Home gyms usually imply that you can't do any lifts that require a spotter.
That and with a home gym you don't get to meet new cool people
[editline]17th November 2010[/editline]
And unless you have a buttload of money your equipment range is going to be pretty limited with a home gym as well.
[editline]17th November 2010[/editline]
The only advantages are you get the equipment all to yourself (which isn't really a problem in a real gym provided you don't go to an overcrowded one) and if you're a social recluse you don't have to talk to anyone (Which isn't a good thing)
the nearest gym is miles away and it costs a fortune as well
so fuck it
[QUOTE=NotMeh;26118082]the nearest gym is miles away and it costs a fortune as well
so fuck it[/QUOTE]
While I see the reason you don't go to public gyms, it doesn't mean your home gym is better than public gyms in general. I have a bench, a barbell and dumbbells at home, but I always prefer going to a public one. Especially on leg days.
[QUOTE=NotMeh;26118082]the nearest gym is miles away and it costs a fortune as well
so fuck it[/QUOTE]
a few miles away isn't bad, but i guess if it costs a fortune using a home gym is reasonable. I just use my school's gym for free.
[QUOTE=Perfumly;26096301]Incline bench/decline bench/dips[/QUOTE]
dips are a good chest work out if you do wide grip the closer the grip the more it works tri's
[QUOTE=Perfumly;26117913]Home gyms usually imply that you can't do any lifts that require a spotter.
That and with a home gym you don't get to meet new cool people
[editline]17th November 2010[/editline]
And unless you have a buttload of money your equipment range is going to be pretty limited with a home gym as well.
[editline]17th November 2010[/editline]
The only advantages are you get the equipment all to yourself (which isn't really a problem in a real gym provided you don't go to an overcrowded one) and if you're a social recluse you don't have to talk to anyone (Which isn't a good thing)[/QUOTE]
Just get a Bowflex and all your worries are gone.
my heart rate hit 200 today
lmaoooooooo
[QUOTE=Firerain;26123988]my heart rate hit 200 today
lmaoooooooo[/QUOTE]
dude why are you taking all those pills i still don`t understand
Hey FP im getting there, been going for 4 months and ive gone from 10inch arms to 13 1/2 inch, plus abs are starting to take shape along with my legs its all going pretty well, btw im a massive ectomorph so it takes AGES of hard work for me to put on muscle lol, the only good thing about it is I can put on lean bulk so the muscles are more defined which is nice :)
Why is my right arm so much stronger then my left.
Oh wait.............
[QUOTE=Shadow Angel;26131332]Why is my right arm so much stronger then my left.
Oh wait.............[/QUOTE]
because you use it for everyday activities like writing and such
[editline]18th November 2010[/editline]
or because you masturbate hehohahehoahehehoahahoau
[editline]18th November 2010[/editline]
[QUOTE=Proj3ct_ZeRo;26131203]Hey FP im getting there, been going for 4 months and ive gone from 10inch arms to 13 1/2 inch, plus abs are starting to take shape along with my legs its all going pretty well, btw im a massive ectomorph so it takes AGES of hard work for me to put on muscle lol, the only good thing about it is I can put on lean bulk so the muscles are more defined which is nice :)[/QUOTE]
what`s your height and weight? 10-13.5 inch arms is very good for 4 months
Im 137 pounds (62.5 kilos) and im 5,9
[QUOTE=Soulbrother;26121602]Just get a Bowflex and all your worries are gone.[/QUOTE]
Tension weights are shit
[editline]18th November 2010[/editline]
My arms are 14" :smug:
though they've only increased like an inch since I started working out, I've always had reasonably strong arms.
Dude. My little brother's arms are like 14". EaT sOmE moRE!
[QUOTE=Perfumly;26141803]Tension weights are shit
[/QUOTE]
Joking
I'm still having a hell of a time getting enough calories in each day. I just don't have enough stomach room to cram that much food.
i can definitely relate to not being able to eat enough. Plus, with college its hard to make time to go eat with all this other shit going on.
Also, I hate those guys at the gym who make obnoxiously loud hissing noises every time they lift something. You're not a faulty pneumatic lift, shut up.
[b]PFFFFFFFSSSSSSSSSSHHT![/b]
"One!"
[b]PFFFFF-[/b]
[editline]bro[/editline]
It seems like these are the same sort of people who, if in a group, will exchange high-fives between sets, and may even refer to trips to the gym as, "getting their SWELL on, BRO!" without just trying to be ironic.
[QUOTE=Big Dumb American;26149736]Also, I hate those guys at the gym who make obnoxiously loud hissing noises every time they lift something. You're not a faulty pneumatic lift, shut up.
[b]PFFFFFFFSSSSSSSSSSHHT![/b]
"One!"
[b]PFFFFF-[/b]
[editline]bro[/editline]
It seems like these are the same sort of people who, if in a group, will exchange high-fives between sets, and may even refer to trips to the gym as, "getting their SWELL on, BRO!" without just trying to be ironic.[/QUOTE]
hahahahahahahha that perfectly describes me at the gym
Seriously, I breathe pretty crazy for heavy excersies like squats and deadlifts, breathing plays a huuuuge part in your exercise
I high five my friend all the time when I set PR`s
And after recently watching a hilarious youtube video, me and my friends always use the word swole
v:v:v
[editline]19th November 2010[/editline]
Oh and I saw this youtube series today on break between lectures about annoying people at the gym, it`s called Gym Rats Don`t be that guy
Talks about annoying people at the gym, they`re all SO true haha
Best ones:
Sweaty dude that doesn`t clean up
ILS guy (Imaginary Lat Syndrome :D)- people that walk around with their arms slightly raised to their sides like they have huge lats when in reality they have no back at all
So what is everybodys goal body then? I am interested to know what people are aiming for.
This is mine (In b4 mirin) this photo of Zyzz is pretty much the body im after, hes not HUGE but hes well defined and it looks good (no homo) hes bigger now I think but I would be happy with this:
[URL=http://img717.imageshack.us/i/14zqrxqc7qxqbnqfyyay9io.jpg/][IMG]http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6733/14zqrxqc7qxqbnqfyyay9io.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[QUOTE=Big Dumb American;26149736]Also, I hate those guys at the gym who make obnoxiously loud hissing noises every time they lift something. You're not a faulty pneumatic lift, shut up.
[b]PFFFFFFFSSSSSSSSSSHHT![/b]
"One!"
[b]PFFFFF-[/b]
[editline]bro[/editline]
It seems like these are the same sort of people who, if in a group, will exchange high-fives between sets, and may even refer to trips to the gym as, "getting their SWELL on, BRO!" without just trying to be ironic.[/QUOTE]
Breathing plays a pretty big part when youre doing big compound lifts.
[editline]19th November 2010[/editline]
[QUOTE=Proj3ct_ZeRo;26151995]So what is everybodys goal body then? I am interested to know what people are aiming for.
This is mine (In b4 mirin) this photo of Zyzz is pretty much the body im after, hes not HUGE but hes well defined and it looks good (no homo) hes bigger now I think but I would be happy with this:
[URL=http://img717.imageshack.us/i/14zqrxqc7qxqbnqfyyay9io.jpg/][img_thumb]http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6733/14zqrxqc7qxqbnqfyyay9io.jpg[/img_thumb][/URL][/QUOTE]
I'd be pretty happy with a body like zyzz's as well (who wouldn't?) but at my age that's not very realistically attainable so I'm going to try to become 160lbs or so and 7% bodyfat. Right now I'm 160lbs and ~16% bodyfat.
Could somebody give me some guidance on whether this is a good workout or not?
Every Tues, Thurs, and Sat:
20 pushups
25 sit ups
--with 35lbs--
Curl (biceps) 20/30 times
15 Shoulder lifts (15 lifting at the sides then straight forward etc..) (I have a bad shoulder and any more makes my joint feel like its going to explode)
(Im not sure what its called) 15/20 holding my arms at a right angle and lifting straight up.
now with 18lbs--
20 wrist curls
20 reverse wrist curls
I'll do that as a whole set, then repeat until im tired. Now Im not well versed in weight training. So if anybody could offer some tips on improving my routine, that would be great. Also I haven't read through all 27 pages, whats a good workout for the triceps/lats using dumbells only? Anything else you guys think I should add? Im big. 6'4"-220lbs, and I have very little fat, My chest looks like its big (i.e. I look like I have pecs) But in reality I dont really. I want to work on my strength and size. So any help at all would be appreciated. I used to work out regularly (light stuff, just to keep me fit) Once I get off my lazy butt I'll also start cardio again. And I have created my own personal diet that fits perfectly with a good workout routine. So now all I need is a good routine and Ill be set to get fit in no time!
(In reality it will take lots of time, but Im ok with that)
[QUOTE=Proj3ct_ZeRo;26151995]So what is everybodys goal body then? I am interested to know what people are aiming for.
This is mine (In b4 mirin) this photo of Zyzz is pretty much the body im after, hes not HUGE but hes well defined and it looks good (no homo) hes bigger now I think but I would be happy with this:
[URL=http://img717.imageshack.us/i/14zqrxqc7qxqbnqfyyay9io.jpg/][img_thumb]http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6733/14zqrxqc7qxqbnqfyyay9io.jpg[/img_thumb][/URL][/QUOTE]
Sorry no he looks like a bitch. He's real purty thats for sure.
I'm aiming for one day something like this:
[img]http://www.fansofk1.com/uploads/articles/1989946740_10025_.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.andyhug.com/webautor-data/86/AndyGewichthebend_0.jpg[/img]
[img]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mYzhrSIiEWc/Sbl4M7AiD8I/AAAAAAAAC8A/4HHXWBH7Oes/s400/Andy+Hug+for+blog.jpg[/img]
Eh couldn't find any good pics of legs.
[QUOTE=Proj3ct_ZeRo;26151995]So what is everybodys goal body then? I am interested to know what people are aiming for.
This is mine (In b4 mirin) this photo of Zyzz is pretty much the body im after, hes not HUGE but hes well defined and it looks good (no homo) hes bigger now I think but I would be happy with this:
[URL=http://img717.imageshack.us/i/14zqrxqc7qxqbnqfyyay9io.jpg/][img_thumb]http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6733/14zqrxqc7qxqbnqfyyay9io.jpg[/img_thumb][/URL][/QUOTE]
Zyzz has an amazing physique and great genetics and people who don`t agree with this are just jealous, but at the same time, you`re not going to get a physique like that, unless like Zyzz, you have great genetics and do steroids. He`s quite a bit bigger now (over 200 pounds or just around), but yes, that body type is fucking awesome, if only it was attainable naturally (that large with low bodyfat) and without roids :(
[QUOTE=Ragy;25056629]I've been working out for about five months. Gained a little muscle mass, but not much. The only thing that has gone up is my strength. After five months, I would expect more muscle. I must be doing something wrong. My 1RM is around 200 lbs, yet I'm still pretty 'small' in muscle terms for the amount of time I've been working out (three to four times a week).[/QUOTE]
Some People can't see visual results, people who can I'm pretty sure are reffered to as "mesomorph's" Or something like that.
[QUOTE=D0C H.;26152179]Could somebody give me some guidance on whether this is a good workout or not?
Every Tues, Thurs, and Sat:
20 pushups
25 sit ups
--with 35lbs--
Curl (biceps) 20/30 times
15 Shoulder lifts (15 lifting at the sides then straight forward etc..) (I have a bad shoulder and any more makes my joint feel like its going to explode)
(Im not sure what its called) 15/20 holding my arms at a right angle and lifting straight up.
now with 18lbs--
20 wrist curls
20 reverse wrist curls
I'll do that as a whole set, then repeat until im tired. Now Im not well versed in weight training. So if anybody could offer some tips on improving my routine, that would be great. Also I haven't read through all 27 pages, whats a good workout for the triceps/lats using dumbells only? Anything else you guys think I should add? Im big. 6'4"-220lbs, and I have very little fat, My chest looks like its big (i.e. I look like I have pecs) But in reality I dont really. I want to work on my strength and size. So any help at all would be appreciated. I used to work out regularly (light stuff, just to keep me fit) Once I get off my lazy butt I'll also start cardio again. And I have created my own personal diet that fits perfectly with a good workout routine. So now all I need is a good routine and Ill be set to get fit in no time!
(In reality it will take lots of time, but Im ok with that)[/QUOTE]
You`re doing way too high number of reps, keep it between 8 and 12, do sets of 3 for each exercise and start doing lifts that work more of your body instead of isolation lifts like wrist curls (these are important but not when you have 2 wrist exercises and 0 back or weighted chest exercises.
You can do triceps extensions with a dumbbell, there are many ways to do it:
[IMG]http://i53.tinypic.com/2ep4ty0.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.tinypic.com/2ce2cfb.gif[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.tinypic.com/2yvv1no.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i55.tinypic.com/el31g7.jpg[/IMG]
oh and for lats do single hand rows:
[IMG]http://i51.tinypic.com/mr7r41.gif[/IMG]
oh and if doing 10 or so reps for the 3 sets is too easy just step up the weight
I really need to work on my upper body, my legs, are fine, I can do 400lbs with a Leg Press Machine, 21 times in a row, More than basically anyone in my class, but i'm all fat on my stomach and mainly only my stomach, and a little on my thighs, but I have this baby shaped belly, and I need to get rid of it.
It IS attainable naturally. It's just going to take you a year or two more than Zyzz, and alot more dedication.
[QUOTE=Kel|oggs;26152564]Some People can't see visual results, people who can I'm pretty sure are reffered to as "mesomorph's" Or something like that.[/QUOTE]
It's like me and my dad. He was a sailor and it never showed that he had muscles. He was FuCKING strong though. I seemed to have inherit natural strength from him and the minute I get the money I'm heading to the public gym.
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