Search:

Don't get so caught up on the higher weight at the cost of possibly injuring yourself. Like the others said, watch some videos, find an experienced lifter, and keep it safe.

No, the weight/reps ratio isn't so much the issue as the overall burnout from the individual exercises without the routine. At the preselected weight how many sets did you intend on doing, you may or...

Bump

It is amazing how many selfish people are out there. Especially for a family member... show her the ropes, take the time to PT her and see how she progresses.

On the other chest superset thread http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=113702411
was recommended from yesterday.

Interesting... never thought of that one before... do you guys use a modified ROM for the decline or keep the same form as though it was on a flat bench?

This isn't even a good start... then again talking to the masses it is sadly true. There are few men who are "nice" yet are assertive or confident. The bad-boy complex usually also includes dangerous...

I was thinking lower lats, but that depends on how wide you are doing the chin-ups...

Never sacrifice form so you can say "I did the lift".
I vary between going to failure and or reaching a goal. If a weight doesn't give me the pump it used to I change it (be it the order, reps, or...

Ergo.... wow Matrix flashbacks...

What kind of soreness are you talking about? The first taste of lactic acid build-up from the early years probably will never return unless you try to make it...

Way to break out the references iSkinny. That author would likely disagree with the claims of "The New Rules of Lifting".
Ultimately what cannot be measured in the mental preparedness you are to...

I am a big fan of the 1 hr - 1.5 hour routines. I take about 3 minutes between sets with a minimum of 3 sets per workout, figure 5-7 exercises... not to mention high rep exercises... the time adds...

I would suggest the reverse leg curl machine (like leg extension except you are on your stomach bringing you ankles towards your knees). Focus on the negative pull and SLOW reps, I've had good...

Can you identify if it feels like a pinch vs a possible strain?

While I didn't have similar cause or total damage I injured my shoulder last year with similar pain. I was fine to continue shoulder exercises but when it came to pushing movements be it push-ups or...

Depends on how many sets per exercise you are doing. If it is 2-3 sets I think you will be fine, might want to alternate going heavy or light with different exercises each week.
If you are going 4-6...

I concur with Avila ^^

different movement altogether the only commonality is the use of legs (but for different motion) and the cardio aspect.
if a nearby community college or park is available, the best way to practice...

The usual body weight push-ups, make a pull-up bar, squat something you can carry... lunges... your creativity is your limit.

oh yea 2nd that if a pool is nearby.

I tend to favor what the President mentioned in campaigns, giving tax credit for service. Not necessarily military service but it community, state, federal, or international. I think we need to...