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Nothing for rear delts?
For the abs, innit.Why would anyone be compelled to do that? I just don't understand :\ Makes me cringe just watching it
On a serious note, it's not as bad as it might seem - though still bad. The problem is he is arching his back. If he kept his back straight, he'd be doing a sissy squat, but because he is deliberately arching his back he is going to do some serious damage.
With the grace of a ballerina!So you managed to get on the ball this time then.
Being a noob is actually a good place to be, it means nobody has filled your head with BS yeticecold
I've never been to a gym in my life, so forgive me for being so noobish
What sort of plan/routine should i be planning, how etc?
Have a look at Gordy's Beginners Guide to bodybuilding in the links thread. It explains all of the basics really nicely.
Then you need to decide what you're goals are. This forum has a mix of people doing varied training types, so there isn't going to be any judgement. Do you want to focus more on building an aesthetic physique, or do you only care about getting strong? Both would mean different types of training.
The routine in Gordy's thread is a good beginners bodybuilding routine, where as something like Starting Strength or Stronglifts 5x5 is similarly good for strength.
Yes, very different types.
Strength is generally 6 or less reps
Size is 8 to 15+ reps (depending on the muscle)
Muscular endurance is 15+ reps
But that's only one piece; your set and rep scheme, how you combine exercises, how you schedule throughout the week, and how you progress/periodise are all important.
As a beginner, it's not the best idea to try and do this all on your own. Use a programme that is proven to work, and read Gordy's Bodybuilding thread too.
Solid set of backsnaps, all you need is a little more rotation in your lumbar to go with the extension.
Edit: as Jestar says, I thought he was doing a sissy squat at first.
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What sort of exercise could I do to work them? Are there any particular weight machine that'd do them - my gym has almost every machine coneceviable so I'm sure I can work it into my routine.
That's why free weights would be best, as you can do practically everything with them while working the supporting muscles as well.
Using machines will normally only work certain muscle groups as they work in a fixed range of motion, whereas free weights you need to stabilise.
Looks great. How is the Squat rack? Thinking about replacing mine as it doesn't have spotters.
Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsburies, any supermarket really
Hmm k, last I looked they're like £4 each
Cable Cross machine? You can do tons on that, from face pulls, bent over lateral raises, behind the back lateral raises etc.
Rear deltoid fly machine (same as pec-dec fly if you are unaware). These are all good isolation exercises you can throw in at the end of your shoulder routine
Seems fine so far. Bit of a struggle adjusting the J hooks (height), spotters and also adjusting the width of it (bringing it in close for dips) but apart from that, seems like it will be a good bit of kit.
In regards to the spotters, I've used basic squat stands before without anything (bar a training partner) to spot so I would be happy enough without them but I think the difference in price between this and one without them is pretty small, so it was no brainer.
Haven't tested it yet but apparently those who have it say you can use the spotters for bench as well.
Considering getting a couple of bumper plates, so deadlifting doesn't destroy the floor over time.
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Cable Cross machine? You can do tons on that, from face pulls, bent over lateral raises, behind the back lateral raises etc.
Rear deltoid fly machine (same as pec-dec fly if you are unaware). These are all good isolation exercises you can throw in at the end of your shoulder routine
Almost another language, but then again, that's what google is for, either that or I might get me couple PT sessions to get me on the right track.
Much appreciated everyone, you can always count on getting some great advice from this forum
We're here to share. You'll get as much out of this thread as you are prepared to put in.
Same for all online communities of course
P.S. I really recommend reverse fly, face pulls and Yate's Rows for rear deltoid area. The rows will be more for the rhomboids, but you'll find that if you work one you'll work the other anyway.
You'll get as much out of this thread as you are prepared to put in. Same for all online communities of course
P.S. I really recommend reverse fly, face pulls and Yate's Rows for rear deltoid area. The rows will be more for the rhomboids, but you'll find that if you work one you'll work the other anyway.
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Did you also get 25kg plates or was it mostly 20kg?
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