I feel selfish when I exercise before doing anything else

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:27:42 +0000

Primarily in the morning. How do I get over this? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

What do you mean by putting a check on the calendar?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:25:31 +0000

"Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Lifting doesn't make me happy anymore - why?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:25:18 +0000

Sometimes when I lift I just don’t feel like even being in the gym. This has happened periodically over the past several weeks. What is happening? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

What can I do to get my shoulder working again?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:25:06 +0000

My shoulder was just operated on, now I find it hard to move it very far. "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Preparing for shoulder surgery?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:24:54 +0000

I am scheduled for shoulder surgery-how should I get ready for this? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

What can I do to get the ROM back again?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:24:26 +0000

I just had a new knee put in and now I find I can’t bend my knee very far "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Knee replacement preparation?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:24:06 +0000

My surgeon has told me I need a total knee replacement. How do I prepare for this? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Lifting after surgery?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:23:42 +0000

I just had a total knee replacement - what is next for my lifting program? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

What are mirror muscles?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:23:18 +0000

Leaning back in military press...

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:23:04 +0000

When I military press I have to lean back when I lift heavier weights; is this good for me? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Why are the rotaters cuff muscles so important?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:22:49 +0000

Why are the rotators cuff muscles so important to shoulder health? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

What are the rotator cuff muscles?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:22:33 +0000

What is the advantage of doing hammer curls?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:22:17 +0000

Should I curl the bar?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:21:46 +0000

I see friends curling the bar and moving their upper body back and forth. They are lifting more weight than I am, how come? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

How do I stop my butt coming up before the bar moves in the squat?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:21:22 +0000

Can I drop into the bottom position on the squat?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:20:31 +0000

What is wrong with simply dropping into the bottom position on the squat? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Bouncing when squatting?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:48:15 +0000

Some of my friends bounce at the bottom of the squat; why do they do it-is there an advantage to doing it this way? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

What is the ACL?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:47:51 +0000

Is it bad to have my knees come together when I start the squat?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:47:33 +0000

Why do my knees close up when I start back up from the squat?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:47:06 +0000

Is it bad to go deep in the squat?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:46:52 +0000

Can I add 15 pounds to my bench press in four months?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:46:23 +0000

I want to break my brother's high-school record. "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

How to win contests?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:46:06 +0000

I am entering a contest and want to know how my lifts will look to the judges. What should I do? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

How do I check my posture?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:45:38 +0000

How can I keep my hands healthy?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:45:12 +0000

What can I do to help keep my hands from feeling sore while I’m on the computer at my job all day? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

How fast should you squat?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:44:15 +0000

One of my lifting partners squats really fast, so fast in fact that he literally drops to the bottom and bounces back up. This seems like a fast way to get injured. Am I right? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Bench press technique...?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:43:51 +0000

Some of the members in my gym keep their feet on the bench when benching; is that a good way to bench? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Bench press confusion...

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:43:31 +0000

I see some of the members in my gym lifting their butts up when doing benches; why do they do it this way? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

What are the most important exercises for the beginner to do?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:43:04 +0000

What piece of gear should I buy first?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:42:51 +0000

What should I do? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

What would be a good set up for my home gym?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:42:42 +0000

Where can I buy lifting equipment?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:42:30 +0000

Where do I learn more about lifting and strength?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:42:18 +0000

I don’t have heat in my weight room, how do I stay warm when I lift?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:42:05 +0000

What comes next after a contest?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:38:36 +0000

What can I do to get back my normal range of motion?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:35:08 +0000

What can I do to get back my normal range of motion after my knee surgery? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

I just had knee surgery - how do I maintain my cardio fitness?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:34:52 +0000

How do I keep my strength levels up after op?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:34:42 +0000

How do I keep my strength levels up now that I have just had an operation on my elbow? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

It hurts when I military press - why?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:34:15 +0000

My shoulders hurt when I bench press, what should I do?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:34:02 +0000

What is a dynamic warm up?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:31:48 +0000

Should I stretch after I finish lifting?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:31:29 +0000

what method of stretching should I be doing before I lift?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:31:13 +0000

I am confused about when to stretch.

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:29:58 +0000

When should I? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Will running hurt my strength gains?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:29:18 +0000

I want big triceps - what are the best exercises to do?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:28:55 +0000

Good exercise programs for travellers?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:28:41 +0000

I travel a lot and would like to have a good exercise program; where do I find one? "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Where do I buy tubes?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:28:17 +0000

Are tubes a good alternative to lifting weights?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:28:07 +0000

How do I do a modified push up?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:27:54 +0000

How can I learn to do a regular push up?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:27:35 +0000

What can I do to get stronger?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:27:20 +0000

I lift alone so I can’t lift really heavy weights. "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Where can I buy weights?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:26:31 +0000

Will five pound weights help me get stronger?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:26:06 +0000

Can I lift outside or in the barn?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:25:54 +0000

I don’t have a place in the house to lift. "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Can I add fifteen more pound to my bench in the next six months?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:25:39 +0000

I want to beat my brothers high school record. "Danny O'Dell M. A. CSCS*D is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and the co-owner of The WeightRoom Gym and Explosivelyfit.com, both located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. Here, he shares with us some of the questions he gets asked most often. How would you answer this question?"

Why is it important to me when I lift?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:25:24 +0000

What is full range of motion?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:25:14 +0000

How far down should I go in the squat?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:25:04 +0000

Why is it so hard to lift dumbbells when compared to a barbell?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:22:55 +0000

Why can’t I lift as much with dumbbells as I can with barbells?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:22:45 +0000

What is the curl up?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:22:34 +0000

How can I get a stronger grip?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:22:23 +0000

Is there an advantage to using the alternate grip?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:22:14 +0000

What is the hook grip?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:22:02 +0000

What is the suicide grip?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:21:49 +0000

How do I find the best distance between hands when I bench press?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:17:07 +0000

How do you do a one leg squat?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:16:33 +0000

I can’t keep my butt on the bench when I go heavy?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:15:33 +0000

When I bench the bar goes up crooked. Why?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:15:13 +0000

One side goes faster than the other. How can I fix this?

My left arm is weaker than my right, what do I do?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:13:26 +0000

My knees come toward each other when I squat. Is this bad?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:24:19 +0000

Why should I keep a diary of my workouts?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:14:48 +0000

Should I keep a workout diary?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:14:32 +0000

What should I drink when I exercise?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:12:42 +0000

Should I be drinking during exercise?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:12:00 +0000

My knee swells up after I exercise - what do you suggest?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:11:38 +0000

What is the best to use after exercising; heat or cold?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:09:28 +0000

What do I do about ankle pain?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:09:02 +0000

I twisted my ankle yesterday in soccer practice and now I find it difficult to walk on it.

What do I do about knee pain?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:08:10 +0000

My knee snapped when I stopped in the basketball game and now it feels like it’s going to collapse. What do I do?

How do I use straps?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:03:19 +0000

How do I put on a wrist wrap?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:02:58 +0000

What is the best overall body exercise?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:58:17 +0000

What is a low bar squat?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:57:17 +0000

What is a high bar squat?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:57:02 +0000

How do I do a Bulgarian split squat?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:56:40 +0000

What is a Bulgarian split squat?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:56:11 +0000

Where do I put my hands while I do sit ups?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:54:08 +0000

Should I lift fast?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:53:44 +0000

How can I get rid of the fat around my belly?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:51:41 +0000

What is the military press?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:49:40 +0000

I can’t squat all the way down

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:47:02 +0000

Why not?

My shoulder hurts do you have any suggestions?

Danny ODell — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:46:30 +0000

What is “Altitude Training”, what benefits could it have on my performance and is there a gold standard in terms of training height and duration?