Equipment Crew- Part III

[pumping4life]

That's kinda funny. It looks like there is a giant that has crammed himself into that crevice waiting for a climber to come a little too close.

[KBKB]

That's kinda funny. It looks like there is a giant that has crammed himself into that crevice waiting for a climber to come a little too close.

That's kind of the way it is. Except instead of eating climbers, it snags the rappel ropes. On multiple occasions, either me or my partner would have to rappel into that vegetation (or some like it higher up) to untangle the rope so that we could continue our rappel.

[rlundregan]

That's kind of the way it is. Except instead of eating climbers, it snags the rappel ropes. On multiple occasions, either me or my partner would have to rappel into that vegetation (or some like it higher up) to untangle the rope so that we could continue our rappel.

Oof......I'm glad to say I never had to do that myself......I recall seeing guys at Seneca Rock dropping a rappel line into a tree and having to go get it....they were throwing it over an edge so that they couldn't see what they were doing....not a fun time at all.....

[Hishiad]

Day 1 SB routine in the books.


I went wayyy too heavy on bench/squat to start lol I thought Heavy day was suppose to be 90% of your 1RPM? No way I can do 90% of my 1RPM for freaking 2 work sets of 8 :P

[KBKB]

Day 1 SB routine in the books.


I went wayyy too heavy on bench/squat to start lol I thought Heavy day was suppose to be 90% of your 1RPM? No way I can do 90% of my 1RPM for freaking 2 work sets of 8 :P

Not that I know anything about the program that you're doing, but...

How did you determine the one repetition maximums (1RM) for the various lifts in your program?

[mensagitatmolem]

I think it's the rock / boulder at the top of the ridge in the center of the photo below. It's an interesting looking rock. I'd like to get a close-up of it sometime, but that portion of the mountain isn't terribly accessible.

Yes, it caught my eye in the original picture, as it seemed to be a bit out of place with respect to the overall landscape. Thanks, and it does look interesting.

[Hishiad]

Not that I know anything about the program that you're doing, but...

How did you determine the one repetition maximums (1RM) for the various lifts in your program?

A week ago I ramped up until I hit my max...doing 1 rep then adding weight.


Seems the sticky says to just try to pick/guess a weight that you can do for that amount of reps.

[yankeemarko1]

This site appears to be FUBAR. I couldn't find this thread so I searched for it. Everything seems to be out of whack. End of the world...

[matrix563]

are leg extensions bad?
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...leg_extensions
http://www.livestrong.com/article/32...sion-machines/

not sure if any of that applies to leg curls done with a combo machine. i've always liked doing them and i got a nice parabody one for $25 finally. i do all kinds of leg exercises though so i dunno about those articles. thoughts?

[ProtienandIron]

are leg extensions bad?
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...leg_extensions
http://www.livestrong.com/article/32...sion-machines/

not sure if any of that applies to leg curls done with a combo machine. i've always liked doing them and i got a nice parabody one for $25 finally. i do all kinds of leg exercises though so i dunno about those articles. thoughts?

While I don't consider myself a 'hater' of the LE, I don't personaly get any benefit from it and I don't enjoy doing them. But as for leg curls I'm a big fan, and would definately consider having one in my gym if I get a bit more space. I prefer the prone lying types as opposed to the seated variety.

[Cleveland33]

are leg extensions bad?
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...leg_extensions
http://www.livestrong.com/article/32...sion-machines/

not sure if any of that applies to leg curls done with a combo machine. i've always liked doing them and i got a nice parabody one for $25 finally. i do all kinds of leg exercises though so i dunno about those articles. thoughts?

I think it depends on the approach.

I think inexperienced/ill-informed lifters may use the leg extension almost exclusively for leg work. And it is great for what it does, work the quad, but does nothing to the supporting structure of the knee which can cause an imbalance which may lead to the injuries they refer to.

But if used in conjunction with other work, I think it is a solid contributor.

[matrix563]

While I don't consider myself a 'hater' of the LE, I don't personaly get any benefit from it and I don't enjoy doing them. But as for leg curls I'm a big fan, and would definately consider having one in my gym if I get a bit more space. I prefer the prone lying types as opposed to the seated variety.

i do too. never could wrap my head around the seated one. felt super weird. i like that the parabody pivots down. i just have to be careful not to slide down too far and bang my head against the big mirror laying against the wall and slicing my head off guillotine style

good point cleveland. thanks

[animalfan]

Leg extensions make my knee hurt. Leg curls make my hamstrings hurt, but in a good way

[KBKB]

are leg extensions bad?
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...leg_extensions

That's an excellent t-nation article. Reps on recharge.

[mensagitatmolem]

are leg extensions bad?
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...leg_extensions
http://www.livestrong.com/article/32...sion-machines/

not sure if any of that applies to leg curls done with a combo machine. i've always liked doing them and i got a nice parabody one for $25 finally. i do all kinds of leg exercises though so i dunno about those articles. thoughts?

I follow Eric Cressey and Mike Robertson on a regular basis. Eric I believe was the author of the first article. The leg extension of old had a pretty good shearing action due in part to where the pivot point was.

[weisgarb]

are leg extensions bad?

As with most exercises, it's largely a question of how you do them. A lot of people seem to turn them into a momentum-swinging exercise where they use too much weight and heave the weight up and let it come crashing back down. Abused (or when used on a poorly design leg extension machine), they can be detrimental.

I don't know if anyone has read some of Lyle McDonald's articles on weight training, but he commented on Cressey's article when it was published a few years ago: forums.lylemcdonald.com//showpost.php?p=83690&postcount=19

Whether you're a patient or not, the take-home message is the same: if you want more bang for your training buck you should be squatting, not doing leg extensions. Factor in the additional loading that squatting allows, and it should come as no surprise that you'll see better gains in size, strength, and functional capacity.

However, he sees nothing wrong with doing them properly or using them as one component of your leg training regimen. He even considers them to be rehabilitative in some cases (though typically with lower weight and much slower repetitions).

[Cleveland33]

As with most exercises, it's largely a question of how you do them. A lot of people seem to turn them into a momentum-swinging exercise where they use too much weight and heave the weight up and let it come crashing back down. Abused (or when used on a poorly design leg extension machine), they can be detrimental.

I don't know if anyone has read some of Lyle McDonald's articles on weight training, but he commented on Cressey's article when it was published a few years ago: forums.lylemcdonald.com//showpost.php?p=83690&postcount=19



However, he sees nothing wrong with doing them properly or using them as one component of your leg training regimen. He even considers them to be rehabilitative in some cases (though typically with lower weight and much slower repetitions).

all of this.

Just like squatting, they can be dangerous if done improperly, but if you do them slow and controlled they should be fine.

As for extensions vs squats - nothing is going to replace squats, not even a leg press, but they are one of the best for isolation on the quad so they can be great for definition if that's your bag.

[fishpat86]

Leg extensions make my knee hurt. Leg curls make my hamstrings hurt, but in a good way

Hamstring curls make my toes cramp.

I start a new job on the 7th of January next year and I will be cycling 3 miles to work and then 3 miles back each day. That counts as cardio right?

[trimble006]

Had a rough two days at the gym... Here are some cliffs.

trimble's shorts rip 8 inches during deep squats yesterday
trimble walks past cardio section holding his ass together but people notice and laugh including two pretty girls
trimble returns to gym today only to trip on top step
trimble's gets stones stuck in his palms and backpack flips over his head and gets stuck on his face while he's on the ground
trimble gets up and realizes the two pretty girls from yesterday are exiting the gym and laughing at him with one of their friends
trimble enters gym as he hears the two girls tell their friend about his ripped shorts yesterday

Bad things happen in threes right? Kind of nervous to see what my gym visit tomorrow brings. In the meantime I think I'll go cry myself to sleep and brainstorm how I can make them laugh on my terms next time I see them and introduce myself as touchdown trimble. 'Cause apparently I have a touch of downs...

In other news, my new shake flavour is Mango-Pineapple from Perfect Nutrition. It should probably be called Mango-Pineapple-Mouthgasm. Unreal, as are most of their flavours to be honest.

[ProtienandIron]

Had a rough two days at the gym... Here are some cliffs.

trimble's shorts rip 8 inches during deep squats yesterday
trimble walks past cardio section holding his ass together but people notice and laugh including two pretty girls
trimble returns to gym today only to trip on top step
trimble's gets stones stuck in his palms and backpack flips over his head and gets stuck on his face while he's on the ground
trimble gets up and realizes the two pretty girls from yesterday are exiting the gym and laughing at him with one of their friends
trimble enters gym as he hears the two girls tell their friend about his ripped shorts yesterday

Bad things happen in threes right? Kind of nervous to see what my gym visit tomorrow brings. In the meantime I think I'll go cry myself to sleep and brainstorm how I can make them laugh on my terms next time I see them and introduce myself as touchdown trimble. 'Cause apparently I have a touch of downs...

In other news, my new shake flavour is Mango-Pineapple from Perfect Nutrition. It should probably be called Mango-Pineapple-Mouthgasm. Unreal, as are most of their flavours to be honest.

L M A O!

If it makes you feel any better, you'll be getting my grapes when I recharge!

[Northernmoris]

L M A O!

If it makes you feel any better, you'll be getting my grapes when I recharge!

Lol. Same here.

Welcome to the Workout Equipment forum where reps are always on spread.

[Stasher1]

Lol. Same here.

Welcome to the Workout Equipment forum where reps are always on spread.

Ain't that the truth.

[twodog]

I got him, I don't know how I wasn't on spread .

Trimle rip shorts.
Trimble fall.
Trimble repped !

[pumping4life]

...In the meantime I think I'll go cry myself to sleep and brainstorm how I can make them laugh on my terms next time I see them and introduce myself as touchdown trimble. 'Cause apparently I have a touch of downs...

This is what I was thinking. Turn on the charm. Tell them the other days were all attempts to get the attention of 2 lovelies.

Thanks for sharing, BTW. Repped for the cajones to tell the story.

[trimble006]

Thanks guys! I'll get all of you back off RC. Went to the gym tonight and nothing exciting happened. Makes me kind of wish something did happen to spice up an otherwise boring night. I guess not all bad things come in threes.

[ProtienandIron]

I guess not all bad things come in threes.

...If you wait long enough they do. lol

[jackbravo]

Had a rough two days at the gym... Here are some cliffs.

trimble's shorts rip 8 inches during deep squats yesterday
trimble walks past cardio section holding his ass together but people notice and laugh including two pretty girls
trimble returns to gym today only to trip on top step
trimble's gets stones stuck in his palms and backpack flips over his head and gets stuck on his face while he's on the ground
trimble gets up and realizes the two pretty girls from yesterday are exiting the gym and laughing at him with one of their friends
trimble enters gym as he hears the two girls tell their friend about his ripped shorts yesterday

Bad things happen in threes right? Kind of nervous to see what my gym visit tomorrow brings. In the meantime I think I'll go cry myself to sleep and brainstorm how I can make them laugh on my terms next time I see them and introduce myself as touchdown trimble. 'Cause apparently I have a touch of downs...

In other news, my new shake flavour is Mango-Pineapple from Perfect Nutrition. It should probably be called Mango-Pineapple-Mouthgasm. Unreal, as are most of their flavours to be honest.

sounds like Trimble has an in with those two pretty, laughing girls

[trimble006]

...If you wait long enough they do. lol

Not the answer I wanted to hear mate! Maybe they weren't bad things at all because I made the girls laugh... maybe it was two good things?! I might stick with this for a bit... Until something bad happens I suppose.

[4MEandThem]

2nd page bump

[ExtremistPullup]

should I buy a 25 lb bag of protein online that's 4.6 dollars less a lb then Opt Nut