anyone here not working to a programme? - Page 4 - Ausbb

poopoohead · 20-07-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gruggy

i was just reading your post on kyles thread , i warm up then build up over 3 sets to go over my max 1 set 2-3 reps 105kgs then go back to 3 sets 6reps 100 still hard no spotter still trying to climb if i had a spotter i m sure i could and would go harder, not bad but i weigh 85kgs.

Yeah its hard without a spotter, but if you are pushing 105kg then good on ya keep up the good work.

20-07-2009, 11:30 PM

Some people over spot which is a pet peve of mine. It can be useful from time to time. I personally don't like spotting. Especially for things like chin ups or anything for that matter it can make you lazy and over dependant on a training partner.

domo87 · 21-07-2009, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fitnation

Some people over spot which is a pet peve of mine. It can be useful from time to time. I personally don't like spotting. Especially for things like chin ups or anything for that matter it can make you lazy and over dependant on a training partner.

thats true, i'm pretty lucky as when i ask someone to spot me they know how to spot me properly.

i only need a spotter when i do benchpressing and thats only in the last set just to take out 1 or 2 kilos in the last few reps.

poopoohead · 21-07-2009, 08:02 AM

yeah I hate it wen they grab the bar almost half way though the push and rack it for ya.
I like those dudes who happen to be walking past and decide to spot ya for you last 2 or 3 reps, and hardly even touch the bar.

poopoohead · 21-07-2009, 08:03 AM

Hey does anyone know how to make your own plates for barbell.

21-07-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by poopoohead

yeah I hate it wen they grab the bar almost half way though the push and rack it for ya.
I like those dudes who happen to be walking past and decide to spot ya for you last 2 or 3 reps, and hardly even touch the bar.

dont get me wrong i dont want anyone to touch the bar unless i absolutly cant lift it and it starts to head south ,but i think it would give me more confidence to go heavier.
i try to go till my head feels like its gunna pop,who knows with a spotter it might...

howzit · 21-07-2009, 01:51 PM

No program for me. I do keep my days I do things in order, chest/tris, back/bis, shoulders/legs. Starting with the fundemental compounds, then working my way to isolate, then moving on to the smaller muscle group.

PTC · 21-07-2009, 06:46 PM

I agree with poopoohead. I've never trained at a better gym than my home gym, and I guess a hundred or so others that train there agree.

I have 600kg of weight, mostly bumper plates, 3 Olympic bars, 2 squat racks, 2 bench presses, 1 flat bench, over 26 kettlebells, DB's from 1kg to 55kg, chains, bands, boxes, rocks, kegs, sandbags, grippers etc

All this in a 2 car garage. No egos, no posers, no mirrors, no bikes, steppers etc

Everyone in there trains for strength and conditioning, from 14yo to 60yo, no exception.

It takes a while to get that much equipment, but well worth it in the long run.

As for programs, I actually memorise EVERY clients PB's and what they did the session before, without writing it down.

I know every clients strengths and weaknesses. I dont have a structure for most, but I do for some that are planning to compete.

we mostly pick up something heavy off the ground, we do a knee bend and we press something overhead. Every session. Every lifter.

Home gym FTW

Nice bench poopoo

Kyle Aaron · 21-07-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by poopoohead

Hey does anyone know how to make your own plates for barbell.

Raid old factories. That's what PowerPagan does, has some old abandoned lumber mill near his joint.

I prefer gyms outside home. The presence of all the other people helps motivate me. Yes, some of them are idiots or annoying, but it's good for me as a person to learn better to deal with them constructively. I actually made the most dramatic changes when training on my own, but I am happiest training with others... so I make slower changes, but at least I'll keep going and they'll stick

I also see a lot of people who have some sort of home gym equipment, and... well, there's a reason it's advertised as "slides away for easy storage."

But hey, everyone's different in their approach.

PTC · 21-07-2009, 11:55 PM

Big difference between stuff you can shove under your bed and 600kg of Olympic bumper plates though.

Over 90% of the stuff we do at my gym CANNOT be done at a commercial gym, and all of it is beneficial. Chains, bands, kegs, sandbags, KB complexes, 5 bar deadlift/clean/shrug complex. I could list hundreds of things we do at PTC that anyone lifting at a pleasure spa cant.

thats why we make rapid progress.

Two more guys deadlifted 200kg tonight, that takes the number to 36 who have pulled 200kg+ raw at PTC. Thats a pretty impressive number for a garage.

21-07-2009, 08:02 AM	#34 (permalink)
poopoohead Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Gender: Posts: 392	yeah I hate it wen they grab the bar almost half way though the push and rack it for ya. I like those dudes who happen to be walking past and decide to spot ya for you last 2 or 3 reps, and hardly even touch the bar. __________________ Bench.... more than you deadlift... more than you squat..... 120kg

21-07-2009, 08:03 AM	#35 (permalink)
poopoohead Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Gender: Posts: 392	Hey does anyone know how to make your own plates for barbell. __________________ Bench.... more than you deadlift... more than you squat..... 120kg

20-07-2009, 11:30 PM	#32 (permalink)
fitnation Guest Posts: n/a	Some people over spot which is a pet peve of mine. It can be useful from time to time. I personally don't like spotting. Especially for things like chin ups or anything for that matter it can make you lazy and over dependant on a training partner.

21-07-2009, 01:51 PM	#37 (permalink)
howzit Regular Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, WA Gender: Posts: 348	No program for me. I do keep my days I do things in order, chest/tris, back/bis, shoulders/legs. Starting with the fundemental compounds, then working my way to isolate, then moving on to the smaller muscle group.

21-07-2009, 06:46 PM	#38 (permalink)
PTC Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Frankston Gender: Posts: 6,725	I agree with poopoohead. I've never trained at a better gym than my home gym, and I guess a hundred or so others that train there agree. I have 600kg of weight, mostly bumper plates, 3 Olympic bars, 2 squat racks, 2 bench presses, 1 flat bench, over 26 kettlebells, DB's from 1kg to 55kg, chains, bands, boxes, rocks, kegs, sandbags, grippers etc All this in a 2 car garage. No egos, no posers, no mirrors, no bikes, steppers etc Everyone in there trains for strength and conditioning, from 14yo to 60yo, no exception. It takes a while to get that much equipment, but well worth it in the long run. As for programs, I actually memorise EVERY clients PB's and what they did the session before, without writing it down. I know every clients strengths and weaknesses. I dont have a structure for most, but I do for some that are planning to compete. we mostly pick up something heavy off the ground, we do a knee bend and we press something overhead. Every session. Every lifter. Home gym FTW Nice bench poopoo

21-07-2009, 11:55 PM	#40 (permalink)
PTC Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Frankston Gender: Posts: 6,725	Big difference between stuff you can shove under your bed and 600kg of Olympic bumper plates though. Over 90% of the stuff we do at my gym CANNOT be done at a commercial gym, and all of it is beneficial. Chains, bands, kegs, sandbags, KB complexes, 5 bar deadlift/clean/shrug complex. I could list hundreds of things we do at PTC that anyone lifting at a pleasure spa cant. thats why we make rapid progress. Two more guys deadlifted 200kg tonight, that takes the number to 36 who have pulled 200kg+ raw at PTC. Thats a pretty impressive number for a garage.