Today is December 1st. (I’m a genius!) In addition to my class and work schedule today, I had to swing by GNC to pick up a new shaker bottle. Apparently, a new habit of mine is dropping my bottle on any hard surface possible, and yesterday the cap came to it’s end. Conveniently for my…
I’m a little upset. I’ve been pretty successful recently in my mission to get girls off of elliptical machines and into power racks. I taught my girlfriend how to front squat last week, my friend Anna can pull 205lb off the floor, and I’ve been teaching the Paloff Press to whoever will listen. It’s hard…
Straps are common in commercial gym settings. Usually made of nylon, cotton, or leather, they allow the lifter to attach a heavy barbell or dumbbell to their hand. The use of straps effectively minimizes the importance of grip strength, allowing somebody to lift more weight. The ‘weak link’ for many people is their grip strength,…
There are a lots of awkward things that you find in a weight room. Things such as partner stretching and the thigh abduction and adduction machines usually make people feel a bit uneasy inside. For the most part those things suck, so it’s okay; maybe the should make you feel uneasy inside. Unfortunately, some really…