The Workout Thread

[Dolemite]

I just don't understand what the fuck he's doing, or how there's a contest out there that allows you to bend your spine at a 90 degree angle while benching. Fucking bizarre.

[Josh]

Cheaper than buying an adjustable bench.

[FuryFox]

From what I understand, in certain lifting circles, a bench press is just lowering the bar to your sternum and locking it off (you can have an assist on the lift-off). Obviously, if you manage to bring your sternum within inches of the bar, you don't need to move the weight much. I'm sure arching your back activates all sorts of non-isolated muscular support as well, so if all you're concerned with is how far you can move the most weight like, 6 inches, in a position that would never relate to anything practical, then I guess it's legit? Seems like that same slippery slope that leads to those silly pull-ups. At least they're working out.

[Josh]

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[Dolemite]

YYYEEEAAAAHHH

[Kidnemo]

Power lifting rules follow their own rule set, obviously for the average gym goer who just wants to get a good chest pump and move some weights, it's not going to be optimal.

But like anything, when you set up a series of rules, with enough people and enough time, people will find a way to maximize their chances of winning while still staying within the boundary of the rules, if not the spirit of them.

[Diff-chan]

Is the whole "have protein right after exercise" real or broscience?

[Type Ryan]

I've found it to be helpful in recovery, but you don't want to overdo it with the brotein. Chocolate milk is my favorite post-workout drink.

[Diff-chan]

I'm just talking about how some say you should have protein N minutes after a workout.

[Type Ryan]

From what I understand, the sooner the better. Also: stretching.