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mikehuan
post Aug 2 2012, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(xCM @ Aug 1 2012, 01:25 AM)
Hi guys, today i was deadlifting 100kg at the local gym, normally i'll be at college gym, some big guy (seriously damn big) told me deadlifting too heavy is for professional, and i should do lighter weight.
I've been deadlifting quite some time, and 100kg wasnt my 1rep max. So after he saying i pun stopped because the people in the gym started staring at me. I deadlifted without a belt, core is tight.
I will be posting a video for you guys to check my form, meanwhile, any words for me?
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Would rather not say anything until you post a vid. Usually guys in the gym mean well, and by asking you to go lighter probably means your form was off. 100kg isn't THAT heavy to begin with.

Post the vid and we will see.

QUOTE(pedro @ Aug 1 2012, 11:38 AM)
My shoulder seems to be nearing 100% again!

Managed to do this for bench press:

60kgx16
80kgx12
100kgx12
120kgx10

Needed a spotter but felt like I could still increase!

Me gusta!  tongue.gif
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Glad to know your shoulder recovered. Now stop kicking our asses lol.
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post Aug 9 2012, 09:43 AM

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Imo, back is the hardest to achieve because its the easiest to cheat. Takes a lot of training time to ingrain proper form and keeping that form when nearing failure.

T bar rows are actually quite good tbh. its not because of the rom, its the poundage u can put on it. You don't have to actually bring it up all the way to the chest to achieve lat activation.

Try doing it, and hold it static at the top for a few seconds and tell me your lats aren't activated.
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post Aug 21 2012, 10:25 PM

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Imo, no.

Thought it might closely replicate both lifts, but its not the same. As for free weights, the force point varies as you move. For cables it will originate from the same source, which is the pulley.

For light weight its fine, but once u get the heavier sets, it might be better to stick to free weights.
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post Aug 21 2012, 11:37 PM

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QUOTE(whatdamn @ Aug 21 2012, 10:33 PM)
@sickboy
You ought to find a gym with at least a barbell.also check if they allow you to drop the weights...chances are they won't unless they've a platform.
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Nope. I've dropped 200kg worth of weights and not get a single admonishment.
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post Sep 1 2012, 10:42 AM

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QUOTE(Kyoyagami @ Aug 31 2012, 08:56 PM)
Hurm... Ditching weight training for marathon training. Guess I won't be using that True Fitness pass just yet. Gah....
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KOTR sunway pyramid huh? Running the 10km myself and praying my knees don't collapse and break into a million shattered pieces.

But if it does I get to skip leg days....hmmm..
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post Sep 1 2012, 11:10 AM

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QUOTE(pedro @ Sep 1 2012, 10:51 AM)
And you'll walk like an old man!
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Wheelchairs duh. Still worth it lol. I hate leg days sad.gif
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post Sep 3 2012, 12:14 PM

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QUOTE(pinkdalmation @ Sep 3 2012, 11:26 AM)
Hi hi
Looking for lifting belt, can anyone recommend what type and where to get? I asked at the shop, and the guy just said "the most expensive one is the best" but cant tell me what the difference is. I can see some are padded, some have the back part bigger, some have different material. Really confused here, would appreciate advise !

ps: want the lifting belt to protect the back, cos previously had back injury (and then surgery) so now trying to build the muscle back
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http://underpressure.hubpages.com/hub/Choo...ht-Lifting-Belt

was it that hard to google?
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post Sep 18 2012, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(DJJD @ Sep 18 2012, 12:06 AM)
Wow........sorry to hear that mate!

Do those injuries ever heal? I've heard tendons in particular take ages to heal and even then will never be the same again.

Managed to mess up my wrist a few months ago, and whenever I push too hard the pain returns. This despite extra care to make sure my form is spot on during exercises and careful not to overexert the wrist.

i got the feeling this injury will be with me for a looooooong time. sad.gif
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nah its fine. ive had that before and it healed. just maintain proper form at all times so you dont screw it again. use a wrist guard for the moment
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post Sep 18 2012, 03:42 PM

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QUOTE(darklight79 @ Sep 18 2012, 03:26 PM)
I know what you do at night to screw up your wrist.
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post Sep 22 2012, 09:35 PM

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Okay I guess. Do more reps la, and heavier
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post Oct 5 2012, 04:00 PM

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QUOTE(xtra7866 @ Oct 5 2012, 03:03 PM)
I want to gain mass and not really into strength. Should I do less reps more heavy weight or more reps less heavy weight. Which one?
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high reps high sets heavy weights.

cucuk onlyyyyyyy
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post Oct 7 2012, 07:19 PM

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QUOTE(janson_kaniaz @ Oct 7 2012, 05:42 PM)
I think someone is yet to upload 6% bf or something photo.
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Aiya I don't know why u guys keep hoping people will keep their internet promises.

QUOTE(darklight79 @ Oct 7 2012, 06:48 PM)
Who? Not me Im still fat.
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Not u la u didn't claim to have 6% also, fatty. Muahahah
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QUOTE(deadmau5 @ Oct 10 2012, 10:22 AM)
It's my uni's gym -.-. They don't have a power rack, so its damn mafan to get someone to lift the Olympic bar over me everytime I wanna bench.
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Stick with db's. Or if you serious enough about weights, change gyms

About your question, do whatever that feels the most comfortable. Its the same thing.
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post Oct 23 2012, 02:30 PM

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QUOTE(num123 @ Oct 23 2012, 01:51 PM)
when was the last time of you having difficulty to walk downstairs after blasting your legs?
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last week, wed till sunday.

i kid you not.
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QUOTE(GameFr3ak @ Nov 9 2012, 11:54 AM)
After reading.. I've decided that my major muscles are not developed and I'm too weak to focus on small muscle groups such as bi/triceps..

Yesterday I tried side lateral raises, I tried 5 kgs, barely making it.. I tried pull ups, max rep 2/half..

Though I saw my traps, biceps and shoulder grew a bit..  I still feel weak..

I'll go reread the revised "Starting Strength" posted by dark.... and maybe start next week..
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Don't think too much man. Keep it simple. Set goals like, 10 perfect pullups, bw bench for reps, stuff like that.

Once you complete your goals I can gurantee u will look better, regardless of your trainiing routine, diet, etc.
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QUOTE(adix4 @ Nov 9 2012, 08:25 PM)
ok can't promise on days, but on mon im going home

my internet uni sux, yes that was a screenshot from a video

monday guys

pls

btw back update

starting to do 30kg squats and 40kg deads

starting slow
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LOL sure man, whatever you say.

Don't get tired trolling the regulars here do you?
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post Nov 20 2012, 01:36 AM

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QUOTE(alien9 @ Nov 19 2012, 11:52 PM)
Saw this Lifting Straps in the LYN Street Smart.

"Straps that employ leverage which make everything you carry feel more than 50% lighter!"

It will be cool to use this during deadlift. thumbup.gif
Joking
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Lol. pretty logical what. instead of putting the weight on your hands, your shorten the lever by putting the weight closer to your elbow (fulcrum).

adding that to evenly balancing the weight of the mass (straps are put nearer to the mass of object) + carrying the weight closer to your center of gravity. makes sense.
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dafuq i did a 190kg (plates only) deadlift for 5 reps on a nautilus deadlift thingimajig.

wasnt even winded. shows how machines "help" you boost your numbers lol. gonna stick to conventional deads tyvm.

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post Dec 10 2012, 10:33 AM

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I dont really agree to a bulk. From my point of view, main reason for anyone lifting weights is to look good, right? Bulking now would only add to the bf% which is already high in the first place which in turn males cutting later all that more difficult. The longer you cut, the more muscle mass u lose. He might end up right back where he is a year from now

my opinion would be to at least maintain a 15% bf and focus on getting poundages lifted up. I was skinny fat as well. Bulking to 80kgs for me once before was probably the worst mistake I did.

Imo focus on a higher protein diet than u have right now and just lift.


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post Dec 19 2012, 12:03 PM

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Doing good man. Solid numbers considering its only 6 weeks. Keep it up.

One comment though, try incorporating pull ups in your workouts. Benefits for strength training frompull ups cannot be ignored.

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