Poll: The all new gymrats thread

Admiral Huddy · 6 Feb 2009 at 16:11

^TANK^ said:
Is this over kill for a back day? What I mean is should I leave something out?

Wide grip pull ups 5x5-body weight just over 21st.

One arm bent over row 5x5-25kg,35,45,55,60.

Shrugs 5x5-150kg,200,250,300,(with hooks 320 or 350).

Seated row 5x5-150kg,200,250,300,(with hooks 320 or 350).

Close grip pull downs 5x5-150kg,200,250,300,(with hooks 320 or 350).

Half an hour on cross trainer then crawl up stairs and die!

Blimmy - How long does that take?

I'm pretty pleased with my back at the moment.. Plenty of cardio has shread the fat and I've kept things to no more than 15 sets per target area.

tom_e · 6 Feb 2009 at 16:17

n1blo said:
no S*** lol, we I've never seen a lat pull-down that has 300k.
pretty hardcore gym then?
my gym is more commercial than that, tries to cater for older people as that's our main users!

Tank is a home trainer iirc

^TANK^ · 6 Feb 2009 at 16:21

n1blo said:
no S*** lol, we I've never seen a lat pull-down that has 300k.
pretty hardcore gym then?
my gym is more commercial than that, tries to cater for older people as that's our main users!

I have plate hooks on the stack so you can add weight at your own discretion or until the cable snaps lol.

Clipsey said:
The fact that you're not really doing anything specific for the lower back means any exercise will make a difference
I know you're not a fan of DL's, and good mornings are ok. I'd probably suggest SLDL's followed by some back extensions?
Start hitting that lower back Tank! A man of your size should have a strong lower back for if anything but support

SLDL's followed by some back extensions :confused:

Sorry clipsey what are these, I can do DL's but I'm really put off by them so tend to avoid them.

Admiral Huddy said:
Blimmy - How long does that take?

I'm pretty pleased with my back at the moment.. Plenty of cardio has shread the fat and I've kept things to no more than 15 sets per target area.

As long as it takes if I'm in the mood 1-2 hours if I'm not 2-3.

^TANK^ · 6 Feb 2009 at 16:23

I'll have a bang at good mornings tommorow starting off with just the bar see how I go lol.

Clipsey · 6 Feb 2009 at 16:37

^TANK^ said:
SLDL's followed by some back extensions Sorry clipsey what are these, I can do DL's but I'm really put off by them so tend to avoid them.

No worries mate, something like this:
http://www.coopersguns.com/videos/exercise-encyclopedia/erector/back-extension-frame/
I do weighted ones (hold a plate to my chest). You can also do these on the floor or an exercise ball

Start out with some Good mornings and go from there.

^TANK^ · 6 Feb 2009 at 16:44

Thanks for the link! they don't look to bad. Would you say do good mornings for awhile then move on to back extensions, or do both using good mornings as like a warm up?

Clipsey · 6 Feb 2009 at 16:51

After a good back day I always finish up with back extensions (kind of a like situps to me) as they are more of a stretch than a lift.
Throw some good mornings into your routine then finish up with some back extensions

^TANK^ · 6 Feb 2009 at 17:03

Clipsey said:
After a good back day I always finish up with back extensions (kind of a like situps to me) as they are more of a stretch than a lift.
Throw some good mornings into your routine then finish up with some back extensions

So this then............

Good mornings 5x5- start with the bar,40,60,80,100

Wide grip pull ups 5x5-body weight just over 21st.

One arm bent over row 5x5-25kg,35,45,55,60.

Shrugs 5x5-150kg,200,250,300,(with hooks 320 or 350).

Seated row close grip 5x5-150kg,200,250,300,(with hooks 320 or 350).

Wide grip pull downs 5x5-150kg,200,250,300,(with hooks 320 or 350).

Back extensions whilst holding plate 5x5- 10kg,10,15,20,25.

Half an hour on cross trainer, then crawl up stairs and die!

Clipsey · 6 Feb 2009 at 17:09

^TANK^ said:
Half an hour on cross trainer, then crawl up stairs and die!

Sounds perfect

^TANK^ · 6 Feb 2009 at 17:20

Clipsey said:
Sounds perfect

I so don't miss my creatine days, my limbs would spasm like crazy after a heavy work out without warning

. Mad times getting to a chair.

oddjob62 · 6 Feb 2009 at 19:03

Decent session tonight, got a 205 deadlift. Long way to go yet but hey.

Delvis · 6 Feb 2009 at 19:23

Currently coming to the end of my new routine for the week...And I must say it's definitly different...Seem to be targeting certain muscle groups a lot more easier.

So thanks to all who was involved, currently destroying my Triceps, which are going to hurt tomorrow

Euro_Hunter · 6 Feb 2009 at 19:56

Does anyone use pre-workout supplements?

I am considering using one as I don't always have enough energy to give my all during workouts especially when I have just done a 10hr shift

Anyway I torn between Reflex NOS Fusion or BSN NO-Explode anyone used either of these?

Regards

Nige.

^TANK^ · 6 Feb 2009 at 20:11

Euro_Hunter said:
Does anyone use pre-workout supplements?

I am considering using one as I don't always have enough energy to give my all during workouts especially when I have just done a 10hr shift

Anyway I torn between Reflex NOS Fusion or BSN NO-Explode anyone used either of these?

Regards

Nige.

Maximucle viper extreme but don't buy it from them directly its something like £35 :rolleyes:

http://www.phd-fitness.co.uk/store/p/414/1/Maximuscle-Viper-Extreme---1Kg.html get it from here £11 less

including delivery. You will be like a bizzy bizzy bumble bee crossed with the Hulk, great stuff

. Oh and it only comes in orange flavour that doesn't taste so bad but I always cut it with orange juice!

Freefaller · 6 Feb 2009 at 20:49

Euro_Hunter said:
Does anyone use pre-workout supplements?

I am considering using one as I don't always have enough energy to give my all during workouts especially when I have just done a 10hr shift

Anyway I torn between Reflex NOS Fusion or BSN NO-Explode anyone used either of these?

Regards

Nige.

Just grab a cup of coffee and a banana 30 mins before you work out. A lot of it is mental rather than anything else.

Delvis · 6 Feb 2009 at 20:57

Freefaller said:
Just grab a cup of coffee and a banana 30 mins before you work out. A lot of it is mental rather than anything else.

Bananas work wonders...I'm just a bit weary about eating that close before working out though.

^TANK^ · 6 Feb 2009 at 21:04

Freefaller said:
Just grab a cup of coffee and a banana 30 mins before you work out. A lot of it is mental rather than anything else.

I'll try that next time.

Freefaller · 6 Feb 2009 at 22:05

Delvis said:
Bananas work wonders...I'm just a bit weary about eating that close before working out though.

I find I can munch on a banana whilst training with some water and it's fine. It releases energy very quickly, just be sure to chew on it enough so that it's quickly digested. 30mins is plenty long enough, and coffee is great although I'm very tolerant to caffeine I still get a bit of a buzz from it. Of course you could just go for some kendal mint cake!

Euro_Hunter · 6 Feb 2009 at 22:07

Think I'm immune to banana's, I eat about 3 during the day & don't seem to do much for me.

Thanks for the suggestion of the Viper Extreme Tank, I will also consider this although still think I prefer the 2 products I mentioned.

^TANK^ · 6 Feb 2009 at 23:01

Failing all the above try a smoothie 20 minutes before a workout lots of natural sugars for the win.

Poll: ***The all new gymrats thread***

Do we archive this thread and start a new one for 2010?

Yeah good idea.

Nah I'm happy with this one.

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