Guest guest Posted December 16, 2000 Report Share Posted December 16, 2000 I realize that many on the list are coaches, researchers, etc. and require peer reviewed studies in their work, if for nothing else, to back themselves up. I realize that oftentimes the research comes first, but then the true test of it is when folks like me put it to use in the real world. I've found that I've gotten a lot of very good information from a myriad of sources. A little bit from Mel, a little from Chek, a little from Pavel, more from Stuart Mc, Louie , Staley, and yes, from writers in the glossies such as Bill Starr, Randy Strossen, , Gundill, etc. Not everything any of these people says will necessarily work for everyone's situation or at a particular time in their training life. But usually you can glean something and when you've reached an advanced stage of training, one or two " little " things can go a very long way in being extremely helpful. The best piece of advice I got from Check's writings was about trunk stabilization during squats and overhead presses. No, it may not be the way a powerlifter does it, but I'm not a powerlifter. I'm just an old gal trying to save myself an injury that will keep me out of the gym. When I joined this list, Mel told me he not allow a bunch of flaming and backbiting. Just the type of list I was really wanting! I like to read people's opinions and especially those from " the trenches. " It's interesting to compare them to what the research says. And it's also interesting to hear about the ongoing research. A healthy discussion of various methods and why someone likes or doesn't like them is marvelous. It gives me something to think about and maybe even go to the gym to try out an idea or two. So yeah, I'd love a POLITE discussion of the merits and non-merits of Check's ideas. Rosemary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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