OT: Jets Lounge: The Farts Have Just Started

[Romang67]

Haha actually it's the story of my life. I hate it when women come on to me... makes me feel yucky.

Yeah, I can sympathize.

 

[DarthMonty]

Haha actually it's the story of my life. I hate it when women come on to me... makes me feel yucky.

At my age I'm happy if anybody comes on to me! Old, young, straight, gay; to me it means I'm interesting enough for someone, anyone, to try. Of course it's usually old and crazy dog ladies at the dog park, but whatever.

 

[LadyJet26]

At my age I'm happy if anybody comes on to me! Old, young, straight, gay; to me it means I'm interesting enough for someone, anyone, to try. Of course it's usually old and crazy dog ladies at the dog park, but whatever.

29 and I get the drunks and ugly guys. Usually when I'm working evening shifts lol.

With the boyfriend I don't even remember who made the first move. I think it was him.


Summer colds suck. All stuffed up and supposed to go to the beach today but all I want to do is lay on the couch and watch movies

 

[GJF]

First ever planking football goal was scored in German 4th tier. Congratulations.

 

[allan5oh]

http://www.***********/r/IAmA/comme...burke_president_of_you_can_play_and/?sort=top

Some good stuff there

Is it true you read HFBoards proposals and laugh at them with other NHL people? Also do any NHL players you know read the boards? Cause people are relentless there.

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[–]BurkieYCP 14 points 57 minutes ago

Yes. When I was with Philly I would sit around with scouts from other teams and say "Ok, according to this we are trading you Giroux for Alex Burrows and a conditional second. I have no idea what it is conditioned on."

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[StronGeer]

http://www.***********/r/IAmA/comme...burke_president_of_you_can_play_and/?sort=top

Some good stuff there



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Hey guys! They notice us!

 

[Constable]

Hey guys! They notice us!

Someone finally remembers us!

 

[Romang67]

I should do something about the fact that I can't do full reps on bench.

 

[StronGeer]

I should do something about the fact that I can't do full reps on bench.

... wat

 

[Romang67]

... wat

I can't do full reps. I can't physically touch my chest with the bar.

And that's not only because I put 200lbs on the bar and then fake a shoulder injury to impress girls.

 

[Shakey Rustie]

I should do something about the fact that I can't do full reps on bench.

How tall are you? Where do you grip the bar?

 

[Romang67]

How tall are you? Where do you grip the bar?

5'10. It doesn't really matter where I grip the bar. Even if I hold it close enough for my elbows to almost touch my body, I still can't go all the way down. It's annoying. I should probably stretch more.

 

[Shakey Rustie]

5'10. It doesn't really matter where I grip the bar. Even if I hold it close enough for my elbows to almost touch my body, I still can't go all the way down. It's annoying. I should probably stretch more.

Are you able to go further down if you use dumbbells?

 

[Romang67]

Are you able to go further down if you use dumbbells?

Yes! And I really don't know why.

 

[Shakey Rustie]

Yes! And I really don't know why.

Could it be too much weight? Also is your technique (grip, posture, breathing, driving the feet when pushing up) the same?

 

[Romang67]

Could it be too much weight? Also is your technique (grip, posture, breathing, driving the feet when pushing up) the same?

I doubt it. I can go lower with heavier weights on dumbbells than I can with a lighter weight on the bar.

I guess it's possible that I'm able to readjust the grip on the dumbbells on the way down... Other than that, I think my technique is the same in both situations.

 

[Shakey Rustie]

I doubt it. I can go lower with heavier weights on dumbbells than I can with a lighter weight on the bar.

I guess it's possible that I'm able to readjust the grip on the dumbbells on the way down... Other than that, I think my technique is the same in both situations.

Without actually seeing you lift my last question would be when you bench press with the bar do you have someone spot you? The psychological factor of the weight without a safety net is a huge factor when lifting.

 

[Romang67]

Without actually seeing you lift my last question would be when you bench press with the bar do you have someone spot you? The psychological factor of the weight without a safety net is a huge factor when lifting.

No, I don't have anyone spot me, but I have never been able to go all the way down, even when I had someone consistently spotting me. I think I would be able to drop another inch if I had someone spotting me, but still not all the way down.

 

[allan5oh]

Then do it with an empty bar, and slowly add weight.

 

[Shakey Rustie]

Just to clarify, the standard weight of an Olympic bar used for bench is 45 lbs. Key word is standard, it could very well be more at the gym you are at.

 

[Shakey Rustie]

PS totally saw Mike Keane at the store yesterday

 

[Romang67]

Then do it with an empty bar, and slowly add weight.

Gonna start to do that a few times, see if there is any improvement.

 

[StronGeer]

Could very well be a shoulder thing. If your shoulders/back are not in the proper place when you start the lift, it places undue stress on the rotator cuff which both hurts it as you increase weight, but also reduces the range of motion.

There's a Youtube video which helped me, which I can't really link due to colourful language. Just search "retract the scapula". The dude is a bit of a goof, but what he has to say is actually very helpful.

 

[Romang67]

Could very well be a shoulder thing. If your shoulders/back are not in the proper place when you start the lift, it places undue stress on the rotator cuff which both hurts it as you increase weight, but also reduces the range of motion.

There's a Youtube video which helped me, which I can't really link due to colourful language. Just search "retract the scapula". The dude is a bit of a goof, but what he has to say is actually very helpful.

I have never heard anyone suggest that before. Gonna try it tomorrow, but I really don't think I've done it up to this point, so this may actually solve it!

 

[dobiezeke*]

Yes! And I really don't know why.

Have you ever been able to go all the way down?