• You're doing it wrong!
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So, I'll give you the short version. I've decided it's time to start working out, and to do it for real. Not just fuck around for a month once a week in the gym, but get disciplined as fuark and do it thrice a week, at least for a year. I've taken my decisions, done my research, prepared for it and found some gyms. Point is; as I said, I've done some research on how to do them things right. But from what I've learned from experience is, that often it's easier to learn from mistakes than perfection. There's a lot of tutorials on the forum on how to do gym right, but what I might be interested in: what is wrong and done often? What is frowned upon? What SHOULDN'T you do at gym? Whats bad? tl;dr: what can you possibly fuck up at gym or do wrong? inb4 curls @ squat rack ;P
Not following the basics (lifts, principles) = Not understanding how your body works and just jerking off at the gym.
Proper form. gotta love dem cheat curls and 1/4 squats
i see alot of people not keeping there back inverted on the lat pulldown machine, as the bar is going down they move the whole body towards the floor and then back up, so dont do that. also dont be afraid to try new things theres some pretty fucked up ways of working out different muscles, lastly you wont see results straight away so dont get impatient, a little growth is a big difference
Thrice a week for at least a year is not very disciplined. Three times a week would be good for beginning I suppose, and if you have a busy schedule, but I personally don't think it'll cut it in the long run. If you're gonna do it for just a year, you have to consider if it's worth your time. Because when you stop-if you stop-your progress will eventually be reversed. It is something you should consider doing for a long time, for the betterment of your life. As for tips, deadlift form is very, very important, and can take a couple trials to get used to. I'd suggest looking it up if you haven't, I don't think I'd do a great explanation. Also, make sure your pecs are being worked while doing bench presses. I overworked my triceps a while back due to improper form. Try with light weights first until you get the hang of feeling the pec muscles work. Keep a stopwatch to track your rest time. I like to rest for about 60 seconds between sets. This is important because it will help keep your muscles working, and it'll allow for a much more time-efficient session.
[QUOTE=Arcana;33637408] Keep a stopwatch to track your rest time. I like to rest for about 60 seconds between sets. This is important because it will help keep your muscles working, and it'll allow for a much more time-efficient session.[/QUOTE] You don't need a stopwatch. Wait until your breath goes down a bit and start your next set. And make sure you're keeping up an active sweat.
Progress starts in the kitchen bro, neglect your diet and say goodbye to your gains. You could read Practical Programming for Strength Training and/or Starting Strength for a why, how and what on lifting.
[QUOTE=GamerKiwi;33660256]You don't need a stopwatch. Wait until your breath goes down a bit and start your next set. And make sure you're keeping up an active sweat.[/QUOTE] You don't need a stopwatch, but I still recommend it. Especially if you get distracted once in a while. I followed what you're saying, but I still ended up taking more time than I thought, and what I really needed.
[QUOTE=Riutet;33660725]Progress starts in the kitchen bro, neglect your diet and say goodbye to your gains. You could read Practical Programming for Strength Training and/or Starting Strength for a why, how and what on lifting.[/QUOTE] Stronglifts is a pretty good program too, and it's a 3x a week program, which is perfect for OP. Also, OP, what are your goals? Trying to get strong, get built, get slim, get fit? Don't go into the gym without clear, defined goals, otherwise, you'll have zero discipline.
[QUOTE=Arcana;33665767]You don't need a stopwatch, but I still recommend it. Especially if you get distracted once in a while. I followed what you're saying, but I still ended up taking more time than I thought, and what I really needed.[/QUOTE] Who made the rule that says a specific time is better than the other? nobody, this is unbased and retarded. You want to lift more weight? You want to gain strength? rest more
[QUOTE=Seith;33669884]Who made the rule that says a specific time is better than the other? nobody, this is unbased and retarded. You want to lift more weight? You want to gain strength? rest more[/QUOTE] I never said a specific time is better, I just said I like it, and I think he could at the very least try it. I just find for myself, that ~60 seconds is just fine for most of my exercises. Heavy Benches, deadlifts, etc., I'll take more time if I need.
You will need it, trust me... also, it's not about what you "feel", it's about understanding your goals.
Interesting, how asking-for-advice thread got to argument of resting :D Thanks guys for the responses, didn't have time to respond. Busy last couple days. And when the schedule gets back to normal, I'll probably start working out. My goal is to finally start doing something for my physical form, gain some weight.
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