the official what (not) to do thread!

[TRUEsoldier]

Please dont bench using the "pussy" pad as to guys in my gym did today.

Bro? are you in the same gym as me?

I saw this for the first time in forever! the worst thing is he bounces that thing off of his chest like a basketball!!! after I saw that I was kinda relived that he was using the pad, so I didnt have to carry his soon to be cripled ass to the hospita!!

Peace

 

[JKurz1]

I had to post after seeing the "curling in the squat rack" post. the gym i workout at is small, only 2 racks. i've see it many times and never ceases to piss me off.

I do str8 bar curls in the rack all the f-ing time............someone wants to squat, I'm happy to move........but since I'm one of like 3 that does, f-it...it's mine!

 

[mikediesel04]

mistakes I used to make:
-thinking that decline presses develop the "lower" chest, incline the upper.

They dont? I thought declines developed the lower chest and inclines the upper...if that isnt the case why do them?

 

[TRUEsoldier]

They dont? I thought declines developed the lower chest and inclines the upper...if that isnt the case why do them?

Well they do develop the lower, but so does the flat bench.
there is only two heads to the pectoral major when the biggest myth was that you needed all three benches to work all three parts, but IMO the declines are a waste of time, and at best they should only be used to break up the manotany of your current routine!

Peace

 

[kosherfried]

Not wearing a belt when you obviously should! Hospital bills to prove it!

 

[NorgePrecision]

Wow. This is all extremely useful info. I do disagree with the guy that said stretching before lifting is bad. I thought you wanted to elongate the muscle to ensure maximum movement. I guess Arnold doesn't know what he's talking about.

The gym I'm working out at now while I'm on break doesn't even have a deadlift station. To show my displeasure I took the bench bar and set up shop in the main isle and proceeded to make some very noisy straight leg deadlifts. People looked at me with aw. I don't recommend this who is in this situation as the employees were also frowning.

 

[jstrick2]

Just WARMUP......you are not a long distance runner....


save your stretching for AFTER your workout.


jake

 

[blut wump]

Not wearing a belt when you obviously should! Hospital bills to prove it!

... and wearing a belt at every point up to then when you'd be better off without one to strengthen your core and improve your control.

On the pussy pads debate: if you have the traps to rest the weight on then you don't need the pads; If you don't have the traps then you need to grow some.

My top tip to posterity: manage any layoffs before they manage you: i.e. cycle your training intensity rather than going balls to the wall every workout until something gives way and you take months (or years) off.

 

[JustJacked]

thinkin i could get big by just lifting weight and eating fast food. getting drunk everynight at the club. slow controlled movements dont add mass. intense explosive controlled movements do.

things i should have done a long time ago: intense training is a must. dont be a pussy. dont be scared to make a little noise in the gym. if anybody looks at you funny tell them to fuck off. eat good food and lots of it. eat the right foods at the right times. if you get to 8 reps and theres no way in hell you can get another rep without a spot, GET one without a spot and then 3 more with a spot. do drop sets, forced reps, negatives, supersets and tri sets. when your done your set, if you dont feel raging lunatic and you can walk straight, do some more reps! dont just pick up the weights, you have to attack them with such brute force you never thought possible.
when your doing a set dont think about what your gonna buy your girlfriend for valentines day, think of your muscles ripping and tearing to pieces. make them explode. pain is good. if your muscles dont feel like their going to explode by the time your finished then your a pussy and you dont deserve to get big. if your not willing to work for it then go home because your just taking up space. when you go to the gym you cant be you. your an animal. your not normal. people will stare, people will point, but when they see you and your muscles look like their going to explode and the blood is rushing thru your veins, veins thicker than their biceps, thats all they will be able to do. point and stare. in awe.

one of the only good things Arnold ever said 'dont just lift weights, build muscle'


.......if it doesnt hurt, it doesnt work- JJ

 

[ahimosa]

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