Walk into any gym and take a peak over at the squat racks and what do you see? Usually a few bulky (a nice way of saying fat) guys who wear weight belts cinched so tightly around their waists that they look like funnels! But take a look besides them. What’s there? Yeah, the white stuff…besides that pile of weights. No, that’s not talc powder for improving grip…it’s actually crushed spine and bone from lifters past who disintegrated under yet another heavy loaded deep squat! When are they going to learn?!? Let me help clarify why this is happening and how I can help prevent your spine from suffering a similar fate.
Lets start with a quick anatomy lesson. The lumbar spine is the lowest segment of your spine (just above your tailbone) that is naturally curved inward or toward the front when viewed from the side. It’s primary job is to provide stability to the pelvis and hips and its available motion is much less than what you’d see further up the spine in the thoracic area (mid back) and cervical area (in the neck). The area however is so crucially important to not only well being but also entire spine health that there are numerous thick muscles intimately surrounding the lumbar segments (like construction support beams) that provide extra protection from undesirable movement. Well…even those muscles can’t protect the spine from stupidity! Sorry to be so blunt but it’s true.
Perhaps the worst motion you can subject your lumbar spine to is flexion under load with a bit of rotation. Take a look again at that rock bottom squat and what are you seeing? Lots of posterior pelvic tilt (or FLEXION) with a load (ummm….can you say 300 + pounds sometimes?!?) and a bit of rotation (even the slightest difference in foot placement right vs left can cause you to rotate your pelvis ever so slightly). This is the recipe for disaster. There have been many a deep squatter who has blown out their disc mid-set and never were the same again. It’s serious…and oh so preventable!
First of all, most of you know already that I think that there are plenty of ways to overload the legs that don’t involve heavy back squatting. Single leg Bulgarian Split Squats (with dumbbells), pistol squats, etc are all ways to push your limits of strength and size without endangering the health of the lower back. But that said, done correctly (rarely ever done), the back squat can be ok as long as you’re stopping your reps at parallel. I say parallel but understand it can be taken slightly lower AS LONG AS YOU CAN MAINTAIN THE FLAT BACK at that lower position. As soon as that tailbone starts to curve under like a dog tucking it’s tail after stealing your grilled chicken (that would be my Black Lab Charlie!) you better stop that rep right there. Reverse direction, power up with the legs and keep the head up as you push back up to a standing position. The rewards of going any lower just don’t justify the risks.
Now, as a physical therapist who has seen numerous lumbar disc herniations in my day…it’s usually quite obvious as to what motion led to the final blowout but it’s not always so cut and dry as to what repetitively led to that last straw breaking. In some cases we’ll never know. But what’s important to realize is…when it comes to protecting your back in the long run…you want to minimize your exposure to movements we know physiologically don’t jive with how your body works. Rock bottom or Deep Squatting is one of those moves. Protect your back and prevent having it confused with powdered talc. Be the one at the squat rack that’s not only getting it right, but is standing upright years later…feeling strong, pain free and fresh from years of doing this exercise the right way.
Stay Strong,
Jeff
If you’ve either suffered from lower back pain that has been caused by your workouts or is causing you to miss your workouts…it’s time you start training smarter. For all new and unique ways to spark new muscle growth and strength without breaking down your joints in the process…come check out the AthLEAN-X Training System (developed by former NY Mets Physical Therapist Jeff Cavaliere) and discover how to put your final painful rep behind you forever!
The much anticipated wait is over…and now it’s time to “STRETCH” the limits of your training to all new levels of creativity and results! Simply put…AthLEAN Elast-X Bands are AVAILABLE NOW! These bands are the same exact ones that I have used in my multiple training videos on youtube. From doing one arm pushups to one arm pullups, to assisted traditional pullups or killer new core exercises (that don’t require you to perform even a single crunch!)…these versatile bands are like having a complete gym at your disposal at only a fraction of the price….and even better….an even smaller fraction of the space needed!
The AthLEAN Elast-X Bands are the ultimate portable gym! You can easily fold these and throw them in your suitcase when traveling. With it’s durability and resistance to wear…..odds are, you’ll get tired of being on the road long before these do!! That said, you can easily anchor it around anything in the hotel including the doorknob, closet bar, or table leg to allow you to get in a killer AthLEAN Style workout ANYWHERE!
At home, these bands might be even better! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the excuse that “I can’t work out because I don’t have any equipment.” Nonsense! As long as you’ve got your own body and a band, you can literally do almost anything! I’ll be showing you even more things you can do with these things and if you haven’t figured me out by now….you can bet they’ll be creative!
So no need to put off getting the body you’ve always wanted any longer. Get the EXACT SAME training band that I’m using so you can train along with me! Let me be your virtual personal trainer and follow along. Now you’ll know why I’m so out of breath at the end of those videos…lol!
Stay Strong,
Jeff
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In case you haven’t heard already….TEAM ATHLEAN has just gotten stronger…A LOT stronger! If it’s possible to add the strength of an atomic bomb with just
one individuals fist….we just did that! Welcome up and coming MMA Star Reuben “DestruXion” Duran to the team.
As if his picture alone doesn’t provide enough proof of his dedication to physical preparation, all it takes is one look at his highlight video to understand that Reuben is the epitome of everything “ATHLEAN”. With lightning quick hands, relentless determination, agility unmatched by ANY of his competitors, and a power that defies his size…Reuben is definitely one of the most feared people to ever step inside the cage and now a proud member of our team.
If you haven’t heard of him….trust me, you will! If you haven’t seen him in action yet….you HAVE to!
Check this out:
Yes….that is what “DestruXion” would look like if it were human!
TEAM ATHLEAN indeed is stronger today than it was yesterday thanks to Reuben’s addition. The question now becomes…how strong will it become? There’s no telling. With Hollywood celebrities, Professional Athletes, Fortune 500 CEO’s, MMA Fighters, Formula One Race Car Drivers, and S.W.A.T. teams among the members already, I would say….can it get any stronger?!? The answer is YES! Stay tuned.
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The debate has gone on now for decades…and at times it feels as if this one will never be settled. Having spent many years in professional baseball, this one feels like we’re knotted up at 2…going into the 24th inning!! Why is that? Because quite frankly, it’s not an easy question to answer…at least until now that is! You see, I’m going to settle the machines vs. free weights debate once and for all so you can move onto other important training questions like “Dumbbells vs. Kettlebells” (stay tuned for that one too!).
So back to the origin of the machines vs. free weights battle. It goes all the way back to the days of Arthur Jones and Nautilus. Arthur created some of the most impressive (and space consuming!) weight training equipment to ever grace a gym. It was huge, cumbersome and in my opinion looking back…totally inefficient!
If you guys know one thing about me it’s that I NEED efficiency with my workouts. I have far too many busy guys on my client list (Fortune 500 CEOs, celebs, and professional athletes) that need to be able to get results and get them in the quickest amount of time, and can’t afford to follow or practice training practices that do nothing but waste their time! Unfortunately, dodging these wasteful programs is like tiptoeing through a mine field! It sucks to have to admit it but it’s true…..and pretty embarrassing for the fitness industry as a whole that I now make a living in, but time wasting programs are running rampant out there (and some even lead the industry right now in sales….but I won’t mention who that is!).
So how does this relate to the raging debate. Quite simply. Machines tend to isolate muscle groups in a way that maximum development of that muscle is compromised. By limiting the contribution of assistance muscles into the exercises, the machines are inaccurately representing the demands the muscle requires when it’s actually moving or working ANYWHERE ELSE but on that stupid machine! What happens is, the muscle then only fires the small percentage of fibers that are needed to produce that one isolated movement. Gone are the thousands of other fibers that are voluntarily sitting on the sideline since their participation is not needed due to the restrictions of the machine’s movement. Less muscle fibers participating, less power output, less stimulus for growth….less muscle!
It’s actually not all that complicated. If you want to build maximum lean muscle growth then you need to engage maximum muscle fibers into the workouts and exercises themselves. You can do this by using a hefty dose of free weights and by also pushing yourself beyond momentary muscular failure by throwing in a few drop sets to your next workout.
The free weights DEMAND participation and help from “assistance” or “stabilizer” muscles when you’re lifting. With the fact that the weights can usually float into 3D space…it is very important that you don’t allow this drift and instead control it by activating smaller core stabilizers, shoulder stabilizers, and back muscles to try and manage the float!
Machines can’t offer you this. Now, I’m not talking about cables. Yes, those are attached to machines but they act very differently.
Cables can reproduce 3-Dimensional space and pretty much let you overload your body without fear of being crushed by the them like you may have thought about the last time you crawled under the bar for “bench” day ! Am I saying that machines are the worst possible thing you can do? Not at all. Hey, after all, you’re working out right? And that’s a great great great first start! It’s just that, once you become a seasoned gym goer, you’re body is going to definitely shift into becoming much more responsive to free weights (and the extra stimulation that they offer) than to the unchanging machines.
Don’t make the mistake of relying on them too much now…since as they say….habits may be hard to break! Establish a great base level of strength AND stability (not to mention more noticeable muscle growth) by training your muscles to fatigue in all directions and not just the one that stupid overgrown, single purpose, shoulder machine intended you to!
Stay Strong,
Jeff
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No matter how much attention is paid to workouts, exercises, and the latest trends in conditioning or training devices…the topic often comes back to the one issue that burns strongly inside almost all exercise enthusiasts looking to build a better body and that is….supplementation!
By far, one of the most well researched and popular supplements on the market (and also the subject of lots of questions) is glutamine. Glutamine (or L-Glutamine) as it may be referred to, is an amino acid that is considered to be “nonessential” in that your body can produce it naturally. That said, you do use up a LOT of this sucker when you’re working out….so lets just say it’s “Conditionally nonessential”! Let me explain.
Roughly 60% of the total amino acid pool in your body is comprised of glutamine, a large portion of which is found in lean muscle tissue. This stuff is in extremely high demand throughout your body for a number of important processes, and when you workout intensely, glutamine levels can drop by as much as 50%!
While it can be found naturally in dairy products, fish, meats, beans and poultry…in order to receive a significantly beneficial amount you’d have to consume an extremely large amount of these foods. This is why supplementing your diet with extra glutamine is a good idea.
While glutamine’s effects are not as dramatic as those of creatine, it is still a highly recommended part of a solid supplementation program. Unlike creatine, glutamine will not lead to any dramatic immediate effects. It won’t add 5-10 pounds of muscle in 2 weeks, or allow you to add 40 more pounds onto your squat. Glutamine, similar to protein powder, produces some of it’s greater overall gains as an effective “anti-catabolic” or recovery assistor….that in the long run (taken every day) can lead to some significant long term gains.
Rather than directly building muscle on its own, glutamine will speed up the muscle-building process by limiting muscle breakdown. It’s simple really. Anytime your body undergoes physical stress (like lifting weights) it will not have to break down muscle tissue in order to obtain glutamine since it will already be provided with an external source you’re taking
So how much and how often you’re asking?
I would say that 5-10 grams everyday (1-2 teaspoons) is about right. If you use 10 grams, then you should divide the dose into into 2 servings of 5 grams to allow for maximum absorption. Generally for those guys weighing less than 200 pounds I would stick to the 5 grams and for those over 200 pounds you can lean closer to the 10 grams.
By far, the most important time to use a serving of glutamine is directly after your workout, ideally within 30 minutes! This is the time when your body is in a catabolic state and when muscle breakdown is occurring at its fastest rate. Supplementing with glutamine will help to reverse this process and switch your body back into an anabolic state so that muscle growth can take place.
The second most important time would be right before bed. Although sleep is very important in the recovery process, the fact is that most of you will be going up to 8 hours without any food. Glutamine will help to minimize muscle loss during this time and will keep your hard-earned muscle tissue intact. If that wasn’t enough, some research has also shown that taking glutamine before bed will increase the secretion of growth hormone, which we know as an extremely important anabolic booster.
So the verdict is in…if it isn’t already, glutamine needs to be part of your overall supplementation plan. Along with a multivitamin, omega-3 essential fatty acid, creatine, high quality meal replacement / post workout shake, and night time protein recovery shake….glutamine completes the picture and allows each of those to work to their full extent. By promoting your body’s natural ability to recover and recuperate from strenuous workouts, this important amino acid keeps you always one step ahead of the recovery curve. As we know…that’s a good place to be. Allowing yourself to slip into a catabolic state for even a second can put you behind the eight ball and bring your results to a screeching halt. Don’t let this happen. Instead, keep the “anabolic express” chugging right along by adding some vitally important glutamine to your supplementation regimen today!
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As you guys may remember, a few weeks back I had AthLEAN-X Superstar Adam Jarvis in the XBOX for a 9 month follow up…and not only was he still maintaining his results from the program but he actually looked BETTER THAN EVER!
Having been through the program 2 more times since the last time I saw him….not only was Adam still “AthLEAN”, but he was still growing and improving. I decided to put him on the spot and told you out there that if you wanted to ask him ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL about his experience with the program or any troubles he might have had, overcome or still has (as it relates to the meal plans, workouts, etc)…then just fire away!
You guys did!
I took the most popular questions and challenged Adam to answer them. Below is a video we did to address your specific questions. I realize that you guys like hearing from me and you find my advice helpful…but I do think there is a whole other level of value that can be gained when you hear from someone objective who is going through the program just like you are. While I may do this for a living and have that motivation to keep myself in shape all the time…Adam certainly does not. So getting his perspective is great and I’m glad I can share it with you here. Enjoy and thanks to all who wrote in!
Stay tuned for more “Ask the AthLEAN All-Star” Episodes!
Who knows? Maybe it will be you sitting here next?
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It’s not often that I find myself in a chain restaurant…but hey, it does happen. The best part about it is, “I Ain’t Scared!” Seriously, all kidding aside, I am confident that I can walk into any restaurant on the planet and find SOMETHING that I can eat that will not only NOT destroy what I’ve been trying to accomplish all along with my hard effort in the gym…..and that will actually HELP me to continue the muscle building and fat burning efforts!
I know you probably think I’m crazy.
Lots of you out there reading this will practically have nightmares about the thought of having to eat out for a family dinner, a business meeting, or a casual get together with friends. You’ve been working your butt off sticking to the AthLEAN-X workouts and your “diet” is locked in with the incredibly easy to follow X-Factor Meal Plans…and you just know that one trip to OUTBACK may be enough to sink the ship (or at least get it way off course!).
And I’m saying it doesn’t have to be like that AT ALL….as long as you’ve got a plan. A simple, fool proof step by step plan for avoiding DINING OUT DESTRUXION as I like to call it.
I follow my own plan every time I go out to eat. I’ll take a menu full of choices and narrow it down to the ONLY things on it that I can eat. Well, guess how many that was at good old Applebee’s? One? Three? Seven?? NO. Try 31 meals are actually what I would call “AthLEAN Acceptable”! Bet you didn’t think it would even be close to that! You can’t tell me that you can’t find SOMETHING out of those 31 meal choices right?!?
So what is this plan? Anyone who purchases the AthLEAN-X Training System right now will receive the limited time “EZ Eating Out Equation”! It’s my fool proof method that I use EVERY time I go out to eat and it helps me to always be able to eat something that not only tastes good but actually is good to my body and doesn’t get me off track on my way to ATHLEAN! For those previous AthLEAN-X customers who would like to get hooked up as well, as always you know I take care of you too….just write to my main man Jake at getripped@athleanx.com and give him your receipt number from your purchase of AthLEAN-X and as our gift to you for being loyal members of TEAM ATHLEAN and supporting what I am doing…I will have him get “The Equation” out to you at no additional cost. Just another perk of being on the inside!
You guys have asked for more of the fast paced, fat shredding, heart pounding, super intense workouts like the Iron Man Workout and the “4 Minutes of Hell” Workouts! Well…let the hookup begin!
In paying homage to the guys who helped to inspire me to get in shape so many years ago and to do what I do for a living now….I recently headed out to the field with nothing but a pair of sneakers and a kettlebell. Yes…old school indeed. But what else would you expect when you realize that the last time these guys (for the most part) were starring in their own action blockbusters was almost 20 years ago or more!
Now THAT’s what I call longevity!
So with that…let’s ramp up the intensity and get set for the AthLEAN Expendables Workout! You might be calling this one a “Man-Maker” after you try it and complete it! Yes…I fully expect you to complete it!
Stay Strong,
Jeff
PS. Are you still thinking that you’re just too old for AthLEAN-X?!? Hopefully, if nothing else, the Expendables movie lays those thoughts to rest permanently. Stallone at the age of 62 is still jacked! Stone Cold, Lundgren, Li, Statham, the list goes on and on. Not ready for AARP! Nope, instead they’re representing ATHLEAN! Stop sitting on the sidelines….JOIN THEM and JOIN THE OTHERS who’ve become members of TEAM ATHLEAN already!
One of the most common questions I get, particularly from those guys in their 40’s, 50’s and beyond who are looking for a workout program to follow that will work WITH them instead of AGAINST them is…..“Jeff, should I even bother or am I just too old to build muscle”? While I am fully prepared to offer an educated response to this question (having answered it at least 500 times now in my life!), the thing is….this one always gets me a little upset. No, not in the way of being angry….but more so legitimately saddened by the thought that there truly are some guys out there who think they don’t DESERVE to look GREAT beyond a certain age or something! I have always firmly believed that age (just like bodyweight, the amount of weight you lift, how fast you can drive your car, etc) is just a number!
Don’t believe me? Check out the new movie coming out this week called The Expendables. The cast is filled with 50+ year old “former” action heroes. Why do I say “former”? Because one look at the trailer and it looks as if these guys never went away to begin with…having just picked up kicking butt from where they left off the last time we saw them star in an action movie (for some…10+ years ago)! Ummm….someone forgot to give these guys the message that they’re too old to be doing this!
But do you see my point? The point is….they’re not too old, and neither are YOU! It is quite possible to build new muscle at ANY age! As a matter of fact, studies have shown that while greater care has to be taken during the process to avoid excessive muscle breakdown and overtraining, it is still possible to build pounds of new muscle well into your 80’s!! Yes…you’re 80’s!! Still wondering if that 45 year old body of yours is ready for a trade-in?
It’s just that you need a sensible approach to getting the job done. That said, while I have a tremendous amount of respect for a certain spokesman for a certain “other” 90 day training program (and the incredible physique that he displays at his 50+ years of age), I don’t have the same high regard for the program itself. Many a male has come up to me, frustrated and run down after attempting the program and being unable to put on any significant muscle size. As a matter of fact, they’ve lost size during those 90 days. The problem? Too much being asked of the body. While I said that it’s certainly possible to gain new muscle at any age, it doesn’t mean that you can abuse your body and it will still readily respond.
As a matter of fact, the older you get the more care you must take to ensure that you do get consistent muscle growth. Workouts have to get shorter not longer. Intensity has to get greater….not less! Exercises have to become more varied not remain the same month in and month out. Meal plans have to become easier and not more complex and time consuming. The body has to be challenged functionally and not just in the nonfunctional ways that rigid gym machines provide. This and so many other factors contribute to the success of a 40+ year old guy being able to not only just put on muscle, but to defy popular opinion…and add significant muscle (and burn significant amounts of fat as well!) consistently year in and year out!
Does this type of program exist? Well…of course it does. And it’s called the AthLEAN-X Training System. It’s my answer to all of my guys out there who have asked this critical question of “Am I too old to build muscle?”…knowing that if I were to let them find their own answer they would eventually succumb to the belief that they were since the workout answers at their disposal would have made them feel every bit their age and no less discouraged. That’s garbage and simply not true.
So with that guys…lets form our own version of the “X” Pendables! I’m currently accepting applications for my “senior” most group of guys that are doing AthLEAN-X and kicking a#&!
I know of some of you already! But I want to hear from ALL of you! Send me your suXXess stories and become part of the AthLEAN “X”Pendables! We’d love to hear from you and we’d love to use your stories to inspire others like you who have asked the question and might have been ready to give up working out forever…until that is…you proved that it’s never too late! Really looking forward to hearing what you’ve got to say!
Stay Strong,
Jeff
PS. Maybe when they film the sequel to The Expendables….I’ll nominate my crew of Team AthLEAN X-Pendables vs. the Stallone led crew and you guys can all battle it out on screen to settle the score as to who’s more fit? I’ll put my money on my guys any day of the week (even though in the back of my mind I’ve got a sense that Stallone will be doing action movies into his 80’s for crying out loud!). That said, if you’re looking to get a head start on the right kind of program and are now fully convinced (as you should be) that it’s NEVER TOO LATE TO START, thenCLICK HERE to get the AthLEAN-X Training System! This is the only program developed by an actual trainer to elite celebrities and athletes, a physical therapist with an understanding about injury prevention, and an innovator when it comes to exercise selection (so that even after years of working out or thinking you’ve seen it all)…always bringing you unique ways to keep your body guessing (and growing) well into your 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond!
Head to any gym and you’ll most likely see someone occupying the cable crossover machine at ALL times. It’s probably the second most popular spot…second to the water fountain (or now…the shake bar!). Did you ever wonder why the squat rack always seems empty?!? Anyway, why is this massive configuration of iron and cables such a gym rat favorite? Because it’s believed to be the best place to get that deep line between the chest that so many guys covet and…it’s a heck of a lot cooler looking than the seated pec deck machines! Is it me or is that so 80’s?!?
Well…I’ll give you the best reason to trade in the pec deck for the cable cross. In the latter you’re doing the exercise on your feet! As any of my AthLEAN-X guys can attest, I’m a big fan of that in almost all of your training. Get off your butt (literally) and on your feet at every opportunity in the gym! That one simple switch in your routine is enough to add at least 5-10 lbs of solid muscle to your frame simply by engaging more of the larger and core muscle tie-ins into the workload.
Now, that said….all cable crossovers are not equal. Not by a long shot. Think about all the variations you see. Guys crossing low to high, high to low, one arm at a time, lying down on a bench like a cable fly, etc. The thing is…these are all wrong (at least when it comes to maximally developing the lower and inner chest!). Why are these wrong? Because usually the biggest mover of the weights in these exercises is NOT the muscles you’re trying to work, but rather momentum of the body and unwanted contribution of the lats and serratus muscles!
So what to do?
Simple…..isolate even further. Or to be exact, ISO Low Cross! That’s what I call the exercise that I regard as the quickest and fastest way to develop inner and lower pecs. It’s actually very easy to perform, but not so easy to complete!
Start by setting up two low pulleys on either side of you. Take the normal weight you use for high to low cable crossovers and cut that weight in at least half. Now, from there grab each handle with your palm facing behind you (very important to activate the internal rotators of the shoulder to pre-activate the chest muscles) and stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and your arms held straight and out to your sides. Bring the hands a bit in front of the body and now cross them in front of you (no higher than waist height) right over left. You’ll feel the squeeze right down the center of the pecs and from the bottom up. From there, slowly return to the starting position and repeat, this time crossing the left over the right. Continue to alternate in this fashion until your pecs are starting to feel like a towering inferno….and then do a couple more!
That’s it. The cable crossover exercise….fixed! You’re getting isolated pec involvement, less momentum, a ground based movement, and two areas of the chest developed for the price of one! What more could you want than that? Balanced impressive pecs from all angles of course ( I can hear you saying it from here!)! Well, now you can….except don’t let too many people know about the benefits of this exercise, or you’ll have to camp out at the gym the night before your workout to make sure you get your chance at the cable cross station!
Like the hard hitting “call it like it is” approach that celebrity trainer and former NY Mets Physical Therapist/Strength Coach Jeff Cavaliere takes in his training? Well let him get the most out of you by helping you to stop wasting time on popular but marginally effective exercises and trade them in for those that work without a doubt and are actually fun to do! Get his AthLEAN-X Training System and change more than just your exercises in the next 90 days.
one individuals fist….we just did that! Welcome up and coming MMA Star Reuben “DestruXion” Duran to the team.
One of the most common questions I get, particularly from those guys in their 40’s, 50’s and beyond who are looking for a workout program to follow that will work WITH them instead of AGAINST them is…..“Jeff, should I even bother or am I just too old to build muscle”? While I am fully prepared to offer an educated response to this question (having answered it at least 500 times now in my life!), the thing is….this one always gets me a little upset. No, not in the way of being angry….but more so legitimately saddened by the thought that there truly are some guys out there who think they don’t DESERVE to look GREAT beyond a certain age or something! I have always firmly believed that age (just like bodyweight, the amount of weight you lift, how fast you can drive your car, etc) is just a number!
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