On August 12 2013 00:41 Najda wrote: Kind of a newb question, but I've been doing SS essentially just using the squat rack since that's all my gym had. I did some searching around and found a new gym to go to that has a variety of equipment: http://www.sarasotabarbell.com/facility.html
To avoid looking completely clueless, what equipment should I be using for each exercise? Does it really matter?
That looks like a sweet ass gym. Squats in squat rack, deadlifts on deadlift platform (or anywhere on the floor lol), presses anywhere theres room and bench on the bench. Judging by the looks of that gym there will probably be people willing to help you out since it looks a thousand times better than your generic fitness club.
On August 12 2013 11:08 ieatkids5 wrote: seems fine for your goals. the only thing that bugs me is that you'll be squatting less than once a week. sounds kinda weird, but most weeks you are squatting once a week, and some weeks will not have squats at all. you're doing a ton of assistance exercises for your lower body, so you'll still get bigger, but it just seems kind of a shame to squat so little - it's just such a great movement. it's functional, builds strength (heavy), builds mass (more volume), works almost your entire body, helps your posture....
maybe add squats to lower body A as well?
other than that, it fits your goals and your schedule, so yeah!
Thanks does anyone else feel any differently? The gym is a big time commitment for me and I don't want to get it wrong
I have a question regarding deadlifting, I'm sure there are a couple of experienced lifters here so ...
Are you supposed to just lightly touch the ground and go up again? Or do I really have to reset the DL each rep? i normally put it down completely while keeping everything as tight as possible but some huge guys at my gym told me it is better to do the touch and go... Needless to say, I'll have to drop in weight a lot then :p
What are your opinions about this? i've found different things on the internet.
On August 12 2013 11:08 ieatkids5 wrote: seems fine for your goals. the only thing that bugs me is that you'll be squatting less than once a week. sounds kinda weird, but most weeks you are squatting once a week, and some weeks will not have squats at all. you're doing a ton of assistance exercises for your lower body, so you'll still get bigger, but it just seems kind of a shame to squat so little - it's just such a great movement. it's functional, builds strength (heavy), builds mass (more volume), works almost your entire body, helps your posture....
maybe add squats to lower body A as well?
other than that, it fits your goals and your schedule, so yeah!
Thanks does anyone else feel any differently? The gym is a big time commitment for me and I don't want to get it wrong
Best thing you can do is not overthink things too much. Choose a plan then stick to it for a few months strict (obviously you want proper form etc. so it's ok to think about those kind of things) Measurement of progress is your friend. Worst thing you can do is be wishy-washy and go back and forth on different routines.
On August 13 2013 05:53 DwmC_Foefen wrote: I have a question regarding deadlifting, I'm sure there are a couple of experienced lifters here so ...
Are you supposed to just lightly touch the ground and go up again? Or do I really have to reset the DL each rep? i normally put it down completely while keeping everything as tight as possible but some huge guys at my gym told me it is better to do the touch and go... Needless to say, I'll have to drop in weight a lot then :p
What are your opinions about this? i've found different things on the internet.
I imagine the touch-and-go is to spend more time under tension which, I could be mistaken, is something bodybuilding focused trainees focus on. So like you said you'd have to decrease the weight and your muscular endurance would increase. However, if your goal is pure strength, a real deadlift will have you resetting in the way you described, which is perfectly fine.
On August 13 2013 05:53 DwmC_Foefen wrote: I have a question regarding deadlifting, I'm sure there are a couple of experienced lifters here so ...
Are you supposed to just lightly touch the ground and go up again? Or do I really have to reset the DL each rep? i normally put it down completely while keeping everything as tight as possible but some huge guys at my gym told me it is better to do the touch and go... Needless to say, I'll have to drop in weight a lot then :p
What are your opinions about this? i've found different things on the internet.
It's called a deadlift because you go from a dead start each rep :-p They might have reasons for touch n go but from a pure powerlifting standpoint i always let it completely rest on the ground before pulling the next rep.
On August 15 2013 11:00 Namunelbo wrote: What are some reasonable prices for foam rollers, lacrosse balls and such therapy accessories?
I was just checking on Amazon and came across products from http://www.tptherapy.com/ , that seems kind of overpriced for me...
Anyone with experience from that brand? Or should I just stick with less well advertised brands that'd do the same job for way cheaper?
Yeah there's way cheaper ones in the 20-30$ range. I've got one of the TPT ones though (xmas present from the gf <3) and it's pretty amazing, it never compresses or changes shape like the foam ones. Although those rumble rollers are fucking awesome too, i always use it at the gym.
On August 15 2013 11:00 Namunelbo wrote: What are some reasonable prices for foam rollers, lacrosse balls and such therapy accessories?
I was just checking on Amazon and came across products from http://www.tptherapy.com/ , that seems kind of overpriced for me...
Anyone with experience from that brand? Or should I just stick with less well advertised brands that'd do the same job for way cheaper?
Yeah there's way cheaper ones in the 20-30$ range. I've got one of the TPT ones though (xmas present from the gf <3) and it's pretty amazing, it never compresses or changes shape like the foam ones. Although those rumble rollers are fucking awesome too, i always use it at the gym.
I've been thinking about spending a few more bucks to get the TPT's grid one, and later if I need a harder one make one using PVC pipes. That or either purchase a cheap generic one and later make a harder version from PVC pipes...
I've read some comparisons between TPT and RumbleRoller, seems like TPT's grid is not as hard as it could get compared to RR's black. But I'm not sure if I need a foam roller that hard for a starter... Also the TPT (small) one is more portable and a bit larger compared to RR's.
I bought a $20 from somewhere on Amazon and it does the job, no need to get fancy really. The rumbleroller does look pretty magical though ^^ Lacrosse balls I got on Amazon for like $2 a piece incl. shipping from Warrior or something.
Anyone read "Trigger Point Therapy Workbook" by Clair Davies? I've been thinking the purchase for quite a while, and while browsing for foam rollers that popped up again.
Problem is, I'm struggling wether to get the 2nd edition or the 3rd one, since the 3rd one is releasing at early September. But I've only enough time to get the 2nd edition this month, if I wait until the 3rd edition is released I won't be able to purchase it until next year probably...
The book is quite cheap, since there are no reviews of the 3rd edition yet, and not sure if the additional information of the 3rd one will be worthy, how is the 2nd one in general? Is it a valuable tool in one's arsenal or will I be better off with a foam roller, a few lacrosse balls and the free information about TP found on the internet?
I have one of those. It's great for quads, calves, low back, and hamstrings a bit. It's really awkward to use for glutes, IT band, upper back, etc. - so it's an addition to foam roller/lacrosse ball, not a replacement.
On August 16 2013 07:05 Namunelbo wrote: Already on the topic with foam roller use.
Anyone read "Trigger Point Therapy Workbook" by Clair Davies? I've been thinking the purchase for quite a while, and while browsing for foam rollers that popped up again.
Problem is, I'm struggling wether to get the 2nd edition or the 3rd one, since the 3rd one is releasing at early September. But I've only enough time to get the 2nd edition this month, if I wait until the 3rd edition is released I won't be able to purchase it until next year probably...
The book is quite cheap, since there are no reviews of the 3rd edition yet, and not sure if the additional information of the 3rd one will be worthy, how is the 2nd one in general? Is it a valuable tool in one's arsenal or will I be better off with a foam roller, a few lacrosse balls and the free information about TP found on the internet?
I wouldn't worry about the book and just get the roller and balls. If you find yourself with extra time or reaching the limit of what you know to do then look at the book again. A lot of times the amount you know/can do will differ from the amount your willing to do from a time/investment standpoint. I think if you find yourself feeling your at a plateau in knowledge then go from there but I wouldn't go all-in (since money sounds like its a strong factor) until you've at least started.
On August 16 2013 07:05 Namunelbo wrote: Already on the topic with foam roller use.
Anyone read "Trigger Point Therapy Workbook" by Clair Davies? I've been thinking the purchase for quite a while, and while browsing for foam rollers that popped up again.
Problem is, I'm struggling wether to get the 2nd edition or the 3rd one, since the 3rd one is releasing at early September. But I've only enough time to get the 2nd edition this month, if I wait until the 3rd edition is released I won't be able to purchase it until next year probably...
The book is quite cheap, since there are no reviews of the 3rd edition yet, and not sure if the additional information of the 3rd one will be worthy, how is the 2nd one in general? Is it a valuable tool in one's arsenal or will I be better off with a foam roller, a few lacrosse balls and the free information about TP found on the internet?
I wouldn't worry about the book and just get the roller and balls. If you find yourself with extra time or reaching the limit of what you know to do then look at the book again. A lot of times the amount you know/can do will differ from the amount your willing to do from a time/investment standpoint. I think if you find yourself feeling your at a plateau in knowledge then go from there but I wouldn't go all-in (since money sounds like its a strong factor) until you've at least started.
Thanks for the advice, will do that.
Have the roller on the way, and instead of some lacrosse balls, found a pair of chrome balls at home, might work better than rubber, since you can either heat or freeze them, not sure though need some testing first before comparison.
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does anyone else feel any differently? The gym is a big time commitment for me and I don't want to get it wrong
