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ddog:
Bstrong86, I generally do 2 muscle groups a session, and normally all my work outs are rather high intensity, I tend to super set a lot. Ive been looking for something new simply because I generally cycle through the same basic routines Ive been doing since highschool, I really just started doing various grips and slow reps ect. and its been great. I should do a month or so of just intense body weight stuff.
ericownsyou5, I just started working legs to any real extent and have also seen real improvement in a lot of areas. I am really annoyed however because I cant squat worth anything, im not sure if my form just sucks but putting 45s on each side is pretty much as heavy as I get. The leg press machine how ever I can go five 45 plates each side and do sets of 10 so I know my legs aren't weak. I guess just time and patience will tell. As soon as I get a work out partner im sure they can help me in that area as well.
Det, TEACH ME TO SQUAT. hahaha, I have never been much into bar bench press to be honest, I prefer to use dumbbells instead, Ive maxed out at my gym since their dumbbells only go up to 100. I used to think my chest was probably the strongest thing on me and that when I lost my body fat it would look incredible, but its seriously lacking. Im not sure if this is because ive dislocated my shoulders so many times and some how when I do chest I overcompensate or something but its built a fire in me to focus on my chest and figure out how to sculpt it.
I have been thinking of doing a body building competition in the next two years to have a fitness goal. Guess we will see what happens.
Yeah, while I can leg press insane numbers - the amount I can squat is moderated. I know this is due to 1) back/core strength limitations and 2) form.
Canada is a long way from Texas but I have some advice.
1) Look up. This won't help you lift more but should help protect your neck.
2) Thrust your hips. This will likely help you lift more since you are using a strong part of your body.
3) Good form means sitting back and not sticking your knees past your toes. Good balance can help. Make sure you use good form and help this develop your balance if you need it. Depending on mass distribution this may require you to lean forward more which will definitely require back/core strength.
4) Sometimes (not usually) when I squat my abs are the sorest part of my body the next day because I was really using them to stabilize.
5) If I feel my back is limiting me last time I squat I may do a back workout just because I know my back is limiting me, not my legs.