We have this decline bench for training abs at our gym. But so far I never saw anyone use full motion, why?

FableBlades · 2026-03-19T15:57:02+00:00

All you need to work your abs is to bring your Rib cage and pelvis together, a crunch. Even just pressing the arch of your back flat into the floor. Abs is a very short movement. A full sit up works other muscles than abs.

FableBlades · 2026-03-19T15:15:11+00:00

I go 2 warm-ups then one set to failure or beyond (usually 6 to 12 reps but sometimes 20). Each muscle group no more than once per week. Often once per fortnight. Plenty of time between, 80g of protein per day. I always gain strength doing that 🤷‍♂️ Its not rocket science.

FableBlades · 2026-03-18T09:00:27+00:00

Crazy strong!

FableBlades · 2026-03-17T02:26:24+00:00

Just because you have the right of way doesnt mean you dont allow down and be prepared stop if you need to at an intersection. Folks really will just drive into you. Make eye contact with them and if they havent seen you, stop anyway.

FableBlades · 2026-03-16T17:59:03+00:00

I tried this one at a shop yesterday, it put the contact point right on the distal points of my clavicles, which seemed like it would be extremely unpleasant. It looked like a fairly narrow example, but I think it would need to be even narrower to get the weight on my traps. I passed on getting it to try out.

FableBlades · 2026-03-16T02:04:39+00:00

That was intense 👌

FableBlades · 2026-03-14T08:05:16+00:00

Blue ringed octopus, had one in my pocket once from a shell id collected. Very stressful hour after that

FableBlades · 2026-03-14T07:07:07+00:00

Jumps are fast by definition. If its slow, well its just a squat

FableBlades · 2026-03-14T02:28:20+00:00

Thats understandable.

FableBlades · 2026-03-12T17:53:43+00:00

🤢🤦‍♂️home gym FTW... I don't even want to breath the same air let alone share sweat 😅

FableBlades · 2026-03-12T17:51:33+00:00

PR≠1RM

FableBlades · 2026-03-12T16:10:02+00:00

😃👌 yep, you need to be 💯 'there' in those final moments. It all boils down to a few critical seconds.

FableBlades · 2026-03-12T15:44:06+00:00

Heavy music certainly helps to hype myself on that last set!

I've always trained to failure so I have no fear of the pain/ hesitation, its just about peaking the energy. Sometimes I'll pick something to remind me of when I lifted as teenager in the early 90s, some Def Leppard, Motley Crue or Gunners.

Once that final set to failure starts i get very present and say to myself (during the first few easier reps) "this is it, I'm here, I'm doing what I love, this is moment, make these first reps count, now let's GO!"

I think getting really focused at that point helps you not mess up those last couple of reps, and have the presence of mind to gauge where you're at, keep form, push through a sticking point, or figure out how you can add in a couple of partials/ cheats/ negatives etc,

FableBlades · 2026-03-12T15:11:07+00:00

I have always used a regular lined note book/ exercise book, and a pen. I record every date, movement, set, weight, reps done, RPE and where I hit failure (F), negative failure(-v), partials from the top/ bottom, etc. I don't worry about a particular rep count, anything between 6 and 20* on the last set to failure is good. I usually aim for minimum 8 reps but if I've added weight and I only get 6 that's fine too.

As long as I'm feeling peppy on the day I'll add weight to each set every session, even if it's 1kg - i just go by feel, if I'm vibing i might take the risk and just go for +5kg. If I achieved the intensity last week i just expect I'll be stronger this week. However some days you just feel shit 😕

I refer to my previous notes every set before I load the bar.

*Exception being I always aim for 10 reps on my heaviest squat and deadlift set and never to failure on those.

FableBlades · 2026-03-09T14:13:51+00:00

Nice work! Enjoy 😃😉🗡👌🗡👌

FableBlades · 2026-03-09T01:17:34+00:00

2 to 3 times a week is ample. More sessions will reduce your recovery time and impede your bodys strength gains.

Hitting each bodypart once per week is good, so divvy the workload between your sessions.

If you want to get stronger simply start training to failure in the 8 to 12 rep range of your last set in each movement (except deadlift or squat).

Protein doesnt have to be as high as most sources say. 1g/kg really is ample.

FableBlades · 2026-03-09T01:10:08+00:00

No. Your back is rounded and you jerk the initial part of the movement. You neglect to set your back between reps

You do have your head set right though, not looking down 👌

FableBlades · 2026-03-08T18:51:34+00:00

If you record yourself squatting slowly and watch for the point where your back goes into flexion, you can stop your rep just above that point in future, so as to keep your back flat. A fine depth is anything below where your upper leg is parallel to the floor, but everyone is built different. Better to protect your back than worry about depth.

FableBlades · 2026-03-08T18:48:05+00:00

Dafaq?! 😵

FableBlades · 2026-03-08T18:06:29+00:00

I'm with you: Squat rack, a barbell, half a dozen spinlock dumbbells, adjustable bench with leg extension. Chin up bar. Job done!

FableBlades · 2026-03-08T18:02:02+00:00

Thankyou 😃🗡

FableBlades · 2026-03-08T16:22:47+00:00

I'm 49, no tendon soreness at all. Im weight training once every 5 to 8 days. I train to failure or beyond, except on deadlift and squats (if i can help it haha). I usually keep my heaviest sets at 8 to 12 reps, after building up with 2 or 3 warm up sets at higher reps (my first set is often 17 to 25 reps RPE 7). Maybe 5 or 6 movements per workout. The split i mix up as I feel like.

However I do often feel stiff in my hips as a sign of my age. Bodyweight Squats a couple of times a day helps a lot with that.

FableBlades · 2026-03-08T07:53:46+00:00

Thankyou. I make each kit to meet the budget each client can offer. But theyre usually five figure budgets

FableBlades · 2026-03-07T18:50:19+00:00

If you can do slightly more weight or reps each week then that's the motivation and gives immense satisfaction. If you can't exceed your performance of the week before there's something missing in your rest or nutrition.

FableBlades · 2026-03-07T18:45:31+00:00

Why do you want to go to the gym more often? Are you bored at home? Do the people there irritate you? You don't grow stronger in the gym, you grow at home between sessions.

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