble a natural step, which I believe can lead to some serious knee issues, especially when you hunch over the machine and bounce on it like most people do. If you want to walk stairs for fitness, find a building, a stadium, or even your own home and get to stepping.



#4- Dumbell Tricep Kickbacks – This one is famously marketed to ladies who want to rid excess fat and sagginess from the back of their arms. So do they work? The answer is “no”, you cannot spot reduce, unless you use a surgeon, and in fact this exercise can make your arms bigger by increasing the size of your triceps’ muscles. If you want thinner arms, go on a diet.



#5-Lying Leg Curl – This machine targets the hamstrings, the muscles on the back of the legs. Unfortunately it trains the muscle in a way that is not conducive to how it actually functions in your day to day life. How many people have you seen swinging their legs with butts up in the air? Try different variations of deadlifts for a more effective and functional hamstring workout.



#6- The Leg Press – You know this one, it’s a leg machine that’s either on an angle, flat, or in a vertical position where you press against a weighted pad. The main issue is it places a lot of stress on the low back, can lead to knee injury due to improper foot placement, and generally, as with all machines, is completely non functional. Tried and true squats, lunges, and step-ups are once again a much better choice.



#7-Back Hyper Extensions – This is “sold” as a lower back machine, but what it is in my opinion is a lower back breaker. I’ve cringed watching people for twenty years use it with terrible form, either swinging, bobbing, or going way too fast. So much in fact that I could almost hear the disks in their spine screaming. A more appropriate exercise would again be the ever-versatile deadlift.



#8-Seated Calf Presses – First of all, it does not work your calves, but the muscle that lies beneath called the soleus. I did it for years in my bodybuilding days and in my opinion it stretches out the fascia on the bottom of your feet possibly leading to foot problems later on. Each exercise you use should be beneficial towards your goals so unless you are in rehab for an injury, this one is pointless.



#9- All Abdominal Machines – The purpose of your abs is too pull your spine from a straight, or extended position into a curled or flexed position. All of these machines have the right idea, but use a fixed, unnatural path for movement and suggest using weights to “load” the abs. Over strengthening the abs can result in back pain, and a bulky abdomen. Planks, and V-Ups are much better alternatives.



#10- Dumbbell Front Shoulder Raise – This is worthless for one simple reason – the front shoulder gets enough work from assisting other larger muscle groups in multiple other exercises, so much in fact that it is a commonly over developed part of most trainee’s physiques. Skip the front raises and do a set of rear shoulder fly’s – that’s the area that is truly neglected and needs your attention.

But what do you think? Do you agree with my list above – and if not, why not? What other exercises would you add to the list… start those comments coming…

 

[flasurfing]

Bros, what do you guys to to loosen up on tight calfs, hammys? I have been getting some pain on the back of my knee, sometimes up the hammy. I roll out, stretch, massage at times to get it to loosen up but still seems to be tight. Any other ideas?

Foam roller works well for me

 

[bigboss]

Freeze, Nate is inspiring as hell. I love watching his workout vids with I. Thomas. He holds it down for us shorter dudes. Plus he's a family man. :Smokin:


I agree with some of that list but I do leg press, calf raise, and hyper extension. No dambs given

 

[freeze]

ehhh i've worn hats, skullys, sweat shirts, sweat pants, hoodies, etc to the gym. i dont see a prob. normally I'm just in a tank or a tee with the deep cuts with the sleeves off.i like visuals, so i like to look at myself when i work, plus it helps with form correction. but all the heavy clothing is no prob, winter time, i like hoodies and stuff, it's really not as hot as you'd think, just imagine the Arabic people over in all that heat and heavy garbs, they're comfortable.

 

[4one5]

Wow I do like half those exercises. I'm talking chest flys, lying leg curl, leg press, seated calf presses, back hyper extension, and dumbbell front shoulder raise. And imo leg press should be swapped with leg extensions.

And that soxsuck1 dude sounds like a grade a douche. I'm referring to the comments in the video btw.

 

[ajiiiplatinum]

I only do the front raises. Gonna stop now.

You can tell all those machines will mess up joints and backs. Especially leg press and ab machines.

 

[sneakerfan1]

good video illest, but i dont understand wearing a hat to work out...i see dudes at the gym working out with fitteds on.  Like dont u want the sweat to fall and  not soak up in a hat 

I rock a fitted to the gym on the regular.  Gets me in the zone.

 

[freeze]

ehh, that list is moot. I do 8 things on there. no complaints.

 

[marvin hagler]

It's just that guys opinion though. I myself do the back hyperextensions, chest fly and leg press. Have seen great results so...