weight training advice

MrSkinny · 11-02-2005, 06:41 PM

i've just recently started weigth training, so that i can build some upper body strength. I am a swimmer so i need to focus on biceps, fore arms, and triceps mostly.

what are some good techniques for workin on triceps and or biceps?
i'm currently benching around 115 pounds, and i only weigh 135. how heavy should i be lifting, and how far should i go down with the bar? all the way to the chest or what?

anyone got some good advice or a little routine for me?

THANKS

TJ Cline · 11-02-2005, 06:45 PM

swimming involves all muscles!
You need to hit the lats, pecs glutes, quads and hamstrings also....!!!!

MrSkinny · 11-02-2005, 06:47 PM

ya i know, i've got everything figured out other than i would like to hear some good techniques on how to work your triceps

so any advice?

TJ Cline · 11-02-2005, 06:55 PM

post your workout and we will see if you have everything figured out

then we can help if needed

w.a.r_32 · 11-02-2005, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

post your workout and we will see if you have everything figured out

then we can help if needed

lmao

ihateschoolmt · 11-02-2005, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w.a.r_32

lmao

He's not kidding.

w.a.r_32 · 11-02-2005, 07:22 PM

sounded like it lol...

w.a.r_32 · 11-02-2005, 07:40 PM

well heres a little something

Well if this helps...(im no professional like alotta the guys on here but i have some knowledge)

Train your quads...quads...and quads... (not only quads but play a role a big one)

Exercises
- Squat
- Leg Press
- Knee Extension

Also another body part i would focus on working"would be your rotater-cuff muscles.
1. Almost all repetitive overhead activity will result in a chronic shoulder pain. (sister used to swim)

Exercises ( a few)
1. Lateral Raise
2. Military Press

lilguy_bigdream · 11-02-2005, 07:50 PM

those are the only workouts you do or do you do train chest and arms and what not??

w.a.r_32 · 11-02-2005, 07:57 PM

(edit)

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Tough Old Man · 11-02-2005, 09:51 PM

Seems no one wants to answere your ?'s but me. In order

Biceps:
1) Straight bar curls
2) Ez bar curls
3) Hammers (DB's)
4) Seated incline curls (DB's)

Triceps:
1) Reverse grip bench press
2) Close grip bench press
3) Skulls crushers
4) Dips
5) pushdowns

TJ Cline · 11-02-2005, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tough Old Man

Seems no one wants to answere your ?'s but me. In order

Biceps:
1) Straight bar curls
2) Ez bar curls
3) Hammers (DB's)
4) Seated incline curls (DB's)

Triceps:
1) Reverse grip bench press
2) Close grip bench press
3) Skulls crushers
4) Dips
5) pushdowns

I had a kid in my high school...Wade King.....he missed the Olympic swimming team by one spot in 1988......he trained with us at our gym. He never focused on arms at all..................this kid really needs to do some sports specific research!!

MrSkinny · 11-02-2005, 11:45 PM

i don't know how that kid did nothing with his arms? but thats what i need to do...

i have a killer kick, my legs seem to never get tired, probably becasue of all the running i do. but my arms are my weakspot. i not only need more stregnth, but i also need more mass so that i can catch more water if you know what i mean.

thanks to who ever posted the bi's and tri's, could you please explain to me what skull crushers and push downs are?

THANKS

TJ Cline · 11-02-2005, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSkinny

i don't know how that kid did nothing with his arms? but thats what i need to do...

i have a killer kick, my legs seem to never get tired, probably becasue of all the running i do. but my arms are my weakspot. i not only need more stregnth, but i also need more mass so that i can catch more water if you know what i mean.

thanks to who ever posted the bi's and tri's, could you please explain to me what skull crushers and push downs are?

THANKS

He was #6th in America for free style......................I doubt he did anything wrong in his training

MrSkinny · 11-02-2005, 11:49 PM

ya, he obviously did nothing wrong whatso ever. what are you trying to tell me? i'm just lookin for some good tricep techniques.

could some one please explain to mean what skull crushers and pushdowns are?

thanks

Tough Old Man · 11-02-2005, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSkinny

thanks to who ever posted the bi's and tri's, could you please explain to me what skull crushers and push downs are?
THANKS

Go here and check out the Tricep exercises

http://www.weighttrainersunited.com/directory.html

TJ Cline · 11-02-2005, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSkinny

ya, he obviously did nothing wrong whatso ever. what are you trying to tell me? i'm just lookin for some good tricep techniques.

could some one please explain to mean what skull crushers and pushdowns are?

thanks

what is your exact workout now???

benverner · 11-03-2005, 01:48 PM

He's trying to say you need more then arms dummy...115, my sister can do that. If you want pretty arms then just come out and say it. Do compound chest, shoulder, and back movements and you will be rewarded with bigger arms.

Zinthar · 11-03-2005, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSkinny

ya, he obviously did nothing wrong whatso ever. what are you trying to tell me? i'm just lookin for some good tricep techniques.

could some one please explain to mean what skull crushers and pushdowns are?

thanks

Foreman is saying that even if you think your damn legs are fine you still need to train them because that's going to help you swim better. So you can ask for help specifically on arms but the more experienced bodybuilders and athletes on these forums (not me, but I've read enough threads to predict what they're going to tell you) are just going to recommend a training routine that focuses on everything.

Pushdowns: http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...BPushdown.html
Something similar to skull crushers: http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...ingTriExt.html

NeilPearson · 11-03-2005, 03:45 PM

Hmmm, I can't think of a swimming stroke that would require biceps - triceps, shoulders, back and legs would seem the most important but I don't know a ton about swimming either.

Also working legs (and your whole body) helps a lot in building upper body strength... from a hormonal viewpoint

11-02-2005, 06:41 PM	#1
MrSkinny Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	weight training advice i've just recently started weigth training, so that i can build some upper body strength. I am a swimmer so i need to focus on biceps, fore arms, and triceps mostly. what are some good techniques for workin on triceps and or biceps? i'm currently benching around 115 pounds, and i only weigh 135. how heavy should i be lifting, and how far should i go down with the bar? all the way to the chest or what? anyone got some good advice or a little routine for me? THANKS
MrSkinny Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4

11-02-2005, 06:45 PM	#2
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,544	swimming involves all muscles! You need to hit the lats, pecs glutes, quads and hamstrings also....!!!!
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11-02-2005, 06:47 PM	#3
MrSkinny Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	ya i know, i've got everything figured out other than i would like to hear some good techniques on how to work your triceps so any advice?
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11-02-2005, 06:55 PM	#4
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,544	post your workout and we will see if you have everything figured out then we can help if needed
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w.a.r_32 w.a.r Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 166	sounded like it lol...
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11-02-2005, 07:40 PM	#8
w.a.r_32 w.a.r Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 166	well heres a little something Well if this helps...(im no professional like alotta the guys on here but i have some knowledge) Train your quads...quads...and quads... (not only quads but play a role a big one) Exercises - Squat - Leg Press - Knee Extension Also another body part i would focus on working"would be your rotater-cuff muscles. 1. Almost all repetitive overhead activity will result in a chronic shoulder pain. (sister used to swim) Exercises ( a few) 1. Lateral Raise 2. Military Press
w.a.r_32 w.a.r Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 166

11-02-2005, 07:50 PM	#9
lilguy_bigdream want to get big Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: manitoba, canada Posts: 118	those are the only workouts you do or do you do train chest and arms and what not??

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11-02-2005, 09:51 PM	#11
Tough Old Man Canine club CEO Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: baja calif, Mexico Posts: 6,933 Photos: 1	Seems no one wants to answere your ?'s but me. In order Biceps: 1) Straight bar curls 2) Ez bar curls 3) Hammers (DB's) 4) Seated incline curls (DB's) Triceps: 1) Reverse grip bench press 2) Close grip bench press 3) Skulls crushers 4) Dips 5) pushdowns

11-02-2005, 11:45 PM	#13
MrSkinny Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	i don't know how that kid did nothing with his arms? but thats what i need to do... i have a killer kick, my legs seem to never get tired, probably becasue of all the running i do. but my arms are my weakspot. i not only need more stregnth, but i also need more mass so that i can catch more water if you know what i mean. thanks to who ever posted the bi's and tri's, could you please explain to me what skull crushers and push downs are? THANKS
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11-02-2005, 11:49 PM	#15
MrSkinny Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	ya, he obviously did nothing wrong whatso ever. what are you trying to tell me? i'm just lookin for some good tricep techniques. could some one please explain to mean what skull crushers and pushdowns are? thanks
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11-03-2005, 01:48 PM	#18
benverner Catabolic Idiot Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Baltimore Posts: 151	He's trying to say you need more then arms dummy...115, my sister can do that. If you want pretty arms then just come out and say it. Do compound chest, shoulder, and back movements and you will be rewarded with bigger arms.

11-03-2005, 03:45 PM	#20
NeilPearson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,330	Hmmm, I can't think of a swimming stroke that would require biceps - triceps, shoulders, back and legs would seem the most important but I don't know a ton about swimming either. Also working legs (and your whole body) helps a lot in building upper body strength... from a hormonal viewpoint

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