whats the biggest mistake people make?

TJ Cline · 08-27-2005, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudge

I didn't know you watched these peoples lifts on a regular basis, I dont see why you would care.

And, most of what Metal Militia does is very low rep work. They aren't Westside guys.

I'm not goind to argue with you....just an observation....or opinion if you like
I trained at Quads gym in Chicago for a year...Ed Conan

trained there and so did some other power lifters....Ed did sets of 5 and 6 all the time....as well as sets of 3....and singles

The first gym I trained at was all power lifters and they did sets of 5 also.....it was a big part of their training.

But who am I to know.....

Bakersfield · 08-27-2005, 10:57 PM

Mudge

I was under the impression that metal militia guys were dirt bike riders.

LexusGS · 08-27-2005, 10:58 PM

Putting on suits of armor is a common mistake nowadays.

Especially with us teenagers.

**Mudge** · 08-27-2005, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakersfield

I was under the impression that metal militia guys were dirt bike riders.

If there are guys out there benching 800+ that listen to metal and riding dirtbikes in NY, then I guess you are right.

Foreman,

@ Ed "Conan"

There are many ways to skin a cat, not everyone lifts the same - PL or otherwise. I know someone who benches an honest 600, he usually lifts slow and for high reps however, not often ever seeing above 4 plates.

TJ Cline · 08-27-2005, 11:05 PM

He didn't train with me

as a matter of fact he never spoke to me

But he did train at Quads gym in the mid 90's...maybe still???
and I was lucky enough to be a member and see him train from time to time...

We all don't live in small towns

Bakersfield · 08-27-2005, 11:12 PM

I live in California

The typical person who is in the metal militia out here usually is white trash they typically also ride dirt bikes/ smoke and grow pot/ and listen to metal of course. Never known them to be into strength training.

**Mudge** · 08-27-2005, 11:14 PM

http://www.metalmilitia.net
http://www.undergroundstrength.com

ihateschoolmt · 08-27-2005, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakersfield

I live in California

The typical person who is in the metal militia out here usually is white trash they typically also ride dirt bikes/ smoke and grow pot/ and listen to metal of course. Never known them to be into strength training.

They are two different groups lol. They are not affiliated.

Bakersfield · 08-27-2005, 11:21 PM

If you watch X games you will see some of the dirt jumper with a skull with a army hat on it that says metal militia under it. Your right there obviously different groups of people.LOL

swordfish · 08-28-2005, 12:16 AM

back to the topic

1. not having mind/muscle connection( good form with it of course)
2. doing supersets, drop sets, partials, etc. as a beginner
3. not emphasizing the basic fundamental movements- squats, bench, dead, stiff deads, mil. press, dips, pullups, upright rows, etc. etc.

there are many other things, but number 1 is the most important in my opinion as far as training goes.

chunky34 · 08-28-2005, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HardTrainer

post your routine please

I'm doing a mix of P-RR-S, Mike Mentzer heavy duty and DC training. I do only 1 rest pause style set for each muscle.

I was first overtraining with DC training, but that was because I was not eating properly (not enough). In fact, I was loosing fat and jump right into the 2 rest pause sets so I ended up overtrained.

Witmaster · 08-28-2005, 09:52 AM

Overtraining is probably top.

Another consistant problem I see is people trying to push higher weights but sacrificing form. Somehow they think that stacking 225 on the Lat Pull and swinging thier body back and forth to pull the cable somehow makes them appear to be stronger

Another good example is a guy I saw doing barbell curls. He was swinging his hips back and forth so much to get the momentum to pendulum the bar up that he looked like he was trying to hoola-hoop!

patricio223 · 08-28-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ihateschoolmt

The biggest mistake I see (I mostly see teens train) is only doing bench press and curls, and doing bench press and curls too much.

this is all I ever see at the college gym.

99hawkins · 08-29-2005, 09:19 AM

I'm guilty of overtraining at times. Sometimes motivation gets out of hand. When on a roll, it's hard to stop.

99hawkins · 08-29-2005, 09:21 AM

Biggest mistake I witness, and I witness it too often, is people throwing the dumbells up, using their whole body, curling their back into it. I won't tell them to only use their forearms, it's quite funny watching them fuck-up, then look in the mirror flexing their pea-grain biceps thinking they have just Arnied up their whole upper body......assholes!

08-27-2005, 11:05 PM	#35
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,544	He didn't train with me as a matter of fact he never spoke to me But he did train at Quads gym in the mid 90's...maybe still??? and I was lucky enough to be a member and see him train from time to time... We all don't live in small towns
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08-28-2005, 09:52 AM	#42
Witmaster Esprit de Corps Elite Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,973 Photos: 6	Overtraining is probably top. Another consistant problem I see is people trying to push higher weights but sacrificing form. Somehow they think that stacking 225 on the Lat Pull and swinging thier body back and forth to pull the cable somehow makes them appear to be stronger Another good example is a guy I saw doing barbell curls. He was swinging his hips back and forth so much to get the momentum to pendulum the bar up that he looked like he was trying to hoola-hoop!
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08-27-2005, 10:57 PM	#32
Bakersfield Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 58	Mudge I was under the impression that metal militia guys were dirt bike riders.

08-27-2005, 10:58 PM	#33
LexusGS 3UZFE Join Date: May 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2,636	Putting on suits of armor is a common mistake nowadays. Especially with us teenagers.

08-27-2005, 11:12 PM	#36
Bakersfield Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 58	I live in California The typical person who is in the metal militia out here usually is white trash they typically also ride dirt bikes/ smoke and grow pot/ and listen to metal of course. Never known them to be into strength training.

08-27-2005, 11:14 PM	#37
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,068 Photos: 1	http://www.metalmilitia.net http://www.undergroundstrength.com

08-27-2005, 11:21 PM	#39
Bakersfield Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 58	If you watch X games you will see some of the dirt jumper with a skull with a army hat on it that says metal militia under it. Your right there obviously different groups of people.LOL

08-28-2005, 12:16 AM	#40
swordfish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 500	back to the topic 1. not having mind/muscle connection( good form with it of course) 2. doing supersets, drop sets, partials, etc. as a beginner 3. not emphasizing the basic fundamental movements- squats, bench, dead, stiff deads, mil. press, dips, pullups, upright rows, etc. etc. there are many other things, but number 1 is the most important in my opinion as far as training goes.

08-29-2005, 09:19 AM	#44
99hawkins Integrity Join Date: May 2005 Location: England Posts: 200	I'm guilty of overtraining at times. Sometimes motivation gets out of hand. When on a roll, it's hard to stop.

08-29-2005, 09:21 AM	#45
99hawkins Integrity Join Date: May 2005 Location: England Posts: 200	Biggest mistake I witness, and I witness it too often, is people throwing the dumbells up, using their whole body, curling their back into it. I won't tell them to only use their forearms, it's quite funny watching them fuck-up, then look in the mirror flexing their pea-grain biceps thinking they have just Arnied up their whole upper body......assholes!