Birds Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I'm assuming if you're doing 170 for reps then it's not really close to your max effort. Maybe that was his point? Either way, people need to learn to stfu and pull their heads in. Max effort need not be a 1RM, my friend. It can be the last rep in a set. It can be the last set of an exercise where you are already fatigued to the shit. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7031630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Crust Racing Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 You're form probably sucks, I can tell that by the way you type. BroScience. N.B. Yes I am joking. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7031632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozodos Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 at least the guy was showing concern for your safety instead of just potentially letting yourself get into snap city i guess. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7031656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNR33L Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) I reckon it is. Minor things annoy me but rarely will a gym be perfect for what you want and by the sounds of it I have things better than most. For the first time lastnight, I had someone approach me about my deadlift form. He's a membership consultant there and he approached me saying "I...I gotta say something man", shaking his head a bit. I said "What?". He says "You're going to end up injuring yourself, your back is arching when you deadlift." I was doing 170kg for reps, so I explained to him that when you're pushing close to your max effort, form will never be perfect. He says "So you don't think form is important?". I reply "No, don't put words in my mouth; form is very important, but if your form is absolutely 100% when lifting with maximum exertion, it likely is not your max effort. I've never had an injury from deadlifts and I could show you an 82kg lifter who can pull 290kg without injury and his form won't be "perfect". I appreciate your concern, but I disagree with your logic". He said "Alright, I'll leave it be, but..." and laughed to himself. Next minute he's doing some cable exercise and I hear him complaining to his training partner about his back hurting..,wtf? Should have told him to lift the 170kg I doubt he could have even done one of them lol haha was at the gym yesterday with John and he took out his headphones only to hear the dude talking shit about this same story still :\ on the cables with his mate standing around brah he does have a decent physique at least, better than being told off by one of the skinny kent PTs Edited September 23, 2013 by UNR33L Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7031727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 at least the guy was showing concern for your safety instead of just potentially letting yourself get into snap city i guess. Yes which is why I'm always polite if I disagree with advice. Have had people tell me I'm lifting too heavy on lat pulldown etc. It's tough not to assume they're saying it because they lift significantly less and it's their way of dealing with the dissonance that someone smaller than them can lift more. So I usually give benefit of the doubt. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7031952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 haha was at the gym yesterday with John and he took out his headphones only to hear the dude talking shit about this same story still :\ on the cables with his mate standing around brah he does have a decent physique at least, better than being told off by one of the skinny kent PTs Haha true. His physique isn't that good, he's just 5 ft tall and looks wider than he is. Dude can't bench more than 3 of his own bodyweight, which is one of the reasons I didn't listen to him. Another is that I've seen him rock up to the gym on a motorbike wearing no safety gear, save for a helmet. And Jon overheard him saying he doesn't deadlift because a motorbike accident prevents him from doing so. Obviously knows how to take care of a back. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7031958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trozzle Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Haha true. His physique isn't that good, he's just 5 ft tall and looks wider than he is. Dude can't bench more than 3 of his own bodyweight, which is one of the reasons I didn't listen to him. Another is that I've seen him rock up to the gym on a motorbike wearing no safety gear, save for a helmet. And John overheard him saying he doesn't deadlift because a motorbike accident prevents him from doing so... So it's quite clear this guy suffers from extreme ignorance lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7031974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33SH Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 So my friend at the gym got told off straight away tonight for using too many plates on the leg press... He's thinking of driving to Perth (4 hrs there and back) every night to go to Musclepit. However there's a guy in our town who is looking at starting a powerlifting gym, and this guy wants to go there obviously. I was asked tonight if Id be interested in joining once it's up and running. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGNPWR Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 So my friend at the gym got told off straight away tonight for using too many plates on the leg press... im expecting this in the next month or so 6 plates off being able to use all the 20kg plates..... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33SH Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 It's bullshit, buy more plates with our membership money already Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 So my friend at the gym got told off straight away tonight for using too many plates on the leg press... He's thinking of driving to Perth (4 hrs there and back) every night to go to Musclepit. However there's a guy in our town who is looking at starting a powerlifting gym, and this guy wants to go there obviously. I was asked tonight if Id be interested in joining once it's up and running. F*** a four hour trip each night. I'd buy weights to use at home. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33SH Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 We really need some sort of powerlifting gym here. Vamp Fit is the closest we've got; not really a fan though Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trozzle Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 So my friend at the gym got told off straight away tonight for using too many plates on the leg press... He's thinking of driving to Perth (4 hrs there and back) every night to go to Musclepit. However there's a guy in our town who is looking at starting a powerlifting gym, and this guy wants to go there obviously. I was asked tonight if Id be interested in joining once it's up and running. What. The. f**k im expecting this in the next month or so 6 plates off being able to use all the 20kg plates..... How many plates is this? lol If there's one thing I HATE about leg press, it's having to load 16+ 20kg plates onto the f**ker, then back off again when I'm done. Use more energy just setting it up than doing the movement!! haha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozodos Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 wouldn't you just squat more instead of using leg press? or do lunges? That's what I do, and it saves a lot of time loading dozens of plates on! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33SH Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 What. The. f**k How many plates is this? lol If there's one thing I HATE about leg press, it's having to load 16+ 20kg plates onto the f**ker, then back off again when I'm done. Use more energy just setting it up than doing the movement!! haha Haha I'm up to 4 20kg plates on each side... The guys usually help me put them away though ha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trozzle Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Haha I'm up to 4 20kg plates on each side... The guys usually help me put them away though ha That's more than I see most guys doing lol Yeah I've only just got back into doing squats again since ditching them at the beginning of the year or thereabouts. Much more effective, and as you said saves a lot of time loading plates lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-FIGJAM- Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 doesnt leg press help improve both deadlifts and squats? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33SH Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 That's more than I see most guys doing lol Yeah I've only just got back into doing squats again since ditching them at the beginning of the year or thereabouts. Much more effective, and as you said saves a lot of time loading plates lol Yeah I do squats and leg press. It's annoying when I fail on squats though because I have to take all the plates off and then back on Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33SH Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 doesnt leg press help improve both deadlifts and squats? yes Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Leg press is the worst. They should just make one with some sort of quick change pin setup and have a decent amount of weight on it. I used to load 36 20kg plates on and off , at least that gym had plenty of plates and didn't care. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/446/#findComment-7033487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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