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SurfingBuddha

I have a pair of Dewalt gloves that I use occasionally...I don't know if they are available on Amazon, I got mine at Home Depot.

http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/gloves- ... loves.html

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In an effort to keep myself interested and challenged in the exercise world I tried a new workout on Monday. It invovles using a pack of regular playing cards. Each card represents a different SG movement, and the number of reps is based on the number of the card. For example red cards this week hav...

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Congrats on your progress and stick-to-it-ness! To your health in 08!

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I have to agree with David and Deb. I have some old "gym friends" that can't believe that I'm not slinging iron with them anymore. None of them believe me when I tell them what I'm doing. The results speak for themselves...I also happen to be the go to guy when they need rock moved or concrete work ...

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these guys had to be harder than a coffin nail...thanks for passing this one along.

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Congratulations! Keep at it...some enouogh that 16lb hammer will feel light enough.

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Hi Deb!
Thanks for the encouragment...I wish the unbendable are came with a fully articulating shoulder. I doinked mine again in a half-assed high fall...I think I'll be out of the dojo for a couple of weeks. It also means going back to the 10lb hammer.

SurfingBuddha

the cannon ball on a stick is called a "Gada"...and like everything else from indian clubs to kettlebells some is now marking a "new" exercise program with these ancient techniques. I found a site where a guy shows you how to make your own instead of paying $200 for it. http://www.geocities.com/figh...

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Hey Phayze thanks for the links...I have a container that is perfect for the kegbell!

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I recently have gone back to aikido classes and yes, falling hurts more when you get older. Other than the odd bump or bruise I'm surviving quite well, however, everyone in class has been commenting upon my grip strength. A couple of the guys have even asked me what my "secret" training program is.....

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I agree with Kevin...go talk to your Dr and get a consult to see an OT or a PT. Last time I was really injured the PT designed a program of "active rest" to keep me from becoming a complete couch potato.

SurfingBuddha

SG has deeper roots, I ran across this quote from Augustus:
"Only that which is well done is quickly done." How about well done in 14 minutes?

wikki link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustus

SurfingBuddha

Unless this turd credits everyday systems, he's in violation of the digital copyright act, specifically sections 4 and 5.
http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf
This is actionable.
Anyone know a good lawyer to send a cease and desist letter?

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Okay Mike 23! Here goes... After reading your replies on Tues. I tried the dumbell thrusters, keep in mind I was using 10lb dumbells. I got through (or I survived) the four minutes without wanting to hurl...I was tired, but in a good way, however since Tues. evening my calves have been like knots. I...

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Has anyone tried this with regards to SG?? http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle.do?article=04-046-training I like the principle behind it, although I think the 14 minute rule of SG might already qualify as HIT type training. It would certainly explain the bench press results we were taking about a co...

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Can you tell it's been a long day in surgery?? I forgot to post this link to an article I read which is a different version of the same workout that Reinhard is talking about... http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=guy.wisdom&category=life.lessons&conitem=de42ad5c08450110...

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I saw the movie last night and liked it...and I think people that are reading political overtones in it must remember that the movie is based on Frank Miller's comic book (hardback came out in 1999). It's a warrior/battle movie. Historically, King Leonidas did move against the Persians during the ti...

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squats are a great way to warm up....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindu_squat

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I didn't really mean for the conversation to take this route...I hope I didn't sound like I was bragging or anything...I just really surprised myself. Other than a novel way to exercise I really hadn't paid that much attention to gaining strength with SG. Turns out I got it. Reinhard unless you're r...

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Bench update: I pushed 215 yesterday with a little help from my spotter...but I have to say that my shoulder was really sore this morning (painful even)...it's never this bad when I do SG all by itself, even after a day of adding a new movement. Although it has been interesting messing around with t...

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I would have to agree...don't rush into a twelve just yet. Give yourself some time to get used to the movements. If you can get through it all without feeling a burn, then move up. Reinhard is so right to say beware of the progress trap. Slow and steady progress is the way to great strength. Puts a ...

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I have a hard time with pullups (again with the shoulder!) but the yard work tie in is a great one...I moved river rock with a buddy of mine a couple of weeks ago and after an hour he was dead meat. I'll have to think about including pushups. I have been doing squats as a general warmup lately to ge...

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I recently inherited a weight bench from a neighbor that is moving away. I must say that I haven't "lifted" weights in several years because of a shoulder injury from my judo days. Long story short, my max bench four odd years ago was 185lbs. The other day just for kicks I started adding weight to t...

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I completely forgot about that ad...way cool. Is a "one minute hate" going to become part of the SG workout? You could even set new rules for SG, like going over 14 minutes is doubleplusungood...

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hi everyone...using reinhard's phase system, I'm on phase 4 and what I've been doing lately is doing one set of each of the exercises using a 16lb SG (sets consist of 15 reps currently) and then going back and trying to complete the set with my 12lb SG. I'm not sure about total times 'cause I stretc...

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Hi everyone... it's been a while since I posted but when the topic came back up I thought I would throw in my two cents (again)... Since my work scheadule has changed I have been shugging in the early mornings so I have to agree with srbliss. Although I just got Tom Petty's new album so I might be g...

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I got a used truck tire from my father-in-law (he works at Big-O) and started whacking it last week. I have to say that it makes a nice finish to a SG workout. I would advise wearing gloves if you handle a used tire, not only are they dirty, but some of the steel belt thingys can get broken and be q...

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Thanks for the link.

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Hey Deb!
I wonder if the weight is supposed to include the handle? Either that or maybe I should use something other than the bathroom scale?

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I'm wondering if it would change your workout at all to put the ankle weights around your wrists...that way your making your extremities heavier, but not the actual weight all the way out on the end of the sledge...just a thought.

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The one I have been using says it's 16lbs, but after reading some of the posts I actually decided to weigh it on a scale and it comes in at just below 13lbs. So I clicked the 12lb box.

SurfingBuddha

The iTunes thing is a great idea. You guys are going to force me to stop being such a Luddite!

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Thanks!

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Or to put your advise another way, always leave something in the tank. It's only as I get older that I can truely appreciate how smart that really is...no pain, no gain doesn't really work for me. Usually pain=more pain...

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Hi everyone! I have read several posts about music to shovel by...sounds like a great compilation CD...anyway I thought I would throw in my two cents. I usually shovel in the morning and since I'm up before the rest of the house it's just me and the hammer, but I got to have the house to myself and ...

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I've been doing this close to a month and I'm amazed at the progress I've made so far...although there are other posts about the progress trap (BEWARE!) I think this program might just be getting to be more fun the longer you stick with it. So from one newbie to another congrats and happy swinging! :P

SurfingBuddha

hello everyone. I stumbled on this site about a month ago and have been 'gloving for two weeks. I feel great. My only problem has been with a warm up. I tried the 5 tibetian rites but that didn't do it for me. A friend sent me this link: http://pt-connections.com/topfit/publish/Functional_Exercises....

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