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Newb - Apr. 13 2008 2:06:12
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WackyRacer
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Hi, I am new to the forums and exercise :D
I would like to know if my routine is fine for the time being.
I am 17 years old
around 5ft 7
I weigh just under 9 Stone (Skinny i know  )
I have been working out for just under a week, using bodyweight exercises as i have not bought weights yet. I do this everyday when i wake up:
Push ups - 5 reps
Sit ups - 10 reps
Pull ups - 5 reps
Squats - 10 reps
I do 3 sets and then 10 burpee's with push ups.
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RE: Newb - Apr. 13 2008 6:48:55
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what are you trying to acheive ?, if you want to improve general fitness/functional strength then what you are doing is fine. If you want to add muscle and/or get stronger then what you are doing won't do much.
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RE: Newb - Apr. 13 2008 14:55:43
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Well i want to be fit and have functional muscle, i also want to get a bit bigger.
What am i doing wrong to achieve this? Is it because i'm using bodyweight or is it because i am doing the wrong exercises?
Thanks for your help
< Message edited by WackyRacer -- Apr. 14 2008 4:23:51 >
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RE: Newb - Apr. 14 2008 4:24:24
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Sorry to double post but i don't want to make another thread.
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RE: Newb - Apr. 14 2008 10:22:06
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you sound like me when i started, now the pullups are great do them at shoulder width, with palms forward for your back, but also try and do them with you hands facing toward you aswell, we call these chinups, they work your biceps mainly, very effective, just keep at these and try to increase the reps you can do over time.
pressups: do these SLOW with PERFECT FORM on handles or dumbells
i do wide grip ones 3seconds down and 3 secs up for 15 reps
then shoulder width 3s down and 3s up for 15 reps
and close grip for triceps for 8 reps
you can also put weight in a rucksack and drop the reps down to 8 for all of them(or as many as you can, at least 6 though)
squats are good, well done glad your not neglecting legs
as for situps, try crunches, and leg raises: lie on your back, hook your hands under your sofa or whatever you usually hook your legs under, point your toes out with your legs together, and raise both legs together slowly, keep doing these for 15 reps maybe 3 sets just targets your abs in a different way and really does burn, good luck
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RE: Newb - Apr. 14 2008 15:49:24
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Thanks for the help
I found a site with something called V-ups, is this what you are talking about?
http://www.combatfitness.co.uk/
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RE: Newb - Apr. 14 2008 19:46:02
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yeah they are good but you can also do them with a flat back moving just your legs, be sure to go real slow though for full effect try both v-ups and these too.
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RE: Newb - Apr. 14 2008 22:05:55
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I tried the V-ups earlier, can feel it a lot on my calves, is this right?
Also the crunches did their job :D
Could you also tell me if hearing a clickin/cracking sound from the knee's whilst doing squats is normal?
Thanks in advance.
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RE: Newb - Apr. 14 2008 23:14:12
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nitrogen bubbles popping in joints ;)
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RE: Newb - Apr. 15 2008 10:24:11
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allright mate how big you wanna get? im 20, take alook at my journal, got my diet, and training, and pics, see what you think, if you want to achive something like i have. i did in just over 18months, do something like i do, keeping it basic
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