May have strained something working too hard ?

[SirDingo]

I have been doing the 5x5 program since end of March......I am bulking up to gain more muscle and have put on between 5-10lbs, but also a little belly after a big day of eating, no more firm rock hard stomach anymore right now. but I have noticed my arms, chest and shoulders get larger

Anyways on Saturday I had a great workout, just burning after my 4th and 5th sets, but a good healthy burn just felt great and I really pushed myself hard on the heavy weights to max out. I felt like a million bucks, just pumped up and ready to attack......Well now Tuesday I go to workout and after my first starting exercise of incline bench press on my 4th set I was really struggling hard, and the 5th set felt almost impossible to do 1rep, then after that my right arm felt sore......So I go to my next exercise of dumbbell curls and my right arm again felt weaker, and I couldnt even start a 3rd set at all with the right arm, but the left arm could do all 5sets no problem......

I was able to do barbell curls easier, but not militray press, so I just ended the workout early not to hurt my right arm anymore ?? Should I try to finish off the workout when I get home tonight, or just wait a couple days and start fresh again maybe with some lighter weight most of the workout then build up to heavy ball busters at the end of the routine ?

Thank's

 

[s8nlilhlpr]

why are you doing curls??? 5x5 first starting exercise is squats not IP, and military press is always done before curls...."beach work" or accessory work was slated for friday, only if you hit all the reps and had some left over energy. which "5x5" are you doing?

You should probably take it easy on the ol' gunz for awhile... stick to squats and deadlifts till your arms are better.

 

[SirDingo]

why are you doing curls??? 5x5 first starting exercise is squats not IP, and military press is always done before curls...."beach work" or accessory work was slated for friday, only if you hit all the reps and had some left over energy. which "5x5" are you doing?

You should probably take it easy on the ol' gunz for awhile... stick to squats and deadlifts till your arms are better.

I am not follwing any standard 5x5 program. I suppose I need a link to look at the order of exercises I should be starting and finishing with ? I dont want to fall into a bad habit of doing the sets in the wrong order, or hurt myself.

My main upper body exercises have been, Incline bench, Flat bench, Dumbbell curl, Barbell curl, Military press, Pull ups, and Dips, in that order and that is my 5x5 Routine I have been doing 3 times a week, plus the leg exercises on off days......Bu I think my problem has been lately I feel so pumped up I am adding heavier weight each time I exercise and I have really increased the weights allot the last couple of weeks

 

[Sculelos]

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...xercises-articles-more-start-here-484815.html

Read up on some of the programs in those links.

 

[SirDingo]

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...xercises-articles-more-start-here-484815.html

Read up on some of the programs in those links.

Thank's some good info on there, but what is up with all the weight exercises for the legs, I dont like to lift weights with my legs, that is what my MountainBike is for, try riding up a steep dirt hill on a 45degree incline, that will get the legs pumped. To me lifting with the legs and back can give some serious injury if done wrong at home, my Gym is in my house.

So for legs = MountainBike

For upper Body = Weights, benching, dumbbells, barbells, etc...

I am not looking to get even close to 200lbs, I would be happy at 175-180lbs that is just like another 10-15lbs at most above what I am now, and I want to have some nice bulging arms, chest and shoulders, and lean stomach

 

[Sculelos]

The leg lifts are important, they stimulate muscle growth and they also help build the core/back which also helps with your arms/chest. So you can skip them if you want but biking is good but in itself I don't think it's enough to replace Squating and Deadlifting altogether, although if you can't safely Squat regualarly maby try squating with dumbells? Just make sure to keep your lower back straight during the lifts, rounding it puts alot of strain on it and increases chances of injury.

 

[Kabeetz]

Biking has absolutely nothing to do with building thick legs. Do you really know any bikers with big, strong LOOKING legs? While there is resistance when they push the peddle down, there is no resistance from when the peddle comes back up.

SirDingbat, we have tried to explain this to you one hundred times. Exercises like squats and deadlifts are compound movements that will not only benefit your legs, but your whole core, your back and truly your whole body.

So while you may have strained something, it clearly wasn't from working out too hard.

Daniel Craig would be pissed if he knew about your incompetence.

 

[JohnRobHolmes]

Biking has absolutely nothing to do with building thick legs. Do you really know any bikers with big, strong LOOKING legs? While there is resistance when they push the peddle down, there is no resistance from when the peddle comes back up.

I know hundreds in town that dont even weight train and have huge legs. Partly genetics though, cause I used to ride as much as didnt have huge legs. Being clipped in also gives resistance on the upstroke too. The guy that lives behind me has freakish legs and he does nothing but long distance road rides.


But, I would say do squats and DL's along with upper body. If you think your legs are big and strong now, wait until you can squat with your bodyweight on your shoulders too. My endurance actually increased after weight training, the sprints up hills are nowhere near as taxing since my legs are used to squatting heavy. You are only cheating your development if you dont exercise the lower body too. Why even spend the time weight training if you are only gonna half ass it?



As far as injuries, I injured my back riding a bike. I rehabbed it through squats so that I could ride again. You are much more likely to have back issues using a bike to train, as I would bet my bottom dollar you dont ride with a straight and tight back all the time. Your lower back probably rounds out like 98% of the riders out there.

 

[s8nlilhlpr]

alright well i wasted enough time on this guy. When you get tired of being scrawny and consider doing leg workouts post up again. Other wise have fun being a curl jockey. You've made tons of posts asking for advice, and decided to ignore it all.

 

[Tweakle]

Daniel craig was noted for his leg development.

lifting at home can hurt your back. Must remember that one next time I'm deadlifting in a home gym

 

[beerdrinker]

lifting at home can hurt your back. Must remember that one next time I'm deadlifting in a home gym

No, he said lifting wrong at home can hurt your back. You can lift wrong in a gym without worry.

 

[SirDingo]

I know hundreds in town that dont even weight train and have huge legs. Partly genetics though, cause I used to ride as much as didnt have huge legs. Being clipped in also gives resistance on the upstroke too. The guy that lives behind me has freakish legs and he does nothing but long distance road rides.


But, I would say do squats and DL's along with upper body. If you think your legs are big and strong now, wait until you can squat with your bodyweight on your shoulders too. My endurance actually increased after weight training, the sprints up hills are nowhere near as taxing since my legs are used to squatting heavy. You are only cheating your development if you dont exercise the lower body too. Why even spend the time weight training if you are only gonna half ass it?



As far as injuries, I injured my back riding a bike. I rehabbed it through squats so that I could ride again. You are much more likely to have back issues using a bike to train, as I would bet my bottom dollar you dont ride with a straight and tight back all the time. Your lower back probably rounds out like 98% of the riders out there.

Thank's for the nice and constructive advice I guess I really need to start doing the Squats, just dont really have the setup here at for that ? My bench doesnt have a Squat rack, any tips on what I can exercise with free weights from a home gym ?

 

[Sculelos]

Thank's for the nice and constructive advice I guess I really need to start doing the Squats, just dont really have the setup here at for that ? My bench doesnt have a Squat rack, any tips on what I can exercise with free weights from a home gym ?

You could always try front squats, or use dumbbells, although I think a squatting rack would be a good investment.

 

[SirDingo]

You could always try front squats, or use dumbbells, although I think a squatting rack would be a good investment.

Any specific brand of a nice weight bench I can buy at like Dick's sporting goods or a Sports store ? any links ? Thank's