Stay/get back in shape...Vol: Motivation

[nipxd]

Originally Posted by drock2010

What kind of workouts do you guys do to work on your shoulders?

I been doing a lot of pushups on my Iron Gym but I dont really feel like it targets my shoulders more my chest and triceps.

Look at push ups as reverse bench, and bench press works out your pecs primarily, and triceps secondary.

For shoulders i often do Shoulder shrugs (up and down, not back and forth cuz this may mess up your rotators)

Overhead shoulder press
Incline bench
Lateral dumb bell raise

 

[drock2010]

Originally Posted by NiPxD

Originally Posted by drock2010

What kind of workouts do you guys do to work on your shoulders?

I been doing a lot of pushups on my Iron Gym but I dont really feel like it targets my shoulders more my chest and triceps.

Look at push ups as reverse bench, and bench press works out your pecs primarily, and triceps secondary.

For shoulders i often do Shoulder shrugs (up and down, not back and forth cuz this may mess up your rotators)

Overhead shoulder press
Incline bench
Lateral dumb bell raise

ok cool

and since I do pushups is that a good workout for my chest/triceps, then I can use weights for other muscles (shoulders, biceps, etc.)

 

[nipxd]

Originally Posted by drock2010

ok cool

and since I do pushups is that a good workout for my chest/triceps, then I can use weights for other muscles (shoulders, biceps, etc.)

Push ups is definitely a good work out for chest/triceps. But if you're at the gym and equipments are available then i you should def. varyyour work out with other exercies for your chest/biceps like bench, fly, etc

A buddy of mine whos a personal trainer told me that all he does is cardio and major exercies (bench, dead lift, squat,...) because these exercises targetmultiple muscle groups. Like bench. He never works out his triceps cuz he knows everytime he benches a good session then his triceps are fried.

 

[nealraj006]

Cheerios taste pretty good, but they're definitely not the best cereal out there.
I love dried fruits. Lately I've been snacking on them. Dates, cranberries, raisins, etc. Anyone mess with goji berries or any of those super foods?

 

[dark chocolate]

Originally Posted by NiPxD

Originally Posted by bxbadboy90

What are some good workouts to abs. Ive been doing crunches and sit-ups for the past three weeks and no results

Crunches and sit ups put tons of pressure on your spine. In addition, after 10-15 reps your ab muscles become null to the work out. Lately researches recommend to eliminate these 2 exercises from your routine.

You should do:

Plank
Side Plank
Leg raise
Bicycle kick
V kick
Grab bag

And other exercises that require your abs to work as secondary support, you know, those that make you brace your abs really hard for better result like lunge, dead lifts

You cannot spot reduce in the attempt to see your abs. Doing crunches or any other exercise until the cows come home, won't make any difference unless youreduce your overall body fat. Simply put if you want to see your abs, eat well, eat clean, do cardio. I know many marathoners who don't do any ab work atall, yet have wicked definition in most places that many wished they had.

 

[mr monday niight]

For a healthy sandwich, this looks amazingg

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Baby salad and cherry tomatoes:



Smoked and aged Austrian ham:



Pork roast:



Venison salami:



Edamer cheese, hot green peppers and pickles:



Hot mustard, and red pepper sauce:



Finished sandwich:

 

[kicx]

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

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Baby salad and cherry tomatoes:



Smoked and aged Austrian ham:



Pork roast:



Venison salami:



Edamer cheese, hot green peppers and pickles:



Hot mustard, and red pepper sauce:



Finished sandwich:

there goes my diet, (off to subway)

 

[wawaweewa]

None of you use Gym Chalk?

Strange fellows.

 

[i3]

Got damn that sandwhich is incredible, definitely a nice meal if you want to take a break from your normal eating schedule.

Almond Peanut Butter? That stuff is 2x the amount of my already organic PB... although I might try it sometime.

Is there anyone else who exercises and craves healthy food? Lol. I need to remember to eat less junk food, and more proportions (similar to junk food binges)on my cheat meals..

 

[al audi]

its ok i work out like 6-7 days a week on avg.

sweet potatoe fries, beer battered onion rings, bacon cheeseburger

btw i didnt ask for this, Pauly gave it to me. DIRTY BULKING FTW

like 5 cookies today too, omg the cookies are sooooooooooo freaking good.

 

[durden7]

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

None of you use Gym Chalk?

Strange fellows.

Most gyms dont allow it.

 

[mr monday niight]

So it's ok to eat bad food while bulking?

I wanna get down to about 150..then bulk to around 180-190

 

[al audi]

Originally Posted by Durden7

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

None of you use Gym Chalk?

Strange fellows.

Most gyms dont allow it.

gym chalk IS NOT allowed in my gym.

 

[in yo nostril]

ive always wanted to use chalk at the gym just to see peoples faces when the %%*@ ends up all over the floor

 

[al audi]

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

So it's ok to eat bad food while bulking?

I wanna get down to about 150..then bulk to around 180-190

NO MONDAY

not at all......i guess you can call this a cheat day, i cheat A LOT

but thing is over the years ive built up this super human like metabolism

all joking aside im fat as hell right now, this is pathetic. i needa get my abs back asap. ill start tomorrow.

 

[wawaweewa]

Originally Posted by Al Audi

Originally Posted by Durden7

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

None of you use Gym Chalk?

Strange fellows.

Most gyms dont allow it.

gym chalk IS NOT allowed in my gym.

Not allowed in the normal one I go to either. I pretend to be oblivious to it.

Honestly, just use it. Most likely no one will say anything. It's one of those general rules and a bizarre one at that.

 

[durden7]

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

Originally Posted by Al Audi

Originally Posted by Durden7

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

None of you use Gym Chalk?

Strange fellows.

Most gyms dont allow it.

gym chalk IS NOT allowed in my gym.

Not allowed in the normal one I go to either. I pretend to be oblivious to it.

Ohhhh, youre one of THOSE guys.

 

[al audi]

Originally Posted by Durden7

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

Originally Posted by Al Audi

Originally Posted by Durden7

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

None of you use Gym Chalk?

Strange fellows.

Most gyms dont allow it.

gym chalk IS NOT allowed in my gym.

Not allowed in the normal one I go to either. I pretend to be oblivious to it.

Ohhhh, youre one of THOSE guys.

i bet he is REAL loud too during every set

i know THOSE guys.

wawa you SLAM and DROP weights too dont you

then dont PUT the weight back

ooo i bet you leave everything real sweaty also huh?!?!

o yea ya prolly talk for 5 minutes between each set about yankees and red sox too huh?

 

[wawaweewa]

Originally Posted by Durden7

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

Originally Posted by Al Audi

Originally Posted by Durden7

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

None of you use Gym Chalk?

Strange fellows.

Most gyms dont allow it.

gym chalk IS NOT allowed in my gym.

Not allowed in the normal one I go to either. I pretend to be oblivious to it.

Ohhhh, youre one of THOSE guys.

Yes, I will not follow a borderline mentally handicapped "rule".

Seriously, what is the logic behind it? Cleanliness?

 

[wawaweewa]

Originally Posted by Al Audi

Originally Posted by Durden7

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

Originally Posted by Al Audi

Originally Posted by Durden7

Originally Posted by wawaweewa

None of you use Gym Chalk?

Strange fellows.

Most gyms dont allow it.

gym chalk IS NOT allowed in my gym.

Not allowed in the normal one I go to either. I pretend to be oblivious to it.

Ohhhh, youre one of THOSE guys.

i bet he is REAL loud too during every set

i know THOSE guys.

wawa you SLAM and DROP weights too dont you

then dont PUT the weight back

ooo i bet you leave everything real sweaty also huh?!?!

o yea ya prolly talk for 5 minutes between each set about yankees and red sox too huh?

hahaha

Of course!

Na. Actually I'm one of the quieter and more considerate ones in the gym.
I'm the dumb %%% who actually re racks the entire bar.

 

[mastamind89]

Al Audi- I just made some cookies, couldn't help myself

I'm in major need of some new gloves, mine are rather torn.

Working out back tomorrow, my favorite day

 

[al audi]

so am i but these guys crack me up. an they always look at me like why doesnt he join us?

 

[mr monday niight]

i gotta read up on gym etiquette before i make myself look like a fool

 

[al audi]

Originally Posted by Mastamind89

Al Audi- I just made some cookies, couldn't help myself

I'm in major need of some new gloves, mine are rather torn.

Working out back tomorrow, my favorite day

i love nike pro/nike dri fit stuff gloves

im a real nike head in the gym........i have like one thing under armour.

 

[keepzdasneakz]

Where's Supreme Ape at? I wanna ask him how long it took him to get down to where he was just lifting/cardio right after. I personally think the running inthe morning then lifting at night is working really well but when I have a rather hectic morning this becomes impossible sometimes.