{"id":351536,"date":"2022-01-28T17:01:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T22:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=351536"},"modified":"2022-01-28T17:47:53","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T22:47:53","slug":"the-philosophy-of-fitness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/28\/the-philosophy-of-fitness\/","title":{"rendered":"The Philosophy of Fitness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some personal thoughts, and philosophical thoughts on fitness: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-fitness\">What is fitness?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> First of all, when you talk about physical fitness, what do we really mean to say?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think in a general sense, when people say that you&#8217;re fit, they mean to say that you have high muscle mass and low body fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another way we could think about fitness is the overall sense of physiological well-being, and the amount of physiological energy and metabolism we have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-one-become-more-fit\">How does one become more \u00e2\u20ac\u0153fit\u00e2\u20ac\u0153? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody will doubt that being more fit is better. But the question we must ask ourselves is this: how does one actually become fit? And what is the best or the most optimal way to do it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a lot of different theories and fitness, and truth be told, I think most of them are all correct in their own way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are notions of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153overtraining\u00e2\u20ac\u0153, but there are also other people who say that over training is a myth. There are individuals who advocate for a more \u00e2\u20ac\u0153one rep max\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 style of <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/02\/how-to-one-rep-max-powerlifting\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"284024\">powerlifting<\/a>, less frequently, and then there are other individuals who prefer a more high rep, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/07\/the-philosophy-of-bodybuilding\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"249822\">bodybuilder<\/a> approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are some individuals who encourage weight lifting, where as others prefer bodyweight exercises, and other people who advocate for both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of these approaches are legitimate. The philosophical question you must ask is this: what do I personally desire out of my own notion of fitness?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-your-end-goal\">What is your end goal? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\" style=\"max-width:274px;margin:auto\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/ieN1FG0s?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ferickimphotography.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2Fhype-deadlift-eric-kim-max-2_std.original.jpg&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think the most important thing to consider is what your end goal is. That is to say, what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s your personal and end desire is for your fitness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"738\" data-attachment-id=\"255799\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/screen-shot-2020-07-23-at-9-36-03-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-23-at-9.36.03-PM-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/ERIC-KIM-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max-8-scaled.jpg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a superficial perspective, it seems that we all desire a more  superior physique, and the more  <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/17\/menacing-body\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"348886\">menacing<\/a> body and body <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/18\/body-composition\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"235608\">composition<\/a>. This means higher muscle mass, and less body fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A more subtle one is the mental and <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/17\/powerlifting-is-zen\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"253739\">Zen<\/a> benefits of weightlifting, especially powerlifting. For example, for me I see the gym as my Zen dojo and temple. It is where I can tune out distractions, and focus. Also, power lifting for me was more about building courage, and being able to overcome and conquer my fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And also, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/06\/powerlifting-for-happiness\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"285042\">powerlifting<\/a> is good for happiness. Why is that? If you see your numbers go up, and your personal records go up, you get a sense of progress, and happiness. The reason why I did not like bodybuilding is that too much focus is on your bodily physique, and the number on the scale, rather than your peak physical strength. I actually think that building your one rep max strength is far more empirical and simple an approach: just try to add 5 pounds to your total one rep max every week, and just attempt it once a week. 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/how-ERIC-KIM-squats-71-scaled.jpg?resize=706%2C441&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/how-ERIC-KIM-squats-71-scaled.jpg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"changing-desires\">Changing desires<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/13\/why-i-photographed-the-birth-of-my-first-child\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"300969\">birth<\/a> of Seneca, much has changed. I no longer go to the gym, and instead I just use a heavy <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/28\/one-man-one-kettlebell\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"345648\">kettle<\/a> bell at home. For me, this has been an interesting innovation, as it saves me much time and resources. Why is that? Because I have less free time and flexibility in my daily schedule, so whenever I could sneak in a quick workout, I do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, when I would <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/powerlifting-2\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"255667\">powerlift<\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/10\/the-gym-as-a-place-to-cultivate-courage\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"285512\">gym<\/a>, each workout would at least take me an hour and a half to two hours. Also on top of that, sometimes I would go to the gym and have to wait before A squat rack opened up. Before Seneca was born this was fine, because I essentially have an open day, being <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/08\/how-to-become-a-self-employed-photographer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"262856\">self-employed<\/a>. But now that I spend more time with Seneca, I actually don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have a super strong urge to go to the gym anymore. If I have the option between going to the gym and spending time with Seneca, I would prefer to spend time with Seneca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So now what is the goal of my fitness? My new personal goal includes several different components: first, physiological energy. Being a <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/21\/lessons-ive-learned-on-becoming-a-new-parent\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"350123\">new parent<\/a>, the first year of child rearing is like trench warfare. Physiologically speaking, it is the most physical pain I have experienced in my life. I soon found out that rather than working out, if I was exhausted, the most effective thing was me to sleep and nap as much as humanly possible. Also I discovered that drinking more <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/25\/how-much-coffee-should-you-drink\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"350989\">coffee<\/a> was not wise when you were so exhausted. In fact, after having Seneca, through trial and error my coffee intake has slowly weaned, and now I make it a point not to drink coffee after noon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m starting to wonder about the notions of working out when it comes to physiological energy. I am not certain, but there are two theories on my mind: first of all, if you work out during the day, will it give you more physiological energy, or sap away your physiological energy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a pure mechanistic philosophy, working out should actually reduce and take away some of your physiological energy. But then again, after working out it does get your blood pumping, and your <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/16\/hormones-not-health\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"348845\">hormones<\/a> flowing. Therefore, working out during the day might actually give you a boost of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, a question on my mind is how often should you work out? Every day, but with a different exercise, or as infrequently as possible? Only one to three times a week?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The traditional notion is more is better \u00e2\u20ac\u201d that if possible, working out is every day is best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, John Cena, who might now be one of the buffest guys of all time, remarks that <strong>he doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t work out more than three times a week.<\/strong> I find this very fascinating, irregardless of whether he uses steroids or other human growth hormones, etc. Because I prefer a more minimalist approach, perhaps working out less frequently, but what higher difficulty and  <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/27\/increase-intensity-not-reps\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"238546\">intensity<\/a> is better. For example, better to <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/23\/eric-kim-475-pound-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"298213\">deadlift<\/a> 475 pounds once a week, than work out every single day doing moderate weightlifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"physique\">Physique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personally speaking, I want to look like a demigod. Ideally ever growing muscle mass, while having a very low <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/29\/why-lower-your-bodyfat\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"239167\">bodyfat<\/a> percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good thing about body fat is this: it is 100% diet. That is, if you abstain from all sugars, starches, vegetables, fruits, greens, rice, etc., keeping a low body fat percentage is very easy. Also, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/16\/why-i-love-intermittent-fasting\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"252843\">intermittent fasting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore the first question is figuring out whether the food you eat and how you eat is related to fitness. Not necessarily, I consider fitness more of the physical activity side of things, what you eat and what your dietary approach something else. That is the <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/27\/the-philosophy-of-food-2\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"351193\">philosophy of food<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, do not work out to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153lose <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/29\/the-difference-between-weight-gain-and-fat-adipose-tissue-gain\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"258188\">weight<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153, and also do not work out to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153<a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/22\/how-to-lose-fat-fast\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"255449\">lose fat<\/a>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"787\" data-attachment-id=\"348376\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/g12-50-of-153\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/g12-50-of-153-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;RICOH GR III&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1642060459&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"selfie top ERIC KIM flex muscle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" 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III&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1642060456&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"selfie ERIC KIM topless\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/g12-49-of-153-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"348375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/g12-49-of-153-scaled.jpeg?resize=1180%2C787&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"selfie ERIC KIM topless\" class=\"wp-image-348375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/g12-49-of-153-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, 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data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/06\/how-to-last-as-a-photographer\/arm-selfie-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/arm-selfie-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;RICOH GR III&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1638689831&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"arm selfie\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/arm-selfie-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"346368\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/arm-selfie-scaled.jpeg?resize=1180%2C787&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-346368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/arm-selfie-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/arm-selfie-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/arm-selfie-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/arm-selfie-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/arm-selfie-scaled.jpeg?resize=920%2C613&amp;ssl=1 920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/arm-selfie-scaled.jpeg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"787\" data-attachment-id=\"345581\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/g3-89-of-110\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/g3-89-of-110-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;RICOH GR III&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1640673111&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;ERIC KIM&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"selfie muscle  ERIC kim\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/g3-89-of-110-scaled.jpeg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"345581\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/g3-89-of-110-scaled.jpeg?resize=1180%2C787&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"selfie muscle ERIC kim\" class=\"wp-image-345581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/g3-89-of-110-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/g3-89-of-110-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/g3-89-of-110-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/g3-89-of-110-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/g3-89-of-110-scaled.jpeg?resize=920%2C613&amp;ssl=1 920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/g3-89-of-110-scaled.jpeg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-i-desire-to-see-in-the-mirror\">What I desire to see in the mirror <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I desire to see large and strong abdominal muscles, strong and stout arms, etc. I already know that I have buff legs, and  <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/10\/thunder-thighs\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"215022\">thunder  thighs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It seems that in terms of building strong arms, doing strong and heavy kettle bell swings one armed is good. Also, lots of chin ups. For chest and triceps, heavy floor presses with my <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/26\/review-the-beast-48kg-105-pound-kettlebell\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"321339\">105 pound<\/a> kettle bell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For abdominal muscles, doing chin ups with a neutral hand grip, with my legs up in an \u00e2\u20ac\u009dL\u00e2\u20ac\u009d position, or doing Pamela Reif workouts with Cindy on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-in-doubt-don-t-work-out\">When in doubt, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t work out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a new line of thinking I have: when in doubt, <strong>don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t<\/strong> work out. Just eat more <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/23\/all-meat-diet\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"344715\">meat<\/a>, and let your body rest and recover more. I actually think that one should only work out if one has a massive amount of superfluous physiological energy. You have to work out in order to blow off your excess <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/02\/do-things-in-order-to-blow-off-steam\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"341365\">steam<\/a>, rather than working out when you have no steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, not thinking of it like working out, but <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/27\/strength-testing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"351233\">strength<\/a> testing. Only working out when I think I could set a new personal record for a given movement or lift. Otherwise, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/09\/the-easiest-way-to-eat-more-meat\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"272554\">eat more mea<\/a>t and rest more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, for those of us who like working out, it actually takes more skill to force yourself not to work out, than to work out. Having the discipline <strong><em>not<\/em><\/strong> to do things is strengthening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-muscle-motivation\">MUSCLE MOTIVATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/ieN1FG0s?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/23\/eric-kim-475-pound-sumo-deadlift-one-rep-max\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"298213\">475 Pound Sumo Deadlift One Rep Max<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/17\/menacing-body\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"348886\">Menacing Body<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/30\/hyper-nourishment\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"346015\">Hyper Nourishment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/28\/one-man-one-kettlebell\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"345648\">One Man, One Kettlebell<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/19\/strength-over-size\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"334528\">STRENGTH OVER SIZE<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/10\/minimum-viable-workout-mvm\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"323635\">Minimum Viable Workout (MVM)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/03\/movement-is-art-eric-kim-warmup\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"315763\">Movement is Art: ERIC KIM WARMUP<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/05\/enjoy-the-movement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"313205\">ENJOY THE MOVEMENT.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/15\/strengthening-or-weakening\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"311797\">Strengthening or Weakening?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/14\/muscular-motivation\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"311523\">Muscular Motivation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/06\/limit-your-reps-maximize-your-power-output\/\">Limit Your Reps, Maximize Your Power Output<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/28\/love-of-the-body\/\">Love of the Body<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/02\/the-mind-is-overrated-the-body-is-king\/\">The mind is overrated; the body is king.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/30\/bench-press-gym\/\">BENCH PRESS GYM<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/29\/how-to-squat\/\">How to Squat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/28\/sumo-deadlift-gym\/\">SUMO DEADLIFT GYM<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/28\/adrenaline\/\">ADRENALINE.<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-build-your-body\">Why build your body?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your own body as a work of art!<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/26\/in-praise-of-building-your-body\/\">In Praise of Building Your Body<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/U1bd9Zeg?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-muscle-philosophy\">My Muscle Philosophy:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treat your body as sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-is-not-my-body\">This is not my body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/C16qtEW1?cover=1&amp;autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first thing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I don&#8217;t see my body as belonging to me. I look at my body like it belongs to someone else.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/12\/why-i-want-to-buy-a-lamborghini\/\">Lamborghini<\/a> of someone else, I admire it. When I see the muscles and physiques of anyone else, I admire it. Then I had the epiphany:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Why not <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/09\/transform-your-body-into-a-lamborghini\/\">transform my own body into a Lambo<\/a>, and admire my own body instead?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-logic\">The logic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"3\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"787\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-221541\" data-id=\"221541\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7C189C0E-1E28-4744-9AA7-5B33C5461509-scaled.jpeg?resize=1180%2C787&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7C189C0E-1E28-4744-9AA7-5B33C5461509-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7C189C0E-1E28-4744-9AA7-5B33C5461509-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7C189C0E-1E28-4744-9AA7-5B33C5461509-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7C189C0E-1E28-4744-9AA7-5B33C5461509-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7C189C0E-1E28-4744-9AA7-5B33C5461509-scaled.jpeg?resize=720%2C480&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7C189C0E-1E28-4744-9AA7-5B33C5461509-scaled.jpeg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"787\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-221542\" data-id=\"221542\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/BF4B661D-1081-4E15-BA2B-7F420A88A1A7-scaled.jpeg?resize=1180%2C787&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/BF4B661D-1081-4E15-BA2B-7F420A88A1A7-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/BF4B661D-1081-4E15-BA2B-7F420A88A1A7-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/BF4B661D-1081-4E15-BA2B-7F420A88A1A7-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/BF4B661D-1081-4E15-BA2B-7F420A88A1A7-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/BF4B661D-1081-4E15-BA2B-7F420A88A1A7-scaled.jpeg?resize=720%2C480&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/BF4B661D-1081-4E15-BA2B-7F420A88A1A7-scaled.jpeg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"787\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-221543\" data-id=\"221543\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/D53446DF-1C61-45E7-852A-B7EAED46F69F-scaled.jpeg?resize=1180%2C787&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/D53446DF-1C61-45E7-852A-B7EAED46F69F-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/D53446DF-1C61-45E7-852A-B7EAED46F69F-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/D53446DF-1C61-45E7-852A-B7EAED46F69F-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/D53446DF-1C61-45E7-852A-B7EAED46F69F-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/D53446DF-1C61-45E7-852A-B7EAED46F69F-scaled.jpeg?resize=720%2C480&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/D53446DF-1C61-45E7-852A-B7EAED46F69F-scaled.jpeg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The great logic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is far cheaper to get <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/23\/now-is-your-chance-to-get-buff-and-ripped\/\">buff<\/a> than to buy a Lambo.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/28\/the-human-body-is-the-apex-beauty\/\">The human body is the apex beauty<\/a>. This means your personal goal in life should be to <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/28\/the-beauty-of-the-human-body\/\">beautify your own personal body to the maximum<\/a> (without plastic surgery, steroids, etc).<\/li><li><strong>Ultimate democratic approach<\/strong>: Genetics doesn&#8217;t matter. Sex doesn&#8217;t matter. Racial ethnicity doesn&#8217;t matter. Anyone can both <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/15\/how-to-add-muscle-and-subtract-fat-at-the-same-time\/\">add muscle mass and subtract fat<\/a>. <\/li><li>It doesn&#8217;t cost much to get ripped. Just <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/21\/intermittent-fasting-and-the-ketogenic-diet-the-optimal-diet-for-photographers-and-content-creators\/\">intermittent fast<\/a> [no breakfast, no lunch], <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/16\/my-experiences-eating-only-one-meal-a-day\/\">one big ass meal a day<\/a>, and mostly a <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/20\/ketogenic-diet-for-photographers\/\">&#8216;ketogenic&#8217; diet<\/a>.<\/li><li>Your body is always with you. Why not beautify your body to inspire yourself?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-joy-of-sculpting-your-own-body\">The joy of sculpting your own body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To sculpt your own body is insanely fun. Why? You can see the change over time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once again, the goal is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Never stop adding muscle mass, and never stop reducing body fat, or keeping it low (around 10%).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"222\" data-attachment-id=\"221517\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/eric-kim-flex-13\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-flex-13.gif?fit=340%2C222&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"340,222\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-flex-2.gif?resize=352%2C206&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221506\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"352\" height=\"206\" data-attachment-id=\"221505\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/eric-kim-flex-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-flex-1.gif?fit=352%2C206&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"352,206\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ERIC KIM flex 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-flex-1.gif?fit=352%2C206&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"221505\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ERIC-KIM-flex-1.gif?resize=352%2C206&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221505\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-muscle-and-your-body-is-highly-practical\">Muscle and your body is highly practical.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more muscle you have, the more energy you got. The more power you got to make art-work, and live with gratitude, joy, and hyper-vigor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strengthen on, and flex on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ERIC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-muscle-101\">MUSCLE 101<\/h2>\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/17\/dumbbell-shoulder-overhead-press-1-arm\/\">DUMBBELL SHOULDER OVERHEAD PRESS (1 ARM)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/29\/what-is-the-ideal-male-form\/\">What is the Ideal Male Form?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/25\/how-to-workout-quickly-from-home\/\">How to Workout Quickly from Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/23\/how-to-augment-your-muscle-mass\/\">How to Augment Your Muscle Mass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/20\/fat-adipose-tissue-not-health\/\">Fat (Adipose Tissue) not &#8216;Health&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/19\/to-be-happier-just-workout-at-the-park\/\">To Be Happier, Just Workout at the Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/17\/eric-kim-gopro-pov-workout-video\/\">ERIC KIM GOPRO POV WORKOUT VIDEO<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/17\/why-become-more-muscular\/\">Why Become More Muscular?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/16\/how-to-get-a-6-pack\/\">How to Get a 6 Pack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/11\/greedy-for-the-gains-2\/\">Greedy for the Gains<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/10\/simple-home-workout\/\">Simple Home Workout<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/09\/lamb\/\">LAMB<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/08\/eric-kim-flexes-his-muscle\/\">ERIC KIM FLEXES HIS MUSCLE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/07\/eric-kim-works-out-at-home-gym\/\">ERIC KIM WORKS OUT AT HOME GYM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/07\/more-muscle-more-productivity\/\">More Muscle, More Productivity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/06\/how-to-increase-your-muscle-mass\/\">How to Increase Your Muscle Mass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/06\/extreme-vanity\/\">Extreme Vanity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/05\/there-is-no-proper-form\/\">There is No Proper Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/05\/why-i-love-working-out\/\">Why I Love Working Out<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/05\/better-to-powerlift-and-deadlift-heavy-one-rep-max-attempts-than-drive-fast-cars-and-motorcycles\/\">Better to Powerlift and Deadlift Heavy One Rep Max Attempts than <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/05\/better-to-powerlift-and-deadlift-heavy-one-rep-max-attempts-than-drive-fast-cars-and-motorcycles\/\">Drive Fast Cars and Motorcycles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/03\/why-i-love-working-out-at-the-park\/\">Why I Love Working Out at the Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/03\/ricoh-workout\/\">RICOH WORKOUT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/03\/your-body-is-your-bank-account-2\/\">YOUR BODY *IS* YOUR BANK ACCOUNT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/03\/in-praise-of-ghetto-workouts\/\">In Praise of Ghetto Workouts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/02\/rock-workout\/\">Rock Workout<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/02\/how-to-workout\/\">How to Workout<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/31\/dynamic-warmup\/\">Dynamic Warmup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/30\/my-fitness-motivation-hacks\/\">My Fitness Motivation Hacks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/30\/why-make-workout-videos\/\">Why Make Workout Videos?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/29\/eric-kim-fitness\/\">ERIC KIM FITNESS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/29\/how-to-lift-weights\/\">How to Lift Weights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/29\/eric-kim-works-out\/\">ERIC KIM WORKS OUT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/26\/eric-kim-rock-park-workout\/\">ERIC KIM ROCK PARK WORKOUT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/26\/my-body-is-a-work-of-art\/\">My Body is a Work of Art!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/25\/park-workout-ideas\/\">Park Workout Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/25\/the-physiological-joy-of-working-out\/\">The Physiological Joy of Working Out<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/25\/anti-body-body-shaming\/\">Anti Body Body Shaming<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/25\/how-to-workout-at-home-with-only-a-barbell\/\">How to Workout at Home With Only a 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