The Weightlifters Thread

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#4,576
Brangus said:
I just bought an elliptical. Haven't exercised in months. Should I start out with this thing or start lifting? I want to get swole, but I want to be in shape as well.
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I would say lifting is the best to get you in shape. Do elliptical on days where you are resting from lifting.
 
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#4,578
#4,578
n_huffhines said:
I wear ear buds partly because I don't want people to talk to me. I still got gym etiquette coming out my ears, all you have to do is pay attention to those around you.
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I am the exact same way, I want to workout not talk. Also, like you said just pay attention to the people around you.

n_huffhines said:
I would say lifting is the best to get you in shape. Do elliptical on days where you are resting from lifting.
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Agreed.
 
#4,579
#4,579
One of the trainers at my gym is a former starting safety for Ohio State. I've got a session booked with him, but he was telling me that he prefers doing full body workouts. Not sure what to think of that... or what to do on my off days.

Anyone have experience with a full body routine? I told him I'm just trying to mix it up a little bit. We'll see how it goes.
 
#4,580
#4,580
golfballs said:
One of the trainers at my gym is a former starting safety for Ohio State. I've got a session booked with him, but he was telling me that he prefers doing full body workouts. Not sure what to think of that... or what to do on my off days.

Anyone have experience with a full body routine? I told him I'm just trying to mix it up a little bit. We'll see how it goes.
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How many days does he workout? Most people just do it if they only have time to lift on certain days of the week, because they are busy or just lazy.
 
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#4,582
n_huffhines said:
I wear ear buds partly because I don't want people to talk to me. I still got gym etiquette coming out my ears, all you have to do is pay attention to those around you.
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That's how it is for me. I'm not really there to make friends, just do my thing and get out. I still try not to be a giant douche tho.
 
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golfballs said:
One of the trainers at my gym is a former starting safety for Ohio State. I've got a session booked with him, but he was telling me that he prefers doing full body workouts. Not sure what to think of that... or what to do on my off days.

Anyone have experience with a full body routine? I told him I'm just trying to mix it up a little bit. We'll see how it goes.
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Personally, I prefer fullbody workouts because I enjoy going in and doing six compound lifts. Isolation stuff bores me.
 
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OtterFH said:
How many days does he workout? Most people just do it if they only have time to lift on certain days of the week, because they are busy or just lazy.
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I disagree with this a lot. It depends on your goal in the gym, I guess. If you just want to get "swole" a whole body routine isn't for you. There just isn't enough stress placed on singular muscle groups to get the "pump" bodybuilder types are looking for. But if your goal is pure strength or just a solid exercise routine, whole body is a great way. It's the corner stone of most staple strength routines like the Rippetoe "starting strength" program or the MADCOW/Starr method for intermediates which typically have you doing squats, a press(bench or shoulder) and DL/Power clean every time you are in the gym. As you advance you work more assitance lifts into the routine like chins, rows and curls but continue the full body approach. The body works best when used in a system and recovery times are generally better under such an approach.

Like Chavis said, it can also just be a personal preference. I prefer to do 4-5 compound lifts instead of 7 different versions of arm curls or dumbbell flys. I've also gotten better results/strength gains under that approach whereas iso stuff might work best for your body. Definitely worth trying out if you've never done one before.
 
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pinfish09 said:
I disagree with this a lot. It depends on your goal in the gym, I guess. If you just want to get "swole" a whole body routine isn't for you. There just isn't enough stress placed on singular muscle groups to get the "pump" bodybuilder types are looking for. But if your goal is pure strength or just a solid exercise routine, whole body is a great way. It's the corner stone of most staple strength routines like the Rippetoe "starting strength" program or the MADCOW/Starr method for intermediates which typically have you doing squats, a press(bench or shoulder) and DL/Power clean every time you are in the gym. As you advance you work more assitance lifts into the routine like chins, rows and curls but continue the full body approach. The body works best when used in a system and recovery times are generally better under such an approach.

Like Chavis said, it can also just be a personal preference. I prefer to do 4-5 compound lifts instead of 7 different versions of arm curls or dumbbell flys. I've also gotten better results/strength gains under that approach whereas iso stuff might work best for your body. Definitely worth trying out if you've never done one before.
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Wendler 5/3/1 is good IMO.
 
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kwebbvols2344 said:
Wendler 5/3/1 is good IMO.
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Agree, but I don't like it as much personally. My two issues are that it spreads the "core" lifts out where each gets its own day. I don't see any reason why you can't atleast do two a day on a 3 day/week program. the other is that I don't like some of the assitance lifts it recommends- leg curls and extensions being two of the common gym exercises I find to be the most worthless. And they're hell on my knees. I've seen other people get tremendous results from the program tho, so I can't knock it.
 
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pinfish09 said:
I disagree with this a lot. It depends on your goal in the gym, I guess. If you just want to get "swole" a whole body routine isn't for you. There just isn't enough stress placed on singular muscle groups to get the "pump" bodybuilder types are looking for. But if your goal is pure strength or just a solid exercise routine, whole body is a great way. It's the corner stone of most staple strength routines like the Rippetoe "starting strength" program or the MADCOW/Starr method for intermediates which typically have you doing squats, a press(bench or shoulder) and DL/Power clean every time you are in the gym. As you advance you work more assitance lifts into the routine like chins, rows and curls but continue the full body approach. The body works best when used in a system and recovery times are generally better under such an approach.

Like Chavis said, it can also just be a personal preference. I prefer to do 4-5 compound lifts instead of 7 different versions of arm curls or dumbbell flys. I've also gotten better results/strength gains under that approach whereas iso stuff might work best for your body. Definitely worth trying out if you've never done one before.
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Ok...
 
#4,593
#4,593
pinfish09 said:
Agree, but I don't like it as much personally. My two issues are that it spreads the "core" lifts out where each gets its own day. I don't see any reason why you can't atleast do two a day on a 3 day/week program. the other is that I don't like some of the assitance lifts it recommends- leg curls and extensions being two of the common gym exercises I find to be the most worthless. And they're hell on my knees. I've seen other people get tremendous results from the program tho, so I can't knock it.
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I do the main lifts, then incorporate a bodybuilding style split after each. More volume works for me, my strength on the core lifts has really been increasing.
 
#4,599
#4,599
I've been out of the gym long enough that it doesn't take much for me to get a serious pump going. That part is nice but I'm not lifting anything near what I used to.
 
#4,600
#4,600
I've been trying to get back to where I was before I cut 20 pounds for a while now. Was doing 100x6 on DB press, and have finally gotten it back to 90x6 on my last set. Not great numbers, chest has always been my weak point.
 
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