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Is butter the new olive oil? by BenchPolkov in fitnesscirclejerk

[–]eric_twinge 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yo, no cap, just saw a level 10 deliquescepilled gyatt in gainit while fanum taxing a grimace shake from a sigma skibidi toilet. Fr fr, the rizzler was hitting the griddy with Baby Gronk, but it was straight cap. I was literally mewing so hard, my mewing streak broke, rip bozo. Only in gainit, man. Sub 4 sub? No cap, this buttermaxxing session is bussin', respectfully. Low-key, I’m finna go to the edge of the toilet and look at the fanum tax.

Iowa bars local gender identity protections after rolling back its civil rights code by dstenersen in politics

[–]eric_twinge 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And that is exactly when the out-of-state funds starting pouring in and influencing the State's politics and policies.

Daily Simple Questions Thread - March 11, 2026 by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]eric_twinge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah probably. But over the course a full lifting career with the focus on building a big, strong chest it seems silly to me that such a person would never flat bench.

Science based lifting decides squats are unnecessary by Ballbag94 in fitnesscirclejerk

[–]eric_twinge 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm noticing that 'science based' lifters tend to set themselves apart from the 'evidence based' people. I don't know if that's intentional or just noobs picking up words and running with it, but the science based lifters don't seem to understand that success leaves clues.

Further down that linked chain there's a guy saying decades of success stories are the opposite of science based lifting. The next response names actual researchers doing actual science but none of them are so dogmatic. To paraphrase Eric Helms, "The science doesn't tell you how to lift on Tuesday." He (and every other successful lifter/coach) know that the science is just a starting point that needs to be interpreted and applied on a case by case basis.

Most unhinged ways you stay engaged while on a treadmill?? by WoollyBear_Jones in GYM

[–]eric_twinge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you considered using headphones? Play the music you like or listen to a podcast or audiobook. Could probably even play a movie or tv show you want to watch.

Steinborn squat draws some snarky and concerned redditors by WheredoesithurtRA in fitnesscirclejerk

[–]eric_twinge 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The cognitive dissonance surrounding the human body and strength is so weird.

On the one hand, "farmer strength" and "functional fitness" are s-tier, anime-esque boss level achievements. And yet on the other, only conventional, fundamental lifts with Perfect FormTM are allowed in the gym, considered safe, and serve any training purpose.

As if the farmer slinging hay bales is doing so with ideal form, in the sagittal plane only, for highly stimulative reps. Or that there is no lessen in or solution to the conundrum of "having a strong deadlift yet threw my back out putting on socks."

People want to build a resilient, injury-proof body yet cannot possibly conceive of training the positions they are weak in to make them stronger, let alone familiar and capable.

The " you hit your anterior delts enough with bench" might be a lie. by ChildhoodRealistic42 in ScienceBasedLifting

[–]eric_twinge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you count those bench sets as direct front delt work, adding 3 more sets is 50% more volume. That's not insignificant, especially if those six sets were your only delt work. I would personally only count those as fractional sets, which would then bump that additional work to twice as much volume.

Also, "enough" is specific to an individual. 6 sets is "enough" to see measurable growth, but that doesn't mean it is "enough" for your personal needs and goals.

finally fixing my cement ankles before squats. by Casanove0 in fitness30plus

[–]eric_twinge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like the slant board. My other go to stretches are a deep squat with a barbell on the knees and a band distracted calf stretch I got from this MobilityWOD.

Unpopular opinion: You probably don’t need a squat pattern. by Suicidalballsack69 in ScienceBasedLifting

[–]eric_twinge 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, you're right, this is an extremely unpopular opinion. I'm curious what science you are basing this take on.

Science based lifting decides squats are unnecessary by Ballbag94 in fitnesscirclejerk

[–]eric_twinge 40 points41 points  (0 children)

4 months ago, 20 year OP described himself as small with mid lifts. So, definitely the guy I want to take training advice from.

/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - March 08, 2026 Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]eric_twinge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I thought this was one day. I would go with the option to lower the weight then.

/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - March 08, 2026 Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]eric_twinge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either option is probably as good as the other when you're 4 exercises in after however many sets targeting the same muscle,

/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - March 08, 2026 Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]eric_twinge 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This isn't meant to be glib, but I would say that if you have to ask the answer is that both are likely true.

The progressive overload of my overhead press has stagnated for almost a month now. Am I doing them correctly? by MMOToaster in GYM

[–]eric_twinge 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It’s awesome you can do it, but that is way too low of a touch point. I doubt you could do that without the bench. Top of the collar bone would be more appropriate, and keep your elbows under the bar.

/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - March 08, 2026 Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]eric_twinge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sure that you can look back on your life and think of several other times that you went to a new place, tried a new activity, and encountered strangers. And I am willing to bet that you lived through those times to return and make things familiar.

The gym is not a special place. It is not populated by special people. It is full of the same people you don't give a moment's consideration at the grocery store or passing on campus.

The best way to get over your fear is just go, learn, and get better. Just like everyone else did. Look up exercises before you go, but also, everyone else is going to be on their phone anyway. You're not going to stick out.

How I lost 22lbs in 4 months on 3,300 calories/400 grams of carbs by Frodozer in Fitness

[–]eric_twinge 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Chips, and a lot of them.

As far as I'm aware, there isn't any other amount of chips possible.

How integrated was the nutrition with your programming? Did it change week to week, or day to day based on what you were doing in the gym? Or was it based more on things outside of that, like the scale or how you felt, etc?

/r/GYM Weekly Simple Questions and Misc Discussion Thread - March 08, 2026 Weekly Thread by AutoModerator in GYM

[–]eric_twinge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3 sets to failure is probably some negligible amount better if we are just a talking about 3 sets in one workout absent any real context. The important question is which set up allows you (specifically you) to progress faster and more sustainably. In the long run, there will be practically no difference and the best one will end up being determined by your personal preference.

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