The benefits of resitance training

[David Jamieson]

You might wind up at the same gym as her:

http://i.imgur.com/aARar.jpg

:)

[MightyB]

The weights a little too heavy for her - her form is bad, look at how she's arching her back - I could help her with that :) I'd do it for free because I wouldn't want to see her get hurt.

[Taixuquan99]

The weights a little too heavy for her - her form is bad, look at how she's arching her back - I could help her with that :) I'd do it for free because I wouldn't want to see her get hurt.

I want her to arch her back.

[MasterKiller]

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs27/f/2008/183/3/7/Chris_Hansen_by_the_chosen_pessimist.jpg

[JamesC]

The weights a little too heavy for her - her form is bad, look at how she's arching her back - I could help her with that :) I'd do it for free because I wouldn't want to see her get hurt.

There's nothing wrong with arching your back during bench press. In fact, it is sometimes unavoidable in people with poor flexibility because you're supposed to be squeezing your shoulder blades together.

It also shortens the range of motion, making it easier, but more efficient.

For instance, here is a girl in a powerlifting comp. You can see the floor on the other side of her:
http://www.xtremeintensity.com/chalkdustchampions/images/JenniferThompson297.5-bench.jpg

[Punch.HeadButt]

She could make a really, REALLY big sandwich!

[IronFist]

You're supposed to arch your back when you bench press.

You're supposed to keep your ass on the bench, though. A lot of guys do what is called "humping the ceiling" where they arch their back but their ass comes up, too. lol. That is wrong.

The flat back bench pressing is bro science. Even worse is some people keep their back flat and put their feet up on the bench with them. That's an injury waiting to happen AND you're unstable as heck.

Shoulder blades touch, butt touches, back arched, feet on the floor.

The woman in the pic posted has good form.

[IronFist]

Here, this is the wrong way to do it:

http://www.leehayward.com/2008pics/badbench.jpg

[HumbleWCGuy]

Actually, you should arch your back when you bench press. The natural motion of your arms is to move in an arch. Therefore, arching the back is correct and best. The arms cannot travel on their correct path if you put your low back flat against the bench. However, your butt should stay on the bench.

[JamesC]

You're supposed to arch your back when you bench press.

You're supposed to keep your ass on the bench, though. A lot of guys do what is called "humping the ceiling" where they arch their back but their ass comes up, too. lol. That is wrong.

The flat back bench pressing is bro science. Even worse is some people keep their back flat and put their feet up on the bench with them. That's an injury waiting to happen AND you're unstable as heck.

Shoulder blades touch, butt touches, back arched, feet on the floor.

The woman in the pic posted has good form.


Actually, you should arch your back when you bench press. The natural motion of your arms is to move in an arch. Therefore, arching the back is correct and best. The arms cannot travel on their correct path if you put your low back flat against the bench. However, your butt should stay on the bench.

Why you guys copying me? Copy cats.

[SPJ]

the resistance of my weak mind needs some training

instead of waiting for iCloud in iOS5 for my ipad 2

I got to have the myCloud in EeePad from taipei, taiwan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tqkhTO4k1Q8

why, my sis and bro in taiwan, they have it since may 2011.

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[Scott R. Brown]

Why you guys copying me? Copy cats.

Is that what the "C" means in your name? Cat?

If it is then it should be, "Copy Cat's"!!!!!:p

[HumbleWCGuy]

Why you guys copying me? Copy cats.

LOL... They are concurrences, but they aren't copies. We added some additional reasoning.

[JamesC]

LOL... They are concurrences, but they aren't copies. We added some additional reasoning.

Pfft... My response is the only REAL response. Your response doesn't count because it didn't come from a legitimate source and because you don't wear as cool of a hat as me. Also, I know ancient chinese secret Iron Pubic Hair gong fu.































:D

[bawang]

i also trian the iron pubis skill. every morning and night i dip my pubis in dit da jow, they are sharp as needles.

[JamesC]

i also trian the iron pubis skill. every morning and night i dip my pubis in dit da jow, they are sharp as needles.

What's your favorite iron pubis technique? I prefer "Worm Leaps from Fuzzy Peach." No can defend.

[bawang]

my door guarding moves are "hedgehog rubs whiskers" and "thousand needles pierce eye"

they are essential techniques for assassinating a gay opponent

[lkfmdc]

never understood why "real" kung fu people are opposed to weight training

http://www.kellyolexa.com/storage/image001.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1304029143 879

do they not realize the potential to boost your chi?

http://granthestonfitness.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/girl-squat-bw.jpg

[bawang]

those white women look like they can clench their vagina and rip your penus right off.

[SPJ]

never understood why "real" kung fu people are opposed to weight training

http://www.kellyolexa.com/storage/image001.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1304029143 879

do they not realize the potential to boost your chi?

http://granthestonfitness.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/girl-squat-bw.jpg

good postures

protecting your back/spine all the way

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[IronFist]

never understood why "real" kung fu people are opposed to weight training



Because they hear nonsense like "big muscles make you slow" or "lift with your tendons" from their instructors.

I also think there is kind of a fear in parts of the TMA world where they don't want other people to get big and strong because they themselves are not big and strong. This also leads to the myth of "you don't need big muscles" because they want to make themselves seem tougher to the average person who is already impressed by big muscles

The truth is, all else being equal, the stronger and/or bigger guy will win.

Drastic differences in skill can allow a smaller and/or weaker guy to defeat a larger opponent. We've all been schooled by a skinny little BJJ guy when we were noobs. Maybe some of us here are that skinny guy who schools noobs. But give them equal skill and the big guy will win.

So the answer to your question is: because of myths and fear.

And I'm one of those reformed "you don't need big muscles/to lift weights" guys.

The other reason is because they actually believe it is true. For years I believed weight lifting was counter productive. Glad I got past that limiting belief.

[lkfmdc]

you know I was just joking and looking for an excuse to post pics of babes, don't you? :eek:


Because they hear nonsense like "big muscles make you slow" or "lift with your tendons" from their instructors.

I also think there is kind of a fear in parts of the TMA world where they don't want other people to get big and strong because they themselves are not big and strong. This also leads to the myth of "you don't need big muscles" because they want to make themselves seem tougher to the average person who is already impressed by big muscles

The truth is, all else being equal, the stronger and/or bigger guy will win.

Drastic differences in skill can allow a smaller and/or weaker guy to defeat a larger opponent. We've all been schooled by a skinny little BJJ guy when we were noobs. Maybe some of us here are that skinny guy who schools noobs. But give them equal skill and the big guy will win.

So the answer to your question is: because of myths and fear.

And I'm one of those reformed "you don't need big muscles/to lift weights" guys.

The other reason is because they actually believe it is true. For years I believed weight lifting was counter productive. Glad I got past that limiting belief.

[bawang]

Because they hear nonsense like "big muscles make you slow" or "lift with your tendons" from their instructors.



this trend started as recently as the 1960s. big muskles has always been intergral part of kung fu.

for imperial examinations there had been people that deadlifted 415 pounds, no supplements no diets no juice, mad respect.

[Scott R. Brown]

you know I was just joking and looking for an excuse to post pics of babes, don't you? :eek:

My only concern is that you thought you needed an excuse!:eek:

The only reason to post pix of babes is BECAUSE THEY ARE BABES!!!!!:D

[Scott R. Brown]

In fact why don't we have a sticky thread just for pics of babes????

[lkfmdc]

My only concern is that you thought you needed an excuse!:eek:

The only reason to post pix of babes is BECAUSE THEY ARE BABES!!!!!:D

http://www.projectswole.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/squat-girl.jpg

http://www.10in30.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/girl_squat.jpg

http://www.crossfitintrepid.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/6a01156f82e030970c011571252ebe970c-800wi.jpeg

because he made me do it

[Scott R. Brown]

Guilty and LOVING IT! :D

[Frost]

You might wind up at the same gym as her:

http://i.imgur.com/aARar.jpg

:)

you guys saw this and all you could talk about was whether or not she should be arching her back......:eek: