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by Midwestern Ranger
Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: I think I overdid it.
Replies: 9
Views: 18848

This morning, my upper back is completely cramped and uncomfortable. I'm afraid to do another shovelglove session because I feel it might hurt my back. Been there brother. With every day systems I continualy think of the 1870's-1940's blue collar worker and ask myself what they would do. Yeah those...
by Midwestern Ranger
Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Sledgehammers make great gifts
Replies: 11
Views: 21238

Sledgehammers make great gifts

Back in early December I casually mentioned to my mother on a couple of occasions that I was thinking of upgrading to a 16 pound sledge for my shovelgloving within a couple of months. She's often late with Christmas gifts so I wasn't surprised when a shiny new 16 pounder materialized yesterday. I ha...
by Midwestern Ranger
Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:46 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Bad weather
Replies: 3
Views: 12491

I have a pair of ice grippers that I put on my boots that way I don't need too worry as much about falling on ice. Here's a couple of products. I use the get-a-grip, but I've heard some good stuff about the yaktrax as well. http://www.basegear.com/gripadvanced.html http://www.yaktrax.com/ As for the...
by Midwestern Ranger
Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Do you shug with shoes on?
Replies: 10
Views: 21384

I mainly shugg in a pair of ugly old Crocs. I figure in the very unlikely case I drop the hammer on my foot the extra cushion would help. Don't do it nude, although I prefer to be shirtless because my movements are a little more fluid that way.
by Midwestern Ranger
Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: Grocery Shopping and Urban Ranger
Replies: 5
Views: 15727

Here's an Amazon link to several carts, most have customer reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/tag/folding%20grocery%20cart
by Midwestern Ranger
Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:30 am
Forum: Urban Ranger General Discussion
Topic: urban rangering on bike
Replies: 4
Views: 14460

Should count, you're getting there under your own power. I used to live 1/2 a mile from my work, it took me 5 minutes door to door. If I wasn't in a hurry and the weather was nice I'd add an extra ten minutes or so to get a good energy boost. Not practical now, I'd have to go thru heavy traffic and ...
by Midwestern Ranger
Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:19 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Old Wrist-weights + zip-ties + Hammer = UPGRADES! (pics)
Replies: 8
Views: 18250

Pretty sweet, if any of us ever need to hulk out on a hammer over 20 pounds we'll know what to do.
by Midwestern Ranger
Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Shovelglove and heart health
Replies: 2
Views: 8591

Yeah, I think I remember that from the Science Times podcast. That's the big difference with shovelglove, we aren't taking a couple of minutes rest between sets and allowing our heart rate can go back down.
by Midwestern Ranger
Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Force = mass x acceleration
Replies: 6
Views: 14819

Thanks guys, doing good now. The centrifugal forces of the rotation draw the hammerhead away from me so there was no real danger of hitting myself with it. But there was so much force in the move that a bad grip on the handle jerked my back, which has enjoyed a few other zings in the past. So yeah, ...
by Midwestern Ranger
Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Force = mass x acceleration
Replies: 6
Views: 14819

Force = mass x acceleration

Newton gave us this handy little equation, and while messing around with a non-canon shovelglove move I learned to respect it. Essentially, I went to a secluded part of a local park early one morning last week to shugg and to add in some overhead swings against the trunk of a fallen tree. To warm up...
by Midwestern Ranger
Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:40 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: The Shugging Begins
Replies: 13
Views: 25173

Stoke the oven seems to hit my wrists quite a bit as well. A few days ago I also had extra wrist pain while shoveling, a quick assessment of my form revealed that I was twisting my wrist somewhat when "throwing" the load. I was careful thereafter to put most of the twist in my torso and a little in ...
by Midwestern Ranger
Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: One month of shovelgloving
Replies: 5
Views: 12481

Whatever else happens, results are the best revenge. When people are asking you next summer how you got so buff they'll listen no matter what you call it.
by Midwestern Ranger
Thu Oct 09, 2008 5:24 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Soon to be shovelglover, hopefully
Replies: 13
Views: 25488

I attempted the flip level and scratch the back, but failed :oops: Maybe when the other moves have strengthened me up a bit, eh? Welcome to shugging Neptunus. Flip the lever and hoist the sack are isolation exercises for the biceps and triceps. Tuck the bales and butter churn will also work the tri...
by Midwestern Ranger
Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:35 am
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Gnawing Appetite
Replies: 30
Views: 31912

I make a homemade Chili that I find very filling. Two or three times a month I whip up a big batch of the stuff which has lean ground beef for protein and soaked dry beans for fiber. One batch is good for 6-7 individual meals, I also add fresh bell pepper and onion to every bowl for even more nutrit...
by Midwestern Ranger
Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:48 am
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Adequate Rest?
Replies: 4
Views: 11334

I just got thru with my first week of shugging and while I can say that I didn't feel any burn the following day for the first couple of times, I do feel the burn from yesterday, the last day in a 5 day set. I lifted conventional weights for a couple of years but I believe that shovelglove more accu...
by Midwestern Ranger
Sat Sep 27, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Preparation to start Shugging
Replies: 3
Views: 8984

Here you go Debs: the online timer.
http://www.online-stopwatch.com/
by Midwestern Ranger
Sat Sep 27, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Preparation to start Shugging
Replies: 3
Views: 8984

Picked up my hammer on Friday,a 12 pounder. Went thru a training period yesterday and just finished my first 14 minute set a few minutes ago. Let it be said to doubters that this is rigorous exercise. I most certainly can feel it all over my trunk and upper body. The fourteen minutes goes fast, I se...
by Midwestern Ranger
Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Preparation to start Shugging
Replies: 3
Views: 8984

Preparation to start Shugging

As I said the other day, I'll be on a hammer hunt tomorrow. In the meantime I'm watching the videos and aping the movements with a broom to prepare myself. Anyone do something else interesting to train themselves?
by Midwestern Ranger
Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:34 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: 100 lbs to lose ( I can't believe that number)
Replies: 11
Views: 17509

Hello Justme, You'd better believe that 100 pounds can be dropped. I dropped 80 pounds a couple of years ago. I still have 40 to go, which brings me here. I lost by cutting out really horrible and not especially tasty food like Twinkies and by increasing exercise; even with 40 to go I look and feel ...
by Midwestern Ranger
Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:52 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Casual weightlifter starting shovelglove
Replies: 2
Views: 8067

Welcome! I think it's safer to start on the low side. And I think you'll find it surprisingly challenging, at least initially. The power of leverage makes 12 pounds heavy indeed. I wasn't in the greatest shape when I started with a 12 pounder, but I'm a "big boned" six footer and it stayed reasonab...
by Midwestern Ranger
Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: No S Diet General Discussion
Topic: Spliting the S Days
Replies: 3
Views: 7360

Spliting the S Days

I'm thinking about starting the NoS in a few days. My problem is that I work crazy hours, including weekends. I've taken note that Monday's and Wednesdays seem to be my big eating out days, so to simplify things I figured I'd just split the S days so I could keep my normal habits on those days. I sh...
by Midwestern Ranger
Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:15 pm
Forum: Shovelglove General Discussion
Topic: Casual weightlifter starting shovelglove
Replies: 2
Views: 8067

Casual weightlifter starting shovelglove

Hello everyone, I just discovered the systems a few days ago, it was one of those rare times where everything really resonated with me. It immediately felt true, and after thinking about it my initial impression remained. So I'm starting shovelglove on Friday, after I pick up a sledgehammer. I've be...