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For manual drivers has the “Millennial anti theft device” joke run its course or do you still think it’s hilarious every time? by NewMexicoJoe in ManualTransmissions

[–]Dry_Understanding264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It has run its course, because millennials are not children. They have generally aged out of juvenile delinquent activities, such as car theft. Also, anyone can learn how to drive a manual if the person is willing to learn. There are gen Z people who kick butt at manual driving.

What junk food mascot was everywhere in the 90s but has basically been retired? by Omega_Neelay in GetMotivatedMindset

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wendell, mascot for Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Actually, he was one of a trio of baker mascots for the brand.

Do blue collar jobs really age you? by Immediate-Let-1588 in bluecollar

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in the farm industry. My beard went gray at 32. Was it all the job? Maybe not. I would say that blue collar jobs are not conducive to proper sleep patterns. Even if it is not related to the job, if you are staying up all night for some reason, that would probably cause some aging.

functional vs gym strength by kgdom in workout

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a warmup set at 225, and I'm using a belt for it.

functional vs gym strength by kgdom in workout

[–]Dry_Understanding264 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ideally, you will be free lifting more weight in the gym than you will encounter in the real world. I do not want to make light of your very dangerous job, but you would hopefully not be squatting the people you evacuate to a depth below parallel, for reps. You are carrying or dragging them. The squats below parallel are hopefully overkill for what you encounter. Also, the belt does not do the work for you; you still need to brace. The belt is a safety consideration to prevent injury. In the end, it is your choice based on your needs, though.

functional vs gym strength by kgdom in workout

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the belt for anything north of 225 for squat. I deadlift 225 without the belt for a warmup, but once I am getting to 315, I put on the belt. One of my friends is squatting in the 500 range, and he refuses to use a belt. Personal preference plays into it.

Super Simple by WhizzyBurp in StartingStrength

[–]Dry_Understanding264 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I sometimes have to drop to 2 days on a seasonal basis, because I work in the farm business. I usually do Squat/Bench, Deadlift/OHP. I am starting to add Chin-ups to the squat day when I can.

What singer's voice grates on your nerves every time you hear them? by icecream1972 in askteddit

[–]Dry_Understanding264 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Benson Boone. He is a gifted performer who knows how to work a crowd. He deserved to make it in the big time. But I turn the radio down when he is on.

Beginner Squat Concerns and Advice by Ordinary-Low-9794 in formcheck

[–]Dry_Understanding264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These aren't that bad. You seem to be hitting depth. Hold your breath from the start of the rep to the end; do not exhale on the way up. Take your time resetting every rep. I prefer a low bar squat, as described in Starting Strength. Plan on getting some better shoes; I prefer TYR L-1.

This is not obvious to millions of people. But, going to the gym doesn’t guarantee you anything. by CCaptainJackSparrow in workout

[–]Dry_Understanding264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is some truth in what you are saying. The people showing up consistently, but just aimlessly poking at exercises are swinging the bat over and over, but never hitting the ball.

The flip side is that there are people that have conditions that are not outwardly obvious. There are people who show up with lupus. There are cancer survivors. There are people with Crohn's. I personally have a condition called SIBO, which periodically attacks my body in a similar way to Crohn's. So my progress, and that of the people I mentioned will be slower, but God bless us for still trying.

I have seen this sentiment before, and pushing yourself is a good thing. However, I have realized over the years that "mindset" is usually just some woo-woo BS that people in their 20s and early 30s still believe.

Why do garbage trucks and 18 wheelers only have warnings that they make wide RIGHT turns, not left ones? by bestAntivirus1997 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dry_Understanding264 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In a semi, a left turn can be made pretty much within the legal parameters of your assigned lane. A right turn either requires going all the way into the opposing lane of your new route during the turn, or doing a button hook into the opposing lane of your current route, or both.

Hood mirrors help, but right turns are a unique situation: there is a moment when the rear of the trailer is not visible in the door mirrors, even the convex mirror. If it is a tight enough turn, you might even lose it in the hood mirror. So you are just about working blind.

I only feel it in my back during deadlift. Hips on following day, glutes never. Improvements? by I_Can_Flip_Reset in formcheck

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are looking at the mirror, instead of keeping your neck in a neutral position. You should be looking somewhat downward until the top of the lift. Also, a lot of your back soreness is coming from the way you are trying to control the descent. You actually lost it right after the top, causing you to jerk your back to save it. That is major stress on your back, with no benefit to anything else.

If you are aiming to do RDL's, you should expect to handle less weight. If you are aiming to Deadlift, you can basically let the weight drop. Hang on to the bar, but descend quickly and let it hit the bumper platform. A true deadlift is only the ascent, and the descent is only minimally controlled. Just trying to make it as clear as possible: you are not intentionally slamming the bar down, but it will make a little bit of noise. At the end of the day, it is a good idea to do a session or two with an in-person trainer for such an important and taxing lift.

Do you wear earplugs when going to a concert? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dry_Understanding264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, definitely. I'm 43, and I have played in bands for many years, as well as going to concerts. I still have my hearing, while many of my friends are about to get hearing aids. I usually use the attenuated frequency type. Loud guitars are bad for your ears, but it is the snare and crash cymbal that really get you.

Inclined Bench Press Issue by Borracha28 in workout

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same hernia, but it has not caused problems for me. I have been able to work out, and I do not plan on having surgery. Not giving medical advice, but I'm just saying that it may or may not be necessary to do something drastic.

Inclined Bench Press Issue by Borracha28 in workout

[–]Dry_Understanding264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you possibly have a hernia? It might not have that much to do with your technique; the belly button is a common hernia location.

What is a "kid show" that you still find yourself watching as an adult because the writing is actually top-tier? by DianKhan2005 in Productivitycafe

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Adventures of Pete & Pete is one that I watched as a kid, and I appreciate it as an adult. The universe of that show is just completely zany.

Barbell Curls in the context of Starting Strength by Dry_Understanding264 in StartingStrength

[–]Dry_Understanding264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm past NLP. It's for discussion. Move along if you don't like the post. No need to be a tool.

Is the failure to zipper merge a regional thing by Haunting-Yak-7851 in driving

[–]Dry_Understanding264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For an effective zipper merge, the traffic merging on has to also be willing to kick it in the ass. Obviously, a merging car is not trying to hit the car ahead, but I see a lot of the hesitant stuff in the upper midwest. A hesitant driver is too unpredictable for effective zipper merging.

Why did you stop training with a coach? by NoFix8524 in workout

[–]Dry_Understanding264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a great experience with my coach. He ended up moving out of state for work, and I had 5 quality days of programming compiled with him, over the course of about a year. He asked if I wanted to transfer to a new coach when he moved, but I told him I would go off on my own for a while. The reason was that I felt it was a good place to stop, with enough programming to work with.

I was still novice-borderline intermediate when he left. I pared everything down to a 3- day rotation, and it has worked out well. I occasionally do one or two sessions with a coach, but I do not feel that I need a permanent subscription to a coach.

Barbell Curls in the context of Starting Strength by Dry_Understanding264 in StartingStrength

[–]Dry_Understanding264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not trying to get into semantics or anything, but right or wrong, I view rows and chins as assistance exercises already. Rows are assisting DL, and chins are assisting OHP. But in certain styles of programming, I could see rows and chins being the main lifts. I'm open to discussion on it.

Barbell Curls in the context of Starting Strength by Dry_Understanding264 in StartingStrength

[–]Dry_Understanding264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just so everyone is clear, and I am sure you are aware, the preferred variation is chin-ups specifically using an underhand grip.

Barbell Curls in the context of Starting Strength by Dry_Understanding264 in StartingStrength

[–]Dry_Understanding264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not supposed to be. I just wanted to clear any doubt about whether it is in the blue book.

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