Workout

[Mattallen0506]

Just noticed this thread. Great to see! All the hoarding of .22 long rifle and burying 40 Mosin's in the back yard aren't much good if you have a heart attack trying to frantically dig it up when the SHTF lol. Just beginning my fitness journey all over again. Shoulder surgery, Flu, and car accident set me way back this year.

[YammyMonkey]

If you're considering hiking with a loaded pack for training, fill a bunch of water containers for the weight instead of using gear. That way, when you get to the top of the hill, mountain, driveway, whatever, you can dump the water and save the abuse on your joints as you head downhill.

[Irving]

Is there such a thing as weighted jumping jacks? I'm talking hand/wrist weights in the 1-5 lb range. I've been doing 100 jumping jacks to get my heart rate up before work outs, and I recently got the idea of using hand weights. My main question is, is this going to hurt me? Today I did three sets of 50 jumping jacks with a 5lb weight in each hand. I didn't experience any pain, or discomfort. Nothing was jerky or strained, but it was definitely more intense than regular jumping jacks. I'd like to do this more often.

[DEAGLER]

Is there such a thing as weighted jumping jacks? I'm talking hand/wrist weights in the 1-5 lb range. I've been doing 100 jumping jacks to get my heart rate up before work outs, and I recently got the idea of using hand weights. My main question is, is this going to hurt me? Today I did three sets of 50 jumping jacks with a 5lb weight in each hand. I didn't experience any pain, or discomfort. Nothing was jerky or strained, but it was definitely more intense than regular jumping jacks. I'd like to do this more often.

I don't see any risks or concerns using light weights. Don't be doing 25lbs =)

[Irving]

Yeah, I feel like I could just add more reps if I need to. Honestly, weighted jumping jacks seems more efficient, and more fun than just doing arm raises.

[hurley842002]

Finally able to do a reasonable amount of dips on the parallel bar (4 sets of ten). Haven't been able to do that since before my son was born, probably a year and a half ago. Crazy thing is I'm still post baby weight at 195.

[Monky]

I HATE having an injury that will not go away... My back is in a knot right now. It never fails when doing lots of core work that at some point I'll lose form in the workout. Today it wasn't lifting, it kicked me during rowing. Rowing was/is the one thing I've not had issue with.. For some reason today at 150m it turned into a solid knot... It was after a lot of core work and some weighted lunges... Not sure what happened, it's a bit tender now, no real 'pain'. Just frustrating. Got up to 310 on deads earlier in the week, with no issues. It was actually light and I did 20 reps. Felt fine... Stupid back


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[Monky]

Question. Have any of you fellas ever done a body fat test... Like an actual one?

Did mine yesterday. Better numbers that I thought, but still not where I want to be. I have been eating like shit lately. Work, stress, just been lazy in the kitchen.

I honestly hate anything that uses BMI, as BMI tells me I'm obese. Finally though the BMI explanation states that it does not take lean mass into account. I know this... Still upsetting to be called obese on paper when I know I'm not.

So I've recommitted to getting back down to 19% which is where I was pre broken back. Which will have me back down to around 190#. 18# off right now. Means I have to quit being lazy in the kitchen?

My trainer wants to use me as his case study for his school stuff he's doing. Post injury recovery blah blah blah... Not sure how I feel about it.




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[Alpha2]

Did much better at 3-gun today. I've lost 17 lbs since August, and started working out. NOTICEABLE difference in holding the carbine steady for the long shots. No heart pounding and heavy breathing.
I was hoping it would have that effect. 16 lbs to go. Sad that it took that to make me do it. Whatever it takes, I guess.
I'll be at a weight I haven't seen since high school. That was a LONG time ago, and far, far away.

[hurley842002]

Never done a BF test, but I need to. Don't even want to know my BF right now, but one things for sure, I'm making some major gains in the gym. I'll probably see how strong I can get, and then start cutting around the first of the year, with a goal of 180 and 15-18%. It's going to be a challenge.