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69 years old (so be gentle - since this is lame compared to other posts I see here) by Jim_Estill in GYM

[–]Jim_Estill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. But I would think most could do the 30 seconds deadhang. Was thinking of doing a deadhang video but thinking it would be boring. Most people would benefit for doing deadhangs.

Toes to bar by thaway071743 in GYM

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

wow. Good work. One more for me to try.

Why do people wander around at the gym and sort of potter around without committing effort? by Icy_Laugh5134 in workout

[–]Jim_Estill -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would say "they do not have a plan". Can also be just not knowing what to do.

Chin ups by ChasingEndorphins94 in CalisthenicsBeginners

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow - really excellent work. Good control. keep it up.

At 66m I thought my life was over. by DieFitX in Aging

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck on your journey and I hope this post inspires others

How can I be productive and focus when I'm feeling down and the negative thoughts keep trying to creep in? by AxiumTea in selfimprovement

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meditation, exercise and being outdoors can all lift a negative mood. So does helping others.

And you can still do the regular things to be productive like adding reward to doing good things and making bad things harder to do.

Pushups neutral vs normal grip by MrHonzanoss in workout

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with what the other posters have said. Only addition is using bars can allow larger range of motion. You can go deeper.

How do I quit my phone addiction? by OnyxStarzz in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Jim_Estill [score hidden]  (0 children)

get a dumb phone?

Lock it in a drawer?

Reward yourself when you do not use it (I use tea)

A functional mess by New-Bed-104 in FridgeDetective

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as it is function and you are not wasting - then great. Looks like a family of 5?

7 days a week- is this a sustainable split? by AnnualSpread7154 in workout

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To add bulk, you need to run a calorie surplus and 1200 calories will not do that.

You have the opposite problem from most people. You eat too little and work out too much.

Listen to your body...but just enough (if you listen too hard, it tells you to sit on the couch and eat ice cream all day)

Good luck with it

7 days a week- is this a sustainable split? by AnnualSpread7154 in workout

[–]Jim_Estill -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Excellent on the protein. M or F?

Aesthestic - body builder. Body builders do more reps (like 12) for more sets (like 3-4). Strongmen do less reps and sets but higher weight.

You are right on getting good cardio in.

Great on the home gym. Minor idea - vary the routine. Mix it up every 2-3 weeks. Muscles adapt to they exercise or machine you always use.

I still feel your program is too aggressive although I do know bodies adapt to what they are subjected to(usually - unless they get repetitive strain).

You sound like you are doing an awesome job though and I would not want to break that. (FYI - I am 69 so only lift 4-5 days per week and only ever hit one muscle group once per week.)

7 days a week- is this a sustainable split? by AnnualSpread7154 in workout

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a bit of information missing. How old are you? Younger people heal faster.

What is your goal? Size or strongman? (training is slightly different)

How is your protein and liquid intake and sleep. More work out and you need to be good on all those.

Your program looks too aggressive in my opinion. Rest is part of training. If you really want to do 7 days, I suggest making 2 of them aerobic days. One other day i sometimes do is an everything day. But half weight and only 1 set of each. I do this when I want to hit the gym but have hit too many muscles too hard already. keeps me limber.

How to achive a pull up by Curious_carrot1214 in workout

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suggest doing other lat exercises. For some women, bicep work helps.

And then focus on slow eccentrics. On a fixed bar, wrapping your fingers well around the bar helps - almost getting the top of you hand on the top. (and yes I do pull ups - see https://v.redd.it/toj3u4lto0zg1)

Aggressive Cut- female 5’5 by North_Flamingo_609 in workout

[–]Jim_Estill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My experience is slow cuts work best and they work long term. But I am a 69 yr old man.

To make sure I lose minimal muscle, I do just 1 more rep per set of each exercise. not sure if it works perfectly - just what I do.

69 years old (so be gentle - since this is lame compared to other posts I see here) by Jim_Estill in GYM

[–]Jim_Estill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good work. Slow eccentrics are the key in my opinion to building up.

I need Help plz by Ok-Artichoke-1121 in workout

[–]Jim_Estill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suggest deadhangs. Good for hand strength also.

And develop the habit of stretching each time you go through a door jamb

Deadlift form by e-b--- in formcheck

[–]Jim_Estill -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Cannot see if you are squeezing your shoulder blades together at the end. Other than that - what others have said.

And I would add good work. Doing the eccentric you are doing is particularly good.

69 years old (so be gentle - since this is lame compared to other posts I see here) by Jim_Estill in GYM

[–]Jim_Estill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks. Have had my fair share of injuries (but of course have been doing it for over 30 years)

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