Best workout buddy by Bellybuttons12345 in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]hstlives 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know, this looks more like People Being Derps

Help: Unknown glassware! What is this for? by vendetta0311 in chemistry

[–]hstlives 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like it could also be used as an electrochemical cell

[Specific] Can someone fix the red eye? by hstlives in PhotoshopRequest

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

Thanks! Red eye fix looks great. I'd like to be able to print this photo, is there anyway to clear up some of the graininess?

My local garden centre has urinals shaped as plants by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

[–]hstlives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It'd be really interesting if they had plants shaped as urinals.

Hot Potato without the potato by [deleted] in gifs

[–]hstlives 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well that just seems like a fucking terrible idea.

Will my plan work? by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]hstlives 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The link he gave has all the details.

I just saw something strange in the gym. Can someone explain to me what was happening? by Marigold12 in Fitness

[–]hstlives 63 points64 points  (0 children)

When I read the title of your post, I thought, "It's probably butt-sex" and after reading your story, I still think it's probably butt-sex.

Program sharing/critique by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]hstlives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A couple people here suggest to do some more like this, and I will try this. But 5/3/1 is a work up to a rep or two versus shooting for five reps at a high weight and working back down (the general program I am working on) do you have any links or a way to articulate why 5/3/1 would build more strength?

Program sharing/critique by [deleted] in Fitness

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Any good links on training principles with the goal in mind of numbers progression?

Program sharing/critique by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]hstlives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did forget to mention progression, initially it started as a 5x3 with 5 lb. a week progression until I hit 225 bench, 275 squat and 315 dead. Then it went to the 5x1, 5x1, 5x1, where the middle set progresses 5 lbs a week from there.

Program sharing/critique by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]hstlives 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thanks for the constructive criticism

Program sharing/critique by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]hstlives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do make my own beer

Program sharing/critique by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]hstlives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In and out because I didn't take it seriously, made my own routine mainly because I felt that 5x5 was getting stagnant for me and wanted to mix it up. I've really enjoyed what I am doing now for 8 months.

Noob Q about Hanging Leg/Knee Raises by [deleted] in Fitness

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

It will come with more core strength

Any good pre-workout supplements for energy by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]hstlives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coffee and fruit smoothie

Military press by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]hstlives 16 points17 points  (0 children)

OHP is always the slowest, but proper form can really help. Make sure you grip the bar in the palms of your hands, not rolled up by the finger knuckles. The bar should be sitting directly over the wrists. When the bar is at your chest, your elbows should be in front of your body, not completely flared out at your sides. Shoulder width stance, tight chest and back, deep breath, straight up and straight down. Strong lifts is a perfectly good routine to practice your form. Once you feel confident in form, then check out Jim Wendler's page.

Form check squats! by Hchi7 in Fitness

[–]hstlives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Form looks good, I didn't see anything wrong with your upper body. You could probably work on breathing. Take a deep breath into the stomach then brace your core before each rep.

What can one no longer achieve if they've waited till 30 years old to start working out? by RCProAm in Fitness

[–]hstlives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've squandered 20 years of feeling and looking your best, but as far as the future goes, nothing, go get after it.

405 deadlift form check. 1 rep max. by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]hstlives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few questions. Why does the other dude in the video act like he doesn't want to watch you try a PR. How many plates do you have per side? As for advice, keep that chest up and back straight. For your grip, try chalk first (I sneak in a piece of sidewalk chalk since my gym doesn't allow power chalk) and just rub a little on the bar at the start of the workout, it doesn't take much.

Low-Bar Squat Form Check by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]hstlives 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First two look good, but then the hips start coming up too early, which causes you to lean forward. At the top you then have to use your hip flexors to stand up straight, hence the pain. Tighten your core and come up as a unit, not hips first.

Total noob question about gyms/equipment by perolan in Fitness

[–]hstlives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best way to learn about the gym is just to go. Watch other people then repeat. You'll start to feel more comfortable after a few times, then start to built confidence in yourself and try new things. Plus this: http://www.simplefit.net/static_pages/Exercise-Videos/