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Post by Poison on Sept 29, 2013 19:40:46 GMT -7
I figured I'd start a thread dedicated to people who want to talk about keeping fit, working out/training, cutting/bulking, nutrition, motivation, etc.
I'm huge on health and fitness, so if anyone has any questions, I'd be glad to help.
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Post by killerelite415 on Sept 29, 2013 19:44:20 GMT -7
Well this is interesting. Nice touch to the forum.
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Post by Poison on Sept 29, 2013 20:16:18 GMT -7
I'll start with myself.
I'm 5'10, 160 pounds and 10% bodyfat. I've been lifting for just over a year and I'll be going to university for Kinesiology next September.
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Post by pyruu on Sept 29, 2013 21:07:13 GMT -7
I'm 5'11, 160 Lbs.
Bodyfat? I have no idea. I'm skinny, that's all I know.
I just joined a gym and have been trying to get into lifting but I keep tearing up my muscles. I have no idea why, bad form maybe. I don't think i've been using too much weight.
Whenever i've used the curling bar, it has really ****ed me up so I stay away from it. My arms get locked up the next day and I can't straighten them, which lasts at least a few days.
I switched up my routine and did fine last time I went but I did dead lifts and kind of felt a bit of pain in my lower back. I probably just need to work more on technique.
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Post by Poison on Sept 29, 2013 21:12:20 GMT -7
I'm 5'11, 160 Lbs. Bodyfat? I have no idea. I'm skinny, that's all I know. I just joined a gym and have been trying to get into lifting but I keep tearing up my muscles. I have no idea why, bad form maybe. I don't think i've been using too much weight. Whenever i've used the curling bar, it has really ****ed me up so I stay away from it. My arms get locked up the next day and I can't straighten them, which lasts at least a few days. I switched up my routine and did fine last time I went but I did dead lifts and kind of felt a bit of pain in my lower back. I probably just need to work more on technique. It has nothing to do with lifting improperly from the sounds of it! If it's your first time working out in a long time (or even ever), your muscles will always be more sore for a few days after the workout as opposed to someone who lifts regularly. The amount of soreness varies by each person, but it should decrease from the point where you can extend your arms. I go through that whenever I don't workout for a few weeks, so it's definitely not uncommon. As for the deadlifts, they work your lower back so it could be muscle soreness due to the workout. But be careful though, deadlifts can be one of the most 'dangerous' workouts. Also, try increasing your protein intake. If you need help figuring out how much you should be eating, let me know and I can definitely help you out there. |
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Post by pyruu on Sept 29, 2013 21:25:11 GMT -7
I'm 5'11, 160 Lbs. Bodyfat? I have no idea. I'm skinny, that's all I know. I just joined a gym and have been trying to get into lifting but I keep tearing up my muscles. I have no idea why, bad form maybe. I don't think i've been using too much weight. Whenever i've used the curling bar, it has really ****ed me up so I stay away from it. My arms get locked up the next day and I can't straighten them, which lasts at least a few days. I switched up my routine and did fine last time I went but I did dead lifts and kind of felt a bit of pain in my lower back. I probably just need to work more on technique. It has nothing to do with lifting improperly from the sounds of it! If it's your first time working out in a long time (or even ever), your muscles will always be more sore for a few days after the workout as opposed to someone who lifts regularly. The amount of soreness varies by each person, but it should decrease from the point where you can extend your arms. I go through that whenever I don't workout for a few weeks, so it's definitely not uncommon. As for the deadlifts, they work your lower back so it could be muscle soreness due to the workout. But be careful though, deadlifts can be one of the most 'dangerous' workouts. Also, try increasing your protein intake. If you need help figuring out how much you should be eating, let me know and I can definitely help you out there.
I had a PE teacher that always did deadlifts in our weight room at school. If I remember right, he gave himself a hernia from it. So i've been a bit wary about doing them but every guide I find about lifting for beginners recommends doing them.I have no idea what exact amount of protein I should be eating, so that would help. I just know I need to be eating a lot of it and eat more food, in general. |
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Post by Poison on Sept 29, 2013 21:27:28 GMT -7
At 160 pounds you should be striving for around 2400 calories a day. Try to get 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. It sounds like a lot but it can be done. .8 grams is the minimum I would recommend.
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Post by Admin on Sept 30, 2013 17:59:52 GMT -7
This is very interesting. 5'10 165lbs
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Post by Poison on Sept 30, 2013 21:48:30 GMT -7
I imagined you as taller, Hi11  Must be the height that your cam is as when you stream |
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Post by killerelite415 on Sept 30, 2013 22:16:07 GMT -7
Yeah I would have said Hill was at least 6'3 or something around that range.
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Post by Admin on Oct 1, 2013 0:21:29 GMT -7
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Post by switz88 on Oct 2, 2013 9:28:09 GMT -7
6'3 180lbs no idea what my body fat is. I do some circuit training, ride my bicycle, go for walks. Just trying to stay active despite.
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Post by pyruu on Oct 2, 2013 19:03:26 GMT -7
So if i'm still sore, do I still go to the gym and lift more or should I wait till the pain is gone? Or just do lifts that work on different muscles until the others heal up?
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Post by Poison on Oct 2, 2013 19:13:32 GMT -7
Do you have a workout routine, or do you just do whatever? If you need help with a workout routine I can most definitely help you out with that.
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Post by pyruu on Oct 2, 2013 19:28:11 GMT -7
Do you have a workout routine, or do you just do whatever? If you need help with a workout routine I can most definitely help you out with that. I'm trying to find a routine that I like. I started watching strengthcamp on youtube so I went with this video. Tonight I did Deadlifts, Dips and threw in ab machine and other ab exercise. Friday was going to do the Squats and Chin Ups. Do you recommend something else? |
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