*** The 2013 Gym Rats Thread ***

That isn't the order I did them in just how they came to me when I typed them up.
I can assure you that I did them in the correct order.

I didn't know what weight to start off with. I in hindsight could have added a little more weight but I didn't want to over exert myself considering it was the first time I had done it.
I thought to go with something that I can lift properly rather than putting on a weight I can't lift or really struggle with and end up not doing it properly.
 
Lift more next time, particularly on the rows and deadlifts. I might forgive caution on the deadlifts, but 12.5kg single arm rows are pointless.
 
I certainly do intend to.

As I said I in hindsight could have lifted more but I was just really cautious about not being able to do it and nervous because there were people there I knew and it was a bit embarrassing to start off with. But now I am past that I am confident I can go in tomorrow and have a better workout.
 
If that's genuinely how strong you are then you have my fullest support. However, if you're barbell curling 20kg 3x8 then that isn't how strong you are.

To break that down approximately:
That's 10kg per bicep. To only be rowing 12.5kg means that all of the rowing musculature of your back can only handle an extra 2.5kg, which is clearly nonsense.
 
I realize now I messed up with regards to the rows. I see what your saying and your right. I can lift more, I just picked up the 12.5kg and really without a second thought just proceeded to do the exercise.

As I said it was a mixture of nerves and caution which probably meant I didn't lift what I could/should have done. I felt almost like I should just do the exercise with a weight I know I can lift and I won't look like a fool when I can't do it!

Stupid thinking and a waste of a workout really but its out of my system now and I can't wait to get back in and right the now obvious wrongs!

Thank you for helping me out though mate :) really appreciate it. Takes someone looking at it from the outside to see the problems!
 
icecold said:
If that's genuinely how strong you are then you have my fullest support. However, if you're barbell curling 20kg 3x8 then that isn't how strong you are.

To break that down approximately:
That's 10kg per bicep. To only be rowing 12.5kg means that all of the rowing musculature of your back can only handle an extra 2.5kg, which is clearly nonsense.
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this! when i started i could curl 15kg and deadlifted 70..

now i can curl 35+ and deadlift 160.

no way IN HELL Can you only deadlift 35kg.. i just can't see how that is possible tbh
 
That's perfectly fine.

Be willing to make some mistakes, but learn as much as you can too. Look in the OP of the form thread for videos on how to perform most common exercises.
 
Not being rude Grudas but if you read my posts then you would see I already accept that I can lift more I was just wary of doing so. I don't think I can do 70kg but I've never tried so we will have to see and also quite frankly everyone is different so because you started at X doesn't mean I can do the same.

Cheers ice, yeh I have checked them out and also checked it when I was at the gym to ensure I was doing it right.
 
Biz.Kid09 said:
Not being rude Grudas but if you read my posts then you would see I already accept that I can lift more I was just wary of doing so. I don't think I can do 70kg but I've never tried so we will have to see and also quite frankly everyone is different so because you started at X doesn't mean I can do the same.

Cheers ice, yeh I have checked them out and also checked it when I was at the gym to ensure I was doing it right.
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i didn't say you should lift the same weight, what i mean is that your curl to dead weight ratio is way out :)
 
Yeh, I understand that. Sorry if my post sounded a bit rude.

As I have said I now understand more what I need to do.

My next problem is that the gym I go to doesn't have a squat rack! (I know I know)
What do people suggest as an alternative so I can do my squats tomorrow? as gordyr outlines.
 
icecold said:
Lunges, deficit bulgarian split squats with DBs

Do enough of those and you'll be fine.
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Will check those out now. Cheers ice.
I had done a quick google earlier on and they were mentioned but I wasn't sure.

Say for example it says in the GordyR guide;
Barbell Squats – 3x8

Would I do 3 x 8 deficit Bulgarian splits? or more/less?
 
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