Google Bot 2,610 Posted January 24 Done Rashford no harm. Good on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 5,507 Posted January 24 22 minutes ago, Google Bot said: Done Rashford no harm. Good on him. Its very impressive even more so given his injury. And hey we all know we need more physicality in the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 816 Posted January 24 24 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: So have they signed for AEW or WWE? Whats the tag team name? Braids N Beef??? They going to be billed from Nor-which England like Saraya / Paige or Gorles-town like Kip Sabien??? Will Anthony O get a partner to face these boys? Love it... OH sh1t, football forum sorry, throught this was Wrastlin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 2,610 Posted January 24 4 minutes ago, Nexus_Canary said: They going to be billed from Nor-which England like Saraya / Paige or Gorles-town like Kip Sabien??? Will Anthony O get a partner to face these boys? Get Jimmy Ocean in there, he can sell some Ice Creams on the side too! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,098 Posted January 24 Not impressed. For a footballer, too much muscle means less flexibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 2,610 Posted January 24 8 minutes ago, lake district canary said: Not impressed. For a footballer, too much muscle means less flexibility. Maradona was not flexible then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,260 Posted January 24 It’s not easy to get a body like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,098 Posted January 24 Just now, Google Bot said: Maradona was not flexible then? Strong, low centre of gravity, only took to bodybuilding later in his career - which did not help him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 5,507 Posted January 24 7 minutes ago, Google Bot said: Maradona was not flexible then? His nose sure was.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,341 Posted January 24 I assume the club has no objections to all that type of working out. Considering the diet you need for weights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serinus Canaria Domestica 25 Posted January 24 Surely the club docs and fitness coaches would have warned him if this was counter productive? Must admit when I saw pix of him after the preseason I wondered whether all this upper body weight contributed to his injuries……. I am sure the club watch this sort of thing like a hawk. Let’s hope so and that he is back soon since he is potentially a terrific talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worthy Nigelton 671 Posted January 24 I'm not a fan of this physique for a footballer. Sure, a good weights programme is needed in today's game but this looks too much to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 1,627 Posted January 24 50 minutes ago, Nexus_Canary said: So have they signed for AEW or WWE? Whats the tag team name? Braids N Beef??? They going to be billed from Nor-which England like Saraya / Paige or Gorles-town like Kip Sabien??? Will Anthony O get a partner to face these boys? Love it... OH sh1t, football forum sorry, throught this was Wrastlin. Street profits are on their way with 'the smoke' as we speak 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 1,708 Posted January 24 Always remember when Justin Fashanu was at school (c. 14 yo) was told to do no exercise at all for a few months as he was at risk of pulled muscles etc as he'd over-developed parts of his body. I'm sure Rowe is being well advised but ... I understand for someone under 23 it is a risk building too much muscle in some parts of your body, wait until you have definitely stopped growing. Never did Akinbiyi any harm waiting ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 816 Posted January 24 7 minutes ago, GodlyOtsemobor said: Street profits are on their way with 'the smoke' as we speak One of those dudes drowned saving his child sad times 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 8,140 Posted January 24 Depends what sort of winger he wants to be. Onel has a large upper body. Adama Traore even more so. Not a problem if that's the direction he wants to go in as a footballer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 2,610 Posted January 24 (edited) 13 minutes ago, shefcanary said: I understand for someone under 23 it is a risk building too much muscle in some parts of your body, wait until you have definitely stopped growing. Genetics plays a big part too, don't forget. From what I remember of him during the pre-season footage in Germany he was pretty big then, also. This isn't as though he's building on a base of being Mr Bean, either. And if the club are happy, and this is keeping him mentally strong then all good, surely? Edited January 24 by Google Bot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 686 Posted January 24 7 minutes ago, Nexus_Canary said: One of those dudes drowned saving his child sad times That was cryme tyme, different tag team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 686 Posted January 24 1 hour ago, Nexus_Canary said: So have they signed for AEW or WWE? Whats the tag team name? Braids N Beef??? They going to be billed from Nor-which England like Saraya / Paige or Gorles-town like Kip Sabien??? Will Anthony O get a partner to face these boys? Love it... OH sh1t, football forum sorry, throught this was Wrastlin. You’re forgetting our very own wrestling hero-Grant Holt! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,274 Posted January 24 I bet he’s holding his stomach in 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,271 Posted January 24 I think it's worth noting that the pair of them are tensing as much as they can and have deliberately chosen the right lighting. I think a lot of footballers would look just as muscular if they tried, not that it's a bad thing for a winger to build such a physique with fast-twitch muscle fibres. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 816 Posted January 24 1 hour ago, Dr Greenthumb said: That was cryme tyme, different tag team FFS yeh sorry of course it was, sorry thats verging on awkward. Met them once in South Carolina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 481 Posted January 24 2 hours ago, lake district canary said: Not impressed. For a footballer, too much muscle means less flexibility. Is it definitely an either or? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,098 Posted January 24 5 minutes ago, Newtopia said: Is it definitely an either or? There is a balance to be had somewhere, and extremely bulging biceps does not contribute greatly to a footballer's ideal bodyshape. They need to be strong in the arms and shoulders, of course - and there is nothing wrong with strength training and building muscles - but there is no need to have such massive biceps and triceps as these pictures apparently show. For show, yes, for football, not in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 481 Posted January 24 41 minutes ago, lake district canary said: There is a balance to be had somewhere, and extremely bulging biceps does not contribute greatly to a footballer's ideal bodyshape. They need to be strong in the arms and shoulders, of course - and there is nothing wrong with strength training and building muscles - but there is no need to have such massive biceps and triceps as these pictures apparently show. For show, yes, for football, not in my opinion. I know what you, mean I wondered if there some actual facts or a well held belief, I was thinking about Adama Toare, and St Maximan, they are both bulky, athletic, and very good wingers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarybubbles 1,488 Posted January 25 8 hours ago, lake district canary said: There is a balance to be had somewhere, and extremely bulging biceps does not contribute greatly to a footballer's ideal bodyshape. They need to be strong in the arms and shoulders, of course - and there is nothing wrong with strength training and building muscles - but there is no need to have such massive biceps and triceps as these pictures apparently show. For show, yes, for football, not in my opinion. I always get the impression that very muscled players pick up more injuries than the likes of Messi or Iniesta, but I've no idea if this is true. Does anyone know if research has been done on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YellaYellowYella 51 Posted January 25 9 hours ago, lake district canary said: There is a balance to be had somewhere, and extremely bulging biceps does not contribute greatly to a footballer's ideal bodyshape. They need to be strong in the arms and shoulders, of course - and there is nothing wrong with strength training and building muscles - but there is no need to have such massive biceps and triceps as these pictures apparently show. For show, yes, for football, not in my opinion. What an absolute nonsense. Being a fan of a football club doesn't give us the right to dictate what a person does with their body. There is no such thing as an ideal shape either. It's just not how it works. I think he looks great and all power to him for the work and effort that must have gone into getting into such shape, especially during a rehabilitation from a serious injury. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,098 Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, YellaYellowYella said: What an absolute nonsense. Being a fan of a football club doesn't give us the right to dictate what a person does with their body. There is no such thing as an ideal shape either. It's just not how it works. I think he looks great and all power to him for the work and effort that must have gone into getting into such shape, especially during a rehabilitation from a serious injury. Who's dictating anything? I'm just giving a considered opinion - and getting the balance right in terms of body strength, flexibility and speed is important for any sportsman. Maybe I'm being a bit harsh in terms of the fact he is injured and has been working hard to keep as fit as possible, which is creditable, but imo, once he's running around and fit, he will need to ease off the weight training. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 728 Posted January 25 12 hours ago, lake district canary said: Not impressed. For a footballer, too much muscle means less flexibility. That’s complete rubbish. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
