For the gym rats

GAC · 5 Feb 2009 at 01:32

PAz said:
Just about to start watching this: http://www.strongmovie.com/

nice find paz, just watched it and i wish there was a similar place near me :rolleyes:

unfortunatly the only local ones are more fitness than heavy weights.

megatron · 5 Feb 2009 at 02:10

This is my gym:
http://ministryofmusclegym.com/default.aspx

I'm lucky to train at this gym as when you train with people who know what they are doing, a little rubs off on you. I do feel like part of the woodwork cause I have trained there 2 years 4 days a week now and made good progress.

GAC · 5 Feb 2009 at 02:13

looks nice enough megatron, got to hit my old gym now there in a new building, the old one smelt funny and had nice well used weights and benches, was great to work out in. just hope there new place isnt too clean.

steve-h · 5 Feb 2009 at 08:32

sent fellas.

^TANK^ · 5 Feb 2009 at 08:48

LabR@t said:
too cold

Boooooooooooooooo get some extra layers on ya wimp

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^TANK^ · 5 Feb 2009 at 08:49

PAz said:
Heres one of my favourite articles, could be useful especially as there seems to be a few beginners cropping up at the moment:

If you guys haven't read BRAWN, it's well worth a read.

What if you want 21" arms

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Locke · 5 Feb 2009 at 08:49

Nice article.

My Sports Science teacher always told me that squats are the single most important exercise in terms of targetting the most important areas at the same time

Looks like I'll be doing more :rolleyes:

PAz · 5 Feb 2009 at 08:51

^TANK^ said:
What if you want 21" arms .

Then you better start squatting 200kg +

PAz · 5 Feb 2009 at 08:54

Locke said:
Nice article.

My Sports Science teacher always told me that squats are the single most important exercise in terms of targetting the most important areas at the same time

Looks like I'll be doing more

Once you start adding more plates to the bar you will become addicted. Every session turns into "Can i just squeeze another small plate on and beat last week". The feeling of dropping down and then powering backup with the bar on your shoulders is awesome :cool:

Plus you get the added bonus knowing all the chaved up curl boys are watching you and crying inside

PAz · 5 Feb 2009 at 08:56

megatron said:
This is my gym:
http://ministryofmusclegym.com/default.aspx

I'm lucky to train at this gym as when you train with people who know what they are doing, a little rubs off on you. I do feel like part of the woodwork cause I have trained there 2 years 4 days a week now and made good progress.

Looks like an awesome gym.

We have a pretty cool spit and saw dust place in Dunstable that I'd like to try, but its £32 a month and my place is only £15 and to be honest has everything I need.

^TANK^ · 5 Feb 2009 at 09:00

PAz said:
Then you better start squatting 200kg +

Bs, curling my friend curling.

Ultra_Extreme · 5 Feb 2009 at 12:03

shadowcreaper said:
actually yes, i think i a pretty dam fit person. so could probally give some good advise on getting fit.

can you run 3 miles in 21 mins? if yes, and faster nice one, how you do it, if no, then i can help you .

it been proven that bodybuilding ISNT the way to reduce fat, and seems lots of people here seem to think it is.

Body building only works the muscles under the skin/fat, and thus you can do crunches all day long and wont see any visable differance, best way to lose fat is though CV work, and the best exercise for losing fat is swimming, and i mean proper swimming not the stuff you see the fat birds do down the local

if you do CV then throw in muscle work you will lose fat, allthough on scales you wont see much differance muscle heavyer ect.

But if you do CV and muscle work within 2 months you can get some amazing results.

remember never to do muscle workouts ie wieghts the day after you did a hard session, sinse you wont gain anything only lose what you have gained in the previous day, tearing muscles first day then repair stronger the next

reading this is bringing on my first roid rage episode aaaarrgghhAAARGHGHHHGHH!!!!!

nero120 · 5 Feb 2009 at 12:24

shadowcreaper said:
actually yes, i think i a pretty dam fit person. so could probally give some good advise on getting fit.

can you run 3 miles in 21 mins? if yes, and faster nice one, how you do it, if no, then i can help you .

it been proven that bodybuilding ISNT the way to reduce fat, and seems lots of people here seem to think it is.

Body building only works the muscles under the skin/fat, and thus you can do crunches all day long and wont see any visable differance, best way to lose fat is though CV work, and the best exercise for losing fat is swimming, and i mean proper swimming not the stuff you see the fat birds do down the local

if you do CV then throw in muscle work you will lose fat, allthough on scales you wont see much differance muscle heavyer ect.

But if you do CV and muscle work within 2 months you can get some amazing results.

remember never to do muscle workouts ie wieghts the day after you did a hard session, sinse you wont gain anything only lose what you have gained in the previous day, tearing muscles first day then repair stronger the next

Clearly you should have your own exercise video, we peons need guidance!

AmDaMan · 5 Feb 2009 at 13:16

How important is it to focus a session on your bicep?

I've heard opinions from two different people in the gym, one saying it's important, the other saying it's not as he just lets other exercises work the bicep (eg pull downs etc)

Dj_Jestar · 5 Feb 2009 at 13:17

It's not important, but if you have done all the exercises that normally shred them (i.e. anything that involves pulling) and they still feel like they have some oomph left, then there's no harm in doing some curls then. I strongly advise not doing them before other exercises. Same for tri work.

Ultra_Extreme · 5 Feb 2009 at 13:17

AmDaMan said:
How important is it to focus a session on your bicep?

I've heard opinions from two different people in the gym, one saying it's important, the other saying it's not as he just lets other exercises work the bicep (eg pull downs etc)

Its very important, if you dont curl twice a day youll get nowhere..

nero120 · 5 Feb 2009 at 14:07

Ultra_Extreme said:
Its very important, if you dont curl twice a day youll get nowhere..

Also may want to add that it's important not to tire your arms out by doing compound exercises before hand. May want to keep a day aside for just biceps. The bigger your biceps, the faster the rest of your body will develop to keep up.

Jeffstar · 5 Feb 2009 at 14:14

Don't forget the protein shakes along with your bicep curls lads!

Ultra_Extreme · 5 Feb 2009 at 14:18

nero120 said:
Also may want to add that it's important not to tire your arms out by doing compound exercises before hand. May want to keep a day aside for just biceps. The bigger your biceps, the faster the rest of your body will develop to keep up.

Good point, ive read a good few reports on squatting hampering arm development too. I mean crikey, when was the last time you saw a guy squat double bodyweight and have ANY meat on his arms?

pussy

lemonkettaz · 5 Feb 2009 at 14:25

Is it wrong ive started squats 3times a week now? I go Mon/Wed/Fri and I used to just do squats and legs on a friday, but i feel like i need to do more so I incorporate the legs and squats everytime i go?

P.s i love squatting, its the only one i can do without feeling like a girl