Vito

I think the idea that we're all dancing around here is that liberals pretty much suck, at least when it comes to this kind of stuff.

I like those fingerless gloves, they're the only ones I use the right part of my fist with. You should always use gloves though, why would you want to damage yourself?

As long as you pace yourself correctly, being an ecto doesnt matter. Thuggish is right though, about the deadlifts. No matter who you are, you are doing damage to your lower back if youre lifting heavy (whether or not youre pushing yourself) Theres really no reason to do such an exercise when there are so many alternatives that arent so bad for you.

Gumbi has a good list