*** The 2010 Gym Rats Thread ***
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They're quite sickly and it's almost time for dinner. I think I'll leave the others! No barbell complexes today! HIIT and some incline walk is done. This evenings being spent watching 'Sons of Anarchy'
True rest day 
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That guy should be ashamed of himself for wearing those trousers
.. and what, his vest is acceptable....
Youtube shoulder exercise:
Nice... I did my shoulders today, Shoulders and Chest are my favourite days. I will be incorporating this exercise into my next sesh, thanks!!
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Just got this in my subscriptions from youtube, Not a bad lift at all.
Wow thats impressive, looks easy as well.OT: A while ago I mentioned the guy in my gym who benches 180, well he was helping with my bench form (struggling with leg drive) and I asked him what his official pb's are...
... Bench: 220kg Squat: 340kg Deadlift: 420kg (around 420 anyway forget actuall)
He does compete equipped but still he is in the 110kg weight class so they are ridiculous especially compared to my tiny lifts
Good amount of DOMS today, a nice warmth in my upper back and chest
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Soldato
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Hi again guys.
I've got a 4 week Christmas holiday coming up. I've figured that in between revision and gaming, I'll be able to get to the gym maybe as many as 10 times. As you know, I just do HIIT at the moment and follow it up with a couple of mins of squatting and press ups.
I'm not quite sure what to do, as it's only for 4 weeks, I obviously won't be able to get into a proper routine. So I've decided the best thing to do is just to alternate between leg days and upper body days?
For leg days, it'll be just plain old squats and lunges. For upper body, I'm not so sure what to do. I think bench pressing and chin ups, maybe dead lifting as well?
I'd have to get the help of a trainer to get my form any good, although I remember BennyC suggesting that I could overcome this problem by using machines, as it's for 4 weeks. I'm a bit weary as to whether the trainers will have good enough knowledge to help me perfect my form, I was once told by a trainer that high reps and light weights tones the muscle
Any help appreciated, thanks lads
I've got a 4 week Christmas holiday coming up. I've figured that in between revision and gaming, I'll be able to get to the gym maybe as many as 10 times. As you know, I just do HIIT at the moment and follow it up with a couple of mins of squatting and press ups.
I'm not quite sure what to do, as it's only for 4 weeks, I obviously won't be able to get into a proper routine. So I've decided the best thing to do is just to alternate between leg days and upper body days?
For leg days, it'll be just plain old squats and lunges. For upper body, I'm not so sure what to do. I think bench pressing and chin ups, maybe dead lifting as well?
I'd have to get the help of a trainer to get my form any good, although I remember BennyC suggesting that I could overcome this problem by using machines, as it's for 4 weeks. I'm a bit weary as to whether the trainers will have good enough knowledge to help me perfect my form, I was once told by a trainer that high reps and light weights tones the muscle
Any help appreciated, thanks lads
after 6 months of weights, and loss of 3 1/2 stone, I did some pressups this evening for first time since re-started training, as my session in gym was curtailed earlier ...
wow - they felt so easy - was like I had bionic arms or something - must be the combo of being much stronger, and much lighter as well
wow - they felt so easy - was like I had bionic arms or something - must be the combo of being much stronger, and much lighter as well
Trainings been a disgrace atm, my gyms sub -10 degrees, no heaters, my hand actually got stuck to the bar today pmsl, it's so cold you can't even get warm or a pump etc. Just went up to 120kg on incline bench for 8 again but left it at that didn't go any higher as I think cause im so cold somethings gonna snap pmsl.
Added in 4 sessions of HIIT a week 4 mins fast paced jog, 1 minute jog, 1 minute ALL OUT sprint. for 15 mins. Going to see how it compares in relation with recovery, strength, and the fiber system.
Not bothered about fat loss, im eating in surplus so not expecting anything like that, just for the above really as im bored so playing about. Sitting fairly lean anyway visible abs etc. Birthday this weekend so huge bender, bevvy on friday, bevvy on saturday, probs on sunday to haha.
Added in 4 sessions of HIIT a week 4 mins fast paced jog, 1 minute jog, 1 minute ALL OUT sprint. for 15 mins. Going to see how it compares in relation with recovery, strength, and the fiber system.
Not bothered about fat loss, im eating in surplus so not expecting anything like that, just for the above really as im bored so playing about. Sitting fairly lean anyway visible abs etc. Birthday this weekend so huge bender, bevvy on friday, bevvy on saturday, probs on sunday to haha.
OT: A while ago I mentioned the guy in my gym who benches 180, well he was helping with my bench form (struggling with leg drive) and I asked him what his official pb's are...
... Bench: 220kg Squat: 340kg Deadlift: 420kg (around 420 anyway forget actuall)
He does compete equipped but still he is in the 110kg weight class so they are ridiculous especially compared to my tiny lifts
Good amount of DOMS today, a nice warmth in my upper back and chest
My good mate benched 225kg the other day RAW. Hes only 20, around 19-20 stone though. Not fat either tbh.
And tbh a lot of time yes in competition they leg drive so they have less distance to chest and use the power thru their body, my m8 doesn't do this.
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Soldato
I've hurt something on the right side of my back. I stiffened up doing an upright row and must have pulled something, it's been a problem for the past day now, but i'm still going to train as my exercises for my workout tonight doesn't involve working my back.
Caporegime
Well...maybe not specifically...but your back kinda helps hold you body up and stabilise it
What's your workout for today?
You'll be suprised. Depends if it;s just bearing load that causes discomfort or flexing/extending the muscle that hurts.
Either way use some common sense and stop training if it's causing you agro.
Soldato
It's mainly involves benching, with the odd Barbell Curl and Calf Raises. What happened was that, i decided to tense my abs to help me lift it up to my chest, and i think i tensed more than just my abs and i got a sharp pain for a split second in my back and it started to slowly appear again as i came to the end of my workout.
It appears to be okay when i'm moving around, but when i'm sat down not moving too much, it starts to hurt.
Should probably be okay just be careful as it'll be something like sitting up or picking up a plate that sets it off again.
Stretch it out slowly and gently twisting to the side and leaning slowly foward. Might find curling, depending on your form, might trigger it if you end up leaning backward/arching. Just don't go overboard, best to take it easy for a few sessions than to end up spending 2 weeks off resting
Stretch it out slowly and gently twisting to the side and leaning slowly foward. Might find curling, depending on your form, might trigger it if you end up leaning backward/arching. Just don't go overboard, best to take it easy for a few sessions than to end up spending 2 weeks off resting
Soldato
than to end up spending 2 weeks off resting
That's exactly what i dread.
Soldato
dam my grip strength can only lift 120kg deadlift for 1 rep, i know i can do more i just cant hold onto the bar for longer than the one rep, my squats have now once again overtaken my deadlifts
Can anyone link me up to somewhere to buy decent straps from, apparently canterbury see no reason to stock them in any of its sports stores
can only lift 120kg deadlift for 1 rep, i know i can do more i just cant hold onto the bar for longer than the one rep, my squats have now once again overtaken my deadlifts Can anyone link me up to somewhere to buy decent straps from, apparently canterbury see no reason to stock them in any of its sports stores
Some static holds will help improve your grip endurance massively.
I normally do about 4-6 sets on a fat bar of holds lasting around 20-40 seconds and then finish up heavier for 1 or 2 on a standard bar. I do this two or three times a week.
My grip feels much more secure and doesn't fatigue anywhere near as quickly after 2 weeks of this.
I normally do about 4-6 sets on a fat bar of holds lasting around 20-40 seconds and then finish up heavier for 1 or 2 on a standard bar. I do this two or three times a week.
My grip feels much more secure and doesn't fatigue anywhere near as quickly after 2 weeks of this.
Soldato
dam my grip strength
Can anyone link me up to somewhere to buy decent straps from, apparently canterbury see no reason to stock them in any of its sports stores
I suffer with grip on the deadlift, i know i can hit my maximum rep requirement, but i end up falling short because my grip reduces after around the 3rd/4th rep.