|
08-21-2024, 03:17 PM | #706 | |
Would an idiot do that?
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Arizona
Casino cash: $1174931
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|
Posts: 56,943
|
1 0 |
08-21-2024, 03:36 PM | #707 | |
Suupraa Geniuuusss
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Casino cash: $290400
|
Quote:
We did this kind of stuff in Orangetheory. At first, I had trouble with things like V-ups, and it took a while for me to get the hang of balancing myself and even more time before I could do them properly more than a handful of times. Makes my stomach cringe just thinking about those core workouts.
__________________
“Some ideas are so stupid only intellectuals believe them.”- George Orwell Steven "Spags" Spagnuolo is my Adopt-A-Chief!!! |
|
Posts: 32,057
|
08-21-2024, 04:35 PM | #708 | |
Would an idiot do that?
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Arizona
Casino cash: $1174931
|
Quote:
And I'm pretty big about that now... not ego lifting and having other muscles take over, but doing what works specific for the targeted muscles. I did like the core routine and fist pumped the first time I got through all of it including the bonus at the end.
__________________
|
|
Posts: 56,943
|
1 0 |
08-21-2024, 04:58 PM | #709 | |
Suupraa Geniuuusss
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Casino cash: $290400
|
Quote:
Lol, when I was in HS I once decided to do some ridiculous number of curls. Maybe it was hundreds. Couldn't straighten my arms for a week, lol. On the same page as you now. I focus on strict form/mechanics, don't hero lift, try to reach failure efficiently and then push to do the work I feel I need to get done, then move on to the next exercise. Used to average 20+ sets per muscle group, 6-8 sometimes even more exercises, and never felt like I was progressing the way I wanted. Now I average 9-12 sets total and 4 or 5 exercises per muscle group, and seeing real results/growth basically every month or so.
__________________
“Some ideas are so stupid only intellectuals believe them.”- George Orwell Steven "Spags" Spagnuolo is my Adopt-A-Chief!!! |
|
Posts: 32,057
|
1 0 |
08-21-2024, 05:39 PM | #710 |
Mod Team
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Valley of the hot as ****
Casino cash: $271900
|
Serious question, but when's the last time you had a full lipid panel done and was it normal?
__________________
2024 Royals game thread record 3-0 |
Posts: 46,101
|
08-21-2024, 05:58 PM | #711 | |
Would an idiot do that?
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Arizona
Casino cash: $1174931
|
Quote:
And granted, I never gave p90x long enough to actually work, I'm not sure the high volume thing will ever be a great option for me... especially factoring in age, joint recovery, etc.
__________________
|
|
Posts: 56,943
|
08-21-2024, 06:08 PM | #712 |
Would an idiot do that?
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Arizona
Casino cash: $1174931
|
And speaking of volume (but not crazy p90x volume)... I did some initial work in May to un**** my squat that I had practically been ignoring over the past 4 years of consistently working out, but as I started I was only working on them once per week on leg day.
Learned some things about tall people squats, proper stance, ankle mobility... worked through some issues and landed on using a couple plates under my heels to make things more comfortable on deeper squats. I found the old school Super Squat workout that got me thinking about volume (but not that much), and so I added them to the beginning of each work out, 3 times/week.... same basic idea of adding at the very least 2.5 pounds per side each workout (or so). Started July 1st with a meager 45lb plate on each side, wanting to take it slow, focus on form, volume, and not ****ing up my lower back or knees or hips or whatever else might fall off. 17 workouts later, I've added on average right at 5lbs/workout since the first one (which I hadn't realized until just now)... sometimes adding as much as 10lbs (between the 1st and 2nd workout) and sometimes going 2 or 3 workouts in a row without adding any weight. Unceremoniously hit my goal of two plates on each side today and with a 20lb bar, puts things at bodyweight, which maybe puts me at a ~225-230 1RM (and definitely feels like I could add that).... and that's basically where the people who know shit on youtube says you should be after a few years of consistent lifting... granted, it's not perfectly like for like from where I started (fewer reps at the most weight, not ass to grass deep). 44yo Geek Goals. Officially calling my squat un****ed and happy about hitting the goal of doing so in the 6-8 week timeframe that I set (I have a week off coming up, so was trying to hit the goal before then), even if there's still a lot of work to make it look like I actually do leg days, heh. Nothing fell off.. some hip pain on one side that was a bit of a problem before starting this and think I've pushed myself enough that the week off will do some joints good. Added volume to side delts a few months ago with good results, un****ed a sad squat... feels like after 4 years I can tinker here and there, as for a long time I just didn’t want to mess around too much with different workouts and stuff.
__________________
|
Posts: 56,943
|
1 0 |
08-21-2024, 07:50 PM | #713 | |
Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Casino cash: $1887626
|
Quote:
Total cholesterol 168 triglycerides 68 |
|
Posts: 17,118
|
1 0 |
08-21-2024, 08:08 PM | #714 |
Mod Team
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Valley of the hot as ****
Casino cash: $271900
|
Nice man. Good to hear!
__________________
2024 Royals game thread record 3-0 |
Posts: 46,101
|
08-21-2024, 08:42 PM | #715 |
Inmem 2.0
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: My house
Casino cash: $1027558
|
Had to take 2 weeks off from upper body workouts my wrist was strained. Used wrist wraps tonight felt like I easily added 20 pounds to my lifts.
Also down 5 pounds this month |
Posts: 76,339
|
08-21-2024, 09:06 PM | #716 |
Mod Team
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Valley of the hot as ****
Casino cash: $271900
|
Did you add lifting gloves to complete your pussy mittens set?
__________________
2024 Royals game thread record 3-0 |
Posts: 46,101
|
2 0 |
08-21-2024, 09:31 PM | #717 |
Inmem 2.0
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: My house
Casino cash: $1027558
|
|
Posts: 76,339
|
08-21-2024, 09:34 PM | #718 |
MVP
Join Date: Jan 2012
Casino cash: $3405025
|
No time to read all posts in this thread so I`ll ask now. Anybody into the cold shower mornings and 3 day fasts? I texted my PMD and his response was, "150 minutes a week of moderate intensity excersizes trounces that torture and will reduce early deaths, heart attacks and strokes and even cancer".
Your thoughts?
__________________
"I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I`m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant" |
Posts: 6,167
|
08-22-2024, 12:01 AM | #719 | |
George Brett shit his pants
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: At the Bellagio
Casino cash: $781241
|
Quote:
__________________
Who wants free money? Use the link below to sign up at Bovada, BetOnline, Black Chip Poker and Ignition. Contact me for private deals, spot bonuses, possible rakeback or any questions! Bovada, Ignition, BetOnline, Black Chip Poker: baldeaglepoker.com Bovada Poker is back! Get up to $500 poker deposit bonus. |
|
Posts: 48,717
|
08-22-2024, 06:20 AM | #720 | |
Would an idiot do that?
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Arizona
Casino cash: $1174931
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|
Posts: 56,943
|
|
|