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[–] la_fupacabra 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

1) I thought ass-to-grass was how you squatted? Have I been doing it wrong this whole time?! Wtf.

2) I've had a PT tell me eating below 1300 calories a day while working out will result in starvation mode in anyone. Even if you're 300lbs. I did not hire her and laughed. She wasn't even fat! But the front desk girls were.

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[–] Swole_is_life 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

1) It is how you squat. Not doing the full range actually puts MORE strain on your knees.

2) We have to remember that pretty much everyone believes in starvation mode. Ask 100 people on the street and 98 of them will say it's a thing. The other 2 probably read FPH. I wouldn't be surprised if it's THE most pervasive myth of modern society.

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[–] Yo_how_r_u_man 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Incorrect (partly). It might be how YOU squat, but it depends on your bar position.

Front squatters and High bar squatters can do ATG due to a lack of stretch along the course of the upper and lower back since both those positions require a mostly upright back.

Low bar squats however require an upper back position that slants forward, since you want the bar to be aligned over your centre of gravity otherwise the bar just falls backwards. Due to this position, depending on your mobility it can become impossible to do ATG.

As for putting more strain on the knees it follows common sense that stopping the load whilst the knees are carrying the brunt of the skeletal force is likely to cause more damage due to longer time spent in that position.

As a low bar squatter I can safely say that I will never try to go ATG when the bar is in that position ever again. I attempted to get some extra ROM (with 120kg/265lbs) and all that happened is my legs refused to budge so my back started bending forwards and lost all tightness. Had to good morning it back up and get my brother to help me rerack the bar as I couldnt get high enough even on tip toes to do it myself despite having unracked it.

Whenever I do front squat however I always go ATG since it is physically possible for me in that bar position.

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[–] click_norris 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

This is the part I don't understand. If I am going to the gym I am going there to improve how I look physically. So if I am there to improve myself I want to ask\take advice from someone that has a body type that I admire. I am not there to find how to become a fat fuck I am there to make sure I am not one. The same thing with a nutrition store I am there for nutrition and why would I take any advice from someone that is obviously not concerned about what they are eating.

Would a sane person take driving advice from someone that has their license suspended from reckless driving? Why should I take advice from someone that has a body type that I do not want.

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[–] RollCakeTroll 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

To be a little bit fair, really big gymbros don't necessarily know much either. They know how to train for themselves, but when they're at such a high level, they don't necessarily know enough for the level you're at. They probably made a lot of noob mistakes and don't even remember those days. Plus, broscience. It's more like being fat means you can't give good advice while being fit means you could give good advice.

I am a little biased because I learned everything I knew getting started from a fit woman.

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[–] click_norris 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

If I take that and flip that to computer knowledge instead of working out I want to to hit myself on the head. Something I take for granted that they should know about a computer...yeah most end users don't so end up thinking but this is so simple why don't you get it. Really good point.

Doesn't matter the gender if they are good teacher.

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[–] EarlPoncho 0 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago 

i dont understand anyone who would hire a fatty. working with fatties really spawned a shitlord in me but there's actually business costs associated with hiring them too. http://www.cfah.org/hbns/2014/obese-employees-cost-employers-thousands-in-extra-medical-costs

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[–] Ash6151 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Oh god a new fatty just started at my job today. I seriously could not believe how entitled and lazy this thing was. People could barely fit around the thing too! Why would they hire someone like that for a fairly physical job is beyond me. I give the thing a month tops before it quits.

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[–] Kronicals 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Too many hams in HR, not enough shitladies and lords as hiring managers. That's my guess.

Also, isn't obesity a disability which makes them perfect for EEO Laws? Like if their fat long enough, they'll surely develop diabeetus which is definitely a disability in those EEO lists.