Recent content by bakenbardy

That sounds like your psoas. Do you sit most of the day? If you do it's quite common to have weak hip flexors which will also make your hamstrings tight. I always stretch out my psoas before heavy squats. I have found a lot more strength in dealifts and squats after adding GHD sit-ups to my...

This depends on the sport or training method. Bodybuilding is going to be different than strength training for example. When it comes to strength training your bodyweight and lift numbers are what determine if you're a novice, intermediate, advanced or elite athlete. You can train for 10...

There is stronger evidence that the Jesus in the bible never existed than there is of his existence. You can use bayesian logic to argue that point. This is the god of the gaps theory and I don't agree with it. Also, just because you have personally spent time talking to people who lack...

The most important things are don't rush it and don't be cheap. You're going to have this forever so scout out the best artist you can afford.

A good strength program will tell you what movements to do, weights to use, when/how to increase weight, rep ranges and when it's time to stop using the program. If you're a novice then I suggest a beginner program like Strong Lifts or Starting Strength. The Texas Method is good for...

Google "Crossfit White Papers" if you want a good source on crossfit HQs antics. The metcon is one of the only outwardly original idea in crossfit but it was taken from the Wrestling Physical Conditioning Encyclopedia. With that said there are some good gyms out there. The gym I trained at...

I have a few hoodies that I rotate.