Weightlifting for Kiwis - Discussion and support regarding the art of swole

[Astro Loafo]

Looks very similar to a hip thrust. I guess I gotta try it out

 

[Helvítis Túristi]

Looks very similar to a hip thrust. I guess I gotta try it out

I think the position of the legs changes which muscles are used or which muscles get more load on them. The position of the legs is different on the frog pumps than hip thrusts. Trying them out, I want to say hip thrusts are more the back of the muscle while the frog pumps is the sides a bit.

 

[AntiSchwuletteAktion]

I think the position of the legs changes which muscles are used or which muscles get more load on them. The position of the legs is different on the frog pumps than hip thrusts. Trying them out, I want to say hip thrusts are more the back of the muscle while the frog pumps is the sides a bit.

"Frog pumps" are just hip thrusts with your legs at an angle to line up with your glutes. If you look at an anatomy chart, the muscle fibers on the glutes aren't aligned straight up and down, they go down and out. Theoretically pointing your legs out helps activate the glutes more.

 

[Manul Otocolobus]

I've come across a situation with a patient recently for which I absolutely did not have an answer.

Unfortunately, he was just diagnosed with the beginnings of one of the most serious progressive hand joint conditions in medicine. It's only a matter of time until he loses the ability to move the joints in his fingers because the joints are literally destroyed in a way they no longer even exist. As a result his fingers will stuck in what is fairly close to a straight position permanently. He wanted to know when this happens how he can continue to work with weights since he literally will have no grip. My only experience with weights is with free weights.

Is anyone here familiar with what options he will have available to him to continue using weights as part of his exercise routine?

 

[Hog On Ice]

I've come across a situation with a patient recently for which I absolutely did not have an answer.

Unfortunately, he was just diagnosed with the beginnings of one of the most serious progressive hand joint conditions in medicine. It's only a matter of time until he loses the ability to move the joints in his fingers because the joints are literally destroyed in a way they no longer even exist. As a result his fingers will stuck in what is fairly close to a straight position permanently. He wanted to know when this happens how he can continue to work with weights since he literally will have no grip. My only experience with weights is with free weights.

Is anyone here familiar with what options he will have available to him to continue using weights as part of his exercise routine?

Most squat variations should be doable with limited grip involvement. I’ve seen people use a safety squat bar hands-free. Cross-arm front squats, back squats with wrists or palms resting on the bar. There are also Zercher squats and deadlifts where the bar is placed in the crook of the elbow, so the hands aren’t even involved. These also work the biceps to some extent. And for upper body/pressing strength, there are progressively difficult push-up variations and ways of loading push-ups such as weight vests. He might also be able to do dips if he has a flat surface to rest his palms on instead of the typical bars. Curls and triceps extensions can be done with palms up against the underside of a flat dumbbell.

Probably a bunch of other things I’m not thinking of. Obviously, he may need help setting up the weights once his condition progresses badly.

 

[grasshoppermustard]

I've come across a situation with a patient recently for which I absolutely did not have an answer.

Unfortunately, he was just diagnosed with the beginnings of one of the most serious progressive hand joint conditions in medicine. It's only a matter of time until he loses the ability to move the joints in his fingers because the joints are literally destroyed in a way they no longer even exist. As a result his fingers will stuck in what is fairly close to a straight position permanently. He wanted to know when this happens how he can continue to work with weights since he literally will have no grip. My only experience with weights is with free weights.

Is anyone here familiar with what options he will have available to him to continue using weights as part of his exercise routine?

I doubt this will help but there is a guy at my gym who I assume was in a car accident or something similar as he only has half a leg, one hand, and he uses some kind of hook system whereby his PT attaches cables to the hook thing on his arm/leg for him to work out, he's actually pretty fit/strong all things considered. There must be something for people with serious disabilities though if they are intent on working out, might end up being custom made devices though.

 

[Dr Doom Pill]

Hey lads im new to lifting and I dont know where to start and I also have some questions.
1.What exercises should I do?
2.Whats a good schedule?
3.Is there a calculation for how much you should lift?
Id also appreciate it if you link good websites/videos for lifting.

 

[CivilianOfTheFandomWars]

Hey lads im new to lifting and I dont know where to start and I also have some questions.
1.What exercises should I do?
2.Whats a good schedule?
3.Is there a calculation for how much you should lift?
Id also appreciate it if you link good websites/videos for lifting.

1. See attached for one of, in my opinion, the best novice programs to build size and strength while really focusing on technique.
2. In theory, you would workout again when you've recovered. In reality, whenever you're both recovered from last session and you can fit it into your daily routine. Like, instead of playing games for an hour after work or on your day off, go to the gym and do games tomorrow.
3. Start light and work up until you have a hard time hitting the target reps with perfect form. You'll get a handle on it quickly.

My favorite channels on YouTube for fitness is probably John Meadows, as I like his take on injury prevention and how he structures his programs, I also like Scooby's old videos because it's real easy to understand, and if you like nerd shit than the Bioneer is pretty good for learning about an entirely different philosophy and take on fitness.

 

[Dr Doom Pill]

1. See attached for one of, in my opinion, the best novice programs to build size and strength while really focusing on technique.
2. In theory, you would workout again when you've recovered. In reality, whenever you're both recovered from last session and you can fit it into your daily routine. Like, instead of playing games for an hour after work or on your day off, go to the gym and do games tomorrow.
3. Start light and work up until you have a hard time hitting the target reps with perfect form. You'll get a handle on it quickly.

My favorite channels on YouTube for fitness is probably John Meadows, as I like his take on injury prevention and how he structures his programs, I also like Scooby's old videos because it's real easy to understand, and if you like nerd shit than the Bioneer is pretty good for learning about an entirely different philosophy and take on fitness.

thanks man

 

[CivilianOfTheFandomWars]

thanks man

You’re gonna make it brah

 

[Fentanyl Floyd]

What do you guys think about ashwagandha for the purposes of bodybuilding?

It just gave me boners

 

[Vingle]

It just gave me boners

I've seen this been stated on le reddit, when discussing it. But oh god, I've become almost horny 24/7 after working out for a while + eating healthy. Do I really have to become even more horny?

I bought a megapack with 500 tablets of 500 mg ashwagandha (35mg withanolide) It was cheap, and I get autistic about supplements.
Anyway, got ashwagandha for years now.

 

[Fentanyl Floyd]

I've seen this been stated on le reddit, when discussing it. But oh god, I've become almost horny 24/7 after working out for a while + eating healthy. Do I really have to become even more horny?

I bought a megapack with 500 tablets of 500 mg ashwagandha (35mg withanolide) It was cheap, and I get autistic about supplements.
Anyway, got ashwagandha for years now.

It gave me some energy at least at first, but it started to lose effect. But what can I say, enjoy your cheap viagra.

 

[Vingle]

It gave me some energy at least at first, but it started to lose effect. But what can I say, enjoy your cheap viagra.

From what I've read, you are supposed to be 3 months on and 1 month off. Stuff regular people aren't going to keep track off.

 

[Fentanyl Floyd]

From what I've read, you are supposed to be 3 months on and 1 month off. Stuff regular people aren't going to keep track off.

It started losing it's effects after a couple of weeks for me, whether that was due to my metabolism or me developing tolerance I don't know. So I decided since I wasn't getting much out of it, I'd just finish the bottle and drop it from my supplement list.

 

[CharcoalChkn]

Hit my first 100kg on non machines today! So excited, I got strong very quickly with hip thrusts I'm surprised.

Hoping I can get my deadlift up soon, currently able to do 70kgs but having a lot of trouble with my left side, I don't want to start using a split grip though.

 

[Bassomatic]

I've seen this been stated on le reddit, when discussing it. But oh god, I've become almost horny 24/7 after working out for a while + eating healthy. Do I really have to become even more horny?

I bought a megapack with 500 tablets of 500 mg ashwagandha (35mg withanolide) It was cheap, and I get autistic about supplements.
Anyway, got ashwagandha for years now.

Pfft, you don't know horny till you are mid 20s on tren. I can't say I know that supp off hand, so I can't offer much.

Hit my first 100kg on non machines today! So excited, I got strong very quickly with hip thrusts I'm surprised.

Hoping I can get my deadlift up soon, currently able to do 70kgs but having a lot of trouble with my left side, I don't want to start using a split grip though.

Keep at it brah. Also make your current DLs slower it'll force you to even out on your weaker side. Don't mix grip until you have to, don't mess with trap or sumo yet imho.

 

[CharcoalChkn]

Keep at it brah. Also make your current DLs slower it'll force you to even out on your weaker side. Don't mix grip until you have to, don't mess with trap or sumo yet imho.

Any particular reason to avoid a trap currently? My gym does not actually have one (it is quite small) but, just out of curiosity.

About to start another 4 weeks of strict clean bulk diet + work outs, hoping to see some big results, though it mostly depends on myself and how much I am willing to work hard.

 

[Vingle]

Don't mix grip

Why are mixed grip bad until you have to?

 

[CharcoalChkn]

Why are mixed grip bad until you have to?

A friend of mine told me that it halts your progression by stopping the bar from rolling out of your hands as easily and will lead to muscle imbalances.