Matt, Niki & Andrew answer your lifting & life questions. Topics include best pants, jeans, & shorts (for men & women lifters), forearm pain from lifting, what to do between sets, and best song to rally at a dance party. 0:00 Intro 1:20 What to Do if Can't Press Standard Bar? aluminum bars are worth it--can use it for accessory lifts 3:01 What Should I Do Between Sets? should I sit, stand, pace, clean up, etc.? timer can help good to not take your mind away from lifting (unless you're uniquely able to focus quickly) can also see (like Matt & his wife have recently) how short you can make the rests & the workout, in general 6:16 Good Jeans for People with Thick Thighs Michael Kohr's khaki (Andrew) American Eagle makes good jeans for guys (not slim cut) get jeans and then get them tailored Made Well for women (Niki) stress test: dance party? 11:09 Best Everyday Shorts (Non-Training) Benobo's have to be SHORT Bird Dog's plus, how do you FEEL after you eat food (not during, but after) plus, Krispy Kreme donuts what does a short do? show the difference between waist & butt, butt & hamstrings 17:33 Forearm Soreness? probably resisting the bar on your squats need to carry the weight on the back cue: point fingernails to the floor cue: carry the bar on your back really squeeze shoulder blades together to: relax your grip on the bar could be bending your elbows on the deadlift 18:54 Donnie Thompson's Bowtie for Shoulder Pain? would not recommend it for the bench press puts you in "good posture" would recommend not lifting in one don't want you to be yanked into position it's fine to put stuff on that makes you feel better some time (e.g. massage) ONLY for serious athlete 23:48 Dance Song for BLOC Party Dance Party? what would Matt, Andrew, & Niki pick toward the end of a dance party when they need to rally? GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE! Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans. No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial. https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh Special offers from BLOC and our partners: https://barbell-logic.com/offers/ Connect with the hosts Matt on Instagram Niki on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook [email protected]

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