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Question #41: Weight/Strength Training Help.?
Hey, im 17 just finished last year of school.I
have been lifting weights for a year now, but im
not gaining any real muscle, i have increased my
strength by 15+ Kg (35+lbs) but havent put on any
significant muscle.i just done this
"test" which evaluates your posture, so
i did this and the results are i need to do 4 - 5
weeks off corrective training before i get really
stuck into a training regime.what i ask is when
ive finished this, how do i put on muscle, i have
about 5kg (12lbs) of unwanted fat and want to lose
that first, then after i need to eat more calories
than i use right? so do i do very little cardio,
and wont alot of that go to fat as well or as long
as you have been lifted weights it will go to
build muscle? im just uncertain of this.ThanksBut
just with eating more calories, as i am doing a
wieght training regime the extra calories will be
used to repair the muscle and build it? and not
just turn into fat?.
Answer: Well you want to lose the excess weight first.
Then I suggest that you do a high repetition (at
least 20-25 rep) full body circuit training (which
is a cardio vascular workout) and slowly increase
in the weight over a period of 3-4 weeks - if you
don't feel the burn then you are either not
lifting enough weight or your number of reps is
insufficient. This will burn the excess fat and
begin the sculpting process (definition) but will
develop what is called striped muscle (for stamina
etc). Once you are at your desired weigh, then you
can begin your body resizing. Lift weights at
least double that of what you use in the cardio
workout and lift the weights until you fail (ie.
can't lift it again) and do exercises that target
the specific areas of your body that you wish to
increase in size (ie. bicep curls, bench press,
prone flys etc). Do this each day after you have
done your cardio vascular work out. This will
develop the muscles in these area typically know
as spotted muscle, which are used more for
strength and power. Doing it this way will
increase your muscle growth without getting muscle
bound or having lack of stamina. Also be, sure to
eat a diet consisting of a lot of high protein,
this will aid in promoting the new muscle growth.
Do at least 3-4 set of as many reps as you can
handle. But be sure not to over do it. Take your
time building up to heavier and heavier weight or
you will risk permanent injury. Good luck
dude.Pete (Yaxman)
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Question #42: Anyone have a good strength training program for grappling without deadlifts?
I need a radical change to my strength training
program for grappling. When I started grappling I
just brought in my old powerlifting routine of
Squats, Bench and Deadlifts. I've been doing it
for several years. It helped my grappling (judo,
JJ) alot. My lower back is just to sore to
continue the deadlifts. I need to change but I
fear losing my strength. My strength is the one
advantage I almost always have. Anyone have any
good sources for strength training particularly
legs and lower back that is effective but won't
strain my back?
Answer: That's a good question but tough to answer because
there are so many exercises and so many sources to
get the info. I started MMA and grappling about a
month ago and I've been working different
exercises to strengthen up. I've read that
power-lifting is not really essential for
grappling, but explosive strength training is.
Plyometrics and lifting for endurance are good
exercises...at least they have given me great
improvements. Instead of heavy weight, I
concentrate more on lighter weight and
concentrating on each rep at higher repititions.
Sorry I don't have specific exercises for the
lower back, I just don't know the names off hand.
I do know of one good Nautilus apparatus for the
lower back. It's the one where your legs are
braced at the thighs and shins and your in a prone
position face down. Then you lift up with your
back and back down to almost a 90 degree angle
like an upside-down sit-up. Check on-line for
plyometric exercises for the back. They are
excellent for muscular endurance and explosive
power.
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Question #43: strength training?
can anyone give me a workout schedule that will
help me get faster jump higher and be stronger
while putting on some muscle weight
Answer: squates running sprinting, lunges, leg
press......not really a scheduale but im too tired
lol email me courbsh12@yahoo.com if you want
one...i make them for my friends that dont work
out much all the time
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Question #44: Need strength training tips?
I'd like to start strength training at home, but
am not sure how to get started. Anyone know of
any good websites/books that explain what is
needed, what exercises to do, etc.
Answer: Read some tips on this site
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Question #45: What strength training do I need to do to lose fat in my stomach, love handles, and thighs?
I've been researching questions on here and found
to lose fat, but not so much weight (I'm 5'4'' and
122lbs) you need "strength training."
What exactly do I need to do to lose fat in those
areas? I don't have a gym membership so I would
like some creative and enjoyable things to do at
home.If strength training is only for my stomach,
what can I do for my love handles and thighs?
Answer: no strength training gets rid of stomach fat only
aerobic training and diet.
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Question #46: Adding strength training to a workout routine?
I recently started running 5 days a week for about
an hour. I want to incorporate strength training
next. Should I do upper body one day and lower
another or a full body strength training routine 3
days a week? Or is this overload? Any (helpful
and serious) advice will be appreciated.
Answer: Since you are just starting out, you may want to
start off slowly. Try doing upper body one day and
then lower body another day. Eventually, over time
you can do a full body strength routine.Here is a
link that may give you more insight:
http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwfit/strength.htmlGood
luck with your workout and strength training. Keep
up the good work!
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Question #47: strength training vs cardio Losing Weight Fast?
I heard strength training can do as much as
cardio in the battle of the bulge. Can I use
resistance training to replace cardio for fast
weight loss. Chuck Norris says I can. Is Mr Norris
"pulling my leg".
Answer: Decide what you want: a better physique,
weight-loss, just a healthy looking body, or a
healthy body?From what you wrote, it looks like
you're leaning to the better physique side of
things, but you also want the weight loss. Check
out the website
"www.seriousstrength.com".
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Question #48: Strength Training/Weight Lifting Question?
I'm a 21 year old 5'1 female looking to lose
excess weight with exercising and healthy eating.
I recently started adding a bit of strength
training for my upper body along with my cardio.
My question is, is strength training your upper
(or lower, for that matter) body every single day
a bad idea overall? I agree a beginner might want
to do it every other day, but will it cause more
harm than good if I strength-train every day?Also,
my muscles feel kinda sore (although I admit, the
soreness actually feels good for some reason) but
typically how long does the soreness last?Thanks.
:)=
Answer: You need to let your muscles rest the day after
you work them. You might want to consider
alternating upper body and lower body work outs.
You could do something like upper body on Mondays,
Weds, and Fridays; and then lower body on Tues,
Thurs, and Saturday. And you should also rest a
full day, mine are usually Sundays. You can also
do cardio after each of your weight training
sessions. Good luck!
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Question #49: Strength training for kids?
I have three athlete sons ages 9, 11 and 12. Does
anybody know of any books or other reference
materials on strength training for children?
Answer: prob best to pop down ur local gym.Speak to a
fitness advisor, they could help. As for strength
training most gyms have a minium age of at least
16-17 before using weights. As doin such an
activity at a young age will stunt the growth of
the individual as proper bone development will not
occur. At such a young age as long as they
concentrate on aerobic exercise to build up their
fitness and proper tecnique of the sport they are
doing then when the time comes to do weights they
will already be fit and willing to include such an
activity to build into which ever sport they are
progressing in.
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Question #50: bowflex strength training program?
cardio doctor recommends strength training 2 days
a week
Answer: Whats the question?
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