The first thing that hits me is how quick it is. I was in and out of the gym within 40 minutes, including stretches, warmup sets and breaks between regular sets. I hope this thing works. Have you guys had good results with it? I'm especially interested in getting that "V" form that is most attractive to ladies.
Why "Whatever You Want" Keeps You Single
She says the movie looks dumb; you suddenly agree. She tests you with a little attitude; you apologize for nothing.
You think you're being easy to get along with. She reads something else entirely: a man with no edges. Nothing to hold on to. No friction, no tension, no reason to wonder what he really thinks.
The "22 Rules" taught me to push back — playfully, calmly, without needing her approval. Strange things happened after that.
Day 1 of the Rippetoe plan
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- Start date
"She Wants a Man, Not a Boy"
You asked her if she wanted to grab coffee. Then you asked if the time worked. Then you asked if the place was okay. Then you asked if she'd prefer tea.
Four questions. Four chances for her to say no. Four signals that you're terrified of making a decision.
Plan it. Pick the place. Pick the time. Tell her where to meet you. She'll either show up or she won't.
Either way, you look like a man instead of a scared little boy.
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Yes it works. I'm on it, I advise it to everyone who comes to me for strength training advice.speakeasy said:The first thing that hits me is how quick it is. I was in and out of the gym within 40 minutes, including stretches, warmup sets and breaks between regular sets. I hope this thing works. Have you guys had good results with it? I'm especially interested in getting that "V" form that is most attractive to ladies.
40mins is just what you need. The 3 exercises will stress your body like nothing else. It's easy now, but it will get tough. In a few weeks you'll be glad the 40mins are over.
Don't underestimate 3 times squat a week. You'll the V shape & the X shape.
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squats are seriously, the ultimate excercise.
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Your upperbody is being worked indirectly. Your whole upperbody tigthens when you got heavy weight on your back. The abs also tighthen up to keep you upright.speakeasy said:Oh those squats were surely a workout. I usually don't even break a sweat unless I'm doing cardio, but the squats had me sweating within a couple minutes.
The squats don't do much for your upper body right?
You're getting a full body workout with one exercise.
"You'll Never Feel READY to Walk Over"
Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.
You've been "getting ready" for two years.
She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.
Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.
Those squats I did yesterday have my legs so sore that I can barely walk straight. I had to go up some stairs today and it was MURDER on my legs! I hope I'm better by tomorrow because I'm supposed to be meeting a friend for a bike ride.
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Master Don Juan
train them again, but very light. It helps recovery.speakeasy said:Those squats I did yesterday have my legs so sore that I can barely walk straight. I had to go up some stairs today and it was MURDER on my legs! I hope I'm better by tomorrow because I'm supposed to be meeting a friend for a bike ride.
You shouldn't go too heavy when just starting out. Start light, gradually increase the weight on the bar. Give your body some time to adapt. Squatting 3 times a week is, as you've experienced, very stressing for beginners.