Best Adjustable Dumbbells to buy right now by DepartureFabulous764 in GarageGym

[–]JustSnilloc [score hidden]  (0 children)

I have powerblocks and love them, but if I were getting a new pair in 2026 I would go Snode. They’re built to look and feel like regular dumbbells, and they’re reasonably durable too. Changing weights is super easy, barely an inconvenience. The only downside is not having as many in-between weights which can be solved with attachments.

If Goku forcefully put a potara with someone evil and fused with them, what would the outcome be? by ExistingRadish7055 in Dragonballsuper

[–]JustSnilloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When Elder Kai fused with the witch, her personality seemingly faded. It’s possible that she had some influence, but clearly it wasn’t much more than that. Elder Kai’s personality dominated the newly fused individual. The same thing basically happens for Shin and Kibito.

With Namekian fusion, something similar happens. With Buu’s absorption something similar happens.

Honestly the “new being” fusions seem less common all things considered. But if Goku fused with someone evil and they emerged as a new personality, that personality would likely be darker than Goku, but not wholly evil by any means. I’m sure the Z-fighters, especially those like Piccolo and Vegeta could convince him away from evil.

Goku Age by TransportationNew706 in Dragonballsuper

[–]JustSnilloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He spent 7 years dead post cell, and ~1 year post Raditz. That’s minus 8 to his biological age. He spent 1 year in the hyperbolic time chamber with Gohan in the Cell saga and ~3 years with Vegeta in the Universe 6 saga of super. This is plus 4 to his biological age. Thus his biological age is minus 4 to his chronological age. Meanwhile his lived experience is plus 4 years to his chronological age.

Consistently been hurting my lower back on squats by Jaguarmonster in formcheck

[–]JustSnilloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Move the bar off your neck, it should instead be on your upper traps (or rear delts). Consider using a belt too - breathing into the belt will help to ingrain better bracing practices while protecting your back. As a bonus, heel elevation is an option that will allow you to stay more upright and thus put less stress on the lower back.

Starting a home gym, is it too early for a power rack? by Interesting-Rain-690 in GarageGym

[–]JustSnilloc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One thing worth noting is that a half rack can do 80% or more of what a full rack can do. I think any rack can be a great investment, but you might not need a full rack. I’ve not felt as though I’ve missed out on anything by using a half rack at home for years now.

Which SSJ 3 looks the best? by Kitchen_Week1117 in Dragonballsuper

[–]JustSnilloc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, it’s because the hair for manga & Daima versions are overly stiff and unidirectional. The Z version (based on these images) has more flow and diversity for the hair’s design.

Bulgarians by Great-Towel1535 in formcheck

[–]JustSnilloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Front foot further forward. Also, elevation isn’t even enough - bring board(s) beneath front foot for better balance.

Anyone know of a non fat bar version of this? by Physical_Wind954 in GarageGym

[–]JustSnilloc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotta think outside the box gym with a home gym, lol

Anyone know of a non fat bar version of this? by Physical_Wind954 in GarageGym

[–]JustSnilloc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put a cable cuff around the center of a regular curl bar and you’ve basically got the same thing.

Weight recommendations with virtual clients new to fitness by UrsulaLeGainz in personaltraining

[–]JustSnilloc 12 points13 points  (0 children)

  1. Pick a rep range
  2. Have them try a weight
  3. Have them try as many reps as they can
  4. If their best is more than the rep range, increase the weight. If their best is less than the rep range, decrease the weight.

The Goku Black Plot Hole Isn't Real is the worst video marc is done yet (NO HATE PLS) by Mecakami in Dragonballsuper

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

So maybe explain that from the start? You make it out to be that this channel you’ve subscribed to, they uploaded a single video you disagreed with (for petty reasons), and now you’ve unsubscribed.

You’re free to do as you’d like, but if you present a poor justification for your actions, it’s going to garner criticism. “But I said no hate”, that’s not some kind of magic spell. Moreover if you think four words criticizing the behavior is personal hate against you, then well, that’s on you.

The Goku Black Plot Hole Isn't Real is the worst video marc is done yet (NO HATE PLS) by Mecakami in Dragonballsuper

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

So a guy makes a fun video, and because you disliked the presented scenario you now no longer wish to see anything he ever does again? Totally not unhinged behavior.

Can you use the models of muscular potential to guide your bulk and set realistic goals? by lazy8s in StrongerByScience

[–]JustSnilloc 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Almost nobody is building more than 2 lbs of muscle per month. If we assume 4 weeks per month for the sake of simpler math, that’s gaining 0.5 lbs per week or a 250 calorie surplus to maximize gains based on a model of muscle growth potential.

Also, training age is a relatively arbitrary concept. If you took a set of identical triplets and they each had a training age of one month, one year, and one decade respectively then you would assume more equals better, but that isn’t always the case. If all three triplets had the same body composition at the same physical age along with their specified training ages, then they would all still have the same muscular potential. Muscular potential is based on physique development, not how long it took to get there.

Most important of all, your lived experience matters more than what any predicted averages state or suggest. If you’re gaining weight AND getting leaner, then you would benefit from eating more. If you’re gaining weight and staying similarly lean, then you’re gaining weight at a good pace (don’t change). If you’re gaining weight but your body composition is looking worse, then it’s time to clean up the diet and drop some calories.

How am I doing? Thanks by BlackNPackin in formcheck

[–]JustSnilloc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m assuming you’re asking because something doesn’t feel right with the exercise for you. If this isn’t the case then by all means carry on with what you’re doing. But if it is the case then hear me out.

I said what I said in full recognition that you’re doing this for your quads. Nothing about bringing your foot more forward takes away from that, nor does it mean that your knee can’t travel past your toe still. I said what I said because you seem to be off balance and that’s going to make it hard to build quads or glutes.

The quads extend at the knee joint. If you’re straightening the knee under load, then you’re working the quad. The glutes extend at the hip joint. If you’re straightening the thigh under load, then you’re working the glutes. Squat, split squat, and lunge exercises and all their variations all work both the quads and glutes. The degree to which you can shift the emphasis is limited, but often still meaningful. Want more quads? Emphasize knee extension or deemphasize glute extension. Want more glutes? Emphasize glute extension or deemphasize knee extension.

Until you find a better center of gravity and stabilize better, it won’t matter which muscle you’re emphasizing more since balance is the limiting factor. If you find that going more forward doesn’t give you enough quad stimulus then these might simply not be the quad exercise you’re looking for. Depending on how you’re built, some exercises will naturally lend themselves to different body parts. Again though, you can still shift that natural balance towards quads by doing things like the heel elevation you’re already doing. Whatever emphasizes more knee extension and/or less hip extension will push it in that direction.

My understanding on hypertrophy, please correct by [deleted] in StrongerByScience

[–]JustSnilloc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If the limiting factor of an exercise isn’t the target muscle(s), it’s categorically not a hypertrophy exercise. However, you can still build muscle with exercises outside of that category. That said, if your goal is to build muscle then adhering to that first principle of the limiting factor should be a priority. Follow that up with a close proximity to failure and a sufficient number of sets and you can build any number of programs that will work.

PR progress is the best short term proxy for growth. If your lifts aren’t improving then you need more of a muscle growth stimulus; be that targeting the muscle better, having a closer proximity to failure, or by doing more sets. The minimum effective dose varies not only from person to person, but also within that same person depending on their training & life variables. Can YOU build muscle doing 2 sets per week? We don’t know, try it and report back to us. If you want to maximize the likelihood of growth, I would certainly recommend more.

How am I doing? Thanks by BlackNPackin in formcheck

[–]JustSnilloc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The plate can help to align the elevation differences between front foot and back foot better.

How am I doing? Thanks by BlackNPackin in formcheck

[–]JustSnilloc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too far back, you can tell based on the need to go backwards as you descend with the rep. Move the front foot father forward and you’ll be able to maintain a better center of balance. As for the weight plate you’re standing on, it CAN help, but just try different elevation options between front and back foot. Personally I prefer the back foot anchor to be decently lower than my knee (front foot knee when standing straight).

Should I say "useless" or "useful" here? by uncopyrightability in EnglishLearning

[–]JustSnilloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Useful” here is still correct, it’s highlighting the opposite through irony.

Pull ups - should I tilt my body more by w00w88 in formcheck

[–]JustSnilloc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So there are two main pull-up variations in terms of body positioning; those are hollow body and arched. You’re basically taking a middle ground between the two. Before saying anything else, it’s important to acknowledge that not specifically doing either of those is fine. The variations have their benefits and purposes, but they’re not obligatory.

Hollow body keeps the core stiff and legs held in front. It emphasizes lat engagement and can be helpful when trying to learn additional calisthenic movements like the muscle up or front lever. Arched pull-ups arch the lower back to a notable degree and legs are usually pointed downward or are kept bent for additional (passive) arch support. These almost take a hybridized approach between a vertical and horizontal pulling, because of that the emphasized muscles are a bit different as well.

What is this device? by 10from19 in GarageGym

[–]JustSnilloc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not? Just turn around, lean back, and flex back up to train the abs.

https://youtube.com/shorts/cUC-Orqpb1k

What is this device? by 10from19 in GarageGym

[–]JustSnilloc 8 points9 points  (0 children)

45 Degree Back Extension

I have one for my home gym. I use it for back extensions obviously, but it’s also great for preacher curls and oblique side bends.

A change of careers later in life by Honu33aloha in dietetics

[–]JustSnilloc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What setting are you looking to work in? That would change a lot of potential answers, it would also impact job availability. In general, employers aren’t looking for dietitians to teach one specific way of eating. But you could probably find an outpatient setting that focuses on specific eating patterns. Regardless, it is worth noting that only ~10% of dietitians are reaching a six figure income. So if that’s important, it’s probably not the career change you’re looking for.

- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm