The gym thread

[CJ_Derv]

Don't do cardio?...suppose it all depends what your training for...to be a statue or fit .

First time in 12years did a proper squat today with the long bar. 25kg.... Need to improve on that drastically!

Cardio isn't the difference between being a statue or being fit, i dont do cardio as im body building so it isn't necessary. Cardio is more for training for running etc

It isnt required sometimes when leaning up, as training (weights) in general increases your metabolism and combined with a good diet can easily lose weight without the need for cardio related activities whether it be low resistance training (fat burning) or cardio

and remember its not a competition but i tend to find someone to train with whos slighty stronger than me as it helps me push that extra bit.

25kg is a good starting weight try to aim for double that in about 4 weeks and see how you get on im currently up to 475kg squats and 325 front squats. try the front squats holding the bar above your chest infront of your head this isolates the quads rather than relying on hams and calves can increase your main squat over a short period of time then.

Also try partials, so put stop bar in place so you can only go down say halfway and bar stops. and pile a lod of weight on and just try to lower it as slow as possible dont worry about getting it back up get a mate to help you lift it, negatve partials are great for mass increase

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Ok I'll look into chalk. I'd recommend Ripp Toes "Starting Strength" program to anyone looking to get strong or build foundation to cut from. It's giving me great returns!

Chaulk is great especially this time of year as i hate gloves and you dont lose grip on anything when your sweating keeps your hands where they need to be,

some good quality straps will help loads too dont get leather ones just fabric ones are best