Weight-Lifting Thread (General Fitness Thread)

[Rob S]

Do it dude. I did it today on my off day. Well worth it if you ask me. I can feel it being a more beneficial way to get some cardio than running, strength-wise.

Nice, dude! They are freaking exhausting. What kind of weight did you wind up using if you don'y mind me asking. I am considering increasing it weekly, but I think I might die haha.

[tjsunstein]

I really like the Cosgrove Complex. And they fit perfectly into my workout.

Day One: Upper Body
Day Two: Lower Body
Day Three: Complex/Abs/Cardio
Day Four: Rest

For the Cosgrove, I'm going to probably start at 85 pounds and see how I feel.

[TitleTown088]

Nice, dude! They are freaking exhausting. What kind of weight did you wind up using if you don'y mind me asking. I am considering increasing it weekly, but I think I might die haha.

I used 20's with the bar for the first time. Figured I'd try and get the hang of it before I got too serious with the weight. probably move it up a bit next time.
You think its a good idea to switch up the complexes at all or to just use one of them for an extended period of time?

[tjsunstein]

I used 20's with the bar for the first time. Figured I'd try and get the hang of it before I got too serious with the weight. probably move it up a bit next time.
You think its a good idea to switch up the complexes at all or to just use one of them for an extended period of time?

I was also wondering this. I thought about rotating the complexes so I had some variety but of it's more beneificial to stick to one then I will do that.

[Rob S]

idk.......variety can never hurt with cardio so you don't get bored, but I wouldn't think that there is too much of a benefit to it.

[tjsunstein]

Complexes are my new favorite workout. I did 85 for everything, bumping it up to 90 next workout.

Good find Rob.

[TitleTown088]

Complexes are my new favorite workout.

Told ya ;)

Indeed good find Rob.

[nepg]

I wonder how they'd work with a body bar (~20-36lbs?)...

[Rob S]

I wonder how they'd work with a body bar (~20-36lbs?)...

what does that mean? Using 26-30 lbs total? The weight really just depends on how strong you are and how in shape you are.

['cuse-213]

I wouldnt be able to pull off a complex at the current gym I go to. Can't wait to try it out though

[BigJohn98]

How does creatine work? Who here takes it? Should I take it?

[tjsunstein]

How does creatine work? Who here takes it? Should I take it?

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/creatine.html

Read and if you have any further questions, come back.

I do take creatine.

[wogitalia]

I wonder how they'd work with a body bar (~20-36lbs?)...

Obviously not as well... but you can do a complex workout without any weights. The weights just make it more effective.

[tjsunstein]

So yeah, the complexes kicked my ass. I did two yesterday, Cosgrove Evil 8 and the other one with the 45lb plate (forget the name). I'm feeling it. Love it.

[Rob S]

So yeah, the complexes kicked my ass. I did two yesterday, Cosgrove Evil 8 and the other one with the 45lb plate (forget the name). I'm feeling it. Love it.

how was the plate one in comparison to the Cosgrove? The only problem I am having with the complexes is my lower back being kinda sore if I do the complex the day before deads or squats.