Comments for Pumping Iron

Comment on Bi’s and Tri’s by shiutupandlift

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:47:50 +0000

Yes, good idea, I think I might have to go to the E-Z bar for a while

Comment on Bi’s and Tri’s by palmasolaking

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:46:30 +0000

I have the same issue with wrist and straight barbell curls. My experience has lead me to go two weeks on the straight bar then two weeks on the ez curl bar. It takes a lot of tension off the wrists. Might help your wrists too.

Comment on Boy Got Some Wheels’ by shiutupandlift

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:33:07 +0000

I really get angry when I’m trying to use a machine and someone is prolonging my wait time, because they are talking on their cell phone, maybe walking 15 ft. away while their stuff is still on the machine. Insane!

Comment on Boy Got Some Wheels’ by helenawf

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:30:29 +0000

I agree with leaving the stupid cell at home! I cannot stand people texting or talking to people out on the floor!
Wendy

Comment on Arms Galore’ by shiutupandlift

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:17:59 +0000

I really don’t know what my make-up is, but I can tell you that it probably is skewed, because I like to do long-distance running a lot, but I also like to do sprints. When I was in college, I did my fair share of bodybuilding while still being a 400m/200m sprinter, and even earlier this summer I was doing 11-13 miles for my long runs (now 7 is my easy run) and still lifting full-time. I think that next time I’ll probably get 5-8 with 265.
–> Interesting stuff.

Comment on Arms Galore’ by jmorgan87

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:37:16 +0000

I do close grip exclusively when it comes to benching. It’s odd to me that you can do 245 for 8. I can do 300 for 4, but 275 for only 4 reps. I can only ever rep 270-290 4 times, but I can rep 300 for 4. There are 4 main muscle fiber types. Slow, moderate, fast, and ultra fast twitch. The typical ratio in human beings is 24% slow, 38% moderate, 29% fast, and 9% ultra fast twitch. My ratio is clinically estimated at 19/34/30/17 which means my muscles shut down all of a sudden when I overexert because fast twitch fibers explode with energy and can’t sustain prolonged contraction. The ceiling for ultra fast twitch fibers for people is usually 12-13%. Beyond 15% is the stuff reserved for the animal kingdom. So it’s really fun to possess stupid good sprint speed but it’s tougher to rep heavier weight. Most people can do reps with 85-95% of their max but I can’t.

Comment on Back Attack Jack’ by jsump2

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:00:50 +0000

Don’t u just love the two b’s in our life, Back and biceps! They are so much fun to train! Great back routine! Keep strong my friend!

Comment on National Chest Day by DP_Builtforlife

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:31:42 +0000

I did not no that it was National chest day, but that is what I worked. Sounds like you had a great workout!! I just hope you had a post workout drink or protein shake before cardio. I always make sure that I feed those muscles as soon as possible. Doing 40 min of cardio is great as long as you had fed those pecs!! Also congrats on the personal best !! Keep up the hard work!

Comment on Cobra-Like Lats by CWoodall1440

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:27:15 +0000

Hitting my back is my favorite workout!! it helps in my grappling/mma.

Comment on Building an Armor-Plated Chest by speedyosh

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:42:47 +0000

Great read. I’m new to lifting but your blog reinforces what I’m doing now. I always try to work the top of the chest first, then mid, then bottom. I want to have a nice balanced pecs instead of man titties. Thanks for posting and hope that your arm is feeling better.