If you are struggling with your body image, or if you are striving to really get into shape, then there are lots of different things that you can do to achieve this. Some very lucky people are able to hit the gym, go for a few runs and watch what they eat for a few weeks and start to look like Arnold Schwarzenneger, but unfortunately, most of the world do not have such fortunate metabolisms or dna!
For those of you out there who need a little help, it might be worth considering body building supplements. You should try to find supplements which are completely natural, and help you to turn your body fat into the muscle that you want. Want to know more?
David Goggins was featured here in a previous entry. The video below is as inspiring as the first. He’s obviously taken his body and mind to a level that many will never see. I always enjoy this kind of story. Here is an individual has who defied logic. He’s done things that experts wouldn’t consider possible.
And no, I’m not suggesting that we all run 150 miles a week. My reason for enjoying this story is simple. It is a slap in the face to the limits that are often imposed upon us by others. The only way to find out what you are capable of doing is by finding out for yourself.
Perhaps we do not know as much about the body and mind as we’d often like to believe.
“An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory.” – Friedrich Engels
“People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do.” – Lewis Cass
Earlier this year, I created a video that featured an inexpensive pair of furniture glide pads (original entry). The gliders came in a 4-pack that cost approximately $10. It’s been 7 months since I first used the gliders. They receive regular use from myself and others, yet still work as good as new.
Up until recently, I’ve only used two of the four gliders. I didn’t need the extra pair that came in the 4-pack. Since I already had them however, I decided to build a simple hamstring device with the extra two. In addition to the two gliders, I used scrap wood, a 12 inch piece of pipe and a pipe flange to complete the project. This tool can be used to add weight to the hamstring exercise seen in the original video (see here at the 1:40 mark).
The Specifics
I cut two short strips of 2×4 to form the bottom portion of the device. I then attached these pieces to a central 4×4. An extra strip of 2×4 was then secured to the 4×4. The extra piece was added to raise the pipe flange slightly higher. I did this to ensure adequate room for my feet. I then attached a 12 inch piece of pipe to the flange that sits atop the device. Next, I nailed two thin strips of wood on each side to serve as foot stops. They prevent the feet from sliding off the unit when heavy weight is loaded. My heels fit between the two small strips.
Lastly, I glued two gliders to the bottom of the unit.
The total cost for this device is less than $10. It took a few minutes to build and is very easy to use. The added weight greatly intensifies the bodyweight-only variation. And while the bodyweight version can be performed with a single leg, I find the added weight to be more challenging (once you hit a certain load). I’ve tested this unit with 120 pounds without any problems.
Below is a brief video demonstration of the tool.
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Below is a highlight video that shows 50 of the best knockouts in boxing history. While arguments could be made for several that did not make the list, I’m sure I speak for many in saying that I appreciate the effort that the video creator put in to produce this compilation. Any fan of boxing will appreciate the classic footage seen within. Enjoy…