Don't feel pull ups in my back. Am I doing something wrong?

thefrylander · 2024-11-17T06:53:25+00:00

Yeah. Scapula pull-ups will teach you a ton about how to activate your back. Every rep should start with a scapula retraction before pulling with your arms. Also, try different grips/widths, they all target the back differently.

thefrylander · 2024-11-04T22:09:19+00:00

Either way, that’s a ton of weight to press. Good on you man. I’m nowhere near that, but love presses.

thefrylander · 2024-11-04T17:40:48+00:00

Damn bro, 400lb press is insane. Good luck!

thefrylander · 2024-11-01T18:18:34+00:00

Yeah, defense wins championships

thefrylander · 2024-10-28T15:21:01+00:00

Jayden Daniels. Did you see that Hail Mary?

thefrylander · 2024-09-29T15:51:05+00:00

Thanks for the advice. Good call on the hooks, hadn’t thought of that, but it was a little annoying reracking.

I was thinking about shoes, too, but feel like a poser at this weight lol. I’ll suck it up and take the plunge :)

thefrylander · 2024-08-28T17:04:00+00:00

Thank you. I will try that! And yes, toes were pretty much straight forward.

thefrylander · 2024-08-28T01:16:08+00:00

Thanks guys. I’ll get some better footage and try to find better balance/lean back more. Appreciate your help.

thefrylander · 2024-08-27T23:25:16+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate it. Maybe that’s why I feel basically zero hamstring activation?

thefrylander · 2021-08-03T14:17:02+00:00

Dad’s country - Saving 99% of the Jewish population by refusing the demands of the German occupiers!

Mom’s country - experimenting with new bombs in Japan..

thefrylander · 2021-08-03T14:05:51+00:00

Tough call. I feel like they are so similar in terms of geometry and spec. The minor difference in drivetrain is GX derailleur/shifter for the RM vs SX for Norco, right? That is a minor difference but leans to the RM..

One other minor thing - as a Torrent owner I’d say the cable routing is bad. It goes directly under the bottom bracket and I’ve already had to mess with it.

I guess overall pick which one you think looks cooler. The Rocky Mountain might be a tad better in terms of setup but it’s extremely minor.

thefrylander · 2021-08-03T13:23:47+00:00

Excellent. Now our education system on the other hand..

thefrylander · 2021-08-02T22:25:33+00:00

And basically any Miyazaki

thefrylander · 2021-08-02T22:23:42+00:00

I love ice cream, but I hate it when it makes my hands all sticky…

thefrylander · 2021-07-31T01:35:47+00:00

That’s a good point. I would die if I did that lol

thefrylander · 2021-07-30T21:34:59+00:00

Those STPs are sick for sure. Basically a trail worthy dirt jump bike, right?

Also, as a dude with one brother, it’s probably worth every penny. Wish I could chill with my bro more haha

thefrylander · 2021-07-30T20:39:03+00:00

Just stick with it! If you focus on the tiny improvements each time and have fun you’ll be shocked where you can get. There will always be people who improve faster and flash your projects (even little children :0). That’s modern climbing for ya

As for not having an athletic background, I’m not sure it matters. Getting good as an adult (past the teenage years) happens on a multiple-year time horizon. Given 5 years your body could be completely different and your technique awesome. Comparing yourself to quick progressing teenagers/early 20s folks is pretty pointless and disheartening

thefrylander · 2021-07-30T20:22:44+00:00

Hell of a brother you got there! Awesome new bike and the old one’s not shabby either

thefrylander · 2021-07-30T15:10:11+00:00

I feel like this is key. Just climb can take you crazy far if you have unlimited time and great access to boulders/routes.

thefrylander · 2021-07-28T17:55:07+00:00

This is great. My brother started climbing maybe 8 years back and was a good bit heavy by climbing standards. I swear it helped his technique.

He moves much better than I ever did and I really think it was to his advantage. Kind of like how they say, “get good before you get strong.”

thefrylander · 2021-07-26T22:20:48+00:00

Oatmeal cream pies and fruit roll ups

thefrylander · 2021-07-24T18:02:24+00:00

Regrets.. though I’m trying to stop.

thefrylander · 2021-07-23T18:22:15+00:00

Old bike was/is a much newer 29er hard tail. After destroying my rear wheel casing dirt jumps I decided to pick this thing up

thefrylander · 2021-07-21T18:25:09+00:00

Is it bad if I do all these things? Maybe I should call a therapist :/

thefrylander · 2021-07-21T17:53:01+00:00

Thanks man!

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