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Post by terrellpeters on Nov 28, 2015 5:39:35 GMT
Anybody hitting the gym regularly in this crew? I imagine there is considering the size.
What is your general routine a week?
What is your PR's? if you keep track.
How often are you in the gym?
When did you start?
What made you want to hit the gym often?
Are you hitting cardio often? What do you do for it?
What would you tell an up and coming gym goer for motivation?
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Post by terrellpeters on Nov 28, 2015 6:39:21 GMT
What is your general routine a week?
Being the age I am, I do 4 full body workouts. (Young, my body recovers quicker for the most part)
I alternate workouts by day for my chest and shoulders, back and legs are the same.
Fly/Raise Day
Chest/Shoulder +isos
3x20 Butterflys
4x12 Dumbbell flyes
4x12 Inclined flyes
3x20 Reverse Flyes
4x12 Lateral Raises
3x20 Tricep Extensions
4x12 Skull Crushers
Back+Isos
5x8-12 Wide Grip Lat Pull Down
5x8-12 Narrow Grip Lat pull down
5x8-12 Lat Rows (my personal favourite)
3x20 Wide Grip/Narrow Grip Preacher Curls/Concentration Curls (Alternate sorry for lying)
3x20 Drag Curls (Hurts like a mother, peaks like no other)
Legs (Dreaded Legs)
4x8-12 Squats
5x12-15 Leg Press (2 compounds I know, but sometimes I leave this out depending on how heavy I go in squats)
4x15-20 Leg Extensions (Superset sometimes with Bodyweight squats)
4x15-20 Leg Curls/Standing Leg Curls(^same)
5x20 Calf Raises (I wanna touch the rim!)
5x5 Deadlifts
Push Day
5x5 Barbell Bench-press/Dumbbell Bench-press OR 4x8-12 Depending on whether I'm trying to get strength gains or to get bigger.
4x8-12 Incline&Decline Bench press Dumbbell or Barbell
4x8-12 Shoulder Press Dumbbell or Barbell
4x20 Tricep pulldown
Quite simple but I love it.
Depending on how I feel if I don't feel I hit my lower back enough I do Lower back extensions with a 25 pound plate.
Along with this my first 20 mins in gym is dedicated to stretching and abs. At the end I run my agility's with the ladder and some cones. (I play football I need to keep this up).
What is your PR's? if you keep track.
Bench-225
Squat-445
Deadlift-525
How often are you in the gym?
I'm in the gym 5 times a week, 4 full-body and one day for Core and Conditioning.
When did you start?
I started in grade 8. I am now In grade 12.
What made you want to hit the gym often?
Football mostly. Also, I figured I'd start looking better and girls would like me. Jk. JK about JK.
Are you hitting cardio often? What do you do for it?
If you count my agility's as cardio then I hit it 5 times a week, but I also have 1 day just for running sprints or running long distance.
What would you tell an up and coming gym goer for motivation?
Just keep at it, don't let anyone put you down, just do you. Don't lift for your ego, no matter how much you start pushing always look at it like you can do better even though you feel you physically cannot you can always add weight. Unless an injury hinders you always keep to your routine, get your priorities straight. 1. Is always family, whether it be by blood or not 2. Is school or work. 3. Is your gym time. Or don't listen to anything I said, I'm just a guy on the internet. Also stay away from bodybuilding.com weird shit goes down there and I had to leave due to some of the nasty people there.
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Post by cra0r3d on Mar 25, 2016 18:19:33 GMT
I didn't saw this thread so far and it's a long time ago that someone posted something in it so I'm going to bring the life in it again. What is your general routine a week?I don't make my own schedule I get them from some coaches that work for my gym. I get each 12 weeks a schedule and I finished my first one today  . But now I have a 2 week break because of vacation. And after the break I'm going to ask a new schedule. What is your PR's? if you keep track.Because I started in January this year I don't really have huge PR's. I'm not sure if your PR's are in LBS but mine are in KG. Bench press= 15 KG Flyers= 8KG each arm Overhead dumbell= 12-14KG Arm curls with one big bar= 15KG And there are a lot of other but like I said I just started this year so I not yet so far in it. How often are you in the gym?I try to hit the gym 2 or 3 times a week because I don't have a lot of time because of my cycling that takes a lot of time. How often are you in the gym?So I started this year and I'm currently 14 years old and this year I become 15. What made you want to hit the gym often?I started because of it have a lot of benefits for my cycling. I have a lot of troubles with my back while riding my bike and because of the gym I feel a lot of benefits and like you told... girls like it a bit. Because I like being in good health and muscles. Are you hitting cardio often? What do you do for it?I don't do cardio in the gym because I have my cycling and for my cycling I have a schedule and there is a cardio moment included. What would you tell an up and coming gym goer for motivation?Work for what you want to gain, pain is possible during your way to achieve your goals. Don't start with tons of weights but start small you will improve and see progress by yourself but don't expect a lot in the beginning. Each start is hard but your will succeed. You will fight against hard periods without seeing your goals but you have to fight yourself through it. And know your own body limits. And like @terrellpetets said don't go to bodybuilding sites they just want you to purchase supplements. And yes some of them are good but a lot of them are just shit. And a lot of real bodybuilders aren't healty they have a lot of muscles because of pills that they take. If you would go to some sites to get some tips go to search things like Calisthenics or go to forums where they give you some tips but try to avoid bodybuilders. |
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Post by lzz411 on Jun 23, 2016 23:13:31 GMT
What is your general routine a week?
I typically follow a 5 day split: chest, back, shoulders, legs, arms. the order varies to avoid training legs the day before or the day of a rugby session. I go to a 6 day split in off season, when pre-season training isn't on.
What is your PR's? if you keep track.
(all set at around 82kg bodyweight) Flat bb bench: 125kg (wraps) deadlift: 215kg (straps, no belt) squat: 190kg (no belt) db shoulder press: 50kg per hand (wraps) How often are you in the gym?
5 days a week, typically 2 hours per session. When did you start?
On my 15th Birthday. What made you want to hit the gym often?
I used to be a fat kid, but strong, i wanted to improve on that. And I became addicted to the gym, gave what was someone with no confidence all they needed. Also having abs is nice  Are you hitting cardio often? What do you do for it?
I hit it often in the respect of rugby training twice a week. With sprinting training. For cutting at the gym i do throw in 20mins of bike at the end of each workout (except legs of course) What would you tell an up and coming gym goer for motivation?
Don't compare yourself to others, the gym is for you, compare yourself to where you were a few months ago, you'd be surprised by the change. set short term goals (ie, add 2kg to your db bench)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2016 23:44:02 GMT
What is your general routine a week?
I typically follow a 5 day split: chest, back, shoulders, legs, arms. the order varies to avoid training legs the day before or the day of a rugby session. I go to a 6 day split in off season, when pre-season training isn't on.
What is your PR's? if you keep track.
(all set at around 82kg bodyweight) Flat bb bench: 125kg (wraps) deadlift: 215kg (straps, no belt) squat: 190kg (no belt) db shoulder press: 50kg per hand (wraps) How often are you in the gym?
5 days a week, typically 2 hours per session. When did you start?
On my 15th Birthday. What made you want to hit the gym often?
I used to be a fat kid, but strong, i wanted to improve on that. And I became addicted to the gym, gave what was someone with no confidence all they needed. Also having abs is nice Are you hitting cardio often? What do you do for it?
I hit it often in the respect of rugby training twice a week. With sprinting training. For cutting at the gym i do throw in 20mins of bike at the end of each workout (except legs of course) What would you tell an up and coming gym goer for motivation?
Don't compare yourself to others, the gym is for you, compare yourself to where you were a few months ago, you'd be surprised by the change. set short term goals (ie, add 2kg to your db bench) How long have you been following this rutine? |
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Post by lzz411 on Jun 24, 2016 7:28:16 GMT
How long have you been following this rutine? For a bit over 2 years, I started straight away with a 5 days split due to having a reasonable strength base from rugby. but in those two years I've had some injuries stopping me training for bits, eg shattered collarbone meant i could only train legs, without squats for a bit. |
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Post by equationunequal on Jun 24, 2016 7:54:57 GMT
What is your general routine a week?
I work out 3 to 4 days a week
Day 1: chest & arms Day 2: legs & shoulders Day 3: back & arms Day 4: cardio & whatever I missed earlier in the week
What is your PR's? if you keep track.
Bench: 140Kg (~308 lbs) Squat: 160Kg (~352 lbs) Deadlift: 185Kg (~408 lbs)
My body weight is around 95Kg (~209 lbs)
How often are you in the gym?3 to 4 times a week, about 1,5 hour sessions When did you start?5 or 6 years ago I think What made you want to hit the gym often?My dad owns his own gym . I also like having a goal to work for. Are you hitting cardio often? What do you do for it?Cardio is the most boring thing in the world. I'd rather watch paint dry. I have to really force myself to do cardio. I usually use the crosstrainer. I can't run for long on the treadmill due to a shin injury i got while playing field hockey. What would you tell an up and coming gym goer for motivation?Just do it! Start light and focus on your own goals. Don't get intimidated by others at the gym. It's not about competing with others, it's about improving yourself .
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2016 11:26:31 GMT
How long have you been following this rutine? For a bit over 2 years, I started straight away with a 5 days split due to having a reasonable strength base from rugby. but in those two years I've had some injuries stopping me training for bits, eg shattered collarbone meant i could only train legs, without squats for a bit. Cool, I worked our 4 times a week (2-2½ hour sessions) for almost 3 years only with a few breaks on my holidays. I wanted to hear how long you've maintained your rutine as I couldn't keep it up after that long. I just started two weeks ago going to gym again after being on hiatus for 3 years. Only this time I'm way more casual about it, only twice a week and I don't follow a strict program. I really like this new approach, I don't train to reach any goals... I'm only doing it because I think it's fun. |
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Post by lzz411 on Jun 24, 2016 12:07:01 GMT
For a bit over 2 years, I started straight away with a 5 days split due to having a reasonable strength base from rugby. but in those two years I've had some injuries stopping me training for bits, eg shattered collarbone meant i could only train legs, without squats for a bit. Cool, I worked our 4 times a week (2-2½ hour sessions) for almost 3 years only with a few breaks on my holidays. I wanted to hear how long you've maintained your rutine as I couldn't keep it up after that long. I just started two weeks ago going to gym again after being on hiatus for 3 years. Only this time I'm way more casual about it, only twice a week and I don't follow a strict program. I really like this new approach, I don't train to reach any goals... I'm only doing it because I think it's fun. It's not been the same routine, I wouldn't be able to handle that and it wouldn't be effective I change my routine every few months. the time i'm there can hugely, for instance during exams I just hit it for 40minutes a day, but during the holidays ive been known spent 4 hours there with a mate. As standard if im there solo i'll be 2 hours. I've always taken it seriously as I can easily compete at powerlifting events, and will help me with uni's (which should be helped when my shoulder finally heals and my bench goes up). It helps that i enjoy it and its a major stress reliever that i need, but respect to anyone who trains regardless of their intensity. imo, if you don't enjoy it. don't do it. |
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Post by cloudmcshort on Jun 24, 2016 14:23:25 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2016 14:54:36 GMT
Cool, I worked our 4 times a week (2-2½ hour sessions) for almost 3 years only with a few breaks on my holidays. I wanted to hear how long you've maintained your rutine as I couldn't keep it up after that long. I just started two weeks ago going to gym again after being on hiatus for 3 years. Only this time I'm way more casual about it, only twice a week and I don't follow a strict program. I really like this new approach, I don't train to reach any goals... I'm only doing it because I think it's fun. It's not been the same routine, I wouldn't be able to handle that and it wouldn't be effective I change my routine every few months. the time i'm there can hugely, for instance during exams I just hit it for 40minutes a day, but during the holidays ive been known spent 4 hours there with a mate. As standard if im there solo i'll be 2 hours. I've always taken it seriously as I can easily compete at powerlifting events, and will help me with uni's (which should be helped when my shoulder finally heals and my bench goes up). It helps that i enjoy it and its a major stress reliever that i need, but respect to anyone who trains regardless of their intensity. imo, if you don't enjoy it. don't do it. I do. Especially the more relaxed approach that I have now. Also I used to hate cardio but today I did 20 minutes HR 165 before and after my workout on the crosstrainer. I think I'm onto something good here. Also to clarify, I didn't stop 3 years ago b/c I burned out, but because I went to a sports Academy where I trained basketball twice a week and volleyball twice a week so weight lifting didn't get prioritized. And I never picked it up afterwards... at least not before now. |
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Post by .fiyah on Jun 24, 2016 19:51:15 GMT
cloudmcshortIt would take a lot of translating for me to get into this thread. Beisdes, I'm pretty sure I mentioned it before, I'm a fitness trainer with more focus on cardio, weight loss and form, not building muscle. I am qualified to give advice on muscle workouts, but I'd rather not do it in a foreign language and over the internet, because I'd probably mess something up.
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Post by terrellpeters on Jun 29, 2016 6:12:50 GMT
Since I created this thread, I've had huge setbacks. Concussion from football a few short days actually after making this. Then into January I was involved in an vehicular accident, partial tears in ACL, a few broken ribs, punctured lung. Pretty rough stuff but with surgery and Physio I am glad to say I'm cleared to get back into squatting and deadlifting and just general leg routines though running my agilities is still far off. My upper body suffered from a lack of motivation and depression. I had lost a friend in the accident and really just fell off the deep-end. I gained about 30 pounds since then and thats all fat and I really do feel awful about that, going from 210 lbs in pretty lean body mass to a 240 pound round SOB has put me off but I'm getting that motivation back to be able to push myself to get back in the gym. I'm trying to get back into last years cut diet, very low carb diet with a high emphasis on walking incline on the treadmill. It worked well for that, I just hope it'll help now so I can be ready for next years season.
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. But now I have a 2 week break because of vacation. And after the break I'm going to ask a new schedule.
