Momma There Goes That Man Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Renegade7 said: Anyone know any good oblique exercises for the gym? I don't see any on bodybuilder exercise database and all my equipment and weights are in storage. Used to put a barbell behind my next on my shoulders with 90lbs or more and shift from side to side, but trying see if more efficient method to go with my core day exercises that's now missing I've always done the following: Side planks and side plank dips. Side plank rows if you are able to do this with a cable machine Knees to elbow. Push up position while basically run in place with your legs. Also try with bring right knee to left elbow, left knee to right elbow (as best as possible) Grab a a 45 plate in one hand, hold at your side standing as straight as possible. Take your free hand and lean to the side tryign to get your free hand as far down your leg as possible. Basically you're just leaning opposite the plate as far as you can. 15-20 reps then switch sides and do a few sets. Russian twists, especially with a medicine ball Hanging twists. Hang on the pullup bar, pull your legs up so they are parallel to the floor and move left and right. You could even put a bench or stool underneath you and move legs from the right side up and down on the left side of the bench and just go back and forth. Edited September 27, 2018 by Momma There Goes That Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Did regular barbell bench for the first time in probably 4+ months. I've been exclusively using dumbbells for bench and incline bench. I've gotten significantly stronger these past several months. ? Don't get me wrong i'm never going to be a meathead but being able to bench my weight (and eventually being able to work out with my weight or more) is definitely a goal. Now if I could just get motivated to work the belly off. I've tried a million different exercises and I think I hate all of them. I know dieting is a huge part and I've tried to cutback but the sweet tooth is the hardest habit for me to kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Why did you stop barbell benching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Getting your belly off is ALL diet. You could have the strongest and most defined 8 pack set of abs, but if you aren't eating right it's going to be hidden by fat. I see people in the gym doing 100s of crunches thinking that is going to give them the 6 pack they want. It's not going to help with that at all. I mean it will help make your abs stronger sure, but you aren't going to see them. If you just do deadlifts and squats, chances are you can easily have a 6 pack as long as you are eating right. Those exercises alone provide a lot of core involvement. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I 100% agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 hour ago, The Evil Genius said: but the sweet tooth is the hardest habit for me to kick. Same. I get to the point where I feel like i only work out so i can eat sweets lol 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Dr. Do Itch Big said: Why did you stop barbell benching. The gym has only one cage and 1 Smith cage setup for barbell bench. It's usually being used while I'm there. I find it easier to use dumbbells and feel like it engages more anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 15 minutes ago, Momma There Goes That Man said: Same. I get to the point where I feel like i only work out so i can eat sweets lol It does come in handy for when you wanna punish some Bojangles... Trying to wean myself off of it though, because I may have to ramp down. Been a nearly everyday hard cardio runner for about 12 years now, and I've had an occasionally sore Achilles and left knee for a couple years. Just recently bought those Under Armour Hovr Phantom's, which might be the most comfortable shoes I've ever put on, but still, probably just need to take it easy for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I'm past the point where I care about having a shredded 6 pack. I'm nearly 37 and married with a 3 year old. I pretty much always have a somewhat visible 6 pack, even if I'm not really paying attention to my diet. I don't really eat terribly though even when I'm not paying attention to my diet. But I will also go for 2-3 months where I watch what I eat and lose like 10lbs and get a bit leaner, but I'm never as shredded as I was when I was younger. But I'm also a lot bigger now too as my "normal" weight is between like 200-210lbs. I just got back from Grand Cayman and one of the best parts about going there was eating all of the good food. I just love eating good food lol. But typically I try to eat decent during the week, then eat whatever I want on the weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 49 minutes ago, Mr. Sinister said: It does come in handy for when you wanna punish some Bojangles... I was eating Bo's when you posted this. I'm also going to the gym later today and have a hockey game tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) 43 minutes ago, purbeast said: I'm past the point where I care about having a shredded 6 pack. I'm nearly 37 and married with a 3 year old. I pretty much always have a somewhat visible 6 pack, even if I'm not really paying attention to my diet. I don't really eat terribly though even when I'm not paying attention to my diet. But I will also go for 2-3 months where I watch what I eat and lose like 10lbs and get a bit leaner, but I'm never as shredded as I was when I was younger. But I'm also a lot bigger now too as my "normal" weight is between like 200-210lbs. I just got back from Grand Cayman and one of the best parts about going there was eating all of the good food. I just love eating good food lol. But typically I try to eat decent during the week, then eat whatever I want on the weekends. Same here (age and 3 year old). I eat pretty well most of the time, and luckily don't really have a sweet tooth. I usually walk around at 190, but recently had to deal with a bad foot issue and have been totally sedentary for about 10 months, so I'm at 200 right now. I truly believe that if I just stopped drinking alcohol for 2 months, I'd drop 10-15 lbs and be awfully close to my ideal weight, but I'm not going to do that. Edited September 27, 2018 by PleaseBlitz 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 2 hours ago, PleaseBlitz said: Same here (age and 3 year old). I eat pretty well most of the time, and luckily don't really have a sweet tooth. I usually walk around at 190, but recently had to deal with a bad foot issue and have been totally sedentary for about 10 months, so I'm at 200 right now. I truly believe that if I just stopped drinking alcohol for 2 months, I'd drop 10-15 lbs and be awfully close to my ideal weight, but I'm not going to do that. My ideal weight would be like 200lbs shredded but that probably just won't happen. I'd love to get back up to 215lbs and then cut and keep my size but lose mainly 15lbs of fat. But that usually doesn't happen for me, I lose some muscle size while losing fat, just because it's tough to only lose fat. At 200 I'm somewhat lean but I "feel" skinny. If I get to like 195lbs I feel like a toothpick lol. The funny part is I graduated college weighing like 165lbs. I couldn't even imagine ever being that little again. I was lifting then too but was tiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) So I'm only down 12 to 15 pounds since I started weights 11 months ago. Mind you I'll be 44 in exactly 2 weeks...but I have seen some good growth. I used to only bench 135-155 range but now I'm at the 185-205 range. My shoulders are starting to broaden and I'm seeing some definition in the upper back. But still I can't quit sugar and thus the potbelly remains. I know I should cut back...and run again..but **** what is life if I can't enjoy empty sugar calories. 😁 Anyway just wanted to humble brag about my first year fully back in the gym since grad school 20(!) years ago. As the Rock says..progress through pain. Edited January 3, 2019 by The Evil Genius 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExoDus84 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, The Evil Genius said: So I'm only down 12 to 15 pounds since I started weights 11 months ago. Mind you I'll be 44 in exactly 2 weeks...but I have seen some good growth. I used to only bench 135-155 range but now I'm at the 185-205 range. My shoulders are starting to broaden and I'm seeing some definition in the upper back. But still I can't quit sugar and thus the potbelly remains. I know I should cut back...and run again..but **** what is life if I can't enjoy empty sugar calories. 😁 Anyway just wanted to humble brag about my first year fully back in the gym since grad school 20(!) years ago. As the Rock says..progress through pain. I'm kind of in the same boat at 34. Got too much flub on the tub and junk in the trunk, while I've worked out just enough to get some muscle definition but not enough to get rid of my pointy male breasts, mostly due to sweets and junk food intake. Time to either pump more iron or buy a bra. Can't have it both ways anymore. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, The Evil Genius said: So I'm only down 12 to 15 pounds since I started weights 11 months ago. Mind you I'll be 44 in exactly 2 weeks...but I have seen some good growth. I used to only bench 135-155 range but now I'm at the 185-205 range. My shoulders are starting to broaden and I'm seeing some definition in the upper back. But still I can't quit sugar and thus the potbelly remains. I know I should cut back...and run again..but **** what is life if I can't enjoy empty sugar calories. 😁 Anyway just wanted to humble brag about my first year fully back in the gym since grad school 20(!) years ago. As the Rock says..progress through pain. Congrats! I’m planning on running a half marathon this year. Edited January 4, 2019 by Dr. Do Itch Big 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbear Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 This year, my workout is running 2.3 miles pushing my 35 lb. son in a running stroller with one hand and holding on to a 50 lb dog's leash with thw other hand. Then, I bribe my son with a life saver and repeat the run with a second dog. Then, I repeat with a third dog before calling the workout done. I have been soing this a couple times a week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 42 minutes ago, gbear said: This year, my workout is running 2.3 miles pushing my 35 lb. son in a running stroller with one hand and holding on to a 50 lb dog's leash with thw other hand. Then, I bribe my son with a life saver and repeat the run with a second dog. Then, I repeat with a third dog before calling the workout done. I have been soing this a couple times a week. Show off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Genius Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 41 minutes ago, Hersh said: Show off. And cheapskate. 😁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Running is the thing I hate. Runners knee, shin splints and it’s just boring to me. I have to always find creative or just entertaining ways to get cardio. Starting boxing next week Edited January 4, 2019 by Momma There Goes That Man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 58 minutes ago, The Evil Genius said: And cheapskate. 😁 I think that makes him smarter too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Got back again into running every day, or at least 5 days a week. At the moment it's on my treadmill at home, catching up on my Netflix list. Once the evenings get bright enough I'll be on the trail listening to podcasts, and running with the big dog. Just pure joy not having to interact with anyone. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 It will be fun hearing from you guys for a week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Roid rage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tone_dubbz Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Resolution crowd? Glad to see some of y'all mentioning cardio, I think it's imperative to include in your workout routine. For those who have issues with jogging/running, if you can get access to a stair master I suggest trying it. Minimal impact, but will have you sweating your ass off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 During December, I was going to a bootcamp/strength training class 3 days a week. It was pretty great, but my work schedule is too hectic to keep it going. I got my wife a Peloton for Xmas, so I'm going to use that for a few months and then probably join a gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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