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Thanks for the replies everyone. Just to clarify, the purpose of this isn't intended to cheat. I am a firm believer that the basics need to be there. I do however find uncommon exercises very...

Any responses.... come on guys, will someone show an interest. This could be very interesting.

I think it would interesting to post any uncommon exercises that you have seen and/or performed. This is a serious thread that could be useful to a lot of us, especially those of us in a rut. Post...

Consult a doc if it continues, but...

I use to have it bad and thought I had something wrong (family history of brain surgery). I realized that I was relying on the valsalva too long and that my...

For purpose of weight loss - NO (and can be dangerous)

Hardcore if worn to gym and from gym (intro to Animal Promo DVD) - Awesome!

There are a few considerations that need to be addressed with pregnancy

1) caloric needs ( +150Kcal 1st & 2nd trimester, +300Kcal in 3rd trimester)
2) Heat dissipation (greater need to offload...

A common error I see on lateral raises is the resistance used. It's one of those exercises where ego gets in the way and people end up using too much weight. I fell into this trap but then dropped...

We were cool but his wife said we couldn't hang out anymore because I was just using him

hahaha. stay away from pilates

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f89aubh82f0

Same guy with the horrible deadlift. He grabs a bar with his free hand to help swing up 140lb db and his explanation for "not" cheating that much is priceless. This guy is a tool.
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It sure can, wish mine was bigger. Just look at most of the guys who have won major title and its amazing. Its just one of those muscles that most neglect, especially me.

The groups your refer to generally take more time to show progress. Think about it, they are used so often ever time we take a step. Give it time. Also generally, the seated raise is the best way to...

What you are referring to is the tibialis anterior. While pushing your heals down might cause a little stimulation try instead to place a dumbbell between your feet squeezing is to hold in place, and...

You have a very good point. Science has increased our knowledge of stretching.

Static (hold) stretching should be at the end. It can impair tissue strength and stability if done before a workout....

Do cardio when it suits you. Its about actually doing it. With that being said if you do it before you life you will be fatigued and not able to handle as much weight.

Remember, if you are...

I think everyone figured you would. Did it go well?

Sorry about that, trying to keep it as simple as I could. Although I would have to say that at extreme temps, metabolic energy might decrease due to rate limiting processes and pathways being...

Are you making excuses or chronically fatigued. Most of the time its all mental, but if its a chronic lack of motivation, excessive tiredness, lack of sleep and energy, then take a scheduled break....

If its out of the ordinary...GO TO THE DOCTOR. You should be able to distinguish between muscular soreness and TIME TO BE SMART AND GO SEE A DOCTOR pain. If it persist its probably the latter.

Working out can increase testosterone levels but the hair loss issue is more of a concern about DHT(Dihydrotestosterone). It interacts with the natural production of hair though binding to specific...