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True, but be careful to not fall into the other extreme. There was a time when I was lifting 3 times a week, every week, bench pressing 100kg, etc. And I tried

True, but be careful to not fall into the other extreme. There was a time when I was lifting 3 times a week, every week, bench pressing 100kg, etc. And I tried to ride a bike uphill (pretty long ride) and nearly puked my guts out. You need both strength and endurance. And some fine motor skills, like playing ping-pong or throwing a frizbee. And some R&R interspersed in there, regularly, otherwise you'll collapse from stress sooner or later. It's probably impossible to have a perfect exercise regime and live a modern busy life, but the bottom line is - diversity is good.

zenciadam 12y ago
A 100kg bench is not extreme strength, sorry. It's "I'm average and I've been at this for 6-12 months" strength.
- Ensorceled 12y ago
  He didn't say it was extreme strength. The extreme he was talking about was "only doing strength" as opposed to the extreme of "only doing cardio".
- endzone 12y ago
  i am shocked that a bunch of dorks with something to prove have used this post as an opportunity to start droning on about strength training, intervals. it's almost like correlation/causation or dunning kruger p.s the average man in a gym can't bench 100kg. maybe a rep or two with some generous spotting
  - zenciadam 12y ago
    nothing to prove. I've totalled 1680 raw.
    - gamblor956 12y ago
      That is quite an accomplishment, considering that the world record is currently only 1102 pounds, set late last year. You clearly must be using a much smaller unit of measure, perhaps grams (1.6 kg, or roughly 3 pounds) or ounces (105 pounds). Either way, that amount of weight is considered below average for a male of average height who has been weight training for more than a few months.
      - zenciadam 12y ago
        A total is the sum of squat, bench press, and deadlift. That 1102 bench is with a multiply bench shirt.
gadders 12y ago
In my daily life, I use strenght more often than I use endurance. And typing takes care of my fine motor skills.

zenciadam 12y ago

A 100kg bench is not extreme strength, sorry. It's "I'm average and I've been at this for 6-12 months" strength.

Ensorceled 12y ago
He didn't say it was extreme strength. The extreme he was talking about was "only doing strength" as opposed to the extreme of "only doing cardio".
endzone 12y ago
i am shocked that a bunch of dorks with something to prove have used this post as an opportunity to start droning on about strength training, intervals. it's almost like correlation/causation or dunning kruger p.s the average man in a gym can't bench 100kg. maybe a rep or two with some generous spotting
- zenciadam 12y ago
  nothing to prove. I've totalled 1680 raw.
  - gamblor956 12y ago
    That is quite an accomplishment, considering that the world record is currently only 1102 pounds, set late last year. You clearly must be using a much smaller unit of measure, perhaps grams (1.6 kg, or roughly 3 pounds) or ounces (105 pounds). Either way, that amount of weight is considered below average for a male of average height who has been weight training for more than a few months.
    - zenciadam 12y ago
      A total is the sum of squat, bench press, and deadlift. That 1102 bench is with a multiply bench shirt.

gadders 12y ago

In my daily life, I use strenght more often than I use endurance. And typing takes care of my fine motor skills.