|
Post by nomis on Jan 27, 2011 9:52:28 GMT -5
It's gym season. What are y'alls favourite stuff to do in terms of benefit /fun to do /feels good. Basically I'm pretty bored and figured I'd make a thread for this, but I also think it'd be good to work some variety into some of my workouts. Maybe this will thrn into a sweet exercise of the day thread. If you're posting something confusing, try to explain it well.. or post pix.
|
|
|
Post by Aaron on Jan 27, 2011 10:32:26 GMT -5
Pushups, chinups, ab wheel workouts..
the bread and butter for me for the last 3 years.
Srsly. working wonders for me.
|
|
andrewm
UGC Junior Addict
Posts: 458
|
Post by andrewm on Jan 27, 2011 10:42:03 GMT -5
Squats Deadlifts (regular and stiff legged) Chin ups
Various ab and lower back exercises.
|
|
|
Post by antonv on Jan 27, 2011 11:19:40 GMT -5
In addition to mentioned above do some 'seated rows' or what i do - grab a dumbbell (figure weights/reps/sets for urself) in one hand, bend over supporting urself with the other hand on the bench, and lift the weight up to ur chest and down. Should work ur shoulders/back/lats and biceps. It's a good cycling related exercise that helps with pumping on the handle bars while sprinting, climbing. Add some triceps work and do tons of core exercises that you can think of so that you can transfer more of that power all into leggzzz when racing.
|
|
|
Post by DiscoStu on Jan 27, 2011 13:11:13 GMT -5
NO UPPER BODY!!! You need the upper body of a 12yr old girl!!
Bosu ball squats Walking Lunges ( really big step and not so big step to work more muscles) Prone Cobras Knee tucks with a exercise ball decline leg lifts ball crunches one legged hip lifts dead lift ( stiff leg = good opportunity to fuck your back up) more squats leg press leg curls That machine that works your inner and outer hip muscles( the one that everyones girlfriend should use)
maybe some box jumps and other plyometrics for explosive power. Bam
|
|
|
Post by Josh on Jan 27, 2011 13:13:56 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by DiscoStu on Jan 27, 2011 13:17:30 GMT -5
^ You should ALWAYS exercise to a level beyond what you feel comfortable. That's how you get fast!
|
|
|
Post by nomis on Jan 27, 2011 13:47:23 GMT -5
Stu you will not podium in one race this year if you dont stick to the strict guidelines of 8 minute abs.
Try: Prone Scorpion.
|
|
|
Post by Aaron on Jan 27, 2011 15:10:23 GMT -5
nope, definitely some is needed. A lean, limber and strong upper body goes a long way...as does a good core and back.
|
|
|
Post by DiscoStu on Jan 27, 2011 15:36:32 GMT -5
No upper body does in no way imply no core and back.... going to continue with no upper body and watch my power to weight increase as I slim down.
|
|
|
Post by zooford on Jan 27, 2011 16:09:47 GMT -5
switch hands, y'all.
|
|
|
Post by Christopher J! on Jan 27, 2011 16:26:53 GMT -5
^zomg.
|
|
|
Post by Sammy on Jan 27, 2011 18:11:37 GMT -5
NO UPPER BODY!!! You need the upper body of a 12yr old girl!! Well that works out well for me!! Stifling enormous amounts of laughter at this^ in the library right now ;D
|
|
|
Post by brianp on Jan 27, 2011 18:23:52 GMT -5
Why are people still posting? This thread was over after morgan arrived.
|
|
|
Post by brianp on Jan 27, 2011 19:27:51 GMT -5
Sorry for derailing the thread, but I've been on this program for about a year.
|
|
|
Post by antonv on Jan 27, 2011 20:32:59 GMT -5
NO UPPER BODY!!! You need the upper body of a 12yr old girl!! Also disagree. Improving strength does not necessarily have to come with gain in weight and/or muscle mass. Just need proper workouts and methods. Good core AND upper body strength is extremely valuable in MTBing especially. Do it right. Start off slow. Lots of reps/sets and gradually with weeks move towards heavy weight low-rep sets, but never push to the limit. Tearing all your muscles on last few when you squeezing last little bit is what will increase muscle mass. Stay away from that and you'll notice how you get stronger from neurological improvements alone with the same body you had (if not leaner), AND you'll be less injury prone. Plyometrics are excellent too, but after you prepared your body with few weeks in the gym first!
|
|
|
Post by Smyth on Jan 27, 2011 23:43:45 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by flav on Jan 30, 2011 22:25:26 GMT -5
Ill never go back to a regular gym after I started doing Crossfit. The workouts get almost addicting... I guess because of the high intensity?
Its good for cyclists because its whole body workouts and the muscle you gain is almost all lean. Also there are a ton of WODS that incorporate cardio/lower body.
In general: "CrossFit programming focuses on the following basic skills: 1. Cardio/respiratory endurance 2. Stamina 3. Strength 4. Flexibility 5. Power 6. Speed 7. Co-ordination 8. Agility 9. Balance 10. Accuracy" From the Crossfit Guelph website
|
|
|
Post by Josh on Jan 30, 2011 22:47:39 GMT -5
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzD9BkXGJ1M&feature=player_embeddedIll never go back to a regular gym after I started doing Crossfit. The workouts get almost addicting... I guess because of the high intensity? Its good for cyclists because its whole body workouts and the muscle you gain is almost all lean. Also there are a ton of WODS that incorporate cardio/lower body. In general: "CrossFit programming focuses on the following basic skills: 1. Cardio/respiratory endurance 2. Stamina 3. Strength 4. Flexibility 5. Power 6. Speed 7. Co-ordination 8. Agility 9. Balance 10. Accuracy" From the Crossfit Guelph website I would probably get into cross fit if I ever planned on entering a yard work competition. I won't argue that its not effective, because it definitely is. But its totally suited to a group of people who have no specificity in mind, and who aren't interesting in getting into a 'peaked' performance level. Also good for people on a time crunched schedule. Strength and coordination are its strong points. Bad for cyclists because it is targeted at building lots of lean mass, as shown by the extensive power/low rep exercises. The thing that bothers me about cross fit is the high risk of injury you are putting yourself in by doing exercises that don't bear any real wold resemblance to actual biomechanical movements (as shown at 49, 1:00, 1:52 to name a few). No shortage of bad technique in that video as well, exercises shouldn't be done as fast as possible, unless of course you want to rupture tendons or strain ligaments.
|
|
|
Post by Aaron on Jan 31, 2011 0:04:19 GMT -5
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzD9BkXGJ1M&feature=player_embeddedIll never go back to a regular gym after I started doing Crossfit. The workouts get almost addicting... I guess because of the high intensity? Its good for cyclists because its whole body workouts and the muscle you gain is almost all lean. Also there are a ton of WODS that incorporate cardio/lower body. In general: "CrossFit programming focuses on the following basic skills: 1. Cardio/respiratory endurance 2. Stamina 3. Strength 4. Flexibility 5. Power 6. Speed 7. Co-ordination 8. Agility 9. Balance 10. Accuracy" From the Crossfit Guelph website I would probably get into cross fit if I ever planned on entering a yard work competition. I won't argue that its not effective, because it definitely is. But its totally suited to a group of people who have no specificity in mind, and who aren't interesting in getting into a 'peaked' performance level. Also good for people on a time crunched schedule. Strength and coordination are its strong points. Bad for cyclists because it is targeted at building lots of lean mass, as shown by the extensive power/low rep exercises. The thing that bothers me about cross fit is the high risk of injury you are putting yourself in by doing exercises that don't bear any real wold resemblance to actual biomechanical movements (as shown at 49, 1:00, 1:52 to name a few). No shortage of bad technique in that video as well, exercises shouldn't be done as fast as possible, unless of course you want to rupture tendons or strain ligaments. Lawyered. Personally i prefer scientology to crossfit.
|
|
|
Post by flav on Jan 31, 2011 0:39:38 GMT -5
There are definitely some negative aspects to Crossfit, especially the point about injuries due to fast movements. Its what you take away from it, I mean a lot of the exercises that have been listed in this thread are staples in the WODS (expect the 8 minute ab workout haha).
I saw results from it and love the challenge of the workouts and I think it could be incorporated into working towards a peak performance level.
|
|
|
Post by nomis on Jan 31, 2011 10:50:44 GMT -5
|
|
andrewm
UGC Junior Addict
Posts: 458
|
Post by andrewm on Jan 31, 2011 10:57:41 GMT -5
I'm not the biggest fan of crossfit.
|
|
|
Post by flav on Jan 31, 2011 12:01:06 GMT -5
|
|