I want to start lifting this year - tips on keeping my arms attached to my body?

[Dick Whammy]

Hey, Heretohelp, about a week ago I got my Lady on the bench. Wanted to start warming her up for bench pressing. My stuff is olympic and my main barbell is 45lbs aprox. ____so I got her in position and had her bench the bar. WOW- what a struggle for her. I helped her and she did about 3 presses. Ever since, her right rear shoulders been sore/spasmy/achy. Her physical condition is far from where it should be....but so is mine right now. My point,,,,,,start slow,,,,but START NOW. Start with a warmup (bike or treadmill or walk), benchpresses (light), learn to deadlift PROPERLY,,,,one of the BEST exercises ever.....and Squats too. Balance it with some military type presses and bent over rowing. You'll be on your road to being everything you wanna be very quickly. Once again,,,,,,check out Stronglifts 5x5 plan. It's the best in my opinion. ;-)

 

[kickinthemebs]

You could get into Olympic lifting like this girl:

 

[heretohelp]

Expectation:

You could get into Olympic lifting like this girl:

Reality:



I'm gonna do the 5x5 and see how I get on. May do some cardio leading up to it too actually.

 

[heretohelp]

I think I'd possibly look something like this if I managed to get to the peak of physical fitness. Not sure my arms would put on this much muscle though.

 

[Looking4more]

You just may be surprised what you are capable of especially if you eat correctly and work out consistently.
Best of luck to you Heretohelp.

 

[heretohelp]

Thankyou Sir! I'm trying to put together a diet plan to get more nutrients in. Currently I'm just bashing through life and surviving off whatever's in the house. I'm going to venture to the outside isles of the supermarket some time soon though; pick up some fresh stuff and lean protein.

 

[MrsLooking4more]

That is the look and shooting for too, so far so good. Loving P90X3!

 

[PanBird]

That is the lok and shooting for too, so far so good. Loving P90X3!

What is that P90X3 kind of thing. Must me that JP90 workout I guess. :becky:

 

[MrsLooking4more]

Is a workout regime created by Tony Horton is 30 minute accelerate muscle confusion workouts that rev your metabolism. I can tell you I have never gotten into shape this fast. I am getting back to my fit size quickly, I just can't believe it since I have been away from weightlifting for 15 months due to Ulnar Nerve surgery.

 

[heretohelp]

More inspiration.

 

[akaTrex]

Two of my favorites:


Rachel McLish the 1st ever Miss Olympia at 40


Cory Everson @ 50

 

[MrsLooking4more]

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Mine starting to get there. All I have to say is pull up bar baby!

 

[MrsLooking4more]

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Cory Everson @ 50

Cory still looks amazing and freaking hot! Her competition forms was amazing!

 

[akaTrex]

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I have not seen a back like that since my Yosemite days!

Now when I visit the rock climbing clubs and I just admire the ladies strength and their backs. Yummy!

 

[Pegasus]

I was a Mclish fan back in the day not a Cory fan though.

 

[heretohelp]

Mine starting to get there. All I have to say is pull up bar baby!

Awesome! You're doing really well. I pull myself out of bed in the morning, does that count? :biggrin1:

 

[CUSP82]

Don't pull; rolling is soo much easier!

 

[akaTrex]

I was a Mclish fan back in the day not a Cory fan though.

Rachael was the first Ms. O and like the men the game has changed.

Cory was a much better spokeswomen.

 

[camaro]

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A LOT of work went into that.

 

[kickinthemebs]

If it is in the form of pulling yourself up by gymnastic rings above your bed, then yeh, that is hardcore

Awesome! You're doing really well. I pull myself out of bed in the morning, does that count? :biggrin1: