Aussie and Proud - Anything Relating to this Country.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

[Teh One Who Knocks]

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The size of kangaroos that greeted the first Aborigines

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[DemonGeminiX]

Is that recent? Is Jackman getting jacked for another return to the Wolverine role in the MCU multiverse?

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Is that recent? Is Jackman getting jacked for another return to the Wolverine role in the MCU multiverse?

He is! (After swearing that he never would)

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I just can't believe the size of him. 56 years old

I guess I'll just keep trying

[DemonGeminiX]

If you want size/mass, you have to keep you reps between 8 - 12, and you need to do a heavier weight that will get you to muscle failure within the last several reps. If you want strength without mass, keep your reps low, say around 6 or less, and progressively increase the weight at every set. Failure isn't necessarily a good thing here, especially if you don't have a spot. Anything above 12 reps, and you're going for endurance. Don't lift to failure above 12 reps, that'll introduce the possibility for injury.

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Thanks, yes good tips. Your last sentence - I didn't know that. Very interesting.

I have a lot of fascial pain, so maybe I am doing too many high reps to failure.

[DemonGeminiX]

I would say do no more than 15 reps, regardless of intent, but I know people that go up to 20 to 25 reps without issue. Personally, I wouldn't, but whatever. That's my prerogative, Bobby Brown. You gotta do what feels right to you and gets the results you're after.

The fascia's kinda tricky. The only way I know how to deal with that kind of pain is to rest. Be careful with that, man. That shit holds your guts in place.

The only other tips I can give you is to focus on form and juggle your routine up on occasion, but I bet that it would be an insult to you. You're a pretty meticulous guy. You've probably already know to keep your spine straight and your shoulders down and back throughout your movements. You also probably know that every 4 to 6 weeks, you can alter the order in which you do your exercises, switch the days on which you work certain muscle groups, alter the angles of certain movements, and substitute one exercise for another that works the same muscle. But yeah, you know all that already.

 

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I would say do no more than 15 reps, regardless of intent, but I know people that go up to 20 to 25 reps without issue. Personally, I wouldn't, but whatever. That's my prerogative, Bobby Brown. You gotta do what feels right to you and gets the results you're after.

The fascia's kinda tricky. The only way I know how to deal with that kind of pain is to rest. Be careful with that, man. That shit holds your guts in place.

The only other tips I can give you is to focus on form and juggle your routine up on occasion, but I bet that it would be an insult to you. You're a pretty meticulous guy. You've probably already know to keep your spine straight and your shoulders down and back throughout your movements. You also probably know that every 4 to 6 weeks, you can alter the order in which you do your exercises, switch the days on which you work certain muscle groups, alter the angles of certain movements, and substitute one exercise for another that works the same muscle. But yeah, you know all that already.

 

Yeah, I know about all of that stuff. But I do have a personal weakness of being too obsessed with the same routines, so it's good to be reminded to break it up occasionally. I like long cardio as well like swimming and running.

Yeah, the fascia is so important. I had a bad car accident and a lot was damaged.

I tried to move into calisthenics a few years ago which involves higher reps. This is because I was travelling and also as hard to find a gym. But I think it was a mistake. I think I'll be better with the gym.

I like to do higher reps to warm up but then I probably need to make a more distinct transition to the lower reps instead of increasing the weight gradually.

Also, I'm getting older. The no pain no gain thing just doesn't work once you're over a certain age

I think the most important thing is to listen to your body. Which is sometimes harder than you think.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

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