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    Absolutely. They are all going to be putting in...

    Absolutely. They are all going to be putting in anywhere from 12-16 hour days tomorrow and are expected to give their best performance of the year in less than 48 hours. Manage the HOF event...
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    That is pretty understandable. The show was...

    That is pretty understandable. The show was nearly 5 hours old before Goldberg took the stage.
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    Stephanie McMahon's commentary made it very...

    Stephanie McMahon's commentary made it very difficult to enjoy many parts of the women's rumble match. From the weak commentary that consisted of repeating, "oh..... (insert Diva name here)" whenever...
  • Personally, I prefer the GHD because it is the...

    Personally, I prefer the GHD because it is the most versatile. I used a 45 degree angled hyper for years and loved it. I like the reverse hyper but know of many people who didn't because it seemed to...
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    I've never measured my mats. I've got 18 mats...

    I've never measured my mats. I've got 18 mats from 3 different purchase locations. I have noticed a very small difference between each of the manufacturers. All of the mats from brand A are the same...
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    Normal peg board is just fine for your typical...

    Normal peg board is just fine for your typical accessories and is the most versatile option available. I've got a wall of peg board with probably 150lbs of accessories hanging and it's held up just...
  • I feel terrible for Paige but can't say I am...

    I feel terrible for Paige but can't say I am surprised. a 120lb woman with a surgically repaired neck goes back into a profession where neck injuries are notorious. What did people think was going to...
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    It could be inadequate recovery, CNS overload,...

    It could be inadequate recovery, CNS overload, muscle fatigue, failure to warm up properly, lack of mental focus.... or you could have had the very scientific "bad day". Quit kicking yourself, take a...
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    I'd disagree with this completely. We've been...

    I'd disagree with this completely. We've been doing plyometrics all of our lives. Think of all the running, jumping and messing around you did as a kid. How did that result in you being harmed...
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    Box jumps done incorrectly pose more risk than...

    Box jumps done incorrectly pose more risk than reward. Box jumps done properly can be tremendously beneficial, which is why just about every professional athlete whose sports requires explosive...
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    Contrast training is probably the single best way...

    Contrast training is probably the single best way to increase your jumping ability. This is where you do a heavy weight movement followed immediately by a sports movement.

    An example is squats and...
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    It's hard to tell which criticism is from genuine...

    It's hard to tell which criticism is from genuine dislike of these women or which is driven by jealousy that some of these women have muscle and strength that many dudes here would kill for.
  • The more you need to rely on a belt, the more...

    The more you need to rely on a belt, the more you're not relying on your core to provide stability. Too many guys rely on belts and then wonder why they have so many injuries to their core when they...
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    Go to a walk-on tryout. The coaches will decide...

    Go to a walk-on tryout. The coaches will decide what position is best for you based on your athleticism and abilities.

    Truthfully, if you aren't being recruited then your position will be on...
  • Lack of focus (if that is what you are...

    Lack of focus (if that is what you are experiencing) could also be attributed to lower levels of cortisol. Lower levels of cortisol is not uncommon for weight lifters. It is something that can have...
  • Loved some of the matches. Shane/AJ and...

    Loved some of the matches.

    Shane/AJ and KO/Jericho were solid.

    The Raw women's match started well but left a lot to be desired once Nia was eliminated.

    The tag team title match was pretty...
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    What about going to a school parking lot,...

    What about going to a school parking lot, community centre or something during off-hours?

    yes, a wheeled prowler is of use. You may need to use more weight due to reduced friction but the muscles...
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    I like bobcat255's suggestion for the B&R bar....

    I like bobcat255's suggestion for the B&R bar. It'll require regular maintenance (otherwise you can expect it to rust quickly in the Florida humidity) but will give you the best all-in-one that you...
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    Every now and then you have a crummy evening and...

    Every now and then you have a crummy evening and then come across an encouraging message. This inventory of weights brought a smile to my face. Thank you, sir!
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    You've got just under 770lbs of plates. Unless...

    You've got just under 770lbs of plates. Unless you've got a leg press, yes you have more than enough (unless you deadlift or squat more than this). Any more is luxury, not necessity (coming from the...
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