Problems Getting It Up

toddgaines
toddgaines Posts: 130
edited October 2 in Chit-Chat
I recently decided I needed heavier weights, so I went out and bought some new dumbbells that were a 10 lb jump for me. It amazed me how much of a difference the 10 lbs made as I just can't handle that much weight. Does anyone have any strategies to help me get it up?
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  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    You need a fluffer.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Well done, sir.
  • brittanyjeanxo
    brittanyjeanxo Posts: 1,831 Member
    :noway:

    :indifferent:

    :laugh:
  • Miss_Chievous_wechange
    Miss_Chievous_wechange Posts: 1,230 Member
    Good one Todd
  • dayzeerock
    dayzeerock Posts: 918 Member
    You need a fluffer.

    Yep.
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
    Whatcha got in mind,Ssailor?
  • jenvens
    jenvens Posts: 159 Member
    Geez Todd...you got me! Haha...
  • BrianJLamb
    BrianJLamb Posts: 239 Member
    You need a fluffer.

    LOL...awesome.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Are you facing toward the mirrors or away from them? I always find it's easier to get it up (and watch my great form) when I'm facing mirrors.
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    I recomment a vasodilator. And a fluffer.
  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    LOL TODD!:happy:
  • toddgaines
    toddgaines Posts: 130
    You need a fluffer.

    This "fluffer" you speak of, is that like an American word for spotter? I've tried a spotter, having someone put their hands on it to make sure it doesn't fall, but that just didn't do the trick. Are there any supplements I can take to help?
  • toddgaines
    toddgaines Posts: 130
    Are you facing toward the mirrors or away from them? I always find it's easier to get it up (and watch my great form) when I'm facing mirrors.

    I have mirrors everywhere, and sometimes I even video tape so that I can watch it back later. I've tried different body positions and grips, but nothing works...
  • KBrenOH
    KBrenOH Posts: 704 Member
    You need a fluffer.

    LOL - NICE!!
  • jmikels67
    jmikels67 Posts: 116
    You need a fluffer.

    This "fluffer" you speak of, is that like an American word for spotter? I've tried a spotter, having someone put their hands on it to make sure it doesn't fall, but that just didn't do the trick. Are there any supplements I can take to help?

    How can you choose that title and be so naive? Google the word or go to UrbanDictionary.com I'm sure having someone put their hands on it should help! Yes, there are definitely supplements!
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    I have no problem getting it up, but once it's started it can be a problem with it going down. Lifting is that much fun.
  • Banks01
    Banks01 Posts: 945 Member
    Depends on how heavy your flow is. Wait, that was yesterday
  • Banks01
    Banks01 Posts: 945 Member
    Depends on how heavy your flow is. Wait, that was yesterday
  • My3Rayz
    My3Rayz Posts: 373
    Maybe you need two spotters to help you get it up and keep it up...six hands are better than two!
  • LycosNyctereutes
    LycosNyctereutes Posts: 61
    Just do less reps and focus on form. This is how you will continue to build muscle and increase strength, by increasing the weight lifted. You will eventually be able to do lots of reps with the extra 10lbs and it'll be time to move up again. If you cant do a single rep, try increasing by 5lbs instead and save the +10lb dumbells for later.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Depends on how heavy your flow is. Wait, that was yesterday

    *snort*
  • RocketsGirl75
    RocketsGirl75 Posts: 648
    I recently decided I needed heavier weights, so I went out and bought some new dumbbells that were a 10 lb jump for me. It amazed me how much of a difference the 10 lbs made as I just can't handle that much weight. Does anyone have any strategies to help me get it up?

    I think I could totally help with that!

    :wink:
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    The 3 C's of success:

    Cialis
    Caulk ring
    Congratulations
  • ncgatorfan
    ncgatorfan Posts: 517
    Maybe you need two spotters to help you get it up and keep it up...six hands are better than two!

    AND....WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!
  • toddgaines
    toddgaines Posts: 130
    Maybe you need two spotters to help you get it up and keep it up...six hands are better than two!

    Two spotters, I can definitely see the benefits of that. Then once I have gotten it up and am a little tired out, they can spot each other for a while and then come back and help me again when I am ready for my next set. That might just work.
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    Sounds like you need a workout partner... it is a tough road to travel alone.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    Maybe if someone was talking really nicely while they are spotting you that would give you the motivation needed to get those heavy things up....
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    You need a fluffer.

    This "fluffer" you speak of, is that like an American word for spotter? I've tried a spotter, having someone put their hands on it to make sure it doesn't fall, but that just didn't do the trick. Are there any supplements I can take to help?

    You're an absolute master...mind Warren.
  • toddgaines
    toddgaines Posts: 130
    Maybe if someone was talking really nicely while they are spotting you that would give you the motivation needed to get those heavy things up....

    Nice, definitely getting some great strategies here. Having my spotters saying motivational things to me would definitely help. Maybe if I had some videos on in the background too. It's always motivational to see other people doing their routines, and I could study their form to make sure I don't hurt myself. This is awesome, with everyone's great advice I am sure I will be getting it up very soon.
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    lolololololol
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