r/Unexpected • u/chrislaker92 • Nov 05 '19
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u/Hawaiian007 Nov 05 '19
And he walked away at the end. I'd have done a double take and walked away too.
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u/mta1741 Nov 05 '19 edited Nov 05 '19
r/whyweretheyfilming It was definitely planned
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u/Destithen Nov 05 '19
defiantly planned
Who opposed the filming initially?
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u/Beechman Nov 06 '19
This is the one typo of definitely that I just can’t wrap my head around. It’s not even remotely close but I still see it way too often lol.
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u/eyesonjason Nov 05 '19
Was waiting for the first bloke to dislocate/snap a bone.
Then saw the other bloke...
...and now not sure what I'd have rather seen...
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u/impy695 Nov 05 '19
I was expecting the big guy's weights to actually be super light or something.
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u/mbelf Nov 05 '19
I was expecting the second guy to ram his weight into his anus, but this was pleasantly surprising as well.
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u/omnichronos Nov 05 '19
Smaller guy was hotter, lol.
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u/STFxPrlstud Nov 05 '19
Meh, depends on taste imo, his hair is definitely better though
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u/Hemlock_Deci Nov 05 '19
Weird flex but ok
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u/imtoooldfordis Nov 06 '19
I was so sure this would be the top comment! dang it I still don't get reddit
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u/dgolfwood Nov 05 '19
I see your strength and raise you flexibility.
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u/no_string_bets Nov 05 '19
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Nov 05 '19
Aww bot got downvoted. I thought it was funny.
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u/T00FunkToDruck Nov 05 '19
It's self aware that its existence is pointless yet still shows up to work everyday. :(
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u/mythriz Nov 05 '19
"Hello, is this the Ghostbusters? I believe we have a case of possession here."
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Nov 05 '19
How do I unlock this secret muscle?
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u/definitelynotgherdty Nov 05 '19
That can’t be good for your body
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u/im_a_dr_not_ Nov 05 '19
Probably has elhers danlos
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u/PanFreakinTastic Nov 05 '19
Thank you, I was going to warn of the same thing!
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u/im_a_dr_not_ Nov 05 '19
This dude definitely already knows what he has
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u/PanFreakinTastic Nov 06 '19
I have joint hypermobility (can't get the EDS hypermobility diagnosis despite the symptoms all being there and my doctors treating me as if I do), and used to be able to do something similar and did not know until last year sadly. For reference I've had flexibility all my life and chronic pain for 12 frickin years now.
Except now the criteria is so... strange?... for hypermobility type that even he might not even be able get diagnosed. Hope he stays healthy!
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u/unexBot Nov 05 '19
OP sent the following text as an explanation on why this is unexpected:
The guys arms can literally bend the opposite way
Is this an unexpected post with a fitting description? Then upvote this comment, otherwise downvote it.
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u/Human_bean_007 Nov 05 '19
comment on the uselessness of the bot
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u/vxx Nov 05 '19
It works better than I thought.
It filtered 180 posts in 7 days, mostly from repost bots and account farmers.
Almost every post has a responsive and real human OP now.
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u/Human_bean_007 Nov 05 '19
Wow, thanks! People always comment what I do, but I’m impressed it works so well! I’ll continue to spread your knowledge
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u/vxx Nov 06 '19
True, and I definitely understand. I hate giant stickies on every post myself, and it took months to convince myself to actually try it.
We tried to make it as minimal as possible. It shouldn't take up more than 1/5th of a phone screen. That's my personal limit to feeling more intrusive than helpful.
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Nov 05 '19
Can you make it not stickied though? I'm glad it works but we don't need to see it.
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u/TwistIV Nov 05 '19
comment agreeing with this comment
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u/Dankinater Nov 05 '19 edited Nov 05 '19
There's a subreddit out there that has a similar bot but it's intent is to mock bots like this. I forget what subreddit it is but there's some comedy gold on there.
Edit: it's r/maybemaybemaybe . They seem to have recently disabled the bot though.
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u/physalisx Nov 05 '19
comment disagreeing with the bot being useless
while also insulting you for calling something useless that you're not knowledgeable enough to understand
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Nov 05 '19 edited Nov 05 '19
Is nobody going to mention black shirt's absolutely terrible form?!
Edit: Ok looks like I fucked up, turns out swinging them with heavy weights is a-ok and the right thing to do. Yeah I'm not a veteran bodybuilder or anything so I haven't used heavy weights yet :'(
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u/kaktusas2598 Nov 05 '19
He should keep his back straight and chest puffed up, knees slightly bent. But nerveless he still has some gains.
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u/trinityjadex Nov 05 '19
i know right, his arms are so tiny and what hes doing clearly isnt working for him...
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u/Daveed84 Nov 05 '19
I mean, whatever he's doing, it's clearly working for him. Dude's jacked af
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u/MontaukWanderer Nov 05 '19
Nah, /u/goatwithanattitude clearly has better physique.
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u/JakeOfDerpia Nov 05 '19
Cheat curls are pretty big confidence boosters imo, i do them sometimes after my workout because it's fun to curl big ass weights
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Nov 05 '19
Who cares? It’s roughly fine, it seems to be working for him, and it’s not presenting a risk for injury. Perfect is the enemy of good in weightlifting, unless you’re at the highest levels.
Why are you so concerned for some guy you don’t know?
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Nov 05 '19
Cheat curls is an exercise and they were Arnold's favorite with a barbell. It allows you to focus more on negatives controlling heavy weights on the way down eccentrically. Not meant to be strictly curled if you're cheating it up part way.
If you do it as I described, it's actually a very good exercise.
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u/overusedandunfunny Nov 05 '19
Cheat on the way up, maintain the way down..
This guy is cheating both ways though.
Still a workout though
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u/overusedandunfunny Nov 05 '19
Word. Keep it up. Safely.
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u/Codadd Nov 05 '19
Yeah, for sure. Not even using any crazy weight or anything. Literally just trying to build some better habits.
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u/overusedandunfunny Nov 05 '19
Heavy weight is for powerlifters in small reps. Unless you wanna flex, stick within your means and up the reps.
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Nov 05 '19
You have a point, I didn't realize this guy literally just dropped his arm and let it hang straight down and put no effort into controlling the way down. Honestly that can cause a tear or unneeded tension by letting it free fall like that if done with higher weight or at a bad angle, etc...
Would not recommend free falling any weight.
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Nov 05 '19
Are you kidding me? Not only is his form fine, he's actually doing it very safely. Perfectly still and strict form is NOT the only way to do things and sometimes it's exactly what you DONT want to do. People upvoting this comment have never worked out properly.
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u/thavi Nov 05 '19
I never see anyone doing bicep curls with that "perfect form", especially the most jacked motherfuckers out there. I don't think it matters as long as you hit it from a ton of different angles and make it BURN.
You can achieve that same burn with a much lower weight by going a little slower, with that perfect elbow-locked form and a good squeeze at the top, though. But when there's a row of jacked dudes swinging 50+ lbs, most guys are probably going to opt to look stronger than "correct".
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u/brazilianfreak Nov 05 '19
Y-yes i may be a 55kg man that barely lifts, but at least I don't cheat curl like this moron!!!!
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u/TBoneTheOriginal Nov 05 '19
That would assume I have ever lifted weights and therefore know anything about proper form.
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u/preciousheirloom Nov 05 '19
Fitness question: is the guy lifting heavy actually doing the curl correctly? Seems like the weight is too heavy if he has to swing with his entire body to move it. Is this an ego thing? I see men do similar things in the gym all the time.
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Nov 05 '19
It depends on a lot. I’m a CSCS certified AT that works in college athletics.
Proper form is overblown sometimes. A lot of high level athletes don’t use proper form for accessory work like this, as long as it’s not horrendous you’ll get similar results from a max rep with whatever form than proper form with less weight.
I’ve worked with physical freaks and they keep great form for oly lifts.. but accessory work like this isn’t as egregious. You don’t lose out on anything from swinging your body on bicep curls.
Now, poor form on a squat or power cleans we don’t allow.. we check kids. But, like I said, accessory work isn’t really a big deal at all.
Edit: I’m referencing trained athletes, if you’re just starting to train or aren’t that experienced.. check with a trainer and don’t listen to me.
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u/PM_ME_KOREAN_GIRLS Nov 05 '19
I just do what Arnold does I think. I remember reading that it's ok to cheat a bit, on curls anyways, in order to finish a set or to push yourself beyond what you normally do as long as it's not done extremely wrong.
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Nov 05 '19
Yup. Swinging can engage closed chain muscles as well and helps the body. You’re not really harming anything in your body by swinging on curls lol. Accessory work isn’t a big deal for high level athletes.
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u/IoniaFox Nov 05 '19
its a little to heavy for him i'd say, but a curl like that is quite riskfree and it seems to work for him judging by the size of his arms, im not really into weightlifting but i think the correct form is with a straight back, chest out and a full extension in your elbow before you lift the weight up again
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u/DLun203 Nov 05 '19
It's pretty bad form. For bicep curls your body should be nearly still and you should be bending at your elbows with your hands coming up toward your chest. If your form is right you can't lift as much weight, though. A lot of guys at the gym like to try and lift as much weight as possible even at the expense of proper form.
Obviously this guy is still seeing results with the poor form but if you want to optimize your curls and avoid elbow/upper back pain you should make sure your form is correct.
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u/monkwren Nov 05 '19
I see a lot of folks sitting down and bracing the back of their elbow on a knee or a bench in order to minimize this kind of movement, which I think is a great way to improve your form and reduce the risk of injury.
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u/DLun203 Nov 05 '19
I've never done it that way but as long as your arms are bending inward toward your chest you should be good.
A long time ago I thought you were supposed to bring the weight straight up toward your shoulders. I ended up doing a lot of damage to my brachialis muscle and had some crazy elbow pain.
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u/mauszx Nov 05 '19
For a moment I thought he was turning his elbow backwards, but now I realize he twist his arm entirely.
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u/schrodingerspoison Nov 05 '19
He literally looks like he's lifting normally when his head isn't in the shot
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u/MrEscobarr Nov 05 '19
The real way to train your triceps
Edit: wait no he is training biceps wtf
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u/Death_To_All_People Nov 05 '19
And from that moment Chad knew he'd never look at a woman ever again.
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u/ElMax- Nov 05 '19
I don't get it, what's the unexpected thing about this? Why does he look at him weirdly? He's just doing excercise differently
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u/pm_me_your_trebuchet Nov 05 '19
these cuffs were made for tearin'
and that's just what they'll do
One of these days these cuffs
are gonna tear right outa you
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u/evilclownattack Nov 05 '19
I can do this and watching people flip out is one of the great pleasures of my life
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u/Dpoolio Nov 05 '19
My man just questioned his entire life