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Vivid · 08-23-2015

I bench now I got a weight lifting class its hard for me please help I am being tested no troll answers please

Shiz · 08-23-2015

Care to specify on how it's hard? What are you having trouble with exactly?

Nibbles · 08-23-2015

Weights?

5hift · 08-23-2015

Don't sign up for any sports clubs if you know you're not gonna be able to make it through, trust me.

I tried out for Cross Country when I was a freshman in HS and it almost killed me.

Nabu Lapse · 08-23-2015

See if there's any crossfit studio in your area. I joined mine a year or so ago when I was just a little shrimp. The changes that have occurred in that year are staggering, well worth the time and money. The workouts strain just about every part of your body almost every single time you go in. Completing just one of their workouts is an achievement for most. As soon as you get used to the type of exercises they throw at you it's so rewarding, and gets you in shape faster than you'd think was possible.

Neil · 08-23-2015

STEROIDS BRAHHH

ZYZZ BRAH!!

Nanner · 08-23-2015

If it's hard, lower the weights....no need to be embarrassed looking weak in front of others, because at one point they were doing the same thing!

5hift · 08-23-2015

Don't rush yourself either.

Everyone works best at their own pace.

Draenin · 08-24-2015

I've started doing a little bit of weight lifting myself to stay fit and relieve anxiety, and here's stuff I've learned so far:

Eat often, rest often, drink lots of water, and most importantly don't over-exert yourself.
Doing an exercise correctly and repeatedly is better than doing it with more weight only a few times or doing it wrong because it feels easier.
When you lift, you are conditioning yourself to lift your current weight limit more easily. Start small and gradually move up when the weights start to feel lighter.
Don't start with anything that's agony to lift after a few repetitions, and don't do anything that causes you pain instead of stress.
Switch between exercises that work different muscle groups. You'll look ridiculous with huge biceps and tiny forearms, or abdominal muscles with no pectoral definition, etc. Building good proportion is really important, because multiple muscle groups are used with different kinds of tasks in real life.
Push yourself to do more and more each day you practice. If you can only do 20 reps one day, go for 25 next time.
Take daily multivitamins and try to eat a lot of 'hearty' foods. Protein shakes and supplements are only going to give you what you need for your daily intake, and your body excretes the rest. Plus, your body needs more than just protein to stay in good balance.
Watch different workout videos on Youtube, and try to do them yourself. Trainers often provide good advice, and try to motivate you to keep going as much as you can.
Spend a little bit of time stretching each day. A lot of muscle tension comes from muscle fibers getting too 'bunched up' and not going back to an extended state once they've been contracted really often.
Try to walk or run often between times when you lift. (But be sure to rest too.) It helps you learn to regulate your breathing while lifting, and improves blood circulation so your cells can carry oxygen better.
If you feel like you want to use more weight in your exercises, do fewer reps with whatever the heavier weight is. (For example, I use 15lb free weights to do about 100 reps per day with each muscle group, but I also use 25lb free weights to do about 20-25 reps as well, as a way to condition myself for lifting more weight without being extremely sore afterward.)
Cycle between muscle groups during a routine you're working on if you start to get fatigued. Like if you want to go for 100 reps a day for each group, you can do 25 at a time and switch to something else, then come back to them a few minutes later when that muscle group has had sufficient time to rest. You don't have to do all 100 at once, because it's going to leave you really sore and your muscles need time to 'reset.'
Trying to impress people doesn't get results. Patience and discipline does.

Hope some of that helps. I'll probably post more if I can think of other good tips.

And always remember, stress is the feeling of weakness leaving your body. No pain no gain and all that jazz. ;D

GOAT · 08-24-2015

Spoiler

MrSimons · 08-24-2015

Seriously start with lighter weight, if you can't lift it, its too heavy. I had a friend who had to use a curl bar for bench because he couldn't lift a barbell. After a few weeks he was able to lift heavier, just pace yourself.

Also, just to save you from crossfit before Nabu steals all your potential gains, here is an information video based on pure science, and years of health research.

Vivid · 08-24-2015

I can literally bench a bar two tens and two 2.5's that's it
I have to bench for a test today wish me luck

Draenin · 08-24-2015

Posted by Vivid

I can literally bench a bar two tens and two 2.5's that's it
I have to bench for a test today wish me luck

Did they say how heavy the bar you're using is? They're usually like 15, 30, or 45 lbs depending on thickness.

If it's a standard 45lb bar, you're doing around 65 lbs.

Vivid · 08-24-2015

Ok its a 45 ib bar I did the test I benched the bar and 40 pounds which is okish

Draenin · 08-24-2015

Posted by Vivid

Ok its a 45 ib bar I did the test I benched the bar and 40 pounds which is okish

That's pretty good. Do try to work with free weights a little bit if you can too, and try to tone each muscle group. Like a lot of other lifting techniques, bench pressing uses several at once. You'll probably be using far less weight if you use free weights, though, because you won't have a bench supporting you while standing up and weight is put on each arm individually. Make sure to do the same number of reps for each arm too, obviously.

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Vivid Hey Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FL, USA Posts: 1,547	working out I bench now I got a weight lifting class its hard for me please help I am being tested no troll answers please

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Shiz Pixelist Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,077	Care to specify on how it's hard? What are you having trouble with exactly?

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5hift ✔️TURBO✔️VERIFIED✔️ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Larunda Relay Posts: 6,481	Don't sign up for any sports clubs if you know you're not gonna be able to make it through, trust me. I tried out for Cross Country when I was a freshman in HS and it almost killed me.

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Nabu Lapse betflip me nerd Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,012	See if there's any crossfit studio in your area. I joined mine a year or so ago when I was just a little shrimp. The changes that have occurred in that year are staggering, well worth the time and money. The workouts strain just about every part of your body almost every single time you go in. Completing just one of their workouts is an achievement for most. As soon as you get used to the type of exercises they throw at you it's so rewarding, and gets you in shape faster than you'd think was possible.

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Neil Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 988	STEROIDS BRAHHH ZYZZ BRAH!!

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Nanner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,350	If it's hard, lower the weights....no need to be embarrassed looking weak in front of others, because at one point they were doing the same thing!

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Draenin Magnificent Bastard Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bermuda Triangle Posts: 463	I've started doing a little bit of weight lifting myself to stay fit and relieve anxiety, and here's stuff I've learned so far: Eat often, rest often, drink lots of water, and most importantly don't over-exert yourself. Doing an exercise correctly and repeatedly is better than doing it with more weight only a few times or doing it wrong because it feels easier. When you lift, you are conditioning yourself to lift your current weight limit more easily. Start small and gradually move up when the weights start to feel lighter. Don't start with anything that's agony to lift after a few repetitions, and don't do anything that causes you pain instead of stress. Switch between exercises that work different muscle groups. You'll look ridiculous with huge biceps and tiny forearms, or abdominal muscles with no pectoral definition, etc. Building good proportion is really important, because multiple muscle groups are used with different kinds of tasks in real life. Push yourself to do more and more each day you practice. If you can only do 20 reps one day, go for 25 next time. Take daily multivitamins and try to eat a lot of 'hearty' foods. Protein shakes and supplements are only going to give you what you need for your daily intake, and your body excretes the rest. Plus, your body needs more than just protein to stay in good balance. Watch different workout videos on Youtube, and try to do them yourself. Trainers often provide good advice, and try to motivate you to keep going as much as you can. Spend a little bit of time stretching each day. A lot of muscle tension comes from muscle fibers getting too 'bunched up' and not going back to an extended state once they've been contracted really often. Try to walk or run often between times when you lift. (But be sure to rest too.) It helps you learn to regulate your breathing while lifting, and improves blood circulation so your cells can carry oxygen better. If you feel like you want to use more weight in your exercises, do fewer reps with whatever the heavier weight is. (For example, I use 15lb free weights to do about 100 reps per day with each muscle group, but I also use 25lb free weights to do about 20-25 reps as well, as a way to condition myself for lifting more weight without being extremely sore afterward.) Cycle between muscle groups during a routine you're working on if you start to get fatigued. Like if you want to go for 100 reps a day for each group, you can do 25 at a time and switch to something else, then come back to them a few minutes later when that muscle group has had sufficient time to rest. You don't have to do all 100 at once, because it's going to leave you really sore and your muscles need time to 'reset.' Trying to impress people doesn't get results. Patience and discipline does. Hope some of that helps. I'll probably post more if I can think of other good tips. And always remember, stress is the feeling of weakness leaving your body. No pain no gain and all that jazz. ;D

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MrSimons :) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: no. Posts: 10,309	Seriously start with lighter weight, if you can't lift it, its too heavy. I had a friend who had to use a curl bar for bench because he couldn't lift a barbell. After a few weeks he was able to lift heavier, just pace yourself. Also, just to save you from crossfit before Nabu steals all your potential gains, here is an information video based on pure science, and years of health research.