One other thing I want you to focus on, control the negative portion of the bench press. Take a big breath and hold it from the start to the end of each rep. Don't look down at your chest during the lift. Focus on controlling the negative, once you feel the bar on your chest, press hard without exhaling.
K, absolutely will try that and report back.
Good work Neb. Keep in my, your upper body should do little to no work in a clean. It's just a jump with a barbell. Also, keep in mind cleans are 5 sets of 3. And yes, they will gas you
My traps are the muscles that are sore. Does that mean I'm doing it terribly wrong or is that normal? A quick Google says it is normal, but I don't trust the general internet, just the THP internet.
I understand my man. I've said this before and I'm OK saying it again. Being in the gym is not a contest. Do not be timid or embarrassed. Be proud that you're willing to sweat.Blue I am soooooo embarrassed dude! I look at the young dudes chunking weights up on the bench press like it's a non deal. It really hurts my feelings and turning 65 makes me feel old. I still love to work out but you young strong dudes make me feel old.
Blue I am soooooo embarrassed dude! I look at the young dudes chunking weights up on the bench press like it's a non deal. It really hurts my feelings and turning 65 makes me feel old. I still love to work out but you young strong dudes make me feel old.
Perfectly normal. You're doing them, I assume, right (probably)!
Depends on your goals. If you want cardio burn and conditioning, your ballistic kettlebell work is good. If you want more dynamic strength, as a golfer you should want more, the oly lifts are key. When cleaning and snatching, you will move heavier weight and can incrementally increase the load easier and for a longer period of time compared to kettlebells. Now, do not do 40 snatches for time or any of that crazy shít. Low reps, high sets, correct form, and you will get more strength work out of your training.
They should be. He is a badass.
This post is just awesome, thank you. As a guy who's been a damn bean pole pretty much my entire life I know exactly how it feels to be intimidated. I always said "eh I don't have any desire to be bigger, so screw working out". Truth was that I was tiny and intimidated so excuses made sense. Ive gained 40lbs since high school and am now actually on a good routine and pushing hard to reach my goal of another 10lbs. At 6'2" 130 and a direct descendant of Skelator, growing up, working out wasn't a great thing to think of lol im at 175lbs now because I finally said it's time. Thanks to this thread and the people I'm not afraid to say **** it, im working out and had to start somewhere, im also not afraid to talk about it now. I could of continued to make excuses and stay the same size or get to it and feel great about my gains looking back at the hard work. Now obviously we are all from different backrounds and the reasons for getting in shape can be totally different but my main point is that we all have to start somewhere. Beats the freaking hell out of never starting. Whether its gaining muscle, losing weight, maintaining at a certain age, it doesnt matter. We all just have to get our asses in gear and say it's time. It's also amazing how little you have to do sometimes to see results. I love everyone in here and Id hug you all. Sorry you cant say no to the bro hug. Keep at it everyone!!! I know I will be.
A-freaking-men man. It's not about how much you can lift, its about getting off your ass and working.
Do as much as you can standing. No seated anything. No machines.
That's a lot sets!!!! Holy buckets. I don't think Klokov works with that many sets. Jeez
That's like my whole week hahaha
65-85% of max. It's not THAT bad.
