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- Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:01 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Adding some HIIT to my weight training
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4649
Re: Adding some HIIT to my weight training
I would focus on putting muscle on, since the only time you can put a lot of muscle on is when you are a beginner. Once the muscle gains get hard, you could focus on losing some bodyfat
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:58 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Should I deload?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 16077
Re: Should I deload?
Your a beginner, The kind of program you put together is for someone advanced. At least this is how I read your post. Do one of the beginner routines that emphasizes the main lifts like deadlifts, squats, etc. You don't need half of those exercises when starting out. The goal to great programming is...
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:23 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Weird hand position on squats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3218
Re: Weird hand position on squats
Yeah he put then near the top of the plates.
He was working out with 185 Id guess
He was working out with 185 Id guess
- Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:02 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Weird hand position on squats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3218
Weird hand position on squats
Saw someone at the gym last night doing squats with their hands in a strange position, and I was wondering what it was called, if there is even a name for it. He would start out in the normal position, but then take his hands off the bar and place them on top of the weights, so his arms went around ...
- Tue May 03, 2011 4:43 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Using a split program as a beginner
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8428
Re: Using a split program as a beginner
You might consider doing something like the GOMAD diet. Which is basically drink a gallon of milk a Day. Do this for 2 months, and you should really pack on the pounds.
- Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:11 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Keep stalling on my pressess. Thoughts?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4476
I agree with Peter about checking your form, getting plenty of rest and using a weight that alows you to complete the prescribed number of sets and reps. Also, what are you doing for your upper back and rear delts? If these areas are weak it may limit your pressing strength. Workout A Squats 3x5 De...
- Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:07 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Keep stalling on my pressess. Thoughts?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4476
Keep stalling on my pressess. Thoughts?
I having been having problems making any progress on my bench press and my shoulder press. the weights just do not want to increase. I keep hitting a wall on both exercises. for the benchpress its right around 130, and for the shoulder press its right around 80-85 pounds. 2 or 3 times I have reached...
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:40 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Stiff back after deadlifts and squats
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17776
Check your own form by having someone shoot short videos for you to review. Also, I noticed that your squat is relatively heavy compared to your DL. I'd usually expect someone who squats 215 to be DLing heavier. I'm not sure what that means, but it's a discrepancy. Its really just because I started...
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:01 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Stiff back after deadlifts and squats
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17776
hmmm... Dr Stuart McGill (and others) have refered to that as 'picking a scab' - feels good but actually makes things worse. The scab is there for a reason. To the OP - i would just say check your form. The DL is hard on the lower back so it is likely you'll feel some fatigue in it. However, you ma...
- Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:02 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Stiff back after deadlifts and squats
- Replies: 15
- Views: 17776
Stiff back after deadlifts and squats
When i get done doing my last set of squats sometimes, and usually after my last deadlift rep, my lower back gets really stiff. THis lasts for about 10-15 minutes, before settling down. There is no acute pain when I lift, or anything that goes along with the stiffness either. After the 10-15 minutes...
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:53 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: fixing Bob's back once and for all
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8123
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:17 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Neanderthal no more question
- Replies: 105
- Views: 104791
Just thought I would chime in with another updated here. I took pictures of myself last night. I have been doing the program for 4 weeks. Although I missed two workouts last week due to the bad weather and the gym being closed. The pictures show a marked improvement in my posture. In my first pictur...
- Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:34 pm
- Forum: ExRx lounge
- Topic: Barak - expectations revisited
- Replies: 121
- Views: 122104
It seems as though his administration so far has done well to distance themselves from Bush. He seems to be less of "More of the same" type politics. So far he hasn't done anything that would make me question my vote for him. Ill withhold further judgement until after his first 100 days. We should h...
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:48 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Constructive criticsm wanted
- Replies: 41
- Views: 20946
Re: Constructive criticsm wanted
I would ditch the PT and go back to the program you were doing. I would keep doing the 5x5 program until you stop making gains, or get bored with the routines. Once you stop making gains you should check out practical programming by Mark Riptoe. That book will help you understand how to build an ef...
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:20 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Constructive criticsm wanted
- Replies: 41
- Views: 20946
Re: Constructive criticsm wanted
You know the deal - looking or constructive criticism and suggestions on a new programme. I did 5 x 5 for two months and enjoyed it, saw good gains. After a chat with a PT i've decided to change things up. Going to try 3 set pyramiding for the first time, based on three daay splits - chest and bice...