Weight lifters

[Miss_Bump]

Does anyone do hack squats and zercher squats?

Done them last night in my legs workout and they just kill my arms and shoulders!

Was were doing them right as DH was spotting me and his friend who is a personal trainer was helping but I found it hard to keep the bar up with the zercher squats!

 

[beth_terri]

Nope! Let me go Google

I really wanna try doing snatches x

 

[beth_terri]

Hmm no, can't say I fancy trying those squats x

 

[Miss_Bump]

Hmm no, can't say I fancy trying those squats x

Lol they were... Different I give you that! It was just a buzzare feeling and I couldn't squat heavy at all as my arm strength is poor. And I mean very poor.

And just about do biceps with a 4lb on each arm!

Are snatches like a clean and press?

 

[aliss]

Zercher and hacks are advanced moves (quad dominant) when you have maxed out standard squats and need to bring up the quads. You can bust your knees if you do them when you aren't quite ready yet (strength-wise).

Snatches are a technical move (Olympic lifting) that is best saved for when you have a good 2-5 years solid experience. Not trying to be a Debbie downer, just saying, they are for when you are well advanced. Snatches also require coaching.

 

[beth_terri]

New pb on squat. 55 kg

 

[Miss_Bump]

Good stuff Beth!!

Done back and tris today. I'm killing!

I really wanna get strong and do pull ups all by myself without DH holding my feet

 

[beth_terri]

What back exercises do you do? I did a little back and shoulders workout today as they are starting to feel neglected and intervals. X

 

[Miss_Bump]

Done bend over barbell rows, seated cable rows and lat pull downs. Wanted to do deadlifts ut the gym was really busy.. Always is on a Monday lol

Finished on pull-ups. I must admit I did really find it hard especially after a workout and as DH was doing weighted pull ups i did feel pretty weak lol

Been reading to strengthen yourself for pull-ups to do negatives, anyone tried?

 

[beth_terri]

Yeah and they are still too hard for me. Until I can pull my weight on the lat pull down, pull ups ain't happening lol.

 

[Miss_Bump]

32.5kg was my max on the pull down yesterday.

I weigh a measeley 47kg and want to gain more weight with muscle.

 

[beth_terri]

I'm on 38.5kg for it, but I weigh 73kg lol. Got a way to go! How are you so teeny lol

 

[aliss]

Don't feel bad girls it takes years to learn pullups properly for women. The mass distribution in the upper body just isn't there. 1 is an amazing achievement even for a fit girl.

 

[Miss_Bump]

I've always been small. I'm only 5'1

I think I need to work more only back and shoulders.

Lol I know aliss but it just sucks as DH makes it look so easy altho he has been training for over 10 years

 

[aliss]

It's best just not to see men, it's quite depressing LOL, my husband squats 250kilos after many years of powerlifting. Soooo sad for me.

 

[beth_terri]

Ahh I see. I'm 5"8!

250kg omg. There was the most unlikely guy at the gym yesterday squatting 115kg and I thought that was inpressive!

It's even more annoying when men pull up with weight belts on lol

 

[beth_terri]

Aliss what's your best squat?

 

[aliss]

There are some men that have done some beastly things, I believe Jim Wendler has done 495kg (yes) at the top levels. In the nationals and world powerlifting, many men go to that level

Aliss what's your best squat?

It's been a while since I've done it, but my best was about 70kg and that's with my butt almost touching the ground (at around 53kg bodyweight).

 

[Miss_Bump]

That's great aliss! Ass to grass!

I see lots of people only half squatting and it looks odd??

Triceps are getting stronger. Can do about 5 dips by myself now! Was doing skull crushers yesterday and I am aching today!!

 

[beth_terri]

Can I post a before and after picture? Obviously the before was before I lost any weight not just before I started lifting. But look at the difference! I am shocked. I cant see this change in the mirror! Please share your own pictures too

(sorry if I come across as a poser, Im just bloody proud of myself!)