Going forward?

Richard · 09-12-2007, 11:31 PM

Hey, thats ok mate im used to constructive criticism!

I was on HST but it was only a temporary fix, i wanted a short break from split routine. I have been on this for about 3 weeks now and am enjoying it.

Despite the fact i have small t-rex arms i do seem to be able to curl quite alot where as i have not trained my legs at all until very recently and have kneww injuries, but i am getting stronger in that area fast so when i am lifting more weight i may feel wiped out but until then im fine.

I put the workout in the wrong order and do always do the bigger muscles first, also forgot to mention that day 3 includes some lat pulldowns as gaining width is a priority at the moment.

Young Gun · 10-12-2007, 05:18 PM

Your probably not curling right. I curl less than 1 sixth of what I squat. (16.66% and you do 75%) Somethings not right there is it. Great tip I learned from bodyworks to check. Your static strength is stronger than your positive. If you can't hold the weight steady without a back arch at all points in the lift your not doing it right.

Richard · 10-12-2007, 06:54 PM

I am very careful with form on bicep curls and dont swing, elbows are locked in place and i curl slowly and under control.

It really is just weak legs, as i said i have never trained them until now. They are getting stronger quickly and my knee injuries aren't flaring up so i am upping the weight all the time.

Richard · 10-12-2007, 10:38 PM

Just got back from the gym

I did the day 1 workout and paid extra attenton to the form on the curls and i can keep the whole of my body still except the arms of course, but bear in mind it is a pre-set 30kg bar.

The legs are getting stronger too as i upped the weight on the leg press to 100kg. I am upping the weight on everything to make sure i hit muscular failure on a regular basis.

**Tall** · 10-12-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Young Gun

Your probably not curling right. I curl less than 1 sixth of what I squat. (16.66% and you do 75%) Somethings not right there is it. Great tip I learned from bodyworks to check. Your static strength is stronger than your positive. If you can't hold the weight steady without a back arch at all points in the lift your not doing it right.

Almost YG... He's just not squatting enough

Keep trying to up the weight on your squats mate and your ratios will soon even out

Richard · 11-12-2007, 08:09 PM

Thats the plan! Thanks mate

09-12-2007, 11:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
Richard Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 78 Rep Power:	Re: Going forward? Hey, thats ok mate im used to constructive criticism! I was on HST but it was only a temporary fix, i wanted a short break from split routine. I have been on this for about 3 weeks now and am enjoying it. Despite the fact i have small t-rex arms i do seem to be able to curl quite alot where as i have not trained my legs at all until very recently and have kneww injuries, but i am getting stronger in that area fast so when i am lifting more weight i may feel wiped out but until then im fine. I put the workout in the wrong order and do always do the bigger muscles first, also forgot to mention that day 3 includes some lat pulldowns as gaining width is a priority at the moment.

10-12-2007, 05:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
Young Gun Illuminati Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,539 Rep Power:	Re: Going forward? Your probably not curling right. I curl less than 1 sixth of what I squat. (16.66% and you do 75%) Somethings not right there is it. Great tip I learned from bodyworks to check. Your static strength is stronger than your positive. If you can't hold the weight steady without a back arch at all points in the lift your not doing it right.

10-12-2007, 06:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
Richard Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 78 Rep Power:	Re: Going forward? I am very careful with form on bicep curls and dont swing, elbows are locked in place and i curl slowly and under control. It really is just weak legs, as i said i have never trained them until now. They are getting stronger quickly and my knee injuries aren't flaring up so i am upping the weight all the time.

10-12-2007, 10:38 PM	#24 (permalink)
Richard Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 78 Rep Power:	Re: Going forward? Just got back from the gym I did the day 1 workout and paid extra attenton to the form on the curls and i can keep the whole of my body still except the arms of course, but bear in mind it is a pre-set 30kg bar. The legs are getting stronger too as i upped the weight on the leg press to 100kg. I am upping the weight on everything to make sure i hit muscular failure on a regular basis.

11-12-2007, 08:09 PM	#26 (permalink)
Richard Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 78 Rep Power:	Re: Going forward? Thats the plan! Thanks mate

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