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**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

Man, I wish I was back in school... not much with me.. calling in sick tomorrow cause I need a damn day to myself.. . been going too hard lateyl need to chill.. take my time at the gym..

You ready for your essay?

Um...not at all. I have to read this 15 page article about adolescent smoking behavior...bleh.

I'll give it a nice scan thru before I hit the sac. Not really worried about that class.

Cell biology though...one of the toughest classes at my university so I gotta prep well.

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:14 PM

Agreed.. ... that's a massive amount of weight.. way to go dude... hope this back pain thing isn't a constant though

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by stunner5000pt

waht shall you be studying in schoolÉ

Well fitness/nutrition of course... my passion

**stunner5000pt** · 05-29-2006, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by PhishStasH

Summer class, bro. Trying to get ahead. I finished spring semester first week of May.

well then you guys finish your semesters around the same time taht we do!

right now im taking the history of rock and pop music for my summer school

boring classsssss

**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by stunner5000pt

damn man
do you know why your back was like thatÉ Bad form maybeÉ

275 is awesome by the way

shouldve done some lunges maybe , after you were done the wrything in painÉ

Well, I think I have my muscles around the lumbar area are naturally very tight, but I'm flexible as hell and normal stretching doesn't do much.

May be a combo of bad form as well as not maintaining neutral spine position. I'm gonna have someone watch me do them next time for tips. I may just switch it up with smith squats until I figure it out.

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by stunner5000pt

well then you guys finish your semesters around the same time taht we do!

right now im taking the history of rock and pop music for my summer school

boring classsssss

Hey that sounds kind of cool actually... nice!

**stunner5000pt** · 05-29-2006, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

Well fitness/nutrition of course... my passion

so like KinesiologyÉ Or like a nutirion programÉ

**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by stunner5000pt

well then you guys finish your semesters around the same time taht we do!

right now im taking the history of rock and pop music for my summer school

boring classsssss

It can't be any more boring than sociology, bro. I'd probably love that class...music is one of my lovers.

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by PhishStasH

Well, I think I have my muscles around the lumbar area are naturally very tight, but I'm flexible as hell and normal stretching doesn't do much.

May be a combo of bad form as well as not maintaining neutral spine position. I'm gonna have someone watch me do them next time for tips. I may just switch it up with smith squats until I figure it out.

Thats a good idea, getting someone to watch you.. I think I should do the same. Rightnow I'm only doing smith squats but I hate it, I want to do free bar.. just not too sure how to go about it.. don't want to screw myself up.. or look like an idiot..haha

**stunner5000pt** · 05-29-2006, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

Hey that sounds kind of cool actually... nice!

sounds cool yes

welll i guess i learned things taht you wouldnt otherwise know

strange taht we are learning about the slave trade in the class
only a brief intro to it, though

i have a test next thursday ... and i dont know what to study

**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:19 PM

I'm a biology major w/ chemistry minor but am considering getting another degree in kinesiology or sports medicine after I get some experience as a personal trainer (which I will be acquring cert for this coming semester).

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by stunner5000pt

so like KinesiologyÉ Or like a nutirion programÉ

Program is actually called Fitness/Nutrition, apparently it's very physical so hopefully I'll have an upper hand..LOL. I jsut want to learn more and be able to help others achieve thier fitness goals and improve their life.. I lvoe being in a gym, I need to work in one..

**stunner5000pt** · 05-29-2006, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

Thats a good idea, getting someone to watch you.. I think I should do the same. Rightnow I'm only doing smith squats but I hate it, I want to do free bar.. just not too sure how to go about it.. don't want to screw myself up.. or look like an idiot..haha

who cares how you look doing !!

just rmember to look up..or straight, and push with the heels

when i first started squatting i had almost no balance... i d go on my toes and my form would be all outta whack

front squats was how i got into squatting!

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by PhishStasH

I'm a biology major w/ chemistry minor but am considering getting another degree in kinesiology or sports medicine after I get some experience as a personal trainer (which I will be acquring cert for this coming semester).

I'm so envious of you ! You're gonna have so much fun with your career I bet.. and probably rake in tons of dough,.

**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

Thats a good idea, getting someone to watch you.. I think I should do the same. Rightnow I'm only doing smith squats but I hate it, I want to do free bar.. just not too sure how to go about it.. don't want to screw myself up.. or look like an idiot..haha

There is actually a wonderful article about it in the Lifting Technique's forum Kate:

Better Strength Articles

This has helped me improve my form and increase my lifts simultaneously in a very short time.

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:22 PM

sweet thanks!

**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

I'm so envious of you ! You're gonna have so much fun with your career I bet.. and probably rake in tons of dough,.

Not worried about making lots of money. I just want to do something I know I will enjoy: helping people and training.

**stunner5000pt** · 05-29-2006, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by PhishStasH

There is actually a wonderful article about it in the Lifting Technique's forum Kate:

Better Strength Articles

This has helped me improve my form and increase my lifts simultaneously in a very short time.

it seems liek everything you need is in this forum and ********

and i thought a steroid forum would be useful only for steroids
HAH

**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:24 PM

Actually, good you mentioned stunner...front squats are good for developing form before you begin free squatting heavy.

Kate...start w/ just the bar until you feel comfortable adding any weight. You won't hurt yourself long as you set the rack pins to catch you if you should fall forward/backward.

**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by stunner5000pt

it seems liek everything you need is in this forum and ********

and i thought a steroid forum would be useful only for steroids
HAH

Me too, bro. I have gained SO much knowledge perusing this board it is insane.

**stunner5000pt** · 05-29-2006, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by PhishStasH

Not worried about making lots of money. I just want to do something I know I will enjoy: helping people and training.

which one do you wanna focus on, moreÉ
the Bioéchem one ot the fitnessétraining oneÉ

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by PhishStasH

Not worried about making lots of money. I just want to do something I know I will enjoy: helping people and training.

That's exactly why I'm switching my career path ... rightn ow I'm in advertising sales... blech! I just want to train and build programs for people ..help them live better... I can't wait...

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:26 PM

OK.. I'll try the squats this week... thanks for the tips, I think it's about time I stepped up and ditche dthe smith..

I agree about the site too.. I've learned so much, and continue to learn so much everyday.. I love it

**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:26 PM

refresh

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:28 PM

All fresh over here! LOL

**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by stunner5000pt

which one do you wanna focus on, moreÉ
the Bioéchem one ot the fitnessétraining oneÉ

Honestly...don't have a clue. I don't know what I really want to do w/ my degree in Biology. I hope I will be able to incorporate into whatever I end up doing in the future, though.

Fitness training will be an on the side thing 'til I finish school...but I have a feeling it may end up being my occupation.

**stunner5000pt** · 05-29-2006, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

OK.. I'll try the squats this week... thanks for the tips, I think it's about time I stepped up and ditche dthe smith..

I agree about the site too.. I've learned so much, and continue to learn so much everyday.. I love it

the smith machine = coat rack

the sqquat rack = not for curls

**stunner5000pt** · 05-29-2006, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

That's exactly why I'm switching my career path ... rightn ow I'm in advertising sales... blech! I just want to train and build programs for people ..help them live better... I can't wait...

advertising sales huhh

so what street ads can we thank you for

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by stunner5000pt

the smith machine = coat rack

the sqquat rack = not for curls

Haha... gotcha, thanks!

**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

OK.. I'll try the squats this week... thanks for the tips, I think it's about time I stepped up and ditche dthe smith..

I agree about the site too.. I've learned so much, and continue to learn so much everyday.. I love it

Smith squats are still good for "isolating" the quads or hams respective to how far forward/backward your feet are. You don't have to ditch them all together. But free squatting will help build more strength and mass.

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by stunner5000pt

advertising sales huhh

so what street ads can we thank you for

Actually I sell online advertising to US companies... it's f---ing great!

**stunner5000pt** · 05-29-2006, 08:31 PM

For me i think fitness training will be my backup plan... unless i can juggle both of my jobs togehter

i dont do that well in school... so i guess ill hav to be one of those fitness guys

not a problem at all!

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by PhishStasH

Smith squats are still good for "isolating" the quads or hams respective to how far forward/backward your feet are. You don't have to ditch them all together. But free squatting will help build more strength and mass.

Hmm.. I just don't know how much mass I want.. I have naturally bigger legs because i was a figure skater for 10 years.. so the muscles in my legs grow very quick... but I th ought it would help to target muscles that perhaps the smith isn't reaching..

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by stunner5000pt

For me i think fitness training will be my backup plan... unless i can juggle both of my jobs togehter

i dont do that well in school... so i guess ill hav to be one of those fitness guys

not a problem at all!

I do well iln schooll and I'm choosing to be a "fitness guy"... it's a great profession, very satisfying ... and I'm sure you do fine in school!

**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

Hmm.. I just don't know how much mass I want.. I have naturally bigger legs because i was a figure skater for 10 years.. so the muscles in my legs grow very quick... but I th ought it would help to target muscles that perhaps the smith isn't reaching..

And it will do just that. It forces all of the stabilizing muscles to help out.

**stunner5000pt** · 05-29-2006, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

Hmm.. I just don't know how much mass I want.. I have naturally bigger legs because i was a figure skater for 10 years.. so the muscles in my legs grow very quick... but I th ought it would help to target muscles that perhaps the smith isn't reaching..

yup, thats what squats do!

like in smith squats you dont risk falling forwad or backward, so theres no hamstrings getting involved there

als oyour lower back does get some work while squatting

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by PhishStasH

And it will do just that. It forces all of the stabilizing muscles to help out.

Perfect... Whatever I need to do I'll do it. I'm aiming for 12% bf by July.. I'm at 20% right now and on a very strict diet...

**stunner5000pt** · 05-29-2006, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

I do well iln schooll and I'm choosing to be a "fitness guy"... it's a great profession, very satisfying ... and I'm sure you do fine in school!

well my average this year was a C+...

i need at least a B+ to get into grad school and all

worries me a lot

**PhishStasH** · 05-29-2006, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by Katelette81

Perfect... Whatever I need to do I'll do it. I'm aiming for 12% bf by July.. I'm at 20% right now and on a very strict diet...

Training the legs HARD while cutting is a very good way to speed your metabolism and instigate fat loss. Good luck!

**Katelette81** · 05-29-2006, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by stunner5000pt

yup, thats what squats do!

like in smith squats you dont risk falling forwad or backward, so theres no hamstrings getting involved there

als oyour lower back does get some work while squatting

I'll give it a shot this week. I've jsut alwys been intimidated ... the muscles guys at my gym always watch what everyone does, I didn't want to try it out for the first time.. but now I will..