i think thats stiff leg DL right?
noted. as for the RDL probably was wearing the loose tracksuit, but i do bend my knees, but not as much to accommodate my left knee =/

How can SLDL isolate the hamstrings when there's no hip movement involved ? If you can isolate the hamstrings that means you are doing RDL. I remember seeing this argument quite some time ago.

Comments on form ?

Personally i think it's bad, first time checking my own form. Might need to reduce the weight and adjust

Hey man, I don't disagree with you on your point. Though, that article points out the truth for 'normal' cases - there are certain school of thought and studies that are generally widely accepted for those in the 'normal' population category - people without pre-existing conditions with the 'normal' structure of the human anatomy (proportionate limbs and such), you know, all that stuff. I think it's a 50 technical/50 personal thing. You can have knowledge of the best squatting technique and yet squats are bad for you if you have pre-existing conditions that do not allow you to squat without getting injured. On the other hand, you may be fit to squat and yet you can get injured from poor squatting technique.

It's good to understand some technicalities to each lift as it can help you to understand, when the need arises, how and why you've gotten yourself an injury, if any, and then remedy the problem from a technical stand point. Well, most importantly fix the injury first before you lift again. But if you've tried everything and it still doesn't work, then listen to your body and do what's best for it.

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Added on May 16, 2011, 2:04 am

Ah, right. Differing human anatomies might be a factor here.

Guys, a lot of differing opinions. All I can say is, read up on the correct techniques, then modify in a safe way. Listen to your body.

i do a circuit for forearms. start with wrist curl (50 reps), reverse curl (10-20) and lastly i dont know the name but you hold the dumbbell at the plates area and lift it with your fingers (like gripper motion). do it 50 times. All do it straight without rest.
You'll see your forearms burn
Chow

Something for us Asians to take note of. Yes, we can be this friggin' awesome:

Ok guys, nothing great compared to you pro's but hope I'll be getting there some day. Took a year to get rid of em fats, still a workin progress I guess. No supplements except whey protein and well, a proper diet and enough rest. My diet nowadays sucks balls, stupid cafeteria food, argh!!
108kg - 87kg - 83kg
The last photo was taken sometime in March, lost quite a lot around the waist since then..

ps, can't seem to grow those biceps that much. Skin around my arms are loose as shit, taking quite a while to get firm. Any suggestions workout wise? 

i second this

probably they dun walk the talk.  And ur statement clearly states 'promote'. Maybe yappin' only kot. 

As the saying for BBing goes, bro. It's not how much you can lift, it's how much you look like you can lift. 

Been doing the 2nd method, coz well to be honest, I still have quite a bit of high fat % areas on my body. Always thought bulking and cutting after suited my body better. 

i dont think those big guys bencihing and squatting those poundages la bro.
in order to get big you will still get stronger. sarcoplasmic hypertrophy and Myofibrillar hypertrophy goes both ways...

Read here : Functional Hypertrophy
Chow

hehe, so the thats mean its gona make them heavier with high reps training ? lol

Now i fully HVT my training, seems the training going pretty good, can see some improvement on my shoulder hehe...

dam, that few kg can means years of training T.T. Last time i went through food poisoning, lost 4kg in 4 days, seriously sux.

I didn't do anything drastic like dieting. LOL! Just.... cardio at the end of everyworkout. 15 mins. =P And not running either. I hate running. I think which is why I HAVE to continue this for long term cos the moment I stop fat will accumulate again.

Damn, bro. Waistline is looking good. What's your waist now?

wolf ... you look quite big especially from the back view. Sure can be seen even when wear t-shirt

Very nice, you always was very ripped in the gym. And those triceps cuts seriously show. I have the size but the horseshoe shape is a b**** to come out. What do you do for them?

creatine is not going to retain that much water .. is high bodyfat levels, try to reevaluate your diet and training regime

I know it's a very tough pill to swallow, I went through the same denial stage, I thought I was in shape after training for some time, I looked in the damn mirror -- and didn't suck in or turn sideways. Took tape measurements. Took some relaxed photos.

Boy that was a rude awakening.

This will work almost every time for everyone

1. Strip down to your skivvies.

2. Take pictures of yourself standing relaxed.

3. View said pictures.

4. Commence with diet.

Some may want to add step 5: Keep the pics on your cell phone, or taped to your fridge. Next time you want to order a pizza, review them.