The Fitness Thread !

[universal]

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those who are more than AGE of 25 , please avoid Squats & deadlifts - if so please do it once in 2 weeks after that take 2 days rest ,, i hurt my back with Herniated Disc in L5 S1 & acted sciatica tremendous pain for 3 months , it was nightmare - Still not yet gone (surgery is like hell to live with) so no surgery

Boths doctors & chiropractors said running & swimming wud be good for me but this also after one year . all my hardworks failed after spending 25K for supplements i posted here long before wat are all the supplements i am taking everything went waste .

Cant touch weight for 5 years or more , please unless ur r professional dont hit the gym frequently ,, As we all worry about Fats & muscle but there is something beyond it was Nerves & Bones try to take fish & other foods for ur bones , also for nerves there nothing to do as Above the age of 25 please dont put heavy weight - u dont want get this pain ! its like hell !

Hope to getting better soon ! still lying in the BEd .

feel sad for u

get well soon

imo there is no relation between squat and age....most(all) of the bodybuilders/powerlifters are above 25....Its all about FORM,if form is not proper it might heart back,knee

i m 27 n do >300lbs squat

 

[Rockfella]

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Squats and deadlifts are very serious effective and can be dangerous WHEN NOT DONE CORRECTLY as i mentioned long ago. Good luck, i hope you get well soon. . Sell the supplements!

those who are more than AGE of 25 , please avoid Squats & deadlifts - if so please do it once in 2 weeks after that take 2 days rest ,, i hurt my back with Herniated Disc in L5 S1 & acted sciatica tremendous pain for 3 months , it was nightmare - Still not yet gone (surgery is like hell to live with) so no surgery

Boths doctors & chiropractors said running & swimming wud be good for me but this also after one year . all my hardworks failed after spending 25K for supplements i posted here long before wat are all the supplements i am taking everything went waste .

Cant touch weight for 5 years or more , please unless ur r professional dont hit the gym frequently ,, As we all worry about Fats & muscle but there is something beyond it was Nerves & Bones try to take fish & other foods for ur bones , also for nerves there nothing to do as Above the age of 25 please dont put heavy weight - u dont want get this pain ! its like hell !

Hope to getting better soon ! still lying in the BEd .

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300lbs/136kgs PLUS Squat is very good mate. How about other lifts? Ideally your DL should be 160/170kgs plus

feel sad for u, get well soon, imo there is no relation between squat and age....most(all) of the bodybuilders/powerlifters are above 25....Its all about FORM, if form is not proper it might heart back, knee i m 27 n do >300lbs squat

 

[Ankur]

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*Editing Rockfella's post itself

Stats on December 17th 2010.
Squats: 120 kgs
Bench: 110 kgs for 3reps
DLs: 175 kgs (1rep)
Fat%: 19% (With cardio once a week and brisk walking till gym and back daily).

Could not work out in November 2010.
Will be taking a gap again from today till 06th Jan'11.

Have stopped intake of any supplement inc. whey and MVs since 2 months.
Only on Balanced diet. With plain coffee beans with water as Pre-workout and two oranges Post. + a 500ml of mix veg juice daily along with 12eggs 1hr post workout.

P.S.: Rockfella Sir, had applied at Talwalkars - Spreading fitness since 1932 around first week of Dec as a trainer, through a friend there. Have got an appointment letter, will be joining from 10th Jan. Will be earning Rs.8000/month for a 4-hour schedule.

 

[Rockfella]

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Nice work, congrats bro! Way to go.

*Editing Rockfella's post itself

Nice work! Congrats man.

Stats on December 17th 2010.

Squats: 120 kgs

Bench: 110 kgs for 3reps

DLs: 175 kgs (1rep)

Fat%: 19% (With cardio once a week and brisk walking till gym and back daily).

Could not work out in November 2010.

Will be taking a gap again from today till 06th Jan'11.

Have stopped intake of any supplement inc. whey and MVs since 2 months.

Only on Balanced diet. With plain coffee beans with water as Pre-workout and two oranges Post. + a 500ml of mix veg juice daily along with 12eggs 1hr post workout.

P.S.: Rockfella Sir, had applied at Talwalkars - Spreading fitness since 1932 around first week of Dec as a trainer, through a friend there. Have got an appointment letter, will be joining from 10th Jan. Will be earning Rs.8000/month for a 4-hour schedule.

 

[nfsnfs]

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those who are more than AGE of 25 , please avoid Squats & deadlifts - if so please do it once in 2 weeks after that take 2 days rest ,, i hurt my back with Herniated Disc in L5 S1 & acted sciatica tremendous pain for 3 months , it was nightmare - Still not yet gone (surgery is like hell to live with) so no surgery

Boths doctors & chiropractors said running & swimming wud be good for me but this also after one year . all my hardworks failed after spending 25K for supplements i posted here long before wat are all the supplements i am taking everything went waste .

Cant touch weight for 5 years or more , please unless ur r professional dont hit the gym frequently ,, As we all worry about Fats & muscle but there is something beyond it was Nerves & Bones try to take fish & other foods for ur bones , also for nerves there nothing to do as Above the age of 25 please dont put heavy weight - u dont want get this pain ! its like hell !

Hope to getting better soon ! still lying in the BEd .

that's very scary . Take rest .Get well soon .So no work now ? office ?

 

[universal]

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i m 6' .....107kg with 22-23%body fat

currently i m not doing SL 5x5.....

started 5x5 from Aug 2010(my weight :102kgs) till Oct 2010 (107kgs)....will start intermediate routine from next month

started with empty bar

squat -- 275lbs (5x5) 310lbs is my personal best with 1x5

deadlift -- 275lbs (1x5) ....i actually deadlift lower thn squat .. dunno why

benchpress -- ~200lbs

OHP -- 130lbs

i can only do 1 chin up, coz of my weight....

 

[ragzdiablo]

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i m 6' .....107kg with 22-23%body fat

Im 6'2'' ......58 kg... more than 22-23kg underweight...

what a weird world this is..

 

[kauzy]

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^^ eat for christs sake..

neways.. back to topic..

started gym from monday, need to work on my strength first. luckily, made a friend in form of a "maharashtra kesari" who helps me wid my workouts. hope to see me back in shape. if anything is needed, will definitely consult rockfella n universal sir..

 

[ragzdiablo]

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^i do eat...

4 eggs(minimum), 2L milk, loads of snacking, Breakfast, lunch, dinner(includes chicken, dal, vegetables and what not)..this is what i have everyday...

nothing happens...

 

[rishabh.asthana]

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^i do eat...

4 eggs(minimum), 2L milk, loads of snacking, Breakfast, lunch, dinner(includes chicken, dal, vegetables and what not)..this is what i have everyday...

nothing happens...

try banana shake worked miracles for me

 

[ragzdiablo]

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try banana shake worked miracles for me

tried that for a year too...i think i need to go see a doc..

 

[Superbad]

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Im 6'2'' ......58 kg... more than 22-23kg underweight...
what a weird world this is..

I am 6.2 too.
Weight 94 kgs.
Been working out since july.
Weight from the past 3-4 months seem to be stuck there.
Also in measurements i see no gain in it except losing on my flab at tummy.
My schedule :
Day 1:chest
Day 2: shoulders
Day 3: back
Day 4: arms (bicep/tricep)
Day 5: legs
Abs workout every alternate day.
My instructor says to do 4 variations of every body target.
Hows that ?
Any suggestions .
Measurements
Shoulder :21
Chest :36
Arms : 14
Upper waist : 34
Lower : 36
Hips : 37-38
Calves : 14.

 

[speedyfreak]

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feel sad for u
get well soon

imo there is no relation between squat and age....most(all) of the bodybuilders/powerlifters are above 25....Its all about FORM,if form is not proper it might heart back,knee

i m 27 n do >300lbs squat

ya anyone can do but i dint give time for healing thats the main problem ! daily hitting gym for 3 hrs !

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Squats and deadlifts are very serious effective and can be dangerous WHEN NOT DONE CORRECTLY as i mentioned long ago. Good luck, i hope you get well soon. . Sell the supplements!

thanks mate only worries about work , a small disc is key to everything that i forgot ! Supplements - Jack3d Clamped out , Myofusion 10 scoops remaining !

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that's very scary . Take rest .Get well soon .So no work now ? office ?

Please - I am for 6 months no work nothing cant even play games cause sitting makes more painful , its the Biggest tragedy in my life ! doc said if u want immediate cure make surgery , but if i do surgery for lifetime i cannot workout !

my mind is stress out , missing good times of my age !

 

[universal]

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I am 6.2 too.

Weight 94 kgs.

Been working out since july.

Weight from the past 3-4 months seem to be stuck there.

Also in measurements i see no gain in it except losing on my flab at tummy.

My schedule :

Day 1:chest

Day 2: shoulders

Day 3: back

Day 4: arms (bicep/tricep)

Day 5: legs

Abs workout every alternate day.

My instructor says to do 4 variations of every body target.

Hows that ?

Any suggestions .

Measurements

Shoulder :21

Chest :36

Arms : 14

Upper waist : 34

Lower : 36

Hips : 37-38

Calves : 14.

seems ok to me

instead of doing arms on separate day include with bigger muscle group likw

chest / shoulder / triceps (pushing movement)

back / biceps (pulling movement)

legs

or

chest

shoulder/triceps

back/bicep

legs

i think 2 variations for body part is more than enough....do low reps (6-12) with heavy weights

for eg....decline,flat bench and dips target same area ...if u do all three workout during chest then u r overdoing it, so do decline/flat with dips.

i personally seen people doing more than 5 variation for bicep alone,dont know why

 

[Superbad]

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Yeah had done that routine in the initial two months.
But instructor suggested me to go for single target to reduce body stress and also for better recovery time for muscles.
He was of the view that doing too many things may stress out the muscles.
Will try old method starting january then with heavy weights.
For arms i do Db upto 17.5 kgs max reps reach upto 12 - 15 do 3 sets starting 12kg, 15 kg and then 17.5kg.
With BB i max out at 35kg plus short bar.
All these alone without any support from trainer/instructor.

 

[Rockfella]

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Whole milk is best one can have for rapid strength/weight gain. Glad the banana shakes worked for you. Bananas are good post workout but whole milk is BEST!

try banana shake worked miracles for me

Get your thyroid checked, have deworming medicines. Consult your doctor before taking any. Try to start chewing everything you eat.

tried that for a year too...i think i need to go see a doc..

I'll be direct and honest. You are looking at minute details. It is good to keep a log of measurements but you are going the "geek way". Split routine won't get you anywhere trust me. Your instructor is giving you pure 100% bullcrap as he is himself misinformed and doesnot know he is.

I am 6.2 too.

Weight 94 kgs.

Been working out since july.

Weight from the past 3-4 months seem to be stuck there.

Also in measurements i see no gain in it except losing on my flab at tummy.

My schedule :

Day 1:chest

Day 2: shoulders

Day 3: back

Day 4: arms (bicep/tricep)

Day 5: legs

Abs workout every alternate day.

My instructor says to do 4 variations of every body target.

Hows that ?

Any suggestions .

Measurements

Shoulder :21

Chest :36

Arms : 14

Upper waist : 34

Lower : 36

Hips : 37-38

Calves : 14.

Hitting gym for 3 hours everyday was a big mistake anyway! Good luck with rehab, don't loose hope, next time pm me.

ya anyone can do but i dint give time for healing thats the main problem ! daily hitting gym for 3 hrs !

Thanks mate only worries about work , a small disc is key to everything that i forgot ! Supplements - Jack3d Clamped out , Myofusion 10 scoops remaining !

Please - I am for 6 months no work nothing cant even play games cause sitting makes more painful , its the Biggest tragedy in my life ! doc said if u want immediate cure make surgery , but if i do surgery for lifetime i cannot workout ! my mind is stress out , missing good times of my age !

Trust me you are not stressing your body much to trigger growth doing split routines.

Yeah had done that routine in the initial two months. But instructor suggested me to go for single target to reduce body stress and also for better recovery time for muscles.

He was of the view that doing too many things may stress out the muscles. Will try old method starting january then with heavy weights. For arms i do Db upto 17.5 kgs max reps reach upto 12 - 15 do 3 sets starting 12kg, 15 kg and then 17.5kg. With BB i max out at 35kg plus short bar. All these alone without any support from trainer/instructor.

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GGT my suggestion, just try 5x5 for 3 months and don't listen to your trainer for that time. Just follow it blindly.

START WITH 20 KGS AND ADD 2.5 KG (TOTAL WEIGHT EVERY WORKOUT) YOU NEED A PAIR OF 1.25KGS PLATES TO DO THIS. IF YOUR GYM DOESNOT HAVE A PAIR BUY FROM SOMEWHERE AND CARRY IT TO THE GYM. THIS WON'T WORK WITHOUT 1.25KG PLATES.

Workout A

Squat 5x5

Bench Press 5x5

Inverted Rows 3xF

Push-ups 3xF

Reverse Crunch 3x12

Workout B

Squat 5x5

Overhead Press 5x5

Deadlift 1x5

Pull-ups/Chin-ups 3xF

Prone Bridges 3x30sec

• Alternate workout A & B each session.

• Most people train Mo/We/Fr or Tu/Th/Su or Sa/Tu/Th.

• Always take at least 48 hours rest between 2 workouts.

• Alternate Pull-ups & Chin-ups each workout B.

• Do 5 sets of 5 reps with the same weight on all exercises.

• Deadlifts is only 1 set of 5 reps.

• Do 3 sets until failure on body-weight exercises: 3 sets of as many reps as you can do with good technique.

READ/WATCH VIDEOS ON HOW TO DO THESE EXERCISES PROPERLY AND DO AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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Dear Kauzy Sir,

Why do you want to start with least effective routines?

^^ eat for christs sake..

neways.. back to topic.. started gym from monday, need to work on my strength first. luckily, made a friend in form of a "maharashtra kesari" who helps me wid my workouts. hope to see me back in shape. if anything is needed, will definitely consult rockfella n universal sir..

 

[raptor3624]

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Any of you guys who ahve been strength training and are taking a break due to injury, laziness etc ahve lower back problems?
It's been 3 months since I stopped working out, basially lifting heavy weights with my hips.I am facing quite a bit of pain in my lower back just after standing 30 mins in a meeting.
Rockafella... buddy.. any idea?

 

[Waterworld]

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Hi all

I have been facing some problem with my knee. After running like 1.5-2 Km or walking after 10kms I start having severe pain in my right knee. Got it checked doctor took x-ray and said all fine there is no problem. Have lots of water and liquid and you will be fine. But It does not seem to go away. And after sitting at a place for long time when I get up I get knocking sound too from my knees. What could be the problem any idea? Please advice.

Thanks

 

[anubhav2345]

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Hi all

I have been facing some problem with my knee. After running like 1.5-2 Km or walking after 10kms I start having severe pain in my right knee. Got it checked doctor took x-ray and said all fine there is no problem. Have lots of water and liquid and you will be fine. But It does not seem to go away. And after sitting at a place for long time when I get up I get knocking sound too from my knees. What could be the problem any idea? Please advice.

Thanks

Amit !! Same problem here . Though i am a regular gymmer . But still after sitting for long hours , i hear that "klick" sound from right knee

Showed to doc , he said all fine ! Just do some leg stretchings . I did for few days , but dint worked .

 

[HelloMan]

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My Workout Routine:

Time: 3days a week & 1.5hrs per day.

Exercise Names (AxB = A sets, B repetitions) taken from: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises:

Weights used: 5kg in set1, 6.5kg in set2, 8kg in set3

Day 1:

Biceps - Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl 3X15, Alternate Hammer Curl 2x5

Triceps - Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension 3X15

Abs - Air Bicycle 2x7, Crunches 3x10, Cross-Body Crunch 2x20

Forearms - Seated Palm-Up Dumbbell Wrist Curl 2x15



Day 2:

Chest - Dumbbell Flyes 3x10, Pushups 2x15

Forearms - Seated Palm-Up Dumbbell Wrist Curl 2x15

Abs - Air Bicycle 2x7, Crunches 3x10, Cross-Body Crunch 2x20

Day 3:

Shoulder - Arnold Dumbbell Press 3x15, Shoulder Press 3x15, Side Lateral Raise 2x15

Forearms - Seated Palm-Up Dumbbell Wrist Curl 2x15

Abs - Air Bicycle 2x7, Crunches 3x10, Cross-Body Crunch 2x20

Food: 2 eggs + 3glass milk per day, apart from it i have normal green veggies in lunch, dinner, breakfast.

I think my exercises and food are not enough to trigger muscle growth anymore. Please advice me accordingly what exercises should i include more and should i take supplements? I gym at home and i have only dumbbells to use.