This. The OP has what you need. You don't need some variant as a beginner. Play with routines later.
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Fitness |OT5| Intermittent Farting, Wrist Curls and Hammer Strength Machine Spotters
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This. The OP has what you need. You don't need some variant as a beginner. Play with routines later.
Let me thank you in advance on behalf of your back!
I figured that because the one in the OP is for Mon/Wed/Fri and I do Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri it'd be a good compromise.
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At least you're thanking me. My back probably won't appreciate this for a few days. XD
Nice. I'm going for 3x5. Try to increase it to at least 15 per set in a few months. Maybe both of us will even do a muscle up or two.
At least you're thanking me. My back probably won't appreciate this for a few days. XD
Nice. I'm going for 3x5. Try to increase it to at least 15 per set in a few months. Maybe both of us will even do a muscle up or two.
You could be wearing a fedora and nobody would fuck with you.
What you need to do is go 3 days as instructed. 4 days as a beginner isn't ideal. You're doing big lifts every day, you need the rest. rest is when progress is made.
Gotcha. I get restless easily, that's why I've been doing 4 days/week. I'll do this coming week following the routine in the OP.
You need to research these lifts so you don't develop bad habits from the start. They're all pretty technical.
Yeah, I've been checking out images and videos of the ones I hadn't heard of before. The one I'm most worried about is the power clean.
Watch ALL the videos in this series for squats
http://youtu.be/2ME8gEN54Ao
For OHP...
http://youtu.be/sqKhLR1zRaU
Just try to remember that you only grow while resting. It's important.
Will do! This'll be good before bed entertainment, heh.
edit: that OHP video dude's physique is what I'm pretty much aiming for. One day, one day...
Noted.
Seriously, thanks everyone for all your help, it's been very insightful! I'll do my very best to put this to good use and not let everyone down.
SuperAndroid17
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I'm assuming cutting fat means taking the right amount of protein/calorie deficit?
calorie deficit only = weight loss right?
calorie deficit only = weight loss right?
Don't start with the Power Clean right away. Make sure you first know how to do the four basic lifts (bench, squat, deadlift, press) before trying PC. Makes it easier since PC is a bit technical and you need to know how to deadlift properly before trying it.
You can still keep your protein intake high (and should) while cutting and still lose weight by cutting calories.
Ah. Anything I should swap it out for, or just skip it entirely until I feel like I've gotten the hang of it all?
So many threads about Gaf members insecure about their body/workout habits
Everyone wants to be told what they are doing is ok because "everyone else does it".
Leaving the GIF because it's awesome and Community rules.
http://www.tabatatimes.com/why-deep-squats-are-good-for-you/
Love the stretch exercises here. They help me with working on my issues with squatting.
Love the stretch exercises here. They help me with working on my issues with squatting.
Having read through Starting Strength, I think I'm going to go with the workout detailed in the OP rather than the one recommended in the book. I was thinking of one slight variation and that is abdominal work on the three days, I can do Ab Ripper X 3 days a week, would I be putting too much stress on my body or shall I go ahead and do it?
Blood Diamonds
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So I've been lifting weights, mostly dumbells and bench press but I also do some cardio, and stuff like push ups/sit ups. I checked my weight and it was 266, last time I checked it was 265. I did it before eating anything on the day so I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong. Maybe I'm not eating right? I have been noticing changes in my body as of late, so I expected to weight a bit less.
ReadingRambo
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One thing to remember is that your core is getting a hell of a work out with squats/deadlifts and even OHP's. Ab ripper is pretty intense, do it at the end of your work out if at all i'd say.
ipitydatfu
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i hate roll of shame.
If you're lifting your weight might go up, but a one pound discrepancy isn't anything to take account of, your weight fluctuates.
Celcius
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I saw this on the front youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzNb6KCok9o
Time to buy some tuna I guess.
Time to buy some tuna I guess.
Goddamn. Wasn't he on Fear Factor?
I followed the rule of not doing abs because the power lifts would take care of it, and ended up with a core that was both weak and holding me back. I believe that some people need to add some sort of abdominal work if they want that part of their body to keep up.
Well eventually some work is required.
I guess you can't really have abs that are too strong though; as long as it doesn't hold you back in your main lifts, a little ab work won't kill you. I'd skip an ripper though and go weighted.
Switched it up to a split routine and am finally seeing results. OHP today at 145x5 and have gained about 3lbs of muscle in the past month even while running 5K every other day and swimming and biking. Going to do legs just once a week though as my legs never feel fully recovered.
BlueScrote
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How big are the belts you use for dips?
My weight dips are between 45-75lbs and I have a hard time fitting barbell weights on there easily with a 32'' chain. I might start trying dumbbells since my gym has dumbbells up to 105.
Nothing wrong with that as long as you're safe about it. I generally have a spotter for my final working set or I'll end up setting the bar on the lower pegs since I try to push as hard as I can.
I bought one that maxes out with two 45lb plates. My gym has one with a longer chain that me and a buddy managed to get 3 plates secured safely to but I'm skeptical if I can put more due to how tight it was. You basically just need one with a lot of chain.
I have the weights that have the handles on them so its easy to put multiple on. Hard on the rotator cuff though.
a secret-boss
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When I do my bench I start with the heaviest weight I can manage and do 3 reps 2 set. Then minus 5 lbs 5 reps 3 sets
Trying to get used to heavier weight.
Trying to get used to heavier weight.
Any particular reason why? Are you warming up first before you get your heaviest for 3 reps for two sets? Also, what's the reasoning behind this getting you used to heavier weights as opposed to you starting out lower and finishing higher?
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*I like steak*
What's the difference? Serious question... Cutting preserves muscle more efficiently I assume? I am trying to lose the fat I have on my gut to get a more aesthetic appearance, then I plan to go for added muscle.
Today I gave myself a cheat day and dear god I've missed eating more freely. Had a trip to the cheesecake factory today.................
a secret-boss
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Thinking I might be too tired to bench those 2 heavy set
Are you working your way up to the beginning heavy starting sets?
Darren870
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Well, cutting is a form of losing weight obviously. However, you cut to get more definition and aesthetic appearance. Most people cut doing a form of Keto or IF.
What you said you were eating wasn't good for cutting at all. Thats why I asked. Losing weight if you are heavy, yep! Not cutting though...
FallingEdge
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It is something that has been said many times but needs repeating, especially for me. The weight is just merely a number. I weigh more than him but look nothing like that. I'm always worried about not wanting to weigh less than say 225/230. I may weigh more than him but I sure as hell don't have his physique or size in his arms.
Really, it is just a number.
Throw your scale away and join our club! Fuck what you may happen to weigh. It means nothing as you pointed out. At the very least keep the weighing down to once a month and you will generally be more satisfied.
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