xtreme Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 Alright Ive been bench pressing, increasing my weights little by little. But the past 2 days I could only do 2-3 reps of it when normally i can lift it easier. I was force to decrease the weights by 5 lbs, is that normal? Like some days you cant lift what you can normally left and your force to bring the weights down? I just felt disappointed lol Let me know any advice. Thanks
skydiveaddict Posted February 15, 2010 Posted February 15, 2010 Alright Ive been bench pressing, increasing my weights little by little. But the past 2 days I could only do 2-3 reps of it when normally i can lift it easier. I was force to decrease the weights by 5 lbs, is that normal? Like some days you cant lift what you can normally left and your force to bring the weights down? I just felt disappointed lol Let me know any advice. Thanks You've reach a "plateau" with that exercise. Also, It sounds like your lifting heavy, (good). But recovery time is crucial. Three days minimum . So if you're working your chest on Mon. Fri. would be the next chest workout. So, lay off the bench press. Switch to dumbbell flyes for a while. And remember the importance of recovery time!
Author xtreme Posted February 16, 2010 Author Posted February 16, 2010 Ah I see, I was so use to benching everyday.. lol Yeah Im doing dumbell atm lol running as well
Hot Carl Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Maybe you should just accept the inevitable and start wearing a skirt to the gym like the little girl that you are.
USMCHokie Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Maybe you should just accept the inevitable and start wearing a skirt to the gym like the little girl that you are. I already do this. It makes me stronger.
You'reasian Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 I already do this. It makes me stronger. Anyone who knows about lifting attire would laugh at how this could be true lol. You may need a break - or more rest days.
USMCHokie Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Anyone who knows about lifting attire would laugh at how this could be true lol. I usually wear one of these when I lift: http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab78/unclejuri/1976_Olympics_Weightlifting.jpg And I get them long enough that I don't even need shorts.
skydiveaddict Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 They're just having fun with you dont listen to them
USMCHokie Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 They're just having fun with you dont listen to them Oh...I was supposed to give a serious answer too...? xtreme, I need a little more information to give you a helpful response...how long have you been on your workout plan...? are you consistent in when you're working out...? even time of day affects me like you wouldn't believe...I'm extremely worthless in the morning... What is your normal rep/set range? Are you eating before workouts? If so, how long before? Like skydive mentioned, how exactly are you breaking down your workouts for the week?
skydiveaddict Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Oh...I was supposed to give a serious answer too...? I knew it! you really are a prosecutor!!! LOL
sunrae Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 I usually wear one of these when I lift: http://i851.photobucket.com/albums/ab78/unclejuri/1976_Olympics_Weightlifting.jpg And I get them long enough that I don't even need shorts. :lmao:. OMG... Yeah, I think I must have seen you walking around my gym, cause there are some of those out fits in there... Along with jeans.. What's up with guys wearing jeans to the gym? I dont get it... Anyway...xtreme.... Make sure you eat before going to the gym.. I can and my trainer can tell a big differance in my "lifting" abilities when I eat versuses dont... I am a weakling when I dont eat before I go in and train.
USMCHokie Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 :lmao:. OMG... Yeah, I think I must have seen you walking around my gym, cause there are some of those out fits in there... Along with jeans.. What's up with guys wearing jeans to the gym? I dont get it... Yea, it's likely...I tend to notice that the ladies at the gym love when I wear that shirt/skirt...and you're right, jeans in the gym is just so unsophisticated...
sunrae Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Yea, it's likely...I tend to notice that the ladies at the gym love when I wear that shirt/skirt...and you're right, jeans in the gym is just so unsophisticated... http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2008/01/28/va1237288862312/Borat-Supplied-5862946.jpg Here..... this is the hot sexy outfit you need to be wearing to the gym.. I bought this for my co-worker/ gym partner for his incentive to get in shape.
USMCHokie Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 http://resources2.news.com.au/images/2008/01/28/va1237288862312/Borat-Supplied-5862946.jpg Here..... this is the hot sexy outfit you need to be wearing to the gym.. I bought this for my co-worker/ gym partner for his incentive to get in shape. Iss NIIIIICE!!! Me likey!!! Unfortunately I don't have the body sweater to pull that off...
sunrae Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Unfortunately I don't have the body sweater to pull that off... Sheeewwww.... That's a good thing!!!!
USMCHokie Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Sheeewwww.... That's a good thing!!!! Whew, what a relief!
betamanlet Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 do NOT bench press! I wish I never started. if you do, you cannot quit, or your pecs turn into moobs. I have huge pecs, and if I stop, which I basically have, they will become moobs, so I constantly have to do pushups, pullups, and I've been lazy about it recently. No bragging rights are worth it.. I started when I was 16, now I'm 34.. Big mistake.
USMCHokie Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 do NOT bench press! I wish I never started. if you do, you cannot quit, or your pecs turn into moobs. I have huge pecs, and if I stop, which I basically have, they will become moobs, so I constantly have to do pushups, pullups, and I've been lazy about it recently. No bragging rights are worth it.. I started when I was 16, now I'm 34.. Big mistake. Hmmm...yea...mine are already starting a sag a little...this does not bode well for me...
betamanlet Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 Hmmm...yea...mine are already starting a sag a little...this does not bode well for me... you have to constantly do chest exercises or it will turn to fat.
USMCHokie Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 you have to constantly do chest exercises or it will turn to fat. Yep...I start every morning with 3 sets of pushups...
skydiveaddict Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 you have to constantly do chest exercises or it will turn to fat. Are you saying he should not do chest exercises?
USMCHokie Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 Are you saying he should not do chest exercises? Actually, after reading that again, I would have to disagree with what he said... Muscle doesn't "turn" into fat if you stop exercising...it will eventually get "eaten away" by your body due to atrophy, but as long as you maintain a decent diet, muscle won't turn into fat...you'll just get smaller... However, if you stop working out and start eating like crap, then your body will start storing that excess as fat, which generally will sit on top of your muscle...which gives that appearance of muscle "turning" into fat...(e.g. moobs)...
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