To the gym people of q3w

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:14 am

Squats don't suit my body type as well as stiff deadlifts - i'm long in the legs. Not to mention squats is the one exercise I'm not pushing myself in - I could probably do 4 reps of 200 pounds if i put myself up to it.

deadlifts I've gone up to 295 pounds, but i feel safer using a lower weight.

Post by **feedback** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:15 am

I like how nobody here is giving their height and weight. GOOD JOB BENCHING 150 LBS GUY (YOU'RE 400 LBS OF FAT)

Post by **Who** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:18 am

feedback wrote:I like how nobody here is giving their height and weight. GOOD JOB BENCHING 150 LBS GUY (YOU'RE 400 LBS OF FAT)

6ft 3, 233 pounds

Post by **tnf** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:19 am

I have long legs too, very long femur. But even with long legs I was able to do 315 to parallel for sets of 6-8. I bet you can go higher if you push yourself. :P

Post by **Who** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:19 am

[xeno]Julios wrote:Squats don't suit my body type as well as stiff deadlifts - i'm long in the legs. Not to mention squats is the one exercise I'm not pushing myself in - I could probably do 4 reps of 200 pounds if i put myself up to it.

deadlifts I've gone up to 295 pounds, but i feel safer using a lower weight.

get someone to give u a hand in case u get into trouble

Post by **tnf** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:21 am

Who wrote:
feedback wrote:I like how nobody here is giving their height and weight. GOOD JOB BENCHING 150 LBS GUY (YOU'RE 400 LBS OF FAT)
6ft 3, 233 pounds

If you're 233 and only hitting 5 reps at 220 lbs on the bench, you are either: 1) a beginner
2) in big need of modifying your diet and training regime.

Post by **Who** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:22 am

tnf wrote:
Who wrote:
feedback wrote:I like how nobody here is giving their height and weight. GOOD JOB BENCHING 150 LBS GUY (YOU'RE 400 LBS OF FAT)
6ft 3, 233 pounds
If you're 233 and only hitting 5 reps at 220 lbs on the bench, you are either: 1) a beginner
2) in big need of modifying your diet and training regime.

had a lower back injury, so im getting back into the swing.

Edit: was out of training for about 6 months :/ and bench has away been a weak spot of mine. if u have any suggestions then im listening

Post by **tnf** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:25 am

Ahhhh...
What'd you do to yourself?

Post by **Who** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:26 am

tnf wrote:Ahhhh...
What'd you do to yourself?

rugby.... bad tackle

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:26 am

tnf wrote:I have long legs too, very long femur. But even with long legs I was able to do 315 to parallel for sets of 6-8. I bet you can go higher if you push yourself. :P

yea - i still consider myself a beginner overall - lots to experiment with and learn.

just discovered that my social psych prof squatted 645 pounds back in college, along with a 567 deadlift, and 325 bench.

Post by **[xeno]Julios** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:28 am

Who wrote:
[xeno]Julios wrote:Squats don't suit my body type as well as stiff deadlifts - i'm long in the legs. Not to mention squats is the one exercise I'm not pushing myself in - I could probably do 4 reps of 200 pounds if i put myself up to it.

deadlifts I've gone up to 295 pounds, but i feel safer using a lower weight.
get someone to give u a hand in case u get into trouble

ah i'm not worried about that - i only squat with a safety rack. Unless by trouble you mean actually completing the rep...

Post by **Who** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:31 am

meant both tbh

Post by **tnf** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:31 am

If you want to add to your bench, the best workout I've ever seen is the old "Add 50 lbs to your bench if 50 days" that was put out years ago by muscle media magazine.

Here's a link:
http://www.musclemedia.com/training/bench/bench10.asp
Its a bit complicated looking at first...works well if you are concerned with breaking a bench barrier.

Post by **tnf** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:33 am

[xeno]Julios wrote:
tnf wrote:I have long legs too, very long femur. But even with long legs I was able to do 315 to parallel for sets of 6-8. I bet you can go higher if you push yourself. :P
yea - i still consider myself a beginner overall - lots to experiment with and learn.

just discovered that my social psych prof squatted 645 pounds back in college, along with a 567 deadlift, and 325 bench.

Yea, a guy that taught at a school I used to teach at still has (I think) the world record squat at something like 1,141. He's one of the top 10 powerlifters of all time . Name is Brent Mikesell. He's a math teacher.
http://www.brentmikesell.com

I've posted his pic before. Decent info on powerlifting on his site.

Post by **Who** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:39 am

tnf wrote:If you want to add to your bench, the best workout I've ever seen is the old "Add 50 lbs to your bench if 50 days" that was put out years ago by muscle media magazine.

Here's a link:
http://www.musclemedia.com/training/bench/bench10.asp
Its a bit complicated looking at first...works well if you are concerned with breaking a bench barrier.

i'll give it a go next month when i change my workout etc. thanx for the link, looks a little complex but i should be able to it out

Post by **tnf** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 5:48 am

Who wrote:
tnf wrote:If you want to add to your bench, the best workout I've ever seen is the old "Add 50 lbs to your bench if 50 days" that was put out years ago by muscle media magazine.

Here's a link:
http://www.musclemedia.com/training/bench/bench10.asp
Its a bit complicated looking at first...works well if you are concerned with breaking a bench barrier.
i'll give it a go next month when i change my workout etc. thanx for the link, looks a little complex but i should be able to it out

Let me know if you need help navigating through the charts, etc.
I've also been known to field questions regarding supplementation, diet, and the occassional steroid or two.

Post by **Who** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 12:55 pm

tnf wrote:
Who wrote:
tnf wrote:If you want to add to your bench, the best workout I've ever seen is the old "Add 50 lbs to your bench if 50 days" that was put out years ago by muscle media magazine.

Here's a link:
http://www.musclemedia.com/training/bench/bench10.asp
Its a bit complicated looking at first...works well if you are concerned with breaking a bench barrier.
i'll give it a go next month when i change my workout etc. thanx for the link, looks a little complex but i should be able to it out
Let me know if you need help navigating through the charts, etc.
I've also been known to field questions regarding supplementation, diet, and the occassional steroid or two.

thanx dude, can always us diet and supplement help. but the steroid info i can do without thanx. i dont do that crap

Post by **blood.angel** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:13 pm

I just masterbate 30 times a days.

Post by **Who** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:14 pm

blood.angel wrote:I just masterbate 30 times a days.

good strong wrists then :P and let me guess a vice like grip? :icon34: push for 32 tomorrow k?

Post by **Nightshade** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:15 pm

And benchpress dead hookers.

Post by **mik0rs** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:19 pm

Going for a workout myself in about an hour, back/bicep stuff today.
I'm going to switch things up a bit because i dont think I'm hitting my lats anywhere nearly effectively enough.

I've been doing bent over rows, and I've been unsure about my form so I'm reverting back to chins. I might put in some straight arm pulldowns to isolate them too.

I think I'm finally getting a handle of chest/tri stuff now though; if only I had a spot I could drop the reliance on the Smith machine and work my stabaliser's a lot more than just hitting them on incline presses.

Post by **Who** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:23 pm

mik0rs wrote:Going for a workout myself in about an hour, back/bicep stuff today.
I'm going to switch things up a bit because i dont think I'm hitting my lats anywhere nearly effectively enough.

I've been doing bent over rows, and I've been unsure about my form so I'm reverting back to chins. I might put in some straight arm pulldowns to isolate them too.

I think I'm finally getting a handle of chest/tri stuff now though; if only I had a spot I could drop the reliance on the Smith machine and work my stabaliser's a lot more than just hitting them on incline presses.

i hate smiths. really i do

Post by **Fjoggs** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:25 pm

I train at home, usually chest, bi and triceps. Also shoulder and stomach.

I'm only 17 (soon 18) so I got plenty of time to evolve. ;P

Post by **mik0rs** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:31 pm

Who wrote:
mik0rs wrote:Going for a workout myself in about an hour, back/bicep stuff today.
I'm going to switch things up a bit because i dont think I'm hitting my lats anywhere nearly effectively enough.

I've been doing bent over rows, and I've been unsure about my form so I'm reverting back to chins. I might put in some straight arm pulldowns to isolate them too.

I think I'm finally getting a handle of chest/tri stuff now though; if only I had a spot I could drop the reliance on the Smith machine and work my stabaliser's a lot more than just hitting them on incline presses.

i hate smiths. really i do

Don't get me wrong, I'm not a fan, I use them out of necessity rather than ease of use; pretty soon I'm looking to use the normal bench for the lower weight pyramid sets and move to the Smith when I know I'm going to damage myself without a spot for the free bar at the heavier weights.

Post by **Fjoggs** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:37 pm

Anyone have any good links for a good food program ? Not sure how I should setup my meals to gain most from my training.

Also, how many hours/days do you rest between each session ?
My gymnastic teacher said something around 48 hours, but that wasn't for strength, more for running and the likes.