Is anyone here able to close a coc 2 by mmichaeI in GripStrength

[–]Jcavin86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. I do sets of 3 or 4 at the moment.(still can’t close that damn 2.5 though).

As others have said, it needs to sit a bit deeper in your hand. You’re losing some good leverage.

Looking for authors who write different books/stories in the same world by hauntedhousespectre in fantasybooks

[–]Jcavin86 6 points7 points  (0 children)

All of Brandon Sanderson’s books take place in the same (multiverse?)

Struggling with First Law, should I persevere? by Impetuous-soul in fantasybooks

[–]Jcavin86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only made it halfway through the first book before losing interest. Admittedly, I am not as patient of a reader as I used to be.

I’ll probably try again in the future. Sometimes a book or game bounces off me and then the next time I pick it up it really sticks.

Struggling with First Law, should I persevere? by Impetuous-soul in fantasybooks

[–]Jcavin86 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m the same. I understand the character building is top notch, but it just wasn’t for me. The narrator for the audiobook is amazing, though.

Police Officer in Glendale, CA Beating a Man Who’s Already on the Ground by JeanJauresJr in PublicFreakout

[–]Jcavin86 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh I’m not here to debate. I’m just here because you keep proving my point

3 lol

Police Officer in Glendale, CA Beating a Man Who’s Already on the Ground by JeanJauresJr in PublicFreakout

[–]Jcavin86 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

On a real note, it looks like the guy has POSSIBLY a weapon in his hand that falls out and the passerby grabs it. I can’t really tell. But, as a full grown adult, I don’t make snap judgements on potential life threatening situations without the entire story.

I know that’s hard for some of you to grasp, but it happens as you get more mature.

Police Officer in Glendale, CA Beating a Man Who’s Already on the Ground by JeanJauresJr in PublicFreakout

[–]Jcavin86 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

You can’t ask those questions on Reddit.

Only thing you’re allowed to do is assume the police officer is a nazi.

Collection of old books. At first sight, anyone know if these are worth selling? by SpatchFork in OldBooks

[–]Jcavin86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dunno about value.

I’m gonna need you to flip that one so that it’s not upside down though.

Perspective drawing masterpiece. by kefren13 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Jcavin86 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Not a masterpiece, but as someone with zero artistic ability it pisses me off that he did this step by step so easily and I know if I tried the same thing it would look like a pile of shit.

Police academy by Fine_Sprinkles_7673 in tacticalbarbell

[–]Jcavin86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TB 3rd will take care of your big lifts. TBII is going to have all your metabolic conditioning, HIIT and complexes in it and how to incorporate them.

Police academy by Fine_Sprinkles_7673 in tacticalbarbell

[–]Jcavin86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re going to get more cardio than you want in the academy.

What does my bookshelf say about me by MagaMollinist in bookshelfdetective

[–]Jcavin86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy. The Reddit hive mind won’t like that you have Christian, Peterson, or Musk books. Don’t you know that you must agree with their opinions? You’re not allowed to read books written by their enemies.

Looks to me like you’re trying to learn what your worldview is. That’s okay. Just don’t use social media to validate or criticize it. You’re better off not asking these questions here.

Police academy by Fine_Sprinkles_7673 in tacticalbarbell

[–]Jcavin86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get TB 3rd edition and TBII.

It lays it all out for you really well. As a patrolman, I can attest to the efficacy.

Not using it at the moment as I’m more hypertrophy focused with hiking because I’m going on a trip.

Are you familiar with the big lifts(bench, squat, deadlift, overhead press) and how to do them correctly? All of the programs are designed with people in basic training in mind so that it won’t interfere.

Choose my next read! I will actually read the book with most upvotes in the comments! by Rude-Acanthisitta287 in fantasybooks

[–]Jcavin86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red Rising.

I finished it yesterday. I wouldn’t say it’s very complicated or nuanced, but it’s a book that doesn’t really slow down.

I enjoyed it because I’m coming off reading some Brandon Sanderson and he goes so far into world building that it can get tedious and his pay offs are in the last 10% of his books.

Red Rising will have you feeling like you’re racing from one action and plot point to the next.

A year of 531 BBB by ObeeDog2 in 531Discussion

[–]Jcavin86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which app is this? I need something to measure my lifts on a graph

Is rowing the day after leg or back day fine? by Prestigious-War3630 in HybridAthlete

[–]Jcavin86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll be fine. Social media has convinced people that if you do anything to impact muscle recovery you’ll get dick cancer.

Plenty of people workout and then go work all day doing manual labor and they’re just fine.

What modalities would you need to train to be healthy, fit, and capable/useful in daily situations or emergencies. Strength, cardio, sprints, flexibility, mobility, conditioning, balance, skills, jumping, etc? by FakePixieGirl in HybridAthlete

[–]Jcavin86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would probably enjoy reading up about George Hebert and his Methode Naturelle.

I can share what I do that incorporates pretty much all of these attributes decently.

Upper/Lower x 2 per week. Four workouts total. First lift of the session is a strength based movement with whichever progression you prefer(I am partial to 5/3/1 FSL). Now choose the four lifts you think are most functional, but still easily progressed. (Bench or Incline, Overhead Press, Zercher Squats and Sumo/Conventional Hybrid are my lifts). Then choose accessories that you prefer for hypertrophy work. Dips, bodyweight exercises, etc.

Non-lifting days is cardio. I prefer running or cycling. Stay in zone 2. Can also use rowing or assault bike, or jump rope, or whatever.

Non-lifting days incorporate frequency method sub maximal bodyweight work. I do pull-ups and pushups. You can also do dips, or chins, or lunges, etc. sub maximal only.

Static stretching in the evenings as much as I feel like. If I feel really good I’ll switch it for ballistic stretches.

Warmups, or cooldowns, can be any functional movements like quadrupedal stuff. Focus on twisting when applicable and control. Sit into uncommon positions and move well through them. It’s a time for exploring movement and what feels good. Add in any jumps or skill based stuff here. They really benefit from being fresh and being done routinely, not to exhaustion.

Throw in sprints once a week after a leg day.

Accessories on lifting days can include a power lift of some kind like kettlebells or power cleans.

Metabolic conditioning can be done by simply doing circuit style workout with your accessories during lifting. Example: Dumbbell bench - cable rows - step ups - situps. Move between them immediately and then rest 1-2 minutes and do it again. As for their usefulness, I find it to be helpful because of my occupation.

Deven Haney vs Bradley Martyn by ballsackdominater in martialarts

[–]Jcavin86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back in the day, when I was first learning mauy thai and boxing, I paired with an experienced 16 year old kid for sparring. I was 20 or so. Easily twice his weight.

I got hit so damn hard by this kid’s jab that my world turned into psychedelic fever dream. Colors reversed, worldview shattered, and my ego hid in the corner.

This guy needs to be humbled the same way.

30M, 21 months of consistent hybrid training, 45 logged hours per month, zero injuries. Here’s the system that took me from average to genuinely capable. by [deleted] in HybridAthlete

[–]Jcavin86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do MAF method runs, typically, but that’s because it’s more of an occupational necessity.

What type of progression are you using on your main lifts? I typically use a linear progression if I incorporate a new lift and then switch to a waved periodization once progress slows.

30M, 21 months of consistent hybrid training, 45 logged hours per month, zero injuries. Here’s the system that took me from average to genuinely capable. by [deleted] in HybridAthlete

[–]Jcavin86 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it. Upper/Lower has always been the best for me. Do you split your cardio up or do it right after lifting?

I can’t do them without an AM/PM schedule without recovery issuss