u/Minute_Kiwi031

Image 1 — seated tricep ext machine mod for proximal tricep region bias
Image 2 — seated tricep ext machine mod for proximal tricep region bias

seated tricep ext machine mod for proximal tricep region bias

The underlying concept at work here is that it allows your elbows to start the movement from behind your back instead of infront which is more aligned with humerus extension. Its a subtle change but the mechanics are better and more similiar to a db kickback then a front dip/ext. No one likes db kickbacks because they require an immense effort from your upper back to stabilize the elbow so Ive been trying to curve that issue. This is my attempt to negate that considering you can reset each time at the beginning of the ROM while maintaining humerus extension. Obviously its not a true isolated tricep extension but the reality is that nothing else is either. Overhead tricep extension is the closest you can get but it demands a lot from the distal fibers at the beginning of the movement and leads to shoulder impingements.

For clarity go look at how a reverse plank works to understand my objective here.

u/Minute_Kiwi031 — 5 days ago

Im stumped on this.

Whats the muscle circled in red? I do tons of humerus extensions like rows and pull downs, with different resistance and ranges of motion but Ive got no definition there. I also highlighted the blue area because I have zero trouble getting blood flow there no matter what I do.

u/Minute_Kiwi031 — 11 days ago

Growing up in the midwest. Scroll to end for Q.

Turning 29 has me reflecting on my youth. Growing up in a black neighborhood, I noticed multiracial kids faced light teasing but generally fit in with other blacks. They also navigated white circles easier, as rural conservatives often seemed more comfortable with lighter skinned people unfortunately due to racial tensions.

Hispanics made up less then 10% of the population and largely stuck together, bonded by language. I lacked that community; my mother’s side is white, and my hispanic father was inconsistently in my life. I cut ties with my family about a year ago for reasons.

Consequently, I feel displaced in rural america. Black and white people my age often exclude me due to the demonization of hispanics, or they just make it awkward to hang out with me...which in all fairness is 90% of the time. "Im not black" "Im not white enough" is the unsaid vibe after a season or so. While hispanic groups just bluntly reject me because I dont speak spanish. Im old enough to not bother questioning the morality of people anymore its just draining me and im getting old.

Anyway, I'm moving to the southwest next week to experience a denser hispanic population. My rationality is if I’m never fully accepted, I atleast will priviledge myself to the comfort of being around people who look like me, to minimize micro-aggressions in every day life. Inspired by people in my past who moved to Chicago for belonging, I’m hopeful yet uncertain in the outcome of this. I think at the end of the day everyone just wants to belong somewhere or to someone.

How was your experience growing up biracial, multiracial, and how do you navigate micro-aggressions we all face?

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u/Minute_Kiwi031 — 12 days ago

im making chicken tacos tonight and im not sure what to add. hoping mexican oregano is ok. what do you add to chicken tacos to make them more authentic?

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u/Minute_Kiwi031 — 16 days ago

I tried this exercise and the tension I felt in my chest was actually really solid. My hips leaned forward more than his, so I could level my hands directly below my shoulders. But none the less it just felt right. Way better feeling then anything Ive done cable or press wise. Why is this?

Also for reference the equipment is a bend bar/python bar.

u/Minute_Kiwi031 — 20 days ago