Working Out/Staying in shape-thread

**281** · 12-11-2013, 10:30 AM

Humility say to do cardio...
Ego says to do weights...

Ego usually wins lol!

I make a conscious effort to hit the gym at least 5 times a week, can be tough at times because I work full-time and go to school at night. It's tough but can't put a price tag staying healthy.

When I was younger and in the military, I could not get past weighing more 150lbs. At 5 '9", I've always been a skinny kid. Fast forward, I'm now 211 , can bench 275, military press 205, & squat 305. All max of course and I'm older now. I definitely recognize that the older I get, the longer it takes to my body to recover. It used to be the next sore that got me, not anymore, it's the second day sore lol!

I've found that doing squats is probably one of the best exercises for the entire body. Until I got a personal trainer and really learned how to do them properly, I was amazed how much energy it requires. I'll be the first to say, a lot of weight is not required. 135lbs is more than enough to get a great workout! You'd be surprised how much doing squats works the core!

Deadlifts are great too! I would definitely like to point something out, technique is essential to any type of weightlifting. If I can't handle the weight by myself, I shouldn't be doing it.

Some of my favorites exercises:

Squats
Front squats
Lunges
Standing military press
Bench - flat, incline
Tri's
Biceps
Back
Abs - try haha

One final note: Diet is the most important factor imho!

**GenesisCoupe** · 12-11-2013, 10:52 AM

Something tells me i'll be doing deadlifts today from all the talk about it. haha

**a g thang** · 12-11-2013, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by GenesisCoupe

I like them, but don't do them.

Where do you go to workout Raf?

I go to the L.A fitness in Glendale heights haven't gone since the reopen but I heard it's extra nice

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**a g thang** · 12-11-2013, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by wrx495

hey!
instead of benching every try DB pressing? much much more harder with lighter weight because you have to control each weight individually
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I prefer dumbbells over the barbellI also especially incline dumbbell press

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**GenesisCoupe** · 12-11-2013, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by a g thang

I go to the L.A fitness in Glendale heights haven't gone since the reopen but I heard it's extra nice

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Y u no go to Centennial with me

**FUNX650** · 12-11-2013, 12:37 PM

Bob

**a g thang** · 12-11-2013, 01:00 PM

this video was funny haha http://youtu.be/gxvvwi1iRAE

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**a g thang** · 12-11-2013, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by GenesisCoupe

Y u no go to Centennial with me

It's cheap and never really packed I get in and out. You should switch to L.A lol you'll get work done!

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**DaVinciAutoSpa** · 12-11-2013, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by CCC4me

Are you on a 7 day fast at this point, or truly some form of IF (i.e. 18 hours before a meal)?

I fast for 16 hours with an 8 hour eating window. So far it works for me. Mental clarity, more energy. I worked out in a fasted state and the pump was sick.

**GenesisCoupe** · 12-12-2013, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by a g thang

It's cheap and never really packed I get in and out. You should switch to L.A lol you'll get work done!

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Too far for me man

i used to go there back when it was a Bally's.

So i did Deadlifts yesterday for the first time in 3 months or so and WOW did i forget just how it gets the heart pumping!! I put up 145lb and did 3x10. Took it easy since it was my first time back at it, today i feel fine, i will attempt a heavier weight in two or three days. Woot!