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11-02-2009, 01:25 PM

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Lifting to increase strength

So, previously I have come in here for advice on fat burning and lowering BMI.

Although I am not done yet with that aspect, I am pleased with the results and am moving on to a new priority.

I need to be able to do more push ups.

Advice please.

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11-02-2009, 01:57 PM

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I need to be able to do more push ups.

Advice please.

Do more push ups.

Next question.

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11-02-2009, 02:11 PM

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Do more push ups.

Next question.

This.

see also: http://hundredpushups.com/

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11-02-2009, 03:19 PM

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Do more push ups.

Next question.

Ok, maybe this is a less stupid question... how many sets/reps do you do when you are trying to increase your muscle strength and not concerned about endurance or fat burning?

Thanks for the link!

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11-02-2009, 04:04 PM

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follow that program if you want to get better at pushups.

in general though to increase strength you want to lift heavy. failure somewhere in the 4-6 rep range, but not at the sacrifice of proper form. also if you're starting from a period of inactivity (a note for others, not for you necessarily) then you should take 2 weeks of 10-15 reps to get the body loosened up, easier to get an injury from going heavy so you need to be tuned-up before switching to a program like that.

anyhow 3-4 sets, depending on energy and total number of excersizes per workou.

Actually, I've done MAX-OT a couple times, I enjoy it. google it. they have a pretty decent program... don't pay attention to their health advice. it to sell supplements.

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11-02-2009, 04:10 PM

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Do more push ups.

Next question.

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And are you only wanting to increase how many push-ups you can do? It'll build your chest, but you'd be better off doing other exercises at a gym [unless you have the equipment].

11-02-2009, 08:47 PM

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I like to do a pyramid type work out....

For example bench press.

1. 45 pounds each side... 12 reps
2. +10 x 10 reps
3. + 15 (so like my max) x 8 reps
4. - 5 or 10 depending how i feel x 8-10 reps

then the next time you do the bench press, you try to add 5 pounds to each increment...

For building mass though, make sure you have a spotter, and that spotter isn't doing 50% of your lifting for you.

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11-02-2009, 08:55 PM

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another good workout for increasing general body strength I found was this one....

http://www.trulyhuge.com/Navy_Seal_Workout.htm

I don't really want to get huge bulky so this was a good way to work the cardio and strength at once and get the leaner body shape.

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11-03-2009, 06:41 AM

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Ok, maybe this is a less stupid question... how many sets/reps do you do when you are trying to increase your muscle strength and not concerned about endurance or fat burning?

As shown in the link, it's gonna depend on your ability. Every routine out there for lifting has to be tailored to your abilities.

As far as fat burning, you're going to do a marginal amount of that lifting. It shouldn't be a concern, no one lifts to burn fat. More lean muscle can burn more fat, but you don't burn much from lifting itself.

Finally, why are you doing pushups? There's nothing wrong with them, but, imo, they're not a good substitute for actually lifting chest. If you want to do them as a supplement, or aren't really looking to do any "serious" lifting they're fine, but I wouldn't depend on them as my sole chest exercise if you're looking to actually build muscle.

11-03-2009, 07:26 AM

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Another very good program: http://startingstrength.wikia.com/w...ginner_Programs

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11-03-2009, 04:40 PM

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Finally, why are you doing pushups?

To pass a physical fitness test. I am considering joining the national guard.

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11-03-2009, 04:41 PM

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Another very good program: http://startingstrength.wikia.com/w...ginner_Programs

Speaking of squats... I thought my legs were in decent shape thatnks to all of the running I have been doing... fuck my hamstrings hurt from the squats yesterday.

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11-04-2009, 06:57 AM

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Speaking of squats... I thought my legs were in decent shape thatnks to all of the running I have been doing... fuck my hamstrings hurt from the squats yesterday.

Running and doing squats are going to work your muscles in completely different ways. And running isn't going to work your hamstrings all that much. So yeah, not a surprise.

11-04-2009, 07:22 AM

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To pass a physical fitness test. I am considering joining the national guard.

How old are you? You should be able to pass them without killing yourself. It isn't like you're joining the SEALS.

11-05-2009, 04:25 PM

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How old are you? You should be able to pass them without killing yourself. It isn't like you're joining the SEALS.

Old as fuck. 38.

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11-06-2009, 07:04 AM

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Old as fuck. 38.

Holy shit grandpa, don't blow out a hip.

11-08-2009, 03:23 PM

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Holy shit grandpa, don't blow out a hip.

I fucking have tendinitis in my shoulders and can't do any pushups for 6 weeks.

Motherfucker.

Being old sucks.

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11-09-2009, 08:15 AM

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72nd, not a problem. work your triceps... this will have a positive impact on your pushup numbers. considering your should problem i would suggest a cable-press down using a rope-grip attachment.

if this isn't doable, bent over dumbell tricep kickbacks would be decent. preferably nothing with you sitting or standing upright WHILE having your upper arms in an upright motion (behind the head plate/dumbbell raises) and also don't do laying skull crushers... as these type of tricep moves will tickle your tendinitis for sure.

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