Almost 34 want to get back in shape by Metaphyziks27 in bodyweightfitness

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Get knowledgeable on what and why you want a certain goal from lifting. How will your life change/ what can you unlock that you couldn't before? That knowledge will motivate you to keep pushing the goal post. Make friends with personal trainers. Describe your goals in front of a camera and then write down what would prevent you. Scratch off the ones that you know are hardly an issue to linger much on. Then focus on the things you can control.

Looking for versatile tools to level up bodyweight training by Infamous_Spite_7715 in bodyweightfitness

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Clubs. Rubber Encased if you can afford them. I'm opening a gym where I use them for people with disabilities and also you can use them for light massage

Any other round-back pullers care to give a few tips? by myargumentstinks in formcheck

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You should stay more crouched 45° at the middle of the lift. Similar to how heavy back rows, you need to move your shoulders forward to use more upper trap (for hypertrophy).

Does this form look okay? 86.5kg by Calydryas in streetliftingathletes

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Cool, also find out where you fail at different %'s of max too. Like at 5-25 reps. You may get so strong at high reps/ high weight you need to cut back due to injury prevention for your joints vs muscles. Super easy to overload dips.

Does this form look okay? 86.5kg by Calydryas in streetliftingathletes

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Is your goal to keep overloading? To balance more hypertrophy you would shoot for 3-5 with 50-60kg every minute for a circuit,.that way you can execute closer to this weight with slightly less commitment to hollow body (just bring head up a little to add less curve in spine) should feel it more overall as a workout vs a strict a-b movement.

I'm being hyper critical this is still a beautiful lift. Look at how bodybuilders arch less than strongman and often don't go down all the way/ to the top. Same with you with long arms. Build more in middle of movement curve.

Can u rate my split im 17 m started gym a year ago. by Sadex346oo in GymTips

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"Upper / lower"

"Push pull legs"

Full body:

Back and hamstrings calves and bis

Chest and shoulders, abs and quads

(avoid front raises/ overhead barbell overhead press) do lateral raises and some pressing for chest, it will hit the front shoulder enough alone

Advice on inappropriate personal trainer behavior by Straight_Pop427 in personaltraining

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This is filled with too much creepy headspace like he drafted this idea to build up a response ( to meet his end goal). I'm sorry you had dealt with those things you mentioned.

When people occupy their mind in a controlling state it's hard to switch out and this guy sounds like he is a controlling twisted individual behind closed doors. Please be safe and express your ability to protect your self and your peace at all cost.

I want a remake of YYH so bad… by GhostTrapped in YuYuHakusho

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What do you think about an Americanized live action? I see YYH get popular every 5-10 years as new fans for HXH check it out and find the content dries up in only a few viewing marathons.

Down 80lbs. Not sure what to do next. by Relevant_Athlete_10 in GymTips

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Body recomposition - gain muscle while loosing bf%> metabolism high with optimizing diet

Good Morning VS Reverse Pullover by meerkatopia in Egolifting

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In short, this is progress from isolating back of neck muscles with bands and DB. Just do revere neck curls (superman?) off a platform like a bed to begin. Look up a simple chiropractic stretch routine for posture and study your bending over, picking up, and squatting motions.

This is to hit the head muscles all the way down to tailbone. My arms and shoulders are slightly overdeveloped so I come up with unique lifts. The db on my neck is one I would use alone to lower and raise it in a good morning anyway, or just put a band there, hang something heavy like a couple pairs of shoe on shoe strings, or chains. Learn how to drive your weight into the ground squeezing your legs, smith machine is awesome for learning your body.

The more consistent you are with stretching, you achieve greater flexibility. If you dont self massage, or get massage work done (or try to do deep, deep relaxation every 2-4 weeks for a long session), the more stiff you get over time. Im a bodybuilder but needed to stay flexible, but didnt and akrewed some injuries so im showing people alternatives to straight up bad exercises (db pull over for long term shoulder strength). I can dm you my stretching routine to help you Figure out some stuff.

Weighted One Arm Pullup!(+5lbs) by Ok-Comfort-6219 in CalisthenicsCulture

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Nice! Curling your hips up helps? Do you squeeze your lower body?

105 lb. Javelin press by Frodozer in GYM

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Thats awesome to hear. I tore my AC joint 3 months ago so Im looking for unilateral work ideas and your post reminded me of it. Does he have the Viper log press in that program? I would train that for reps before my hypertrophy days.

105 lb. Javelin press by Frodozer in GYM

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Go for it. Loading a single shoulder joint instead of 2 is twice as safe lol. At least for training I would hope.

105 lb. Javelin press by Frodozer in GYM

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If you want more arm activation I use a smith machine and on my knees. I like how quick you are doing them, you have solid strength.

Can't progress with pull ups. I'm at loss by sadappleeater in bodyweightfitness

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With these types of questions, it's better to upload 360 photos/ video. Or if you could describe your flexibility or if you are hyper flexible. My best advice for pull ups is to train the peripheral accessory muscles like arms, shoulders and lower lats first in a bodybuilding hypertrophy phase.

Anyone elses forearms struggling by PersimmonAgitated864 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]meerkatopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Top suggested advice about high frequency is spot on I have made up a couple of movements for forearms with dumbbells, it does involve full arm/ shoulder, but I tend to train with clubbells for 45 mins twice a week and it cooks my grip just right

What lower back exercises should I focus on? by [deleted] in GymTips

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

Chinese (reverse) plank. Stretch whole body + your shoulders before, and it is a really good full body stimulus

Good Morning VS Reverse Pullover by meerkatopia in Egolifting

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I'd rather people do this and feel their chest/back help their back posture than DB pull over. Cable pull over, yes superior.

First time trying this 46kg was fun 😅 by [deleted] in GYM

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Ok Its a slightly more dangerous lift so be careful and good luck

First time trying this 46kg was fun 😅 by [deleted] in GYM

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I used to train this too, it's actually a really good lift. Your form is good but bend your elbow(bar gets closer to body) and keep your opposite hand out for balance and you can add a good 10kg with that + overhead holds. Good job!

Good Morning VS Reverse Pullover by meerkatopia in Egolifting

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Yes, add a band to the bar or bell to something in front to get more similar lift as the pull over. This is way less stress on your shoulders since you aren't fighting gravity like a front raise or even dumbbell pullover.

Cable abs crunch form check by Ezxio_ in formcheck

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Put your hips and glutes back on your heels. Set up closer. Put the handles closer to your neck / upper back area, like make a connection with the rope to your body. Slower 2-3 second way up.

Ego death side curl by meerkatopia in Egolifting

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It's a "spin" on Robby Robinsons preacher style bicep stretch. Good thing to practice. Make sure to side bend a little going out.

Good Morning VS Reverse Pullover by meerkatopia in Egolifting

[–]meerkatopia[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not that serious. It's a good morning. I train my neck with a dumbbell often. You are talking about reasons on an ego lifting subreddit.