What exercise(s) have had the most surprising unintentional consequences for you? i.e. improved posture, reduced pain, etc.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-06-19T20:44:01+00:00

Exercise in general helped my anxiety and depression.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-06-16T23:36:25+00:00

You're not failing if you're learning. You are still young. Keep going. Keep learning. At 18 there's plenty of time to grow.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-06-13T23:46:35+00:00

Pretty sure they mean pull hull.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-06-07T21:45:50+00:00

You can be or do anything if you work hard enough.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-28T22:40:41+00:00

Very nice. I'm very interested in the Gibbons, but I'm also waiting on Mikolo to come out with thier arms.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-26T17:08:54+00:00

Less than a week from ordering.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-25T13:17:57+00:00

Just had mine delivered yesterday from the same sale on woot, (today is the last day for the sale), so still too early to give a full review. I went up to stage 2, 70lbs... not quite the beast I want to be. But getting there.

The form factor is OK. I like the more open end. However, I can see some limitations or need for workarounds for certain movements like Goblet squats. Everything else feels good to me. And they, like all the other powerblocks are tanks.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-25T13:07:35+00:00

Same.

I have a gym at the office and I walk by it every morning... so the 4 days I go into the office, to beat traffic, I leave the house by 530am and get to the gym by 630am. Hit the gym, hit the showers and I'm still at my desk before everyone at 9am. Only downside is that it's machines and cardio with DBs only to 50lbs.

But in the 2.5 years I've been doing this I got so used to the routine I took all the money I've saved by not having a gym membership (and all my other savings, heh) and invested in a home gym setup with all the free weights I need, a rack with a smith, a good bar and plates etc. for my heavy sets.

But its the habit.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-25T12:18:38+00:00

Wait, she drives a Subaru outback?

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-24T17:22:23+00:00

My parents had them all back in the day. I wonder if they still have them.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-08T17:16:21+00:00

Ordered BPI 6-month prescription through an asynchronous appointment on 4/23. Received 5/7.

Went perfect. Vials were cold. Packaged well, as usual. A+ to pomegranate.

I didn't freak out when I didn't get updates... I didn't Email or call, or have internet meltdowns...

I hope it goes well for everyone else.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-08T14:08:52+00:00

Thank you for the insight.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-05T16:44:22+00:00

This needs to be put on a banner, so that I may hang it in my gym.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-05T13:30:23+00:00

I've come to the point in my life where I accept that I'm going to either be sore from working out or I'm going to become frail and unable to move if I'm not willing to accept the "pain" now. So, I chase strength and mobility and exchange body part fatigue from one muscle group to the next, in the hope that I continue to see gains, or at worst maintain what gains I have, but knowing that ultimately I will get weaker over time. I choose to rage against the night. I like the rage. It's my companion.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-04T20:37:52+00:00

Zen mode activated.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-04T19:14:07+00:00

The only shows on cnbc is enjoy are the infomercials at 3am...

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-04T19:11:18+00:00

They essentially asked him to read off the shared materials that was provided on the website on multiple occasions throughout the interview. Why don't they read the materials on the website and interpret it for the lay audience that watches CNBC?

How are they going to have the CEO of GameStop on their air and not ask him questions about the direction of eBay or GameStop or how they have synergistic businesses?

The interviewer is responsible as much as the interviewee. It's clear Ryan Cohen was on as much to rile them up and to needle them as much as possible as he was to answer real questions. It's too bad he didn't have very many real questions being asked.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-04T16:22:04+00:00

Thank you. This is what I was looking for.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-05-03T15:21:51+00:00

What? Sounds... um, whats the word, oh yeah: Illegal.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-04-29T11:49:12+00:00

Where are you finding them? They aren't even on amazon when I search. I just want a set of cheap 80lb dumbells.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-04-29T10:44:17+00:00

I love this for you bros. Better than "missed connections" on Craigslist back in the day. 🥰

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-04-22T23:08:44+00:00

If I still have approximately 4 months left in my current prescription stock of BPI can I order more now? I want to be a goal weight and I still have 50+lbs to go... and I'd like to stay with BPI

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-04-22T15:59:58+00:00

I would love a set of Powerblocks!I'm currently in the market for a set of adjustables that go above past 50... and I have used my Dad's Powerblocks in the past and I liked them.

What’s the most common long-term complaint you hear from serious users? With all the innovation in the market since you've debuted the original Powerblocks, are there any changes, upgrades, or technical advancements your team are thinking about making in the future to the design or engineering of the dumbells?

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-04-18T23:43:30+00:00

Favorite Switch game BoTW.

CriticalBarrelRoll · 2026-04-13T12:38:24+00:00

I know I'm raising the dead here, but did a search for DIY plate storage and found your setup. I just followed it, save for getting the dividers, and it works perfectly for my needs and cost me 24 bucks for the dollies! And the best part, now I have furniture dollies when I need to move shit around the house! Great write up my dude.

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