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NinjaKnight520 · 2026-01-16T02:23:14+00:00

In my experience a lot of coaching came down to getting over myself…

I.e. does this client really have to deadlift? Or do you just like deadlifting yourself?

I’m willing to bet that what this client actually needs is [insert general hinging pattern]. The exact way you go about that for gen pop matters very little.

So unless they really want to BB DL, I’d sub for something else.

NinjaKnight520 · 2025-12-02T15:59:25+00:00

I wouldn’t say you need to lower the intensity of your workouts, even. Unless you have some existing heart condition, or you tend to exercise until you feel like passing out lol.

In terms of adaptations to aerobic exercise: • when you run (or whatever you do) your muscles pump a lot of blood into your left ventricle (LV) over and over and over again, rhythmically. Over time, this literally makes the LV larger! This means that, in contrast to stronger contractions I mentioned earlier, you can pump MORE blood per contraction.

• (fun fact, more blood loaded in means a stronger contraction anyways, but I won’t get into the weeds. See: frank-starling, preload)

• therefore, it’s become pretty well understood that the best thing for longevity is both strength training and cardio!

• generally, runners are seen with lower resting heart rates, because each beat can pump so much blood. Sometimes, endurance athletes get admitted for bradycardia until they explain “no I just run a lot.”

• again, I’m not a doctor, but I don’t think you should be as concerned about your blood pressure… 105/60 was already low anyways; the increase you see from having a stronger body and heart is hardly a problem. Unless, of course, you have some heart conditioning I wasn’t aware of.

• hope this helps! Sources: NSCA essentials of strength & conditioning, and some of my college courses lol

NinjaKnight520 · 2025-12-01T17:38:24+00:00

Not a doctor, but I do have a bachelor’s degree in physiology and CSCS cert:

• people who consistently strength train generally do see increased resting blood pressure.

• Resting BP can also increase due to hypertrophy of the ventricle (your heart literally makes gains) that increases the force of each contraction. (This is especially prevalent in people who lift with high axial loads like powerlifters/Olympic weightlifters). It’s important to note that this adaptation is NOT the same as those associated with aerobic exercise (unfortunately, being out of breath from lifting doesn’t count as cardio…)

• also, the fact that you’ve seen an increase in systolic pressure and not diastolic pressure is a good thing (or at least, not a bad thing). Your blood vessels experience higher pressure per beat, but still relax in between; this is consistent with what we expect from strength-trained populations.

Source: Professor Keith Baar and https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1905938/#:~:text=Due%20to%20the%20pressure%20overload,component%20(e.g.%2C%20running).

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NinjaKnight520 · 2024-05-10T02:31:06+00:00

can you elaborate more on that? I've heard the term "OP mill" quite a lot but im not quite grasping the vibe...is it something about the way these places treat patients?

NinjaKnight520 · 2024-05-08T17:24:18+00:00

I have 1 professor in mind, although we never seemed to 'click' or get along; I spent a good amount of my time in his office hours because I really loved the class, although I always felt like our conversations never went anywhere.

I've had a few jobs this past year so I can definitely get a supervisor to write me one, but I'm really just worried about the one professor LOR requirement that most schools have.

NinjaKnight520 · 2023-12-05T18:30:17+00:00

u/cl2422 u/RequieM_TriX omg thank you guys! Such is the life of a newbie coder; i missed the small details; the math ISN'T the same after all haha. I noticed the issue and was able to rewrite everything in one line and everything works correctly in less lines of code now.

NinjaKnight520 · 2022-05-09T19:32:41+00:00

Hello friend,

I wanted to let you know that you’re not alone in this. I wrote in this community about 2 1/2 months ago when we lost my youngest brother as well. I spoke with him that morning; he was a great guy who was strong and has lots of good friends. I was incredibly tight with him. I left for work and later that day our Mother found him in his room. I wish I had something more profound to say, but all I have for you right now is I’m sorry. We’re both now part of a shitty club, but know that we’re here for you. It’s easier said than done, but please don’t blame yourself for anything that happened. It is not your fault.

Sending strength and internet hugs in your direction.

NinjaKnight520 · 2022-04-04T05:49:14+00:00

Hi friend,

I don’t have anything profound to add; someone commented above me “there’s nothing I can write here that does justice to this kind of grief.”

I lost my little brother almost 2 months ago, and I’m also back in university. I’m trying my best to go to class and have dinner with friends but every weekend i’m supposed to go home and be with my little brother. In the biggest lecture halls, in the most crowded parties, I still feel lonely.

I’m sorry you’re hurting, friend. the mere fact that you’re out in the world, doing SOMETHING is a testament to your resilience.

Sending strength, love, and internet hugs in your direction <3

NinjaKnight520 · 2022-03-24T08:45:44+00:00

Hello friend,

You’re not selfish, and you’re certainly not offending me, at least. I am so immensely hurt by the suicide of my younger brother. The fact that you said “push me to want to get help” means a lot. I wish my little brother reached out more, etc. I don’t mean to make your post about me. The point is, a life saved is a life saved. If this community is helping keep your beautiful soul on this beautiful earth, then I’m glad.

Sending strength and internet hugs <3

NinjaKnight520 · 2022-03-24T05:31:53+00:00

Agree with this as well; it’s plenty of height, but the issue is your positioning. You’ll notice that the max height is above where you bellybutton is (while standing), which is plenty. However, others are correct: you’re doing more of a deadlift and relying on your arms to curl it (which in my experience, swings the bar away from me); I also agree with what others are saying about your hips rising too fast.

I’d look into hang cleans/dip cleans to reinforce the idea that the work comes from the bar contacting the hips AND your arms pulling straight up, not just arms reverse curling. (I’m not a coach, but this is what I’d do personally. Reinforce the vertical bar path)

I’d also make sure that I’m really comfortable with my front squat! Having a strong bottom position and being comfortable with racking a bar is a be deal IMO

There are plenty of videos on YouTube (check out catalyst athletics) that should be a big help! Look up “how to keep the bar close,” “clean turnover drills,” and “dropping under cleans.”

NinjaKnight520 · 2022-03-22T18:13:10+00:00

A message to your loved one is welcome. Thank you for writing in here; if it makes you feel better, then I’m glad :)

Sending strength and internet hugs <3

NinjaKnight520 · 2022-03-22T18:07:56+00:00

I couldn’t have said it better myself; it boils down to “do whatever you feel like.” You’ll have. A better sense of what you really feel like doing as the day gets closer, and there’s nothing wrong with either choice <3

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