* The 2011 Gym Rats Thread *

Morba · 5 Jan 2011 at 17:07

My first motivation:

Prior to seeing the Worlds Strongest Man, many years ago, and then WWF wrestling, I used to be taken to see local wrestling at the Bristol Colston Hall.

Along with these wrestlers, I started collecting these things:

These were my inspiration. I think I am going to have to scour ebay for some good deals

alexakasloth · 5 Jan 2011 at 17:11

So which one is you morba?

Morba · 5 Jan 2011 at 17:18

Ok, i wasn't looking at a site called 'plastic fetish', which is what it looks like from that pictures label! *cough*

'Wes · 5 Jan 2011 at 17:25

Lol, i didn't notice that...Until you mentioned it.

icecold · 5 Jan 2011 at 18:15

Muzy said:
Starting today my first workout for this year!

20mins abs
Shoulder + legs 1:30mins
Sprint running 10mins 4-6 times 1min run afaic and walk for 1.5min

I decided from now on to hit the Gym direct after work, otherwise if I go home then its zzzzzzzz

Abs before legs?! :eek:

I hope you aren't front or back squatting very heavy

alexakasloth · 5 Jan 2011 at 18:19

'Wes said:
Lol, i didn't notice that...Until you mentioned it.

I hadn't either lol, I just meant which did you want to be?

-Ad- · 5 Jan 2011 at 18:54

icecold said:
Abs before legs?! I hope you aren't front or back squatting very heavy

Exactly, why even bother with abs, hit the big compounds hard much more effective. Get some big sqauts in, then some leg press, leg extensions, calf raise supersets.

I literally fell with style down the stairs last time I did legs and walked like a muppet all evening!

Unless the body parts you have been working a flappy and completely screwed then you must try harder. Come on people, think of those summer days when you are bigger/ripped etc

Freefaller · 5 Jan 2011 at 19:32

God I love the gym.

KizZ · 5 Jan 2011 at 19:59

Anyone else noticing an influx of people in your gym? Think they call them "new resolutioners" in america. Most of them would be gone soon tho.

Morba · 5 Jan 2011 at 20:05

6 weeks and it will be back to normal for you

Skull · 5 Jan 2011 at 20:08

I've been shocked this week, two sessions so far and definitely no sudden influx of foreigners!

Freefaller · 5 Jan 2011 at 20:17

Fortunately my gym is a bit more "hardcore" and doesn't really have much appeal to the masses.

Begbie · 5 Jan 2011 at 20:48

KizZ said:
Anyone else noticing an influx of people in your gym? Think they call them "new resolutioners" in america. Most of them would be gone soon tho.

Pretty surprised was expecting more people. Seems to be quieter than anything!

alexakasloth · 5 Jan 2011 at 21:01

There were some faces I hadn't seen before in the gym who may be "new resolutioners", although it means more waiting time I hope they stick at it.

Dj_Jestar · 5 Jan 2011 at 21:04

My word, I've never seen the gym so busy, even this time of year for the last few years. People literally queuing for machines and benches. Lots of pretty boy posers as well as the new year bunch. Dunno if they are tryingto impress the new year bunch or something.

Fortunately for me some of the boys were already there so I joined them, with the added bonus of the usual not letting each other finish lightly.

Which brings me to my next point... I alway find myself having a satisfying dump when I get home from the gym, particularly tonight as it was the first session after all that heavy Christmas food

Anyone else the same, if not disgusted by the topic?

dod · 5 Jan 2011 at 22:07

Zefan said:
it'd be a good idea to start with Stronglifts 5x5. This is particularly fitting for me I think as I've never really done these sorts of compound exercises before properly (and as a result, I have a pretty weak body on the whole) and I'd like to get used to them before shaping my own plan.

So really, quite vague goals.

That's where I am right now.

I've spent the last 10 months building basic fitness, doing circuits but now I want to put some serious effort in.

5' 10
14 stone (Up from about 13 a month ago

)
no idea what I can lift so can't say what I'm aiming for.

Paramount · 5 Jan 2011 at 22:08

Just a quick mention to say take care with your deadlifts. It's been 4 months since I last went to the gym, and it's truly truly depressing. The culprit: trying to break a deadlift PB, giving myself a borderline herniated disc in the process. My form was fine. I've been to an osteopath, physio and my GP and so far all they've done is temporarily stop the pain until I so much as do the dishes.

I've been told I'm probably going to have this bother me in some way for the rest of my life, and definitely won't be able to push it to the limit with squats, deadlifts, or BORs ever again. Who knows when I'll be able to go back into the gym, everything aggravates it at the moment. It's excruciating. I'm 24. Be careful.

Skull · 5 Jan 2011 at 22:14

How much were you lifting?

ethan · 5 Jan 2011 at 22:29

Paramount said:
Just a quick mention to say take care with your deadlifts. It's been 4 months since I last went to the gym, and it's truly truly depressing. The culprit: trying to break a deadlift PB, giving myself a borderline herniated disc in the process. My form was fine. I've been to an osteopath, physio and my GP and so far all they've done is temporarily stop the pain until I so much as do the dishes.

I've been told I'm probably going to have this bother me in some way for the rest of my life, and definitely won't be able to push it to the limit with squats, deadlifts, or BORs ever again. Who knows when I'll be able to go back into the gym, everything aggravates it at the moment. It's excruciating. I'm 24. Be careful.

Hope you can find a way to still train or train around it if the situation improves. Last 4 years gave me phlebitis blood clot and pulminary embolism plus two torn tendons. Back in training now

Morba · 5 Jan 2011 at 22:35

Dj_Jestar said:
My word, I've never seen the gym so busy, even this time of year for the last few years. People literally queuing for machines and benches. Lots of pretty boy posers as well as the new year bunch. Dunno if they are tryingto impress the new year bunch or something.

Fortunately for me some of the boys were already there so I joined them, with the added bonus of the usual not letting each other finish lightly.

Which brings me to my next point... I alway find myself having a satisfying dump when I get home from the gym, particularly tonight as it was the first session after all that heavy Christmas food Anyone else the same, if not disgusted by the topic?

I went through a phase of needing a dump not long after finishing warming up. ****ed me right off lol

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