http://training.fitness.com/ Share training tips and ask questions about working out in the weight room. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:28:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://training.fitness.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://training.fitness.com/ http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/speed-box-squats-43495.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:54:50 GMT i am doing speed box squats on fridays now, and i am wondering what % of a 1RM of my best box squat i should use. westside barbell reccommends 50-60% WITH bands or chains, so should i go with 60-70% without chains/bands? i am getting chains and bands soon by the way ;D one moe... i am doing speed box squats on fridays now, and i am wondering what % of a 1RM of my best box squat i should use.

westside barbell reccommends 50-60% WITH bands or chains, so should i go with 60-70% without chains/bands?

i am getting chains and bands soon by the way ;D

one moe thing--does the weight really matter THAT MUCH as long as you are developing maximum force and power? ]]> Weight Training Proteinboy http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/speed-box-squats-43495.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/need-help-exercise-plan-43493.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:18:56 GMT Hello : )
I've been on a diet for a while now and have managed to lost about 74lbs, however this has been without the aid of exercise. I've still got another 74+lbs to go and want to make sure its lost the healthy way to ensure that it will STAY off.

That being said, my past exercise routines have never been so successful and i find it difficult to know when to do cardio and then when to do weights etc. Since i have lots of fat to burn, i need help with a weekly exercise routine to help effectively burn the fat off, incorporating cardio, strength, reps etc.

The only equipment i have access to is a treadmill, rowing machine, exercise stretch cord (thing) and some dumbbells.

If anyone can give me advise, would be very grateful!

I want to lose weight and TONE at the same time. Gotta burn that fat away....: )

x ]]> Weight Training Nadia http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/need-help-exercise-plan-43493.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/experiance-chinup-training-43492.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:01:48 GMT what seems to be the most effective way to train chinups--those of you who have achieved 20 or more chinups in a row. i am at that level now, and i am wondering how other people above my level look at chinup training---frequency, intensity(1 max set...or 3 moderate sets), what variations? ... what seems to be the most effective way to train chinups--those of you who have achieved 20 or more chinups in a row.
i am at that level now, and i am wondering how other people above my level look at chinup training---frequency, intensity(1 max set...or 3 moderate sets), what variations?

looking for some new, effective ways to train the chinup ]]> Weight Training Proteinboy http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/experiance-chinup-training-43492.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/need-help-starting-weight-training-43491.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:22:52 GMT I need your help guys (and gals).

I'm getting back in the swing of things and I need to know your advise on my training program. My goal is to lose weight.

I'm going to work on a 2232 cal died. I'm 33 years old, 6'3" and current 275 lbs.

My new job allows me to hit the gym at lunch, then either grab something fast to eat. I have 30 minutes at the gym that I can dedicate to working out each day. Drive time, changing clothes and showering eat up the remainder of my hour(ish) break.

I've been hitting the cardio for a week now. A mix of elliptical and treadmill, always at a pace that has me sweating withing 5 minutes and continuing to sweat for the total 30 minutes. I'm usually above my target HR zone when I have the machines check me.

I'm assuming I should not stick with cardio all 5 days of the week. That's where I need your help.

Should I alternate days where I do cardio and do weight training since I doubt I have time for both?
What moves should I do starting out?

Any advice is appreciated.

P.S. The gym I go to only has free weights, no machines. ]]> Weight Training Tropez http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/need-help-starting-weight-training-43491.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/strange-chinese-bench-43486.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:36:34 GMT A new kind of a bench press? Why don't we make this another exercise? How is that 120kg? They have different system in China for weigts? ]]> Weight Training Jaroslaw http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/strange-chinese-bench-43486.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/starting-gym-43481.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:43:25 GMT Sorry didn't know where else to post this...

Anyway, does anyone have any idea how much it costs to start up a gym in a city? For example, starting a Gold's Gym in Boston (equipment, rent, employees, etc)? Also, what is the average maximum number of members that most gyms allow? (not maximum occupancy, but how many people they will let sign up for a membership).

Thanks for any help, I really appreciate it. ]]> Weight Training jewfro18 http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/starting-gym-43481.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/workout-pain-questions-43479.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:28:53 GMT I heard that in order to gain muscle and strength, your arms need to be in pain after lifting weights. I just want to know, when they talk about "pain", to what extent do they define the word pain? Also, is it okay if my arms are in "mild pain" and they feel a bit numb? My arms feel that way for 1-2 hours before the mild pain goes away. Am I doing it properly? ]]> Weight Training midm3d http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/workout-pain-questions-43479.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/what-type-workout-43464.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:36:38 GMT I've been working out on and off for the past years, mostly for sports. But as I get older, and dont have the same amount of time for sports, I've noticed myself gaining weight and start seeing some flab.

I'm looking to get into a workout regimen that will allow me to gain strength, be fit and be flexible, as opposed to one where I get bulky and strong since I won't be needing it for sports. As an example, think the muscle type/structure of michael jordan or brad pitt (fit and lean, more squaring shape, though not necessarily as muscular as they if it ain't possible) rather than LL cool J (massive and strong, on the rounder shape).

I know the type of workouts and weights used influences how the formation of the muscles go, and would like to ask what type of training / workouts and sets should I be doing to achieve what I'm looking for.

I'm 6'1 and about 200lbs, just fyi.

Thanks ]]> Weight Training arzoo http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/what-type-workout-43464.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/if-you-dont-want-loose-weight-when-best-time-weight-train-43450.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:34:14 GMT I've been going between 9-10 pm but I thinks thats too late but at the same time I have so much energy at that time.I think its too late because I have to eat not long after exercising but than I can't sleep shortly after eating so I end up sleeping too late. So when is the best time to exercise? I've heard buddhists say its either at sunrise or dawn because you're body is n'sync with the energy of the sun..or something like that, and indeed the gym is most full at around 4-5pm, so is that the best time? ]]> Weight Training redbottle http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/if-you-dont-want-loose-weight-when-best-time-weight-train-43450.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/stiff-muscles-43442.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:31:36 GMT I didn't do weights for loooong time. When i lift dumbbells, my muscles begin to stiff. I warm up and everything but muscles will soften/ relax only after 1 - 2 hours. With 3kg weights there's no problem but 5kg weights make my muscles go rigid.
I think at the moment 5kg is too much weight. is this the cause? ]]> Weight Training Karletto http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/stiff-muscles-43442.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/workout-advice-43439.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:19:47 GMT Hey all,
I'm 18 in a month, 60kgs, 6ft 1.
Classed as underweight for my age, weight and height.
I'm enlisting to the army when i turn 18 and want to be fit by the time i go on training.
it gives me probably, around 5 months, maybe.
i want to bulk up a bit, but nothing ridiculous. Just so i have definition, my main goal is strength and fitness, not looks.
any suggestions?
Cheers,
Brendan. ]]> Weight Training Fit-freak-91 http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/workout-advice-43439.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/very-important-question-43425.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:13:22 GMT i have been reading a lot from westside barbell, where they take their training advice and training experiments from elite lifters. i am not an elite lifter. would it be a bad idea to lift with the same principles as the elite lifters at westside? ie: speed day, max effort day, switching... i have been reading a lot from westside barbell, where they take their training advice and training experiments from elite lifters.

i am not an elite lifter.

would it be a bad idea to lift with the same principles as the elite lifters at westside? ie: speed day, max effort day, switching core exercises every 2 weeks, using bands, chains, box squatting, deadlifting very infrequently and using the conjugate method..etc?

because i know that if someone wants to become a huge bodybuilder, you cant go straight to ronnie coleman's workouts and expect it to work.

so im just wondering if its the same principle with strength training to become elite. :SaiyanSmilie_anim:

thankyou ]]> Weight Training Proteinboy http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/very-important-question-43425.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/seated-oh-press-vs-standing-oh-press-43424.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:29:31 GMT westside advocates the seated press from a pin at chin level. what i am wondering is why, and what the benefits are from doing a seated press vs a standing press. i mean, it makes more sense to press while standing right? when in real life do you have to sit down and push something above the... westside advocates the seated press from a pin at chin level. what i am wondering is why, and what the benefits are from doing a seated press vs a standing press.

i mean, it makes more sense to press while standing right? when in real life do you have to sit down and push something above the head?

thanks ]]> Weight Training Proteinboy http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/seated-oh-press-vs-standing-oh-press-43424.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/time-get-angry-x-43418.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:05:40 GMT Hi, not sure if it is living with so many people in my first term in uni (college) or whatever, but over the past 8 weeks I have had 2 week long colds. Proper colds not just the sniffles. Didn't know whether to work out or not but it seems like most people recommend resting up and not working out. So I took time off gym.

Now, f*** my life, I wake up again today starting to feel like crap. Trouble is I am sort of part of a challenge between my flat or as you guys probably call it 'frat house' or something lol, a challenge involving physical/strength/sporty events. I wanna win. And, I love the gym and working out. And, most of all, I have just begun doing Rippetoe's Starting Strength and don't wanna lose progress on that.

I am now thinking, I am gonna workout and train hard whatever happens. **** it, Just power through. Ur thoughts? Will I make the same gains in strength and fitness if i have a bit of a cold? Any tips? Also any tips to make my cold piss off before it really starts?

Bye for now ]]> Weight Training dude123 http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/time-get-angry-x-43418.html http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/westside-cable-crunches-43413.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:20:51 GMT westside barbell really advocates these, and have just made a pulley system so i can do them, the only thing is, i dont know correct form. are you supposed to lean away from the pulley, and crunch your entire midsection and trunk until your chest and back is paralell to the floor? or are... westside barbell really advocates these, and have just made a pulley system so i can do them, the only thing is, i dont know correct form.

are you supposed to lean away from the pulley, and crunch your entire midsection and trunk until your chest and back is paralell to the floor?

or

are you just supposed to stand up straight and cruch down with your abs like a lying crunch?

thanks ]]> Weight Training Proteinboy http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/westside-cable-crunches-43413.html