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looks good enough to me
I'm an idiot, inb4 you guys tell me, but Do NOT armwrestle like ever if you value your lifting.
Last weekend after the footy at the pub I took on some guy who was clearly stronger than me but I held him for a while, since then I've had pain above my elbow and up my outer arm. Today I hit bench and dips and now its excruciating. Might have to lay off for a week or two and hit legs real hard.
Last weekend after the footy at the pub I took on some guy who was clearly stronger than me but I held him for a while, since then I've had pain above my elbow and up my outer arm. Today I hit bench and dips and now its excruciating. Might have to lay off for a week or two and hit legs real hard.
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Similar to tennis elbow?
Managed it myself a few months back - it takes time. The biggest issue is making sure you have a bend in the arm if you do lat raises and really concentrate on loading the shoulder.
Made the same mistake. Was out of the gym for 4-6 weeks. I stupidly in that time kept trying to lift which set me back longer.
One of the worst things in the world. Will never do it again.
You at least need good form as well. Even easier to mess it up if you don't. I think we've all been there sigh.
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The pain is sort of like when I used to get throwers arm pain, like from javelin, but maybe a little higher. Just above the thick tendon at the side/back of arm. I tried to bench on it 3 days after, and was in intense pain, and sometimes it radiates up the mid arm, so I've been hitting legs only. Its been 9 days now and its still there. The scary thing is its right where the bone breaks in armwrestling.
Syphoncom I was using technique, but tried to hold too long, and well if you don't train specifically for aw, then injuries are possible, but definitely not worth it when lifting.
Just hope its ok in a few weeks max
The pain is sort of like when I used to get throwers arm pain, like from javelin, but maybe a little higher. Just above the thick tendon at the side/back of arm. I tried to bench on it 3 days after, and was in intense pain, and sometimes it radiates up the mid arm, so I've been hitting legs only. Its been 9 days now and its still there. The scary thing is its right where the bone breaks in armwrestling.
Syphoncom I was using technique, but tried to hold too long, and well if you don't train specifically for aw, then injuries are possible, but definitely not worth it when lifting.
Just hope its ok in a few weeks max
Considered seeing about it?
I injured myself playing soccer a lifetime ago and was walking around in pain, carrying groceries etc. Turned out I'd broken my wrist, vertically from arm to hand.
Well, unless you go to emergency at a hospital, you'd have to get a referral probably. I used to go to some place that would just xray and bulkbill on the spot which was amazing, but that's shut down. No idea now. But I mean 9 days for an armwrestling injury is a while. Tendons take forever sure, but radiating, bad pain doesn't sound good. I've had biceps and tricep tendonitis and even at their worst (prior to injections) I didn't feel like I'd fail a lift. I dunno, just food for thought. gl man.
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hey guys, I am 25 and two weeks ago I said enough is enough and I decided to diet and exercise. I used to be super active, play footy ect after two years off I stacked on the weight. I am weighing in now at 119.1 kgs. I am 185cm so my BMI is obese, here is no denying that. I started my diet at 126kgs two weeks ago. I am on no specific diet, no sugars, chocolate, alcohol, take away and all that jazz. I watch my calories. I have lost some weight which is fantastic by riding my bike to the gym and walking on the treadmill for 1hr a day.
I am posting here to ask the simple question, does weightlifting help with weightloss? I am not wanting to build up massive biceps and chest ect, just purely leg strength as it will help me more in footy next season.
IF its okay and helps, I am thinking of doing squats presses' raises all that jazz.
Any help and weight loss tips would be tops.
I am posting here to ask the simple question, does weightlifting help with weightloss? I am not wanting to build up massive biceps and chest ect, just purely leg strength as it will help me more in footy next season.
IF its okay and helps, I am thinking of doing squats presses' raises all that jazz.
Any help and weight loss tips would be tops.
Anaerobic Exercise (weightlifting fits in this category) is definitely beneficial to fat loss. You burn calories while exercising and it also increases your metabolism so your body can repair itself.
Yeah weights are extremely beneficial for weight loss, arguably better than cardio exercise. I'd recommend at least 50% of your gym sessions involve weights.
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What are some basic exercises i can do?
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Great work so far! You won't need to do anything magic with your diet for now just cut out the rubbish and you will lose weight, keep going with it! Keep eating as much food as you can whilst losing weight, if you hit a bit of a stall then eat slightly less for the following couple of weeks.
Don't get caught in the trap of to much cardio, people think cardio is the key to weight loss but resistance training because its not aerobically taxing on the body it doesn't burn as many calories. The real benefit resistance training has over cardio is the breaking down and rebuilding of muscle fibres, building more lean muscle means you burn more calories. Cardio does not have anywhere near the same affect of building lean muscle as cardio does. But combine both for optimal fat loss, just don't get caught up with spending hours on a treadmill.
Do 3 full body workouts a week;
Make sure you warm up first don't go lifting heaviest weights first
All exercises 3 sets x 8-12 reps, find a weight the push you to complete 12 reps 45 second rest between sets.
Squats or leg press (leg press may be a better option if you have never squatted before and you can build confidence in the gym first)
Leg extension
Lying/seated leg curl for hamstrings
Chest exercise - whether it be bench press, machine chest press or dumbbell press (maybe do a different one each day you train)
Back exercises - lat pull down or seated row (once again mix it up session to session)
Shoulders - dumbbell shoulder press
Bicep - dumbbell curl, barbell curl
Tricep - rope extension, pulldown, dips
Just you tube each exercise if you don't have any idea how or what to do.
After a 4-5 weeks add in another chest and back exercise. I would suggest every 3rd week up your weights, if you are a newbie you will progress quickly. Then after 3 months you could look at splitting up your work out into body parts.
Good luck, feel free to ask any questions.
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if you know someone capable enough then get them to teach you how to deadlift and squat correctly and you'll be well on your way...i'd also throw some single stuff (step ups, split squats, reverse lunges) in there too in the meantime which will be very hard for you at your weight but that's the point
Freddie everything Saj has said is great - youtube each exercise so you know what they are. It helps.
However, DO NOT TRY DIPS. If you are 120kgs and just starting out with weights that is a sure fire way to rip a pec or dislocate a shoulder.
Good luck with everything!
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Just received my CoC #1.5 gripper today. The step up from the #1 is perfect - closed it easily, but only 2-3 times.
Also into my final two days of a double smolov jr cycle [bench + zercher squat]. If I survive I'm excited to see what kind of gainz I get!
Also into my final two days of a double smolov jr cycle [bench + zercher squat]. If I survive I'm excited to see what kind of gainz I get!
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Good point, bench dips with feet on the ground/bent knees or better yet the machine that allows you to do assisted dips.
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Does assisted dips and pullups really help you get to a point where you can do so without any assistance?
Also, been doing much more sets of deadlifts lately, and I've noticed my lower back is sore. Now it seems stupid to google if this was normal or not, but I decided to, and apparently it may be a sign of bad form?
Entirely possible tbh, already researched and that rolling up the bar on your shin is definitely something I have not been doing when DLing.
Also, been doing much more sets of deadlifts lately, and I've noticed my lower back is sore. Now it seems stupid to google if this was normal or not, but I decided to, and apparently it may be a sign of bad form?
Entirely possible tbh, already researched and that rolling up the bar on your shin is definitely something I have not been doing when DLing.
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If you don't know what good deadlift form is, it's pretty much a guarantee yours is bad.
Google 'correct deadlift form' probably a good place to start. Then use light weight to get the technique right.
Usually bad form comes from dudes with weak hamstrings/glutes trying to lift heavy. I see it all the time.
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The amount of deadlifting you can do depends not only on form, but also on bodytype. Those that are built to deadlift tend to handle a lot more volume than those who aren't.
Basically long arms = natural deadlifter short arms = more challenging
First step is working out if you should be pulling conventional or sumo.
http://www.reddit.com/r/weightroom/comments/25mery/how_to_determine_sumo_or_conventional_deadlifts/
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