Iron to Ink Newsletter
| Editors Intro - Exciting news for Wannabebig - BIG developments! | |
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| Article Updates - This issues articles | |
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| Tips and Tidbits - Forearm Foe | |
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| Poll Results - How long does your gym session last? | |
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| Ask Maki - Recently strained my lower back doing leg presses | |
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| Support Wannabebig - Ways for you to support Wannabebig | |
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| Editors Intro | |
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Hi everyone,
I have some really exciting news to announce this issue. I wish I could tell all, but I really would be giving too much away if I did. In the next few months though you are going to see Wannabebig go through some major changes.
First of all www.wannabebig.com is going to be totally revamped - a completely new design and a change in layout/functionality. Whilst I consider Wannabebig quite usable right now, it is a little outdated and we want to bring it up to speed and make it even more usable for you guys. Much better features, an effective search, author profiles, better categories and subcategory support, the list goes on.
From a design point of view you can expect a much more snazzy and slick design. Don't worry, we won't go crazy, I am a fan of simplicity, but the header, navigation bar and general layout will be vastly improved.
On top of the above, there will also be much tighter articles/forum integration.
There's way more I want to tell you, but for now I am going to keep quiet, and work hard on it in the background :) So, expect something very, very cool…. Very, very soon.
Ok, what else… You will have noticed we have new moderators on the forums. Welcome aboard Mrelwooddowd, Getfit, Hatred, SobaAddict70 and Teufelhund! For more information on what forums they will be moderating check out their welcome thread on the forums. I am sure they will do great!!
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That's it for this issue, stay safe!
Daniel
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Article Updates
| Powerful nutritional tactics for meet day | July 14th 2005 |
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Anthony runs through some critical nutritional tactics to bear in mind before your powerlifting meet day. |
| No Pain, No Gain - Movie Review | July 14th 2005 |
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No Pain, No Gain is the first feature-length fiction film to enter the realm of bodybuilding. Soon to be released, get the low down on the film here!
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| The Ten Commandments to Becoming a Magnificent Mass Monster | July 14th 2005 |
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Tony runs through 10 basic principles to pack on the mass. Perhaps it isn't rocket science after all?........ |
| Grilling the Beef | July 14th 2005 |
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Succulent pieces of juicy, lean beef dripping with muscle-fortifying flavor are a quintessential part of summer grilling and an integral component to a bodybuilder’s diet. Read on for delicious beef recipes!
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Tips and Tidbits
Forearm Foe
The majority of trainees tend to suffer from an imbalance between the forearm flexors and forearm extensors. The forearm flexors are active during biceps, back and even chest movements. It's no wonder the flexors get worked more while the extensors hang around and sip on pina coladas. A simple solution to this problem is to stretch the flexors and strengthen the extensors.
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Poll Results - How much protein do you take per day?
Last issues poll received a record total of 242 votes, a Wannabebig Record!!! Below are the results of last issues poll.
under 50 grams
![[tally]](http://www.wannabebig.com/sympoll/customize/bar_imgs/blue.jpg){kind=small} 5% |
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50 - 100 grams
16% |
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100-150 grams
26% |
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150-200 grams
27% |
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200-250 grams
17% |
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over 250 grams
9% |
The majority of you (53%) sit between 100-200 grams of protein per day. A fair amount though (17%) take between 200-250 grams of protein with 9% taking over 250 grams!. Shame on those 5% that take under 50 grams!! I think you need to be buying some Nitrean protein :)
We have just put the following new poll on www.wannabebig.com
How long does your gym session take?
Place your vote now, and see the results in the next issue of the Wannabebig Iron to Ink newsletter!
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Maki is a BCRPA CPT who specializes in Body Recomposition and Strength and Conditioning. He currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia and runs www.dynamiconditioning.ca
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Question: I recently strained my lower back while working out on the leg press machine. I thought this was a safe alternative to doing Squats? I was doing controlled movements using a full range of motion. What the heck happened?
Thanks, John
Answer: John, chances are you've hurt yourself because you allowed your knees to come down into your chest. The problem with leg press machine is that if you are not aware of the risks involved, an injury like the one you mentioned is bound to happen.
With the leg press, people will often try to mimic a range of motion that is close to their squat movement. Unfortunately, during the leg press, as the knees are brought towards the chest, the lower back (lumbar region) will start to round which is affected by a “posterior pelvic tilt.” Think of the hips as being a bucket filled with water and when the bucket is tipped back it spills water. The “tilt” occurs because the range of motion used to bring the leg towards the chest is excessive. The lower back is placed in a compromised position resulting from the rounding motion of the lower back. As a result the ligaments and spine end up in a vulnerable configuration the risk of injury to this area is increased.
A safe and effective way to perform the leg press is to bring the legs down until the knees are at a 90 degree angle. If it's a mild strain, some rest, ice and some anti inflamitories will help speed your recovery up.
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