So these heavy blue things have appeared in our living room...

2008-10-17 20:41:28

#1

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7071|Cambridge (UK)

They're kinda []=[] that shape. Blue, as I said in subject. And heavy.

I believe they're used by people to exercise, build and tone muscle.

Now, seeing as how I've always been a lazy arsed runt, and one of those people that can eat any amount of anything and not get fat, I thought I might, if I can be bothered, try waving them about a bit, see what happens.

So, here's the thing - being a person that hates pain and who likes to do things properly, could anybody post or link me to a set of those blob-person diagrams of some good upper-body exercises, that will a) help me not rip my tendons out and b) maybe build or at least tone what little I have?

Dunno what weight they are - I'll check next time I'm downstairs...

Debate and/or (the reason I put it here) Serious Talk only please.

Oh, also, does one eat before or after exercise (for best energy/nutrient delivery efficiency)?

Last edited by Scorpion0x17 (2008-10-17 20:42:56)

2008-10-17 20:43:14

#2

S.Lythberg: Mastermind; +429|6752|Chicago, IL

dumbbells?

I think you can figure them out

2008-10-17 20:47:03

#3

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7071|Cambridge (UK)

S.Lythberg wrote:
dumbbells?

I think you can figure them out

Yeah. Them's the things. Alien blue things from the planet exercise as far as I'm concerned.

And, yeah, obviously, you lift 'em up and down and the like, but I want to know like "do this (nice diagram) to exercise such and such muscle group, and this (another nice diagram) to exercise those" and so on...

2008-10-17 20:52:37

#4

S.Lythberg: Mastermind; +429|6752|Chicago, IL

1: Bicep curl, make sure your back, shoulders move as little as possible, i suggest doing one arm at a time.

https://www.beebleblog.com/images/bicepcurl2.jpg

2: Triceps curl, one or two handed (i suggest two), try not to hit your head, lol

https://www.womensheart.org/images/c5.gif

3: Fly, just don't overextend, or let go

https://www.building-muscle101.com/images/flyes.jpg

4: Press, same as bench press, but with the dumbbells.

2008-10-17 21:11:18

#5

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7071|Cambridge (UK)

Ta muchly.

Any other suggestions, opinions on the food before/after question welcomed...

2008-10-17 21:12:12

#6

S.Lythberg: Mastermind; +429|6752|Chicago, IL

I never eat much before, situps + full stomach = puke

2008-10-17 21:26:20

#7

chittydog: less busy; +586|7140|Kubra, Damn it!

I'm assuming you're not going for protein shakes, so here's what you can do with regular food:

It helps to eat a little bit about an hour and a half before you exercise. It's not super-important, but a little protein helps fuel your muscles during the workout. If you eat too much, though, your stomache starts pulling too much blood to aid in digestion and your muscles won't get enough oxygen.

Post workout you need protein. Everyone probably knows that. What you need BEFORE protein is a little bit of good carbs. Once you're done working out, eat a small piece of whole-grain bread or a little oatmeal. Your body needs glycogen before it can start rebuilding muscle. You get that from whole-grains. It doesn't take much, even a couple croutons would do the trick.

For your protein, nothing beats a lean steak. Beef has the perfect types of protein your body needs to rebuild. Chicken is also excellent. A big glass of milk or a few eggs are great too. Honestly, just about any kind of animal product will do the trick, but some work a little better than others. Here's how I would rank the effectiveness: beef, milk, chicken, lamb, eggs, fish, pork, shellfish, everything else that moves under its own volition.

2008-10-17 21:35:49

#8

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6906|132 and Bush

Take it easy when you start. Whenever I take a week off I get da DOMS. I don't realize it until a couple days later . Make sure you are drinking plenty of water as well. Dumbells are great though. There really isn't too much that you cant hit if you have dumbbells. It's important to just get started.. get into a routine first. Then worry about supplements etc. You will probably get encouraged to do more. I'll type out my workout later if you want it.

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2008-10-17 21:47:13

#9

chittydog: less busy; +586|7140|Kubra, Damn it!

Go here: http://www.menshealth.com/cda/contentli … pe=article for an assload of great workouts. I've tried a lot and really like "The Marine Workout", "Finish the Year Strong" and "Build an All Sport Body".

2008-10-17 21:59:50

#10

Eagle: Togs8896 is my evil alter ego; +567|6936|New Hampshire, USA

Instructions:

1. pick up

2. put down

3. repeat as necessary

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2008-10-17 22:14:03

#11

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6906|132 and Bush

Scorpion0x17 wrote:
being a person that hates pain

There is pain and then there is hurt. I like the burn when I'm running/working out. Hurt? .. ntsomuch

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2008-10-19 17:07:45

#12

Freke1: I play at night... mostly; +47|6852|the best galaxy

Kmarion wrote:
There is pain and then there is hurt. I like the burn when I'm running/working out. Hurt? .. ntsomuch

What is it? (anaerobic wasteproduct?/dopamin?/? - I get it after 10min on a bicycle going full throttle).

... srsly milk is for babies. No grown animals drink milk - only kid animals. Think about it. Also bread. Eat like stone age man: meat, fish, fruit, nuts etc. It's healthy.

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2008-10-19 17:18:53

#13

Parker: isteal; +1,452|6699|The Gem Saloon

the marine corps daily dozen.

i am quickly getting back into the shape i was in when i did the hardest labor work of my life. my t shirts are getting tight around the chest and arms, and i feel much healthier.

of course, i work out everyday and i somewhat thrive on the punishment.

its a character thing for me as well as a physical exercise.

2008-10-19 17:24:41

#14

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6954

Parker wrote:
the marine corps daily dozen.

i am quickly getting back into the shape i was in when i did the hardest labor work of my life. my t shirts are getting tight around the chest and arms, and i feel much healthier.

of course, i work out everyday and i somewhat thrive on the punishment.

its a character thing for me as well as a physical exercise.

?

2008-10-19 17:28:40

#15

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,060|7077|PNW

Throw them out and do burpees.

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2008-10-19 17:28:59)

2008-10-19 17:29:44

#16

Parker: isteal; +1,452|6699|The Gem Saloon

ghettoperson wrote:
Parker wrote:
the marine corps daily dozen.

i am quickly getting back into the shape i was in when i did the hardest labor work of my life. my t shirts are getting tight around the chest and arms, and i feel much healthier.

of course, i work out everyday and i somewhat thrive on the punishment.

its a character thing for me as well as a physical exercise.
?

yessir.

great guide.

SERE hooked me up when i was looking for the info, but that is kick ass.

2008-10-19 17:31:10

#17

Brasso: member; +1,549|6935

Parker wrote:
ghettoperson wrote:
Parker wrote:
the marine corps daily dozen.

i am quickly getting back into the shape i was in when i did the hardest labor work of my life. my t shirts are getting tight around the chest and arms, and i feel much healthier.

of course, i work out everyday and i somewhat thrive on the punishment.

its a character thing for me as well as a physical exercise.
?
yessir.

great guide.

SERE hooked me up when i was looking for the info, but that is kick ass.

that's 16 though, i need 12 - too lazy.

and how heavy are those dumbbells? you better hope they're 30 or more, or you'll find they'll need replacing soon.

Last edited by haffeysucks (2008-10-19 17:31:42)

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2008-10-19 17:59:53

#18

jsnipy: ...; +3,277|6827|...

physical therapy long overdue

2008-10-19 18:26:50

#19

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6954

haffeysucks wrote:
Parker wrote:
ghettoperson wrote:

?
yessir.

great guide.

SERE hooked me up when i was looking for the info, but that is kick ass.
that's 16 though, i need 12 - too lazy.

and how heavy are those dumbbells? you better hope they're 30 or more, or you'll find they'll need replacing soon.

Translation for Euros: 15kg.

2008-10-19 19:10:59

#20

Ajax_the_Great1: Dropped on request; +206|6952

Dumbells are lame.

2008-10-20 10:04:47

#21

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7071|Cambridge (UK)

Freke1 wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
There is pain and then there is hurt. I like the burn when I'm running/working out. Hurt? .. ntsomuch
What is it? (anaerobic wasteproduct?/dopamin?/? - I get it after 10min on a bicycle going full throttle).

... srsly milk is for babies. No grown animals drink milk - only kid animals. Think about it. Also bread. Eat like stone age man: meat, fish, fruit, nuts etc. It's healthy.

You think stone age man didn't have a go on a 'human milk bar', as I like to call them, from time to time?

I know I woulda.

2008-10-20 10:13:40

#22

Braddock: Agitator; +916|6595|Éire

You'll grow to like the pain in a sadomasochistic sort of way... it means your exercise is having an effect.

I used to take protein shakes after training but now I go with raw eggs (usually 2 or 3, straight down the hatch Rocky-style and try not to taste it). Bare in mind that you have a 15 minute window of 'emergency recovery' after training where your muscles cry out for protein so it can rebuild muscle tissue - this is when you should take your protein drink or egg drink.

Also, as Kmarion pointed out, drink lots of water after training because you will dehydrate quite easily.

Also, don't lift weights every single day, take at least a day's break in between because recovery is just as important as the exercise itself. If you want to train every day then focus on alternating muscle groups or something. If you continually work the same muscles day in, day out you will find you make progress a lot slower.

2008-10-20 10:16:07

#23

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6906|132 and Bush

haffeysucks wrote:
Parker wrote:
ghettoperson wrote:
?
yessir.

great guide.

SERE hooked me up when i was looking for the info, but that is kick ass.
that's 16 though, i need 12 - too lazy.

and how heavy are those dumbbells? you better hope they're 30 or more, or you'll find they'll need replacing soon.

I like mine. They are great for drop sets/saving space.

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2008-10-20 10:22:26

#24

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7071|Cambridge (UK)

Braddock wrote:
You'll grow to like the pain in a sadomasochistic sort of way... it means your exercise is having an effect.

I used to take protein shakes after training but now I go with raw eggs (usually 2 or 3, straight down the hatch Rocky-style and try not to taste it). Bare in mind that you have a 15 minute window of 'emergency recovery' after training where your muscles cry out for protein so it can rebuild muscle tissue - this is when you should take your protein drink or egg drink.

Ah... this is the kinda thing I need to know...

But, raw eggs??? BLEUUUURGH! Will cooked do?

Braddock wrote:
Also, as Kmarion pointed out, drink lots of water after training because you will dehydrate quite easily.

Also, don't lift weights every single day, take at least a day's break in between because recovery is just as important as the exercise itself. If you want to train every day then focus on alternating muscle groups or something. If you continually work the same muscles day in, day out you will find you make progress a lot slower.

There's no risk of that happening.

Last edited by Scorpion0x17 (2008-10-20 10:27:34)

2008-10-20 10:26:45

#25

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6906|132 and Bush

http://www.independent.ie/national-news … 41592.html
/raw eggs

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