Robin Ashe

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Jun 26	comment	Right knee hurts on squat I know people want to hold on to static stretching because they've been doing it for so long, but the research that doing it before any exercise increases injury is continuing to pile up, and has been for more than a decade.
Jun 26	comment	Are calories the only important aspect of a diet? Eliminating any macro nutrient from your diet, be it fat, carbohydrate or protein is a terrible idea. Eliminating carbs is a bad idea, eliminating fat is a bad idea and eliminating protein is a bad idea. It's rather unfortunate that while you recognise fat isn't an evil you've decided to make the same mistake and replace it with carbohydrate instead.
Jun 26	comment	What are the pros and cons of these 3 types of dumbbells? I'd suggest that the FAQ be modified - knowing what to buy is quite relevant to fitness. The Cap Barbell dumbbells are a specific brand, but spinlock and hex dumbbells aren't ever going away and come from so many different brands, any answer will remain relevant.
Jun 26	comment	How to do deadlifts with dumbbells? I initially stacked my hex dumbbells on top of another set of dumbbells to get them raised. Once I'd maxed out the weight I had available (2x50lbs), I worked my way back up again with the dumbbells on the floor as performing them raised helped my range of motion.
Jun 26	comment	What is the optimal sleep schedule for bodybuilding? It's entirely possible that what he does isn't deliberate. I know I get nervous when I have a competition coming up, and I end up just not sleeping as much when that happens. It's not that I'm trying to sleep less, it's that I couldn't sleep more even if I wanted to.
Jun 26	comment	I have extremely bad posture, what can I do? I found doing the third world squat quite difficult initially until I got a ballast. I used a 9lbs toning bar that I held out in front of me to keep myself from tipping over backwards. That helped a lot in the initial stages so I could eventually get to doing it unassisted.
Jun 26	comment	Is there a medical condition that prevents running laps but allows all other exercise? Quite a plausible answer. Of course it would have been much more useful for the doctor to explain that in the note.
Jun 26	comment	How to gain weight for a naturally thin person? I'd say this is good advice for someone who has tried and not seen any results, but someone who hasn't done anything at all yet is better off trying a program themselves and seeing if that works.
Jun 26	comment	How do I avoid stench with my Vibram Five Fingers? I found even washing mine every time they'd eventually stink. Both for the Surge and KSO Models. KSO Trek don't give me a problem though.
Jun 26	comment	Suggestions for a good workout when no gym is available Shouldn't multiple people answering cover the multiple alternatives?
Jun 26	comment	Is it safe to do jogging on asphalt? You'd need to state what you think good biomechanics are.
Jun 26	comment	Why do my forearms and the tops of my hands hurt? I'd edit your question to include that info if I were you.
Jun 26	comment	Is there a way to prevent swollen feet from barefoot running? How long does the swelling last? Does it hurt?
Jun 26	comment	Why do my forearms and the tops of my hands hurt? How frequent are your workouts?
Jun 25	comment	Why is my body shaking during certain exercises? Do you feel tremmors as well when doing modified pushups with your knees down?
Jun 25	comment	Right knee hurts on squat Newer research suggests doing static stretching pre-workout can promote injury, rather than prevent it. I'd stick to dynamic, unassisted stretching.
Jun 25	comment	Push ups/head movements Yep, so naturally it's worth investigating when you're experiencing unusual symptoms while performing any exercise.
Jun 25	comment	What's the benefit of a long tendon and short muscle belly in the forearm? Thanks, I look forward to seeing those diagrams.
Jun 25	comment	Are squats necessary to reduce body weight? Figure 8-2 on page 294 of the 3rd edition.
Jun 25	comment	Push ups/head movements The top of a pushup can be isometric, and you can expect someone to have longer pauses towards the end of their sets.