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Sunday, April 24. 2016

Deads

For those interested, I have added a Physical Fitness category to assemble some of our better fitness posts.


Here is all you need to know about the types of deadlifts:  Deadlifts: Which Type is Best For You?


I only do the Conventional,  because I do deads mainly to sturdy-up my "posterior chain," ie neck to back to calf to ankle. It has done a lot for my posture and my overall power. See recent pic of me, below (actually, not me but I self-identify as that so you have to accept it - and if you do not you may not use my bathroom):



Posted by Bird Dog in Physical Fitness at 13:00 | Comments (4) | Trackbacks (0)

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Five free weight exercises : deadlift, squats, bench press, shoulder press and barbell row... all you need.

Cardio : 15 minutes of HII training...all you need.

Everything else is for vanity or due to bad advice.
#1 Old Codger on 2016-04-24 14:19 (Reply)
Correct in all regards.
#1.1 Browndog on 2016-04-24 22:55 (Reply)
I think my heavy calisthenics do me a lot of good in areas of endurance and athleticism, eg ball slams, burpees, jump rope, kettleball games, pull-ups, planks, etc.

Doubt they are time-wasters.
#1.1.1 Bird Dog on 2016-04-25 12:24 (Reply)
I see people in the gym get all excited about curls or bench presses. Whatever.

Being able to lift really heavy objects off the ground is the ultimate test of strength. Legs, back, abs, shoulders, and hands are all tested by the dead lift.
#2 NJSoldier on 2016-04-25 17:27 (Reply)

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