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    Kid refused to spot me today, so I returned the favor

    @aeri20 So basically you monopolized the equipment for a long time, got personally offended when a teenager who'd been waiting to use the equipment wouldn't help you, then ran home to tell Reddit about your epic confrontation with an 11th-grader. I can't wait for Episode II of this saga, So I...
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    Am I missing out if I dont squat ?

    @savedbygrace123 Make sure you follow those Smith Machine squats with some heavy Good Mornings and behind-the-neck pulldowns for maximal hypertrophy, OP. Protip:If you're having trouble completing your set, try conserving energy by skipping your warmup and thrashing around like Linda blair...
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    Someone explain how hypertrophy works please :D

    @jmcali Lactic acid buildup is a discredited theory that was debunked like 20-30 years ago. Today the dominant theory is that DOMS (muscle soreness) is the byproduct of tiny tears in the muscle fibers, though there's still a lot about it we don't know
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    Am I missing out if I dont squat ?

    @jayaraj Well duh, you're using a machine that locks you into a preset range of motion and removes your back from the equation. Of course you're going to feel it in your quads more. That's like saying leg curls hit your hamstrings more directly than deadlifts.
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    Are those Hammer Strength chest machines worthwhile for hypertrophy?

    @thorhallur "Man, I really need some accessory lifts to strengthen my grip. Recently grip has become a major limiting factor in my deadlifts because I can't hold on to the bar for longer than 20 seconds. Any good forearm isolation movements I should know about?" "If you wanna get better at...
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