ItsMatt Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) I'm about 65kg and could deadlift 124kg 1rm with good form before I broke both of my wrists Want to push the numbers and gain some mass after im all healed up. I'm sick of the leg press, machines are grim. Been doing 250lb 10x5 and made noticeable size gains but its really not my thing, I want to be doing box jumps and doing weird shit on monkey bars. Also I need to work on my chest, my bench is actually embarrassing hah. '#goalz' Edited March 30, 2015 by ItsMatt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 i'm around 110kg, deadlifted 200kg with straps this afternoon all the liftingYou didn't mention straps. This displeases me. This is not worthy of entry into your PB list.Raw or it doesn't count! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 No kettles this morning and my back and legs have recovered from my latest bout of sciatica so I went for my good old vicious leg/tricep session. Basically supersetting a leg and a tricep move as follows: Back squat and V bar push downs x 20, 15, 12, 10, 5, 8, 16 Started off with just 65kg on the squat and worked up to 85kg, push downs started at 50kg and worked up to 75kg. Lever quad extension and single arm lying tricep press (skullcrusher) 4 x 12-15 Started on 70kg with the quad curl and worked up to 91kg, triceps were 12kg dumbell each arm. Finally goblet squats and seated tricep extension 4 x 10 Did 2 sets with a 36kg dumbell then went to 40kg and finished with a 46kg. Tricep extensions were done with 28kg. Not done that for a few weeks, I usually do the squats with a bar but went with the smith machine to be safe. New pre workout was really helping, not looking forward to cave fit on Wednesday, that will hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Pushed chest press to 60kg tonight from 50kg last week woooooo I'll be on 110kg to beat ogre soon lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Pushed chest press to 60kg tonight from 50kg last week woooooo I'll be on 110kg to beat ogre soon lolol That's a big increase, chances are that you've got the muscle power but you've conditioned your central nervous system to deal with the weight. Otherwise that's a mad 20% increase in strength! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 That's a big increase, chances are that you've got the muscle power but you've conditioned your central nervous system to deal with the weight. Otherwise that's a mad 20% increase in strength! I think I wasn't just lifting to my maximum ability with the 50kg, 60kg really took it out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 It's not weight training but it's fun... Does anyone else do box jumps? I hit 1.2m the other week and got a round of applause. Made me feel awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 No weights for me yet, but I'm doing much better so far in terms of general fitness. My third trip to the gym saw 45 mins on the cross trainer, with 566 cals burned. I've been doing about half that on my previous two visits (With exercise bike too, not just 20 minutes!) Came home tonight and decided to start planking, pushups and squatting. Also rode two trails last weekend. Most of this is probably daily routine for you guys, but I'm a 30 year old office worker who's idea of fitness has been clutch control and gear changing for a good few years - this is hard work! I'm planning to keep progressing to the point where I'm mega fit again - 11 years ago I could ride all day and feel fine, I'd like to get to the stage where I can at least ride half a day and not feel bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Got back on legs tonight after skipping for a while, 75kg 4x10 not too bad, only ever done 80kg most for reps. Shame I'm 6ft 5 and have the longest legs in the world ever! Edit: squats that is Edited March 31, 2015 by LukasMcNeal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupintart Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) First time I've shot myself lifting....it was to check my form. I'm 6'0" 188 lbs. 315 lbs deadlift (45 lb bar.) Not a PR but somewhat heavy none the less. Didn't try to PR since my back was sore from previous day's full body routine and this was the END of today's back workout. I've gotten up 405 lbs (4 plates on each side) 3 times in one set, so I have no idea what my 1RM is. This was the 3rd time in a row within a minute I lifted it. The first time the camera didn't record it, the 2nd time it was waaaay out of focus, and the 3rd time I was lucky cause some unknown number called at the end of the lift (that's why it doesn't show me putting it down.) I quit while I was ahead lol. I also don't normally use straps but I'm recovering from lateral and medial epicondylitis in both arms (tennis elbow in my left and golfers in the right.)I feel like I got rid of any/all sticky spots by really focusing on hip and thoracic spine mobility for the past couple of weeks. It's made a HUGE difference in the poundage I can lift by being at a more mechanical advantage.Any tips or observations? Edited April 1, 2015 by rupintart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMatt Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 All i can point out is your ass comes up before your shoulders, try to make them move at the same time and also keep your head straight with your spine. Probably best to film yourself just lifting the bar and analyse the form Other than that keep up the work man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Form looks totally fine to me. Legs overpower back slightly though by the looks of it so maybe switch to stiff leg deadlifts for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boumsong Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I've just started out in a gym on this sort of stuff. What is with the dropping of weights from up high? Isn't the negative action just as important as the lift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Yep, up fast down slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinfor Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I've just started out in a gym on this sort of stuff. What is with the dropping of weights from up high? Isn't the negative action just as important as the lift? Depends what you are training for. For size you should move slow and controlled but for pure strenght it makes little difference, at least for the major lifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 I've just started out in a gym on this sort of stuff. What is with the dropping of weights from up high? Isn't the negative action just as important as the lift? In most lifts, yes. Deadlift is probably the key exception. If it's heavy, drop that shit. Also dumbbell presses, be it chest or shoulder. If you're pushing out a beastly set and you're getting tired, throw them bitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boumsong Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Is it acceptable to work one side, left or right, if you find muscle building unevenly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Generally I wouldn't, but here's what I would do. Lets say biceps are your worry. Your dominant with your right hand (for this example at least, otherwise switch it every time I say left/right), so you might well find it easier to activate the muscle in your right bicep. All those years of doing more intricate movements mean that you are able to control your right bicep with more accuracy, making it easier to use more weight or more reps on curls. So next time you go to the gym, lift with your left arm first, whichever weight and rep range works for your left, do the same on your right, but don't do any extra reps just because you can with your right. The weaker side will catch up with your dominant side, and the dominant side will be held back by the weaker side, without sacrificing all round gains. Other people may disagree, but this has worked for me. As a side note, I would suggest it's somewhat psychological. People aren't as symmetrical as they like to think, and body image becomes more apparent as people critique themselves. If you're right handed, you might perceive your right arm as being larger, but if you measured it, it would be damn near identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boumsong Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Its my lats at the minute. I'm only starting out at the gym. I've been on body weight exercises for a while though. Like you say, the left is the weaker side. I'll see how things progress, Cheers bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Assuming your program includes pull ups & barbell rows, you could also add dumbbell rows to make sure you're working each side evenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Its my lats at the minute. I'm only starting out at the gym. I've been on body weight exercises for a while though. Like you say, the left is the weaker side. I'll see how things progress, Cheers bud. Pretty much Haz has covered most of it but what i would add is really focus on MMC (muscle mind connection). Its not easy to get the hang of properly when starting out as it will be very conscious along with focusing on form etc. Best way to explain the basic MMC would squeeze at the hardest part of the lift. http://www.kratosguide.com/the-mind-muscle-connection/ http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=153361071 Also as Haz mentioned throw some dumbbells in! But make sure you keep 100% form as other muscles can take over slightly leaving you with the same problem.Also read this whilst getting those links and it really does sum up MMC very well - My dad (was a competitive bodybuilder when he was young) always stresses to me the importance of visualising the contraction of your muscles when he comes to the gym with me. I'll be doing standing hammer curls for example, and he'll tell me to slow down and picture the bicep working, the blood rushing into it. I really think it helps, in the long run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 <snip>All good info, but not for people who've only been lifting for a short while IMO.Don't worry about that stuff yet Boumsong, just get your form neat, keep your workouts simple and eatmoreliftmoreeatmoreliftmore. As for imbalances, I personally just ignore them. If you're using neat form then the weaker side will get hit harder and get stronger quicker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boumsong Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 All good info, but not for people who've only been lifting for a short while IMO. Don't worry about that stuff yet Boumsong, just get your form neat, keep your workouts simple and eatmoreliftmoreeatmoreliftmore. As for imbalances, I personally just ignore them. If you're using neat form then the weaker side will get hit harder and get stronger quicker. I've ignored it for now. Only really into week 3 of actual lifting. I can feel the weak side fatigue more and recover slower but its getting there. Legs today. Squats are fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 If I could only do one exercise it'd probably be squats. So good. My weight lifting belt came today. Now I'll be able to squat and deadlift heavy without getting worried about giving myself a hernia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 If I could only do one exercise it'd probably be squats. So good. My weight lifting belt came today. Now I'll be able to squat and deadlift heavy without getting worried about giving myself a hernia. Where did you get the belt? I need one! Matty paid £40 for his but don't really want to be spending that much, he said that was cheap too haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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