Black Hair Media Forum : Weight Training Roll Call http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ Thu, 23 May 2013 20:12:36 +0000 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:10:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=353714 <![CDATA[Black Hair Media Forum]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com//forum_images/BHM_Logo_v5_Forum.jpg http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : Joining this!! I have 8 sessions...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10176584.html#10176584 Author: slimmacee23
Subject: 353714
Posted: Mar 01 2013 at 3:10pm

Joining this!! I have 8 sessions with a trainer that i will start on Monday & just re-purchased my protein powder. That should be enough to get me started! Sucks I wait until it gets warmer out to really get motivated but whatever, toned body here I come!
]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:10:43 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10176584.html#10176584 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : *screenshotted chrissypoos workout*...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10175866.html#10175866 Author: Babygurl2012
Subject: 353714
Posted: Mar 01 2013 at 11:58am

*screenshotted chrissypoos workout*

@_@ back defintion blessed from the gods!!!!!!!]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:58:46 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10175866.html#10175866 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : weavequeen83 wrote: ...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10175837.html#10175837 Author: sexyandfamous
Subject: 353714
Posted: Mar 01 2013 at 11:47am

Originally posted by weavequeen83 weavequeen83 wrote:

Originally posted by sexyandfamous sexyandfamous wrote:

I tried, in vain, to do sumo squats but I am 100% sure I was doing it wrong and I didn't want to hurt myself so I quit Ouch
I also squat with my legs together.
After I am done with the smith machine, I sit on the abductor/adductor chair and I also do leg extension.
And I also do abduction with a cable tied somewhere (in my gym they don't have the machine for that) but it's really hard for me and I can't stand up straight.
 
How far are you going down when you squat?
 
So all of your squats are on the smith machine?
 
Try squatting with your feet AT LEAST shoulder width apart. 
 
The smith is okay, but try and start to squat from a rack.  You can do this gradually, as it's a huge difference in squatting from the smith machine as opposed to from a squat rack.  You will need to drop down in weight when you do, but as you get your technique together and learn to stabilize your body, you will be able to up the weight.
 
When squatting I would use a lifting belt.
 
Also, try adding some more excercises to your routine if that is all you are doing.  I posted a link to an article that can be found on the previous page.  I would check it out to get some more ideas on adding to your routine.. HTH Smile


I only saw this now! I squat as if sitting down, I do not go ATG. I am currently lifting 132lbs. Plan to increase to 140 next time I workout. I do what exercises, but most involve machines like abductor/adductor chair, leg extension, and some for upper body.
I squat with my feet hip width apart. I don't think I can squat without the smith machine; I am too weak LOL
]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:47:12 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10175837.html#10175837 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : HaitianDiva64 wrote: oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10124517.html#10124517 Author: chrissypoo
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 06 2013 at 8:04pm

Originally posted by HaitianDiva64 HaitianDiva64 wrote:

oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh myyyyy *&%^$#@Ekkking god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
You look soo good. NOt to sound stalkerish but I remember some of your old pics from way back when. girrrlll.
 
i'm so jelly. how much weight did you start off with and reps?



Thanks babe! I find that pyramid sets have been effective (where you do one set 15-20 reps, then one set 10-15 reps, then one set 5-8 reps). For dumbbell rows, for example, I do 20 reps with 35lbs, 12 with 40 lbs, 8 with 45 lbs, 5 with 50 lbs. On the row machine and lateral pulldowns I do from 60-100lbs. For deadlifts, about 90-175 and back extensions I just use a 25lb plate and do about 20 reps. I find that pyramid sets allow me to work both endurance and strength and make more progress.
]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:04:22 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10124517.html#10124517 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh myyyyy...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10124302.html#10124302 Author: HaitianDiva64
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 06 2013 at 7:03pm

oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh myyyyy *&%^$#@Ekkking god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
You look soo good. NOt to sound stalkerish but I remember some of your old pics from way back when. girrrlll.
 
i'm so jelly. how much weight did you start off with and reps?
]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:03:33 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10124302.html#10124302 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : HaitianDiva64 wrote: can...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10122951.html#10122951 Author: chrissypoo
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 06 2013 at 7:59am

Originally posted by HaitianDiva64 HaitianDiva64 wrote:

can someone post a link or pictures of machines that are good for your back and arms. MY bottom area is pretty good already but I'm OBSESSED with toned backs and arms. A toned back can help create that arch.
 
I just stay away fom most maschines because I don't want to look stupid trying to figure out how to use them and stuff lol

I do dumbbell rows, row machine, lat pulldowns, and pull ups. I choose 2-3 of those exercises per workout for my upper back/biceps. As for lower back I'll either do deadlift, stiff leg deadlift, or back extensions. Here is a pic of my back, it's about 6 months old so it's probably more developed now:



Edited by chrissypoo - Feb 06 2013 at 7:59am]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:59:19 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10122951.html#10122951 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : reading this thread...I might...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10122479.html#10122479 Author: HaitianDiva64
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 9:30pm

reading this thread...I might need a trainer]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:30:52 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10122479.html#10122479 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : can someone post a link or...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10122466.html#10122466 Author: HaitianDiva64
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 9:20pm

can someone post a link or pictures of machines that are good for your back and arms. MY bottom area is pretty good already but I'm OBSESSED with toned backs and arms. A toned back can help create that arch.
 
I just stay away fom most maschines because I don't want to look stupid trying to figure out how to use them and stuff lol
]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:20:42 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10122466.html#10122466 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : I can&#039;t wait to try this....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10122376.html#10122376 Author: Talbott0330
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 05 2013 at 8:39pm

I can't wait to try this.
]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:39:19 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10122376.html#10122376 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : NattyDoll wrote:Holla!Now...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10114318.html#10114318 Author: chrissypoo
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 02 2013 at 10:03am

Originally posted by NattyDoll NattyDoll wrote:

Holla!

Now that I've got a gym membership, I'm in on this challenge!

My friend showed me the Smith machine for the first time a few weeks ago. He said that ideally you should be able to start out squatting your body weight. Soooo...I started squatting like 120lbs the first time. Dear lord. What a liar he is. I totally forgot seeing people on here saying they started around 30-50lbs. That would have been so much better. I barely made it to 8 on the first set, then 6 on the next two. Thought I was gonna tear something. Or fall and really hurt myself. And my shoulders were in soooooo much pain.

So NOW that I know what's going on, I started squatting 60lbs. It still KILLS my shoulders, but I barely feel the burn when I squat (even when squatting pretty low). So I guess I'll try upping the weight a little bit next time, and then try to do a few more reps each set, just until my shoulders get used to holding the bar. Then I'll actually be able to increase to something that'll actually build some muscle.

I'm also doing the seated leg press at 90lbs with one leg, and 250lbs or so with two legs (although before I got sick I was up to 295lbs). I think that's what's built up my muscles to where I can't really feel results from the Smith machine at that weight. *sigh*

SOON, 42 INCHES. SOON.


Make sure you push your shoulders back when you hold it to form a "shelf" it can sit on like this:



Over time it'll get better as your traps get stronger so keep at it. 6-8 reps is really good I think you should continue with your bodyweight.
]]> Sat, 02 Feb 2013 10:03:34 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10114318.html#10114318 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : blaque_diamond wrote:Question:...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10113772.html#10113772 Author: Babygurl2012
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 01 2013 at 10:07pm

Originally posted by blaque_diamond blaque_diamond wrote:

Question: This may have been addressed already but do you ladies lift during your TOM? If so, does lifting change when it comes? I know during my WL journey, it moved around every now and again.
 
just speaking from experience, sometimes heavy exercise (prolonged, too frequent, or too intense) can cause a delayed and heavier than normal period. But it's nothing to worry about, just a sign you are working out too hard.Smile
]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:07:26 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10113772.html#10113772 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : weavequeen83 wrote: ...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10113765.html#10113765 Author: Babygurl2012
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 01 2013 at 10:01pm

Originally posted by weavequeen83 weavequeen83 wrote:

Originally posted by Babygurl2012 Babygurl2012 wrote:

*sigggh* have to hop on computer to fix title typo :/

for starts......

What are you ladies squatting and what other exercises do u do with it (lunges, split squats, etc)
 
 
(ideally things that can be done on a smith machine, i dont have the upper body strength to lift more than like 70 lbs reliably Angry)
 
Are you squatting from the rack or putting a barbell on your shoulders from the ground?
 
Im not totally sure what you mean, on the smith machine? i have the barbell set right at shoulder height so i just get under it and start my workout, ideally i'd like to have the arm/ back/ core strength to use a barbell on its own with no smith machine, but i literally cant lift 50 lbs off the ground :( but i can squat 150lbs easy.
 
My situation is a lil confusing, i have a barbell and smith machine at home, im not at a gym. Im looking to try squatting with something like this so i can get a full range of motion!
 
but in the meantime i was just kinda curious if anyone did a lot of upper body WT to keep up with the lower body :) or had any bad experiences with JUST lower body weight training??
 
 
 
LOL dont mind my newbieness!!! I havent had a chance to read all your epic posts WQ83, but im doing my research this weekend!!!
 


Edited by Babygurl2012 - Feb 01 2013 at 10:03pm]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:01:48 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10113765.html#10113765 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : Y&#039;all have me sooooo hype...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10113528.html#10113528 Author: blaque_diamond
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 01 2013 at 7:04pm

Y'all have me sooooo hype to be in the gym, lol! My membership starts in March and my friend is going to be my personal trainer. He won't let me cheat and lift light. Go heavy or go home! ]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:04:16 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10113528.html#10113528 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : Holla!Now that I&#039;ve got a...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10113506.html#10113506 Author: NattyDoll
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 01 2013 at 6:47pm

Holla!

Now that I've got a gym membership, I'm in on this challenge!

My friend showed me the Smith machine for the first time a few weeks ago. He said that ideally you should be able to start out squatting your body weight. Soooo...I started squatting like 120lbs the first time. Dear lord. What a liar he is. I totally forgot seeing people on here saying they started around 30-50lbs. That would have been so much better. I barely made it to 8 on the first set, then 6 on the next two. Thought I was gonna tear something. Or fall and really hurt myself. And my shoulders were in soooooo much pain.

So NOW that I know what's going on, I started squatting 60lbs. It still KILLS my shoulders, but I barely feel the burn when I squat (even when squatting pretty low). So I guess I'll try upping the weight a little bit next time, and then try to do a few more reps each set, just until my shoulders get used to holding the bar. Then I'll actually be able to increase to something that'll actually build some muscle.

I'm also doing the seated leg press at 90lbs with one leg, and 250lbs or so with two legs (although before I got sick I was up to 295lbs). I think that's what's built up my muscles to where I can't really feel results from the Smith machine at that weight. *sigh*

SOON, 42 INCHES. SOON.
]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:47:45 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10113506.html#10113506 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : blaque_diamond wrote:Question:...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10112121.html#10112121 Author: weavequeen83
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 01 2013 at 8:40am

Originally posted by blaque_diamond blaque_diamond wrote:

Question: This may have been addressed already but do you ladies lift during your TOM? If so, does lifting change when it comes? I know during my WL journey, it moved around every now and again.
 
My TOM doesn't inhibit my workout schedule nor does it have an impact on when my cycyle comes. 
]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:40:33 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10112121.html#10112121 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : Question: This may have been addressed...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10112056.html#10112056 Author: blaque_diamond
Subject: 353714
Posted: Feb 01 2013 at 6:33am

Question: This may have been addressed already but do you ladies lift during your TOM? If so, does lifting change when it comes? I know during my WL journey, it moved around every now and again. ]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:33:27 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10112056.html#10112056 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : Is that article focused on mass?...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110870.html#10110870 Author: Midna
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 31 2013 at 3:47pm

Is that article focused on mass? I notice some people have diiffering ideals when it comes to the butt and strength.

They want strength but a compact and small butt. Others want strength but with lots of mass, which is what I want.

Perhaps I should contact the man.
]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:47:06 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110870.html#10110870 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : weavequeen83 wrote: ...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110281.html#10110281 Author: chrissypoo
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 31 2013 at 10:48am

Originally posted by weavequeen83 weavequeen83 wrote:

Originally posted by chrissypoo chrissypoo wrote:

Originally posted by weavequeen83 weavequeen83 wrote:

Originally posted by chrissypoo chrissypoo wrote:

Darn I feel weak i here.. I'm stuck at 185 lbs squat, 4-5 reps at most ATG. I've been wanting to wait til I can do 8 full reps at 185 before I increase but I've been stuck for a while. =[
 
Just keep at it! What other excercises do you do for your lower body? There are things you can do that can help with your squat and adding weight.

I do deadlifts (not as heavy as my squats though, afraid of messing up my back), donkey kicks, barbell butt bridges, hip abductors, leg extensions, leg curls, leg press. 

Ifyou are  afraid of hurting your back I would highly recommend getting a liftingbelt. You should use this when squatting and doing deadlifts.

Also,check out this article. It talks about glute activation, and overall strengtheningyour glutes. This will help with putting size on and also being able to up theweight that you are using.

 

Thanks!
]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:48:09 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110281.html#10110281 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : sexyandfamous wrote: I...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110256.html#10110256 Author: weavequeen83
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 31 2013 at 10:28am

Originally posted by sexyandfamous sexyandfamous wrote:

I tried, in vain, to do sumo squats but I am 100% sure I was doing it wrong and I didn't want to hurt myself so I quit Ouch
I also squat with my legs together.
After I am done with the smith machine, I sit on the abductor/adductor chair and I also do leg extension.
And I also do abduction with a cable tied somewhere (in my gym they don't have the machine for that) but it's really hard for me and I can't stand up straight.
 
How far are you going down when you squat?
 
So all of your squats are on the smith machine?
 
Try squatting with your feet AT LEAST shoulder width apart. 
 
The smith is okay, but try and start to squat from a rack.  You can do this gradually, as it's a huge difference in squatting from the smith machine as opposed to from a squat rack.  You will need to drop down in weight when you do, but as you get your technique together and learn to stabilize your body, you will be able to up the weight.
 
When squatting I would use a lifting belt.
 
Also, try adding some more excercises to your routine if that is all you are doing.  I posted a link to an article that can be found on the previous page.  I would check it out to get some more ideas on adding to your routine.. HTH Smile


Edited by weavequeen83 - Jan 31 2013 at 10:33am]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:28:15 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110256.html#10110256 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : chrissypoo wrote: ...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110247.html#10110247 Author: weavequeen83
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 31 2013 at 10:22am

Originally posted by chrissypoo chrissypoo wrote:

Originally posted by weavequeen83 weavequeen83 wrote:

Originally posted by chrissypoo chrissypoo wrote:

Darn I feel weak i here.. I'm stuck at 185 lbs squat, 4-5 reps at most ATG. I've been wanting to wait til I can do 8 full reps at 185 before I increase but I've been stuck for a while. =[
 
Just keep at it! What other excercises do you do for your lower body? There are things you can do that can help with your squat and adding weight.

I do deadlifts (not as heavy as my squats though, afraid of messing up my back), donkey kicks, barbell butt bridges, hip abductors, leg extensions, leg curls, leg press. 

Ifyou are  afraid of hurting your back I would highly recommend getting a liftingbelt. You should use this when squatting and doing deadlifts.

Also,check out this article. It talks about glute activation, and overall strengtheningyour glutes. This will help with putting size on and also being able to up theweight that you are using.

 
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/dispelling_the_glute_myth


Edited by weavequeen83 - Jan 31 2013 at 10:22am]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:22:09 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110247.html#10110247 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : Have any of you ladies heard...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110243.html#10110243 Author: weavequeen83
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 31 2013 at 10:19am

Have any of you ladies heard of glute activation??
 
Please check out this article. It has A LOT of great information -
 
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/dispelling_the_glute_myth
]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:19:36 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110243.html#10110243 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : Talbott0330 wrote: A...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110185.html#10110185 Author: weavequeen83
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 31 2013 at 9:45am

Originally posted by Talbott0330 Talbott0330 wrote:

A trainer at my gym who I am friends with suggested the 1700cal diet. I also researched it and decided to give it a go. I have only been doing that for about 1 week and half. Before that I would maintain a semi-clean diet of roughly 2000cal/day.
He is the one who also suggested the HIIT training becuase he knows how much I hate cardio and he said that this would have better results and keep/build muscle mass. There are countless articles I have read on Bodybuilding.com about it as well.
 
I do 10 sets of 10 with only 30 second of rest betweens sets. I spend about 1-2 minuets of rest and then on to the next excersize. So when I do squats, I do 100 squats at 185lbs instead of my max 225. Then I do my upper body circuits on alternate days.
 
Belly fat seems to definitely be the last to go for me. My lower body has no fat and is exactly where I want it, I just want my glutes much bigger. Im all apple.
I measure my food by serving sizes using cups/grams. getting a scale isnt out of the question for me, I would just have to get use to it. I might have to give it a go. 
 
 
 
HITT is good.  I do it a lot.  I was confused on your previous post because I thought you were doing HITT with  the weights.  If you are doing HITT and lifting (or vice versa) I think you should break it up into two sessions, or do HITT on one day and lift on another. 
 

Checkout this link - http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm.  It's asite that I used to calculate my intake for fat loss/maintenance. I would putyour information in and eat to whatever your goal is.

Haveyou switched up your routine at all?? What is your entire routine like duringthe week?

Iwould recommend upping the weight and droping the amount of reps you are doing for your lower body (if you are trying to gain some size).  I would apply the same thing to when you are hitting your upper body.

 
You can give the illusion of having a smaller waist by also filling out your upper body (if that makes sense) 


Edited by weavequeen83 - Jan 31 2013 at 9:46am]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:45:03 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110185.html#10110185 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : weavequeen83 wrote: chrissypoo...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110097.html#10110097 Author: chrissypoo
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 31 2013 at 8:06am

Originally posted by weavequeen83 weavequeen83 wrote:

Originally posted by chrissypoo chrissypoo wrote:

Darn I feel weak i here.. I'm stuck at 185 lbs squat, 4-5 reps at most ATG. I've been wanting to wait til I can do 8 full reps at 185 before I increase but I've been stuck for a while. =[
 
Just keep at it! What other excercises do you do for your lower body? There are things you can do that can help with your squat and adding weight.

I do deadlifts (not as heavy as my squats though, afraid of messing up my back), donkey kicks, barbell butt bridges, hip abductors, leg extensions, leg curls, leg press. 
]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:06:03 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10110097.html#10110097 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : I tried, in vain, to do sumo...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109870.html#10109870 Author: sexyandfamous
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 30 2013 at 11:36pm

I tried, in vain, to do sumo squats but I am 100% sure I was doing it wrong and I didn't want to hurt myself so I quit Ouch
I also squat with my legs together.
After I am done with the smith machine, I sit on the abductor/adductor chair and I also do leg extension.
And I also do abduction with a cable tied somewhere (in my gym they don't have the machine for that) but it's really hard for me and I can't stand up straight.


Edited by sexyandfamous - Jan 30 2013 at 11:36pm]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:36:27 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109870.html#10109870 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : weavequeen83 wrote: Hey!!...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109860.html#10109860 Author: sexyandfamous
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 30 2013 at 11:24pm

Originally posted by weavequeen83 weavequeen83 wrote:

Hey!! I'm up to 300lb ATG Wink . . When hitting for reps I keep it around 225-250.  This is more of a power squat (barbell on back)


DAMN! Clap
I have been lifting 92lbs thinking it was a lot and I don't even do ATG I do it like almost sitting down and then I back up again.
I was reading a couple things I had written down before and I'm going to raise the weights I lift and do less repetitions, maybe 4x7 or something like that.
I noticed my butt is getting harder and harder but not bigger and it's obvious what I am doing counter-productive.
]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:24:33 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109860.html#10109860 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : A trainer at my gym who I...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109697.html#10109697 Author: Talbott0330
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 30 2013 at 9:27pm

A trainer at my gym who I am friends with suggested the 1700cal diet. I also researched it and decided to give it a go. I have only been doing that for about 1 week and half. Before that I would maintain a semi-clean diet of roughly 2000cal/day.
He is the one who also suggested the HIIT training becuase he knows how much I hate cardio and he said that this would have better results and keep/build muscle mass. There are countless articles I have read on Bodybuilding.com about it as well.
 
I do 10 sets of 10 with only 30 second of rest betweens sets. I spend about 1-2 minuets of rest and then on to the next excersize. So when I do squats, I do 100 squats at 185lbs instead of my max 225. Then I do my upper body circuits on alternate days.
 
Belly fat seems to definitely be the last to go for me. My lower body has no fat and is exactly where I want it, I just want my glutes much bigger. Im all apple.
I measure my food by serving sizes using cups/grams. getting a scale isnt out of the question for me, I would just have to get use to it. I might have to give it a go.
 
 
 
 
]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:27:47 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109697.html#10109697 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : Talbott0330 wrote: Well...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109646.html#10109646 Author: weavequeen83
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 30 2013 at 9:04pm

Originally posted by Talbott0330 Talbott0330 wrote:

Well I do the squats, DL, hack squat, and hip thrust as a part of the HIIT (not at those max weights). I cant gain mass if I am only consuming 1700 cals a day. I have been at this for almost 11 months and I have only gained 2 inches on my butt and lost 3 off my waist. So I am certain with a reduced calorie diet I wont gain.
I faced a plateau and I wasnt progressing in either direction, so I turned my focus to belly fat.
I am more than open to suggestions, and if you think otherwise, I would be willing to try, but I feel like 2 inches in 11 months is not a great accomplishment and I busted my ass, literaly. SO i thought maybe if I lost all my fat, I could gain faster in the end.
I would NOT stop lifting.
 
Have you been running the same routine for 11 months?
 

Whenyou say you do HIIT with your lower body exercises, do you mean you run it as agiant set (one after the other) until finished?

 

Howdid you come up with the 1700 a day? Did you calculate this somewhere, or didyou just pick it and you've been eating at this number for a year? If you'vebeen eating the same intake for a year, you need to make some adjustments. Asyou lose weight, you will need to consume less in order to get down to whateveryour desired weight is. Also, it's important to take breaks from this intakefrom time to time and eat at your maintenance level (at least a week)

As faras your diet goes, how are you measuring your food intake? Do you use cups andspoons? I highly recommend getting a food scale and weigh EVERYTHING. Cups andspoons can be inaccurate depending on how much you pack into it.

Bearin mind also that we all lose weight differently. Belly fat for some is thelast to go when trying to lose. I had the opposite where I did lose inmy stomach faster then my lower half which frustrated the hell out of me. Ittook MONTHS for me to see a change in my legs, however I never gave up on mylifting routine and stuck it out.



Edited by weavequeen83 - Jan 30 2013 at 9:05pm]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:04:28 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109646.html#10109646 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : Well I do the squats, DL, hack...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109588.html#10109588 Author: Talbott0330
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 30 2013 at 8:29pm

Well I do the squats, DL, hack squat, and hip thrust as a part of the HIIT (not at those max weights). I cant gain mass if I am only consuming 1700 cals a day. I have been at this for almost 11 months and I have only gained 2 inches on my butt and lost 3 off my waist. So I am certain with a reduced calorie diet I wont gain.
I faced a plateau and I wasnt progressing in either direction, so I turned my focus to belly fat.
I am more than open to suggestions, and if you think otherwise, I would be willing to try, but I feel like 2 inches in 11 months is not a great accomplishment and I busted my ass, literaly. SO i thought maybe if I lost all my fat, I could gain faster in the end.
]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:29:52 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109588.html#10109588 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : Babygurl2012 wrote: *sigggh*...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109577.html#10109577 Author: weavequeen83
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 30 2013 at 8:23pm

Originally posted by Babygurl2012 Babygurl2012 wrote:

*sigggh* have to hop on computer to fix title typo :/

for starts......

What are you ladies squatting and what other exercises do u do with it (lunges, split squats, etc)
 
 
(ideally things that can be done on a smith machine, i dont have the upper body strength to lift more than like 70 lbs reliably Angry)
 
Are you squatting from the rack or putting a barbell on your shoulders from the ground?
]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:23:59 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109577.html#10109577 <![CDATA[Weight Training Roll Call : chrissypoo wrote:Darn I feel...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/weight-training-roll-call_topic353714_post10109572.html#10109572 Author: weavequeen83
Subject: 353714
Posted: Jan 30 2013 at 8:22pm

Originally posted by chrissypoo chrissypoo wrote:

Darn I feel weak i here.. I'm stuck at 185 lbs squat, 4-5 reps at most ATG. I've been wanting to wait til I can do 8 full reps at 185 before I increase but I've been stuck for a while. =[
 
Just keep at it! What other excercises do you do for your lower body? There are things you can do that can help with your squat and adding weight.
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