tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478684001537664475.post2648487149579923314..comments2023-10-04T06:35:40.321-04:00Comments on trashcans in the street: another long and drawn out post of a personal nature that will not interest youkevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08609541267792671155noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478684001537664475.post-86301831347230093972008-12-10T23:39:00.000-05:002008-12-10T23:39:00.000-05:00i agree with everyone about the tight white T help...i agree with everyone about the tight white T helping your cred, but honestly, i think if i saw someone like you (regular gym-goer, nice guy, massive muscles) try to correct my form/give me some advice i would accept it as someone trying to be helpful instead some asshole trying to make me look bad or whatever...davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662632735752721265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478684001537664475.post-69249396648279880702008-12-10T16:22:00.000-05:002008-12-10T16:22:00.000-05:00Haha well I agree with Phil and Dan. I think the ...Haha well I agree with Phil and Dan. I think the guy looking lost is probably looking for help. I also think he would accept said help if he saw you in the white t-shirt.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03208979859638470003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478684001537664475.post-91851868988699601012008-12-10T13:39:00.000-05:002008-12-10T13:39:00.000-05:00that white t-shirt was worn once by mistake. i usu...that white t-shirt was worn once by mistake. i usually wear an under armor shirt that is actually sort of loose at the gym...but yeah, i am thinking my credibility is pretty minimal at this point.kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609541267792671155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478684001537664475.post-83312115573182473312008-12-10T13:15:00.000-05:002008-12-10T13:15:00.000-05:00i think you'd have to wear one of your notoriously...i think you'd have to wear one of your notoriously tight, white t-shirts before attempting to give anyone advice. it would certainly add some credibility.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206794562800508963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478684001537664475.post-24320526757314575232008-12-10T12:51:00.000-05:002008-12-10T12:51:00.000-05:00that's a reasonable point about the machines...you...that's a reasonable point about the machines...you're right that there could be people who use machines due to injuries, but my thinking is that 90% of the time people are choosing to do machines for the following reasons:<BR/><BR/>they have never been taught how to lift free weights and are scared of them.<BR/><BR/>trainers are lazy and it is easier to instruct people on machines that control your form.<BR/><BR/>machines are easier. that's why people do the leg press...it's easy to throw a town of weight on there.<BR/><BR/>i don't hate all machines and i think they have their place, but for most people who are novices, doing these isolation exercises will not get them anywhere. <BR/><BR/>also, people who are not body builders don't really need to waste a lot of their time on stuff like bicep curls...they should focus their energy on exercises that work multiple muscles. pullups work your biceps and allow you to lift a heavier load. people do bicep curls because they've seen them done a lot in the past...it's familiar and can give your arms a good pump, but does not do much for the average gymgoer who is trying to get into shape.kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609541267792671155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478684001537664475.post-23253000182188328912008-12-10T12:36:00.000-05:002008-12-10T12:36:00.000-05:00I think if people obviously want help like that gu...I think if people obviously want help like that guy that had a buddy helping him it wouldnt be out of line to offer some advice. You should befriend him and tell him to juice or go home, k-so style!<BR/><BR/>On the other hand when I broke my wrist and it had recovered for the most part I was able to do curls with one of the cable machines but couldnt do it with free weights. I'm sure some people were looking at me like I'm crazy/stupid but they didn't know my situation. So I'd be hesitant to call people out for using machines. They might have reasons for not going balls to the wall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com