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- Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:24 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Flexing program affecting weight program?
- Replies: 6
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Flexing program affecting weight program?
Hi all, This is most likely a huge misunderstanding on my part and I am expecting to be corrected, so here it goes: The more I trained the more I see that my flexibility needs to be worked. I am not flexible (legwise) by nature and instinctively I feel that by just doing a small, every morning routi...
- Sun Apr 18, 2010 3:38 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Two relatively noob questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3789
Hi, That's why you see guys here switching to programs like WSFSB and 5,3,1 I am sure it varies from individual to individual but what is the average frequency for switching? If variety is the issue here couldn't I just switch between what I do now and the same but on a, oh say, 3x5 basis? Don't wan...
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:25 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Two relatively noob questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3789
Sure thing Stu, indeed this can lead to wide interpretations. Here it is Day 1 Lats - Cable pulldown Deltoid (side) - Barbell Upright bow Back - Don't the name of the exercise but it's a Roman Chair Sit-up but in reverse, it really helps my somewhat tender low back Trapezius (upper) Barbell Shrugs B...
- Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:31 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Two relatively noob questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3789
Two relatively noob questions
Hi all, Well it has been six months since I started working out and it feels great. Aside from a "tiny" injury in my left arm (bench press related) everything is rather smooth. Now I read/heard somewhere that at some point one must revamp the complete routine and change exercises (not muscles just E...
- Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:14 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: First week report
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7300
Your last paragraph makes a lot of sense. Actually I trained this morning and this time instead of "calculating" the relax time between sets I went by the feeling. It felt a whole lot better. In any case I guess I am still in my "groove" period. Meaning that since I am still in the beginning I guess...
- Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:01 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: First week report
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7300
First, please be assured that I don't intently watch the clock and move on to the next set in a precise manner. I was just merely explaining my ballpark wait conditions. Second, I am not sure that I follow the reasoning. In a previous thread I was led to read some articles that explained that if you...
- Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:07 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: First week report
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7300
Hi Doc, 1: Yes I do mean between sets. I usually do 3x10 or 3x8-12 so my overall goal is gain and strength. 2: The main thing here was that I wanted to validate my feeling, meaning the heat flash and the overall sensation that the fibers are really working out. Are those good signs or red alerts? I ...
- Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:36 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: First week report
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7300
First week report
Hi all, First, thanks to all the advice and tips you gave me in this thread http://exrx.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6427 I decided to start a new thread so as to keep things more organized. Well after this first week I will say that there a LOT of muscles that were rusty to say the least. 90% of the t...
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 3:09 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Very simple question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12984
Thanks Peter your article and the link in your blog were both very interesting read. It is pretty clear what I have to do now. Two other thing: 1: Let's say I am doing 3x10, should I keep the same weight throughout all sets of rep or should I increase after each rep or just the last one? 2: If you l...
- Sun Nov 29, 2009 1:28 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Very simple question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12984
Well tomorrow is the first day and I can't wait, no worries though I will be taking it slow. I've chosen all the exercises for a 3-day program and yes 95% of them are free weights and they all look fun. Now there is one last question that I would like to ask. What about reps? I've perused the board ...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:08 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Very simple question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12984
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:54 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Very simple question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12984
Well that sounds pretty good to me, thank you both. Now I am curious as to how would be the best approach to master the free weights? Any particular method you use that is effective? Keep in mind I am a novice and for the first six months (I should start training next week) I may be a bit cautious, ...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:21 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Very simple question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12984
Believe me I am not bent on building a program with machines, it was merely because on a psychological level I found it more gratifying. In any case this is really insightful and practical advice, thanks Stuward! By what you are saying I guess I should gradually mix free weigths and cables/machines,...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:02 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Very simple question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12984
Thanks for the tips guys. JTW: Would you suggest to stick to barbell/dumbell or alternate between different methods on a say a monthly basis. For instance if I look at the Lateral Deltoid exercises both the upright bow for the barbell and the cable work out the same muscles. In my case switching bet...
- Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:38 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Very simple question
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12984
Very simple question
Hi all, While perusing the website I found the templates for a 3-day training, which is perfectly suited for my busy schedule. One thing that puzzles me though is that if for instance I click on a Push/Pull/Legs I go to another page that shows me workout A, B and C. I assume that each workout repres...