Weight Training For Beginners

[rbjet]

^ I reckon that's the best way to do it Mika. Feels the best for me anyway.

[STIFLR]

  On 23/07/2012 at 9:26 PM, Adamski said:

Nah mate, I use the rule "If you can't hang onto it it's too heavy"

I do use chalk though and that alone makes a huge difference. Didn't need straps on 240kg, just chalk.

that's a good effort, well done! Same I use chalk, also do use straps on some exercises

[Adamski]

I don't use straps on deads but have used them doing heavy dumbell rows though. I use farmers walks etc to increase grip strength. Even assistance work (say 5x10 at 120 for deads) is great for grip strength.

[Adamski]

Today was tough, feeling a bit weak after a crappy nights sleep (damn kids!) so only managed the 5x160, 5x170 and 5x180 deads in my program. Tried for a single at 220kg but failed.

Next time gadget!

[STIFLR]

Bad luck mate. What rest periods do you have between sets?

Had my first sesh back at the Righouse last night in 4.5 weeks. Felt like a first timer with the weights I was lifting and bloody sore already!!

[adie]

Im really loving lifting weights. have seen more results in a month of weight lifting than I have in a year of the cardio stuff I was doing.

Makes going to the gym more enjoyable. Just a shame it hurts so much to walk for a few days after doing legs.

[Adamski]

Since I lift at lunch in the work gym I only have 45mins to get through my main lifts and assistance lifts so not much break at all between lifts. 3 mins at best I'd say.

[bossmang]

lucky bugger ^^ has a work gym!

[rbjet]

I wish I had a gym at work. Would make life easier and my day so much more enjoyable.

[Adamski]

$3/week