If it hurts then I'd stop whatever exercise or movement causes the pain, I had a shoulder issue a couple weeks back and had to stop any overhead lifts, now it's healed and I can continue with some heavy overhead lifting, unless it's an issue that has plagued you for while.
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If it hurts then I'd stop whatever exercise or movement causes the pain, I had a shoulder issue a couple weeks back and had to stop any overhead lifts, now it's healed and I can continue with some heavy overhead lifting, unless it's an issue that has plagued you for while.
RogueTr00per
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Only started bugging me the last two or 3 200+ pushup sessions. It's possibly a lack of warming up, or funny pushup technique. I'll experiment further with different grips (wide, close, etc...) and see which ones agree with me best.
My pullup bar came out of its socket last night
. It's mounted in the door frame and has rubberised edges wedged in between two metal sockets. Thank goodness I was cheating a bit with my legs for support, else I would have hurt myself silly when it gave way.
Sies, cheater lvl 9000!
This morning at streetfit I finished last again because I do all the reps required. The other okes cheat to keep up with the faster guys.
Kornhub
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I like hemps home gym. You don't need fancy equipment but the basics 
Chicken Boo
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@Hemps, nice gym setup u got there
Damn, getting joint paint in my right arm socket from pushups. 10 sets of 20 reps is perhaps too much stress. After about 100 reps it started feeling tweaked. Did different kinds, feet elevated, wide grip, close grip, fast explosive ones, etc.... But also notice there's like a clicking thing going on when i do pull ups. And IIRC when I tried swimming about 3 years ago my right arm socket clicks when I take a stroke with my right arm
lol my brother's gone done the same thing, also trying this 100 pushups program.
I don't know. I don't mean to sound facetious but is one of the program's instructions to disregard common sense? Does it seem like a good idea to load hundreds of reps every week onto ligaments and joints that have no adaptative preparation? Loading high exercise volume or weight in a short time is a shortcut to injury for most.
I blame society. Yes really! We live in a world of zero delayed gratification. Me see something now, me want something NOW! This does not translate to the world of fitness. There's no shortcut to a good healthy body. It takes commitment, patience and a lot of time.
However people look at the magazine covers or TV ads etc., see all the toned, athletic, muscular bodies and happily ignore the facts and just want the results immediately - and go on to engage all sorts of questionable practises to try achieve them. But I digress...
I think any program that promises large numbers of reps added or big amounts of weight on the bar in a short time should be viewed with caution, unless you are at a very advanced level of athleticism (in which case you probably don't need such a program). Or get your PT on standby.
SD - I'd suggest backing it off for a while, maybe even skip pressing for a week or two. You mentioned you're trying various other p/up forms... don't. Plyo especially (reading that you're trying them on an injury made me wince). Hands under shoulders, feet together, elbows close to your sides, the pits facing forward, eyes looking at the floor just in front, legs, abs, everything contracted. Focus on the form, let the reps come later. If pain persists, seek treatment...
RogueTr00per
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Not doing the 100 pushups program per se, just doing the pushups cause I havent been able to make it to the gym. You raise some good points though, so Ill take it under advisement 
Diminishing returns as well. Muscles barely feel worked out the next day even after 11 sets of 20 reps, but as u say, ligaments and joints are not liking it!
Diminishing returns as well. Muscles barely feel worked out the next day even after 11 sets of 20 reps, but as u say, ligaments and joints are not liking it!I lost +- 3kgs in 1 week, I weighed myself last week Monday evening before supper at 77kg, last night before supper I'm now at 75kg.
Low carb diet I think is kicking in, don't really look or feel slimmer.
An exercise I'm sure that has been around for a while that I have been doing on the odd occasion and have now replaced lat pulldowns.
Not sure what the exercise is called, you stand in front of a cable pulley or lat pulldown station, grab the bar over shoulder width, almost like using your hands as hooks and arms fairly straight bring the bar down to your thighs, after pullups its always a killer every time I have tried it.
If your triceps hurt your'e doing it wrong, if they only come into play slightly you can feel your entire back and core working.
Found it.
http://www.muscleandfitness.com/training/back/how-master-straight-pulldown-exercise
Low carb diet I think is kicking in, don't really look or feel slimmer.
An exercise I'm sure that has been around for a while that I have been doing on the odd occasion and have now replaced lat pulldowns.
Not sure what the exercise is called, you stand in front of a cable pulley or lat pulldown station, grab the bar over shoulder width, almost like using your hands as hooks and arms fairly straight bring the bar down to your thighs, after pullups its always a killer every time I have tried it.
If your triceps hurt your'e doing it wrong, if they only come into play slightly you can feel your entire back and core working.
Found it.
http://www.muscleandfitness.com/training/back/how-master-straight-pulldown-exercise
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InternetSwag
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Augh I'm stalling hard.
Regressing actually.
Too many outside factors effecting my workouts and diet.
Been getting 5-6 hours sleep for the last few weeks, down from 10 >.<
New courses at college from 8am-5pm, don't get enough time to eat properly.
Also running really low on cash and I cannot afford any whey protein atm or any other form of meal replacement.
I can bench 80x4 now, I used to be able to bench 85x5 just a month ago
I'm skipping college today as well, I just a break.
Regressing actually.
Too many outside factors effecting my workouts and diet.
Been getting 5-6 hours sleep for the last few weeks, down from 10 >.<
New courses at college from 8am-5pm, don't get enough time to eat properly.
Also running really low on cash and I cannot afford any whey protein atm or any other form of meal replacement.
I can bench 80x4 now, I used to be able to bench 85x5 just a month ago
I'm skipping college today as well, I just a break.
Yip, that's my life lol.
You eat well all day, prepare your pre-workout shake etc.
Get home, walk past your home gym, say hello see you in 10min, wife greets you, can you babysit I need to go back to work.
Lucky for me like last night I managed a shoulder routine, my kid love's playing in the garage so bang out a session while he plays.
It's also a workout bathing and dressing a 2yr old let me tell you.
Your weight can also fluctuate based on what you ate during the day and water weight, etc, etc, etc.
Generally I prefer to monitor weight loss over an extended period, next week you may see your weight stall 76.
Just my personal experience.
That's why I prefer mornings, I have no excuses then. And I get to spend time with my kids in the evening.
Orihalcon
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A lot of people will point in one of two directions;
1) Starting Strengh
2) Strong Lifts
Google either one. Very popular programs as they focus around the big compound movements.
1) Starting Strengh
2) Strong Lifts
Google either one. Very popular programs as they focus around the big compound movements.
CrazYmonkeY159
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+1
Either training program is good even if you would prefer muscle mass over strength (however they are not mutually exclusive, especially in your first year of lifting) your gains are both strength and muscle size if you a beginner.
I'm also stalling on my diet. Still 110kg, I started dieting 2.5 months ago which avg 1kg/week weight loss, been stagnating on 110kg for 2 weeks now. My lifts are pretty much not taking as big a loss as it used to however
Tinuva
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Yup best is to go with either starting strength or stronglifts.
Starting Strength is a book you buy: http://startingstrength.com/
Stronglifts is very basic and you can read it here: http://stronglifts.com/
I personally started out with SL5x5, best thing every. Do remember though, both programs are for beginners, and will help you get strength up first, and then size later, but it is one of the best foundations you can give yourself.
RogueTr00per
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Can anyone recommend a decent pullup bar set that mounts in the doorway/ on the door frame? How is the Verimark one they sell at Game?
Because I still have no time to hit the gym, I'm back on my pushups programme, my shoulder issue from last week is gone. Was probably due to not warming up and being a bit overzealous in terms of volume of reps per set, and possibly sacrificing form as I neared failure.
Have lost about 1-2kg this winter from not being able to go to gym often enough and eat big (gym ramps up my appetite of course). 4 pack showing a bit, but not what I'm aiming for (it just happened) as I need to pack on muscle. I seem to have lost fat and retained muscle despite eating junk food and desserts every now and again. I think my only saving grace has been I never mix my junk food and desserts. Always wait about 1-2 hours before giving in to dessert cravings.
I don't rely on any form of artificial heating during winter, so there's the brown fat theory, that one's metabolism gets increased during winter so long as u avoid central heating and the like.
Because I still have no time to hit the gym, I'm back on my pushups programme, my shoulder issue from last week is gone. Was probably due to not warming up and being a bit overzealous in terms of volume of reps per set, and possibly sacrificing form as I neared failure.
Have lost about 1-2kg this winter from not being able to go to gym often enough and eat big (gym ramps up my appetite of course). 4 pack showing a bit, but not what I'm aiming for (it just happened) as I need to pack on muscle. I seem to have lost fat and retained muscle despite eating junk food and desserts every now and again. I think my only saving grace has been I never mix my junk food and desserts. Always wait about 1-2 hours before giving in to dessert cravings.
I don't rely on any form of artificial heating during winter, so there's the brown fat theory, that one's metabolism gets increased during winter so long as u avoid central heating and the like.
Before you buy, take the thing out the box and have a look I have heard bad things about the build quality from friends.
I came across rope sissy squats over the weekend, awesome burn after squats and anew exercise to add to my cable crossover station.
http://www.building-muscle101.com/sissy-squats.html
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RogueTr00per
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Bought it and assembled it, seems sturdy enough. Supports a max weight of 110kg, so nearly double my weight
Woohoo, strong upper back here we come!
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