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*.* 2013 General Fitness Thread *.*
Welcome to 2013! Now get your ass in top physical condition!
**From the 2012 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. |
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12-17-2013, 09:35 AM | #2356 | |
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lets say your goal is to hit 315 for 1. I would do 135 for 2x10, 185x10, 225x5, 255x1, 285x1, the go for the 315. If you miss the 315, but hit 285, aim for somewhere in between, maybe 305, and if you hit that do a few more singles with that weight. Just my $.02 on how I would approach it. I'm sure some others on here have some good ideas too. |
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12-17-2013, 09:43 AM | #2357 |
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You have to be burning calories like mad with all the brain processing power you're devoting to this.
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8x50%, 5x75%, 3x90%, 1x100% (repeat until you can't do 1 rep). Usually I end up doing 5-7 sets or so of 1 rep max. You'll find the 1 rep max shoots up. Saying that, I'm kind of plateau-ing at the moment so need to get over this hump, but my one rep max is 242lb (ish) and I am 175lb (ish) so I'm pretty strong for my size. Not sure how to improve from here. My best ever BP was 260lb, but I was a good bit heavier. Lost a lot of fat (and some muscle) since then. For other chest exercises I do more reps and fewer sets and try to mix up different stuff but I like to go heavy on the bench.... |
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12-17-2013, 03:32 PM | #2359 | |
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bar only x 8 135 x 8 205 x 5 245 x 5 275 x 3 310 (failed attempt) What I will try next Monday: bar only x 8 135 x 8 205 x 5 245 x 3 275 x 1 310 x ? I think it was the triple at 275 that fatigued me, so I will definitely dial that down. Heck, if I get 310 I will probably wait 5 or 6 minutes and try for 315. Determined to press three plates at least once in my life. |
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My 1 rep Max without a spot is 245. I weighed in at 162lbs today.
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That workout seems to give me good size on my chest - I have a small-ish frame so I find it hard to put on size in general but pecs are big for my frame. I could be a bit bigger but I want to stay lean so trying to do it slowly. |
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I also do a similar strength workout (low rep high set) on bent over row, which I agree definitely helps BP... |
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12-18-2013, 07:11 AM | #2365 |
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Anyone ever had any issues with creatine monohydrate and stomach pain/queasiness? I'm also really physically tired atm, but i think that may be my increased work load...
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I use pre-workout drinks that usually contain *some* form of creatine. Musclepharm Assault gives me naseau, and that has creatine mono in it. The others don't seem to (Cellucor C4, Controlled labs white flood).
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Tablets or powder? I had real issues with the powder but the tabs are fine. Take them with food...
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I increased weight last night and decreased the reps.
Making some good progress. |
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Has anyone tried Isagenix?
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