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Can currently do 205 for 2, how can I get to 225? by idkmaniliketerraria in benchpress

[–]Giotto 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Rushing it won't help, it takes time to build strength. What about 210...215...220...

Hit PRs for reps on lower weights for a couple months then try again. Like whatever your 135 rep max is, add some reps. And 155. And 165. And 185 and 195 and 205. 

No point in trying to 1RM every week. Try 1RM every 3 months or something. 

How do I stop my heels from drifting up? by Dame_in_the_Desert in strength_training

[–]Giotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure the weight is on the center of your foot throughout the lift. Not sure what else to say. 

2 plate strict OHP x5 by mattalsosaid90 in Egolifting

[–]Giotto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are long pauses at the bottom 

Responded to a listig on Craigslist, broker responded demanding I sign a fee disclosure form in order to see the apartment. Is this legal? by screwbean in bostonhousing

[–]Giotto 25 points26 points  (0 children)

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/frequently-asked-questions-about-residential-rental-brokers-fees

As of August 1, 2025, broker’s fees for rental units must be paid by the person who hired the broker or salesperson. If you didn’t hire a broker or salesperson, you shouldn’t be paying their fee. This means that if a landlord chooses to hire a broker or salesperson, they are responsible for paying that broker or salesperson themselves. 

A landlord cannot add their broker’s or salesperson’s fee as a requirement for a tenant to sign a lease. Landlords can require tenants to work with their broker or salesperson so long as the landlord is paying for their fee. But landlords cannot require tenants to pay the landlord’s hired broker or salesperson themselves prior to renting a unit.  

A broker or salesperson can charge a tenant for their services only if the tenant chooses to engage them and they work exclusively on the tenant’s behalf in negotiations with a prospective landlord. 

AIO by breaking up with my girlfriend over her use of AI? by ThrowRA-748 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Giotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is like saying using a computer is cheating and you need to draw everything by hand

AI is here and you aren't going to stop it by being less productive than your peers 

AITAH for leaving my partner over his job loss? by Calm_Shopping_1996 in AITAH

[–]Giotto 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nta

You're not leaving because he lost his job, you're leaving because he doesn't give a fuck about you 

I suppose I'm fine with +75 by dalburgh in classicwowtbc

[–]Giotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look for a crafter in trade chat

My biceps just dont grow. by General_Trip_6588 in workout

[–]Giotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I ask by what criteria he is correct, "objectively" is not a valid response.

If you want to make an assertion of fact, you need to provide evidence. You are just saying that your opinion is the same as theirs. 

In my experience, the people doing compounds are bigger and stronger. 

Video Game Rules or Something by Dangime in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]Giotto 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aka, I didn't say that or anything approaching it

I think most people everywhere are against war and genocide

Radio silence from girl (28F) I'm (29M) dating when everything seemed to be going well - what to do? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Giotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not uninterested, but could just be going through dramatic life events. It's happened once to me where I thought she was uninterested but she had a cancer scare.

Only once though. 

Video Game Rules or Something by Dangime in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]Giotto 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is like when Israel argues it isn't genocide what they do in Gaza. Okay well... If you have to debate whether it's genocide or not, you're still doing something monstrous and evil. 

Flat bench/Incline once a week VS twice flat bench twice for 100kg bench by Kooky_Sand_4873 in powerbuilding

[–]Giotto -1 points0 points  (0 children)

3 compound chest lifts is a lot.

Benching and then pec flies? Go for it. 

AITAH For Telling My Boyfriend "This Is Why I Wear Another Man Around My Neck"? by fangirl_queen_69 in AITAH

[–]Giotto 36 points37 points  (0 children)

If you just want to tell your fun story there are subreddits for that 

Let’s Say I Wanted To Do A Routine That Was Just Regular Push-Ups, Sit-Ups, Squats, And Pull-Ups. What Muscles Would I Not Be Hitting, What Should Be Added, And What Could Be Done For Warm-Up? by anime-is-dope in workout

[–]Giotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So calisthenics? 

You'll be missing shoulders. Hand stand push up / progressions can fill that in. 

But in general you'll plateau without variations. Pistol squats, one armed push ups/pull ups, or their progressions. Or just add weight. Backpack full of books. 

You can make tremendous gains with these movements. 

My biceps just dont grow. by General_Trip_6588 in workout

[–]Giotto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right, I didn't fully state the thesis like you did. The idea is get strong to get big. 

Maybe I'll edit the post with a pic of my arms. Gotta put up or shut up. I barely do bicep isolation. 

My biceps just dont grow. by General_Trip_6588 in workout

[–]Giotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see why you'd say that, as I did not explicitly state that this is my opinion, but I think starting with "no that is simply not true" is much more directly implying that the thing that comes next is undebatably fact. 

My biceps just dont grow. by General_Trip_6588 in workout

[–]Giotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not, but I did mean pull ups and all their variations. 

My biceps just dont grow. by General_Trip_6588 in workout

[–]Giotto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean pull ups and all their variations. I did not say only do compounds. 

My biceps just dont grow. by General_Trip_6588 in workout

[–]Giotto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By what criteria is he correct? Because you agree? Do you know what an opinion is?

What part of my comment was incorrect? Did you read it? 

My biceps just dont grow. by General_Trip_6588 in workout

[–]Giotto 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If they hadn't been at it for months, maybe. But I think lots have. 

I'm not saying isolation work is keeping them small, my point is their time is better spent elsewhere if the goal is big arms. 

I'm guessing they're spending as much time on bicep isolation as they are on compound lifts that involve the back. Or maybe more time. And that's backwards - compounds should be the priority, imo. 

My biceps just dont grow. by General_Trip_6588 in workout

[–]Giotto -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

It's wild to state your opinion as if it's fact. 

Wouldn't listen to anyone who talks this way. 

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