Thursday, February 28, 2013

Response to a MJ Body Weight Exercise article

The other day, I posted how much I hated an Men's Journal article about using body weight exercises... I received a bunch of replies regarding my comments, so thought I would create a video response to clarify what my issues are with the article.

Summary:
  1. The article was written as a "hype" piece with ridiculous statements about the benefits of "body weight exercises" and the downfalls, even the dangers of "weighted exercises".
  2. "Body Weight Exericses" are just exercises that use your body weight as resistance or load rather than some other form of weight...  a body weight squat is NO different from a barbell squat except for the resistance or load.
  3. "Body Weight Exericses" are great and can be a useful part of a "complete" training regime.
  4. DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE!!!  ... in other words, do your research and be an educated consumer... a magazine's primary goal is selling advertisement space, second is selling magazines, last is credible information.... keep in mind good information is BORING.
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3 comments:

  1. Nick ChertockFebruary 28, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Good information doesn't have to be boring!

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  2. Unlock Your PotentialFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Nick... tell that to the major magazines!!!! ;)

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  3. BrendanMarch 18, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    I would have thought that with a press where your body is supported by the bench that would mean less involvement of some muscles than a push up where you are holding your body straight without the support of the bench?

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