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I'm a quantitative analyst working on credit risk modeling at PNC Financial Services. I earned my PhD doing computational neuroscience, working with decision making processes and investigating functional connectivity between different parts of the human brain. I've also worked as a freelance web developer and IT consultant. One of my favorite pastimes is poi spinning.

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Aug
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comment Are there any dumbbell exercises equivalent to the basic squat?
Thanks, I didn't notice. That looks promising.
Aug
11
comment Are there any dumbbell exercises equivalent to the basic squat?
Thanks. I'm thinking that if I want to do a proper squat I'm just gonna have to get the barbell... this doesn't engage the back and core the same way as a standard squat.
Aug
11
comment Are there any dumbbell exercises equivalent to the basic squat?
Can you provide a link to a video or description of technique?
Aug
11
asked Are there any dumbbell exercises equivalent to the basic squat?
Jul
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answered What kind of training accessories must one have to protect themselves at gym?
May
31
answered Why did my legs give way?
May
31
comment Why did my legs give way?
I would suggest seeing a doctor about this, as it's a possibly serious enough problem that a forum answer should not be the definitive solution.
May
31
comment How to lose manboobs?
Heh... +1 for good answer, and +∞ for dunlap disease. Haven't heard that term in a while. :)
May
31
answered What to do with sore muscles
May
31
awarded  Citizen Patrol
May
26
comment barbell squat wrist problems
As a follow-up to this... for about two weeks I began each routine with shoulder dislocations, and I've been working on my form. The problems are now completely gone.
May
6
revised What are some good leg stretches?
add detail about squat stretches
May
6
comment barbell squat wrist problems
So, I tried the shoulder dislocations, and they helped tremendously. Thanks!
May
5
accepted barbell squat wrist problems
May
4
comment What are some good leg stretches?
@ivo - added a bunch. Lots of this info came from exrx.net , which I find to be a pretty good, thorough resource.
May
4
revised What are some good leg stretches?
add a bunch more detail
May
4
comment What are some good leg stretches?
@ivo - There's this nice, big "Add Another Answer" button below... feel free to use it :) Seriously, I'm sharing one that I'm familiar with. I'll add some info about anatomy, but others can share stretches they're familiar with.
May
4
answered What are some good leg stretches?
May
4
comment barbell squat wrist problems
@matt - I haven't tried it, mainly because it's bad form; your back is supposed to support the weight, not the wrist.
May
4
revised barbell squat wrist problems
clarify problem in question title