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ii.blitzkrieg
Canada1122 Posts
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ii.blitzkrieg
Canada1122 Posts
I skipped my normal Friday session so I could go on Saturday morning. Showed up at the gym and he hadn't done the proper research, didn't have his insurance paperwork so basically we couldn't even go in. Was so mad, woke up on 3 hours sleep to go do it -.- Anyway I just got back from my 2nd time squatting, did highbar this time. Worked my way up to 145lbs and felt pretty comfortable with it. Legs already feel sore as hell but I guess that's to be expected when I haven't done any real exercise on them for ~1.5 years. Feel like a bitch starting at low weight when I can bench 270 (3 reps) but I don't want to push it too hard with my left knee not feeling too hot still. Already starting to feel better though hopefully will be as good as my right knee soon. Feels like my right leg is more sore than the left. Is that indicative that I'm leaning to my right or relying more on the right leg? Also should I invest in some squat shoes? Any recommendations if so? | ||
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NeedsmoreCELLTECH
Netherlands1242 Posts
On December 17 2013 16:04 ii.blitzkrieg wrote: Well my bro is an idiot, should have known. I skipped my normal Friday session so I could go on Saturday morning. Showed up at the gym and he hadn't done the proper research, didn't have his insurance paperwork so basically we couldn't even go in. Was so mad, woke up on 3 hours sleep to go do it -.- Anyway I just got back from my 2nd time squatting, did highbar this time. Worked my way up to 145lbs and felt pretty comfortable with it. Legs already feel sore as hell but I guess that's to be expected when I haven't done any real exercise on them for ~1.5 years. Feel like a bitch starting at low weight when I can bench 270 (3 reps) but I don't want to push it too hard with my left knee not feeling too hot still. Already starting to feel better though hopefully will be as good as my right knee soon. Feels like my right leg is more sore than the left. Is that indicative that I'm leaning to my right or relying more on the right leg? Also should I invest in some squat shoes? Any recommendations if so? Don't worry about muscular imbalances this early in your squatting career. Sometimes one leg just gets more sore. If it stays this week for weeks, then start worrying. For oly lifting shoes Adidas makes awesome stuff; I had a set of Power Perfect II's and they were fucking glorious. They feel more solid to wear than my hiking books, whilst never feeling unathletic. The new Adidas weightlifting shoes are snazzy red though. | ||
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Birdie
New Zealand4438 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.nikefree40v2shoes.com/images/nikefree40/pe64-mens-nike-free-run-3-sequoia-electric-green-running-shoes.jpg) )And when deadlifting, the technique I'm currently using is to bend slightly at the knees and then keep all the movement in my hips, so I hinge at the hips from then on (except when I stand up straight). Is that correct? I keep my lower back curved correctly. | ||
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Ahzz
Finland780 Posts
On December 17 2013 18:08 Birdie wrote: Speaking of shoes while lifting, does it matter what I wear when squatting and deadlifting? At the moment I wear some clones of those green nike shoes ( )And when deadlifting, the technique I'm currently using is to bend slightly at the knees and then keep all the movement in my hips, so I hinge at the hips from then on (except when I stand up straight). Is that correct? I keep my lower back curved correctly. It matters... First thing to consider is probably the heel cushion, does it have one? Are your shoes essentially running shoes, or weightlifting shoes? If your shoes have cushions, compress while lifting etc you won't be able to transfer all of your power to your lift. It can also affect your balance because your feet don't have a strong solid surface to plant them to. You should also consider the height of the heel. Some prefer a flat heel for the 'most natural setting' or something, essentially wearing converse shoes while lifting. Most powerlifters and weightlifters too for that matter prefer a slightly raised heel which may help with squat depth and power. I like to do everything with my weightlifting shoes that have a strong solid surface and slightly raised heel except deadlift which I do with my bare feet. If your shoes are good for running, they probably aren't the ideal for weightlifting, for both power and form. Here's an example of popular shoes that many powerlifters prefer. Olympic weightlifters go for similar shoes, but more knowledgeable people can enlighten us on those. http://crossfitoneworld.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341bf90553ef017ee42bcc21970d-200pi | ||
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infinity21
Canada6683 Posts
Ahzz answered a lot of your questions but if you're not sure about your form, post a video and we can help you out. | ||
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Romance_us
Seychelles1806 Posts
edit: little bit of background info: I've been exercising for about a week now. I used to lift in college, but doing the same general workout my triceps would be sore as well as my other muscles consistently | ||
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ieatkids5
United States4628 Posts
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Najda
United States3765 Posts
I don't know what your goals are or how your training, it's possible training to failure has a place in you routine, but I'm just talking from a strength training perspective and from personal expirience. | ||
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Romance_us
Seychelles1806 Posts
On December 21 2013 14:17 ieatkids5 wrote: Might be just that your triceps are more developed than your chest. Or you're doing those presses with a wide grip? If it's only been a week, you probably won't be experiencing much doms at all after a few more workouts. I don't think my grip is too wide. I keep everything generally lined up with my shoulders in terms of pressing and have tried to prioritize mobility and form. That's good to know though, thank you. On December 22 2013 00:04 Najda wrote: Don't worry about DOMS. When you first start, you'll feel it where you are weak. If your doing big compound movements for strength gains you'll rarely feels DOMS that strongly once your body adjusts to the workload. It's misinformation that you should feel dead sore following the workouts, and it follows in the same veign of thought when people say every set should be to failure. I don't know what your goals are or how your training, it's possible training to failure has a place in you routine, but I'm just talking from a strength training perspective and from personal expirience. I typically am failing on the final reps of my last sets. Is that a shitty thing to be doing? I'm just going to continue eating a lot to keep my recovery times at a minimal. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer guys. Always looking for any helpful tips for getting started too. | ||
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Najda
United States3765 Posts
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NeedsmoreCELLTECH
Netherlands1242 Posts
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hp.Shell
United States2527 Posts
I don't exercise regularly, but recently I've done some minor 3 minute workouts almost every day, and those have increased from 1 minute a week ago. One of my life goals is to get a toned body with muscles, so I have started making time for that. What I do now is go to the park and do pullups on the jungle gym, and there are also some nice "parallel bars" by a narrow stairway on the playground, so I use them to do the thing where you lift your knees up and stay there for a while, really works the abs. For legs I have been jumping on a trampoline. My question is, is it worth joining a gym to have access to greater weight and more structured work, or should I wait until I have more discipline to start spending all my money there? I'm not sure I have it in me to go 5/6 days a week. Some days I feel like I would do 5+ days, others I'm not sure I have the time. | ||
mordek
United States12705 Posts
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Najda
United States3765 Posts
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eshlow
United States5210 Posts
On January 06 2014 11:11 hp.Shell wrote: I'm not a regular, just here for some advice. I don't exercise regularly, but recently I've done some minor 3 minute workouts almost every day, and those have increased from 1 minute a week ago. One of my life goals is to get a toned body with muscles, so I have started making time for that. What I do now is go to the park and do pullups on the jungle gym, and there are also some nice "parallel bars" by a narrow stairway on the playground, so I use them to do the thing where you lift your knees up and stay there for a while, really works the abs. For legs I have been jumping on a trampoline. My question is, is it worth joining a gym to have access to greater weight and more structured work, or should I wait until I have more discipline to start spending all my money there? I'm not sure I have it in me to go 5/6 days a week. Some days I feel like I would do 5+ days, others I'm not sure I have the time. Generally speaking you do want to train to failure for hypertrophy Not for strength though | ||
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Release
United States4397 Posts
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decafchicken
United States20063 Posts
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decafchicken
United States20063 Posts
I waited a bit longer to finish my second pull and really focused on my lockout, felt great on my snatches. Cleans still need work though. | ||
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iokke
United States1179 Posts
I'm planning on putting it in my garage, which has cement floor. Any advice on which mats I should buy as I'm clueless how to properly support rack + weights and not damage the cement. I've read somewhere that ppl put down plywood + horse mats, is that a good way to go?? | ||
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