The Weightlifters Thread

#701
#701
bamacheats said:
I'm some sort of bicep reject, cause I've never been able to do preacher curls. I try and try and try but never feel a burn in my biceps, just in my elbows and wrists.
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I hear this now and again so you're not the only one with this "problem". I don't know your routine for your arms, if you do arms alone on a certain day, etc... If you do have a separate day for arms maybe switch it up and hit the arms at the end of your back workout and see if you "feel" something. Maybe try a static hold with the last rep of each set (5-10 second hold on the negative). Just some suggestions if you haven't tried these.
 
#702
#702
LLcoolDave said:
I hear this now and again so you're not the only one with this "problem". I don't know your routine for your arms, if you do arms alone on a certain day, etc... If you do have a separate day for arms maybe switch it up and hit the arms at the end of your back workout and see if you "feel" something. Maybe try a static hold with the last rep of each set (5-10 second hold on the negative). Just some suggestions if you haven't tried these.
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I do hammers, reverse grip pull ups, and lots of static. My arms are pretty ripped but I just can't do preachers, with dumb bells or a bar.
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#703
#703
I have a question about biceps... I have a really difficult time getting my biceps to grow and I wanted to get some opinions on what bicep exercise are the best for growth....And is it better to train bi's and tri's together or to do back and bi's...TIA
 
#705
#705
Jwill10ut said:
I have a question about biceps... I have a really difficult time getting my biceps to grow and I wanted to get some opinions on what bicep exercise are the best for growth....And is it better to train bi's and tri's together or to do back and bi's...TIA
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Static. Doesn't matter what else you train.
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#706
#706
Jwill10ut said:
I have a question about biceps... I have a really difficult time getting my biceps to grow and I wanted to get some opinions on what bicep exercise are the best for growth....And is it better to train bi's and tri's together or to do back and bi's...TIA
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To put on size you have to focus on the barbell curl, IMO. I also love the incline dumbbell curl and, of course, the preacher curl. Those work best for me, but everyone is different. For size and growth I say focus on the basics. Shaping exercises aren't going to spark a lot of new size.

As far as what split to use, if you think that your overall arm size isn't where you want it, I would do an arm focused workout. I think that you have to continuously shake it up. If you have been pairing bi's with back for a long time, change it. Your body will likely respond to something different. I had a lot of success over the years supersetting bi's and tri's.
 
#708
#708
Had a great chest and back workout last night. I'm starting to regain some strength back after the extended layoff I took. I am a huge fan of Jack3d at this point.
 
#709
#709
This is a question for those of you taking preworkout supps. How long do you feel the effects after taking them? I've considered adding them to my routine, but I don't want to end up taking something that has me hyped up in class after working out or something. TIA.
 
#710
#710
born-n-raisedvol said:
This is a question for those of you taking preworkout supps. How long do you feel the effects after taking them? I've considered adding them to my routine, but I don't want to end up taking something that has me hyped up in class after working out or something. TIA.
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@ 2 hrs for me.
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#711
#711
born-n-raisedvol said:
This is a question for those of you taking preworkout supps. How long do you feel the effects after taking them? I've considered adding them to my routine, but I don't want to end up taking something that has me hyped up in class after working out or something. TIA.
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About as long as the effects of caffeine, 90-120mins after they first kick in. Basically as long as a workout, so you should be energetic but calm, and pumped after a workout if you're doing it right.
 
#715
#715
VOLatile said:
My favorite.

I did a short, full body workout today. I've been too busy to get to the gym since Friday. I did extra squats today. It was extremely busy this morning. I was surprised I got the squat rack.
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I rarely see people using the squat rack for actual squats in my gym.
 
#717
#717
chavisut said:
I rarely see people using the squat rack for actual squats in my gym.
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I see more people using the Smith machine for squats than the actual squat rack. Usually the rack is taken by someone doing a circuit of some sort involving shoulders.
 
#719
#719
I've ventured away from bb style splits so I don't really have a "leg" day. Squats are key for any leg workout.
 
#720
#720
My leg days are typically some mix of squats, lunges, extensions, curls, and calf exercises that suit my mood. I am 6'4" so squatting isn't always fun. That's a long way to move some weight.
 
#721
#721
The only think I probably do different from others typical leg workouts are Jefferson Squats and Front Squats which I do every other week. Also, IMO people don't do enough straight leg deadlifts.
 
#722
#722
SL deads are awesome. I don't do them much now, but I did a lot of them in the past. My hamstrings are a strong point for me and I have to use too much weight to feel them now. I'm getting older and more afraid of injury. I also like the Jefferson squat and its effective, but that's more of a glute exercise IMO.
 
#723
#723
Anybody recommend a good soy protein supplement? Whey jacks up my sinuses.
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#725
#725
Goat milk protein. Some argue its the overall best protein available.
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