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9d ago
inTIL taking eye breaks in VR got rid of my headaches
Ever catch yourself squinting at a bad screen for an hour before remembering brightness exists? I'm the king of ignoring the easy fix.
9d ago
inMy stress dropped after adding VR nature walks to my routine.
Stanford studied VR nature therapy for stress.
11d ago
inShowerthought: How I turned a buzzing noise into a three-day mystery
Was checking it out really silly if it could've been dangerous?
11d ago
inHot take: Grabbed a pristine Megaman 2 cart for five bucks from a clueless flea market guy
Reminds me of the time I snagged a first edition book for a quarter because the seller thought it was junk. Felt like I'd pulled off a heist in broad daylight.
12d ago
inWhy I ignore the 'elbows tight' cue during rows, and it works for me.
Actually, Bret Contreras wrote a whole article breaking down scapular movement during pulling motions. He pointed out that some degree of elbow flare can allow for greater scapular retraction and posterior delt involvement compared to keeping them pinned rigidly to your sides. That cue exists for a reason, especially for beginners learning to use their back, but it's not an absolute law once you understand the mechanics. A study he cited showed different muscle activation with varying elbow angles. So experimenting with a slight flare, like you said, isn't crazy at all, it's just managing different training priorities.