Hi 👋! I’m a Seattle-based Geek becoming a Greek athlete. I want to grow in strength, endurance, and grit while I develop a Greek athlete physique. Happy to be here and lift each other up 🏋️‍♂️!

Random question here, I’ve had a scale from Walmart (weight watchers brand lol) for probably 10+ years now. I think it’s finally not calibrating anymore, and I have to weigh myself 3-5 times to see what the average/consistent weight is, even on the same exact spot on the floor every morning… every morning it spits out random numbers until it settles or is just way off by 8+ lbs. That said, what are y'all using?? I have a Garmin watch and would love to get a garmin scale, I’ve seen Hume and Withings. they’re very costly but I’m willing to splurge if it’s worth it. Or does any old scale from Walmart/Amazon seem to work for everyone? Thanks in advance!😊😊

Keep an eye on the socials for @Lisa Smieska at UFE Worlds, and @Allan Pinto + @Karen Clark at ANBF Monster Mash! UFE Worlds has a live stream (https://tr.ee/rlOtEXFdIC) but it is paid.

Coverage: October 31–November 6, 2026, using online-first publication dates. This week produced one formal consensus statement and several useful practice refinements. Nothing is independently practice-changing, but the hamstring consensus is worth reading alongside last week’s rehabilitation meta-analysis. 1. Diagnosis, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport after Athletic Hamstring Injury: An ICCUS Society Consensus Statement International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, November 1, 2026 Type: Modified Delphi expert consensus Full article and DOI Methods and findings: Seventeen sports physical therapists with hamstring-injury expertise completed the final Delphi round. Consensus was defined in advance as at least 80% agreement or disagreement. Fifty-four of 60 statements reached consensus across examination, rehabilitation, and return-to-sport domains. The panel supported: - Consistent injury terminology and appropriate use of MRI or ultrasound - Individualized, criterion-based rehabilitation - Progressive tissue loading and restoration of length tolerance - Early neuromuscular and kinetic-chain training - Gradual running, agility, and sprint exposure - Hamstring peak-force and endurance testing - Workloads approaching game-level speed, volume, and density - Using previous GPS data when available - Athlete-reported readiness as part of the decision - Pain-free sprinting before unrestricted return The panel proposed strength within approximately 10% of previous data or relevant population values, but this remains an expert-derived benchmark rather than a prospectively validated clearance threshold. Evidence strength: Moderate as a structured expert framework; low for specific thresholds and recurrence prevention. The Delphi process followed CREDES guidance and obtained strong agreement, but the panel was small and composed primarily of physical therapists. Consensus does not demonstrate that its criteria reduce reinjury or improve performance.

Meowdy fellow people. I was curious if anyone could help assess my form. I’m not sure if im using too much body english with initiating the curl and my hips moving backwards. James has assured me these are fine, but what does HE know (I love you James). Even though he’s given his stamp of approval I can’t help but still OCD bit. Especially when I view others on Instagram (the most reliable fact based source of information, besides Reddit) of everyone not moving their hips at all, and I don’t seem to be able to grind reps. It’s either they move or they stop. No in between or ability of hammies to grind through a rep. I’m not sure if that’s how they are or associated with my form . Thoughts, comments, concerns? Thank you!