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Because of all this, i'm guessing that theres no point doing dumbbell exercises?
Correct.
You can't out-train a poor lifestyle. Diet and sleep are especially important.
Because of all this, i'm guessing that theres no point doing dumbbell exercises?
Do you guys think it would be good for a 230 pound guy to ride for exercise?
Riding would be good for you because it means that you can avoid the impact problems that some big guys can get from running.
I'm kind of like a hybrid honestly. I know how to run with the right form but I don't like running much, it's been a few months since I've done so.
Yeah, that's my fault for assuming that you were someone new to running.
I can't help you with not liking running, I didn't particularly enjoy it until I started putting my own twist on things.
Football was on grass or astro surely? Hence it's relatively low impact compared to running on road surfaces. Do you have a decent set of running trainers? Try shortening your stride and landing more on your toes.RyanswannellI went for a run two days ago, then played football yesterday and both times I got a pain after about five/ten minutes around my Tibialis Anterior (shin). I think it was shin splints. Its odd as I play football every Wednesday and I've never had this problem before.
Football was on grass or astro surely? Hence it's relatively low impact compared to running on road surfaces. Do you have a decent set of running trainers? Try shortening your stride and landing more on your toes.
There's loads of variations on press ups. Mostly to do with hand position, but also explosive movements like hand claps and raising your feet higher. Also leaning on one hand more than the other.Gdog96Hi guys, I want to build up my pec muscles, but im not in the position to be able to get a gym membership, so are there any home routines that I can use to do this?
At the moment I am doing push ups but I'm not sure if this is correct.
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Can someone recommend stretches for upper body workout? I want to do a workout every other day but it seems like I never stretch right and end up waiting 3-4 days for it to heal...
Just work out even if it's sore. You probably won't be able to do much, but go lighter and go through it.
I still think you should post your recent pic in this thread. Truly motivating gains after all your years of hard work. 👍I was hoping Der Alta would have popped his head in again.
He just had a power lifting meet this past weekend I think and did very well for himself. If you see him around, be sure to give him a high five!
I've had problems with soreness too, it won't do any damage if I work through it? I've tried before and it feels like I'm ripping the muscle in half.
Hey guys so a year ago I was about 235 pounds! I decided to change my life over the winter and worked out and got down to about 195. I've been being less strict and trying to enjoy myself some but I'm back to about 207 or 208. I know this time around I can lose the weight and I know how to do it. But it'll be nice to have some people to talk to about it! By the way I'm 5'9 so really just over 200 doesn't look bad on me it's just a personal thing. I'd like to weigh 180-190.
Sounds like your physique is like mine. You weighed the same amount as me when you started and you're about an inch taller than me. 195 is my long term target. If only the people I live with weren't such junk food addicts... They need to keep it away. Sounds like you're doing good, although the winter might be a struggle for me since I base my exercise off of biking. What did you do to come down to 195?
Michael88Whats your opinion on triceps workouts?
I'm doing mostly skull crushers with drop sets but I'm trying to mix it with a new triceps exercise because I've reached a plateau. Today I tried weighted dips on my weight bench (Body weight 205lbs/94kg, extra weights 100 lbs/45Kg, 15-12 reps), it felt great because I could use a lot of weight and it also worked the chest, though it hurts in my shoulders, my trapezius muscles go so far up the sides of my neck that I'm nearly choking and it makes my wrist hurt.
I also tried triceps kickbacks with a dumbbell, strange exercise because the weight is absolutely tiny compared to what I lift when doing scull crushers and dips. With just 35 lbs/ 15kg I doubt its an effective exercise! Got a great pump though.
Not without a spotter, I work out at home and there is nobody that could help me. (Thats why I use only dumbbells for bench pressing)Also close grip bench is great for triceps. You can use lots of weight too.
Well, thats the next problem, I can't go so low that my upper arms are parallel to the floor, which means a 90 degree angle. When lowering my body my arms lock up at about 80 degrees, shoulders can't bend any further.Just need until your upper arm is parallel to the ground.