"The Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that you’re a god or a total bastard. The Iron will always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the pitch … Continue reading Iron and Soul by Henry Rollins
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Commonalities of Buddhism & Weightlifting
I have been reading Jack Kornfield's book about spirituality and Buddhism A Path With Heart. As a short summary of Part 1: The Fundamentals, he starts with basic questions. What is your goal? He suggests a path with heart is the goal of spiritual practice. Are we in touch with our fundamental goodness? Are we … Continue reading Commonalities of Buddhism & Weightlifting
National Strength and Conditioning Association: Training Load Chart
This chart gives the approximate one repetition maximum for a given set of repetitions at a specific weight. Why is this useful? You can look at something like Starting Strength's standards. I can currently deadlift 320 pounds 5 times for 1 set. So, this means I should be able to lift 370 pounds once. This … Continue reading National Strength and Conditioning Association: Training Load Chart
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