* The 2011 Gym Rats Thread *

BennyC · 2 Jun 2011 at 18:40

Thread in desperate need of Alpha.

Incoming delivery:

Psycho Sonny · 2 Jun 2011 at 18:44

is that freefaller?

seriosuly though, that is a leverage bench press - woman weighs like 45kg, so he is basically benching like 25kg in real terms. i reckon most of us could have a crack at that no problem.

Andr3w · 2 Jun 2011 at 18:48

Not hairy enough.

Freefaller · 2 Jun 2011 at 18:50

Too fat, too old, and not as handsome

BennyC · 2 Jun 2011 at 18:53

Psycho Sonny said:
is that freefaller?

seriosuly though, that is a leverage bench press - woman weighs like 45kg, so he is basically benching like 25kg in real terms. i reckon most of us could have a crack at that no problem.

Not too concerned about the weight, more so getting under the model

agreed it's basically just endurance however I'd probably end up with a stonking erection with her bouncing about on top of me.

Psycho Sonny · 2 Jun 2011 at 18:58

the first one was really hot, also is it not a bit unfair they are using a person? couldnt they just find the lightest person and use them? or does the model have to weigh a certain amount?

Psycho Sonny · 2 Jun 2011 at 19:00

Freefaller said:
Too fat, too old, and not as handsome

i was talking about the first guy, the second guy is a fatty though. next time your benching take a pic from the same angle lol

burtie · 2 Jun 2011 at 19:07

I'm enjoying a cheat day today 3 bottles of real ale. I've got bad back doms today after yesterdays back session, went for a 15 mile bike ride today and my ass is killing.

Cristian · 2 Jun 2011 at 19:49

Psycho Sonny said:
is that freefaller?

seriosuly though, that is a leverage bench press - woman weighs like 45kg, so he is basically benching like 25kg in real terms. i reckon most of us could have a crack at that no problem.

not really, she's sitting at the end of the "lever" so he's probably not even benching a 3rd of her 45 kg body.

Skillmister · 2 Jun 2011 at 19:57

Pretty good session despite the heat.

70kgx8 bench, twice. i guess my max is probably more than 80 then

Elbow wasnt feeling so great after dips though so had to ease back a tad on pulldowns.

Lovely roast chicken, sweet potato and stuffing to eat now though

@Steedie, you man.

Muzy · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:16

Psycho Sonny said:
sounds like tendonitis i have a similar problem, it goes away if i warm up properly by starting light and increasing the weight in small increments. if i jump straight into a working set with inadequate warm up, it burns like hell.

That is exactly what I have, at first it was my right elbow a year ago then it got recovered after 2 months, now its my left elbow

I agree, always start with low weight then move up slowly.

N19h7m4r3 said:
Could be tendonitis.
Drop the weight and then do it and see if it still causes pain.

If it does, see a physio or doctor.

yeah its fine with low weight once i go over 20KG then I feel the pain, maybe in few weeks if pain didn't go away or can't live with it. then i ll book for an appointment.

thanks

Skillmister · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:31

I have a question;

How can moderately overweight, 50+ yr old women be personal trainers :confused:

The person she was 'training' was in far better shape than her and could actually do all the exercises properly unlike the half assed example the PT gave..

DarkShadow · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:34

Skillmister said:
I have a question;

How can moderately overweight, 50+ yr old women be personal trainers The person she was 'training' was in far better shape than her and could actually do all the exercises properly unlike the half assed example the PT gave..

Because they have knowledge?

You only have to look at the greatest boxing trainers in history to see this.

Skillmister · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:43

DarkShadow said:
Because they have knowledge?

You only have to look at the greatest boxing trainers in history to see this.

Arent boxing trainers usually still in shape though?(i know nothing about boxing fyi) This woman was certainly not in shape and don't see how she could motivate anyone

I just dont get how they can teach people but not use their 'knowledge' on themselves.

Steedie · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:45

Unfortunately you don't need to be fit yourself, just be qualified. Although me personally, I wouldn't give my money to anyone who doesn't follow what they preach

Skillmister · 2 Jun 2011 at 20:58

Precisely

tom_e · 2 Jun 2011 at 21:36

Skillmister said:
Arent boxing trainers usually still in shape though?(i know nothing about boxing fyi) This woman was certainly not in shape and don't see how she could motivate anyone I just dont get how they can teach people but not use their 'knowledge' on themselves.

She was using the if don't work out you will end up looking like me sort of motivation

BennyC · 2 Jun 2011 at 21:36

Steedie said:
Unfortunately you don't need to be fit yourself, just be qualified. Although me personally, I wouldn't give my money to anyone who doesn't follow what they preach

Yep,

Just started, working in a gym part time and some of the people there don't even train themselves. It's shocking. The qualifications aren't hard to get. That's why good PT's aren't easy to come by.

Morba · 2 Jun 2011 at 21:55

That's why PTs generally have a bad name

Skull · 2 Jun 2011 at 22:15

At my gym in Nottingham there is currently a gang of Training Room trainee PTs. Most of them are average physique, one very short guy has a great physique, and there's a guy there who is obese! Who is he going to train at the end of his £800 or whatever PT course.

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