https://youtu.be/c_bU_Os_0Q8
Friday, 31 August 2018
Thursday, 30 August 2018
Wednesday, 29 August 2018
3 day a week program for MMA fighter?
Hey everyone I'm after a decent strength program I can follow with only 3 days a week needed in the gym. I train morning and night for MMA and I'm looking to gain strength that will help translate into fighting. Thanks guys
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
Good Exercises for people with a cast
I’m a 16 year old rower weighing 165lbs and just below 6ft. I recently broke my left thumb and have a cast on. I have it on for 16 days and I’m not supposed to put pressure on the thumb (grip strength typa stuff) I can still do leg work, but I don’t wanna abandon my arms for the 2 weeks, or only use my right arm and create a muscle imbalance. I was wondering if there was an exercises / techniques to maintain strength in my arms
Regime Recommendations
I'm 23 years old and I've been doing a variety of different exercise regimes with mixed results for roughly 9 years. I've never been able to afford a personal trainer or anything like that. I've mostly been doing trial and error on my own and I think I've hit the limit of what I can do without help. My goal is mostly focused on acquiring strength and I would love some input and advice on how best to reach optimum strength for the amount of equipment I have.
Some personal and equipment info
14% body fat: 155lbs: 5'5
I can bench 200 for about 3-5 reps, I can do about 100 push ups in a single go with some significant effort, comfortable curling 80 pounds for about 10-15 reps, Comfortable doing 15 pull ups in a single go, can hold planks for at least a minute. Unfortunately not a lot of info as far as my legs go, they're definitely not my strong point.
I have some access to a gym but not a lot of time to utilize it. If i have to I can make an hour work within a day.
My home equipment isn't the best either. 2 40lb dumbells, 2 20lbs dumbbells, an ab roller, and a pull up bar
Any information regarding optimal regimens or advice about gaining strength would be greatly appreciated
Monday, 27 August 2018
Overwhelmed with training methods for athletic performance
I really need your help with my off-season program to improve my soccer performance (becoming much more stronger and explosive). I'm planning on doing starting strength by Mark Rippletoe to build a good strength base before progressing into more sport specific power and explosive strength. The thing is, I'm really confused as to what training method should follow after SS. I've been researching and have discovered the following methods:
- Triphasic training
- PAP training
- Ballistic training
- Plyometrics
- Explosive strength training
-CAT training
-Olympic lifting
- Weighted jump training ( apparently more specific than Olympic lifting and plyometrics for athletes https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/10-exercises-for-explosive-athletes.html).
I'm a noob, all this information is overwhelming and making me want to pull my hair out because I'm stuck and trying to figure out what to do. I'd really appreciate it if you guys could please tell me the methods to :
1) Ignore
2) Incorporate
3) Blend (if thats even a thing haha)
and the:
4) Time spent improving on each training method (e.g 2-4 weeks)
5) Workouts you recommend (or even the structure so I have an idea)
I am really scared of starting something that won't carryover to the pitch and getting overwhelmed with information. Again, I'd be really grateful if all of you guys could help me and appreciate you making it to the end of this long post.
Much love everyone, have a great day <3 <3 <3
Sunday, 26 August 2018
Bench Press 250-275 and 275-315 1 RM
I'm in the low 170s lb, how long did it take anyone with similar stats to get a 275 1 RM? I don't do any programs but I'm do a planned split where I hit each body part about 2x a week and when I'm training I do work at high intensity, usually near failure on sets (RPE 8 to 10 on set)(whether they're 1-3 reps, or 4-6, 8-12, reps etc) usually do 3-8 reps depending on the day for bench press and incline bench press. Likewise I'd assume it would be a lot harder to go from 275 to 315.
Note: Been training all big lifts, and overall have been lifting for 2.75 years.
Which dumbbell exercises could benefit from added resitance from bands?
I already own some great adjustable dumbbells and I am just about to start lifting more often than normal. I did order some resistance bands, and I want to know when I should start using them.
I understand that bicep curls are easiest at the top of the movement, but adding resistance bands would cause the band to have the greatest resistance at the top of the movement. I'm considering lowering the weight of my dumbbells and addind a band for a better workout. A lateral raise, however, has the greatest amount of resistance at the top of the movement, and addidng a resistance band would be a bad idea. I would not add a resistance band to this exercise.
I'm trying to get a better idea for which exercises would benefit and which exercises would be a detriment. Am I correct that chest exercises would benefit but back exercises would not? I feel the top of a bench press is the easiest whereas the back of a back exercise is the hardest. I'm thinking triceps would benefit from this too.
What about shoulder presses? Is the press most difficult at the top or the bottom? I want the resistance to get harder for exercises where it gets easier the closer you are to completing the concentric motion of the rep.
Saturday, 25 August 2018
Dо ехеrсіsеs strеngthеn уоur musсlе оnlу іn сеrtаіn роsіtіоns, nоt іn аll роsіtіоns?
І'vе rеаd thаt lеg ехtеnsіоns strеngthеn уоur quаd іn соntrасtеd роsіtіоn, dоеs thіs mеаn thаt іt wоn't strеngthеn thе quаd іn оthеr роsіtіоns?
If someone is obese can they still lift while trying to lose weight?
I've heard if you are obese, lose weight first then lift. Why can't you lift while losing weight? What happens?
Саn't Сhеst tо bаr рulluр оn thісk bаr
І саn сhеst tо bаr рulluр оn а nоrmаl sіzеd bаr but І саn't dо іt оn а 6 іnсh dіаmеtеr bаr, оn thіs І саn оnlу dо nесk рulluрs - І'vе bееn stuсk аt thіs lеvеl fоr а mоnth аnd hаvеn't іmрrоvеd аt іt - аnу rесоmmеndаtіоns оn whаt І shоuld dо tо аdvаnсе thе сhеst рulluрs оn а thісk bаr?
Friday, 24 August 2018
29[M] Looking for a workout regime
Hello, I am in the process of transforming my body and becoming healthier. I am 29 5’-10” tall and I have been focused on diet for the last 4 months so far. I have dropped from 306lbs to 235lbs and I feel it is time to start on some shaping and definition now. I am looking for a regime and or advice on where I should start and what workouts I should do. I want to build a little upper body and arms mainly as well as increase my core power. My legs are pretty strong from carrying around weight my entire adult life. I am currently on testosterone supplementation through my doctor and my total testosterone stays around 900-1200 now (up from 120) Here is a pic of where I was and where I am at now.
Thursday, 23 August 2018
Question on deloading
So I am just now switching over to a more intermediate level suited program now that my lifts have basically stalled out. Now that I will be implementing deloading more frequently, my question is what does a routine look like typically on a deload week for you guys? Do you literally just go into the gym and do the warm up sets and leave, or are you still doing high rep accessory work minus the heavy lifting?
How heavy should you train for optimal gains?
If you're at all interested in muscle growth, I'm sure you've witnessed this debate:
On one side you have the camp who swears that strength training with low reps and high loads is the way to grow muscle.
And on the other side, you have the camp who swears that pump training with high reps and low loads is the way to grow muscle.
So, who’s actually right? What’s the optimal amount of reps per set for muscle growth?
I share what research say in this article and video:
r/https://www.ironbuiltfitness.com/reps-for-muscle-growth
Let me know what you think!
What Your Workout Says About Your Social Class (Stupid title but interesting read)
https://ift.tt/2siEQlY
Programming The Power Clean And Barbell Row
I've been doing 5x5 stronglifts for some time now, and while the results are good, I've realized there are some benefits to incorporating the power clean as a regular part of your routine. I'd like to start using it, but I have no idea how to add it in as I don't want to stop doing the row, and I don't want unnaturally long workouts or to suffer from overtraining. Does anybody know of a good way to program both into your routine or have any suggestions?
Wednesday, 22 August 2018
If you could take one supplement what would it be?
I’m not much of a supplement taker but I do enjoy a nice protein shake after a workout. My problem is that I have outer elbow tendon pain when gripping a bar for say bicep curls. Wondering if anybody has found a cure for this? I been to Physiotherapy and have some stretching exercises but not much relief.
New to the BLS workout.
I just started this workout, and I’m a bit skeptical because I’m used to doing at least 8 reps with a maximum rest of 90 seconds. But I’ve plateaued, and I’ve been reading online about BLS and it gets a lot of praise. So I bought the book, and am in the middle of reading it, but I’m wondering if there are any of you that have personally tried it and what your opinions are.
Here is my old workout, which I loved. But again, I’ve plateaued. I would switch between barbells one week, and dumbbells/machines the next to “confuse” the muscles, which I am now learning is a bunch of crap...
5 Day Workout
Chest Day -Chest Incline -Chest Press -Chest Decline -Flys Straight -Flys Decline -Flys Incline -Interval Runs
Back Day -Pull-ups -Deadlifts -Middle Rows -Low Row -High Rows -Pull Overs -Lat Pull Downs -Interval Runs
Shoulder Day -Shoulder Press -Lateral Raises -Front Raises -Reverse Raises -Upright Row/behind the neck press superset -Shrugs -Face Pull -Interval Runs
Arm Day -Dips -Chin-Ups -Skull Crushers -Kick Backs -Rope Tricep Extensions -Barbell Curls -Isolated Curls -Hammer Curls -Palms-Up Wrist Curls -Palms-Down Wrist Curls -Interval Runs
Leg/Core Day -Squats -Hip Thrusts -Leg Press -Leg Extensions -Hip Abduction -Hip Adduction -Leg Curls -Claves -Leg Lifts/Crunches -Obliques -Plank -Torso Twists
Now, here’s my new work out:
BLS workout Warm up with first exercise
Chest & Calves 1. Incline barbell chest press 3x6 155 2. Incline dumbbell chest press 3x6 65s 3. Flat barbell chest press 3x6 175 4. Dips (chest variation) 3x6 25 5. Calves- 2min rest standing 3x6 350, sitting 3x6 140
Back & Abs 1. Deadlifts 3x6 245 2. Barbell row 3x6 175 3. Pull-ups 3x6 25 4. Close-grip lat pull downs 3x6 205 5. Barbell Shrugs 3x6 275 6. Abs- cable crunch 77.5, leg raises, plank
Arms & Calves 1. Barbell curls 3x6 115 2. Close-grip bench press 3x6 145 3. Alternating dumbbell curls 3x6 55s 4. Seated tricep press 3x6 75 5. Calves- 1min rest leg press 3x10, machine 3x10
Shoulders & Abs 1. Military barbell press 3x6 2. Lateral side raises 3x6 3. Bent-over rear delts raises 3x6 4. Abs- cable crunch, leg raises, plank
Legs 1. Squats 4x6 2. Leg press 4x6 3. Romanian deadlifts 4x6 4. Calves- 1min rest standing 3x15, seated 3x15
I’m still doing interval runs for cardio. Any opinions and/or help would be appreciated.
How often to weight train while climbing?
Hey guys! I'm starting a weight training course in university and we meet Monday and Wednesday in the early morning. I am a rock climber (bouldering) and I usually climb 3 times a week on MWF in the evening.
I was initially planning on climbing on MWF evenings as usual, but I've had some issues with pain in my bicep/inner elbow of my dominant arm while climbing occasionally, so I'm concerned that lifting weights in the morning and bouldering later in the same day may put too much strain on my arms.
My question is: is bouldering (essentially body weight exercise of mostly the flexor muscles in upper arms and forearms, some back and upper abs on overhung routes) high enough intensity that it would increase my risk of injury to do both in the same day? And if it is, anyone have any ideas about an optimal schedule?
16-year-old British girl performs a song she penned herself in honour of her late grandfather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k9cK_n1mlg
Low frequency modified 5x5 program
Hi,
I wrote an article on how you can improve the traditional 5x5 program and also how you can train with a low frequency and still get great results. https://modified5x5.wordpress.com/
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
Father sings "I Don't Wanna Talk About It" as a tribute to his deceased brother
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w-ocLJuHRA
Man sings "I Don't Wanna Talk About It" as a tribute to his deceased brother
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w-ocLJuHRA
Monday, 20 August 2018
Two British kids perform a song & rap about the hardships of bullying and get Simon Cowell's golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3Rf5qDuq7M
Sunday, 19 August 2018
Muscle and Strength Loss
Hi all,
I’m a 16 year old male rower standing just a between 6ft and 5’11 and weighing between 164 to 168 lbs.
I’m on vacation with my family so obviously going to the gym isn’t always easy. I took about 4 days ish off then I was able to hit the hotel gym ( which was actually really nice) for the next 4 days. I took 2 more days off then was able to hit an actual gym.
I noticed that my legs seemed much smaller than they had been when I worked out close to everyday of the month for the past 2 months.
I was wondering if it’s just a placebo and I’m feeling anxious just because of the fact that I haven’t been working out as often as usual.
If someone could tell me what the average muscle and strength loss is for someone like me that would be great.
(I’ve been doing a lot of walking as I’m in NYC, usually reaching between 8000 to 15000 steps)
( I’m also a mesomorph body type)
Thanks, Sam
Dumbbеll rоw аrm hеіght
I see it's recommended to have your upper arm parallel to the ceiling like this https://y3x2d2y4.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/one-arm-dumbbell-bent-over-row.jpg would it not be better to pull your arm as high as you can to get more ROM or lat activation?
Saturday, 18 August 2018
Kids save up to make dad’s life long dream come true, his reaction is everything
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGzLPzKMZtc
Baby Shark Dance | + More Kids Songs | Nursery Rhymes for Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExXQQNAdryU
Friday, 17 August 2018
Eric Helms on pre/post workout nutrition and protein timing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gk3vmfMEpE
Thursday, 16 August 2018
[EMSKR] It's been four days, how do I get rid of a jock itch?
It's been four days and my balls and shaft is itchy as hell.
Wednesday, 15 August 2018
Powerlifting
Hey guys,
new to this subreddit, but not new to training. Have been training a mix of powerlifting and bodybuilding for about 2 years now, but now I want to focus on just powerlifting. I found a program that I think looks cool, but I need advice and tips on which days I should do day 1, day 2, day 3 and day 4 for the best recovery and max effort. This is a link to the training routine: https://rippedbody.com/intermediate-powerlifting-program/
Thank you in advance!
Tuesday, 14 August 2018
I Need A Good Dumbbell Routine
I’m a beginner when it comes to weightlifting. I run frequently (was recently running ~45 miles a week), but I just joined a great gym and want to complement this with some lifting. I lifted sporadically back in college, but nothing serious. As far as strength training goes, I do push-ups, but other than that, I do body weight exercises.
Does anyone have a good dumbbell routine they could recommend for a relative beginner? Something that would allow me to lift 3-4 days a week, work out muscle groups equally, and that wouldn’t be too time consuming?
Thanks!
Сlаssіс bаnd рull араrt: оvеrhаnd vs. Undеrhаnd grір?
Which do you recommend doing, or is it worth doing both?
Undеrhаnd ехtеrnаllу rоtаtеs whіlе оvеrhаnd іntеrnаllу rоtаtеs
Monday, 13 August 2018
Tired of being weak
I'm a 20yo 5'4" 135lb Male and I'm tired of being weak.
I can barely bench press 100lb, I have no GF and I'm short on top of it all.
How can I build some real muscle?
5x5program? split training days? 2500calories? 150g protein?
If anyone can help it'd be great, I've tried to lift in the past but I always give up because I feel like might be wasting time / or my program might not be great.
I'm starting out at home and I have no pull up bar + I cant do barbell squats. I can do everything else (rows, deadlift, bench, regular dumbbell squats, any cardio, anything else with barbell / dumbbells)
Over head press tight shoulders
If I can't get me arms in line with my ears in an over head press position (Due to tight Shoulders) should I avoid over head presses, or will the flexibility come with time while doing the exercise?
Саn аnklеs bе strеngthеnеd tо rеduсе сhаnсе оf sрrаіn/rоllіng?
І hаvеn't sрrаіnеd mу аnklе Вut І'm wоndеrіng іf strеngthеnіng thеm wоuld rеduсе thе сhаnсе оf thеm rоllіng оvеr?
Sunday, 12 August 2018
EMSK: Remove your anus hair with hair removal cream
I was having extreme difficulty before trying to use a trimmer to get in the cracks but it was not working.
Then I saw a comment on reddit once about using hair removal cream to remove ass hair.
Wow, the results are incredible. I no longer feel like poop is stuck on my ass hair even after wiping and using soap and water to clean the crack.
It gets extremely smooth, so I recommend leaving a bit of hair as I have noticed my farts are significantly louder and smellier. I am sure this has to do with the hair acting as some sort of filter so when applying the cream, shave off 1 or 2 minutes from the time it says to leave it on for.
Example: If it says leave it on for 10 minutes, wash it off after 8 minutes. The hair comes off in clumps so make sure you have something to catch it in your shower drain.
You'll be much more hygenic when wiping your butt after taking a poop.
[BONUS]
If you trim your pubes often and make a mess - cut the seams of a large garbage bag. Lay it down wherever you need, trim away, and fold up the garbage bag and toss it out.
Increasing weight/strength in snatching.
I want to break a 200# snatch by the end of the year. I currently can snatch roughly 185#. I was hoping to find a good program to develop this movement based on snatch grip deadlifts, snatch grip high pulls, overhead squats, and of course snatches. (Power snatch hang snatch squat snatch etc)
I just don’t know rep ranges and percentages/weight to do for all this. Does anyone have a recommendation or a resource I should look in to to follow? Thank you!
Saturday, 11 August 2018
Son raps for mom on mothers day. She cries. I know its not a dad, but this made me tear up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmyAB1aDm8Y
I worked out five days a week in my summer vacation. I will only be able to workout 2/3 days a week now, how do I get the excercises down?
Which ones do I keep, what's important, what goes well together?
Grandfather and granddaughter singing duo perform "A Whole New World" on Britain's Got Talent. May cause onions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysViIQ4aTO8
Cheap alternative to Rogue Fitness Resistance Bands
Hi everyone, I will be studying in Kuala Lumpur for 4 years starting from next month. I am on a really tight budget so I thought I would get my workout using resistance bands. However, I have been doing powerlifting for so many years that the idea of using measly resistance bands from general department stores doesn’t sit well with me. I want to target and overload the muscles used for the 3 big lifts using bands similar to ones made by rogue fitness. Can anyone suggest a cheaper set of resistance bands. P.S – I will occasionally go to a proper gym or lift something.
Friday, 10 August 2018
Bobo and the Fuss: Kickstarting a children's book written by a dad. Free download for r/DadBloggers!
Hi DadBloggers! Like it says in the title, I wrote a book and am currently Kickstarting it. I figured you all might like a sneak preview of the book just in case you want to tell your audiences to, oh, I don't know... drop by my Kickstarter and give me money? Hey, what a great idea!
The book is based on my own experience bringing my son home for the first time to meet my dog. Obviously the names have been changed to protect the innocent.
Here's the KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1046789819/bobo-and-the-fuss-a-childrens-book-about-new-best
And here's an eBook (draft): http://www.boboandthefuss.com/download/SpecialPeoplesClub/ All I ask in return for the book is that you not share the direct download link.
Happy to answer any questions about the book, my process, or me!
Son scores first NHL goal, father starts crying out of happiness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8av0dvYbE8
Itsy Bitsy Spider | Rhymes for Kids | Cartoon Song for Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kZPcOT2Sl0
Thursday, 9 August 2018
Stepfather who raised girl since she was 5 gets surprised with adoption papers!
https://ift.tt/2OTt1Mt
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
15-year-old singer returns to Britain's Got Talent after previously being rejected by the judges and manages to prove them wrong. He gets the golden buzzer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN5mkRRZeu8
Tuesday, 7 August 2018
Strange feeling when I massage my legs?
I've started lifting about two months ago. Recently I have noticed that when I go over 48 hours without leg training my quads get a sort of itching sensation in certain parts. If I put a lot of pressure on the spot it feels like I am scratching an itch. Anybody know what this is?
Retiring Cop Surprised After Son Speaks on Last Radio Call
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InOFsT0Yurc
Ваnd рull араrts: іs thеrе аnу suреrіоr ехеrсіsеs fоr wоrkіng thе sаmе musсlеs аs bаnd рull араrts dоеs оr іs іt thе bеst іn іt's сlаss?
І'vе rеаd thе Сlаssіс vеrsіоn usеs thе sсарulа rеtrасtіоn musсlеs [rhоmbоіds аnd mіd trарs], іs thіs thе bеst ехеrсіsе fоr thаt оr іs thеrе аnуthіng bеttеr?
Help. good friend has had back surgery after a car accident. Has a weak back and get pain in her knee often.
Hello everyone. I hope you can help me - My friend was in a car accident a while ago and had to have back surgery. Also her knee hurts alot if she doesnt consistently move on it. So sitting for long times can be very painful.
She wants to do strength training and asked me to show her some workouts, I've worked out a lot over the years but Im no expert and Im super afraid I might suggest something that would hurt her. Does anyone have any suggestions to help with overall body strength and fitness without over straining her back ?
Thank you in advance
Monday, 6 August 2018
Need some advice for joint pain in my jaw from lifting heavy weights. (I must be grinding my teeth or clinching my jaw)
I have TMJ in my jaw, and all my life it’s never bothered me other than the popping once in a while. But lately it’s been really uncomfortable and the only thing that has really changed in my life is frequent strength training. I don’t want to quit lifting and I’m not sure how to stop clenching my jaw while I lift heavy since must be habit. Any advice?
[DIY at Home] Basic Strength Training Workouts For Beginners For Men and Women
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hatp61BH8E
Sunday, 5 August 2018
Dad breaks down when his 15 year old son gets the golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN5mkRRZeu8
Saturday, 4 August 2018
EMSK What sexual consent is
It's important to understand sexual consent because sexual activity without consent is sexual assault. Before you flip out about how "everyone knows what consent is," that is absolutely not correct! Some (in fact, many) people are legit confused about what constitutes consent, such as this teenager who admitted he would ass-rape a girl because he learned from porn that girls like anal sex (overwhelmingly not true, by the way), or this ostensibly well-meaning college kid who put his friend at STI risk after assuming she was just vying for a relationship when she said no, or this guy from the "ask a rapist thread" who couldn't understand why a sex-positive girl would not have sex with him, or this guy who seemed to think that because a woman was a submissive that meant he could dominate her, or this 'comedian' who haplessly made a public rape confession in the form of a comedy monologue. In fact, researchers have found that in acquaintance rape--which is one of the most common types of rape--perpetrators tend to see their behavior as seduction, not rape, or they somehow believe the rape justified (in one study, 84% of men who admitted to behavior that met the legal definition of rape said that what they did was definitely not rape.)
Yet sexual assault is a tractable problem, with misperception of sexual intent being one of the biggest predictors of sexual assault. And yes, a little knowledge can actually reduce the incidence of sexual violence.
The following are common misconceptions about sexual consent:
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An overwhelming majority of people require explicit (i.e. unambiguous) consent for any sexual activity beyond kissing in a new relationship. However, even an unwanted kiss can be fatal if the person being advanced upon feels unsafe due to a large discrepancy in size/strength.
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"Token resistance" to sex is virtually nonexistent, particularly for first encounters. The overwhelming majority of men and women who say no to sexual advances really do mean no. It's never reasonable to assume that when someone says no, they don't really mean it (unless you have previously mutually agreed to role-play and have decided on an alternative safe word, in which case it's not an assumption) even if the person has sent extremely "mixed signals," or even engaged in some consensual sexual contact (as many sexual offenses often entail).
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As in other social interactions, sexual rejections typically are communicated with softened language ("Next time," "Let's just chill," "I really like you, but...") and often don't even include the word "no." These rejections are still rejections, and any subsequent sexual activity is still sexual assault. Both men and women are capable of understanding these types of refusals, and to pretend otherwise is disengenuous. Perpetrators often misrepresent their own actions to garnish support, avoid responsibility, blame the victim, and conceal their activities, and re-labeling sexual assault or rape as a "miscommunication" accomplishes those goals. It may not be a good idea to recommend to someone that they try to communicate more forcefully, because like domestic abusers, rapists often feel provoked by blows to their self-esteem, so encouraging someone to communicate in ways that are considered rude could actually lead them to danger. Sex offenders are more likely to be physically violent, and 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men has experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner, so it is far from outrageous to take precautions against physical violence by being polite.
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Consent is not synonymous with desire. For one, there are common misconceptions that an erect penis or erect nipples necessarily signify sexual arousal. It's also possible for someone to be aroused and still not want to have sex. Women often have a physiological sexual response to sexual stimuli that is independent of desire, and may serve a protective effect against injury from unwanted sex. Misperception of sexual interest may increase risk of sexually coercive or aggressive behavior, and studies consistently show men perceive women's actions to be more sexual than the woman intends (93% have misperceived sexual interest on at least one occassion, though most correct their misunderstanding before engaging in nonconsensual sexual contact). Men who date women are less likely to accurately label sexual assault when the victim's interest is even a little ambiguous. One of the most common reasons women fake orgasms is to end unwanted sexual encounters. Sex with an aroused person who hasn't consented is still sexual assault.
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Consenting to engage in some sexual activity does not imply consent for further sexual activity. The kinds of sexual behaviors one finds appealing is highly individualistic. The law is clear that one may consent to one form of sexual contact without providing blanket future consent to all sexual contact, yet most sexual assaults on college campuses happen during a hookup when a man forces a higher level of sexual intimacy than the woman consented to.
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Physical resistance is not required on the part of the victim to demonstrate lack of consent, nor does the law require evidence of injury in order for consent to be deemed absent. Women who try to physically resist rapes are more likely to end up physically injured, while those who try to argue or reason with the offender are less likely to be injured. The increased probability of injury may be small, but the consequences serious. Therefore, some people may err on the side of survival and stick with verbal communication.
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Consent can be legally communicated verbally or nonverbally, and must be specific to engage in the sexual activity in question. Behaviors which don't meet the bar for communicating explicit consent for a particular sexual behavior (like accepting an alcoholic beverage or going to a date's room) are at best indicators of likelihood for future consent.
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Nonconsent can legally be communicated verbally or by pulling away or other nonverbal conduct.
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Submitting to sex is not legally the same as consenting to sex. Some sex offenders kill their victims to avoid getting caught; victims often become compliant during an assault as a protective measure.
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It's possible for someone to be too intoxicated to give valid consent. Contrary to popular belief, alcohol is not an aphrodisiac. (in fact, sober sex tends to be more wanted and enjoyable). Most college sexual assaults occur when the victim is incapacitated due to intoxication or sleep. Deliberately getting a victim too drunk to resist is a tactic used by some perpetrators to commit sexual assault or rape. If someone is blackout drunk, it's a good idea to assume they cannot consent to sex. Here are some easy ways to tell if a person is blackout drunk.
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Intoxication is not a legally defensible excuse for failure to get consent. Heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of sexual offending in certain high-risk men. Intoxicated men who are attracted to a woman are particularly likely to focus their attention on signs of sexual interest and miss or discount signs of disinterest. It's important to be aware of that bias and correct for it. If intoxication were a legally defensible excuse, rapists would just have to drink heavily to get away with rape.
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Wearing someone down by repeatedly asking for sex until they "consent" to sex is a form of coercion. Some forms of coercion are also illegal in some jurisdictions. Genuine consent must be freely given.
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Silence is not consent. Fighting, fleeing, and freezing are common fear responses, and thus not signs of consent. In fact, most rape victims freeze in fear in response to unwanted sexual contact, even though most rapes are committed by someone known to the victim.
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It is necessary to obtain consent from men, too, as men are not in a constant state of agreement to sex.
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Consent must happen before sexual contact is made, or a violation has already occurred. Legally, sexual contact that takes a person by surprise deprives them of the opportunity to communicate nonconsent prior to a violation occurring. There is often a long period of uncertainty described in victim's rape accounts where she felt shocked by the rapist’s behavior and unsure of what was transpiring. In fact, most unwanted fondling, and many rapes, occur because the victim didn't have time to stop it before it happened. Most victims also become compliant during an assault, which is a protective behavior that does not signify consent.
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Consent is ethically (and arguably or definitely legally) required before removing a condom. Many people are unaware they have an STI they can transmit to a partner, there is an antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea on the rise that could literally be fatal, there is no reliable HPV test for men, and herpes might lead to Alzheimer's. It's simply intolerable in a civilized society to knowingly expose someone to those risks without their knowledge or consent.
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The NISVS includes using lies or false promises to obtain sex in their definition of sexual coercion.
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Consent is at least as important (and just as required) in BDSM relationships. It's true that sexual fantasies involving dominance and/or submissions are somewhat common; however, even rape fantasies (i.e. "ravishment play") must be carried out within the context of mutually agreed-upon terms. It's never reasonable to assume that a particular person A) wants to be dominated B) by a particular person C) at a particular time. Sexually dominating a kinky person who hasn't consented is still sexual assault.
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Affirmative consent is generally required on college campuses. For examples, have a look at Yale's sexual misconduct examples, Purdue's consent policy, Illinois', Michigan's, Harvard's, Stanford's, Wisconsin's, Minnesota's, Wyoming's, Indiana's, or Arkansas' university policies on sexual consent. A requirement for affirmative permission reflects the contract-like nature of the sexual agreement; the partners must actively negotiate to change the conditions of a joint enterprise, rather than proceed unilaterally until they meet resistance.
If all of this seems obvious, ask yourself how many of these key points were missed in popular analyses of this viral news article.
If any of this seems difficult, don't worry; most young women expect words to be involved when their partner seeks their consent (and it's fairly common for young men to ask for verbal confirmation of consent. Overall, verbal indicators of consent or nonconsent are more common than nonverbal indicators.
Friday, 3 August 2018
predict 1 rep max plz
today's strength workout. 265lbs close grip paused bench for 30 singles with 2 minutres rest inbetween sets.
What you guys think my touch and go 1 rep max is?
Thursday, 2 August 2018
Is my current workout program good?
So I made this myself and I have been following this since April. I used to be a casual gym goer without any strength or muscle gains whatsoever before I injured my back in 2017 and I have been hitting the gym since March 2018. I designed this strength based program myself and I have seen good progress in OHP and DLs, bench has progressed a little slower and my squats suck. Here’s the program: 3x week
Template - A B A , B A B Workout A Squats - 5x5 Benchpress - 5x5 Barbell Rows - 2x10, 2x8, 1x6 (I can do relatively well in terms of weight compared to other lifts in these.) Barbell Curls - 2x8 Dumbell curls - 2x8 Dumbell Lateral Raises -4x8
Workout B Deadlift - 1x5 , 1x3 , 2x1 (4 sets total, weight keeps on increasing every set) OHP - 5x5 Lat Pulldown - 4 sets of failure (I’m trying to get better at pullups so they can replace these.) Skullcrushers - 2x12 , 2x8 , 1x6 Rope tricep pushdowns - 3x10 Facepulls - 5x12
How do I improve my squat? The progress has been very slow and they are lower than my DLs. Should I try changing back squats with front squats? I couldn’t do FS before due to weak shoulders and back. Any other lower body exercise that you might recommend. Also any changes that I should make in program for better strength?
Deadlift Lower Back Soreness
I'm in high school and am starting to get into weightlifting. I've tried to practice deadlifting form for the first time yesterday with just 20 lbs. Now, I have some minor soreness in my lower back and I read that this is a sign I did the form incorrectly. I watched many videos to try to do it as properly as I could my first attempt.
Is there any common mistake that leads to this so I know what to fix?
Wednesday, 1 August 2018
47'' EZ curl bar
I cannot use straight bar as it hurts wrist.I know the price is real cheap and the ends are narrower.Technically it should be able to hold plates with larger holes.Seeing it will be for benchpress only the plate dont have to sit totally verticle.I cant afford much but want to bench.Link https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Titan-47-Barbell-Weight-Bar-Standard-Ez-Curl-Bar-Home-Gym-Fitness-Exercise-Lift/173422099036?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40972%26meid%3Ddf8784b6974343e49c7a13c89ec7d427%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D152920468957%26itm%3D173422099036&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
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