bent over single arm rows

thebigskev · 14-03-2005, 08:24 PM

thanx GT, im a big guy so i know wat u mean about big guys not bein so strong as im one of them although i will get a hell of alot stronger, u ave to work at it rite bro. ive been training one month under garrys watchful eye so my excecution of exercises is very strict form so like u said thatll keep me in very good stead for the future. u say i ave really good strength genetics but i can only do 10 reps of 70kg for benchpress (although i started on 35kg 5 weeks ago lol). my diets pretty good 4-5 meals a day all consisting of 50+grams of protein per meal, the only prob with me is bodyfat :shock: i weigh 21 stone at mo, do u know wat the best cardio equipment would be to buy? as i train at home, ive heard rowers burn the most calories? i would appreciate any input by anyone. thanx again for the positive feedback GT, cheers kev

. ps, ur one strong mo fo steve!!! :shock:

GTForce · 15-03-2005, 09:49 AM

Personally, I find doing cardio outside is the most enjoyable. That is what Dorian Yates did for the majority of his cardio when preparing for the Mr. Olympia. He would go for a brisk 30 minute walk around his neighbourhood first thing in the morning, although sometimes he performed 30 minutes of stationary cycling at home instead if it was pouring with rain. He always did his cardio first thing, before eating, as glycogen reserves are depleted at that time and the body will tend to turn to fat for fuel.

I usually mountain bike in the spring and summer and I ski (downhill and cross-country) in the winter for cardio. I occassionally do cardio inside (at the gym) and when I do I will follow a plan that has me using a few different machines. For example I might walk for 10 minutes on a treadmill, row for 10 minutes, do a really hard 5 minutes on the stairmaster and then walk again for 15 minutes. I cannot imagine just staying on one machine for 30 to 60 minutes. I would start to feel like a hamster on a spinning wheel.

I would hold off on purchasing any cardio equipment at this time. There are many, many cardio machines gathering dust in garages, sheds and attics all over Canada (and in Great Britain as well I'm sure). Seeing as how the weather will be improving soon why don't you just do it like Dorian.

You are fortunate to have a mentor like Garry.

Your bench is a little weak, but the dumbell row is strong. I'm sure the bench will come up soon enough.

Take care, GTForce

thebigskev · 15-03-2005, 01:36 PM

thanx GT, good advice mate. that was another question i was gonna ask, but uve just saved me from askin it, i was gona say how long should i do cardio for and how many times a week cause ive got ALOT! of fat to lose bro lol, but i also dont want to risk losin muscle by doin too much cardio, your cardio regime sounds awesome bro, skiing and stuff, i bet its really cool living out there

,i lived in portugal most of my life but unfortunatly im back here in england :cry: lol. I know my bench is weak but i just feel like every week im gettin so much stronger, the main reason its bad at the mo is cause of a tricep injury, so in 2-3 months ill be 120+kg i reckon, its onward and upwards from here man, cheers mate.. kev

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zx9rjas. · 16-03-2005, 01:08 AM

I know its way back in this post lads but are your dumbell rows to the chest/abs or just past the hip. I find rowing them further back increases the stress on the lats and less on the biceps. If you aren't doing them to the hip now, give em a go for a couple of weeks

but be prepared for less weight. Especially when following a 1.5 up 3 second down tempo (the down bit is tough)

To the hip and following that tempo (all my movements are done to thsi tempo) I can row 65kg for 8-10 reps but I think I could probably get 70Kg for the same amount. If I were doing it to the chest I probably wouldn't have enough room on a dumbell bar to fit the weights, I'd have to use a barbell bar

J

Anonymous · 16-03-2005, 06:29 AM

i,ve always done them to the chest, just copied the diagrams in books,

will give em ago the other way though

BigBezza · 23-03-2005, 04:06 PM

im only on 50kg, although that is the heaviest in our gym but at the mo im only knockin 4 good ones out so im happy with them for now!

Anonymous · 23-03-2005, 07:04 PM

what gyms that you go to bezza, get onto the owner to get some bigger ones, your gonna need em

BigBezza · 23-03-2005, 07:40 PM

jjb gym, there are some really big guys that train there so not sure if they have asked and not been granted new DB's not sure, ill put a note in tho see if i get anywhere

15-03-2005, 09:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
GTForce Making Progress Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA Posts: 198 Rep Power:	Personally, I find doing cardio outside is the most enjoyable. That is what Dorian Yates did for the majority of his cardio when preparing for the Mr. Olympia. He would go for a brisk 30 minute walk around his neighbourhood first thing in the morning, although sometimes he performed 30 minutes of stationary cycling at home instead if it was pouring with rain. He always did his cardio first thing, before eating, as glycogen reserves are depleted at that time and the body will tend to turn to fat for fuel. I usually mountain bike in the spring and summer and I ski (downhill and cross-country) in the winter for cardio. I occassionally do cardio inside (at the gym) and when I do I will follow a plan that has me using a few different machines. For example I might walk for 10 minutes on a treadmill, row for 10 minutes, do a really hard 5 minutes on the stairmaster and then walk again for 15 minutes. I cannot imagine just staying on one machine for 30 to 60 minutes. I would start to feel like a hamster on a spinning wheel. I would hold off on purchasing any cardio equipment at this time. There are many, many cardio machines gathering dust in garages, sheds and attics all over Canada (and in Great Britain as well I'm sure). Seeing as how the weather will be improving soon why don't you just do it like Dorian. You are fortunate to have a mentor like Garry. Your bench is a little weak, but the dumbell row is strong. I'm sure the bench will come up soon enough. Take care, GTForce ______________________ You don't win friends with salad

16-03-2005, 01:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
zx9rjas. Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 696 Rep Power:	I know its way back in this post lads but are your dumbell rows to the chest/abs or just past the hip. I find rowing them further back increases the stress on the lats and less on the biceps. If you aren't doing them to the hip now, give em a go for a couple of weeks but be prepared for less weight. Especially when following a 1.5 up 3 second down tempo (the down bit is tough) To the hip and following that tempo (all my movements are done to thsi tempo) I can row 65kg for 8-10 reps but I think I could probably get 70Kg for the same amount. If I were doing it to the chest I probably wouldn't have enough room on a dumbell bar to fit the weights, I'd have to use a barbell bar J ______________________ 50% of Training is nutrition 50% of Training is not overtraining If you cant gain see the above.

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14-03-2005, 08:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
thebigskev Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Mids Posts: 138 Rep Power:	thanx GT, im a big guy so i know wat u mean about big guys not bein so strong as im one of them although i will get a hell of alot stronger, u ave to work at it rite bro. ive been training one month under garrys watchful eye so my excecution of exercises is very strict form so like u said thatll keep me in very good stead for the future. u say i ave really good strength genetics but i can only do 10 reps of 70kg for benchpress (although i started on 35kg 5 weeks ago lol). my diets pretty good 4-5 meals a day all consisting of 50+grams of protein per meal, the only prob with me is bodyfat :shock: i weigh 21 stone at mo, do u know wat the best cardio equipment would be to buy? as i train at home, ive heard rowers burn the most calories? i would appreciate any input by anyone. thanx again for the positive feedback GT, cheers kev . ps, ur one strong mo fo steve!!! :shock:

15-03-2005, 01:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
thebigskev Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Mids Posts: 138 Rep Power:	thanx GT, good advice mate. that was another question i was gonna ask, but uve just saved me from askin it, i was gona say how long should i do cardio for and how many times a week cause ive got ALOT! of fat to lose bro lol, but i also dont want to risk losin muscle by doin too much cardio, your cardio regime sounds awesome bro, skiing and stuff, i bet its really cool living out there ,i lived in portugal most of my life but unfortunatly im back here in england :cry: lol. I know my bench is weak but i just feel like every week im gettin so much stronger, the main reason its bad at the mo is cause of a tricep injury, so in 2-3 months ill be 120+kg i reckon, its onward and upwards from here man, cheers mate.. kev

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Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	i,ve always done them to the chest, just copied the diagrams in books, will give em ago the other way though

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BigBezza Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wigan UK Posts: 29 Rep Power:	im only on 50kg, although that is the heaviest in our gym but at the mo im only knockin 4 good ones out so im happy with them for now!

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Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	what gyms that you go to bezza, get onto the owner to get some bigger ones, your gonna need em

23-03-2005, 07:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
BigBezza Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wigan UK Posts: 29 Rep Power:	jjb gym, there are some really big guys that train there so not sure if they have asked and not been granted new DB's not sure, ill put a note in tho see if i get anywhere