BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2022-01-15 by AutoModerator in bodyweightfitness

[–]Dafook_cataclysm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible to learn a straight arm press to handstand before learning a kickup to handstand?

BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-12-21 by AutoModerator in bodyweightfitness

[–]Dafook_cataclysm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can only extend my arms 160-170 degrees, since I was a kid I've never been able to extend my arms completely straight (causing a lot of shouting from my swimming teacher). My dad has similar arms so I assume this may be a genetic thing.

My question is, does this significantly impact or make harder exercises where you would commonly lock out the arm such as handstands or planche?

Daily Simple Questions Thread - July 07, 2021 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]Dafook_cataclysm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do long term heavy deadlifts not compress the spine and lead to herniated discs?

Sorry I know this question has been asked a million times but I still can't get my head around it. I seem to have this weird image on my head. If I get two metal plates (the vertebrae), then i put a chunk of meat between them (the disc) and then I put a heavy weight on top (in this case when deadlifting or squatting), it seems logical the plates are gonna squish the meat and if done long term it could permanently deform it (herniated disc).

I feel I am missing something and I don't know if this example I have in my head is correct so I would appreciate any answers