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Release
United States4397 Posts
The gym i plan to go to is the 24 hour fitness on showers drive. They have a $32/month with $63 entry fee (says first and last months dues) and a 3 month $150 pan. Personally, i think the 150 is better because 150<159. Also, do any of you guy take protein powders, etc? | ||
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Michaelj
United States186 Posts
I spent an hour or two going over the snatch grip, overhead positioning, and sitting deep. I eventually worked up to a snatch with the bar at a hang near my waist. The coach also had me do some OH squats from behind the neck. Most of the workout was just trying to retract my arms far back enough. Also, I thought I squatted deep, but apparently I don't lol. It was a good experience overall, hopefully I'll be able to go twice a week or so | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
where is it, how much, link? | ||
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Alventenie
United States2147 Posts
On May 27 2011 14:39 Barett wrote: Starting Strength seems to be more about Gaining Muscle. I do want to do some muscle gain, but I also need to loose quite a bit of weight. Your diet will reflect what your weight will eventually be. If you eat real foods (cut out processed foods for the most part), and eat them in correct quantities (some people have different preferences for how much protein/fat/carbs you should eat depending on your goals), you will change your weight. Lifting weights and exercising lets your body put the use what you eat, whether its to make muscle/provide energy/etc. Since i've started lifting, I've probably only lost 5 pounds from my starting weight, but ive changed in how i look and am stronger than when i started. I haven't gained an noticeable muscle mass and yet i have increased my strength a lot. Over the past 3 months these are my numbers: (again i have not really changed in appearance at all) Squat: 85lb ->185lb Deadlift: 115lb -> 225lb OHP: 55lb -> 100lb Bench: 65lb -> 135lb Pull-Ups: 0 -> 3 (i can actually do them now lol ^^) I didn't list power cleans because i still fail at them miserably x.x | ||
thedeadhaji
39489 Posts
On May 27 2011 14:52 Release wrote: I plan to try and go to the gym at least once a day over the summer break but i have no idea which contract is best or how the monthly contract works. The gym i plan to go to is the 24 hour fitness on showers drive. They have a $32/month with $63 entry fee (says first and last months dues) and a 3 month $150 pan. Personally, i think the 150 is better because 150<159. Also, do any of you guy take protein powders, etc? lol Mtn View? Fwiw I go to the SuperSport nextdoors on weekends  | ||
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Barett
Canada454 Posts
On May 27 2011 15:00 Alventenie wrote: Your diet will reflect what your weight will eventually be. If you eat real foods (cut out processed foods for the most part), and eat them in correct quantities (some people have different preferences for how much protein/fat/carbs you should eat depending on your goals), you will change your weight. Lifting weights and exercising lets your body put the use what you eat, whether its to make muscle/provide energy/etc. Since i've started lifting, I've probably only lost 5 pounds from my starting weight, but ive changed in how i look and am stronger than when i started. I haven't gained an noticeable muscle mass and yet i have increased my strength a lot. Over the past 3 months these are my numbers: (again i have not really changed in appearance at all) Squat: 85lb ->185lb Deadlift: 115lb -> 225lb OHP: 55lb -> 100lb Bench: 65lb -> 135lb Pull-Ups: 0 -> 3 (i can actually do them now lol ^^) Ok thanks alot. Your starting numbers are at right about what mine are now, maybe a little lower cause I have a bit of muscle mass (not much ^^) Just I've heard things like if you run alot it is actually counter productive to putting on muscle. But I will definitely start with my diet. I work at a grocery store, so getting the food will not be hard, just eating it everyday, even on days I work will be the hard part. Thanks everyone. Time to start reading Starting Strength  | ||
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Michaelj
United States186 Posts
On May 27 2011 14:58 Cambium wrote: ^I'm moving there for three months starting Aug where is it, how much, link? http://www.lostbattalionhallweightlifting.org/ It's in queens, a bit of a walk from the subway station. They only do yearly memberships, and I think it will probably be $150 for the year in August EDIT: I also hear there is a place with platforms and bumper plates in brooklyn (Brooklyn Barbell or something?), but it is more than I'd like to pay and a bit further for me | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
http://edgegyms.com/ | ||
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ModernAgeShaman
Norway484 Posts
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Logros
Netherlands9913 Posts
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Zafrumi
Switzerland1272 Posts
On May 27 2011 15:00 Alventenie wrote: Your diet will reflect what your weight will eventually be. If you eat real foods (cut out processed foods for the most part), and eat them in correct quantities (some people have different preferences for how much protein/fat/carbs you should eat depending on your goals), you will change your weight. Lifting weights and exercising lets your body put the use what you eat, whether its to make muscle/provide energy/etc. Since i've started lifting, I've probably only lost 5 pounds from my starting weight, but ive changed in how i look and am stronger than when i started. I haven't gained an noticeable muscle mass and yet i have increased my strength a lot. Over the past 3 months these are my numbers: (again i have not really changed in appearance at all) Squat: 85lb ->185lb Deadlift: 115lb -> 225lb OHP: 55lb -> 100lb Bench: 65lb -> 135lb Pull-Ups: 0 -> 3 (i can actually do them now lol ^^) I didn't list power cleans because i still fail at them miserably x.x nice progress  gogo TL H&F SC2 SQUAD!! cant believe we got ret, good job travis :D | ||
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Necosarius
Sweden4042 Posts
On May 27 2011 18:11 Logros wrote: Quick question, how do you guys position your head while squatting? I was checking the So You Think You Can Squat video's again and he's saying that you should keep your head tilted slightly upward, while Rip says neutral spine. Is this difference just because of high/low bar? I haven't watched So you think you can squat but Rip says neutral spine because it gives a better hip drive. Edit: And wow, we got ret?!?! O___O | ||
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FFGenerations
7088 Posts
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DatBoiRijad
100 Posts
On May 27 2011 19:34 FFGenerations wrote: whatever i watched said look slightly upwards, it helps keep form ( i lean forward and have crap form). iirc it was the so you think you can squat youtube vid I believe this is the best way to squat too. If you look straight forward your form is going to go down the shithole unless you're really experienced. | ||
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DatBoiRijad
100 Posts
My parents have always been very supportive. I'm only like a month into lifting, but my dad calls me all the time asking me if I set my new PRs on deadlift lol. Mom is constantly telling me shes going to make food because she says I gotta eat if I'm growing big and strong. Really happy to have a good supportive family, sucks for you guys who don't  . | ||
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nastyndog
United States43 Posts
On May 27 2011 18:11 Logros wrote: Quick question, how do you guys position your head while squatting? I was checking the So You Think You Can Squat video's again and he's saying that you should keep your head tilted slightly upward, while Rip says neutral spine. Is this difference just because of high/low bar? I tilt my head slightly upward. You definitely need a neutral spine to stay injury free but tilting your head back will help keep your upper back from rounding over, hence staying neutral. Some people claim that its ok to round your upper back but I think those people are just making an excuse for trying to lift too much weight than they can do with proper form. And to whomever asked about protein powders; I have a shake or two every day. Its not necessary if you can plan every single meal out with perfect proportions and eat smaller meals every 2-3 hours but the fact is those of us that are social and have families and jobs simply can't do that. The protein powders shouldn't be used to replace meals but used to augment your diet to get enough protein (.8 to 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body weight). | ||
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sJarl
Iceland1699 Posts
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Michaelj
United States186 Posts
On May 27 2011 16:30 Cambium wrote: Bleh, that's too far, looks really nice though. I'm thinking about joining Edge http://edgegyms.com/ Keep us updated on how it is, that place is also a bit closer for me | ||
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sJarl
Iceland1699 Posts
On May 28 2011 00:00 Michaelj wrote: Keep us updated on how it is, that place is also a bit closer for me ooooh looks pretty | ||
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AoN.DimSum
United States2983 Posts
On May 28 2011 00:00 Michaelj wrote: Keep us updated on how it is, that place is also a bit closer for me if you want to learn oly lifts, lbh is a great place to be. I never trained there but I know some people there. ![[image loading]](http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/powerlifter_nohomo.gif?w=221&h=322) | ||
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