On October 05 2015 17:42 Longstory5 wrote:
Or it does not matter as long as I maintain good protein intake throughout the day, does not have to be before working out?

That's pretty much how it works. As long as you get your protein in at some point during the day you should be fine.

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

October 06 2015 01:07 GMT

#3662

On September 25 2015 16:22 Garnet wrote:
www.dumbbell-exercises.com

Can I just do one of the exercises in each routine or must I do all of them? will I look like a monster if I don't?

All I have is a pair of dumbbells, I can't even find those chairs/tables in the examples. I'm 5'8'' and 121 lbs so I just wanna gain some weight to look decent, I'm not really interested in looking buff or stuff like that.

Have you tried just being more active to see if you put on any weight that way?

gaijindash

Japan376 Posts

November 03 2015 23:49 GMT

#3663

My gym at school is being renovated, so im essentially stuck with body weight exercises at home/ the park, which I dont have much experience with. Tips to get the best full body workout with only body weight exercises?

mordek

United States12705 Posts

November 04 2015 13:35 GMT

#3664

On November 04 2015 08:49 gaijindash wrote:
My gym at school is being renovated, so im essentially stuck with body weight exercises at home/ the park, which I dont have much experience with. Tips to get the best full body workout with only body weight exercises?

Easiest way to answer is take a look at the OP here:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/sports/288386-bodyweight-training
Cheers

LoneYoShi

France1348 Posts

November 05 2015 16:04 GMT

#3665

I'm a 27 (soon 28 T_T) years old basketball player who never dunked. I'm 1m85 and just never managed to get there ever. I remember almost dunking when I was 18, but then I badly sprained my ankle, and then studies got in the mix and all... I figure it's probably now or never to get to it before I get too old. Does anyone have any good training exercise suggestions to improve my vertical jumping ability ? I don't have access to a gym, so I'd appreciate any exercise I can do without fancy equipment.

You can PM suggestions as well.

Edit: just found this thread out http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/sports/363103-vertical-jump
So from what I get, I need to work on lifts ? As I don't have access to a gym, could anyone give me a good tip in order to have something similar ?

GoTuNk!

Chile4591 Posts

November 05 2015 17:06 GMT

#3666

Pretty much everyone is gonna tell you to do a combination of strength training (Squats, deadlift) into explosive training (snatch, clean and jerk variations) and jumping training (various type of jumps).

You simply cannot skip the strength training part. Some individuals are gifted enough to do dunks without it, but most simply do not have the strength and/or speed to skip the barbell

GoTuNk!

Chile4591 Posts

November 05 2015 17:06 GMT

#3667

nvm double post

LoneYoShi

France1348 Posts

November 06 2015 09:54 GMT

#3668

On November 06 2015 02:06 GoTuNk! wrote:
Pretty much everyone is gonna tell you to do a combination of strength training (Squats, deadlift) into explosive training (snatch, clean and jerk variations) and jumping training (various type of jumps).

You simply cannot skip the strength training part. Some individuals are gifted enough to do dunks without it, but most simply do not have the strength and/or speed to skip the barbell

Thanks man, your answers are appreciated. I've seen that my work has a gym that isn't too expensive, I'll have to check if they have a barbell/leg press or something and consider going there.

For squats, my basketball trainer makes us do jumping squats. He makes us do 2x10, that I manage without trouble unlike some of my teammates ^^ However, I'm worried I might do them wrong: are my heels supposed to stay on the ground or am I supposed to be on my toes ? Everyone in our team does it differently, and our coach didn't really know what the proper way was.

shaxterisop

19 Posts

November 13 2015 06:43 GMT

#3669

Why we can't just eat everything as much as we like.

Why Why Why!

decafchicken

United States20164 Posts

November 13 2015 14:45 GMT

#3670

On November 13 2015 15:43 shaxterisop wrote:
Why we can't just eat everything as much as we like.

Why Why Why!

I do. Burning through 4k calories a day makes it pretty easy xD

phyre112

United States3090 Posts

November 13 2015 20:46 GMT

#3671

On November 13 2015 15:43 shaxterisop wrote:
Why we can't just eat everything as much as we like.

Why Why Why!

personally I eat a lot more than I would like to, and have been doing so for years.

GoTuNk!

Chile4591 Posts

November 14 2015 14:51 GMT

#3672

On November 14 2015 05:46 phyre112 wrote:

Show nested quote +

personally I eat a lot more than I would like to, and have been doing so for years.

I force feed myself everyday; if not, I lose weight. I hate it lol.

On saturdays, If I want to go out I have to stuff myself to death before leaving my home. If not, by 2am I have sick stomach-aches because of hunger; even when drinking.

I do enjoy that I can get shit-faced drunk and have a mild hangover. Many of my crossfit friends don't even drink to not hurt their training, and have week-long hangovers. I tell them they aren't properly conditioned

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

December 01 2015 03:01 GMT

#3673

Anyone have any success using stretches to relieve back pain/speed up injury recovery? I hurt my back about 6 months ago (could feel it through the glute) and it was a little iffy but ok. A few weeks ago, it spasmed and it's been irritated ever since. I'm on NSAIDs and muscle relaxant after the GP determined I hadn't broken any bones (thanks, doc). The pain seems to be coming mostly towards the point of the hip, so I'm not sure if I'm overcompensating. I also notices that I'm constantly favoring that side when I'm sitting down.

decafchicken

United States20164 Posts

December 01 2015 03:43 GMT

#3674

Is it your SI joint?
http://www.eatmoveimprove.com/2010/02/so-you-hurt-your-lower-back/

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

December 01 2015 04:11 GMT

#3675

That sounds like it. Should the side that's hurting be the side that's shortened? Because that's what it feels like to me.

decafchicken

United States20164 Posts

December 01 2015 05:08 GMT

#3676

Well it's gonna feel tight and pull that side of the pelvis up. I recently got mine in place with inversion boots that hook up to a pull up bar and let you hang upside down by your feet. That might have been a bit of luck though, you usually need to get a chiro to set it. Outside of that hip mobility (lax ball in your hips woohoo) and glute + ab work are going to be what will help you the most.

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

December 01 2015 14:17 GMT

#3677

So you think I should definitely see a chiropractor?

decafchicken

United States20164 Posts

December 01 2015 17:27 GMT

#3678

It's not a bad idea. I'd try to get a recommendation or find one that works with athletes. A good one will do soft tissue work and rehab work so that you don't have to go back more than once or twice. Others will just tell you to come back twice a week for the rest of your life.

There's plenty of stretching, mobility, and manipulation you can do by yourself or with a gym buddy that will help as well. Try some googling. Kelly Starrett probably has some great stuff out there.

MtlGuitarist97

United States1539 Posts

December 01 2015 21:45 GMT

#3679

I'm going to agree with Decaf on this, although I've found that doing some general stretching and mobilization helps a ton.

My normal routine is to mobilize for 10 minutes on a foam roller/lacrosse ball, and then move onto stretching for 10-15 minutes. The main areas that I mobilize for my lower back are my hamstrings, ankles, hips (adductors, flexors), and psoas. I don't know how bad your back pain is, but I've had some really acute pain recently and this has helped me. For reference, I took 2.5mg of Vicodin just to be able to stand up.

I'd recommend finding a good chiropractor, and also maybe picking up a lacrosse ball and a resistance band for stretching if you have the spare money. Also, be a little wary of using NSAIDs too frequently because they can cause ulcers. Hope that your back heals quickly.

Jerubaal

United States7684 Posts

December 01 2015 22:33 GMT

#3680

On December 02 2015 02:27 decafchicken wrote:
It's not a bad idea. I'd try to get a recommendation or find one that works with athletes. A good one will do soft tissue work and rehab work so that you don't have to go back more than once or twice. Others will just tell you to come back twice a week for the rest of your life.

There's plenty of stretching, mobility, and manipulation you can do by yourself or with a gym buddy that will help as well. Try some googling. Kelly Starrett probably has some great stuff out there.

I did the opposite push-pull on the knees thing that he recommended. I'm not sure if it did anything.