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NeedsmoreCELLTECH
Netherlands1242 Posts
Squat 87.5kg 5-5-5 (ATG every rep) Bench Press 66kg 5-5-5 Deadlift 115kg 1x5, kept my back nice and straight. Much better form already overall than about two weeks ago. Gonna progress like a boss. In other news I convinced someone from Stats class to doing Hammer Strength routines to do Starting Strength (he saw some exercises in pumping iron and thought they looked kewl, but he didn't pick bench press or squats hurr durr). | ||
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FFGenerations
7088 Posts
On November 06 2011 08:55 Release wrote: what's cheap, common and contains calories mostly from protein? my mom is stubborn, and always tries to give me as much fat and carbs as possible. tins of fish? (tuna mackeral herring) ive added that to my diet recently, i have - tinned fish mashed with jacket potatoe/s & tinned sweetcorn - tinned fish out of the tin (takes like 1 minute to consume :D ) - any other ideas go here? :D they are like 15-20g of protein in a tin (check you dont confuse the drained weight with the tin weight, can be misleading sometimes) | ||
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FFGenerations
7088 Posts
On November 07 2011 11:58 APurpleCow wrote: What are some stretches I can do that'll allow me to get deeper on squats? your ankle, calf and hamstring flexibility try 1-legged third-world squats (as someone called them) with your other leg dragging out behind you and focus on getting your foot pointing forwards and flat on the ground. or something like that anyway | ||
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infinity21
Canada6683 Posts
Any tips on how to help lower back recovery? I have a foam roller but my hip bone/spine seems to get in the way and it doesn't seem to do much. Maybe I'm doing the exercises wrong? On a positive note, I failed both my press and deadlift but went back after and got all 5 reps up  | ||
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sJarl
Iceland1699 Posts
The elevated deads are a pain in the arse but was quite happy with 170kg x 3. But the rack pulls were another story. Managed to get 200kg x 2 and 220kg x 2 quite easily and finished it with 240kg x 1 ! Oh my is it good to be back on track! | ||
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GoTuNk!
Chile4591 Posts
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Eufouria
United Kingdom4425 Posts
On November 05 2011 22:29 eshlow wrote: 1. What is it you're looking to do with supplements? YOu should also realize that supplements maybe help a couple percentage points in overal improvement. The rest comes from the big 4: refining your sleep, nutrition, training, and stress 2. That's fine going in the morning. If you get back late it's probably just best to go to sleep 3. Do you do any stretching or mobility work for your fingers? I know if I don't warm mine up enough before squeezing something really hard they ache for me. Sorry it took so long to get back, I forgot I'd actually posted here. 1) I should have clarified myself better, I struggle to put weight on, so since I've started taking going to gym seriously I've been cramming as much food into me as I can, eating double portions, eating till I'm full even when I'm not hungry and drinking a lot of full fat milk. I really don't enjoy doing this, I know its healthy and necessary if I want to see progress so I'd like a supplement that I can use as a meal replacement. Creatine and Whey Protein seem to be the widely used ones so I figured I'd start with them. What I want to know is whether its better to just buy Creatine and Whey Protein separately or get one of those all-in-one shakes that my gym is so desperate to try and sell me. Looking at the website for the product it seems that alongside protein and creatine it has stuff like Glutamine, HMB and Beta-ecdysterone (whatever that is). 2) Thanks, I went the night before a morning shift a few days ago and it was actually easier than going maybe 24 hours before work, because the DOMS hadn't kicked in yet so I'll try and go in on Wednesday morning and see how it feels. 3) Thanks I'll try this and see. | ||
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eshlow
United States5210 Posts
On November 08 2011 07:16 GoTuNk! wrote: I feel trolled by this vid. Hopefully I'll surpass her in 3 weeks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsiIU0gKG94&feature=related lol 63.4 kg -> 212.5 kg DL 139.5 lbs -> 467.5 lbs DL Incredible | ||
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eshlow
United States5210 Posts
On November 08 2011 08:56 Eufouria wrote: Sorry it took so long to get back, I forgot I'd actually posted here. 1) I should have clarified myself better, I struggle to put weight on, so since I've started taking going to gym seriously I've been cramming as much food into me as I can, eating double portions, eating till I'm full even when I'm not hungry and drinking a lot of full fat milk. I really don't enjoy doing this, I know its healthy and necessary if I want to see progress so I'd like a supplement that I can use as a meal replacement. Creatine and Whey Protein seem to be the widely used ones so I figured I'd start with them. What I want to know is whether its better to just buy Creatine and Whey Protein separately or get one of those all-in-one shakes that my gym is so desperate to try and sell me. Looking at the website for the product it seems that alongside protein and creatine it has stuff like Glutamine, HMB and Beta-ecdysterone (whatever that is). 2) Thanks, I went the night before a morning shift a few days ago and it was actually easier than going maybe 24 hours before work, because the DOMS hadn't kicked in yet so I'll try and go in on Wednesday morning and see how it feels. 3) Thanks I'll try this and see. Check your caloric intake on fitday or another program. You probably still are not eating enough You can buy an all in one I gues. Personally, it's easier to start with one and go from there. | ||
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decafchicken
United States20168 Posts
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glurio
Germany597 Posts
On November 08 2011 08:56 Eufouria wrote: Sorry it took so long to get back, I forgot I'd actually posted here. 1) I should have clarified myself better, I struggle to put weight on, so since I've started taking going to gym seriously I've been cramming as much food into me as I can, eating double portions, eating till I'm full even when I'm not hungry and drinking a lot of full fat milk. I really don't enjoy doing this, I know its healthy and necessary if I want to see progress so I'd like a supplement that I can use as a meal replacement. Creatine and Whey Protein seem to be the widely used ones so I figured I'd start with them. What I want to know is whether its better to just buy Creatine and Whey Protein separately or get one of those all-in-one shakes that my gym is so desperate to try and sell me. Looking at the website for the product it seems that alongside protein and creatine it has stuff like Glutamine, HMB and Beta-ecdysterone (whatever that is). 2) Thanks, I went the night before a morning shift a few days ago and it was actually easier than going maybe 24 hours before work, because the DOMS hadn't kicked in yet so I'll try and go in on Wednesday morning and see how it feels. 3) Thanks I'll try this and see. Buy seperate, much cheaper. You'll only need whey and creatine anyway. | ||
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Taekwon
United States8155 Posts
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eshlow
United States5210 Posts
On November 08 2011 22:45 Taekwon wrote: I have a quick question, I want to start working on my calves but I'm worried my growth will be stunted by the calf machine, the type u push if feet up on with weights attached to the bottom. Will it damage ankles/growth plates or are my fears unfounded? That's fine.... but shouldn't you focus more on squats/deadlifts/etc.? | ||
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TheResidentEvil
United States991 Posts
After I think 5 more weeks, then I will be adding plyometrics into my workout schedule. I do legs two times a week with squats leading one day and deads leading the other. I have been struggling with my form so I am trying to really focus on that. I have watched many videos on youtube for this. I am not a newb to weight lifting but I am taking it more seriously now than I have before. For supplements I take protein shake after my workout at night and am not interested in creatine. I have some glutamine I might start taking. Last night I did: Squats Glute ham raise (negatives only, still working up to this) Barbell calf raises | ||
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beberly
United States117 Posts
On November 09 2011 01:18 TheResidentEvil wrote: So I have been working out for a few weeks. I have my own home gym but I dont have a leg curl machine. It's olympic bench/rack/dumbbells. This is my first post in the forum. I am currently doing my winter training regimen. My goal is mostly vertical jump NOT bodybuilding. I am doing the vertical jump bible novice strength training with some upper body mixed in on off days. I also do one workout a week of sprints. When it gets closer to the start of the season, I will add another day of sprints. After I think 5 more weeks, then I will be adding plyometrics into my workout schedule. I do legs two times a week with squats leading one day and deads leading the other. I have been struggling with my form so I am trying to really focus on that. I have watched many videos on youtube for this. I am not a newb to weight lifting but I am taking it more seriously now than I have before. For supplements I take protein shake after my workout at night and am not interested in creatine. I have some glutamine I might start taking. Last night I did: Squats Glute ham raise (negatives only, still working up to this) Barbell calf raises WARNING: I AM A COMPLETE NOVICE AND SIMPLY AM REGURGITATING FREQUENT ADVICE!!! You may want to add power cleans to your regimen. They're great for explosiveness and vertical leap, and you have the equipment. They're pretty technical, but with the wealth of knowledge on the internet, I'm sure you can learn them relatively well on your own. | ||
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FFGenerations
7088 Posts
one of the top guys/trainers at my gym said a beginner shouldnt be doing deadlifts because they are too difficult to get right even for pros, and i shouldnt do standing overhead press but intead use a press machine (or seated dumbell press when i suggested it) because theyre safer (he said OHP was taken out of olympics or something). well theres no way im quitting deads  but maybe he has a point about OHP (im still trying to get decent form tho). i said ill never learn proper form and core stability if i just do seated press. maybe he just doesnt want nubs taking up the racks with 25kg presses shrug | ||
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decafchicken
United States20168 Posts
On November 09 2011 02:15 beberly wrote: WARNING: I AM A COMPLETE NOVICE AND SIMPLY AM REGURGITATING FREQUENT ADVICE!!! You may want to add power cleans to your regimen. They're great for explosiveness and vertical leap, and you have the equipment. They're pretty technical, but with the wealth of knowledge on the internet, I'm sure you can learn them relatively well on your own. Definitely add power cleans. | ||
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emperorchampion
Canada9496 Posts
On November 09 2011 02:31 FFGenerations wrote: god fuckin damn powercleans are addictive one of the top guys/trainers at my gym said a beginner shouldnt be doing deadlifts because they are too difficult to get right even for pros, and i shouldnt do standing overhead press but intead use a press machine (or seated dumbell press when i suggested it) because theyre safer (he said OHP was taken out of olympics or something). well theres no way im quitting deads but maybe he has a point about OHP (im still trying to get decent form tho). i said ill never learn proper form and core stability if i just do seated press. maybe he just doesnt want nubs taking up the racks with 25kg presses shrug1) Inform him that Clean & Press was taken out because it was difficult to judge properly 2) Continue doing OHP | ||
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TheResidentEvil
United States991 Posts
I have been looking this over and I am deciding against it. One of the main problems I have had is making up my own programs. My programs aren't bad but for one time I am just going to go by the book. It's by Kelly Baggett and he says no reason to do power cleans. Also for my body type, i need more strength than explosiveness. Thanks for the suggestion and I looked into it checking both Joe Defranco and Kelly Baggett | ||
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emperorchampion
Canada9496 Posts
On November 09 2011 01:18 TheResidentEvil wrote: So I have been working out for a few weeks. I have my own home gym but I dont have a leg curl machine. It's olympic bench/rack/dumbbells. This is my first post in the forum. I am currently doing my winter training regimen. My goal is mostly vertical jump NOT bodybuilding. I am doing the vertical jump bible novice strength training with some upper body mixed in on off days. I also do one workout a week of sprints. When it gets closer to the start of the season, I will add another day of sprints. After I think 5 more weeks, then I will be adding plyometrics into my workout schedule. I do legs two times a week with squats leading one day and deads leading the other. I have been struggling with my form so I am trying to really focus on that. I have watched many videos on youtube for this. I am not a newb to weight lifting but I am taking it more seriously now than I have before. For supplements I take protein shake after my workout at night and am not interested in creatine. I have some glutamine I might start taking. Last night I did: Squats Glute ham raise (negatives only, still working up to this) Barbell calf raises Hi, I'm not really sure why you are posting here. Are you looking for advice? I assume you are training for a sport, if so which one? I can't really think of any sport except for maybe high jump in which just vertical jump is important. For Squat/Deadlift form the Starting Strength book itself is a great resource. As well, the "So you think you can squat" series on youtube is apparently good for form. | ||
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