Weightlifting/Bodybuilding Thread V.5 - How do I lift?
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[QUOTE=Sleepy Head;39813712]so I been finishing my workouts with a couple sets of holding heavy dumbbells to work my forearms like someone suggested here, but I noticed my right tricep toward my armpit is getting sore from doing that
y tho?[/QUOTE]
when you flex/curl your elbow the bicep goes into action, when you stretch/extend your elbow the tricep are getting worked. and if you are holding a dumbbell that is heavy enough... your triceps will get some work. pay it no mind, it will stop bothering you after a workout or two, your right is probably weaker
intredasting. most times I feel sudden DOMS-like soreness during those sets in my right tricep is that normal too?
[QUOTE=Sleepy Head;39813712]so I been finishing my workouts with a couple sets of holding heavy dumbbells to work my forearms like someone suggested here, but I noticed my right tricep toward my armpit is getting sore from doing that
y tho?[/QUOTE]
what exercice you're doing this on? i only suggest doing it on wide grip lateral pulldowns and larry scott on the bench thingie (when you're working your biceps in fact)
[QUOTE=Sleepy Head;39817461]intredasting. most times I feel sudden DOMS-like soreness during those sets in my right tricep is that normal too?[/QUOTE]
it means you are holding them hard. that's good. might even have a carry over to your benching sessions, to everything in fact. keep it up.
[editline]6th March 2013[/editline]
[QUOTE=mickers;39816627]Hey guys sorry for the long post but i was just hoping to ask some questions, i am a noob to weight lifting.
Im going to be starting the gym this week with some friends from my course and continuing to do so probably at least until October but ill probably continue after that.
Im going to follow the 5x5 plan probably but im just a complete beginner so im not sure what would be best for me to do. Im afraid of the overhead press because ive never done any serious lifting in my life other than the casual dumbbell curl, shoulder press, kneeling arm row and lateral raise. (that was a long time ago though.
I really want to avoid injuries to my arms as i do drawing/3d sculpting , would you recommend no/low weights with the lifts for the first week so i can get the technique down.
I dont really want to get huge muscles im mostly doing this because ive noticed while living in dorms going up the flights of stairs are getting harder and im just feeling unfit and more tired than i probably should be.
im 21 about 5"10 and id guess around 165lb's, dont currently have scales here so ill either buy some or use the gym's.
I have been taking the easy way out while up in uni having fatty snack food and not proper meals im also drink sugary drinks/ coffee but ive cut that crap out now for just water and juiced vegetables/fruits with the occasional sugarless coffee and much less pre-made /processed food.[/QUOTE]
stick to 5x5 for a couple of months. there won't be injuries given you are training with proper direction... arms don't tend to be injured quickly unlike shoulders and legs. however, there will be soreness for the first few sessions...
also, muscles don't come over night and you are more likely to be able to lift yourself more efficiently on those flights of stairs than increasing that feeling you already have now...
Cool thanks for the info, im not to worried about soreness , guess ill work in a little bit of cardio as a warm up. Im sure changing my diet will help a lot with the stairs.
[QUOTE=blah2;39817575]what exercice you're doing this on? i only suggest doing it on wide grip lateral pulldowns and larry scott on the bench thingie (when you're working your biceps in fact)[/QUOTE]
i'm literally just picking up a set of heavy dumbbells and gripping them hard for a half minute or so mang
keep going, you the man sleepy head
no u babe
[QUOTE=Sleepy Head;39817461]intredasting. most times I feel sudden DOMS-like soreness during those sets in my right tricep is that normal too?[/QUOTE]
AOMS brah, lots of people (including me) get them in their triceps and are usually worse than the DOMS i get the day or two after. unless it's a constant sharp pain and hurts to move whatsoever directly after an exercise then you have nothing to worry about
[QUOTE=Sleepy Head;39820528]i'm literally just picking up a set of heavy dumbbells and gripping them hard for a half minute or so mang[/QUOTE]
straighten your back hard (close distance between scapulas) and keep your shoulders to the lowest position. then slowly move your shoulders on a median position, in the front direction (make some distance between scapulas) until it's comfortable. keep your back straight while doing this.
if you do this you'll be 100% sure that you'll have perfect form, and that your grabbing position will be as neutral as possible; you'll be able to hold dumbbells with only your hand grip (forearms) and not your triceps or biceps
Heigou were is your ass I wanna play some arma 3 with u u big homo
oh shit m8, do you have steam and shit.
shit man yeah obvi im asleep now tomoroe doe
Same to me, gotta get that 8 hours or rip gains.
fuck her i dont care
I suck at sleeping
It's the hardest thing in life
tank a fifth of tequila u shud be good
[editline]6th March 2013[/editline]
on the real tho set up a routine for yourself before you go to sleep. like my routine is take a shower, brush teeth, read for an hour or go on internet for an hour, then go to bed.
idk helped me a lot with my sleep problems
it's supposed to condition your body to get used to sleeping on a certain pattern or some shit
I have a baby christmas tree on my back
perhaps a pine tree
honestly im so exhausted by the time I get home i usually end up sleeping at like 6:30 or 7pm, and most of the time I wake up at like 10, eat, and do whatever till like 12:30 than go to sleep till 6
[QUOTE=blah2;39825516]straighten your back hard (close distance between scapulas) and keep your shoulders to the lowest position. then slowly move your shoulders on a median position, in the front direction (make some distance between scapulas) until it's comfortable. keep your back straight while doing this.
if you do this you'll be 100% sure that you'll have perfect form, and that your grabbing position will be as neutral as possible; you'll be able to hold dumbbells with only your hand grip (forearms) and not your triceps or biceps[/QUOTE]
i have no idea why are you suggesting he tightens his upper back with such verbosity and what does that have to do with holding dumbbells .... or the fact i have never seen anyone round their lumbar when they hold dumbbells of any kind shape or form.
it has nothing to do with form, evidently as it's only on his right arm. it's just him not being used to the exercise.... how would you hold a dumbbell with your triceps as opposed to your forearms alone... ?
[QUOTE=The Mute;39828892]i have no idea why are you suggesting he tightens his upper back with such verbosity and what does that have to do with holding dumbbells .... or the fact i have never seen anyone round their lumbar when they hold dumbbells of any kind shape or form.
it has nothing to do with form, evidently as it's only on his right arm. it's just him not being used to the exercise.... how would you hold a dumbbell with your triceps as opposed to your forearms alone... ?[/QUOTE]
i only said that because it's easier to feel your good form by going from back fully straightened (in the torso area) to the actual position, rather than from picking up the weights in front of you. as a beginner, of course
i actually thought about it again, and i think he might not keep his shoulders at the lowest position. i tried this at the gym yesterday and i didn't feel anything when my shoulders were low, but i felt it more in my triceps when i didn't
first sentence i understand and it is completely irrelevant... he's not trying to deadlift a barbell, he's trying to pick a dumbbell. from a weight rack.
second sentence i don't ... i don't understand
[QUOTE=The Mute;39829972]first sentence i understand and it is completely irrelevant... he's not trying to deadlift a barbell, he's trying to pick a dumbbell. from a weight rack.
second sentence i don't ... i don't understand[/QUOTE]
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now that you now that i'm talking about the z axis, i meant the lowest possible position of your shoulders while still keeping the back straight
idk lol i'm just standing neutral just with fat dumbbells in my hands aight
you could lick the floor, as long as the dumbbell is held by the strength of your forearms i don't give a fuck nor does it matter.
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[QUOTE=Ryz0;39836494]could you of picked a more homo pic?[/QUOTE]
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I'm not lifting this weekend, I'm fucking burnt out.
lol so after weeks and months of doing the 5x5 did I realise I was doing it in a different way. I just saw the video from Mehdi and he did 5 sets of squats, then 5 sets of bench press and then 5 sets of barbell row. I always did 1 set of each and then repeated it until I had 5 sets for each.
Whats the difference?
nothin wrong with circuits
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