* The 2012 Gym Rats Thread *

Delvis · 3 Mar 2012 at 11:39

Skillmister said:
Really?

If that doesn't make you want to go to the gym right this second, maybe it's not what you really want to do

That's an awesome video. Any idea on who is talking in it? Oh also, do you have a pre-gym motivation play list at all?

And Sigma, get on it buddy! You seems really confident before with how you wanted to do things, so get cracking! Don't fall in to the same trap I did. You need to EAT, if you want help with a diet post it up and post your weekly budget.

If you need help with a training program, ask...Hell, keep it simple for the time being, just to get back in to the swing of things. Get in, make progression each session

Gangster · 3 Mar 2012 at 12:54

Just got a question, been doing Stronglifts for about 6 weeks and just wondered what people consider is decent for Squats, Deadlifts, Bench for an 'average' guy.

Is there anything like 1.5x Bodyweight for Deadlifts etc? Just want to see where I stand if I'm under, or on average (probably not over yet!)

cheers

reiyushin · 3 Mar 2012 at 13:00

BW Bench
1.5 BW DL/Squat

That should be about average strength for someone training imo.

There's a lot of other factors though.

reiyushin · 3 Mar 2012 at 13:01

Found my powerball

Begbie · 3 Mar 2012 at 13:21

reiyushin said:
BW Bench
1.5 BW DL/Squat

That should be about average strength for someone training imo.

There's a lot of other factors though.

WOW! I have still got a fair bit to go then

reiyushin · 3 Mar 2012 at 13:41

http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards.htm

oddjob62 · 3 Mar 2012 at 14:17

EDIT: Already answered

Deception · 3 Mar 2012 at 17:58

Just got my foam roller and damn does that thing hurt! Nearly brought a tear to my eye.

Djdom56 · 3 Mar 2012 at 20:08

Try using a PVC pipe

RobSmith · 3 Mar 2012 at 20:12

Deception said:
Just got my foam roller and damn does that thing hurt! Nearly brought a tear to my eye.

I might grab one myself too, do you use it on your off days or after your sessions?

GarethSouthgate · 3 Mar 2012 at 20:13

Could have used the perfect excuse of not having eaten enough today but I didn't.

Beasted out the following at home:

4x10 pressups - holy **** I've lost some strength, the last set was a struggle, I was banging them out easily before
DB deadlift 3x8 - knees clicked like ****! Put me off doing overhead squats.
DB Shrugs 3x10 - easy!
DB shoulder press 3x10 - easy!
A few palm facing inwards pullups - bit of a struggle but they were at the end of the workout so didn't push too hard, always injure myself when I do this!

Who was I kidding??? I AM going to go to the gym next week. Don't think I've lost too much strength but it's going to take a few weeks to get back to where I was.

Thanks to those who kicked me up the bum, guess I didn't need much convincing. I am my own worst enemy sometimes.

<3 (no homo)

Djdom56 · 3 Mar 2012 at 20:18

So it turns out if everyone did gymnastics we'd all be much better at everything. Grip would improve, flexibility, stability, strength, all of it would rocket. Obviously I'm not saying twirl a bit of ribbon round while you gently sway to some lovely music but I mean get on the rings or the parallel bars and in a couple of weeks you'll just be a boss at everything

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Skillmister · 3 Mar 2012 at 20:21

Hell yeah i'd love to have a set of rings and bars.

GarethSouthgate · 3 Mar 2012 at 20:23

Djdom56 said:
So it turns out if everyone did gymnastics we'd all be much better at everything. Grip would improve, flexibility, stability, strength, all of it would rocket. Obviously I'm not saying twirl a bit of ribbon round while you gently sway to some lovely music but I mean get on the rings or the parallel bars and in a couple of weeks you'll just be a boss at everything .

Have you seen the size of some of the gymnasts? They're flippin' HUGE!

Crazy levels of core strength too!

RobSmith · 3 Mar 2012 at 20:35

I need to spend a £30 Amazon gift voucher soonish, anyone got any suggestions for useful home equipment, something I could use on my rest days/evenings after work, like a foam roller etc?

R088ieS86 · 3 Mar 2012 at 20:37

Crazy levels of core strength too!

And their shoulders are bigger than my head!

So got me some Jack3d delivered today and this stuff came with it:

Anyone use this stuff? Only info I can find says it can give you a case of the moobs.

pieplough · 3 Mar 2012 at 21:43

RobSmith said:
I might grab one myself too, do you use it on your off days or after your sessions?

RobSmith said:
I need to spend a £30 Amazon gift voucher soonish, anyone got any suggestions for useful home equipment, something I could use on my rest days/evenings after work, like a foam roller etc?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/66Fit-Elite...O2YU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1330810789&sr=8-3

Got this and I think a few other people here do also. I have been using it daily working on mobility and posture (see icecolds excellent mobility thread). Also used it after running, great for getting rid of shin pain. Easily one of the best purchases I have made recently.

Steedie · 3 Mar 2012 at 21:44

Don't bother with it

Only thing it might do is boost your libido, but in terms of gaining mass, it won't do a thing

Morgoth · 3 Mar 2012 at 21:48

There's a reason you got it for free!

RobSmith · 3 Mar 2012 at 21:49

pieplough said:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/66Fit-Elite...O2YU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1330810789&sr=8-3

Got this and I think a few other people here do also. I have been using it daily working on mobility and posture (see icecolds excellent mobility thread). Also used it after running, great for getting rid of shin pain. Easily one of the best purchases I have made recently.

Sweet, thanks man. Might throw in an ab roller too

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