Who here lifts weights?

[taysteewonderbunny]

nuttin at the moment but me and my bro are starting P90X in the summer my buddie didn it and got some good results

Oooh. Let me know how you like that. I know it's sick, but I actually enjoyed watching the infomercial.

[stoopidheavy]

I havent lifted weights in three years but i do lift people at least five times a week and do my best to toss them around so that keeps me in shape and is way more fun than going to a traditional gym

[Invictus]

I'm switching from my current powerliftingish routine over to an 8 week olympic program. Should be interesting to see how it goes.

[DarkVampire]

If I tried to lift weights now I would probably keel over. I just made an attempt to get myself into shape by walking a few blocks. Well it only turned into a half a block and I headed home. Damn I'm winded. Didn't know how out of shape I was.

[Invictus]

Olympic lifting is fun. Hard, but fun.

[Enishi]

I've found that doing one-arm pushups on a low chair or stool is a good way of building up one's strength if you have trouble doing them on the ground.

[Invictus]

I'm currently on the "Big 21" program from Dan John's E-book on olympic lifting. If you've ever been curious about OLY lifts, check it out.

[Invictus]

Back on my original powerlifting program. I love zercher squats. How's everyone else doing?

[torn asunder]

why the hell do you love zercher squats?

still at it, similar routine still, getting weaker. my diet sucks.

[Scales]

Lately I've been only doing bodyweight, reps of stuff like sit-ups and push-ups.

I lift weights 5 times a week. Run 6 times a week and knockout ab's and swimming 3 times a week. I like to luft and workout to help me stay in good shape.

My current split is:

Monday:

Chest

Triceps

Abs

Run

Tuesday:

Back

Biceps

2 mile run

Swimming

Hamstrings

Wednesday

Run

Ab's

Thursday

Quads

Calves

Swimming

Friday

Shoulders

Traps

Abs

Run

Saturday

2 mile run

swimming

Sunday

Rest

Next time I lift with this dude I'm more hopeful my arms will be bendable and not in extreme pain.

[Invictus]

why the hell do you love zercher squats?

still at it, similar routine still, getting weaker. my diet sucks.

I love zercher squats because they have huge athletic carryover for grappling. It's great to see the look on the 350lb guy's face when you loft him up from the ground during a takedown. I blame this ability on a combination of zercher squats and power cleans.

On the other point, EAT MORE DAMMIT!

[MyViolentMachine]

My current routine is 4 days a week hiting the entier body twice over.

Right now i do

Chest/Back Monday and Thursday

Arms/Legs/Shoulders Tuesday and Friday

My focus is mostly increased strength and size. Lower reps and little rest time. It becomes my form of cardio. I could use more but it bores the hell out of me. The ipod is almost always in play to set the mood.

[torn asunder]

I love zercher squats because they have huge athletic carryover for grappling. It's great to see the look on the 350lb guy's face when you loft him up from the ground during a takedown. I blame this ability on a combination of zercher squats and power cleans.

On the other point, EAT MORE DAMMIT!

when i eat more, i get stronger, but fatter. i may just have to give in, lower the weights & raise the reps to aim for more of a fat-burning workout, which is something i was hoping to avoid.

[DropDeadGorgeous]

when i eat more, i get stronger, but fatter. i may just have to give in, lower the weights & raise the reps to aim for more of a fat-burning workout, which is something i was hoping to avoid.

How clean is your diet? I eat a lot but I eat good food. And have gained a lot of muscle and little weight.

Edited June 24, 2009 by DropDeadGorgeous

[torn asunder]

How clean is your diet?

it sucks...

i suck...

[Rev.Reverence]

Not I...I'ld get TO STRONG....I have that "Samson-Strength"... Edited June 24, 2009 by Rev.Reverence

[phee]

I would lift weights.... but they are so heavy.....

[Invictus]

when i eat more, i get stronger, but fatter. i may just have to give in, lower the weights & raise the reps to aim for more of a fat-burning workout, which is something i was hoping to avoid.

Add a conditioning day to your routine and use Tabata intervals when doing it, that'll help keep you from gaining a bunch of unwanted fat. Even with my somewhat crappy diet I managed to gain 30some lbs and lower my BF% a bit at the same time when I was doing the conditioning.

Not I...I'ld get TO STRONG....I have that "Samson-Strength"...

No such thing as too strong Rev. Not in my experience anyway.

I would lift weights.... but they are so heavy.....

Kinda the point.

[MyViolentMachine]

Also keep in mind that a lot of it is genetics and body makeup. Some combinations may work out for the look you are shootign for and others may not. A good deal of it can be overcome through the correct diet and routine and there is no set cookie cutter approach that will work for everyone.

Some peopel can get away with eating whatever and still gain lean muscle mass. Others need to really watch what they eat to not gain the mass as fat.

And of course things change with age. I used to really be able to indugle myself but lately I the extra layers are started to show so I will need to cut back on something..

[torn asunder]

Add a conditioning day to your routine and use Tabata intervals when doing it, that'll help keep you from gaining a bunch of unwanted fat. Even with my somewhat crappy diet I managed to gain 30some lbs and lower my BF% a bit at the same time when I was doing the conditioning.

i lift 3 days/week for an hour, with either squats or deads each workout, then go for at least a 2 mile run afterwards. how much more conditioning do i need, than 3 days/wk lifting, and 6 mi./wk running?

it's diet - i really can't just wing it & get within +/- 300 cal. - i'm going to have to obsess over it & log everything into fitday, like i used to, then adjust calories by 100-150 cal. increments until i start to lose fat without sacrificing strength.

i hate walking a tightrope like that, though. i don't have the patience for it, or even the time, but i guess i'm gonna have to...

[Invictus]

i lift 3 days/week for an hour, with either squats or deads each workout, then go for at least a 2 mile run afterwards. how much more conditioning do i need, than 3 days/wk lifting, and 6 mi./wk running?

it's diet - i really can't just wing it & get within +/- 300 cal. - i'm going to have to obsess over it & log everything into fitday, like i used to, then adjust calories by 100-150 cal. increments until i start to lose fat without sacrificing strength.

i hate walking a tightrope like that, though. i don't have the patience for it, or even the time, but i guess i'm gonna have to...

Well, good luck then. I've been counting, and yeah it sucks, but it's necessary.

[torn asunder]

Well, good luck then. I've been counting, and yeah it sucks, but it's necessary.

sorry - hope i didn't come across as a jerk, i've had a shitty couple days.

thanks for the input!

[Invictus]

sorry - hope i didn't come across as a jerk, i've had a shitty couple days.

thanks for the input!

Not at all, I really get what a pain it is keeping track of calories. Believe me, every time I try to stop and just wing it I'm forced right back to counting again.

[Simon Bar Sinister]

super strength, indeed!

[Draco1958]

I want to get into weight lifting again. @ things are stopping me, 1 need to get my shoulder checked, did something to it back in Dec and it's still not right and clear out the garage enough to set up my weight bench. Once that is done, I'll set up an open invitation for people interested to come by and work out with me, I need the motivation.