Squats the story - the Off Topic Thread...

Killme00 · 27-07-2010 11:24am

Mellor wrote: »

I'm sick of a cardio focus so back to weights I guess.

Day 2:Shoulders and Back
Military Press
Bent over Rows
Shrugs (Barbell)
Lat Pull down/DB Shoulder press super set
Weighted reverse crunch (Roman chair)

My main concerns are having the big 3 on the same day, I just find I lift better with chest and shoulders on separate days. Would I be better with chest/back & leg/shoulder

Pullups needed here man.

I'd also make the shoulder superset something like DB upright row/DB shoulder press..doubles or singles doesnt matter

Sangre · 27-07-2010 2:19pm

Spent a few hours suit shopping yesterday. I couldn't find a single pair of pants that fit me. Very frustrating.

Hanley · 27-07-2010 2:29pm

Toy Story... starts poorly but ends strongly.

d'Oracle · 27-07-2010 3:04pm

Hanley wrote: »

Toy Story... starts poorly but ends strongly.

I decided a while ago not to watch those Pixar movies till I have kids.
After all whats the point in having films that "the adults can enjoy too" if you go with adults....

squod · 27-07-2010 10:50pm

How to Train Your Dragon 3D

That'll change your mind I'd say.

d'Oracle · 27-07-2010 10:58pm

I just found a trigger point in my infraspinatus. (sp?)

It hurt and my elbow feels weird.

the drifter · 27-07-2010 11:25pm

d'Oracle wrote: »

I decided a while ago not to watch those Pixar movies till I have kids.
After all whats the point in having films that "the adults can enjoy too" if you go with adults....

I know plenty of adults that are less mature than some children...

itsallaboutheL · 27-07-2010 11:27pm

the drifter wrote: »

I know plenty of adults that are less mature than some children...

**** you drifter :P

the drifter · 27-07-2010 11:32pm

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

**** you drifter :P

its funny cause its true...

Mellor · 28-07-2010 4:00am

Killme00 wrote: »

Pullups needed here man.

I'd also make the shoulder superset something like DB upright row/DB shoulder press..doubles or singles doesnt matter

Sorry, I forgot to add that I start with pull-ups, just as many as I can do, hoping to increase the max number slowly.
I'll give that Super-set a shot

cc87 · 28-07-2010 11:18pm

Replaced my old foam roller with The Grid one from irishfit today.......... ouch

TommyKnocker · 28-07-2010 11:36pm

Yep +1, I really like my Grid roller

Was out with them myself last week and also picked up this

and this

As I had seen Transform demonstrate using them in his stretching video. Have only used them once but thought they were really good.

And here is a excellent resource which was posted a few days ago on this thread by d'Oracle http://www.robertsontrainingsystems.com/downloads/SMR-manual.pdf

M

the drifter · 28-07-2010 11:45pm

i shall be doing the same next time myself....i reckon id get away with the grid roller in work

cc87 · 28-07-2010 11:47pm

Ya i have that manual d'Oracle posted printed already, like you said excellent resource.
Im based in Cork for the summer so i only ordered the Grid over the internet, if im in dublin think il call out to the shop and pick up one or 2 other bits and pieces.

TommyKnocker · 29-07-2010 8:03am

the drifter wrote: »

i shall be doing the same next time myself....i reckon id get away with the grid roller in work

Should be no problem. The Grid is only about 14"-15" long so it would easily fit under you desk. Or you could stick in in a corner of a comms room and tell everybody it is a new fiber management device you are trailing

:D:D

M

the drifter · 29-07-2010 8:32am

B-Builder wrote: »

Should be no problem. The Grid is only about 14"-15" long so it would easily fit under you desk. Or you could stick in in a corner of a comms room and tell everybody it is a new fiber management device you are trailing :D:D

M

Ah way ahead of ya..were moving to new office in sept...with a proper sealed NOC that only 4 people will have access to.... should be no problem using it in there :P

g'em · 29-07-2010 8:35am

I've just realised that three of my co-Mods work with computer yokey thingys. I'm surrounded by fuppin nerds. In fairness, I'm in science, I can hardly talk

the drifter · 29-07-2010 8:38am

g'em wrote: »

I've just realised that three of my co-Mods work with computer yokey thingys. I'm surrounded by fuppin nerds. In fairness, I'm in science, I can hardly talk

your far from our level of nerdness.....we just let you think your a nerd so you can fit in....:D

the drifter · 29-07-2010 8:41am

the drifter wrote: »

your far from our level of nerdness.....we just let you think your a nerd so you can fit in....:D

ahw im gonna pay for that one....

g'em · 29-07-2010 8:42am

yeah a little bit

I was all set to give you a reprieve today and all...

the drifter · 29-07-2010 8:45am

g'em wrote: »

yeah a little bit I was all set to give you a reprieve today and all...

I know....its my own fault

I bring it on myself...

im going to email L and tell him he's fat to make myself feel better :P

* L is not actually fat....ish...

the drifter · 29-07-2010 9:16am

whooooo new toys

kettle bell handle
lifting straps
Gym rings

ordered....

whoooo

G86 · 29-07-2010 9:20am

the drifter wrote: »

kettle bell handle

Does yours not have a handle?!

the drifter · 29-07-2010 9:25am

G86 wrote: »

Does yours not have a handle?!

sigh...its the handle you put plates on silly

G86 · 29-07-2010 9:28am

the drifter wrote: »

sigh...its the handle you put plates on silly

It's too early in the morning....

rubadub · 29-07-2010 9:36am

Great home gym setup, I see he uses horse stable/stall mats for the floor, you might get them a lot cheaper than specific ones for gyms.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoGWbAb-Z90

the drifter · 29-07-2010 9:49am

rubadub wrote: »

Great home gym setup, I see he uses horse stable/stall mats for the floor, you might get them a lot cheaper than specific ones for gyms.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoGWbAb-Z90

Myself and L discussed that a while back....

was meant to call into co-op in limerick and get a price so i was...

there always coming up on done deal also

rubadub · 29-07-2010 12:36pm

the drifter wrote: »

Myself and L discussed that a while back....

was meant to call into co-op in limerick and get a price so i was..

While there you could pick up one of these bad boy nosebags to keep your hands free while training

:pac:

the drifter · 29-07-2010 12:54pm

rubadub wrote: »

While there you could pick up one of these bad boy nosebags to keep your hands free while training

:pac:

L wears one at this desk....full of blended burgers and milk..

d'Oracle · 29-07-2010 12:56pm

http://articles.elitefts.com/articles/nutrition/why-you-should-drink-a-gallon-of-chocolate-milk/

itsallaboutheL · 29-07-2010 6:39pm

hmmm... burger flavoured milk..... you could be on to something drifter

the drifter · 29-07-2010 10:57pm

Anyone got any good videos on foam rolling?

also...i need to floor my gym this weekend...

itsallaboutheL · 29-07-2010 10:58pm

the drifter wrote: »

Anyone got any good videos on foam rolling?

also...i need to floor my gym this weekend...

I'll do it for burgers.

the drifter · 29-07-2010 11:25pm

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

I'll do it for burgers.

ive some burgers lying around and i may need a hand too lift the rack...we shall talk tomorrow :P

cc87 · 29-07-2010 11:50pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8caF1Keg2XU

podge57 · 30-07-2010 12:14am

Free digital issues of Powerlifting USA from May and June 2010 for those interested

http://www.powerliftingusa.com/PLUSA_JUNE2010_DIGITAL.pdf

http://www.powerliftingusa.com/PLUSA_MAY2010_DIGITAL.pdf

the drifter · 30-07-2010 12:06pm

nothing too do with me but might be useful to someone
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1430708

shakencat · 30-07-2010 12:36pm

the drifter wrote: »

whooooo new toys

kettle bell handle
lifting straps
Gym rings

ordered....

whoooo

a hula hoop?

COOL :P;)

the drifter · 30-07-2010 12:43pm

shakencat wrote: »

a hula hoop?

COOL :P;)

you going to show me how too use it

shakencat · 30-07-2010 12:45pm

the drifter wrote: »

you going to show me how too use it

if you like to laugh yeah,

and boy does everyone like to laugh!

the drifter · 30-07-2010 1:02pm

shakencat wrote: »

if you like to laugh yeah,

and boy does everyone like to laugh!

I love to laugh....id nearly buy a hula hoop just for this

Sangre · 30-07-2010 1:57pm

I was thinking this will be my workout for the next few weeks before I decide what to do next. All of the first four lifts will be 3x5. The rest will vary. Any comments welcome. Its very similar to my 5/3/1 routine. Maybe too similar, might get a bit boring.

Squats
SLDL
Back extension
Ab pulldown/leg raises

Bench
BOR
Incline Bench
Pull ups
Curls

Deadlift
Good morning
Back extension
Ab pulldown/leg raises

OHP
Chin up
Dips
Curls

I hope to workout 3/4 times a week. I'm also going to stick in a home metcon session or two in there on my off days.

the drifter · 30-07-2010 3:04pm

whoo courier just dropped something to mu house...hope its my rings...

Carl Sagan · 30-07-2010 10:20pm

the drifter wrote: »

whoo courier just dropped something to mu house...hope its my rings...

I love getting home and finding something delivered. Opening supplements is like Christmas.

the drifter · 30-07-2010 10:38pm

set them up on the rack a while ago...there coooolll

Parsley · 30-07-2010 10:50pm

the drifter wrote: »

nothing too do with me but might be useful to someone
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1430708

if only my rowing club had 2 grand to spare...

the drifter · 31-07-2010 4:55pm

Put the flooring down this evening...going to extend the platform bit another 2 feet on monday. The bits with the mat on them can be moved around to suit. cost me 200 to floor it. The cow mat...for want of a better name cause no one is going to understand avi mat...was 73 euro...the auld lad in the yard gave me 10% off though. He was like your no farmer..so you must be flooring a gym.... i was like wtf...turns out they get people in for them quite a bit for flooring gyms

So

Rack
180kg
cable attachment
chin/pull attachment
bench
rings
kettlebell handle for weights
rower
declined situp bench
swiss ball
jump rope
bands / handle for stretching.
Punch bag

wish list
40kg of bumper plates to get me going
oly dumbell handles

also ive a prowler ordered for 2 months now!!! ill get it eventually. Its a friend of mine thats making it for me and hes busy restoring an old car so cant really push him for it :P

brianthebard · 31-07-2010 5:00pm

Really nice set up drifter. Lol @ 'you're no farmer'.

the drifter · 31-07-2010 5:10pm

brianthebard wrote: »

Really nice set up drifter. Lol @ 'you're no farmer'.

I know.... made me laugh a few times over it...

sound auld fella though...

brianthebard · 31-07-2010 5:42pm

maccyd's are doing a double quarter pounder (or half pounder to normal people) atm. Maybe they've always had it but I only saw it last night for the first time. Apparently its possible to ask for a pounder burger but its not on the menu, you ask for a double 1/4lb'er with two extra burgers or something like that....

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