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**penguinz** · 07:38 AM

Welcome to 2012! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

**From the 2011 Thread**

If you want to get back into lifting, or need a new lifting routine, START HERE:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wi...inner_Programs

If you have questions about the SS programs, look here:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ

Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started.

Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE:

http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point.

Omaha · 06-10-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Did the mile relay race today.

My 1.1 mile time was 5:30. Not bad. Not the fastest, though, which was around 5:18 or so.

That's moving! Very nice!

I just did Warrior Dash with my wife on Sat. We stayed together the whole time which meant one of us had to wait on the other after every obstacle. Our unofficial time was right about 30 minutes. (Actual results have not yet been posted on the site) I'm happy with that considering we ran as a team.

Ceej · 06-11-2012, 12:31 PM

So, my uncle (who has been a father-like figure to me) recently had triple bypass surgery. Since then he's been giving me healthy tidbits about what to avoid and what to eat.

My only question, and I know every person is different. But, generally what should your sugar in-take be per day?

I've been keeping a food log since the 8th of June and routinely exercising.

Is there a general number out there?

Omaha · 06-11-2012, 12:51 PM

none. /buck

NewChief · 06-12-2012, 03:50 PM

Thought this was worth sharing.

Ultra Peanut · 06-12-2012, 08:00 PM

hello thread. MY CALVES AM GRANITE and CARDIOWNS imhop (note that i am the daintiest of ladies ergo stuff)

Also, I weigh anywhere between 148 and 155? Dumb scale. Good enough, I guess.

Omaha · 06-13-2012, 08:57 AM

I just ordered my own TRX suspension trainer. I should have it in a couple of days.

**lewdog** · 06-13-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

I just ordered my own TRX suspension trainer. I should have it in a couple of days.

Huh, just looked it up. So what the **** do you really do with it that you couldn't already do?

NewChief · 06-13-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Huh, just looked it up. So what the **** do you really do with it that you couldn't already do?

Lots of body weight stuff more efficiently. I don't use them, but my gym has whole group classes utilizing them and trainers who only base their entire regimen on them.

My wife likes them.

**lewdog** · 06-13-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Lots of body weight stuff more efficiently. I don't use them, but my gym has whole group classes utilizing them and trainers who only base their entire regimen on them.

My wife likes them.

You say more efficiently? Like holding on to this thing and squatting instead of just learning how to squat without it?

NewChief · 06-13-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

You say more efficiently? Like holding on to this thing and squatting instead of just learning how to squat without it?

Pistols which are hard as **** to jump into without a bridge like TRX. But that's just one example. I'm not a huge fan, but they seem to be used by people wanting an aerobic circuit type workout, clearly not bodybuilders. Mountain climbers with feet in stirrups seem like they'd be good on it. Push ups with either feet or hands in stirrups. Works stabilizers as well or would seem to.

**lewdog** · 06-13-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

My wife likes them.

Well this definitely means that little girl Omaha will totally dig it!

Silock · 06-13-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Pistols which are hard as **** to jump into without a bridge like TRX. But that's just one example. I'm not a huge fan, but they seem to be used by people wanting an aerobic circuit type workout, clearly not bodybuilders. Mountain climbers with feet in stirrups seem like they'd be good on it. Push ups with either feet or hands in stirrups. Works stabilizers as well or would seem to.

Start pistols by getting your ass to a bench, then progress to a small stool, and then you've got it.

Omaha · 06-13-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Huh, just looked it up. So what the **** do you really do with it that you couldn't already do?

I do a trx workout once a week with a trainer at my gym. I can do a full body workout without a gym, but, you're right, i don't necessarily need trx for that. I really like doing core work with it. (Pikes, mountain climbers, and atomic pushups are pretty cool in the trx) Single leg squats and some balance exercises are some of my other favorites. I'm also going to be visiting my dad for a while and i won't have access to a gym. It will come in handy there.

NewChief · 06-13-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Start pistols by getting your ass to a bench, then progress to a small stool, and then you've got it.

Yeah. I discovered with pistols that there are some "tricks" to doing them, in engaging the raised leg. I had a tendency to tap the raised leg to the ground and do a slight push with it, which just makes the pistol harder. Thrust that bitch skywards and it helps activate everything and bring you back up.

Omaha · 06-13-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Well this definitely means that little girl Omaha will totally dig it!

I WILL DESTROY YOU!

01-02-2012, 12:56 PM
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