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Thanks for that, I am doing something similar with short bar and rope with 1kg weight attached to the end. It's been like this for the last 2 months. I think the exercises from physio made it worst.
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Thanks for that, I am doing something similar with short bar and rope with 1kg weight attached to the end. It's been like this for the last 2 months. I think the exercises from physio made it worst.
I've just signed up to a gym (for the first time ever). I'm not massively overweight, but I have done barely any exercise since working full time at a desk, apart from the odd rare day of football or something. I'll be hopefully trying to go daily, or a few days a week in the 3 weeks I have between starting a new job.. and hopefully get into a nice routine.
So my question.. I've never set foot in a gym, and no idea where to start. I'll obviously do the induction etc, but can anyone recommend a fairly simple routine to get be started? At the moment it's just for general fitness/weight loss, but happy to begin where ever is necessary!
So my question.. I've never set foot in a gym, and no idea where to start. I'll obviously do the induction etc, but can anyone recommend a fairly simple routine to get be started? At the moment it's just for general fitness/weight loss, but happy to begin where ever is necessary!
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What he said. The reason being that it teaches you how to do the major complex movements (squat, bench, Deadlift) which are the cornerstone of fitness. Isolation movements like bicep curls may feel nice but will do very little compared to a multi muscle complex movement.
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If you want to lose weight sort your diet out first. So easy to convince yourself that extra gym session earned you that cream cake 
I wouldn't look to go to the gym daily, personally find 3 days a week has always worked well for me.
I wouldn't look to go to the gym daily, personally find 3 days a week has always worked well for me.
Soldato
So, this guy squatted 305KG for 2 reps yesterday. He's 22 and weighs approx 100KG. Truly incredible.
Why did I not meet many strong people when I could lift?
Why did I not meet many strong people when I could lift?
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Ouch.Because you didn't come to any of our meets
When I can lift again someday I have a great gym for the next meet, 4 platforms, 4 cages, atlas stones and lots of truck tyres.
Soldato
Hey,
I've been having success adapting my stronglifts with periodisation (as linked a while back now)
but I was wondering what I should do with Deadlifts?
I currently do the warm-ups and then 1x5 of the working weight.
what sort of rep scheme would people suggest? As I've been told to be careful adding too much volume too quick with DL
I've been having success adapting my stronglifts with periodisation (as linked a while back now)
but I was wondering what I should do with Deadlifts?
I currently do the warm-ups and then 1x5 of the working weight.
what sort of rep scheme would people suggest? As I've been told to be careful adding too much volume too quick with DL
3 sets of 5.
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Bros, I don't even lift anymore 
I've been boxing 3 times a week and have certainly lost some muscle mass - I have a fight scheduled for December 2nd after which I'll be back on the gains train, will you take me back?
I've been boxing 3 times a week and have certainly lost some muscle mass - I have a fight scheduled for December 2nd after which I'll be back on the gains train, will you take me back?
I joined the gym again last week, I kind of see it as my last chance saloon. After many gym memberships I've never taken advantage of, this is my last attempt at it. I took upcycling earlier in the year to do the Manchester 100k ride for charity. I really got into it and want to carry on over winter but am not keen on road cycling in the dark.
My wife also joined so we are trying to juggle it as well as two young children. So at the moment I'm going twice a week, with the intention to move to 3 days if I can. I did some dieting a while back so thankfully weigh a few kg less than the last time I lost interest.
So far it seems to be going well! I've actually started Pilates on a Tuesday which is more taxing than I would have thought! Friday I'm doing 20 minutes of sprint 8, followed by 40 minutes on the bikes.
I'm hoping to add weights into the mix eventually, I'd like to try to swap fat for muscle.
My wife also joined so we are trying to juggle it as well as two young children. So at the moment I'm going twice a week, with the intention to move to 3 days if I can. I did some dieting a while back so thankfully weigh a few kg less than the last time I lost interest.
So far it seems to be going well! I've actually started Pilates on a Tuesday which is more taxing than I would have thought! Friday I'm doing 20 minutes of sprint 8, followed by 40 minutes on the bikes.
I'm hoping to add weights into the mix eventually, I'd like to try to swap fat for muscle.
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I started doing this exercise couple weeks ago and it seems that the pain is easing slowly. I still cannot lift heavy things but at least I can move my arm without excruciating pain. I have operation scheduled in November but i think I will pass. Anyone had operation done here for tennis elbow?
So today marks the year and half point since starting the gym.
Looking back on what I've achieved in that time has really made me feel good about myself.
Now i know these aren't to write home about but i'm happy with how I've progressed.
Deadlift 1RM 180kg
Bench 1RM 100kg
Squat 1RM 130kg
Currently weighing between 83kg and 85kg
Looking back on what I've achieved in that time has really made me feel good about myself.
Now i know these aren't to write home about but i'm happy with how I've progressed.
Deadlift 1RM 180kg
Bench 1RM 100kg
Squat 1RM 130kg
Currently weighing between 83kg and 85kg
Soldato
Congrats mate!
My Garmin Vivoactive HR GPS Smartwatch with Heart Rate Monitor and
Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor Strap have arrived at home today and I can't wait to try them out at the gym tonight.
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How tall are you? You seem to have similar gains to the one I had when I could lift. I was pushed by gym buddies and gained around 20kg in one year. (not all muscle).
Consistence is the key.
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Great results.
Soldato
Damn good work!
You're my height and were pretty much my current weight.
I hope I have such good looking numbers next year
Started doing Stronglifts. Is it normal to get through the workout in about 20 minutes? Should I be doing extras or just stick with it and only do one session a day (each day seems to be 3 exercises of 5 reps of 5 sets except for dead lifts.)