My mantra

[Goosey]

If you can squat, do it
given a choice, do overhead pressing, rather than bench pressing

for your overhead pressing, use dumbells more often than barbells

try all forms of pulling from the floor
dead's, stiffies, tarp bar work

farmers walks will do more for you than most realise

pull-ups and dips work for most people

dumbell rows and shurgs are good

a little arm work does the body good

machines are not the enemy

experiment and have fun

sets, rep's and how many days a week you train is up to you and your ability to recover from one workout to another

eat more protein than carbs, more carbs than fats.

eat more fruits and veg than grains

drink plenty of water.

pick an activity that allows you to improve your conditioning

make lifting a part of your life..a means to improve it
don't let it be a focus on your life

maitain a tranquil mind and outlook on life

conduct yourself in a way that reflects well on lifting

encourage others to take up lifting

 

[El Testicle]

All wise words from the Silver sage

 

[Admin]

sounds good

 

[bozodos]

I agree with most of it, but why DB over BB for OHP?

 

[Goosey]

I agree with most of it, but why DB over BB for OHP?

Many years of pushing over head using a barbell can really cause shoulder complications for some, well most.

im not saying one is better than the other , neither am I suggesting use DB over BB

 

[bigruff]

Why not both?

 

[taurus]

Thanks Grasshopper

 

[Darkoz]

There's some golden nuggets right there, my brother from another mother

 

[Bazza20]

Nice, apart from encourage others to take up lifting. I can't be fucked.

 

[kaz]

Wise words Mr.

 

[Shrek]

Mr??

 

[0ni]

I recently took to leaning against a wall when I do dumbbell overhead pressing
It's kinda like a seated press but feels a lot better

Plus medial delts look good