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Why oh why do you write the weight of the dumbells combined
Caporegime
The DB bench is done in total weight (I can see flutters point, I just find it easier to note as I used to do flat bench anyway)
The flyes, are per DB.
The flyes, are per DB.
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You should write it per DB weight if doing DB bench, as it doesn't directly translate to the same weight in BB form 
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Hi guys new to the gym, and just want some advice.
Tomorrow is legs day and I'm going to attempt squats. Never done any before, what are the main areas it works? I know it's not much to go by as it's not 100% to do with quads but I can leg press 220Kg and can stack the leg extension 'machine', as a rough estimate what do you think I should do? I'm thinking of just squatting the bar on the smith in front of a mirror to watch my form at first.
Any advice please?
Cheers.
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The thing I'm most worried about when I go onto a free bar is my balance. I'm worried I'll fall over. Any tips, cheers?
Tomorrow is legs day and I'm going to attempt squats. Never done any before, what are the main areas it works? I know it's not much to go by as it's not 100% to do with quads but I can leg press 220Kg and can stack the leg extension 'machine', as a rough estimate what do you think I should do? I'm thinking of just squatting the bar on the smith in front of a mirror to watch my form at first.
Any advice please?
Cheers.
EDIT:
The thing I'm most worried about when I go onto a free bar is my balance. I'm worried I'll fall over. Any tips, cheers?
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Caporegime
Dont fall over?
start with body weight squats
then do goblet squats
then stick a bar on your back and squat
start with body weight squats
then do goblet squats
then stick a bar on your back and squat
Dont fall over?
start with body weight squats
then do goblet squats
then stick a bar on your back and squat
Cheers for the advice.
Body weight squats are no problem and I'm currently 100Kg (very overweight most of it's fat not muscle).
Caporegime
ok, if bodyweight isnt a problem get up to a wall and put feet about 6" from it, now do a body weight squat with hip crease going below your knees.
If you dont fall into the wall or on your ass you can move on
If you dont fall into the wall or on your ass you can move on
Caporegime
nope, facing the wall
Caporegime
making sure you can get low enough without your knees travelling too far over your toes so that you actually hit some good depth on your squat.
if thats easy from a few inches then go for toes against the wall also.
you were worried about balance, but seems you shouldnt have an issue?
first vid that pops up on youtube
if thats easy from a few inches then go for toes against the wall also.
you were worried about balance, but seems you shouldnt have an issue?
first vid that pops up on youtube
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Caporegime
Cool, dont worry too much about balance then, get the bar on your back and get squatting
Caporegime
You should write it per DB weight if doing DB bench, as it doesn't directly translate to the same weight in BB form
Aye I'm aware of that, it's just how I write it down currently.
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I actually find my balance is better once I've got some weight on my back, maybe I'm just weird
I actually find my balance is better once I've got some weight on my back, maybe I'm just weird
I have found that as well at certain errrm social events where squatting on my own after a few drinks seems to be much harder than with a female counterpart on my arms.
Guess it's because I don't really ever squat without a bar.
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