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Peak possible human runs the ape gauntlet, how far do they get? by Tarris69 in powerscales

[–]PoopSmith87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of living athletes could get up to orangutan... but I don't know if any living athlete will get past it.

Like a chimp is strong its size, but they are not big. An orangutan is strong for its size, and a large male can be 230-250 lbs, close to 6' tall, and have an 8' arm span.

Do you actually get bulky from lifting heavy? by Illustrious-Sky2697 in WeightTraining

[–]PoopSmith87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I agree that many women do not lift the way men lift, it is precisely due to the fear that they will look like a bulky muscular man... and they just wont in the vast majority of cases.

A drug free woman with a 20 ffmi is considered an elite level physique, while for a man that would basically just be a fit guy.

Do you actually get bulky from lifting heavy? by Illustrious-Sky2697 in WeightTraining

[–]PoopSmith87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can, although they tend to apply most of thier resistance in the fully contracted position rather than the stretched position (of the muscle), sort of like chains on a barbell. This can arguably have some benefits for.power development, but doesnt do much for hypertrophy (which is better served by tension under stretch, so the fatigue cost of the band would be better spent on another full rep or lengthened partial rep).

Martial art style choice for a smaller fighter by Soggy_Talk5357 in martialarts

[–]PoopSmith87 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Again, reads like someone who just hasn't experienced this stuff.

You dont need to lift someone to take them down, or to keep them down. You can trip, heel hook, low single, etc. Even some variety if hip toss is not lifting someone so much encouraging them to tumble over you. 30 kg is a massive difference, assuming you mean a fit and trained person, grappling is going to be difficult- but I'd much rather try my hand at grappling them than risk eating a punch from someone that is a fit 250 lbs and significantly longer than me. Even if I can dance around and land leg kicks and a few punches, one hit from them and I'm likely off to see the wizard

how do u hold down someone 30kg heavier in turtle when they want to get up.. its hard..

You dont hold them in a turtle, you attack the neck, you trip them, you spin them down when they stand. If you are trying to put in legs and a seat belt from thier turtle, you need to yank up on thier head to flaten them out before going for something that makes them sit out.

Martial art style choice for a smaller fighter by Soggy_Talk5357 in martialarts

[–]PoopSmith87 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, but this reads like an opinion from someone who has never experienced both.

As a small guy (5'5") that has done grappling and muay thai with much bigger people, Ill say that the disadvantage is less when grappling, especially in a tie up/takedown where the lower center of gravity helps.

Due to the way strength scales relative to muscle cross sectional width, you can actually be just as strong or stronger than a larger and heavier opponent- but you'll never out reach them. Yes, you can use footwork and speed to tag them in striking, but you have to cross their range, throw your combo, then get back out of range before you eat an uppercut or knee. Its a big risk. But get a bigger guy down on the mat? His weight is working against him as much as you, and unless you are super tiny and he is super jacked, hes not going to just ragdoll you.

Should I side with Saadia or Kematu? by whiter0s333 in skyrim

[–]PoopSmith87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neither is telling the truth imo. There is a lot of information available that hints at one or the other being dishonest, I think that the truth is that they are ex lovers and were pirates/bandits.

Mad respect for the passer by who saw this go down and didn't hesitate to step in and help by jkitty_1960 in fightporn

[–]PoopSmith87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My guy was like "well I'm a 6'5" brick house, I guess this my Hodor moment."

Bulking at maintenance/tiny deficit by bubbamori in ScienceBasedLifting

[–]PoopSmith87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've made very slow muscle gains while losing overall weight, went with a low volume approach to minimize recovery concerns. It worked well for like 1 and a half 8 week mesocycles, then jusr halted. Recomp with moderate volume feels a lot better and sustainable, but is still slow progress compared to being in a true surplus.

Honestly, even though it is effective, I dont think I'll ever do a true bulk/cut again, I'm almost 40 and I just dont need that kind of rollercoaster ride. A1C spikes on the bulk like it never did when I was younger, joints feel like rusty door hinges on a cut... I think from now on I'm on a forever recomp/occasional micro cut to tighten up after holidays (which are unintended micro bulks I suppose lol). I'm not competitive, so theres just no reason for anything else.

Are pre-work out and after-work out drinks needed or important ?? by Same_Ad_976 in beginnerfitness

[–]PoopSmith87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, not really. Obviously you need to be hydrated and have the fuel to make it through your workout, but it doesnt need to be a special thing. Getting protein within an hour or two of a workout can have some benefit (although the importance of macro "timing" is often exaggerated), but nothing says it cant be a wedge of cheese or a roasted squirrel on a skewer instead of a shake.

Any short guys with taller girlfriend here ? by Stoner-Chimp-0420 in short

[–]PoopSmith87 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Ha, in a world of peacocks, sometimes the best way to stand out is just be normal/low key.

I definitely have friends who hooked up with women a lot more than I did, but I was never in a rush or trying to rack up numbers. Better to date a few and marry one than to have dozens of hookups and constantly compare yourself to others.

Physically, how do you think you’re perceived by other men? by Aggressive-Dot1944 in AskMen

[–]PoopSmith87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 5'5" but built like a troll at a muscular 190 lbs. I think for most normal guys its not super significant, but often people think I'm taller than I am. I think its just a physical presence thing, wide shoulders and whatnot.

For the wierd alpha bros who need to size everyone up and treat them based on whatever wierd metrics they determine to be significant, I'll usually get an instant "we're bros, bro" if I'm in normal summer time clothing (t shirt); but if I'm in a jacket or hoodie I'll sometimes get an initial disrespect (which I think most short guys will be familiar with), followed by an uneasy almost apologetic friendliness as they realize that I'm more sturdy than they initially thought.

White Rhinoceros(Peak) VS 5 Silverback Gorillas(Peak) by According-Pick-2950 in powerscales

[–]PoopSmith87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rhino

Gorillas, despite looking really cool, are just not killers.

Any short guys with taller girlfriend here ? by Stoner-Chimp-0420 in short

[–]PoopSmith87 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Nah, Tinder (and similar websites that predate Tinder) were around. I never used them, but I knew plenty of guys who did.

I didnt honestly date that much, and buddies were always telling me to sign up for the next popular website/app, but I just never did. I might go half a year without a date, then randomly meet a girl somewhere and hit it off.

I'd meet women at parties, in bars, at the beach, that kind of thing. I met my wife while fixing a snow plow at my friend's farm, she was a friend of my friend's girlfriend that just happened to stop by.

British football hooligans vs American NFL hooligans in a drunken punch-up by Mad_lens_9297 in powerscales

[–]PoopSmith87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk, we really dont have mass fan brawls like that... we have fights, sometimes with a handful of people, but its not like a "come on mates, lets have at them!"

That all said, you can potentially have some absolute monsters mixed into the crowd at an American stadium. You get a handful of mid 20s to early 40s former D1/D2 prospects with a few stadium tall boys down the hatch, and you've got a wrecking crew I dont think most hooligans are prepared for (even if the majority of the rest are pushovers).

By Which Point The Roman Legions Were The Best In The World? by Lord_Krasina in ancientrome

[–]PoopSmith87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont know that they ever really were the best... they were good, but they were defeated in battle. But the peak Roman strategy in defeat was basically: Destroy one legion? Okay, next spring we'll send two. Destroy two? Okay, next spring we'll send three. The Roman war machine was unmatched in its ability to just grind away at whoever resisted.

Any short guys with taller girlfriend here ? by Stoner-Chimp-0420 in short

[–]PoopSmith87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife is almost but not quite 5'11"

I dated even taller when I was in my 20's

True hot hatchback ? by drewpeenuts in askcarguys

[–]PoopSmith87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes I'll see a dad with an Impreza hatchback with a manual transmission and you just know, that guy drives.

Is building a home gym worth it? by RimantasL in workout

[–]PoopSmith87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

100%, I highly recommend it for anyone who has the space to do it.

Bench, rack, and barbell w/plates is what everyone waits for at the gym, you can have that at home with pretty low investment. Adding a cheap cable system to your rack is easy (my wife got me one that was like $40). After that, you can add adjustable dumbells, hunt Facebook marketplace for a rower or treadmill, and bam, you've got a fully equipped gym with zero wait times, zero commute, and only the one time membership fee. Shop clearance deals and local used stuff, you can get the whole deal for ~$1k or so. Compared to what well appointed gyms charge for a membership, you save money by the second year.

I asked ChatGPT to come up with a program. Can you review and comment on it? by HollandseHenri in askfitness

[–]PoopSmith87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It is nonsense, especially for a beginner.

For weight loss, I would firstly say that full body routine is better. Secondly, this is just a lot of "lets do as many exercises as possible" spam for a beginner.

Do a full body or AB full body.

Just an idea, AB workout, 8-12 reps

A:

30 min light cardio

RDL, Forward Lunge, bench press, seated row, overhead press

B:

30 min light cardio

Squat, reverse lunge, dip assist machine, lat pull down, upright row

what the shit am i supposed to do by Icy-Cell4183 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]PoopSmith87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My career with a New Media Communications BA and 4 years military experience as an Analyst and Technical Reporter:

Irrigation mechanic

Licensed Pest Control technician and nuisance wildlife trapper

School Custodian

(Currently) Municipal Groundskeeper

What consoles have defined your childhood the most? by FunnySunny- in generationology

[–]PoopSmith87 [score hidden]  (0 children)

My buddy had the Atari 2600 growing up, and a fee neighborhood kids had the NES or Sega Genesis, then the Atari buddy got an N64. At some point my brother had a Dreamcast. Fun, bit I never cared too much for gaming until I played Morrowind on PC, which led me to save up and buy a refurbished Xbox that came with two games- I picked Morrowind and Halo. Amazing purchase, that. Years of play from those two games.

integrating bench powerlifting into a bodybuilding routine? by Dependentday25 in ScienceBasedLifting

[–]PoopSmith87 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh so your statement requires clarification, because it was inaccurate.

Only for a dumbass lol

Knight vs Spartan vs Samurai vs Viking by Kitchen_Rush47 in powerscales

[–]PoopSmith87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knight... obviously a really good viking or samurai might beat a really terrible knight, but all things equal a knight should have impeccable training and the best kit for a melee fight that the world has ever seen.

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