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Seems a bit nitpicky to zero in on that one word, but okay, I added an edit. Strength is strength, I just tend to gravitate towards things that could help me in

Seems a bit nitpicky to zero in on that one word, but okay, I added an edit. Strength is strength, I just tend to gravitate towards things that could help me in survival type situations.

phonypc 7y ago
How do push-ups and pull-ups apply to survival situations?
- mindgam3 7y ago
  Lol. Skeptics out in force today. Have you ever had to hang from or climb something? Or maybe slip and fall off a ledge? The ability to pull your body weight up seems like it could come in reasonably handy in certain situations.
matwood 7y ago
The reason I zeroed in on the word practical is that it is used as a way to put down people doing something different than you. Now you’ve used survival type situations as another way to put others down. Body weight things are great, but they have limits. The best results are going to come from a mix of body weight, power lifting, and conditioning. Any lifting program I have ever done included pull ups, dips, and pushups. Weighted if possible. Also, if survival is really the focus, BJJ should be first above all else :)
- mindgam3 7y ago
  Okay, that's a fair point and thanks for clarifying. To be clear, I'm not trying to put down all lifting - I agree with your point that best results come from a mix. My only problem with lifting culture is one particular subculture which emphasizes growth at all costs, steroids etc, which I find super dangerous and unhealthy. But I concede that I didn't make this clear with my original wording. Also agree about BJJ. Haven't tried it out yet but hope to start training soon.
  - matwood 7y ago
    Bodybuilding is definitely an interesting subculture. They are crazy strong, but just a very different focus. And the health issues are a real problem. Check out the Ronnie Coleman doc on Netflix sometime. I’ve been lifting for almost 20 years now and never had much interest in BB. Power lifting with oly lifts plus a good diet and I was perfectly happy with my appearance. BJJ is definitely a super power. My only complaint is I tried it for awhile 10 years ago and let life get in the way so I quit. You mentioned confidence earlier and BJJ delivers that in spades. It also forces you to be humble. It helps you remain calm in stressful situations. I find myself at work sometimes now when everyone is stressed out wondering if I should fake excitement because I’m able to think calmly. Trying not to oversell it, but it’s pretty great.

Seems a bit nitpicky to zero in on that one word, but okay, I added an edit. Strength is strength, I just tend to gravitate towards things that could help me in survival type situations.

phonypc 7y ago

How do push-ups and pull-ups apply to survival situations?

mindgam3 7y ago
Lol. Skeptics out in force today. Have you ever had to hang from or climb something? Or maybe slip and fall off a ledge? The ability to pull your body weight up seems like it could come in reasonably handy in certain situations.

matwood 7y ago

The reason I zeroed in on the word practical is that it is used as a way to put down people doing something different than you. Now you’ve used survival type situations as another way to put others down. Body weight things are great, but they have limits. The best results are going to come from a mix of body weight, power lifting, and conditioning. Any lifting program I have ever done included pull ups, dips, and pushups. Weighted if possible. Also, if survival is really the focus, BJJ should be first above all else :)

mindgam3 7y ago
Okay, that's a fair point and thanks for clarifying. To be clear, I'm not trying to put down all lifting - I agree with your point that best results come from a mix. My only problem with lifting culture is one particular subculture which emphasizes growth at all costs, steroids etc, which I find super dangerous and unhealthy. But I concede that I didn't make this clear with my original wording. Also agree about BJJ. Haven't tried it out yet but hope to start training soon.
- matwood 7y ago
  Bodybuilding is definitely an interesting subculture. They are crazy strong, but just a very different focus. And the health issues are a real problem. Check out the Ronnie Coleman doc on Netflix sometime. I’ve been lifting for almost 20 years now and never had much interest in BB. Power lifting with oly lifts plus a good diet and I was perfectly happy with my appearance. BJJ is definitely a super power. My only complaint is I tried it for awhile 10 years ago and let life get in the way so I quit. You mentioned confidence earlier and BJJ delivers that in spades. It also forces you to be humble. It helps you remain calm in stressful situations. I find myself at work sometimes now when everyone is stressed out wondering if I should fake excitement because I’m able to think calmly. Trying not to oversell it, but it’s pretty great.