Life *.* 2014 General Fitness Thread *.* - Page 158

**penguinz** · 01-01-2014, 07:34 PM

Welcome to 2014! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

No one else started it so here it is!

**From the 2013 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.

**luv** · 05-16-2014, 03:18 PM

If anything I'm continuing to work my arms and back just like I'm doing with the lat pull down. Doing a pull up is not a short term goal, but that doesn't mean I can't make up short term goals that will help me to eventually do something like that. And, in the process I'm doing those things that will also help me lose weight and build muscle.

**lewdog** · 05-16-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Like? I'm already losing weight, setting PRs all the time, building muscle. All of that is going just fine. Just what do you recommend I focus on as ANOTHER short term goal?

It's just very unrealistic for most women to be able to do an actual chin-up without assistance. I meant nothing other than that.

**luv** · 05-16-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

It's just very unrealistic for most women to be able to do an actual chin-up without assistance. I meant nothing other than that.

Doesn't mean I can't try. Who knows, maybe I'll be the first woman to ever do a pull up!

ThaVirus · 05-16-2014, 07:37 PM

Wow, Lewdog. What a sexist pig!

ChiefsOne · 05-16-2014, 09:26 PM

Keep at it Luv, tons of girls at CF do them.

**penguinz** · 05-17-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsOne

Keep at it Luv, tons of girls at CF do them.

He isn't telling he she will never be able to. Just that it should not be the goal.

Aspengc8 · 05-17-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsOne

Keep at it Luv, tons of girls at CF do them.

he is referring to real chins/pull ups, not that kipping crap. I would still take a band assissted chin over a pulldown any day.

**luv** · 05-17-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Wow, Lewdog. What a sexist pig!

I wouldn't go that far. I can see his point. I just don't see anything wrong with making it a long term goal whenever there are things I can do to work towards that goal that I can also benefit from in my current long and short term goals. I'm not doing the bands every week. Just occasionally to check progress.

**Buehler445** · 05-17-2014, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

Did assisted pull ups last night with my trainer. Used resistance bands. Holy shit, what a feeling to have your chin above that bar! I can't wait until I'm able to do it without help!

I had to look up what a band assisted pullup was. That's far better than the chair thing I suggested earlier. Good work.

I'd agree with Aspen, if pull upsnare your goal, assisted ones will get you there faster than pulldowns.

**luv** · 05-17-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

I had to look up what a band assisted pullup was. That's far better than the chair thing I suggested earlier. Good work.

I'd agree with Aspen, if pull upsnare your goal, assisted ones will get you there faster than pulldowns.

The "squeeze" at the end to get above the bar is similar to that ofwhen I'm finishing a difficult pulldown.

ThaVirus · 05-17-2014, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I wouldn't go that far. I can see his point. I just don't see anything wrong with making it a long term goal whenever there are things I can do to work towards that goal that I can also benefit from in my current long and short term goals. I'm not doing the bands every week. Just occasionally to check progress.

I was jk. Trying to make him feel uncomfortable.

**lewdog** · 05-17-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I was jk. Trying to make him feel uncomfortable.

That only thing about you that makes me uncomfortable is your love of gigantic asses.

ThaVirus · 05-17-2014, 03:48 PM

That actually makes you gay.

**lewdog** · 05-17-2014, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

That actually makes you gay.

I'll make sure I tell my wife.

Aspengc8 · 05-17-2014, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

I had to look up what a band assisted pullup was. That's far better than the chair thing I suggested earlier. Good work.

I'd agree with Aspen, if pull upsnare your goal, assisted ones will get you there faster than pulldowns.

if overall back development & strength is her goal, pull ups/chins > pulldowns

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