mdsfx
Member
I'm worried about the new year's rush too. I keep hearing people in LA Fitness talk about how bad it's going to be. I'm just hoping I work out early enough to avoid the crowd.
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Fitness |OT9|...You looked better before
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God Dayumm
Banned
I've been getting fat these holidays but it's ok because I'm consistently lifting and increasing my numbers. I hope you guys are too. Happy holidays ^_^
Dead Prince
Banned
MOST will hang out in the cardio area that's where those lose weight resolutioner will be. i remember earlier this year new people came and stood around the free weights area... just stood. i hope there's some big guys slamming weights to scare them off lol.
Anyone in this thread into kettle bells? I got an Amazon gift card I'm looking to use on something to improve/add variety to a home bodyweight workout. Any recommendations on a good buy?
This seems like the best option so far. Sweet Home recommendation on Amazon
This seems like the best option so far. Sweet Home recommendation on Amazon
Psychotext
Member
Am setting a record for most miles done in a month for cycling. Precisely zero weights... not ideal, but ehh. =/
Dead Prince
Banned
its like the shape of a cowbell sort of lol. or a shape of a tea kettle. i figure it was a combination of the two to make kettlebell.
God Dayumm
Banned
That still sounds like progress to me
500 is still incredible at your weight dude. Merry Christmas to you too, and have a great new year (that goes for the entire fitgaf fam).
People leave town and take a break from fitness for the holidays.
mdsfx
Member
I was at an Anytime Fitness early this morning along with a guy having a personal training session. What a joke.
I didn't hear any feedback at all from the trainer. Everything was on a machine even though they have free weights and a real squat rack, which I can understand for a beginner, but it gets worse. The trainer would just tell him to do something and immediately walk back to his office for a bit until the guy was done, not even keeping an eye on him. What's the point?
"Do this."
"OK"
"Now do this."
"OK"
"See you tomorrow"
"OK"
The guy probably didn't learn a damn thing.
Edit: I'm starting to wonder if that's intentional.
I didn't hear any feedback at all from the trainer. Everything was on a machine even though they have free weights and a real squat rack, which I can understand for a beginner, but it gets worse. The trainer would just tell him to do something and immediately walk back to his office for a bit until the guy was done, not even keeping an eye on him. What's the point?
"Do this."
"OK"
"Now do this."
"OK"
"See you tomorrow"
"OK"
The guy probably didn't learn a damn thing.
Edit: I'm starting to wonder if that's intentional.
Psychotext
Member
Have beaten my 1 month cycling record for distance, and my 1 week record for altitude gain... Tomorrow's ride should see my 1 week record for distance beaten too. Sadly breaking my 1 month record for altitude is out of reach, but I've come close, which I'm pretty happy about as I only really had the last 10 days in the month for cycling.
I can't wait for it to get warm again so I can enjoy my Allez again. My dad hooked me up with a long sleeve cycling jersey and a pair of gloves, so I should be able to start back up again earlier than I usually do.
mdsfx
Member
Nicely done! That's awesome. Always a good feeling to hit new records.
SilentSoldier
Member
Thanks, managed to get 2 pairs of stretch slacks and an athletic fit dress shirt. I have a Calvin Klein X Extra Slim Fit and I really like it (for how swole it makes me look
). They weren't on sale though.The only thing now is feeling like I couldn't find any better deals though, I had two gift cards and only came out with 3 items. It is Macy's though.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1329373
^^^This is why we can't have nice things.
What's up Fit Gaf. Been working out all year but really let my diet go. It's time to clean that up this upcoming year.
^^^This is why we can't have nice things.
What's up Fit Gaf. Been working out all year but really let my diet go. It's time to clean that up this upcoming year.
Dead Prince
Banned
it won't hold up. but he can try lol.
but hey. at least he knew what HIIT was though!
That thread sucks.
melonrabbit
Member
Hit my goal weight for the year. Feels good, man.
Randolph Freelander
Member
At my gym a few weeks ago, a trainer was working with someone on barbell movements. Good start. She took him through deadlifts, everything looked good. Then she took him over to bench. He started at 95, couldn't go all the way down. Then she bumped him up to 115, didn't even get close to going halfway down. He did one rep and she was like "good job, we'll put more on next time."
After that, they went over to squat, and they put something like 185. I'm near someone else, exchanged a look of bewilderment, because there's no way dude could do that. He got the weight off the rack, but the squat reached a depth of (estimating) 6 inches. From the top. Then they went up to 205...
After they wrapped up the session and the dude left, I went up to the trainer and asked her why she let the guy do the lifts with too much weight for him and no range of motion. She said the guy wanted to feel strong. I was like, screw that, tell him to swallow his pride and start at the bottom and do it right.
She's a good person and all, but that type of training is bound to backfire and get dude injured.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
This newest addition to the gym is AWESOME.
https://twitter.com/brolicgaoler/status/814969704016211969
https://twitter.com/brolicgaoler/status/814969704016211969
ExplodingKetchup
Member
y'all i have a front squat problem.
I was going for some heavy front squats for the first time in a long time. My legs can easily push the weight up, but my chest/torso keeps falling forward. I was even wearing a belt, too. Anything I can do to fix this?
I was going for some heavy front squats for the first time in a long time. My legs can easily push the weight up, but my chest/torso keeps falling forward. I was even wearing a belt, too. Anything I can do to fix this?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Abs, upper back, and make sure you're squatting like high bar. Straight up and down. Not hips back.
Dead Prince
Banned
Force that elbow to stay up as well
What is that?
mdsfx
Member
A monolift. You don't have to walk in/out when you rack and unrack the weight. It swings out of the way for you.
FallingEdge
Member
Shit is crazy, isn't it? Shows what you can really achieve when you are focused and have a goal in mind.
Like Brolic said abs and upper back strength. Also Initiate the movement by breaking at the knees first, not pushing back onto your hips.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Arrowgigantic
Member
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
J
Jpop
Unconfirmed Member
Guys ,
What are some good ways to build up my strength for pull-ups?
I struggle to do them even though I'm in decent shape.
What are some good ways to build up my strength for pull-ups?
I struggle to do them even though I'm in decent shape.
Arrowgigantic
Member
An assisted pull up machine. It looks like this:
There's also one with a pad that you put your knees on instead of your feet.
Do five sets of ten, increasing the assistance each set so that you can make it to ten. If you can do ten, next workout give yourself less assistance in that set.
Voila.
Lmao people always think I wear small or medium coz all my t-shirts are fitted tight when in reality I'm wearing XL. So half the clothes I get are in small or medium.
Hi. I've joined a gym for the first time with semi private training (groups of 3) once a week. I'm 5'9" (apparently, I thought I was 5'10" ) and 60kg so looking to put on some muscle.
I had my first proper session on Thursday doing some basic weight exercises. I couldn't quite finish the last couple of sets of push ups but took that as something to work on. I'm supposed to go in and try the same workout a couple of times myself before another session next weekend where we'll go through another one.
I woke up feeling sore on Friday which I was kind of expecting, but today it got worse. I'm struggling to stand up / sit down and can't fully straighten my left arm. Google suggests this can be normal for beginners, but should I be worried? Is there anything I can do to recover quicker?
I would have asked my trainer but I've lost the post-it he put his number on and it's obviously a difficult weekend to get a hold of someone. I'll go into the gym on Monday to speak to him whether I do any actual exercise or not.
Thanks for any advice, I'll probably be in this thread asking stupid questions every now and then.
) and 60kg so looking to put on some muscle. I had my first proper session on Thursday doing some basic weight exercises. I couldn't quite finish the last couple of sets of push ups but took that as something to work on. I'm supposed to go in and try the same workout a couple of times myself before another session next weekend where we'll go through another one.
I woke up feeling sore on Friday which I was kind of expecting, but today it got worse. I'm struggling to stand up / sit down and can't fully straighten my left arm. Google suggests this can be normal for beginners, but should I be worried? Is there anything I can do to recover quicker?
I would have asked my trainer but I've lost the post-it he put his number on and it's obviously a difficult weekend to get a hold of someone. I'll go into the gym on Monday to speak to him whether I do any actual exercise or not.
Thanks for any advice, I'll probably be in this thread asking stupid questions every now and then.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Have a grand new year, fam! Eat food and be excited to leave 2016 behind!
Key for me to help with muscle soreness: food. Eat a proper bulking diet. Helps.
What routine does your trainer have you on? Has he been receptive to what you are looking to do (bulk) and what is his plan for you? Has he gone over diet? The compound lifts?
This is nice dude. Excellent piece of kit! Grats!
Lowering yourself from the pullup bar slowly to focus on the negative helps.
Welcome!Hi. I've joined a gym for the first time with semi private training (groups of 3) once a week. I'm 5'9" (apparently, I thought I was 5'10"
I had my first proper session on Thursday doing some basic weight exercises. I couldn't quite finish the last couple of sets of push ups but took that as something to work on. I'm supposed to go in and try the same workout a couple of times myself before another session next weekend where we'll go through another one.
I woke up feeling sore on Friday which I was kind of expecting, but today it got worse. I'm struggling to stand up / sit down and can't fully straighten my left arm. Google suggests this can be normal for beginners, but should I be worried? Is there anything I can do to recover quicker?
I would have asked my trainer but I've lost the post-it he put his number on and it's obviously a difficult weekend to get a hold of someone. I'll go into the gym on Monday to speak to him whether I do any actual exercise or not.
Thanks for any advice, I'll probably be in this thread asking stupid questions every now and then.
Key for me to help with muscle soreness: food. Eat a proper bulking diet. Helps.
What routine does your trainer have you on? Has he been receptive to what you are looking to do (bulk) and what is his plan for you? Has he gone over diet? The compound lifts?
Syphon Filter
Member
Since when did ON make protein bars?
Dead Prince
Banned
Happy new years. No injuries until 2018. And let's hit some PR's 🤗
It is a strength routine, I was doing dumbbell squats and lifts and some barbell hip thrusts. He changed a couple of them, introducing a box to the squats as my knees weren't feeling too good and taking a box away for the hip thrusts as I struggled with getting the pivot movement right and had to reposition after each one.
We will be going over diet but he said he wanted to get me comfortable on the gym floor first which is a good way of easing me in but given how my bodies reached might need looking at. I know you guys are going to be a bit skeptical of PTs but I do think this one knows what he's doing.
Traveling and the Anytime fitness I chose to frequent while I am in Nebraska has a Tire to flip 🏋 Had to give it a few flips, form probably wasn't right but it was fun.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOupaRPDNHL/?taken-by=the_beast_in_i
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOupaRPDNHL/?taken-by=the_beast_in_i
Jacksinthe
Banned
If you are a beginner, strength is the right approach, however, it sounds like he might have you doing more accessory work vs the basic compound lifts.
I would suggest reading up on Starting Strength as a beginning routine - you can find more info there about it and on diet in the OP.
I believe it's paramount to not get too involved with accessory movements early on as you will want to build a strong foundation, first. Basically barbell: squats, bench, overhead press and deadlift.
If you need help with knee issues while squatting I would suggest adjusting your knee travel during a squat either outwards or inwards, based on how your feet are pointed. I have to have my feet fairly close and toes barely pointed outward maybe 10-15 degrees and bring my knees up to my nipples, quad pressing against my core and hamstrings on my calves at the bottom, then back up. This alleviates my knee issue and my hip issue. I do deads the same way with close footing.
But, yes, any trainer that shows you a myriad of exercises if you are a beginner will look like he knows what he's doing when the reality is for a beginner, stick with the core lifts and a starter program, then work your way into intermediate routines with more accessory work after a solid year of strength training.
Deads, squats, OHP will work your core and glutes, too. Not much hip thrusts needed for a beginner. Your glutes will make gains regardless as will your core, stabilizers and main muscle groups from your whole body. You can probably build a damn amazing body from just variants of those core lifts as they are your body's natural movements like standing up, lifting shit over your head, pushing shit away from you, lifting crap off the floor, etc.
That's just my .02 - if you are new, keep the workout plan simple, focus on strength and make diet your number 1 priority. You can work out all you want but food is what makes the body you want. You will be making "noob gains" with an improper diet but you'll hit a wall fairly fast. Supercharge the early stages with a tight diet plan, IMO, and stick to the basic lifts with a well-documented and time-tested program like Starting Strength and ignore the fluff exercises as a beginner.
FallingEdge
Member
First day of 2017. You know what that means. Arms.
Dead Prince
Banned
they actually started today/ RIP. glad i have a few gyms to use but lol.