Bodybuilding/Strength Training
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Forgot to post them here last week when I made them, but I'm quite pleased to have made both the squat and bench PRs on the same day. Hopefully I'll be posting a 600 lb. squat and 350+ bench here before the end of 2006! Ryan
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Hi guys , I'm wanting to improve my grip and build my forearms at the same time if possible, I don't want to buy any grip tools etc, so does anyone recommend any exercises?
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Gas is insane here in Northern California! I've been paying about $3.30 a gal for the past week! I can't afford to get into town to exercise at that price! I mean, really! So, I need suggestions for fun cardio activities to do at home....I've been dancing while cooking and skipping and doing "25lb baby" lifts! I could also use suggestions on body-weight, upper body exercises....please, don't let me get lazy....
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Look what I've got: http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b145/offense74/DSC00010.jpg and http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b145/offense74/DSC00011.jpg Muhahahaha!!!!! I'm gonna get at it, believe me! First I'm off to vacation for 1,5 weeks. But then, oooohh my god!!!
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I know this might be a weird topic, but its true. I am 5'8" and weigh almost 150lbs[i want to maintain this but by reducing the fat and adding muscle]. I used to be 130lbs and then bulked up to 160lbs almost. Anyways, I really just want to be average/tonned[not big/bulky], so of course cardio should be my main priority, but at the same time I figured if I reduced my exercise routine that can help too, correct me if I am wrong? Here is my new routine I plan on focusing on. And note: I plan on working out 4 days a week. And cardio every other day in the morning. I do plan on working out my forearms and abs twice a week and rest of the muscle group just once. Chest - …
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my back workout for the week, that is.
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So does anyone have any specific ritual before you go to the gym? Also include after if you like. Do you get worked up into some mood, maybe you like to eat at a specific interval before you go. Tell of anything you do to have a good and effective time at the gym. If you dont go to a gym just substitute going to workout, or whatever fits your situation. Let me start this one off... My ritual is to fill up my water bottle, and I get my i.d. card and keys in my pocket and before I leave my room I make sure they are still in my pocket. I also take the time before I head out to change mp3's on the player, change (rechargable) batteries in it if needed. I usually use…
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I am 5ft 10 and weigh 135lbs, 41 years of age. I am what you might call "skinny fat" its not that I am fat but I have very soft muscles!. I have always been active but have never been able to build up bulk. I have just started doing weights, no cardio, is this good for me? I have a very dodgy knee and squats are hard for me to do but I realise that I need to do them if I am going to get a nice round bum and good muscles on the back of my legs. I have a nice chest and I don't want to lose it. Also I could do with losing a bit of my tummy. Can you help me please? Thanks. Karen
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Hi guys, I'm probably gonna start a HST cycle real soon! I've read that you guys have been doing it! how's it been for you?
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The subject pretty much explains it all. I find myself running out of ideas for things to do on my lat, back and shoulder day. does any one have any good excercises or favorites that are good for building up these muscles? Gracias in advance!!! (im still such a newb!)
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My body is no longer responding to my routines. I need a new routine and eating/nutrient schedule. Maintaining what I have isn't a problem, but I am not gaining any more progress. Currently 5'5", stay around 125lb (give or take), I generally eat 3 small meals and 2-3 snacks per day, most carbs toward the morn. Week looks like: Cardio 3x's weekly treadmill 30 min interval training incline Weights 3x weekly Back, Bi's Shoulder's, Tri's Legs Work abs on All weight days. Getting to the gym is getting continuously more difficult. Most workout are now at home. I have two weight benches with multiple dumbells and barbell set ups. 1 bench has lat pull down, both have le…
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Has anyone used this? http://www.lifelineusa.com/site_uploads/product/13_1.pdf I'm thinking of ordering one
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Does anyone have one of these & if so, do you like it? Has it helped your workouts?
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Ive noticed that when I train a body part a few times a week, I get better response then just training it once a week. is there any evidence to support this? or is it still common belief that a body part should only be worked once a week?
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the more I train, the less social I become. I feel like being in my own little world when I lift. anyone else feel like this?
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I recently starting doing DB incline bench press. Last week I did 12 reps with a 25 lb dumbbell in each hand, which meant that this week I should have increased to 30 lb DBs. But when I tried with those, I couldn't do even one press, so I guess the increase of 5 lbs per hand is too much for me. What can I do between the 25s and the 30s to get myself ready for the 30s? Should I just keep doing more reps with the 25s until I can lift the 30s?
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Hello my Vegan Friends, I just returned home from the INBA World Natural Bodybuilding Championships that were held in Sacramento, California. When I get a chance I'll post photos like Daywalker did, images before the contest, ones from on stage and after the show. I'm without a computer these days so it may take me a bit longer but they'll be up sometime this week. Megan and I left Corvallis on Friday afternoon and arrived in Sacramento around 11PM. We had some very interesting events take place that night that I'm sure she will explain sometime in the future. Neither one of us slept real well, but of course I was excited so I was energetic leading into the conte…
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I´ m using since one week a doggcrap workout plan... look it up here: http://timwescott.proboards18.com/index.cgi?board=Talk&action=display&thread=1101334382 and i have to say: whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.... thanx to daywalker for his advise to use this program... usually I´am through with the workout after only 45 minutes.... This is the first plan which really finishes me... The leg workout is the hell... i just fuckin hate it when I´m in the gym.... 20 reps squats after one muscle failure set with 8 reps.... and also my biceps is pumped like after a workout with 4 exercises.... believe me, its incredible intense.... I´ supplie you with news about my strenght and …
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http://a.im.craigslist.org/hW/RW/VQpYWOnTWhHs52fUI3NGwjQxlGl4.jpg Has anyone tried one of these kinds of rowing machines? I was thinking of buying one because they are so much cheaper then the kind at the gym. Plus they fold up so small. But I was wondering why they are so cheap.
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How do you guys motivate yourselfs to workout? I have found out that I can (very) easily transform my body. From fat to thin within short time, gaining muscles with dedicated training every day for weeks... but I ALWAYS fall back to where I have started - too fat, no muscles When my work is full of stress, when I have to do some work in my house, relation problems, bad nutrition... the first thing I drop is my workout. Not only that, sometimes I am just tired to work out (my day starts at 6.30 am). I made some great results last summer and built up my chest very well. To see that progress helps me to go on, but somehow I am not motivated enough or mentally not strong en…
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RICE....no not the food...although thats good too. " R.I.C.E - Best for Acute Injuries From Elizabeth Quinn, about.com Your Guide to Sports Medicine. Treatment Tips for Managing Low Grade, Acute Injuries in the Initial Stage Running, aerobics and other forms of exercise are good for your health, but these activities can raise your risk for sprained joints, strained muscles and other minor injuries. Proper care in the first day or two after injury can reduce the time you're sidelined by it. Should you suffer a sprain, strain, pull, tear or other muscle or joint injury, treat it with R.I.C.E. -- Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. R.I.C.E. can relieve pain, limit s…
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Weight Gains 1 2
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So since I set my mind to it at the beginning of the summer, I have gained 16 lbs., starting at a scrawny 134 and climbing to slightly less-scrawny 150 as of a few days ago. I'm sure it probably doesn't sound like a lot to most of you (I know some here STARTED at at least 150 - heh), but it feels awesome to hit that mark and I'm now only 4 lbs. away from my ultimate summer goal. To everyone who's working on their goals, keep on keeping on!
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Here's my bulking photo's for november, the photo's really don't show much difference but I'm gonna keep records so hopefully I should start seeing real differences in about six months! From a body building stand point I look terrible but I'm not really training for body building I'm doing more powerlifting stuff but I still intend to get to the big wieghts so I can be a bigbwii http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/Bigbwii/nov1.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/Bigbwii/nov2.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/Bigbwii/nov3.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a84/Bigbwii/nov4.jpg
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I have been seriously weightlifting for over 2 years, yet I am not seeing the results I want to see. I want to (and need to!) put on more muscle mass... I'm very tiny (5'0 and not even 90#), but I'm strong . . . I just dont look like it. I mean, I'm defined, but there's not much mass there. I have a hard time putting on weight, despite eating more than enough Kcals. My protein is high (about 25% of my diet). I'm currently working on 2 body parts/day: bi's/tri's, back/abs, chest/shoulders, legs. I'm in the gym for 1.5-2 hours per day. I perform supersets of 3-4 sets, 12 and 12 reps. By the 12th rep, my muscles are definitely fatigued/exhausted. Would it benefit me…
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I'm a great believer in heavy wieghts and low reps and I find that doing just one heavy set to failure is great for saving time and gives good results but I'm still not convinced that it's the best for what I want which is real brute strength and size! I find that when my reps were at 8-10 I was using a lighter wieght and I wanted to go heavier but once I got heavier and lowered my reps I don't feel like I'm doing enough in that one set, I've just started training for power lifting and I'm using the 3 basic excercises (bench,squat and deadlift) and I don't feel like I'm getting enough out of doing just one set, I find that with one set training you have to make sure you n…
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