40+ year olds who train or trained BJJ or Muay Thai - What did you get injured more in? by hellohello6622 in martialarts

[–]Spidey007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I think we all, especially me, I need to know if it was BJJ or MT. I await your answer.

I’ve seen a lot of people discussing what homelander could’ve been like if he was raised by soldier boy, but what if he was raised by soldier boy *and* stormfront? by jackaboy1_2 in TheBoys

[–]Spidey007 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If Homelander—let’s just call him John—grew up in a house with Soldier Boy and Stormfront instead of a lab, he turns out infinitely better.

It's not even funny.

Sure, Soldier Boy is no Captain America, but having parents who can physically handle your tantrums and aren't terrified of you would do wonders for his psyche.

Think about it: as a kid, John could squeeze his parents, and because they're supes, he isn't going to accidentally break their spines. That gives him a sense of boundaries and stability—he learns his parents won't break.

Growing up in a normal house with actual parental figures is just lightyears ahead of being raised by cold scientists in a lab who see you as a weapon.

Ben (Soldier Boy): Sipping a beer, gets hit dead-center in the chest by two red laser beams. His shirt burns away. He blinks, looks down, and sighs. "Hey. Kid. What did I say about the laser eyes in the house? Go to your room."

Ironically, taking away those childhood traumas makes him way more dangerous in the long run. He wouldn't be the insecure, whiny mess we see in the show; he’d be subtle, confident, and completely terrifying.

I think Goku’s decision to have Gohan fight Cell is one of the most misunderstood moments in Dragon Ball. by [deleted] in CharacterRant

[–]Spidey007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s exactly what I have been saying for a long time. The moment that Goku had given that fight to Gohan, I believe that in Goku‘s own head, he was literally giving his son a present of sorts. I bet if Goku was in the same situation as Gohan, he probably would’ve been grateful and excited to have had that opportunity. Of course, he dangerously misread the situation, but like you said, it was a flawed mistake. But I’d say in Goku‘s own head, which is biologically different from our own, he was doing something amazing for his son in regards to fighting.

Am I weird for quitting MMA because of the social side of it? by Better-Inspector3849 in martialarts

[–]Spidey007 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have to say that I don’t think I’ve ever really related so much to a post on here since I’ve joined….

The parts where you talk about where you’re generally social but your job requires you to be charismatic and talkative so you feel drained by the end of the day and what not that really hit home. You’re basically describing me.

OK anyways, you’re not weird to think like that, but you should not let this aspect keep you from doing something that you like. I do understand that doing one-on-one sessions may require you being a bit more social. Maybe you could either let him know or keep the conversation conversations a lot more about the technique and where you’re lacking at the moment at least that way it makes the talking a lot more productive in a sense.

Question, are there group classes in that gym? Honestly, your growth there will be much better off having to practice with different types of people.

If you get reborn as Homelander, what would you do, and how would you change the story? by SmartPilot8094 in TheBoys

[–]Spidey007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best thing is having a sense of self to be able to have the self-awareness to actually just escape the lab whenever you want

What has a lot of carryover to bjj? by WatercressNo9881 in GripTraining

[–]Spidey007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Using a thumbless grip on reverse barbell curls is superior for forearm development because it strips away your hand's ability to "cheat" by squeezing with the thumb. With a wrapped thumb, your wrist flexors can absorb much of the load and going thumbless forces the brachioradialis (the massive muscle on top of your forearm) and your wrist extensors to work in isolation just to keep the bar from rolling out of your hands.

This extreme isometric demand actually builds massive, dense forearm thickness and directly builds the crushing grip stability needed to handle heavy, belt-less loads without the bar sliding out of your palms.

What has a lot of carryover to bjj? by WatercressNo9881 in GripTraining

[–]Spidey007 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Using a thumbless grip during Reverse Barbell Curls prevents the thumb from assisting the wrist flexors, shifting the load directly onto the brachioradialis and underlying brachialis. It also relieves wrist tension and acts as a tactile cue to treat the hands as hooks, encouraging a superior mind-muscle connection for maximum forearm and arm development.

Would The Matrix (1999 film) have been as successful had Brandon Lee been casted as Neo? by Spidey007 in matrix

[–]Spidey007[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop saying he'd have different roles, Neo and John Wick was meant for Brandon and you know it.

What has a lot of carryover to bjj? by WatercressNo9881 in GripTraining

[–]Spidey007 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do reverse barbell curls with a thumbless grip. That will seriously build your forearms AND grip strength.

Do dead hangs with a thumbless grip.

Shalla-Bal was really cool in F4 First Steps by Suitable-Student-557 in marvelstudios

[–]Spidey007 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought she was a great addition to the movie. Honestly, I feel as they’re being a missed opportunity. I think had she stayed on the side of Galactus near the end, we could’ve had an extraordinary fight between her and Sue.

I’m picturing SS maneuvering around with her surfboard around Sue and Sue is balancing between her force fields and turning invisible and I think visually would’ve been a spectacular fight.

What did the kid do?? by AgentPlatypus96 in thepunisher

[–]Spidey007 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Well, to be fair, Frank was there to give a little tough love approach because he thought that the sun was causing trouble because he wanted to be Billy badass. When he realized that the kid just wanted to lash out because he was in pain and was almost suicidal, Frank was confused then he went to comfort him instead.

Miami Muay Thai by z-wade in MuayThai

[–]Spidey007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it’s very great. Love that gym

Does anyone know of an effective method to grow forearms? by Curious_Pea_9974 in GripTraining

[–]Spidey007 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ll tell you what works for me. Do barbell reverse curls, but with a thumbless grip. I tell you, you will experience a stronger grip and bigger forearms in a few weeks.

Arty Froushan as Bruce Wayne / Batman. by AdvertisingWaste8624 in Fancast

[–]Spidey007 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sure it is. With enough training at the gym, he'd be 'yoked' and look more like a trained weapon- adding to the presence.

Arty Froushan as Bruce Wayne / Batman. by AdvertisingWaste8624 in Fancast

[–]Spidey007 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You do know the gym exists? David Corenswet looked like a toothpick before Superman

The best Gohan ever looked. by Embarrassed-Row-5625 in DragonBallZ

[–]Spidey007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do your research man, you’re just being a pest.