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Nicki M
traineo Newbie
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Nicki M
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# Posted: 22 Apr 2008 04:02
Generally speaking, in Body Pump classes, would it be better while doing squats to use as heavy a weight as I can and not necessarily get quite the same depth of movement, or use a lighter weight to ensure I go as deep as possible?
Thoughts?
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Jericho Kane
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 96
Jericho Kane
I've been active my entire life. From growing up playing soccer, rowing in college, and seriously lifting since high school, I am not mystified over the exceedingly simple relationship between strenuous exercise and eating a sensible diet, and being fit.
Current stats:
Immersing myself into full-blown German Volume Training.
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# Posted: 22 Apr 2008 12:09
Quoting: nicolemarymartin Generally speaking, in Body Pump classes, would it be better while doing squats to use as heavy a weight as I can and not necessarily get quite the same depth of movement, or use a lighter weight to ensure I go as deep as possible?
Thoughts? First and absolutely foremost, learn how to go down as far as possible. A squat performed in any other manner is inexcusably incorrect. For tips, check out the squat video thread.
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Minu ~
The Master
Posts: 2592
Minu ~
N u t r i t i o n
I g n i t i o n
C u l t i v a t i o n
E x e r t i o n
One can never be too N.I.C.E.
BELT NOTCHES for 2008:
- Mistressed the PULL-UP!
- 2, 1.2km lake swims.
Video of proper Squat form:
http://www.traineo.com/11_5529_0.html
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# Posted: 22 Apr 2008 17:21
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Courtney Van Horn
traineo Newbie
Posts: 6
Courtney Van Horn
I am going to school to be a personal trainer, but I need to get into better shape. I actually started at 148lbs and now I'm down to 125lbs...10lbs left until I hit my goal!
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# Posted: 22 Apr 2008 18:09
It's better to go lower b/c that is what is going to work the right muscle group rather than having a heavier weight.
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Clifford Chinn
Fitness Guru
Posts: 470
Clifford Chinn
Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they haev to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary.
Impossible is NOTHING.
(I freakin LOVED that ad campaign)
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# Posted: 22 Apr 2008 18:48 - Edited by: TEAMCHINA
Go as low as possible while maintaining proper form. If you end up leaning forward/pulling weight off your heels or if you end up bending at your lower back to get a "deeper dig" then you aren't doing yourself any favors. The point of a squat isn't to get your ass to touch the floor or to put strain on your lower back or knees.
This is one of the biggest reasons I'm a front squat advocate; you really cannot cheat the form at all or else the weight will knock you down. If you go too far down your center of gravity will shift and you'll feel the weight wanting to pull you over, but the best part for me is the complete lack of strain on my lower back - I'm pushing more weight with front squats now than I ever did with back squats and I'm realizing that the limiting factor on my back squats wasn't any muscles in my legs at all: it was my lower back.
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marco bottone
traineo Newbie
Posts: 9
marco bottone
NOOO spam! this is only a message from a guys that have worked 2 years for realize a dream,my dream......I love a wellness,and I suppose you love wellness me too....I want you report a interesting site, www.p4p.mobi tell me what you think...;-)
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# Posted: 22 Apr 2008 20:06
I love a wellness,and I suppose you love wellness me too....I want you report a interesting site, www.p4p.mobi tell me what you think... 
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Dave Nicholson
The Master
Posts: 2094
Dave Nicholson
I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy...
diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com
I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :)
I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming!
I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some?
Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks.
I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August.
Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.
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# Posted: 22 Apr 2008 20:21
Sorry Marco, sometimes we can get a bit jumpy over here... Let me direct you to a thread where I know they'll really appreciate this info, as they love wellness me too, all day long.
Check out this thread and let them know about your great and useful links!!
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Lilly K
Fitness Guru
Posts: 275
Lilly K
started 1/28/08 to change my life via diet exercise...if you're interested, here's my blog about it:
http://losinglill.blogspot.com
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# Posted: 22 Apr 2008 20:33
*shakes head* Dave, you are NAUGHTY!!! hahaha...
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Dave Nicholson
The Master
Posts: 2094
Dave Nicholson
I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy...
diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com
I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :)
I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming!
I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some?
Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks.
I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August.
Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.
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# Posted: 22 Apr 2008 20:35
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