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Squats with bar - too heavy

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  • Amyaya
    Amyaya Posts: 107 Member
    edited March 2015
    That is an idea!! I will try this and how I go.. I didn't think of doing BP as a cardio before!!
  • CaitsGreat
    CaitsGreat Posts: 2
    JoRocka wrote: »
    lili61 wrote: »
    Also, just putting it out there, if you're squatting whole tracks with what's about 45-50 pounds, you're probably not going to get a lot of benefit from Bodypump for much longer. It sounds like a progressive overload program would be great for you.
    cosign
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    Amyaya wrote: »
    Wow everyone - thanks very much for your comments!!! I totally understand that if I can't safely lift I prob shouldn't try! I agree it's looking for injuries.
    And yes I was talking about the squat track in Body Pump class so what I need to do is load weight up on the floor and lift up.

    Because I've only been doing classes since I started gym I have limited knowledge on those machines everyone is talking about. But I want to start utilising the free weights and machines now.

    if you want to get into free weights I would suggest reading up on one of the following programs - new rules of lifting for woman, starting strength, or strong lifts.



    cosign

    Also.. cosign. Use body pump as a supplement form of HIIT, and go lift heavy
  • Amyaya
    Amyaya Posts: 107 Member
    Thanks everyone - One more question if that is ok.
    Can you recommend any good websites that I can look at to learn routines (for free weights and machine beginners?)
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    Amyaya wrote: »
    Wow everyone - thanks very much for your comments!!! I totally understand that if I can't safely lift I prob shouldn't try! I agree it's looking for injuries.
    And yes I was talking about the squat track in Body Pump class so what I need to do is load weight up on the floor and lift up.

    Because I've only been doing classes since I started gym I have limited knowledge on those machines everyone is talking about. But I want to start utilising the free weights and machines now.

    if you want to get into free weights I would suggest reading up on one of the following programs - new rules of lifting for woman, starting strength, or strong lifts.

    it's been said.

    go forth- get fabulous.
  • Amyaya
    Amyaya Posts: 107 Member
    Thank you :) I will definitely have a look.
  • lili61
    lili61 Posts: 231 Member
    OP, I did new rules of lifting for women and loved it (and saw great results), so I would definitely recommend it. But all those suggestions are good programs, so find what works for you!
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    I have not tested one rep max on squats or bench because no spotter..
    This was written many days ago.

    This one wonders, "Bro, do you even power cage?"
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