We didn't hit our Open Thread yesterday, so let's do it today instead.Chester: What is your opinion of kids learning how to fight, not with a goal of fighting, but with a goal of Knowing How To Fight? Knowing how to fight is in my opinion a preventative to actually getting into fights. I’m certainly no pacifist. While Martin Luther King Jr. is unquestionably the leader I … [Read more...]
Open Thread: Week 37
Welcome back to our open thread, our forum to throw ideas around. Ask questions, leave comments, let's discuss whatever and learn something.Steve writes: What was your favorite workout or exercise that you thought helped increase bat speed the most? A certain forearm circuit? Hip explosiveness? Steve,Perfect timing. As you know, a not insignificant portion of our … [Read more...]
Open Thread: Week 36
Kicking off Saturday morning with our weekly open thread. Leave your questions or thoughts in the comments. No rules.Today's question comes from Brad: I'll try to keep it short and simple. Like many people I'm out of shape and overweight. I work in the commercial HVAC industry in north Texas. I get up at 5:15, I'm usually out of the house by 6:00. I may not get home … [Read more...]
Open Thread: Week 34
Welcome back to our weekly open thread. For today, I have my eye on two goals:Answer a question posed by Ben Plan an indulgence for late next weekIn April of 2014, Ben wrote: How often would you recommend a cheat meal or even cheat day Kap? Perfect timing, Ben.I’ve been feeling like an indulgence is in order. I’ve been crushing organic yams, eggs, veggies, … [Read more...]
Open Thread: Week 33
Let's kick this off with a question from Mike: What's your opinion on using a hex bar for your deadlifts? Hey, brother.I don’t use the hex bar at all. The straight bar is more difficult and allows you to move more freely and easily. From AZcentral.com: Hex bar deadlifts require less mobility than regular deadlifts. As most hex bars have elevated handles, you don't have … [Read more...]