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Re: lumbar curve while bench pressing?
by Thomas Incledon <hps...@mediaone.net>
fat burners?
by adam whitaker <wildst...@bodybuilders.com>
Re: Left Hip Pain
by Jim Lancaster <Ji...@fox.com>
Bench Press Injury
by Mike Carter <mike...@yahoo.com>
creatine, long distance bicycle training & recovery?
by Tirone, John <John....@fmr.com>
Re: DYSMORPHIA & NORMS
by Brian Williams <winds...@earthlink.net>
Re: fat burners?
by Don Schenck <dsch...@blazenet.net>
RE: fat burners?
by Paul Southern <Nutri...@home.net>
FatTrack from AST?
by <Michae...@denmark.frontec.se>
losing lots of weight and keeping it off.
by J Knight <knight...@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: lumbar curve while bench pressing?
From: "Thomas Incledon" <hps...@mediaone.net>
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 22:41:45 -0700
> Is it considered proper technique to have the small of your back off
> the bench while pressing. If you keep you butt on the bench but curve
> your lumbar anteriorly as much as possible is this considered good form
Mikki:
If you compete in powerlifting and/or competitions where the bench press
1RM is a competitive event, you'll want to work on a mechanical position
that enables you to lift the most weight possible. If you don't compete, I
don't see why you would need to modify your existing bench mechanics. I
don't view excessive arching as good form, but I do view it as necessary
for competitive lifters since it helps them lift more weight.
Later,
Tom
Thomas Incledon, MS, RD, LD, LN, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
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and
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Subject: fat burners?
From: adam whitaker <wildst...@bodybuilders.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 22:38:40 -0700
hey,
ive only been lifting for a few months and was looking for some advice. i
have a little fat i'd like to get rid of but i dont know what the best
thing to take would be. ive heard of a couple, hydroxycut, xenidrine, etc.
but what's the best?
thanks,
adam
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Subject: Re: Left Hip Pain
From: "Jim Lancaster" <Ji...@fox.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 22:41:19 -0700
Greg,
Possibly you've tried this already, but it could be that your hip flexors
are simply tight? It's hard (for me) to explain how to stretch them, but
if you aren't stretching them regularly, this could be a source of the
problem. I haven't experienced pain, but my hip flexors do "hitch up"
sometimes and stretching them out is the best solution. It hasn't
interfered with my full squatting or deadlifting. See if it's just a
flexibility problem.
Best wishes & good luck,
Jim L.
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Subject: Bench Press Injury
From: Mike Carter <mike...@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 06:56:58 -0700
Hi team,
I have injured my right shoulder from benchpressing, too high a weight too
cold. Oh well. I have been stretching as per Tim's pages and a few others
I found. I was wondering if lifting after taking an antiinflammatory would
result in further injury. And if you have used exercises to help heal the
injury I would be greatful if you let me know. In the list. This is
probably writtten about often on the list if so I apologise for asking
again.
cheers,
Mike
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Subject: creatine, long distance bicycle training & recovery?
From: "Tirone, John" <John....@fmr.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 06:57:35 -0700
What would the impact of taking Creatine with long distance bicycle
training be in terms of recovery? What other adverse conditions might
someone have if they are doing 3 100+ days in a row?
Thank you,
John
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Subject: Re: DYSMORPHIA & NORMS
From: "Brian Williams" <winds...@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 06:58:25 -0700
As far as dysmorphic disorders goes, it is important to remember that to be
a disorder, a behavior/perception must have adverse effect on the
individual's life. The mere presence of such thoughts may be (is likely)
nothing more than typical insecurity. While this is certainly up to
interpretation, as I mentioned in my previous post on the matter the
application of such a diagnosis must be taken with care, and heeding the
vagaries of legislative medicine (sic) and pop psychology in the mass media
are much the same as the "fitness guru" problem - counter productive at
best.
Clinically, I feel that an existentialist approach to counseling is the
most effective in dysmorphic disorders. This opinion may derive from my
background more than any data, but in dealing with what amounts to a
paradigm shift in the patient it is easiest to conduct a re-frame from that
approach. The problem lies in the fact that our societal standard belies
what a re-frame seeks to achieve, making it that much more difficult - the
individual paradigm is supported outside of the clinical environment, which
is a new construct for the patient.
>>Yesterday's psychosis and obsession may become today's norms ...<<
This is borne out in my comments on homosexuality in my last post on the
subject, as well as another popular "disorder" (among many...) in the early
part of the last century. Since you mentioned sex, at one point back then
it was thought that a woman experienced two types of orgasms - clitoral and
vaginal. The vaginal orgasm was construed as superior, and a woman who
didn't experience them was given psychotherapy to help her experience the
superior vaginal orgasm. Nowdays this concept is laughable, to say the
least.
Once again we are left with the old maxim - "What is normal behavior in a
society is not necessarily what is healthy."
Brian
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Subject: Re: fat burners?
From: "Don Schenck" <dsch...@blazenet.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 06:58:47 -0700
Adam --
I'm really NOT trying to be a smart@ss ... but a little cardio and a good
diet ("lifestyle") is the best.
Otherwise ... I get nauseaus (sp?) with anything that has yohimbe. I have
found "The Stack" from ISP (www.thepowerstore.com) to be good.
Peace,
-- Don
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Subject: RE: fat burners?
From: Paul Southern <Nutri...@home.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 06:59:32 -0700
As someone that sells these products, I always ask people what they are
doing for fat loss first. Everyone is looking for the magic pill. Fat
burners containing the caffeine ephedrine stack can be effective. Have you
tried eating 5-6 small/balanced meals a day? This is probably the most
effective means I've seen for the average Joe to loose some body fat.
Workouts are also key. Poloquin writes a book called Manly Weight Loss
that has workouts specifically for fat reduction and lean mass gain. They
work on the theory of increasing anabolic hormones through the build-up of
lactic acid caused by supersetting large muscle groups coupled with short
rest intervals. Try a set of 10 squats followed by a set of 10 pull-ups
with less then 60 seconds rest, then do this three times in a row: then try
to tell me that weight training doesn't help the cardio vascular condition.
In preparation for Natural body building shows I use the above techniques
primarily to achieve leanness. To avoid the notion of hypocrisy, I use
thermogenics, usually MD-6 (doesn't make me jittery) stacked with Biotest
Powerdrive, for a little jolt before I train. -Paul
Paul Southern
President,
Nutri-Sport Dublin, CA
4930 Dublin Blvd. Suite 840
Dublin, CA. 94568
(925) 560-1043
FAX (925) 560-0972
NUTRI...@home.com
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Subject: FatTrack from AST?
From: Michae...@denmark.frontec.se
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 06:59:45 -0700
Anyone know the digital skinfold callipers from AST, Fat Track?
Check: http://www.ast-ss.com/Products/fattrack/fattrack.htm
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Subject: losing lots of weight and keeping it off.
From: J Knight <knight...@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 07:02:09 -0700
> Tell us about your exercise. What are you doing
> those 5-6 days a
> week? All weight lifting? other things too?
>
> Edd
I know questions above were intended for someone who
responded to my initial post but thought I'd make
these few points.
I made the initial post having maintained a very large
weight loss and have KEPT IT OFF for over 5 years,
having just reached my 6th anniversary with the weight
control registry at University of Pittsburgh's
program. I accomplished this weight loss entirely on
my own with no special eating or weight lifting
programs other than the following:
1. Relearned how to eat right (adjusted over time) to
take the weight off initially and now as my lifelong
method of eating. I frequently fluctuate this program
and my body will respond accordingly.
2. Incorporated weight lifting into my routine. (I
have now been lifting weights since 1992 on regular
routines which I change frequently. BTW, no one today
can tell I once weighed more than 2x what I do today
3. Vowed to share what I accomplished with other women
struggling in the gym. I too tried 5-7 days of heavy
cardio, sometimes 2 classes per day but didn't take
the last of the 40 lbs off till I truly incorporated
solid weight lifting into the program. Today, this is
my key to keeping off the weight.
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