The Exercise Thread - Page 12

JS · #**331** 20th August 2013, 22:59

Yes I find that aswell, gets a lot easier for me towards the last couple of exercises.

Just breakfast. 2 scoops whey, 1 scoop oats - in a shaker with water and a piece of fruit. Before I just had a pint of full fat milk, easy calories.

this_is_the_one · #**332** 20th August 2013, 23:27

nice. a good tip for adding loads of calories into a shake is by putting a tablespoon of peanut butter into it. That'll increase it by like 100-200 calories.

JS · #**333** 20th August 2013, 23:31

Yep it was in my eating plan but had to get my coach to take it out as I cant stand it.

Im quite a fussy eater btw

diplodocus · #**334** 20th August 2013, 23:56

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Originally Posted by JJ

^ I can only do so much forcing before it gets too much but hey ho. Going to have a chat with my coach later in the week.

Onwards and upwards matey, we all have 'those' days. Believe it or not, this is the first time this has ever happened. This morning i was away to do bench press so loaded up the weight that I can manage, I start then can only manage 2 reps ( wtf ) so I decreased it then can only manage a couple again so at that point I was getting quite angry and pee'd off so I walked out after 5 mins. So annoyed, no energy whatsoever and also a waste of petrol and post workout shake

How many reps can you normally do with that weight? And what's your set up like? Sounds like you might have a bit of a set up issue. Maybe not cueing enough external rotation (i.e. breaking the bar) or not having your scapula retracted underneath you enough.

JS · #**335** 21st August 2013, 21:23

I do 5x5 on all the main compound exercises. I think it was just lack of sleep, I hardly had any energy.

PussyRiot · #**336** 22nd August 2013, 17:53

Am I wasting my time doing three sets of 10 with lighter weights? Would it be more effective to use heavier weights, but do three sets of 5, and do it slower - really not sure.

this_is_the_one · #**337** 22nd August 2013, 18:51

Just vary it smellycat. Whatever you do, you should be struggling by the last rep of the last set where you can barely complete the movement. I reckon either pick 3x10 or 5x5 and stick with it for like 6 weeks. Then you can vary. The downside with the higher weight 5x5 is there is a slightly higher chance of being injured if your technique isn't right. But both set/rep ranges are good.

I tend to do 3x12 personally

Rick Sanchez · #**338** 22nd August 2013, 19:21

I'm an idiot. I've been getting lower and lower with my squat depth and I tried for my max, ass-to-grass, and only just managed to lift it. I was a split-second away from dropping it. Could have really hurt myself :/. Lesson learned.

maro111 · #**339** 24th August 2013, 19:51

What do people recommended for abs? Normal sit ups seem to kill my legs. Thanks

JS · #**340** 24th August 2013, 20:44

I don't directly train abs. Mine get hit with doing deadlifts and squats. Hanging leg raises, crunches...

BritishPeace · #**341** 24th August 2013, 21:47

Planks for abs

maro111 · #**342** 24th August 2013, 22:17

Thanks guys. Ive filled a large bag with books which is working as a good homemade set of weights lol

maro111 · #**343** 24th August 2013, 23:01

How long everyone been working out?

LittleMissMouse · #**344** 24th August 2013, 23:37

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Originally Posted by maro111

What do people recommended for abs? Normal sit ups seem to kill my legs. Thanks

Frozen v-sit - just do it until you feel like you're about to have an aneurysm, short rest then do it a few more times.

Scissor kicks and flutter kicks are good too, but better if you do them it a sort of v-sit position, being a wuss and doing them lying on your back with your hands under your bum is for normal civilians, not SAUKers.

maro111 · #**345** 24th August 2013, 23:42

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Originally Posted by LittleMissMouse

Frozen v-sit - just do it until you feel like you're about to have an aneurysm, short rest then do it a few more times.

Scissor kicks and flutter kicks are good too, but better if you do them it a sort of v-sit position, being a wuss and doing them lying on your back with your hands under your bum is for normal civilians, not SAUKers.

Lol thanks for that. We SAuker's are a solid lot!!

this_is_the_one · #**346** 25th August 2013, 00:03

Personally I'm not a fan of working abs. I feel like most compound weight lifting moves work the abs indirectly anyway. I probably would be a fan if I had a flat stomach.

Gonna hit the gym tomorrow. Ive been working on my rotator cuff rehab and fingers crossed it repairs itself. Its my own fault - iv not been doing enough strenghtneing of it. If I do any pressing movement I get discomfort. Problem with fitness is the eagerness to want to do things too quickly. This can be detrimental to the body

black_mamba · #**347** 25th August 2013, 00:08

Sex is good for working abs.

this_is_the_one · #**348** 25th August 2013, 00:15

How about masterbation?

JS · #**349** 25th August 2013, 00:26

^ biceps, my right is bigger than my left

Jam · #**350** 25th August 2013, 00:34

guys i'd like your advice....

what would be the results if i did 100 press ups a day?

nothing else but press ups.

this_is_the_one · #**351** 25th August 2013, 00:34

@ jj

Jam, you would build some bloody muscular endurance, but not necessarily tons of size or strength.

For any exercise though you want to also work the opposing muscles, in this case the back otherwise it can lead to muscular imbalance and injury

maro111 · #**352** 25th August 2013, 00:35

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Originally Posted by this_is_the_one

Personally I'm not a fan of working abs. I feel like most compound weight lifting moves work the abs indirectly anyway. I probably would be a fan if I had a flat stomach.

Gonna hit the gym tomorrow. Ive been working on my rotator cuff rehab and fingers crossed it repairs itself. Its my own fault - iv not been doing enough strenghtneing of it. If I do any pressing movement I get discomfort. Problem with fitness is the eagerness to want to do things too quickly. This can be detrimental to the body

Yeah im finding the abs gets a workout even if dont target them. BEER IS THE ENEMY!!!

this_is_the_one · #**353** 25th August 2013, 00:43

Maro you look quite lean in your pic, but yeah if you cut out the booze youll get ripped

black_mamba · #**354** 25th August 2013, 00:47

Bread is my enemy. Eat stupid amounts of the stuff. Haven't seen my abs in 15 years, oh the horror.

this_is_the_one · #**355** 25th August 2013, 00:49

Mamba are you in the anti carbs gang? Booo! Just eat wholemeal!

maro111 · #**356** 25th August 2013, 00:56

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Originally Posted by this_is_the_one

Maro you look quite lean in your pic, but yeah if you cut out the booze youll get ripped

Just so hard to do lol. Have done the usual before pic so hopefully will see progress

black_mamba · #**357** 25th August 2013, 00:57

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Originally Posted by this_is_the_one

Mamba are you in the anti carbs gang? Booo! Just eat wholemeal!

I'm in the "I eat really really well all week then binge out at the weekend" gang.

maro111 · #**358** 25th August 2013, 00:57

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Originally Posted by black_mamba

Bread is my enemy. Eat stupid amounts of the stuff. Haven't seen my abs in 15 years, oh the horror.

I LOVE bread as well..damn lol

black_mamba · #**359** 25th August 2013, 01:01

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Originally Posted by maro111

I LOVE bread as well..damn lol

Evil, norty, tempting bread.

maro111 · #**360** 25th August 2013, 01:01

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Originally Posted by black_mamba

I'm in the "I eat really really well all week then binge out at the weekend" gang.

Lol