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'Whats Up, Guys?' (2025/259)

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Interesting phrase, that. In our day (!) you would ask that question of someone looking a bit upset or annoyed, and get an answer like "I've got a headache and I just dropped a dumbbell on my foot!". However, in 2025 it has become the stock greeting that doesn't require an answer, like "How do you do" in posh English - you never ever should actually tell them! "What's up!" here then, is a gallery of guys who have no reason to be annoyed or upset, but every reason to be very satisfied with their appearance, as the result of hard work and commitment to getting fit and into shape. And every one no doubt pleased to hear that greeting, taking it as recognition of their deserved success. Inspiration, then, for us to stick to our workouts and come to achieve our goals. Let's go. We've tried to pick the happy ones - but so many guys can't give a smile when they're showing off. Which is a pity. Right. Plan B. It is really hard finding gu...

Arm Balancing: A Combination of Core and Shoulder Strength and Patient Practice (2025/258)

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Anyone can do this, but it takes a lot of work on your physical condition to be able to press through and hold the right shapes. Not every picture is an example of the perfect shape - you'll see the 'banana backs' compensating for poor shoulder flexibility. That, plus a 'stable' core musculature to ensure holding the shape, straight legs and (for gymnasts at least) stretched feet are the basic needs. And since your balance sensing organs are in your ears, having them close to the floor makes it harder than balancing the right way up. Do you remember how long it took you to figure out standing up? Admire the work that has gone into (most of) this. A good start with these lads... but needs work:   And to end today - how's this - for a 5yo?