Ladies Who Lift...
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Dec 2022
11:23am, 8 Dec 2022
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EvilPixie
OIC I'll let you off then! I have that printed up (have for years!) I did the 200 sit ups a few years ago |
Dec 2022
11:27am, 8 Dec 2022
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Homeless Kodo
I was going to say about how altering hand placement changes which muscles are prioritised in the press up, Tipsku’s already done it. Pulling yourself down in the concentric phase of a press up makes the eccentric phase easier by using reciprocal inhibition. It “switches off” the antagonist muscles more quickly/effectively. |
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Dec 2022
11:34am, 8 Dec 2022
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EvilPixie
I wasn't talking complete rubbish then!!
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Dec 2022
11:47am, 8 Dec 2022
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Homeless Kodo
Nope, you’re not talking rubbish at all EP. R.I. can be used for sets of multiple reps, but it takes time and effort to learn because of the coordination required. I think it’s more effective technique for heavier weights at lower reps because the harder and longer you pull the more effective it becomes. It’s the effect powerlifters use on bench & squats, which is why the eccentric phase on those lifts is so slow for them. |
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Dec 2022
11:48am, 8 Dec 2022
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EvilPixie
thanks for explaining
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Dec 2022
1:07pm, 8 Dec 2022
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Meglet
I really struggle with narrow push-ups and much prefer wide arms. I’ve had some shoulder impingement which is definitely felt on the narrow ones so I generally avoid. My arms are quite weedy though!
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Dec 2022
1:18pm, 8 Dec 2022
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Raptors Claws are coming to town
I also prefer wide push ups and find wide grip bench presses easier.
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Dec 2022
1:33pm, 8 Dec 2022
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tipsku
Thanks for your comments, Meglet and the Raptor Claws coming to town (nice one, V'rap). So I'm not alone with that preference. Also thanks to Homeless Kodo for the advice. I'll try to do that next time. |
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Dec 2022
3:01pm, 8 Dec 2022
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EvilPixie
not logged anything but just got this You've unlocked the Give Me Strength badge Today at 3:00pm You've unlocked the Heavy Metal Fan badge Today at 3:00pm |
Dec 2022
3:11pm, 8 Dec 2022
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Ness
I got these as well, EvilPixie 
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