bennya7x

Hi guys! Just wanted to say Hi from Oshawa...not exactly Toronto or GTA. The duurrty shwa

Currently in Oshawa, Ontario. Schooling in Waterloo. WADDUP PEOPLE!

I'm signed up for a Learn to Row course to start in early May. I'm super excited! It's been a long time since I've been out on the water in a boat (canoe?) and I've always wanted to learn. Double kill!!! (win-win) But rowing machine....meh. I avoid it like the treadmill, sorry guys. I'd rather the real deal.

Sorry, I forgot to add one thing. If you don't have thera bands you can also do an exercise called Clamshells to teach your glutes (specficially min and med) to activate. This will prevent your knees from buckling. It's a small movement but very important as a preventative measure during squats. We don't want any knee injuries... Be safe!! -- Benny http://lesserevillife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/clamshell.png

If you want to go deeper, try out different stances (sumo, shoulder, toes straight, etc). This will help you play around with the anatomy of your hip joint allowing you to go deeper in one stance and less in another. What I would recommend is to pull down on the bar onto the "shelf" that you've built. This will engage your lats and keep you upright and save your back. This was only present on your last rep. But great technique over all. Be safe! -- Benny

Couple tips for increasing your grip strength: Lobster Claw (if you're going double over) - stiffen your hand and try to flex it. You should only be moving at the knuckle joint. Grip the bar in there and wrap your fingers around. Hook Grip - when gripping the bar, curl your fingers around your thumb as well. I don't like this one cause I feel like I'm going to rip my thumb off, but this will get you the most gains without worrying about grip. Imagine like you're "bending the bar". This will engage your lats further and increase your grip strength. Push your tongue to the roof of your mouth, grip the floor, tighten your core and pull. I was worried you were going to pull with a rounded back but you got in good position But yes, I would count that as a rep. -- Benny P.S. I don't mean to promote myself but I wrote an article on the deadlift technique and how to be 100% efficient in recruiting all the necessary muscles for perfect form and low back resilience. The last thing you want is a herniated disc http://nodisappointment.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/how-to-lift-300lbs-mastering-the-deadlift-technique/

If you have thera bands or anything elastic, wrap it around your knees and do body weight squats. This will engage your glutes to externally rotate throughout the entire movement, this will keep your knees from collapsing inwards.

I don't mean to be promoting myself but if you're still looking for help with the deadlift. I posted a How-to Deadlift on my blog that goes through how to train the hip hinge to prevent injury, how to set up at the bar, and how to tune your neural drive to 100% for each lift. The link is here is you or anyone else is still interested. http://nodisappointment.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/how-to-lift-300lbs-mastering-the-deadlift-technique/ The technique used is based off my knowledge and research as a student and education from one of the top low back professionals in the field. As for the "weird" body shape. The tips will help you develop a solid background on the deadlift, but in time you will find your own technique (stance width, grip, etc) as you continue to improve.

Yeah, it's a shame really. I am highly limited in my gaming privileges. I've barely been able to play a video game for more than 3 hours...unlike before where I could be on for 8+ at a time. IT WAS AWESOME! Now I'm lucky to have a few hours a month. But, anyways. Thanks for the greeting LostOne! Keep fit and have fun! -- Benny

Hi rebels! My name is Benny and I'm from Ontario, Canada. I am currently a student studying Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. Former gamer (sadly), fitness enthusiast and athlete, school has taken my love of games away from me and squashed them to a minimum. It feels really good to finally find something that I can relate too 100%. It's been a long time since I've been apart of a forum. Maybe since my PC gaming days selling and buying or forming clans. Anyways, this is an introduction so....since it's NerdFitness my gaming history and fitness likes should be a good start Favourite Games (past/present) include: CS 1.6 (computer sucked for source), Guild Wars, Half Life (all of them), Uncharted Series, racing games (GT in particular), The Walking Dead, Bioshock series, Portal, Zelda, Mario Galaxy, Mario Party, Smash Bros, God Of War Series, Dark Souls, Pro Bass Fishing, Duck Hunt (oh yeah!!) Favourite Fitness Activities: P90X (where I started), Insanity (level 2), CrossFit, Strength and Conditioning, Powerlifting, Kettlebells, Triathalons, Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball (all sports really....), Cycling Well...that's me! I'm probably missing some stuff but it'll come out as I comment It's nice to be apart of such an amazing and supportive group! (Steve, you've built something really special) LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE!!! -- Benny