JessTosterone Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 There was a group of trainers (they worked there) taking turns at the squat rack. They were all probably squatting down to 45 degrees max. I didn't think anything of it at the time because I just started going to the gym. A different trainer (also an employee) came by to join and asked what kind of squats they were doing. The manager told him they were doing the standard 90 degrees squat...... ............... Someone failed geometry. 4 Link to comment
Silo Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I just started going to a gym (actually university rec center) regularly and have been surprised at the number of people who either talk to people via speaker phone on their cell phones or who walk around using their cells as their personal stereos without headphones. Is this common at all gyms? 2016 goals: Hit goal weight. Build muscle.2015 goals: Get stronger, stop loathing squats and get better at them - DONE!!!2014 goal: Lose 52.5 lbs. - DONE!!! 12/13/14 MFP Link to comment
Dradis Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I just started going to a gym (actually university rec center) regularly and have been surprised at the number of people who either talk to people via speaker phone on their cell phones or who walk around using their cells as their personal stereos without headphones. Is this common at all gyms? Not at mine (in London). Playing music through phone speakers is the annoying thing teenagers do on the bus in London, no self respecting adult (which you would assume most are if they are at a gym) would do that in public. 2 Current challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/70839-bendy-dradis-stands-up-proper/ Link to comment
Silo Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Not at mine (in London). Playing music through phone speakers is the annoying thing teenagers do on the bus in London, no self respecting adult (which you would assume most are if they are at a gym) would do that in public. I kind of thought the same thing but didn't know if I was out of touch. I'm kind of surprised there isn't a rule against it. There is an anti- tank top and sleeveless shirt rule though. Good job on the weight loss, btw! 1 2016 goals: Hit goal weight. Build muscle.2015 goals: Get stronger, stop loathing squats and get better at them - DONE!!!2014 goal: Lose 52.5 lbs. - DONE!!! 12/13/14 MFP Link to comment
Oramac Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I kind of thought the same thing but didn't know if I was out of touch. I'm kind of surprised there isn't a rule against it. There is an anti- tank top and sleeveless shirt rule though. Huh?! o_O No tank tops or sleeveless shirts, but you can blast music out of your phone? I think they got their rules backwards there. Should allow the first and not the second. Oh well. "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I gotta show the guns when I lift. Especially when I curl in the squat rack! 4 "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
Silo Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Yep, they have this poster up even. https://www2.kent.edu/recservices/memberships/images/t-shirt-policy_1.jpg 2016 goals: Hit goal weight. Build muscle.2015 goals: Get stronger, stop loathing squats and get better at them - DONE!!!2014 goal: Lose 52.5 lbs. - DONE!!! 12/13/14 MFP Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Ah they seem to have their priorities a bit mixed up. But honestly, I hate working out in sleeved shirts as I overheat quickly. Your uni gym would kick me out it seems "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
AlexCold Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 There is an anti- tank top and sleeveless shirt rule though. But how will you know I lift? 2 Pinterest: Alex's Paleo Wins - Recipes on Pinterest Instagram: alexcold23 MFP: dalex916 Link to comment
Guzzi Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Yep, they have this poster up even. https://www2.kent.edu/recservices/memberships/images/t-shirt-policy_1.jpgThat's just....... weird. 2 Make Life Rue The Day Turning back the clock Recipe book 14 Life is far too short to take seriously Link to comment
Dleffe Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Well they need a few people like me around to show em why they need to allow tank tops. Sleeved shirts + me lifting = standing in a puddle (has happened before >.<). They would need to follow me with a bucket and a mop 2 Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Actually now that I think about it, Sleeved shirts + me = ripped sleeves...the guns won't be contained! 2 "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
The_Captain Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Yep, they have this poster up even. https://www2.kent.edu/recservices/memberships/images/t-shirt-policy_1.jpg There's nothing about going completely shirtless though.... 1 Lvl 0, Half-Orc Arcane WarriorStr0 Dex0 Sta0 Con0 Wis0 Cha0And proud of those stats Link to comment
Murch Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 I kind of thought the same thing but didn't know if I was out of touch. I'm kind of surprised there isn't a rule against it. There is an anti- tank top and sleeveless shirt rule though. Good job on the weight loss, btwThat's horrible, my uni did the same thing. Only, these BICEPTICONS wouldn't be contained! Level 2 Halfling Dreadnought 2nd Challenge 1st Challenge Link to comment
Dleffe Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Well didn't so much overhear as saw something and just had to ask why (I did not interupt his training, he came over to ask to work in on the bench) I'd never seen someone roll their shoulders back in a full circle at the top of a deadlift before, so I went and asked him why. He told me it's for explosiveness for the snatch. He also seems to move to the tips of his toes when squatting for pretty much the same reason. I'm still not sure that actually works, might also not be very good for his shoulders or safe with his squats. But he easily benched 100kg with good form so I figure he probably knows what he's doing. Link to comment
Machete Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Leg day. 4 Valar Morghulis Halfling Monk, Chaotic Neutral Machete's Blog: Inside A Mad Mind Third World Warrior: The Eight-Year Training Log Link to comment
Oramac Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Leg day. Actually, once the wheels start spinning that's probably really easy. They may be spinning really fast, but they're only getting a fraction of their total traction, which would make holding it in place simple. The hard part would be stopping. Once the wheels slow down enough to regain traction, there's gonna be enough speed there to crush that guy. "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
Murch Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Actually, once the wheels start spinning that's probably really easy. They may be spinning really fast, but they're only getting a fraction of their total traction, which would make holding it in place simple. The hard part would be stopping. Once the wheels slow down enough to regain traction, there's gonna be enough speed there to crush that guy. That is a really good point. Maybe he has already spun the tires completely bald. And maybe he's faking it with the handbrake. 2 Level 2 Halfling Dreadnought 2nd Challenge 1st Challenge Link to comment
Liam Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 "Got to go to KFC on the way home. Chicken is protein right...got to get me some GAINS!" this was not said as a joke... 1 Link to comment
Machete Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 "Got to go to KFC on the way home. Chicken is protein right...got to get me some GAINS!" this was not said as a joke... I've done it. "How do I gain weight?" "KFC and Krispy Kreme. #GAINZ" 2 Valar Morghulis Halfling Monk, Chaotic Neutral Machete's Blog: Inside A Mad Mind Third World Warrior: The Eight-Year Training Log Link to comment
Yuen Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 "Got to go to KFC on the way home. Chicken is protein right...got to get me some GAINS!" this was not said as a joke... I like bulking on KFC too I'm not joking! Current Challenge Battle Log Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Yea I don't see an issue with KFC "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Bulking? We Endurance Athletes tend to go the other wayhttp://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=5268446So you're saying no KFC, whole rotisserie chickens or Chipotle burrito bowls for you?? I knew there was a reason I couldn't do endurance sports lol 1 "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
matty_mcfly Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I just can't eat that crap anymore; McDs/BK/Wendy's/KFC/etc. have so much sugar & fat that within half an hour of eating there, my tummy is gurgling & churlging trying to decide what to do with it allGimme a nice freshly made Wawa hoagie any dayWawa! Ah I miss Wawa iced coffees and coffee "bar". However, I was never a fan of Wawa hoagies. I'll happily take Primo's any day over Wawa "I can. I will. I must." 3rd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Strongman; Spoiler 2nd Challenge - The One Where I Pretend To Be a Triathlete; 1st Challenge - The One Where I Move North of Vag; My Daily Battle Log Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 I kind of thought the same thing but didn't know if I was out of touch. I'm kind of surprised there isn't a rule against it. There is an anti- tank top and sleeveless shirt rule though. Good job on the weight loss, btw! But how will you know I lift? Right!? Well didn't so much overhear as saw something and just had to ask why (I did not interupt his training, he came over to ask to work in on the bench) I'd never seen someone roll their shoulders back in a full circle at the top of a deadlift before, so I went and asked him why. He told me it's for explosiveness for the snatch. He also seems to move to the tips of his toes when squatting for pretty much the same reason. I'm still not sure that actually works, might also not be very good for his shoulders or safe with his squats. But he easily benched 100kg with good form so I figure he probably knows what he's doing. It's from the misonception that you're supposed to have the shoulderblades back and down for the lockout of a deadlift and reaching the top with them rolled forward from the weight of the lift and having to adjust. It helps make it look "more locked out" for judging purposes, but you can handle more weight by just really shoving the hips forward and just keeping them where they are. It can also result in injuries, moving your shoulders around with that much load when they're really only strong enough to handle it statically. I do it (watch the top of this rep closely). I keep tweaking my left pec a bit during DLs and I'm thinking it's because of this roll at the top. I don't do it intentionally, it just happnes when I really shove the hips forward on that last lockout push. "Got to go to KFC on the way home. Chicken is protein right...got to get me some GAINS!" this was not said as a joke... Taco bell here. MMmmm. That meat might not be meat though... I just can't eat that crap anymore; McDs/BK/Wendy's/KFC/etc. have so much sugar & fat that within half an hour of eating there, my tummy is gurgling & churlging trying to decide what to do with it all Gimme a nice freshly made Wawa hoagie any day Wawa! Ah I miss Wawa iced coffees and coffee "bar". However, I was never a fan of Wawa hoagies. I'll happily take Primo's any day over WawaCapriotti hoagies>Primo hoagies>wawa hoagieswawa meatball sandwhiches though.... 2 Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
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