* The 2013 Gym Rats Thread *

Mason- · 1 Feb 2013 at 18:03

LiE said:
Mason, get a video of your squat to get it checked off as being OK. 100x4 after only squatting once before sounds like you may not be doing it correctly.

Okay, I did do a lot at lower weights and I've watched a hell of a lot of youtube videos on form as well as getting an experienced friend to help me. I know this doesn't mean my form is correct so I'm happy to do what you asked. As a side note I've always had really strong legs, I have been going to the gym a lot it's only I've started squatting recently.

Also I'm about 90% sure my form isn't perfect anyway as after I did the heavier weights, my lower back wasn't in pain so to speak. More it was tense like as if I had done quite a lot of back exercise which leads me to think I'm using too much back not enough legs. However, I had been deadlifting close to 1RM the day before so it could have been DOMS. Regardless, next time I squat, probably 4-5 days from now, I'll try and get a vid for you guys. I look forward to your advice

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EDIT: Just remembered, I think I was 'folding' too much, ie not keeping my back upright enough. But it's hard to tell when you're on your own.

WKN · 1 Feb 2013 at 18:14

Yo guys my Left and Right Bicep are the same size however my Left Forearm is 1 inch bigger than my right forearm. (I am right handed)

How come this happens if i am right handed?

I do train my forearms doing Farmers walk + Reverse EZ Bar Curls + Wrist Curls.

Would my right forearm even out eventually ?

icecold · 1 Feb 2013 at 18:20

CocaCola said:
Yo guys my Left and Right Bicep are the same size however my Left Forearm is 1 inch bigger than my right forearm. (I am right handed)

How come this happens if i am right handed?

I do train my forearms doing Farmers walk + Reverse EZ Bar Curls + Wrist Curls.

Would my right forearm even out eventually ?

CocaCola said:
Wrist Curls.

Left handed gentleman time?

Yeah it should even up given time and the proper training. Train your grip rather than training for mass on your forearms.

Oh yeah, and don't do wrist curls.

icecold · 1 Feb 2013 at 18:22

Mason- said:
Okay, I did do a lot at lower weights and I've watched a hell of a lot of youtube videos on form as well as getting an experienced friend to help me. I know this doesn't mean my form is correct so I'm happy to do what you asked. As a side note I've always had really strong legs, I have been going to the gym a lot it's only I've started squatting recently.

Also I'm about 90% sure my form isn't perfect anyway as after I did the heavier weights, my lower back wasn't in pain so to speak. More it was tense like as if I had done quite a lot of back exercise which leads me to think I'm using too much back not enough legs. However, I had been deadlifting close to 1RM the day before so it could have been DOMS. Regardless, next time I squat, probably 4-5 days from now, I'll try and get a vid for you guys. I look forward to your advice .

EDIT: Just remembered, I think I was 'folding' too much, ie not keeping my back upright enough. But it's hard to tell when you're on your own.

Get yourself into the form/exercise guide thread

LiE · 1 Feb 2013 at 18:22

Ditch the forearm training. They will get hit enough doing all kinds of exercises.

WKN · 1 Feb 2013 at 18:26

LiE said:
Ditch the forearm training. They will get hit enough doing all kinds of exercises.

Okay thanks, Not a lot of people train forearms anyway so i won't bother

Skillmister · 1 Feb 2013 at 18:29

I train my forearms twice a day at least.

Chong Warrior · 1 Feb 2013 at 18:35

Skillmister said:
I train my forearms twice a day at least.

That kind of training raises testosterone levels... how much depends on the quality of visual aids used

LiE · 1 Feb 2013 at 18:36

Curls for girls
Wrist curls for...

icecold · 1 Feb 2013 at 18:45

Curls for the girls
Wrist curls when no gf

Ultra_Extreme · 1 Feb 2013 at 23:23

Chong Warrior said:
That kind of training raises testosterone levels... how much depends on the quality of visual aids used

My testosterone level affects my forearm training!

Mason- · 2 Feb 2013 at 00:28

I drum, so my forearms are 'wider' than my arms. Not 'taller' though if you get what I mean.

King Damager · 2 Feb 2013 at 10:19

Ugh. Illness has knocked me out. Damaged a session the other day quite a bit, and have only got worse since then, so taking an extra rest day I feel.

kd

N19h7m4r3 · 2 Feb 2013 at 11:28

Mason- said:
Feeling the back DOMS today hnnnnnnng

I'm feeling them as well, although they're not as pleasant as I recall.

I was planning on doing cardio today but gosh darn it does it feel uncomfortable and somewhat crippling.

Mason- · 2 Feb 2013 at 12:01

/care about the back DOMS.

Woke up today, super bad calf/glute DOMS. Getting out of bed was painful

N19h7m4r3 · 2 Feb 2013 at 12:05

Mason- said:
/care about the back DOMS.

Woke up today, super bad calf/glute DOMS. Getting out of bed was painful

Add in my condition and you'll just stay in bed hoping someone brings you food

Delvis · 2 Feb 2013 at 13:06

Nightmare, you got a foam roller? I'd say in your case you certainly need one

N19h7m4r3 · 2 Feb 2013 at 13:31

Delvis said:
Nightmare, you got a foam roller? I'd say in your case you certainly need one

Oh Ive had one for a long long time, it gets used at least twice a day

Sometimes it just isn't enough.

Begbie · 2 Feb 2013 at 15:08

Left my foam roller at home, in all kinds of pain!

Might need to go grab a bottle of some sort.,

mrthingyx · 2 Feb 2013 at 16:02

For those competing tomorrow (LiE, icecold and DjDom), best of luck and may many PBs be made with no injuries!

For those watching, take photos. /muchomo. :eek:

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