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by theclownman
Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:21 am
Forum: Strength Training
Topic: Aerobic workout before or after weight work out ?
Replies: 12
Views: 5652

Any good exercises to combine weights and cardio that will bring complete body exhaustion?

Or is that more on the line of the tabatta formula?

sprinting, pushups, burpy's (whatever they are), jumping jacks...
by theclownman
Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:12 am
Forum: Strength Training
Topic: bench press bounce
Replies: 4
Views: 2447

It does help! No more bounce! I bet it will make the exercises tougher as well. Do you think the bounce concept is similar to the momentum/swing concept (ex. using a body swing motion when doing single dumbell curls)? If they are similar, I assume I should avoid the 'swing' by using lighter weights,...
by theclownman
Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:36 am
Forum: Strength Training
Topic: bench press bounce
Replies: 4
Views: 2447

bench press bounce

1 - I have just heard that it is bad for your shoulder joints, etc. to (a) bring the barbell on bench press too close or right to the chest and/or (b) to let the barbell "bounce" off of your chest on the way up. It was recomended that the barbell come within 3 inches of the chest before yo...
by theclownman
Mon Jul 16, 2007 2:37 pm
Forum: Six Pack Abs
Topic: what body part should i work out first..
Replies: 4
Views: 7679

Hey Swan, Are you suggesting that I should work abs/obliques out at the very end of weights? I currently do abs at the very begininng? I know its all up to me but some people on this board make me believe that there are some specific things that should not be done, i.e. cardio should be done after w...
by theclownman
Mon Jul 16, 2007 2:25 pm
Forum: Diet & Nutrition
Topic: protein before workout
Replies: 5
Views: 3189

Generally speaking then, should I have protein shake (I add banana, frozen yogurt, real milk, and vitamin powder as well) after the workout? I'll have a small dinner before exercise to stay off hunger. If I have the shake ahead of time I get bloated. I also didn't realize that protein is required af...
by theclownman
Mon May 14, 2007 10:52 am
Forum: Strength Training
Topic: Changing exercises...?
Replies: 5
Views: 1818

Changing exercises...?

Like many I've just joined a gym ... a busy gym. As a result keeping a steady routine in a short period of time in a busy gym can become quite difficult. So, when I go to the gym I end up focusing on specific muscle groups (1/week) but the exercises change every time (and the amount of weight never ...
by theclownman
Wed May 02, 2007 1:33 pm
Forum: Strength Training
Topic: Lower back troubles
Replies: 5
Views: 1940

Lower back troubles

When doing pushups/situps I feel a lot of weakness in lower back. It at times causes me to begin to shake. Any suggestions on what strengthening exercises I can use to gain lower back strength? Any suggestions on what strengthening exercises I can use to gain to reduce the amount of shaking in arms ...
by theclownman
Wed May 02, 2007 12:45 pm
Forum: Strength Training
Topic: Can anyone suggest some strength routine exercises for me?
Replies: 6
Views: 2497

same sort of question. i want to do a full body workout, 3 days per week following each weight exercise with 45 - 1 hour cardio. i'm assuming that I'd like to use lower weight and higher reps to build strength endurance... question is should i reserve 1 day for each part of body, (ex. day 1 - back, ...