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half of that would be about 90kg, I'm sure you could do the same with the right technique.
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half of that would be about 90kg, I'm sure you could do the same with the right technique.
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maybe, but i was doing some hang cleans with 70kg the other day (im new to all this power stuff malarkey) and the mere thought of getting it above my head freaked me out. I geuss its all mental until you work up to it. And thinking about it i can military press 70kg. Wierd how your brain can be so pessimistic!
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Definitely ultra, the first time I did hang cleans I was with my friend drake, he was hangcleaning 255 with ease, I could barely deadlift that at the time
It's amazing how fast you progress on power exers though
heheh drake, thats a cool name, why is everyone in england 'baz' or 'john' how lame.
Yeah i suppose progression will come swift i mean my SLDL's and deadlift both exceed 300lbs for reps (150 and 175kgs respectivley) so i know theres p[ower in my back and legs, its just doing it without killing myself, got this paranoia of not locking my arms during a press and clocking myself on the head with the weight of a small motorbike that scares me.
Yeah thats always a major concern, spotters are pretty much useless when you have 300lbs swinging around in the air at that height, best really just to drop it on the floor in front or behind you.
I once got told off for doing explosive shrugs (the ones where you pull up and just drop the weight), I felt a bit of a tool tbh making so much noise
I once got told off for doing explosive shrugs (the ones where you pull up and just drop the weight), I felt a bit of a tool tbh making so much noise
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Yeah thats always a major concern, spotters are pretty much useless when you have 300lbs swinging around in the air at that height, best really just to drop it on the floor in front or behind you.
I once got told off for doing explosive shrugs (the ones where you pull up and just drop the weight), I felt a bit of a tool tbh making so much noise
ya ever tried those overhead shrugs? been supplementing those in for DB shrugs lateley (y'know hold a bar above your head, wide grip) your shoulders almost touch your ears! Its awesome. I can imagine a seperset clean+press to 10 shrugs and repeat, killer workout!
Might try get a few pics tonight, I was going to wait another month but may as well
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looking real good man, you really do have the genes for this, that chest is unreal for the time youve been training
Cheers mate
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Looking good mate. How about some front shots?
Not taking anymore till next month, I wasn't going to take any yesterday but felt the urge.
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Hi Guys,
Wondering if you could offer some novice advice in the general area of diet and training? Wasn't sure whether to post here or create a new thread, here seemed better place as any.
I'd say currently i'm healthy, I go to the gym and I play squash, although with work and home commitments no-where near the amount i'd like.
Some weeks I gym twice, others it may be once, same goes for squash, generally I'd be looking at 1-4 gym/squash seconds a week, it completely varies on what I have in my diary.
Although I say I go to the gym, realistically I don't have a workout plan or know what I'm doing, I just tend to sporadically do cardio then weights machines, a few sit ups and stretches etc, I definitely need help in knowing what to actually do.
My goal is to lose a little bit more weight, and define my profile more I guess, better abs, slightly larger arms, and general overall increased strength/fitness
Though of course i'm open for suggestions, how do you think I should improve?
Here are pictures of my current physique etc (excuse if they are crap.. I have no idea how to pose)
Wondering if you could offer some novice advice in the general area of diet and training? Wasn't sure whether to post here or create a new thread, here seemed better place as any.
I'd say currently i'm healthy, I go to the gym and I play squash, although with work and home commitments no-where near the amount i'd like.
Some weeks I gym twice, others it may be once, same goes for squash, generally I'd be looking at 1-4 gym/squash seconds a week, it completely varies on what I have in my diary.
Although I say I go to the gym, realistically I don't have a workout plan or know what I'm doing, I just tend to sporadically do cardio then weights machines, a few sit ups and stretches etc, I definitely need help in knowing what to actually do.
My goal is to lose a little bit more weight, and define my profile more I guess, better abs, slightly larger arms, and general overall increased strength/fitness
Though of course i'm open for suggestions, how do you think I should improve?
Here are pictures of my current physique etc (excuse if they are crap.. I have no idea how to pose)
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Caporegime
What makes it difficult to get down the gym? Work commitments? I have a pretty busy schedule but manage 4 times a week to the gym. It's all depends how badly you want to achieve your goals.
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Yeah, I completely understand that; If i'm honest, recently it's actually been the weather, I sold my car and its now about a mile and a half walk to the gym, which isn't bad under normal circumstances, but in ****** weather even with best intentions, I never end up going. I work 10-6 at the moment and generally don't go to bed until late, so early mornings aren't really possible.
I see my daughter 2/3 times a week, generally that takes one evening a week and all day saturday. saturday evening/all sunday, and mon/wed/thurs/fri are generally free.
Have just started seeing a girl, so that's generally another 2 evenings a week gone, sometimes more.
With dedication though, theres no reason I can't make 3/4 a week
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What you need to do is set days and times when you train. By doing this you can make sure you set the time aside. I get up at 6am and get home at 7pm, then head straight to the gym for 7.30pm, twice a week. Then I do both days on the weekend as I have the most time then. Once you've allocated enough time you can start to form a solid routine and it will all fall into place.
Good point, I can easily do both Saturday afternoon / Sunday Morning, and one evening per week, say wednesday.
Is that realistically enough? (i'll be playing squash once a week too)
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A 3 day split is a good start, combined with your squash it would make for an excellent allround routine.
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