BF2S Forums Workout Programs & Diet

Jaekus wrote:

But really, isn't four exercises enough? Just make the weights heavier or add more reps and/or sets?

All I needed. Thank you.

if there's one thing i've learned about lifting in all my reading it's that every does it differently and everyone progresses differently. If that's all they do and they (somehow) get complete workouts and generally look proportional all over, good on them.
If you don't need to do those and also get everything you need. Fine.

I personally don't worry too much about everyone else.

This here is my policy from the time I walk into a gym until the time I walk out

nukchebi0 wrote:

I usually lift with them, so its not that simple. It'll be something like the following:

Me: I'm done with my workout.
Them: You should do abs.
Me: They get done fine when I squat and deadlift.
Them: You aren't a complete lifter blah blah blah.

I mostly ignore it, because I've seen my arms and abs get far stronger by doing my compound full body workouts, but I was just wondering what the thoughts were about such a mentality from people who don't even deadlift or squat well.

I a way they're right, but they're wrong in so many more.
It wouldn't hurt to do abs after a work-out, stronger core means better deadlifts and squats. But they've got some nerve saying you're not a complete lifter, yet they don't deadlift nor squat. You're allowed to laugh at them in that regard.

But laughing at them doesn't help. All you can do is correct them where they're wrong as much as you can. I know some pretty ignorant people when it comes to lifting and them spouting bullshit can be very frustrating, even more so when these people make more gains than me on some routine they took from a hollywood-star. It's painful and there's nothing you can really do about it.

If they don't want to listen to you and take you seriously on this while you're pretty much spot on they deserve to remain ignorant. Tell them to have fun with their chicken legs and wish them good luck toning for their beach bod.

Good article. I love reading stuff that breaks apart the common fitness trends.

nukchebi0 wrote:

I usually lift with them, so its not that simple. It'll be something like the following:

Me: I'm done with my workout.
Them: You should do abs.
Me: They get done fine when I squat and deadlift.
Them: You aren't a complete lifter blah blah blah.

I mostly ignore it, because I've seen my arms and abs get far stronger by doing my compound full body workouts, but I was just wondering what the thoughts were about such a mentality from people who don't even deadlift or squat well.

http://startingstrength.com/articles/abs_rippetoe.pdf

After my 6 month injury i deadlifted 2 plates again and making progress rather fast. Hopefully i will hit 3 (so a PR) any time soon.

I aslo want to get more ito olympic lifts, they simply fascinate me and to me seem like the a great athletic feat. A combo between raw strength, speed and finesse.
Problem is, my ceilign is too low and the tiles that I have on the floor would crack if I dropped the bar on them. Maybe during the summer when the weather is nicer outside, i'll take my bar and plates out into the backyard, place down some sort of mat to protect the tiles there and then just snatch and c&j in the sun.

Shocking wrote:

If you're getting into olympic lifts you need coaching, if you don't have any and try complex movements such as the snatch & powercleans you will end up hurting yourself. These are all about technique.

word.
I was thinking of getting the UvA olympic lift course. Only costs 70 euros, and I'm not planning on going to UvA in september so no point in waiting for that price to go down to the student one for me
problem of gym-space still remains though, if it really manages to interest me on a higher level than just some lifting fun, i might invest some money into it and get a mat (wouldnt want to wreck my floor), most likely outdoors (fucking ceiling)

If its all too much of a hassle logistically and financially, i might just drop the whole idea.

On a unrelated side note: Where do you guys buy gym equipment? The store i bought my current stuff at is fine and all, but they don't have some of the things i'm still looking for and maybe the one's some of you use are cheaper (which is always a nice extra)

injuries are gay

why are PT's the worst group of trained people on the planet

if you want a good workout why do you have to go into the gym with the mindset of disregarding anything that a PT says to you

you're lean enough.  Put on the muscle/weight.

Full body workout, 3/4 times a week should do it.

Anyone here tried Mike Mentzer's workout?

What is his workout?