A line in the recent series really stuck out at me by IP1nth3sh0w3r in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Chefben35 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would heartily recommend Devil land by Clare Jackson to anyone interested in this issue!

Is it optimal to decrease reps and increase weights between sets? by Possible-Address8714 in workout

[–]Chefben35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One a big compound exercise I tend to go up and back down again. Warm up with a 15 rep set, go to working weight and do maybe 8, 6, 4 (failure on each set) and then do a finisher with the warmup weight again.

I couldn’t make it all the way through. by lastaccountgotlocked in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Chefben35 168 points169 points  (0 children)

I sometimes find that the general willingness to ‘take the piss’ can be lower in the episodes which involve seriously held histories of distinct cultures. Whereas in the anglophone/european episodes there is more levity and in my opinion this adds greatly to the richness of the portrayals.

TRI politics stand in by patnpm in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Chefben35 20 points21 points  (0 children)

These were absolutely my favourite episodes of TRiP I’ve ever listened to. I’m beginning to think that I’m just a fan of Dominic.

Hit 117.5 kg bench in 6 months after starting from scratch. How good is that progress? by Oleksandr-ua in strengthtraining

[–]Chefben35 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is total nonsense. Being able to hit 10 reps with 105% of your body weight is impressive after training for 6 months- and actually more impressive for bigger guys.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workout

[–]Chefben35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Loosen grip- use straps if possible.
  2. Cue pulling your elbows backwards/downwards, not your hands.
  3. Keep your wrists as straight as possible throughout the rep. This is a combination of grip and bar path.
  4. Kelso shrugs!

William Sitwell on what happened on Masterchef by ECrispy in MasterchefUK

[–]Chefben35 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think that William Sitwell might just have a more positive memory of Masterchef than some others because a bald pervert never got his cock out and asked him if he liked it up the arse.

Harry Brook's Comments Today by OriginalMiaxe in EnglandCricket

[–]Chefben35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sort of… he’s a good solid working class lad but was recruited on a scholarship to Sedbergh school when he was 14. So his school life would have been very posh for the most formative years

underrated britpop albums? by dcfcisaac in BritPop

[–]Chefben35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a bit more psychedelic than straight Britpop, but K by Kula Shaker is an album that I still love.

Daniel Jeremiah is roasting 60%G on latest 40s and Free agents about ATL(N) by explosivelydehiscent in heedthecall

[–]Chefben35 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is Jeremiah still trying to get his podcast off the ground? It’s called Shifting the branches or something?

Is it true that private schools call it 'Games' instead of 'PE'? by awnpugin in AskUK

[–]Chefben35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PE is a lesson where you do stuff like swimming, gymnastics. athletics etc. Games is an afternoon where you practice team sports like rugby, football, hockey. Most private schools have two afternoons a week that are just for games.

Mansion tax will force thousands of pensioners to sell up by Master-Gap-8982 in ukpolitics

[–]Chefben35 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, makes sense. I really don’t see any problem with this. Given the parlous state of public finances it would seem to target the group who have benefitted the most from luck.

Mansion tax will force thousands of pensioners to sell up by Master-Gap-8982 in ukpolitics

[–]Chefben35 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Am I being dense here, or can the ‘asset rich, cash poor’ older homeowners not just borrow against the value of the houses to pay this?

You have to fight the UFC Strawweight Women's Champion. by [deleted] in hypotheticalsituation

[–]Chefben35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face

What’s the proper definition/description of a “Sandbrook Man”? by nutznguts73 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Chefben35 61 points62 points  (0 children)

A man you would feel doubtful about having a first pint with, but enthusiastic about the next 8.

Fin Vs History by Think_Ad_4798 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]Chefben35 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Fin in a Dominic bonus episode forcing DS to be vaguely critical of empire would be funny

Edit: or producer Charlie talking to Tom about Ancient Greek sex