I think I would like to hear that explanation as well

*shrugs* If you like hitting the wall and pushing through, if you like shaking on the edge of failure, focusing and feeling the rush that lets you finish? If you've ever suspected that lifting is just a little bit... masochistic...? Same stuff... Nuff said. I don't want to get bounced off the whole darn board, LOL.

Endorphins.... yum.

Cheers,

Friday

Fridayeyes, I remember that thread.

<whistles innocently again...>

Well, spanking and such aside, another recommendation I've read for helping with balance is making sure you are looking up, not at the mirror or down. I had to play with my balance a bit, but now I find I can keep my back straight, leaned forward just the right amount and go all the way down past paralllel for a full squat. Might help. I also hold onto the cage and stretch/practise a bit the movement with the extra support at the first. Seems to be working. I've bumped my squat from a start of 145 to 165 now, feeling good. (Now I want to incorporate deads in)

Ohhh- you'll LOVE deads...<get's all dreamy-eyed...>
And good call on the looking UP part for squats.

Remember - chest out, butt out, and look up.

Deads are something else I'm going to try. They seem much easier to get the hang of, I just have to find the barbells at the gym! I'm trying to move past my routine revolving around whether I know where the stuff is in the gym or not!

That is what I figure, I like these whole body ones. And I love ATG squats compared to the old 1/4 - 1/2 I used to do back in University. (And still watch guys do in the gym where they are barely going down at all with 300+lbs on their shoulders)

Roflmao for this thread, yall have called back some memories I left in the 80's! CFMP's, dang I havent owned a pair in while.

On another note, Ive found the best way to get into proper deadlift form is to stand with the bar directly over your feet, literally touching your ankles, spread your feel apart, put your hands right above your knees, poke your butt out, adjusting leg positioning, until your stance is comfortable. It really seems to help get the correct position, and not put a strain on the lower back.

Yup. Basic Sir Mixalot posture.

I like big butts and I cannot deny...lalalalalalala

CFM posts!
Turning around and walking back out the door!
Door closing quietly behind me.

Jag

Hmm... maybe it's a good thing I'm married - I can't get too involved in this CFM talk!

BINGO!

Oh My God that's TOO funny!!

Omgosh all this just reminds me i need to get off my fat azz and work out lol...i just hate going to the gym and i have NOOO motivation to work out..anyone got some motivation they can send me? lol


Neme *hates to work out*