I think we're starting to find a few holes in the Stronglifts program tbh. Not so much the routine itself, but the advice given to how exactly to go about the exercises.
I dont think that theres something like the perfect program. You just need to find what works best for you.
As far as exercise descriptions go, we can all be right, so even a good program like SL can make mistakes
As far as exercise descriptions go, we can all be right, so even a good program like SL can make mistakes
Last edited by Kampframmer (2011-03-04 08:55:09)
Yeah, I'm thinking I'm going to stay with the exercises mainly, but I'm only going to go parallel in squats, and I'm going to change how he says to do barbell rows.
Going to get to a point where I start plateauing, then I'm going to try another routine I think.
Squats are still good atm, bench and overhead press are good but are going to get hard soon, and deadlift is still sweet.
Going to get to a point where I start plateauing, then I'm going to try another routine I think.
Squats are still good atm, bench and overhead press are good but are going to get hard soon, and deadlift is still sweet.
I'm going to give it a go, but something about the way he sells his program... dunno. It's like he reckons his way is the only way to do things, which I cannot disagree with more.
One thing about fitness cant be more true: You need one hell of a bullshit filter
Way too true.
Been having good results with this exercise over the past few weeks, i don't know what its called tho, it's a squat technique but holding the barbell over your head. Practice with an empty bar at first or something lighter and maybe even a bench to use as a bail out.
Overhead squat.
Last edited by Jebus (2011-03-04 09:41:05)
I am definitely restructuring my routine after reading this: http://www.mensjournal.com/everything-y … lie/print/
thanks for the auto print
and meh on the article. nothing new there.
and meh on the article. nothing new there.
Last edited by 11 Bravo (2011-03-04 12:29:23)
I mean, not major overhauls, just toning down the back machines I was using, doing both deadlift and bent-over rows during each workout session, and doing the shoulder and knee stability exercises.
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I had to stop lifting for a while last year because my right rotator cuff was acting up big time...I managed to find exercises (like the one on that article) to strengthen it up. I wish I had known about those years ago!nukchebi0 wrote:
I mean, not major overhauls, just toning down the back machines I was using, doing both deadlift and bent-over rows during each workout session, and doing the shoulder and knee stability exercises.
Haha yeah, I wish I'd known about that in high school so I could have avoided repeatedly dislocating my shoulder senior year. I've been well acquainted with rotator cuff exercises for a while now due to the rehab I chad to go through after getting shoulder reconstruction surgery. Knowing how important it is for shoulder stability and how terrible a shoulder dislocation is, I can't envision ever omitting rotator cuff exercises from a workout again.
noJaekus wrote:
I think we're starting to find a few holes in the Stronglifts program tbh. Not so much the routine itself, but the advice given to how exactly to go about the exercises.
Just need to link it like this so it doesn't auto print - http://www.mensjournal.com/everything-y … s-is-a-lie11 Bravo wrote:
thanks for the auto print
and meh on the article. nothing new there.
So I finally did a full workout, basically starting the SL program.
Feels awesome to be lifting again
Today I did 5x5 of each:
Squats: 57.5kg
Bench Press: 30kg
Bent Over Rows: 30kg
That's just in plates, the bar I have is only 8.8kg so add that on.
Everything felt really good, it actually got easier as I went along. I don't have any more weight plates for the squats so I need to go out and buy some more on Monday. Will hopefully pick up 2x 25kg plates
Feels awesome to be lifting again
Today I did 5x5 of each:
Squats: 57.5kg
Bench Press: 30kg
Bent Over Rows: 30kg
That's just in plates, the bar I have is only 8.8kg so add that on.
Everything felt really good, it actually got easier as I went along. I don't have any more weight plates for the squats so I need to go out and buy some more on Monday. Will hopefully pick up 2x 25kg plates
Won't a bit 9kg bar tip over when you add 25kg to one side and have nothing on the other? :p
Yeah I've already tested that theory. The squat rack has these metal things that hold the bar in place. It tips the bar but not so it will fall out off the rack. I've tried it with 2x 10kg plates and a 5kg plate on one side with the other side empty. Worked fine.
Okay, enjoy then
Only thing is 2x 25kg plates cost about $150
Well I think I've got my motivation back. I really want to work out today, but alas, I worked out yesterday.
Did a quick google but can't seem to find any literature on this.
I find adding/removing the heavier plates quite awkward when setting up for deadlifts. Is there an easier way to do this? Or should I get some sort of thing to sit on the floor to seat the barbell on so I can change the plates easily?
I find adding/removing the heavier plates quite awkward when setting up for deadlifts. Is there an easier way to do this? Or should I get some sort of thing to sit on the floor to seat the barbell on so I can change the plates easily?
Something like this?
My old gym had these.. Really easy, you just slide the lift under the bar, jerk it up and the bar would raise of the ground.
My old gym had these.. Really easy, you just slide the lift under the bar, jerk it up and the bar would raise of the ground.
Yeah that's the ticket. Might need to buy one. Surely can't be very expensive?
Also, what exactly are they called?
Also, what exactly are they called?
Last edited by Jaekus (2011-03-06 03:46:14)
I googled "Olympic Bar Lift", not sure if that's the correct name though. No idea on prices. Make one yourself?