What training are you doing/have you done today? Vol.2
Discussion
lemmingjames said:
Done this on Monday but if anyone has got nay tips on my form, please let me know as planning to switch to 1RM using this 'style'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5mEtyN9-Eg
Its (meant to be) floor to overhead push press (what i call it). Last week i done more but form was all over the place really/tweaked a neck muscle which didnt happen this week
Who do you keep waving to once you've cleaned the weight? (oh heyyyyy!)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5mEtyN9-Eg
Its (meant to be) floor to overhead push press (what i call it). Last week i done more but form was all over the place really/tweaked a neck muscle which didnt happen this week
Your back is pretty arched (the wrong way) when you start the pull, which means you aren't really using your legs as much as you should. This isn't great for your back and could result in injury.
Was blowing the camera kisses as well but you cant see those but im guessing im 'waving' to counter balance myself as such as not all of the 'presses' where solid/stable (if you know what i mean?)
Ok, thanks, will look into that. I tend to start with my back as you would a dead lift and felt most of the time i was but doesnt look like it here
Ok, thanks, will look into that. I tend to start with my back as you would a dead lift and felt most of the time i was but doesnt look like it here
lemmingjames said:
Done this on Monday but if anyone has got nay tips on my form, please let me know as planning to switch to 1RM using this 'style'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5mEtyN9-Eg
Its (meant to be) floor to overhead push press (what i call it). Last week i done more but form was all over the place really/tweaked a neck muscle which didnt happen this week
It's done in strongman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5mEtyN9-Eg
Its (meant to be) floor to overhead push press (what i call it). Last week i done more but form was all over the place really/tweaked a neck muscle which didnt happen this week
1 arm dumbbell press.Dont waste your effort picking it up with one arm is only advice I'd say. Unless that's your aim? http://youtu.be/xjnshGgEgEs
During a nice steady warm up for squats on Monday my back said no thanks at 100KG, it both scared me and took me by surprise, this was meant to be the warm not the fail! I struggled to rack the bar and unloading the weights was horrible! A hot shower and then 10 minutes trying to put my socks on wasn't fun at all!! I get an hour for lunch which means once you factor in walking, changing etc I've got about 30 minutes of actual workout time. I've passed life's midway stage, and I guess I just can't avoid proper warm ups these days! All this leads me to thinking that perhaps heavy squats and deadlifts just aren't on the menu for lunchtime.
Back in the gym today, loads of warm up and stretching and back to my faithful kettlebells! I love kettlebell training but sometimes I wish for a really heavy vein popping lifting session. Seeing that this isn't possible at work I've decided to focus back on the heavy kettlebells, which I could do at home, but ouch the cost! I've found this link today though http://nckettlebells.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/making... and I'm thinking I could sacrifice my 16KG doorstop. I've plenty of lead available to me, left over from some roof work. This is going to be my Easter project, I'll post up pics if it works and I don't pour lead all over myself!!
Back in the gym today, loads of warm up and stretching and back to my faithful kettlebells! I love kettlebell training but sometimes I wish for a really heavy vein popping lifting session. Seeing that this isn't possible at work I've decided to focus back on the heavy kettlebells, which I could do at home, but ouch the cost! I've found this link today though http://nckettlebells.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/making... and I'm thinking I could sacrifice my 16KG doorstop. I've plenty of lead available to me, left over from some roof work. This is going to be my Easter project, I'll post up pics if it works and I don't pour lead all over myself!!
Yesterday:
12 min run
5x15 Military Press @ 20kg
Superset Shrugs OH Raises 24kg KB/6kg DB 5x12/12
Lat Raises 5x10 @8kg
Front Raises 5x12@8kg
EZ Bar Upright Rows 3x10@30kg, 2x10@40kg
Medicine Ball Russian Twists 3x20
Medicine Ball Crunches 3x20
Dip Bar Leg Raises 3x20
Had my cast removed today. Doesn't feel too bad, but will continue to take it easy with the weight & type of training. Last thing I want to do is damage the ligament again.
Back in the gym in the morning so will see how I get on.
12 min run
5x15 Military Press @ 20kg
Superset Shrugs OH Raises 24kg KB/6kg DB 5x12/12
Lat Raises 5x10 @8kg
Front Raises 5x12@8kg
EZ Bar Upright Rows 3x10@30kg, 2x10@40kg
Medicine Ball Russian Twists 3x20
Medicine Ball Crunches 3x20
Dip Bar Leg Raises 3x20
Had my cast removed today. Doesn't feel too bad, but will continue to take it easy with the weight & type of training. Last thing I want to do is damage the ligament again.
Back in the gym in the morning so will see how I get on.
5x5 80kg squat
5x5 80kg deadlift
5x5 50kg bench
the last set in the squats I dediced to go till almost failure. 8reps. I think I need to buy myself gloves? My grip on the deadlift is abit of a limiting factor, hurts like hell and is the main reason why I take a couple of minutes between sets.
5x5 80kg deadlift
5x5 50kg bench
the last set in the squats I dediced to go till almost failure. 8reps. I think I need to buy myself gloves? My grip on the deadlift is abit of a limiting factor, hurts like hell and is the main reason why I take a couple of minutes between sets.
Digger said:
I noticed on another thread recently (I forget which) that for chest work, decline work was being poo-pooed, and stick to flat and incline was suggested.
I've recently started adding in decline DB work in with flat and incline presses and flys.
Worth canning the declines then?
They're just unnecessary IMO. As are inclines. It's a very similar movement anyway so I'd definitely never do then in the same workout. I've recently started adding in decline DB work in with flat and incline presses and flys.
Worth canning the declines then?
Digger said:
I noticed on another thread recently (I forget which) that for chest work, decline work was being poo-pooed, and stick to flat and incline was suggested.
I've recently started adding in decline DB work in with flat and incline presses and flys.
Worth canning the declines then?
Decline wasn't being poo-pooed, the guy was using the smith, and the advice given was to ditch the smith and switch to DB's or go to dips & close grip BB instead.I've recently started adding in decline DB work in with flat and incline presses and flys.
Worth canning the declines then?
TheBALDpuma said:
They're just unnecessary IMO. As are inclines. It's a very similar movement anyway so I'd definitely never do then in the same workout.
To say they're just unneccessary is to be overly simplistic, imo. Yes, the three movements are very similar, but they each offer a variation - which is particularly useful if you've got an injury that precludes you from doing one particular movement but not another.
Edited by TheJimi on Friday 18th April 10:19
Squats 6x10@50kg
LegPress 1x10@100/120/140/2x10@150kg
Leg Ext. 5x10@40kg
Hamstring Ext 5x10@40kg
45 deg Calf Raises 7x20@80kg
9kg MedBall Russian Twists 4x40
Dip Bar Leg Raises 3x20
Had my cast removed Thursday. Have a big lump & scar right in the inside if my right thumb that is going to cause some issues/ pain... Just lightly holding the bar while squatting hurt. Don't think I can do dips or press as this will put too much pressure on it & the ligament itself. More time required.
Frustrating when I want to get back training heavier.
LegPress 1x10@100/120/140/2x10@150kg
Leg Ext. 5x10@40kg
Hamstring Ext 5x10@40kg
45 deg Calf Raises 7x20@80kg
9kg MedBall Russian Twists 4x40
Dip Bar Leg Raises 3x20
Had my cast removed Thursday. Have a big lump & scar right in the inside if my right thumb that is going to cause some issues/ pain... Just lightly holding the bar while squatting hurt. Don't think I can do dips or press as this will put too much pressure on it & the ligament itself. More time required.
Frustrating when I want to get back training heavier.
Tomorrow may well see me doing my first 3-session day.
Early morning cardio, kettlebell swings (sets of 60, 80, 100) and weights (chest).
Lunchtime circuits class and probably short treadmill session (just started running again after a few years break!!) elliptical intervals to finish.
Evening session cardio and abs.
Must remember to take a couple of bananas with me!
Early morning cardio, kettlebell swings (sets of 60, 80, 100) and weights (chest).
Lunchtime circuits class and probably short treadmill session (just started running again after a few years break!!) elliptical intervals to finish.
Evening session cardio and abs.
Must remember to take a couple of bananas with me!
Decided to try a few push ups before work this evening.
Was no problem on the bars I Have, and also managed a few just flat on the floor. My right wrist is still pretty tight after being immobile for some time so they were hard work.
Also noted the my usual 5x50 routine was most definitely off! Going to have to work back up to that one
Seeing the hand therapy team at the hospital tomorrow so hopefully I can start to get back to training properly.
Was no problem on the bars I Have, and also managed a few just flat on the floor. My right wrist is still pretty tight after being immobile for some time so they were hard work.
Also noted the my usual 5x50 routine was most definitely off! Going to have to work back up to that one
Seeing the hand therapy team at the hospital tomorrow so hopefully I can start to get back to training properly.
Alright all - not posted here for a while!
I'll scroll back a few pages, but all the regulars still on here?
Not much really changed my end, working legs in religiously every week and I weigh almost 100kgs despite wanting to drop some kilos for summer (started to use MFP again to keep me in line!). Deadlifts haven't gone up but I don't do them that often any more, squat feels stronger and bench similar or a bit stronger.
Start with some hill sprints at the weekend if today's leg session hasn't destroyed me.
I'll scroll back a few pages, but all the regulars still on here?
Not much really changed my end, working legs in religiously every week and I weigh almost 100kgs despite wanting to drop some kilos for summer (started to use MFP again to keep me in line!). Deadlifts haven't gone up but I don't do them that often any more, squat feels stronger and bench similar or a bit stronger.
Start with some hill sprints at the weekend if today's leg session hasn't destroyed me.
Bench Press 2x20@20kg,6x10 @60kg
Incline Bench Press/ Incline DB Flys Superset 4x10 @40kg/4x12@14kg/side
Incline DB Press 1x10@40kg, 4x10@28kg
Decline Bench Press 5x10@20kg
18.6 miles on the cross bike.
First proper chest session since the cast came off, actually since Feb when I f
ked my hand.
Was comfy enough on the press, although was aiming for 10x10@60 but it wasn't gonna happen. All was good until the DB press, the 20s were just hurting my hand too much so had to drop the weight after the first set. Will come in time.
All new Technogym kit being installed this week, nice to use brand new stuff.
Got home and was feeling good so hit the towpath for a few miles on the crosser.
Incline Bench Press/ Incline DB Flys Superset 4x10 @40kg/4x12@14kg/side
Incline DB Press 1x10@40kg, 4x10@28kg
Decline Bench Press 5x10@20kg
18.6 miles on the cross bike.
First proper chest session since the cast came off, actually since Feb when I f
ked my hand.Was comfy enough on the press, although was aiming for 10x10@60 but it wasn't gonna happen. All was good until the DB press, the 20s were just hurting my hand too much so had to drop the weight after the first set. Will come in time.
All new Technogym kit being installed this week, nice to use brand new stuff.
Got home and was feeling good so hit the towpath for a few miles on the crosser.
mu0n said:
Alright all - not posted here for a while!
I'll scroll back a few pages, but all the regulars still on here?
Not much really changed my end, working legs in religiously every week and I weigh almost 100kgs despite wanting to drop some kilos for summer (started to use MFP again to keep me in line!). Deadlifts haven't gone up but I don't do them that often any more, squat feels stronger and bench similar or a bit stronger.
Start with some hill sprints at the weekend if today's leg session hasn't destroyed me.
I thought you had died! I'll scroll back a few pages, but all the regulars still on here?
Not much really changed my end, working legs in religiously every week and I weigh almost 100kgs despite wanting to drop some kilos for summer (started to use MFP again to keep me in line!). Deadlifts haven't gone up but I don't do them that often any more, squat feels stronger and bench similar or a bit stronger.
Start with some hill sprints at the weekend if today's leg session hasn't destroyed me.
Most people are still on here I think. I'm cutting now as well. It's bleak after a winter of boozing and not eating very cleanly.
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