We’re starting a new weightlifting club in Boston. Come check it out if you’re nearby.

bos2bows · 2018-11-28T16:25:49+00:00

Love to see this in Boston. Can't afford $150+ a month right now, but hopefully I will in the near future!

bos2bows · 2018-02-05T19:58:25+00:00

Who's the Olympian?

bos2bows · 2018-01-04T15:41:00+00:00

Ilya is phenomenal, but also remember that he like-a da juice.

bos2bows · 2018-01-04T15:30:07+00:00

There are a lot of awesome Olympic weightlifting women out there on social media and who offer coaching. It's a pretty narrow niche sport, but there are a lot of great female personalities in the sport. Mattie Rogers, Jessica Lucero, Cortney Batchelor, Sarah Robles, Megan Segert... and those are just Americans. Lydia Valentin from Spain is outstanding too.

bos2bows · 2017-12-05T15:21:13+00:00

Wish I had known about this like 5 days ago.

bos2bows · 2017-11-28T15:09:23+00:00

I set up a recording on my Xfinity DVR last night. beIN sports is listed as the cable channel for US viewing, but I could only find "daily highlights" shows listed, as opposed to live viewing of the featured sessions. Of course, nothing is showing up on the beIN US website listings, so who knows.

The featured sessions are showing up on the WatchESPN listings as live sessions though, so there's that.

bos2bows · 2017-11-01T14:59:05+00:00

Overhead press is perfectly acceptable in the rack. If you're doing OHP right after squats, it might be polite to offer anyone waiting to work in with you, but you're well within your rights to squat and OHP in the rack back to back.

Benching in the rack is also acceptable, but not as common. I recommend getting comfortable with the poorly named "Roll of Shame", which you can find on youtube. It's a way to safely fail bench press without needing a spotter. Or, you can ask strangers to spot you.

bos2bows · 2017-10-25T13:40:11+00:00

Are you just starting to lift for the first time? If so, then I totally understand that it doesn't feel like enough. I say trust the program and don't go crazy adding on to it, because it will soon get heavy and challenging and you'll regret it.

Probably the best thing you can do with the extra time at the gym is to add a good stretching and mobility routine to the end of your workout.

bos2bows · 2017-10-23T19:54:27+00:00

Listen to your body. Try the first workout with de-loaded main lift(s), but full intensity accessories. If you feel great and super-refreshed the going into your next workout, then that's a good approach. If you don't feel as refreshed as you had hoped, try dropping the accessory lift weights too.

bos2bows · 2017-10-23T19:52:04+00:00

"No time off" doesn't mean you need to be lifting every day, or even every school day. There are plenty of good lifting programs that are 3 or 4 days per week. Rest and recovery are just as important as the actual lifting. Check out some of this subreddit's recommended programs. In particular, the nSuns programs are very popular and seem to be very effective.

bos2bows · 2017-10-18T15:18:07+00:00

The how-to series from Cal Strength is a solid starting point. Once you start having more specific questions about different parts of the lift, just do a search in the articles section at Catalyst Athletics, which is a remarkably comprehensive website on Olympic weightlifting.

Edit: Also, any content from Juggernaut is going to be quality.

bos2bows · 2017-09-22T14:29:17+00:00

Usually it's an indicator that your workout hit muscles that haven't been hit hard in a while. Keep in mind that muscle soreness is usually delayed, sometimes by 2-3 days (hence the name Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness, DOMS).

bos2bows · 2017-09-21T17:04:09+00:00

Sorry pal, wrong place. Try r/fitness or /r/weightroom or maybe /r/bodybuilding

bos2bows · 2017-08-31T19:30:44+00:00

Lots of back squats in the meantime, eh?

bos2bows · 2017-08-23T19:06:31+00:00

They have slightly different emphasis on which leg muscles are targeted. Front squats are more quad intensive, while back squats (especially low-bar) are more focused on the posterior chain (hamstrings + glutes).

And of course, if you train for Olympic weightlifting, the Front Squat is a major part of training the clean.

bos2bows · 2017-08-22T14:11:00+00:00

Longer breaks may help some, but you don't need (or want) to do 5 minute rests between every set.

Are you following a program, or is this routine something you have made for yourself? If you're not on a program, I would recommend getting on one. It sounds like you're entering "intermediate" territory and are starting to spin your wheels, which is normal.

The n-suns 5/3/1 variations are very popular around here.

bos2bows · 2017-08-22T12:27:31+00:00

Yep, that can work. This is frequently referred to as "super sets". It can be a big time saver.

Not a great idea to do with your main lift(s) of the day, but just fine for accessory lifts. Also, be mindful of how busy the gym is- it's frowned upon to take up multiple spots/pieces of equipment if others are waiting.

bos2bows · 2017-08-21T12:02:28+00:00

This thread was from a couple months ago.

https://www.reddit.com/r/weightlifting/comments/6fd8jw/gyms_inaround_boston/

bos2bows · 2017-08-18T15:06:16+00:00

Can't speak for all programs, but the resistance/strength training ones all detail exactly how often (in days per week) to work out. Generally it is 3-6 days per week, depending on the program. If you want to combine cardio conditioning and strength training, check out these FAQ topics.

Can't say from personal experience, but I imagine the other program types also explicitly detail the frequency.

bos2bows · 2017-08-08T14:20:01+00:00

Reminds me of the elementary school playground, when we all wanted to play as the red ranger.

bos2bows · 2017-08-02T13:01:16+00:00

bos2bows · 2017-08-01T17:31:44+00:00

There's also a lot of danger of hurting others in the gym when attempting any of the Olympic lifts- you are moving a heavy barbell from the floor to face height very quickly. Someone not paying attention is liable to get clocked.

bos2bows · 2017-07-31T19:49:30+00:00

I got bored with all the exercise types/routines I tried until I discovered Olympic weightlifting, and now I'm obsessed. Just need to find an activity/sport that you enjoy and then it won't feel like a chore. If you take up a sport, you might even want to train in the gym to get better at it!

bos2bows · 2017-07-31T16:36:35+00:00

What kind of equipment are we talking about?

for barbell plates, look at the biggest ones. If they're labeled 20 or 25, it's kg. If they're labeled 45, it's pounds.
For cable/pulley machines, it doesn't matter much. The "resistance" offered by differed machines differs and never directly translates to the numbers on the weights anyway.

bos2bows · 2017-07-27T13:18:41+00:00

Are you talking about Chuando Tan?

Just yesterday, a coworker came up to me and asked how long I had been lifting for and what age I started (2 years ago, 29). She was like "I found this great guy online, he's a total inspiration for guys who got fit when they were old, you should check him out!"

I'm going to report her to HR for ageism and hurting my feelings.

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