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hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/05/31, 09:16 AM Ok, I tried searching for this, but no dice. (embarressed) What are 'cans', and is there a real difference in using them as opposed to dumbells when doing the bent rows? John
tenorsaxmandave Posts: 538 Joined: 2003/01/23	2003/05/31, 09:11 PM Hey John! How are the back, knee, and that Poconos weather treating you? The only "cans" I've ever heard of are (now don't laugh)actual cans - as in a can of corn, green beans, etc. When I was doing physical therapy for my shoulder, the therapist suggested using those thick bands or even cans (in a pinch at home) initially for my exercises before moving to anything heavier like DBs or BBs or machines. They provided a small amount of resistance and were useful (and convenient) in rehabilitating certain injuries - especially at home. Now I know that everyday there is something new in the fitness industry, so maybe there IS a new gizmafrazz called a "can". I just don't know. It's so tough keeping up on all the new fitness stuff. Hey, if it IS some new fitness thingy, maybe my gym can get one, then I can tell everyone that I'm going to the gym to use the can! TSMD
hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/05/31, 09:31 PM lol. You crack me up TSMD. Check out the animation of "bent rows with cans", see what you think.
hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/05/31, 09:31 PM BTW, the knee, back and weather are all improved...thanks for asking.
tenorsaxmandave Posts: 538 Joined: 2003/01/23	2003/06/01, 01:48 PM John, it looks like he's using DBs in the animation, but I'll bet "cans" just means actual metal food cans (or really light DBs). So maybe we can start out with something light like 2 cans of tuna and then work our way up to pumpkin pie filling or cling peaches in heavy syrup... TSMD
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/06/01, 02:38 PM Cans are just metal cans that you use at home when you don't have access to Dumbells. Don't be embarressed I had to make sure that I was right so I confirmed it with my husband. -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!! THE NATURAL WAY IS THE ONLY TRUE PATH TO SUCCESS, PRIDE, JOY, HAPPINESS, LONG TERM FULFILLMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM!
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/06/01, 02:40 PM I also had to ask him what guns were when I was told I had great guns, See we all can't know everything, if we did then why would we have forums. -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!! THE NATURAL WAY IS THE ONLY TRUE PATH TO SUCCESS, PRIDE, JOY, HAPPINESS, LONG TERM FULFILLMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM!
hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/06/01, 04:15 PM Ok, ok so there aren't any hyper titanium super cans. Just plain old cambell's soup cans. How dumb can I get? lol. Well, they aren't going to be heavy enough, I wonder why they came up for me...hmm. Thanks folks!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/06/01, 07:50 PM Now the canuck here is curious.....what are guns? As in "great guns" . Never heard that one before! lol -------------- You can walk to anywhere you want, it only takes time. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/06/01, 08:03 PM Well, down here in NEPA, guns refer to biceps or arms in general. And by looking ay Sandy's pics, I am sure that is what was meant. Great guns, Sandy!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/06/01, 08:57 PM Thanks....And I would have to agree with you guys on that!
tenorsaxmandave Posts: 538 Joined: 2003/01/23	2003/06/02, 08:27 AM LOL at Hangclaw - "Hyper titanium Super Cans"! Hey Carivan, having 3 boys, I must constantly stay hip with the new younger crowd lingo - words such as "dope", "phat", "boss", "whack", "sick" and "bomb" all mean "good". The fitness industry is no different. "Guns" and "pipes" are arms, "wheels" are legs, "6 pack" is abs, etc. Therefore, if someone says, "Say, that Sandysford's pipes are really dope!", that means that she has very nice arms. "Sick wheels" means great legs. There will be a quiz later today. TSMD
hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/06/02, 09:54 AM Hey! So I can say I have phat cans and its a good thing? O wait, mixed metaphor...damn.
tenorsaxmandave Posts: 538 Joined: 2003/01/23	2003/06/02, 10:06 AM Yo, fat cans are Phat 'cause they give you wicked sick pipes and wings that are boss! Word. Snoop Davey "D" (TSMD) LOL - I'll bet the kids in the 25 and younger group are laughing their asses off!
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/06/02, 06:47 PM I GOT CANS!!!!!! WOOO WOOOO -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!! THE NATURAL WAY IS THE ONLY TRUE PATH TO SUCCESS, PRIDE, JOY, HAPPINESS, LONG TERM FULFILLMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM!
hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/06/02, 08:22 PM Yo, my wheels fell off, my phat can hit the ground, and my guns are not sick enough to lift my sorry cans back up. Wassup? "H" Dog
tenorsaxmandave Posts: 538 Joined: 2003/01/23	2003/06/03, 07:47 AM Yo. dat's whack! Word. Snoop
rickyshot Posts: 153 Joined: 2003/05/13	2003/06/03, 03:11 PM Got to get off my phat azzz and go to the gym. That is phat as in good y'all.