Difficulty changing gyms! Help!

GOtriSports · 08-19-2008, 11:19 AM

So I just moved to Charleston SC to begin my semester of college. I started at the gym that college students get a membership to (included in our tuition). I ran in to a few problems right away and I was wondering if you all might be able to help me out!

1. They don't have a belt for me to do weighted dips with. I had been doing 3 sets x10 reps of dips with a 45 lb. plate hanging from me. Any advice on what I can do to to maybe replace the dips or a creative way to add weight without a belt?

2. No decline bench for me to do weighted decline sit-ups. Twice a week I usually do 3x15 sets of decline sit up holding a 45 lb. plate across my chest. I really enjoy doing decline sit ups and now I cannot. Any advice on something I can add to replace them or a creative way to do them without a decline bench?

3. This one I am a little unsure of. I seem have down down in the weight I am lifting on all the machines. Free weights have stayed the same but cable fly's and cable rows (and a few others) were unbelievably difficult. I had to decrease my fly's by 15 LBS! It was really disappointing. The machines at this gym are a little bit older and the movements just don't feel as smooth. Any idea why this might be happening?

BulkMeUp · 08-19-2008, 12:05 PM

1. I've done weighted dips by holding a db with my feet. I dont have a belt.

2. cant help with this one.

3.Changing gyms can effect the weights you move. At least it does for me. This is especially true when using machines.

**Gazhole** · 08-19-2008, 12:45 PM

Machines are all completely different, just adjust the weights accordingly.

I used a backpack for dips usually. aswell.

08-19-2008, 11:19 AM	#1
GOtriSports Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 322 Photos: 26	Difficulty changing gyms! Help! So I just moved to Charleston SC to begin my semester of college. I started at the gym that college students get a membership to (included in our tuition). I ran in to a few problems right away and I was wondering if you all might be able to help me out! 1. They don't have a belt for me to do weighted dips with. I had been doing 3 sets x10 reps of dips with a 45 lb. plate hanging from me. Any advice on what I can do to to maybe replace the dips or a creative way to add weight without a belt? 2. No decline bench for me to do weighted decline sit-ups. Twice a week I usually do 3x15 sets of decline sit up holding a 45 lb. plate across my chest. I really enjoy doing decline sit ups and now I cannot. Any advice on something I can add to replace them or a creative way to do them without a decline bench? 3. This one I am a little unsure of. I seem have down down in the weight I am lifting on all the machines. Free weights have stayed the same but cable fly's and cable rows (and a few others) were unbelievably difficult. I had to decrease my fly's by 15 LBS! It was really disappointing. The machines at this gym are a little bit older and the movements just don't feel as smooth. Any idea why this might be happening?

08-19-2008, 12:45 PM	#3
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 7,999 Photos: 19	Machines are all completely different, just adjust the weights accordingly. I used a backpack for dips usually. aswell. http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

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08-19-2008, 12:05 PM	#2
BulkMeUp ..is bulking up! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cana-dah Posts: 5,636	1. I've done weighted dips by holding a db with my feet. I dont have a belt. 2. cant help with this one. 3.Changing gyms can effect the weights you move. At least it does for me. This is especially true when using machines.