The Weightlifters Thread

#326
#326
I did some trail running late last summer.

Got to the gym today and my trainer friend was free so he taught me some technique using kettlebells. I'd never used them before but they're fun. I might invest in some for home training.
 
#327
#327
You can plan an entire workout routine with kettle bells. They're great.

Turned in a solid legs workout today.
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#330
#330
chavisut said:
Gonna run a basic pull/push/squat routine till the end of March then start cutting weight.
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Sounds like my plan. I've been working my way back into it after screwing my back up in early Dec. doing deadlifts. Tweaked it again a few weeks ago after working my way back up to lifting the same weight I was at pre-injury. Just now starting to feel close to 100% again.

Any recommendations on the best way to start a deadlift? Generally I'll start the first rep from the ground, but it seems like starting the first rep puts a lot of extra strain on my back. Anyone have an opinion on starting the lift from the rack?
 
#331
#331
born-n-raisedvol said:
Sounds like my plan. I've been working my way back into it after screwing my back up in early Dec. doing deadlifts. Tweaked it again a few weeks ago after working my way back up to lifting the same weight I was at pre-injury. Just now starting to feel close to 100% again.

Any recommendations on the best way to start a deadlift? Generally I'll start the first rep from the ground, but it seems like starting the first rep puts a lot of extra strain on my back. Anyone have an opinion on starting the lift from the rack?
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Do you have a power rack in your gym? If so, you could do rack pulls which would take a lot of the pressure off your lower back.
 
#332
#332
Pretty sure I tweaked mine doing the same thing yesterday. I can hardly bend over. Work was killer. Guess I'll see how I feel in the morning and do some yoga.
 
#333
#333
chavisut said:
Do you have a power rack in your gym? If so, you could do rack pulls which would take a lot of the pressure off your lower back.
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Sure do. I may give rack pulls a shot tomorrow morning. I've also thought about lowering the weight back down and really focusing on form and building up my core strength. Still relatively new to deadlifting so I think the problem is I progressed a little too quickly in weight before I really nailed down proper form with moderate weight.
 
#334
#334
born-n-raisedvol said:
Sure do. I may give rack pulls a shot tomorrow morning. I've also thought about lowering the weight back down and really focusing on form and building up my core strength. Still relatively new to deadlifting so I think the problem is I progressed a little too quickly in weight before I really nailed down proper form with moderate weight.
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I would stick to doing deads only once a week. They will take a tole on your body quick.
 
#335
#335
milohimself said:
Only downside to the mega cheap gyms is the fact that they're freakin zoos in the early evening.

24 Hour Fitness, Gold's, Ballys, etc should all be around $25/month per club per person.
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Thinking about getting a membership at anytime fitness. Anybody know what the rates are? Can't seem to find them on the website. I will probably call this week anyway, just want to know if it is worth my time to go down and look at it if it is going to be too much.

Looking to spend less than $40/month if possible, and I need a gym with 24-hour access. Preferably in the Madison,AL area.
 
#336
#336
chavisut said:
I would stick to doing deads only once a week. They will take a tole on your body quick.
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That is about what it works out to be. 3 times during a 2 week span. Even then I only need to do one set at max weight, plus whatever sets I do as warmup.

I'm doing the stronglifts 5x5 program if anyone cares.
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#337
#337
born-n-raisedvol said:
That is about what it works out to be. 3 times during a 2 week span. Even then I only need to do one set at max weight, plus whatever sets I do as warmup.

I'm doing the stronglifts 5x5 program if anyone cares.
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Nice. There's only one working set of deads on that right?
 
#338
#338
chavisut said:
Nice. There's only one working set of deads on that right?
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Thats correct. It calls for one working set and if you feel good enough you can add an extra set or two. I basically used that as freedom to get a little extra work in while the weight was low and I was working my way into the program. Now that I'm pulling weight that requires some real work I'm sticking to one set only.
 
#340
#340
Well it's back to the gym for me. Just paid my membership for Urban Active. I'm about to start training heavy again, hope it don't kill my elbows.

If anyone has ever has tendonitis in their arms i feel for you. It took me a whole year and a couple of months to heal fully. I'm still not 100% sure they're healed all the way. I'm going to have to train smart this time, i'm not as young as the sunrise anymore.
 
#341
#341
I have a little pain in my elbows when I'm repping tris with high weight, i.e. overhead extensions with 100 or more lbs.

Basically, there are a LOT of really effective triceps workouts, find which ones work for you for not hurting your elbows and stick to those.

For me, it's overhead extensions up to 100lbs, cable pulldowns with the ez-curl type thing, and triceps dips (keep your legs underneath or in front of you).
 
#342
#342
milohimself said:
I have a little pain in my elbows when I'm repping tris with high weight, i.e. overhead extensions with 100 or more lbs.

Basically, there are a LOT of really effective triceps workouts, find which ones work for you for not hurting your elbows and stick to those.

For me, it's overhead extensions up to 100lbs, cable pulldowns with the ez-curl type thing, and triceps dips (keep your legs underneath or in front of you).
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Well mine was a combination of work, weight training and fishing tournaments every other week. My arms just got used up. I think the repetitive casting was the thing that got me the worst. The rest of it was just piling on.
 
#343
#343
I hear that. Mine aren't shot, but they get sore now and then.

Definitely could have worse joints stop working right.
 
#344
#344
Been taking Green Mag for almost two weeks and have already seen a difference in my stamina.... also taste is good and haven't had any bloating... quality product
 
#346
#346
Green Apple.... One of the best tasting supplements I've taken....I was amazed how quick I could notice an improvement in my dumbell bench press
 
#347
#347
Standing military press or seated military press? You guys have any preference. We switch it up every week up at school, but seated always hurts my shoulders/neck while standing always hurts my back. It's probably just because I have argueably the worst form ever.
 
#350
#350
flowd82 said:
Standing military press or seated military press? You guys have any preference. We switch it up every week up at school, but seated always hurts my shoulders/neck while standing always hurts my back. It's probably just because I have argueably the worst form ever.
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You should probably go with less weight then.
 
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