Drop Sets (Stripping Method)
yesterday
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DareDevil | filed in: Exercise and Workouts
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The technique I'm referring to is called “drop sets”and sometimes "stripping method sets" are not easy but if you can handle the intensity and pain, they can pay off in a big way.
What are drop sets? Drop sets is a technique where you drop the weight each time you do an extra set.
For example, let's say I'm doing the seated barbell shoulder press with 165 pounds on the bar. I'd first do a set of 8 repetitions and rack the weight. I'd take 25 pounds off the bar and immediately do another 6-8 repetitions.
I'd rack the weight and take off another 30 pounds and immediately do another 6 repetitions. Once this set was completed. I'd rack the weight and take off another 30 pounds and immediately do another 6 repetitions. Once completed, I'd rack the weight and take off another 30 pounds and go until I can't go anymore.
The beauty of drop sets is that it adds a whole new dimension to your weight training program. ... read more
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Goals
on 3/17/2010
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Peace2u | filed in: Exercise and Workouts
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Setting Fitness Goals
Set your sights on short-term as well as long-term goals. For example, if your long-term goal is to walk one mile, then your short-term goal might be to walk the first quarter mile. Or, if your long-term goal is to lose 10 pounds, then focus on the immediate goal of the first two to three pounds. With short term-goals you will be less likely to push yourself too hard or too long.
Discuss your program and goals with family or friends. Their encouragement provides important support that can help keep you going.
Monitor Your Results
In one minute with 45 to 50 beats, the heart of a well-conditioned person pumps the same amount of blood as an inactive persons heart pumps in 70 to 75 beats. As you make progress, you will be able to see vital measurements like these change and improve over time. Goals and monitoring are important so that you can really see how you are doi... read more
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Competition #3 is less than one week away!!
on 3/15/2010
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KPmodel | filed in: Bodybuilding
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I will try to sum up how I'm feeling going into my third competition. I believe I am more prepared, muscular/defined, knowledgeable and more practiced! I have practiced my poses tons more this go around. I can only hope that I am refined enough for San Diego. This competition has been around for 22 years! It sounds like a big one. I have some butterflies...but I'm happy I do. That means I'm ready for another challenge. I am so ready to make this happen!! Can't wait to share when I get home :)
**KPmodel... read more
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San Francisco Marathon
on 3/13/2010
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plucky | filed in: Sport Fitness and Training
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I think I'm on to something here...
I found something that is very motivating to help me stay on track. I did this last year without even realizing it and I did it again this year when it hit me: JUST SIGN UP!!
Last year, it was all about the triathlon. Something I had wanted to do for a while but thought it might be way too difficult. Then I found a local series of triathlons over the summer. I signed up and it kicked me into training mode - not only did I do one, I did the whole series and managed to improve my performance slightly each time.
Now I'm doing it again, but this year it's a marathon. The SF Marathon in fact, which is cool because I get to run across the Golden Gate Bridge. Funny thing is that I've been telling myself for a long time it's time to do a marathon. Then, guess what? Yep, I signed up! Since then, I've been running more regularly and now I'm increas... read more
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New adventure
on 3/13/2010
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terry79 | filed in: Goals and Motivation
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Hi everyone!
Haven't been on this site in quite awhile, been undergoing many changes!
I have finally taken the plunge and enrolled in school towards a degree in nutrition. Yay!
Also, I am going to be working at a restaurant, and hopefully learning more about cooking and food. Yay number 2!
If anyone out there has tips or just wants to chat, lemme know!... read more
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DAREDEVIL TEACHINGS !!
on 3/13/2010
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DareDevil | filed in: News
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DAREDEVIL Teachings !!!!
1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me for the path is narrow.. In fact, just piss off and leave me alone.
2. Sex is like air. It's not that important unless you aren't getting any.
3. No one is listening until you fart.
4. Always remember you're unique. Just like everyone else.
5. Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
6. If you think nobody cares whether you're alive or dead, try missing a couple of mortgage payments.
7. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes.. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
8. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.
9. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and ... read more
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New Toy, New Job, New Start...
on 3/10/2010
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kettlebell27 | filed in: Sport Fitness and Training
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Greetings,
This past Friday I made a trip to my favorite sporting goods store, Scheels, in Fargo, ND to pick up an item I've had my eye on for too long. The Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS monitor for running is something I've been looking to get for a long time. I got it for about $160 total with the tax included, $150 retail. Saturday & Sunday were some okay days to test it out. The weather was warmer, but slushy roads and wet, cloudy, foggy conditions have taken over here as of late. Not a pleasant run, but a run outside for once, nonetheless!
Saturday's run was an out & back run to the cemetery, a 2.21-2.22 ish total run from my house and back. My guess of a 2.25 mile run from last week wasn't that far off, I'd say.
Sunday's run was a spin through the various streets of Finley, as I was more interested in the elevation points & climbs of certain hills throughout my town. Some of the run was taken on part of the town's 5K route for our s... read more
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New contest PLZZ help again!!!!!:P
on 3/9/2010
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Bobytza23
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http://ipremii.com/index.php?r=tfZZ
this iz another contest did not win that one but hope i'll win this one PLZZZ help give the link to your friends!!!:P
Thank you in advance!!!!!!! ... read more
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Below 190!
on 3/8/2010
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BlkMt | filed in: Goals and Motivation
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It only took me 6 months, but I finally reached my goal of 190! (188lbs, current)
I lost 8lbs the month of Feb with a good diet and with intense weight training consisting of heavy supersets & tri sets.
Also managing to keep my strength as well.
Now 4 weeks of heavy Training, then into another 6 week cut to get ready for summer!
Next Goal, 185-180lbs, Bring it!... read more
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