thats why we are being thought much more on grappling,chocking and submitions now =P
PFC Gonzalez
navy seals...? how the hell did you get to train with them? what type of navy seal would practice with a civilian? thats unprofessional and dangerous.
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2-4 reps power, 4-7 reps strength, 8-12 reps size/mass,
12-15 reps endurance nice lil quick guideline 4 u PFC Gonzalez | |
I'm not a body builder by any means, I'm only working on my upper body to help with my getting my college's club lacrosse. I'm more of a cardio man myself, I enjoy running and am doing it often to get in better shape for this upcoming lacrosse season. I think a "body builders" guild would send out the wrong vibe. I think something more exercise friendly would be nice. Unless it was BodyBuilders and Runners Guild, I'd be hesitant to join. I'm odd like that.
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I'm not exactly fit by any standards. But not being able to afford real food and having a medical issue is a great way to keep your weight down. Last July I weighed about 210-220 (which is ideal for my height, I had a little bulk to me, but no fat). Now after a year of this kind of lifestyle I'm down below 150.
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Nadrew wrote:
Now after a year of this kind of lifestyle I'm down below 150. How much have your muscles atrophied? George Gough | |
Marine physical training is more rigorous and physical standards and requirements more vigorous than many other branches and line infantry in many nations. This does not mean every marine is a CQB expert. A soldier of any sort is trained in a variety of skills and hand to hand combat is usually a fallback skill. Primary skills include group coordination and communication. As the anecdote illustrates, that is what probably saved the guy's life- a buddy running backup.
By "navy seals", I assume you meant Navy SEALs (It is an abbreviation of Sea, Air, and Land Forces) and not sea mammals. And by "hold your own" I guess you mean "didn't get killed". I like to brag about how I tore up a group of SEALs with my high school paintball team. But I also realize that PB is a sport game and if these men were in a combat situation, it would have probably been very different. So maybe as a big guy you did okay wrestling around with a SEAL buddy. But they also weren't shooting at you, stabbing you, rifle butting you, etc. That makes it tougher. | |
You can probably pack biceps and triceps into the more general arms, as I am pretty sure you also hit the forearms. Shoulders consist of a variety of muscles including the front and rear deltoid muscles, and the trapezius. There are also the muscles of the rotator cuff, which you must be careful with! The upper triceps also are sometimes grouped with the shoulder. I noticed that you did not differentiate between chest and shoulders. Be careful, the pectoralis is a larger muscle group than the deltoids and the rotator group and can exert more force. Many people injure their shoulders when attempting to load their chest and the weight is shifted to the shoulder. Yet another reason why good form is more important than more weight!
Abdominals is another large muscle group. I noticed you don't have back muscles listed. Do not overlook these! Focus on the core in general to see the greates benefits and don't over focus on just frontal abdominal muscles. Legs have a variety of muscles as well. The major ones on the upper leg front are the quadriceps and sartorius. Inside you have your adductors and you hamstring on the back. Lower leg is dominated by the calves. The advice on diet is also good. Your body is an organic machine and needs proper fuel and coolant. Lots of water is crucial! So is avoiding junky foods- sticky with whole grains, lean proteins (chicken breasts, lean beef, etc.) and lots of vegetables. Lowfat yogurt and reduced fat/non-fat milk is a good source of dairy. Nuts and beans are also good. Processed starches and sugars as well as oily foods (fried foods, etc.) should be avoided. | |
Check out menshealth.com. They have some pretty good exercises that can be done with minimal equipment. There are no magic bullets, though. A holistic approach of a sensible diet, regular physical activity, and plenty of rest are all necessary to maximize physical health.
Money doesn't hurt, either ;-) | |
As for the good feeling about getting fit, I've always enjoyed the tired feeling you get after a tough workout. Makes you feel more alive or something, dunno. The only hassle is motivating yourself to start and get through a workout, but afterwards it's pretty rewarding.
If you want to start a bodybuilders guild, I say go for it. :)