Friday Thoughts 40
Welcome to Friday thoughts, it’s been a few weeks! My saved folder on Instagram is busting with informative, funny and random things I’m excited to share. Let’s dig it!
I’ve been enjoying Eric Cressey’s commentary on social media lately and it’s been getting me thinking a lot. I starting reading his blog BEFORE INSTAGRAM WAS INVENTED! I know, it’s hard to believe that there was such a time, but in 2008 I would be in the library “studying,’ and I was mostly reading his blog, Joe DeFranco’s, Tony Gentilcore’s, Ben Bruno’s and anyone else who regularly posted on T-nation.com. Back then, you read their blogs because they were real coaches, with real clients inside of real gyms. In the trenches as Eric and Tony used to say. Nowadays, everyone can be an expert if they know how to edit a snappy reel and grab your attention.
I love seeing other people doing the birthday sled challenge like we do at GAIN! The sled is a great, versatile tool for anyone.
I love this visual of foot vs shoe, hope you’re getting in some barefoot time this summer!
This explanation of BMI being pointless is spot on. I’ve been enjoying Ilona’s videos and I’m excited to see her tear it up on the rugby pitch in Paris.
Speaking of high BMI and incredible athletes, I’m most excited to see Georgia’s Lasha Talakhadze on the weightlifting platform - and don’t worry, I’ll give you all a primer on the difference between weightlifting and powerlifting before the Olympics start. The guy trains hard, has incredible technique and can lift more than anyone ever. This snatch here is 462 pounds! Most people can’t even fathom deadlifting, never mind getting over their head!
One more olympic post. Keep this in mind the next time you see a must-try supplement or exercise or health-protocol (we’ve gotten a lot of stuff wrong before).
Thanks for reading, see you next time!
Justin Miner
@justinminergain
