Comments for cesimpson

Comment on Master The Met - Year 4 by J.B.

J.B. — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:39:19 +0000

Good luck!

Comment on Web Servers and Lunges by Matt

Matt — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:21:30 +0000

I really like this type of post. Keep it up.

Comment on With Some Salt by J.B.

J.B. — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:00:44 +0000

welcome back!

tires are also good for throwing/bouncing.. sort of like a poor man’s med ball.

re Fax: not if he bought two of them.

sometimes it’s hard to see out side of our prejudices..which is why we have to take things with a grain of.. oh never mind.

Comment on A Dan John Week by J.B.

J.B. — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:17:13 +0000

this is a long week.. it’s been going on for a month.

Comment on Deadlifts and Bench Press by J.B.

J.B. — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:41:24 +0000

Because that’s how you learn. You have to experiment, fool around with your set-up change assistance exercises. See what works for you.

Comment on Deadlifts and Bench Press by Jesse

Jesse — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:52:58 +0000

Ah, when last I commented, I mistook your current setup for something less good than it sounds to be. If you’re already pressing strong and safely, maybe it’s best to stick with what works.

Comment on Front Squats by ces

ces — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:59:25 +0000

I also hope he shows. I’m always interested in working with new people. He’s a smart guy, I bet he could bring a lot to the table.

That would have been great, if I would have thought of it.
On second thought, I’m not sure he would have gotten it. ~shrug~
I would have thought it was funny. Maybe that’s all that matters. =)

Comment on Front Squats by J.B.

J.B. — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:12:02 +0000

I hope he shows up. I am interested to see how he takes to it.
You should have answered him:
The secret of steel has always carried with it a mystery. You must learn its riddle, Conan. You must learn its discipline. For no one - no one in this world can you trust. Not men, not women, not beasts. Steel you can trust.

Comment on Finishing The Week by Jesse

Jesse — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:02:57 +0000

I also meant to say you might have some luck if you start from scratch on 5/3/1 with lighter weights and the new setup and then build into the heavy stuff. I think when I started with the PL setup, my heavy sets were in the 165 range and I was able to spend some weeks getting the hang of it. Now I can keep solid form with a more substantial amount of weight on the bar.

Comment on Finishing The Week by Jesse

Jesse — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:00:32 +0000

Chris,

I made the switch to a PL bench setup on a recommendation from J. Brooks about a year and a half ago to help with some elbow problems that I’d been having for several years that left me not benching at all.

It does feel a little strange at first, but I think it was well worth it in terms of long term joint health. That and I really fee like once you get used to the setup, you are stronger in that tight position.

Probably what felt weirdest was to me was that elbows tucked seems to necessitate a bit closer grip and more tricep involvement. Or at least tucking your elbows makes it feel like a close grip bench press.

In any event, I’ve been bench pressing with this setup steadily since starting with 5/3/1 in maybe September of 2009. I have to say that I’m a fan and that had good luck with both my shoulders and elbows since making the switch.