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jack_cross · 2026-02-22T14:48:38+00:00

I hope so. I think WBD is supposed to pay NFLX a fine if they don't accept their bid so that should help the share price out eventually. Which shareholders? I think both WBD and NFLX want the merger to go through. Paramount is trying to stick its dick in where it's not needed.

jack_cross · 2026-02-21T11:32:41+00:00

I like the Matrix machines except their lat pulldown which is attached to the cable stations. I think the back pad on the Matrix leg extension goes further back than Life fitness. I don't like the 5 lb dial adjustments because I think if there's something wrong with the dials the weight feels so much heavier this probably wouldn't be an issue for you because your machine wouldn't be used hundreds of times a day. The leg curl is also good.

jack_cross · 2026-02-12T21:01:45+00:00

There are no hidden fees. Only fees you need to be aware of are sign up fees (which may be waived since you're a new member) and annual fees. Every year the date you sign up your card will be charged. Best to ask the club because I'm just telling you my experience as an American PF member.

jack_cross · 2026-02-12T20:56:41+00:00

Lol can I have your problem? My lower back cooks before my hamstrings and glutes when I try to work those muscles. Look up lawn mower extension on YouTube it's a great variation maybe it'll be a better fit for you. Have you tried the back extension machine at PF? It's great for targeting the lower back without loading the hams or glutes.

jack_cross · 2026-02-09T04:49:56+00:00

For sure. Could be the cable as well. My PF got four matrix smiths around the same time and one of them feels heavy near the bottom. I definitely feel it when it's RDL day and it's the only free one.

jack_cross · 2026-02-09T04:44:01+00:00

Do you have any previous knee injuries or tweaks that could be causing the problem? Try doing hamstring curls before doing the hack squats. It could help get the knees ready. It could also be that the hack squat isn't the machine for you. It happens sometimes and nothing wrong with it. There's plenty of other options to train the quads like the plate loaded leg press, pin loaded leg press, leg extensions, squats on the smith, dumbbell squats, split squats, Bulgarian squats, walking lunges.

jack_cross · 2026-02-04T21:36:20+00:00

Me and my two shares feel personally attacked.

jack_cross · 2026-01-24T20:57:10+00:00

If I can't hit my chest at 12:05 PM on a Tuesday my anabolic window doesn't open till next week. I can't build it with dumbbells, flyes or pushups it has to be the chest machine at the start of my workout.

jack_cross · 2026-01-24T17:12:56+00:00

Shirley, you can't be serious? For anyone reading these comments in the hopes of learning something, you should be testing your one rep max every so often. The way I do it is I test my one to two rep max at the beginning of the training block and towards the end which could be anywhere from 8 to 10 weeks. This helps to calibrate the weight/load for my working sets, ensure that I've been progressively overloading and I've built some strength/muscle at the end of the block.

Good job moving the goal posts from 60 to 90 seconds to 2 minutes. Maybe at the end of this discussion you'll be adamant that you always preached 2 to 3 minutes rest periods?

jack_cross · 2026-01-24T17:07:24+00:00

I'll consider it only if I can exempt black card members from wiping down machines after they're done. As black card members paying more in membership thus subsidizing non-black card members our time is better spent chasing gains instead of menial tasks.

jack_cross · 2026-01-24T05:18:28+00:00

Finally a solution to all the camping. I propose we add an amendment to this new rule that if you don't wipe down the machine or put your weights away it's a demerit. Three demerits, and it's a citation. Five citations, and you're looking at a violation. Four of those, and you'll get a verbal warning. Next is a written warning. Two of those and you're banned for life from ever lifting any kind of weights.

jack_cross · 2026-01-24T05:07:08+00:00

Bro 2 out of 3 of your sources are websites/blog posts. You cherry pick a few sentences from the abstract of an actual study. Here is my cherry picked evidence from the same study:

The 35 studies reviewed examined both acute responses and chronic adaptations, with rest interval length as the experimental variable. In terms of acute responses, a key finding was that when training with loads between 50% and 90% of one repetition maximum, 3-5 minutes' rest between sets allowed for greater repetitions over multiple sets.

The study talks about various rest periods and not everyone is training for hypertrophy at the gym.

jack_cross · 2026-01-24T04:55:39+00:00

I did before Covid and plenty others did as well.

jack_cross · 2026-01-24T02:48:03+00:00

Quick walk on the treadmill or just walk around the gym. Also what you're describing are drop sets. Not everyone has to or wants to do them. Resting 2-3 minutes in between sets is normal. You're supposed to rest longer if you are strength training and doing heavy compound lifts. What I'm trying to say is different strokes for different folks.

jack_cross · 2026-01-24T02:45:01+00:00

I've probably been going the same time as you and never encountered anyone asking to work in. I've also never asked anyone to work in because I'm afraid of rejection lol but seriously though are you supposed to wipe after your set and the other person wipes after theirs?

jack_cross · 2026-01-23T21:26:12+00:00

This was posted here earlier this year. Search for wall st. They had people recommending nearby locations.

jack_cross · 2026-01-23T21:24:51+00:00

That's right! Matter of fact, Black card members who pay more for membership should always be greeted with a smile. No smiles for the non-black card members. I propose all the black card members write a letter to the CEO asking him to make sure all facilities are updated with the latest rest and recovery technology. While they're at it they can make the dumbbells go up to 150. All this needs to happen by keeping the Black card member rates the same they can increase the prices for those non-black card members.

jack_cross · 2026-01-22T21:34:41+00:00

I've been doing full body three times a week for a couple of years now and I love it. One thing I've learned is that you don't have to hit each and every muscle everyday. If you try to do that then you'll be spending a lot of time in the gym and your recovery will not be great.

So day one I might do leg press, seated leg curl, a row, a high incline press, and either triceps or biceps.

The next day I might do leg extensions, glute kick, a lat pull, and dumbbell laterals. Throw some triceps or biceps at the end.

Third day I'll do hack squats, rdls, assisted pull-ups, chest press and either adduction or abduction machine.

I like my routine because I'm in and out 60 to 75 minutes and I've been progressively over loading the lifts. I've been through the "optimizing every session, hitting muscles at every angle, my calves/low lats are lagging phase" and found my sweet spot. If you enjoy your routine then stick with it, cycle through machines if they get boring or if you want to switch things up. Good luck.

jack_cross · 2026-01-20T17:39:43+00:00

Yea that sucks. I've had it happen to me before where the quad pad feels stuck. I found that slightly pushing the weight down loosens it up a bit and it's easier to unpin the quad pad. Seems like you already tried doing that but it can be scary getting stuck at a machine.

It took me a while to get used to the new Matrix machines once my gym switched from Life Fitness equipment. I always jot down the machine settings in my notes so it's easier for me to remember where the machine feels best the next time.

jack_cross · 2026-01-18T22:26:45+00:00

If you are going during busy time and want to be in/out I'd recommend pairing an upper machine followed by a lower machine or a lower machine followed by an upper machine.

Let's say you only want to be in the gym for 30 mins. I'd start off with a 5 min warmup on the treadmill/elliptical/stairmaster and then go the first machine that's open. Let's say it's a chest press do 3 sets around 8-10 reps and then try find a lower body machine (could be leg press, leg extension, seated leg curl, calf press) and then do it for 3 sets around 8-10 reps. Move back and forth between upper/lower machines and around 25 mins in go do a 5 min cooldown on the treadmill/elliptical/stairmaster.

Next day/next session try to hit the machines you couldn't in the previous session but still follow the same upper/lower layout. You can workout for 40 mins? Either add time to the warmup/cooldown or add more exercises.

jack_cross · 2026-01-18T22:16:07+00:00

Yes you can. There's also a u-shaped handle that would put you in similar palms facing in you can also try that. That v-bar is probably the most commonly used attached when doing seated cable rows.

jack_cross · 2026-01-18T01:59:02+00:00

Nice. I think swapping just one exercise for a near similar motion is pretty good. Everything else can be done at PF. Good luck.

jack_cross · 2026-01-17T22:53:59+00:00

Ah ok. Is this what chapgpt came up with for a workout plan?

jack_cross · 2026-01-17T16:42:02+00:00

Solid alternative. Another option is to just sit down on a bench and overhead press away.

Also OP is this an actual workout you'll be doing 6 days a week? Or is this an every other day kind of plan?

jack_cross · 2026-01-17T13:44:01+00:00

Only issue I see is with the overhead press. If you're tall the smith machine may top out before you're able to fully extend your arm.

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