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Xiron
Germany1233 Posts
I just can't (and never ever could) sit like this + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://www.wholeliving.com/images/content/pub/body_and_soul/2009Q3/mbd104566_0709_fitfeet_11_l.jpg) I can't possibly get my legs and butt within less than 10cm of distance each other without getting severe pain on the top of my feet. What exercises can I do in order to fight this? Just try sitting like in the picture until it works? | ||
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GuiltyJerk
United States584 Posts
On April 13 2013 08:13 Xiron wrote: Hi guys, I've got a problem: I just can't (and never ever could) sit like this + Show Spoiler + I can't possibly get my legs and butt within less than 10cm of distance each other without getting severe pain on the top of my feet. What exercises can I do in order to fight this? Just try sitting like in the picture until it works? Unless you've had some injury to your ankle/foot then it's probably just a flexibility issue. If it's JUST the top of your foot that's hurting (like from pressure) then it may be the surface you're sitting on. Try working on ankle mobility and see where you get IMO  | ||
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Xiron
Germany1233 Posts
On April 13 2013 08:22 GuiltyJerk wrote: Unless you've had some injury to your ankle/foot then it's probably just a flexibility issue. If it's JUST the top of your foot that's hurting (like from pressure) then it may be the surface you're sitting on. Try working on ankle mobility and see where you get IMO I'm definitely not flexible enough  | ||
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GuiltyJerk
United States584 Posts
Just just easing into it just to where it's beginning to get uncomfortable and then holding it there for a bit, or doing other stretches for your ankle while sitting normally can work you to it. I'd advise for the former, just make sure you stay consistent, consistency is super important if you wanna get more flexible. | ||
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iloveroo
Canada294 Posts
By useless I mean will these extra workouts also benefit me? I can't remember if I've read it on the site or heard it on his video but may doing extra workouts aside from the stronglift program may be useless (correct me if I'm wrong) I recently found weights in my house and when I'm at home I always get in the mood to do extra workouts with my dumbbells/barbells, do pushups/situps, planks, etc.. Will doing these extra exercise lets say everyday be a good idea? If not what is another solution I can do. | ||
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Ahzz
Finland780 Posts
On April 14 2013 14:08 iloveroo wrote: Stupid question: If I've been doing the 5x5 stronglift program, will doing extra workouts be useless? By useless I mean will these extra workouts also benefit me? I can't remember if I've read it on the site or heard it on his video but may doing extra workouts aside from the stronglift program may be useless (correct me if I'm wrong) I recently found weights in my house and when I'm at home I always get in the mood to do extra workouts with my dumbbells/barbells, do pushups/situps, planks, etc.. Will doing these extra exercise lets say everyday be a good idea? If not what is another solution I can do. If you have just started stronglifts, then the workouts will feel easy for a while. It is crucial that you focus on good recovery, because your #1 priority is getting your lifts up each session if possible. However, doing additional excercises is possible, especially once you are more experienced with the program, but if you know you can do them and progress anyway, why not? You don't exactly need these to get stronger, but they can help you. They can strengthen your weaknesses and help you move forward. For example, you normally do 5x5 with decent rest in between I assume. You could add a bodybuilding variation of it, for example 8-12 reps with short rest in between. or other supportive excercisesBut just remember that recovery is key, and if they stop you from progressing, then you are doing too much. | ||
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Kenpachi
United States9908 Posts
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NeedsmoreCELLTECH
Netherlands1242 Posts
On April 15 2013 07:36 Kenpachi wrote: should i eat before and/or after i work out? I'd recommend getting some kind of carb source an hour before lifting with some protein and protein+carbs right after. | ||
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feanor1
United States1899 Posts
On April 14 2013 14:08 iloveroo wrote: Stupid question: If I've been doing the 5x5 stronglift program, will doing extra workouts be useless? By useless I mean will these extra workouts also benefit me? I can't remember if I've read it on the site or heard it on his video but may doing extra workouts aside from the stronglift program may be useless (correct me if I'm wrong) I recently found weights in my house and when I'm at home I always get in the mood to do extra workouts with my dumbbells/barbells, do pushups/situps, planks, etc.. Will doing these extra exercise lets say everyday be a good idea? If not what is another solution I can do. Those lift should be your core lifts. Having some accesory work is fine, but don't make your own program, you will do more harm than good most likely. I suggest Icecream fitness 5x5 as a possible start. I have been using that and have had great gains the last 4 months | ||
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Kenpachi
United States9908 Posts
Squats 90 Bench 85 Rows 65 Overhead press 55 Deadlift 115 actually, i think i fucked up my pacing as a whole ~_~ also being left handed and all, i feel like my left arm is a bit noticably stronger than my right arm | ||
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Ahzz
Finland780 Posts
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phyre112
United States3090 Posts
On April 15 2013 12:10 Kenpachi wrote: My overhead press and rows are severely behind in my stronglifts workout (and i just started ><) cause i never got the form down from the start. Not sure how thatll affect me but i want them to catch up and stay on pace with everything else. what can i do? Squats 90 Bench 85 Rows 65 Overhead press 55 Deadlift 115 actually, i think i fucked up my pacing as a whole ~_~ also being left handed and all, i feel like my left arm is a bit noticably stronger than my right arm That actually looks pretty much balanced to me. The rows are a BIT low, but not anything serious. Press is just a bitch to move up on. Take your time, do it right, the lifts will balance out over time, just keep adding to them systematically. | ||
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thoradycus
Malaysia3262 Posts
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mordek
United States12705 Posts
On April 16 2013 21:53 thoradycus wrote: i know this is dumb, Inm currently doing starting strength and how do I fix a 20 kg plate onto the barbell bar without making it go out of balance when squatting/DL? Or do i just use 10kg plates instead? You will need to give more detail. The weight on each side of the barbell must be equal. If you need to add 20kg, add 10kg to each side. Let me know if that's not what you're asking | ||
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thoradycus
Malaysia3262 Posts
On April 16 2013 22:29 mordek wrote: You will need to give more detail. The weight on each side of the barbell must be equal. If you need to add 20kg, add 10kg to each side. Let me know if that's not what you're asking ok lets say i wanna squat 40 kg, and i want to put one 20kg plate on each side. However, when i put the 20kg plate on one side at first, the bar will flip towards the 20 kg side.  so how do I do it exactly | ||
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Ahzz
Finland780 Posts
On April 16 2013 22:54 thoradycus wrote: ok lets say i wanna squat 40 kg, and i want to put one 20kg plate on each side. However, when i put the 20kg plate on one side at first, the bar will flip towards the 20 kg side. so how do I do it exactlyYou put equal amount of weight on each side of the barbell. This should be posssible in your squat rack, on an empty barbell, if you put only 20 or even 40kg on ONE side, there should be no way that it's going to tip to the heavier side. When deadlifting, your barbell often starts from the ground. There are many ways to load the bar of course, but you could lift one side up, slide the plate on it, and then lift the other side up to place the other plate. It should stay relatively intact. Also, if you want to squat 40kg, then if you place 20kg on each side you will most likely be squatting 60kg. If these do not answer the problem you're having, your gym doesn't either have a squat rack (change gyms), or you are using a wrong kind of a bar, aka something thats way under 20kg, and thus is difficult to load | ||
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thoradycus
Malaysia3262 Posts
On April 16 2013 23:02 Ahzz wrote: You put equal amount of weight on each side of the barbell. This should be posssible in your squat rack, on an empty barbell, if you put only 20 or even 40kg on ONE side, there should be no way that it's going to tip to the heavier side. When deadlifting, your barbell often starts from the ground. There are many ways to load the bar of course, but you could lift one side up, slide the plate on it, and then lift the other side up to place the other plate. It should stay relatively intact. Also, if you want to squat 40kg, then if you place 20kg on each side you will most likely be squatting 60kg. If these do not answer the problem you're having, your gym doesn't either have a squat rack (change gyms), or you are using a wrong kind of a bar, aka something thats way under 20kg, and thus is difficult to load Right, thanks. I'm just scared that it will cause a wreck yes I meant loading with the bar on the power rack for squats and yea I forgot to include bar mass so it sounded very confusing and I'm sure the bar is 20 kg though so ill try loading it tomorrow and see if it will be stable. Thanks | ||
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decafchicken
United States20109 Posts
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infinity21
Canada6683 Posts
On April 16 2013 23:59 decafchicken wrote: Yeah bar is usually 20kg and if you want to squat 60kg (one 20kg on each side of the 20kg bar) then you should have no problems with the bar flipping off as you load each side. You can usually get away with 40kg on one side without it tipping, so 20kg is definitely alright. Yeah in my experience, if you have ~50kg on one side, that's when it'll start tipping. Not very fun lol | ||
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Kenpachi
United States9908 Posts
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