For all you guys wanting to gain muscle, size, etc.

[gta95]

Re: For all you guys wanting to gain muscle, size, etc.

What do you guys think about kettlebells? I'm thinking about starting to use them to prepare for football

Anyone? I heard some pro football players use them so I wanted to see if they were the real deal before spent 65$ on one

[vinny]

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Not much to work with but here is an old thread on them http://www.operationsports.com/forum...tle-bells.html

[stewaat]

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Anyone? I heard some pro football players use them so I wanted to see if they were the real deal before spent 65$ on one

Here's some bodybuilding.com info

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mahler67.htm

I haven't used kettlebells personally so I can't be of much help.

[eDotd]

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Anybody drink raw milk? Is it really that much better than pasturized, if at all?

[stewaat]

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Anybody drink raw milk? Is it really that much better than pasturized, if at all?

Ummm....not me. I have not heard anything about how it is good for you.

[DC]

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That link in your sig changes lives.

LOL I have sigs and avatars turned off so I forgot I even had that in my sig. Yea man he teaches me alot of stuff

[DC]

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When did I say I wouldn't help if asked?

I love helping people with health and fitness, but the cold hard reality is that most people don't care about being in shape. You know why? Because it takes hard work, dedication, and discipline.

If somebody were to ever ask me tips I'd be happy to help them out.

The problem is this:
We always tell people they should stop smoking because it's not good for them. If I go tell an overweight individual to stop eating a hamburger because it's not good for them I'm viewed as very rude person.

This to me is the problem because we accept people being overweight. Your body isn't supposed to carry a bunch of excess fat.

Oh, and the key word in your statement is "if". The reality is that most people could care less about being shape because it's being accepted in today's world. I'm not bashing people I'm just calling it how I see it. I have more respect for people who take care of their bodies than those who neglect their own physical health/shape.

Can't disagree with anything you said. Harsh but true. Many people don't care but most were born into bad situations (eating habit wise) and we all know once something is instilled in your "DNA" it is hard to change

[USF11]

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Anybody drink raw milk? Is it really that much better than pasturized, if at all?

I have read articles that said powdered milk is actually more beneficial and cheaper for muscle building protein then protein drinks.

Also, i have noticed a significant drop in lean muscle mass since I stopped eating eggs.

[stewaat]

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I have read articles that said powdered milk is actually more beneficial and cheaper for muscle building protein then protein drinks.

Also, i have noticed a significant drop in lean muscle mass since I stopped eating eggs.

On my diet I eat 10 whole eggs a day...haha

Had a great leg workout which involved the best exercise ever: squats.

135x6 (warm up)
185x6 (warm up)
225x8
275x8
295x6
315x4

A spotter would be nice to move up weight...but I might as well just try and increase reps.

Some people go to the bench press for their ego, I go to the squat rack!

*I have very average form though...need to improve hip flexibility!*

[ehh]

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Had a great leg workout which involved the best exercise ever: squats.

135x6 (warm up)
185x6 (warm up)
225x8
275x8
295x6
315x4

Let me know when you get your degenerate meniscus tear!

J/K, kinda. I promised myself I'd never discourage someone from doing squats. You're decently tall, right? 6'3?

[stewaat]

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Let me know when you get your degenerate meniscus tear!

J/K, kinda. I promised myself I'd never discourage someone from doing squats. You're decently tall, right? 6'3?

Yea 6-3 so that makes squatting even harder.

BUT, you're the basketball player and I'm pretty flexible for a guy. I do proper hip warm ups and stretches prior to lifting.

Basketball is the thing that kills your knees!

[ehh]

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Yea 6-3 so that makes squatting even harder.

BUT, you're the basketball player and I'm pretty flexible for a guy. I do proper hip warm ups and stretches prior to lifting.

Basketball is the thing that kills your knees!

Basketball put my knees in the coffin, squats/deadlifts closed the door and piled on the dirt.

[colkilla]

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kettlebells are great. i have a 35 lb and use it a few times a week. it is good for incorporating cardio into the weight training. the swings and stuff you can do with them are great for core training too...

[stewaat]

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I updated my avatar to reflect my personality!

BTW that's a great post above me. Incorporating cardio into weight training is awesome! Two birds with one stone!

Don't be that guy sitting down in between sets checking his text messages...

[gta95]

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Seems like I will be trying kettlebells pretty soon. Now to head off the eBay to get some 35LBs to start