Lungin' and Dunkin'

After completing a shorter cycle "workout", I nervously began my first lunges, staying an arm's length from the wall for security. Surprisingly, I encountered no discomfort and could feel my quadriceps and hip joint moving like normal! I finished three sets of 15 lunges and 15 squats with no aggravation before continuing the rest of my workout. I eagerly asked the trainer if I could begin adding weight to this routine, but he squashed that idea quickly. It was then I realized that I won't be able to "max out" any leg exercises for some time yet, unless I want my femur and pelvis breaking up faster than an Elizabeth Taylor marriage. I'm still at least a month, if not more, away from performing any real, muscle-building leg exercises, and this frustrating fact is a little discouraging. But I've learned my lesson - I gave myself the torn labrum injury when I did not heed my doctor's instructions and tried returning from a broken leg too quickly. So as much as I'd like starting some serious jump training, I'll be content working my core, arms, and chest.

On a non-dunk related note, the standard "background" music at the gym is REALLY AWFUL HEAVY METAL THAT IS PLAYED THIS LOUD AT ALL TIMES. This is super annoying. The other day we kicked off with "Let the bodies hit the floor, let the bodies hit the floor...", followed by some jackass screaming and counting and double-bass drums going 32 beats per second. This is by a band that found its musical career significantly enhanced by the death of its lead singer. Anyway, I'm meticulous about bringing my iPod, but I'm having trouble finding music I'd like to listen to while lifting weights. When running I usually go with fast rock music, but I've found that the steady beat of a hip-hop song suits weight-lifting, at least for me. But my knowledge of fast, aggressive hip-hop is pretty limited. I've spun through "The Grey Album" on almost every workout, sometimes switching to Aesop Rock. Any suggestions for weight lifting music?

Also: Josh Smith's windmill dunk from the 2005 dunk contest