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11-15-2014, 09:29 PM
This past week, not only did I have a lot of work to do on the computer, but I also hurt my wrist of my shooting hand. I can't play basketball or lift (much).
It's also fucking freezing out. How did I fight this?
Jumping jacks.
While at my desk...every 15 minutes or so....I bust out 50-100 jumping jacks. Repeat. This plus IF has kept me feeling great without my usual workout routine.
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11-16-2014, 06:12 AM
^ Jumping jacks are an awesome workout. I'm currently in a barebones Cambodian gym that doesn't even have cardio equipment, and I use them for warm ups before lifting, and then slow ones after my workout to warm down. They're awesome as a workout just on their own though. Killer calorie-burner, I've read.
I always make sure to stay on the balls of my feet. Easier on the joints and it really works your calves.
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11-16-2014, 09:52 AM
How much is everyone paying for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu lessons?
If I have two 1-hour lessons per week, how much should I reasonably expect to pay? I am in a large city in the U.S. It's a reputable school with esteemed trainers.
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11-17-2014, 12:46 AM
So, last Friday was my squat day again. I got somelower back pain from the week before so I lifted very lighty, I checked my posture and I dare to say the "buttwink " is not the problem.
However, few hours later I got this uncomfortable lower back pain again, well not really painful, but I could certainly feel that something is wrong.
I had a rest over the weekend and today I was going to do some deadlifts, but the feeling in lower back was still there so I didn't want to risk anything.
So now I'm missing out squats and deadlifts. My favourites, damn it.
Anyone who knows what the problem is here?
I'm obviously doing something wrong.
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11-17-2014, 05:04 AM
^ Yeah, during the last workouts I only used babyweights.
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11-17-2014, 05:34 AM
^ I mean for the entire workout.
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11-17-2014, 01:28 PM
Can someone recommend me the best exercises for biceps? I know I could do a Google search but I want to know what forum users found the best. I currently do (for biceps) pull ups, hammer curls and lateral raises.
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11-17-2014, 03:51 PM
Quote: (11-17-2014 01:28 PM)britchard Wrote:
Can someone recommend me the best exercises for biceps? I know I could do a Google search but I want to know what forum users found the best. I currently do (for biceps) pull ups, hammer curls and lateral raises.
What are you trying to achieve?
Strength? Size?
I do the following twice per week:
4x5 barbell/EZ curl.
4x10 incline dumbell curl
4x10 incline hammer dumbell curl
3x10 preacher dumbell curl OR start with the heaviest dumbbells I can curl and do as many as I can till failure. Then replace with the next weight down. Repeat till arms are so full of blood I can't feel them.
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11-17-2014, 05:49 PM
I'm trying to improve both really, thanks for the suggestions by the way. I already do lots of hammer curls, they are my favourite exercise.
I have done barbell curls once or twice before, I'll definitely start doing them more.
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11-17-2014, 07:47 PM
Quote: (11-17-2014 01:28 PM)britchard Wrote:
Can someone recommend me the best exercises for biceps? I know I could do a Google search but I want to know what forum users found the best. I currently do (for biceps) pull ups, hammer curls and lateral raises.
Lateral raises aren't really a bicep workout?
Load a bar up with 10 to 20 pounds more then you can curl. (if you have a workout partner or someone willing to help you can even add a little more weight) Swing the weigh up using your body (don't bend real far back, just use the momentum to get the bar up) then slowly lower the weight for 6-8 seconds... its a game changer cause you are overloading your biceps and really getting a great eccentric stretch and tear. If you have only been working out for like a month or so I would skip this.... I would consider it more of a advanced move. You need to have good strength and stability when doing this.
Following the work out drink 3 scoops of Whey protein and call everybody bro and you will be set!
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11-17-2014, 08:19 PM
Quote: (11-17-2014 07:47 PM)Cr33pin Wrote:
Quote: (11-17-2014 01:28 PM)britchard Wrote:
Can someone recommend me the best exercises for biceps? I know I could do a Google search but I want to know what forum users found the best. I currently do (for biceps) pull ups, hammer curls and lateral raises.
Lateral raises aren't really a bicep workout?
Load a bar up with 10 to 20 pounds more then you can curl. (if you have a workout partner or someone willing to help you can even add a little more weight) Swing the weigh up using your body (don't bend real far back, just use the momentum to get the bar up) then slowly lower the weight for 6-8 seconds... its a game changer cause you are overloading your biceps and really getting a great eccentric stretch and tear. If you have only been working out for like a month or so I would skip this.... I would consider it more of a advanced move. You need to have good strength and stability when doing this.
Following the work out drink 3 scoops of Whey protein and call everybody bro and you will be set!
I think this is too much to ask of a young (he's only 17 I think) guy who's new to training.
Also, hammer curls are great but need to be combined with regular curls.
Also don't forget, eat
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11-18-2014, 02:29 AM
Yeah, I am pretty new to it, although I know a lot of the theory from school. I included lateral raises because when I do them I seem to get a really good stretch in my biceps.
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11-20-2014, 12:57 AM
I'm tired of cooking.
From now on I am gonna cook my fish on the microwave. Tried it today and it was ready in no time, plus it tasted really good.
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11-20-2014, 01:07 AM
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I'm tired of cooking.
From now on I am gonna cook my fish on the microwave. Tried it today and it was ready in no time, plus it tasted really good.
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11-20-2014, 09:37 AM
Yeah, only machines. I go by the old Arthur Jones mentality in terms of with what I am working out with. It also reduces the risk of injury.
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11-20-2014, 05:11 PM
BOOM!
Just benched 12x255lbs, then I OH-pressed 6x175lbs. BOOM!
A year from now you'll wish you started today
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11-20-2014, 11:32 PM
Finally, I can lift more than my own body weight on Bench Press, Squat and Deadlift. I feel happy.
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11-21-2014, 12:26 AM
I have noticed that listening to good music is not a good thing for me in the gym.
That makes me unfocused and takes my mind to somewhere else.
Much better to listen to the usual sticky soda pop dance music they are playing the gym.
Gets me semi annoyed.