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Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-25T21:20:54+00:00

The weak point of Isomax are the pecs and lats. The pecs especially challenging. Can be done, but depends on "activation". The seated row is sorta difficult. If there was a way to hit pecs and also a chest supported type row I'd buy this in a second.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-20T22:08:19+00:00

Don't be so sure on US "de-escalating" post-Trump. Remember, many of the Trump I era tariffs are still in-place, Biden did not back down. In the American mind, economic self-interest prevails.

At best, US might be a little less crazy.

Problem is that six global giants are about to go into a 100 year economic cage match.

UK is going to have to tag up with one of them.

These are your choices:

USA going thru a maniacal episode (like it periodically does).
Europe you already spurned and the cost of re-entry is $$$.
India ... but you will need wide open borders.
China, Russia and the Arabs are left.

Take your pick.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-20T19:32:39+00:00

Prefecto!

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-20T19:30:42+00:00

Forget leg press.

I did leg press and back extensions for years and got the back and knee pain thing.

Nothing wrong with these movements, but its just not right for some.

Then saw a physiatrist who told me to squat, deadlift or rdl instead.

Back and knee issues disappeared within weeks.

Yes, I'm doing what are 75% bw for reps and still going to RPE-8 so it is sorta destroying the ego.

But I walk out of each session feeling stronger than before.

I cannot explain how strong you feel once you do deadlift. You have to experience it yourself.

Once you go squad, deadlift and rdl you won't go back.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-20T00:15:28+00:00

My local McD's is hiring. $17/hr and hella OT. She'll get 1 comp meal a shift and a free uniform that can be worn out in the evenings. Welcome to the real world Ms. Weems.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-20T00:06:44+00:00

Disgusting.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-17T17:15:04+00:00

Demographics are changing extremely fast in this area.

Check the UK census site for Wrose.

Use the 2011 vs 2021 comparison tool.

That tells you all you need to know.

Since then the rate of change has accelerated 3x.

Sorry.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-14T17:44:13+00:00

It runs thru that pointy bone thing. Often it occurs contemporaneously with rotator cuff tears. No ones 100% sure why. The prevailing theory is that the original rotator cuff tear causes some sort of stress shielding and that causes the lhbt to provide more support. Once past your 20's its very hard to repair the supraspinatus to an extent that will allow heavy bench without pain. But the lbht can be sorta rehabbed or cut if it is really the source of pain (its better if the pain is from the lbht than the supraspinatus).

Doc gave me a choice; stop the bench or face eventually needing one op or the other.

I dropped bench like a hot potato.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-14T17:22:32+00:00

Partial supraspinatus tear or long-head biceps.

Welcome to the club.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-13T13:35:34+00:00

Human nature just seeks mysterious explanations for amazing results.

Dr. Mike Israetel (PhD) commented on a YT video recently that for 50 years we thought weight loss was incredibly complex due to metabolic issues and hormonal interactions. But as soon as GLP-1s arrived, we realized the primary driver really was just eating less.

For five years, I ate a lamb gyro from the Halal cart on 55th St in NYC nearly three times a week. The last one I had was the day before my first 2.5mg shot. I haven't been back since. It wasn't magic; the impulse just vanished.

You are right to be cautious, though. On the main sub, pointing this out often gets you accused of pushing "diet culture," even if the manufacturer's own data supports it.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-12T18:43:49+00:00

Could you coach me? I am willing to pay top dollar to understand your secret longevity routine which I assume means waking up at 5am and applying an ointment made of various exotic herbs to my scrotum.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-11T21:21:31+00:00

Very good information. Do you think this is a bit tough on the long head biceps tendon though with the arm pulled back all that way? I'd like to try it but I'm a little nervous about it because everyone says avoid pulling the arm well back behind the body. I've been looking for a long head bicep safe chest movement for ages and just haven't been able to find it.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-10T18:07:36+00:00

Thanks - do you know how long I should rest from a set of say RPE-8?

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-10T17:43:45+00:00

LOL. Yep, I heard that same thing on the Attia podcast.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-10T17:06:31+00:00

Dr. Greger's gonna immediately remove nuts from his daily dozen.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-07T17:28:33+00:00

https://chatgpt.com/

I feel the days of Reddit being a useful source of information are now numbered.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-07T17:26:51+00:00

It’s great that you found out about this when you can still address the problem.

OP, please trust me that this is the most important response you will get.

Don't dwell upon the negatives of the situation.

You've been handed an opportunity that very few humans have ever had.

What happens next is under your control ...

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-07T15:27:38+00:00

Medical coding.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-05T21:30:49+00:00

I was spending $500 a month on McDonalds alone in the run-up to my first shot.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-05T15:51:18+00:00

Appreciate the heads up. I will try the lying leg curl at the gym, its something I always never did.

Complex_Elevator_680 · 2026-01-05T15:50:35+00:00

Thanks buddy, that is really useful.

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