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Would an idiot do that?
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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. |
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#708 | |
Would an idiot do that?
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Arizona
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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. |
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Join Date: Jan 2019
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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. |
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#710 |
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#711 | |
Would an idiot do that?
Join Date: Nov 2000
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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. |
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#712 |
Would an idiot do that?
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Arizona
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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. |
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#715 |
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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.
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#718 |
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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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".
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