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Weightlifting
Lifting barbells as a competitive event or conditioning exercise. Questions about training, rules or techniques are welcome here.
1,676 Questions
Does lifting heavy weights lead to poor posture?
Exercises that train your abdominals and back are very good for your posture.
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Abs
- Posterior Deltoids
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
- Spinal Erectors.
Machinese that train those muscles are seated rows, or lateral pulldowns.
avoid machines that train your pecs. such as a benchpress.
Can weight lifting harm your body at a certain age?
No, it absolutely cannot. There is no scientific proof. In fact, they encourage everyone to lift weights because it makes your bones stronger...just as long as you are keeping the right form and not over-doing it.
Can lifting weights stunt the growth of a 14-year-old?
There is no way it will stunt your growth. In fact i was very short when i was young but then right around 13-14 i started to lift weights and i grew to be one of the tallest kids in my class. So there is no chance it will stunt your growth. If you are 14 years old, you should consult with a doctor to make sure.
What are the 74 fundamental gymnastic positions?
T position
reverse T position
supine line position
prone leaning position
long sitting position
relaxed long sitting position
hands on waist
hands on hips
hands on forehead
hands on neck
hands forward
hands side-ward
supine line position
elbow standing position
half knee position
full knee position
hook or crook position
close hook or crook position
charge position
arms obliquely upward position
arms obliquely downward position
leg raising position
knee raising position
forward fallout position
trunk twisting side-ward position
head turning position
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What is the average bench press for a guy who weights 160 pounds?
How much a 140 lbs man is able to bench is dependent upon age, but at the peak of a man's strength, around 200lbs is an average-to-good bench. Stronger men who consistantly lift will increase this figure by about 50 lbs or more. 200% of a man's weight on bench is great (in this case, 280lbs.) Personally, I weigh 145 lbs and bench 260 lbs.
Does drinking protein shakes help build muscle?
Protein bars can be an advantageous method to add carbs, protein, nutrients, and minerals to your eating regimen. Likewise, they may control craving, fuel an exercise, or backing muscle fix after work out. All things considered, they can't supplant the quality and supplement structure of entire food sources. The protein bars should tested and should enough protein of upto 22g each bar. There are many proteins bars out there be sure to select the best protein bars which is good. For more visit - rennetmicelle
What is the most weight ever lifted?
The Correct answer to the best of my knowledge is PAUL EDWARD ANDERSON, who lifted more than 6,270 in the year 1957 according to Guinness World Records. You can hear his story as a radio dramatization by "Unshackled!" Radio Ministries. Program Number 2521. They also have a comic booklet about him for like fifty cents or something. -T.G.
im not sure if the weight is correct, but i believe it was Louis cyr, and he lifted 4,175 pounds on his back... maybe im exagerating (im not super sure), but iit was a lot of weight!
Yeah, Louis Cyr sounds right (one of those old time strongmen). But that poundage... I donno....
The bench press is a muscular resistance exercise that primarily works with which muscle group?
Mainly back and bicep. Or specifically the sternal portion of the pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, teres major, posterior deltoid, the rhomboids, the middle and lower portions of the trapezius, and the elbow flexors. It also depends on if you're doing chin ups, pull ups or lat pull ups.
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How often should you bench press in one week?
When it comes to training the larger muscle groups like the chest, back, and legs, it is good to work them out with great intensity during a workout, and then provide them with plenty of rest. Some people claim that to bench press 3 times per week is not too much, but training them that frequently leaves them sore and diminished each time you rework them. You will overtrain doing this. Personally, i work chest and bench press at least once per week, but no more than twice per week, with usually 5-6 days in between chest sessions. That way, your chest is fresh and ready to grow each and every time. Bench pressing once per week has helped me to achieve a 400 pound bench press at 200 pounds bodyweight, so once per week training can be very effective...
-the westside barbell programme advocates one day of heavy bench press and one of dynamic effort or explosive bench press at around 50-60% of your 1rm.
Can a 130 pound person rep 185 bench press?
well i just turned 14..im 5'2 120 pounds and i can bench press 145-150..
lol im 15, 5'8 135 pounds, benching 150 and am the free safety for my football team so ur doin pretty good no ,I just turned 16 i am in 10th grage and i am 5'7 130 and i wrestel varsith and cb in footballand i bench 215 ! school record for my weight. Hey, I'm 15, I weigh 140 lbs, 6' and just today figured out I max 185. I'm super psyched to get to 200 now ^^ I started the school year maxing 135 haha
150 is normal for this weight. 185 is good. 200+ is excellent. i myself am also 130 lbs. I bench 240. but im only 5'4
How do you lose weight by weightlifting?
As part of a sensible diet and regular exercise, yes. Besides the relatively small amount of calories burned during weight lifting, regular weight lifting can help to increase muscle mass, which in turn increases resting metabolism. Regular weight lifting is recommended for all healthy individuals.
Yes def, low weight/high reps. Not resting for more than 60 secs between sets to keep ya heart rate up. Also get a good healthy eating plan and sleep pattern going to help your body metabolise fat. Hoped I helped :)
World record bench press for a 50 year old?
There is not much information here, but I am 50 and I have done a ton of searches simply asking what the indiana state bench press records are for old men like me.
What if im 15 bench pressing 230 pounds?
you are lieing..because phyically that is impossible and you would be the strongest 15 year old ever to live
no sorry you're wrong ^^
i am 15 and i bench over 230, ive been wait training for years. so if you wanna get into a discussion i would be more than happy to prove you wrong.
Many different lifestyle choices can affect muscle tone. It depends on what you eat, how you train and how often you train. Smoking or drinking is not a great idea that can affect different kinds of muscles, smoking can damage the lungs so you are unfit and can't train as long as it takes.
What are the effects of marijuana on weight lifting?
yes it does. but that's only if you can smoke weed and fight the munchies. because when you smoke you tend to get them.
considering i smoked last night and i ate soooooooooooo much!!! no.
Well I've been smoking for around 2 years now and in the space of 12 months I have lost a stone and a half. I smoke everyday but only in the evenings. I used to get the munchies but not anymore. I have gone from a size 14 to a size 10 and I hate it. So yes smoking weed does make you lose weight.
yes.and it damages your teeth .
How often should you work your calves?
This all depends on whether the lifter is trying to build muscle size and strength or improve strength endurance (in essence, powerlifting vs. lifting for reps). If powerlifting, I tend to do 3 sets of 15 with heavy weight. When I lift for reps, I usually remove about 100 pounds (around 20-25% of your powerlifting weight) and lift for a timed minute as fast as I can for 3 sets. Also note that using freeweights for calf-raises is much more beneficial than using the nautilous. or leg press machine, as it requires balance and helps build stabilizer muscles that otherwise can't be worked. The best method for performing free-weight calf-raises is with the bar and weights across the shoulders as if you were going to squat, but just raise yourself on your toes keeping your legs straight and about shoulder-width apart.
Why does lifting weights stunt your growth?
There is no evidence that weight lifting stunts growth. In fact, bones can become stronger from the exercise. Science has proved that weight training will not stunt your growth even if you start at as young as 10 years old. The real danger is if your not supervised and have bad form injuries may occur.
Is it ok to lift weights every day?
It is not bad, but not good either. If you lift weights everyday, you should only do that for up to an hour. Your body cannot physically maintain a high level of energy to lift weights for longer than that. If you are thinking long term (as in lifting weights for a year or many months) then you should take every other day off. If you are trying to lift weights for a shorter time (3 months or less) and you want to lift weights as often as you can, take at least one day a week off (a good choice is Sunday).
However, if you work out too many days in a row, your body may get very sore. It is very wise to take at least one day a week off, if not 2-3. If you get sore, take a few days off in a row. You could end up tearing a muscle, ligament, or tendon if you decide to go through the pain. The saying "no pain no gain" is very incorrect. If you are experiencing pain, stop immediately. It is okay to feel fatigued, but pain is not good.
You shouldn't lift weights every day, though. You should mix the routine up. For instance, lift weights one day and do a cardio activity the next. Cardio activities include running, biking, going on the elliptical machine, doing a "stair master," or any other motion related activity. This will not only give your body a break from weight lifting, but will also allow your body to burn off calories in a way where you will build muscle and lose body fat.
You also shouldn't do the same weight lifting activities 2 days in a row. For instance, if you bench press, do arm curls, lower back extensions, and pull-ups one day, don't do any of those the next day. You need to let those muscles rest. The next day you should focus on the muscles that you didn't work out, like leg extensions, upper back exercises, curl-ups (or any abdominal exercise like the bicycle exercise), arm extensions (works the triceps), and dips.
Doing the max of any exercise is not recommended, though. The obvious danger in doing that is that you could easily pull a muscle, injure yourself, and possibly be too sore to work out for a few days. On whatever setting you do any exercise, you should be able to do 10 of them. If you are going to bench 25 lbs, you should be able to do that 10 times. If you are going to do a shoulder press on 50 lbs, you should be able to do that 10 times. A good strategy is to do 10, take a 30 second break, do 10 again (same machine), take a 30 second break, and do 10 more (still same machine). That way you will be able to fully maximize the machine and what muscle you are working and not just giving a small amount of effort.
If you are new to weight-lifting, don't overdo it on the first day. The first few days is the time where you will most likely injure yourself. It's definitely not fun when you think you can do a certain amount and come home only to find out that you are really sore and won't be able to work out for the next week. Make sure you stretch before you start lifting weights, and only do what you know you can do.
The biggest thing to understand about weight-lifting, or exercising in general, is that your body adapts very well. If you do 10 reps on 40 lbs. for anything, your body will be a little fatigued the first day (if 40 lbs. is a lot- it depends on what is heavy for you) and you will burn a good amount of calories. However, if you are still doing that after a week, you will have developed what is called "muscle memory" where your body will burn as little calories and use as little energy as it can to lift that amount of weights for that period of time. That is why it is very good to vary your workouts often. A pattern is good if you continually increase the weight level or reps, but if you know that you aren't going to, swtich the routine up at least every week. Here is an example routine in which somebody may do for a week. Note: All activities include 3 sets of 10 reps with 30 second breaks in between unless cardio.
Monday: Chest workouts (dips, chest press, bench press), arm workouts (bicep curl, arm extension).
Tuesday: Cardio (elliptical, running). Wednesday:Break (light cardio to stay in shape.)
Thursday: Abs (curl-up, total abdominal, bicycle kick), back (upper back workout, lower back extension), hips (dead lift).
Friday: Cardio (stationary bike, the wave).
Saturday: Legs (leg extension, leg press, leg curl, squats), shoulder (shoulder press, military press, vertical traction).
Sunday: Break (light cardio to stay in shape).
As the "Your body adapts well" section describes above, your body, well, adapts well. Make sure to vary when you workout what muscle, and how you work them out. Thus, you confuse your body and your workouts become very well done. You will notice results in at least 4 weeks if you truly follow these tips. However, it also requires you to eat well (i.e. no junk food every day). Eat lots of grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean meat. Doing so will really help your body stay in shape and get fit.
Is it better to use more weight but less reps to build muscle?
It depends what you want to do. I use a cobination of it. I would so 4 sets of 8 and the last set that you do, you need to make sure that you can barely get it but you can get it. If your just trying to get cut but not big, then just do reps, but if your trying to get big and cut then you need to do alot of weight and about 8 reps to 10 reps and do 4 sets of them.
How much weight should a 9 year old be able to lift?
It really depends on the size and sex of the child. For an average sized male i would say 60 or 70 lbs... For an average sized female i would say the same thing.
Does lifting weights burn stomach fat as well?
if you are not interested in bodybuilding or strength training you can lift light weights in a fast pace for many sets and reps so you can do a form of cardio while muscle-toning which means you burn calories which means you burn fat and also stomach fat(but remember that stomach fat is the fat that will leave the hardest from your body)... i'd say you do cardio as well...
Why you get headaches from weightlifting?
Getting headaches from weightlifting happen for a couple of important reasons. First off, you must make sure to properly breathe throughout your workout. Unstable breathing or incorrect breathing can be fatal to the amount of oxygen your brain and body have access to.
A second thing to make sure of is that when weightlifting you aren't straining yourself. Excess strain from lifting too heavy of weights can really put your body into unhealthy and damaging conditions.
Overall, make sure you are drinking plenty of water and following the standard weightlifting health standards.
What is the average squat weight for a NFL lineman?
About 500lbs is the average for most NFL halfbacks. Most NFL fullbacks dont carry the ball much but can squat more due to their primary usage in short yardage situations and in plays where they block either for the quarterback in the pocket or to open lanes for a halfback. However, these are just averages and being able to squat a lot doesn't equate to raw speed. I can squat 320 for 3 reps and cant run anything faster than a 15s 100m. Also, running backs generally are evaluated for their intangible skills such as finding the gaps and breaking tackles. Today weight lifting and speed training is more important at the high school level as a kid who can squat 320-400lbs can probably knock over a 5'10" 180lb linebacker with some ease even with little momentum. At the higher collegeiate levels and definately in the NFL no matter how much you can squat and get under the pads of a 6'3' 240lb linebacker you aren't gonna take him down with your legs. Most of the power comes from your running abilities and skill at breaking tackles and trucking people.
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I used to play middle linebacker, and a bit of defensive end, and occasionally blocked as a tight end and would run as a fullback as I weighed more than our running back and wasn't as fast but could hit like a ton of bricks. Also, I am obsessed with football!
