Thread: PT's and stupid exercise

Originally Posted by KromTromeggadom

So saying they are useless is just bananas.

And they're endless fun after a chardy or 2 in a swimming pool!!!!

One handed dealift with the barbell runnint between the clients legs.

Look I just can't see the value of twisting your spine like that then lifting something heavy, more so with a client who obviously has no idea what he's doing.

Originally Posted by Mark

One handed dealift with the barbell runnint between the clients legs.

Look I just can't see the value of twisting your spine like that then lifting something heavy, more so with a client who obviously has no idea what he's doing.

I personally have not done this yet, however i can see value in this kind of training, it sounds similar to kettle ball training ( YouTube - Jimmy Rollins - Kettle Ball Swings )

This type of training is more sport specific and also probably a lot better for everyday movements (e.g shoveling or gardening). Although you cant dispute that deadlifts are an awsome lift and great for strengthing your back, however its limited due to its straight line movement. Everyday living is not straight line, we move at all sorts of angles.

However in saying all this, care must be taking as bending and twisting at the same time can be dangerous, but so can deadlifting 200kg. So it is wise to start off slow and build up (just as you would with any other lift).

Originally Posted by union

I personally have not done this yet, however i can see value in this kind of training, it sounds similar to kettle ball training ( YouTube - Jimmy Rollins - Kettle Ball Swings )

This type of training is more sport specific and also probably a lot better for everyday movements (e.g shoveling or gardening). Although you cant dispute that deadlifts are an awsome lift and great for strengthing your back, however its limited due to its straight line movement. Everyday living is not straight line, we move at all sorts of angles.

However in saying all this, care must be taking as bending and twisting at the same time can be dangerous, but so can deadlifting 200kg. So it is wise to start off slow and build up (just as you would with any other lift).

That reminds me; add kettle bell/balls to the list

Originally Posted by Big Tim

I don't think squats leaning against a wall using a swiss ball are a waste of time, you are still doing a resistence exercise for your quads. If you enjoy doing them, or feel more confident doing them, then they can continue to form part of your work out. I would suggest however that you would benefit more from doing a full barbell squat.

Tim

umm I gotta agree with Tim here.. using the ball on the wall with some dumbbells in your hands can really add to your leg day.

I't like doing the half squat in a smith press machine, where you lean back into it so you don't travel your knees and hurt your self.

You really don't need much weight either and at the end of a leg workout it can really give you a nice iceing on the cake.

RANT

There was this.. one word 'FAT' PT at Buranda Gym where I trained for years and she used to point at people and say what they were doing wrong to her customers and it was really annoying.

Time after time she would have a customer on a leg machine next to me when I was on the leg extension, even back then I could do the entire stack and had to pin up extra 20-30kg to get a good exercise out and i'm talking a good 15-18 rep set, is just me super strong exercise, she would stand next me and point and say.. "..and you have BAM - BAM's over here lifting to much not training properly.."

Two spring to mind;
-whilst visiting a prospective gym to join I asked the "Fitness Staff" of said establishment if they had a squat rack only to get the reply "what is a squat rack".
-after performing a set of db pullovers I was visited by a random who proceeded to explain to me that she had just finished her PT course and according to her "training" I wasn't performing my tri extensions correctly.

Originally Posted by Dedication

umm I gotta agree with Tim here.. using the ball on the wall with some dumbbells in your hands can really add to your leg day.

I't like doing the half squat in a smith press machine, where you lean back into it so you don't travel your knees and hurt your self.

You really don't need much weight either and at the end of a leg workout it can really give you a nice iceing on the cake.

Smith machine is good for front squats like you say, stand forward, good on the knees and easy for newbies to inner stance front squat.

Originally Posted by Dedication

RANT

There was this.. one word 'FAT' PT at Buranda Gym where I trained for years and she used to point at people and say what they were doing wrong to her customers and it was really annoying.

Time after time she would have a customer on a leg machine next to me when I was on the leg extension, even back then I could do the entire stack and had to pin up extra 20-30kg to get a good exercise out and i'm talking a good 15-18 rep set, is just me super strong exercise, she would stand next me and point and say.. "..and you have BAM - BAM's over here lifting to much not training properly.."

Tell me you tore her a new one in front of her client?

The general "chubbiness" and lack of tone with most of the Les Mills instructors I have had classes taken by.

I mean, I know you dont have to be super buff and skinny to be a class instructor, and kudos to them for having the fitness and confidence to get qualified and run the classes....
...but when an instructor is wearing a get-up so tight that her rolls hang over her belt and her back fat pokes out at the sides and she has the whole over-boob thing happening....it kinda makes me think,
"You take this class what, 5 or 6 times a week and u can even supplement it properly be watching what you eat or cross training with weights?!"

Its kinda of off putting when u look and feel fitter than the person who is meant to be teaching you HOW to look and feel fitter LOL

This goes for PTs too.

Got to agree with the above...I take the same approach with Financial Planners...they try and sell me this that and the other...and then I find out they are renting and drive a datto 120 and they cant pay me my dues for fixing their PC. LOL....I know I shouldnt criticise what they drive (you should see my car) but sheesh.
MY PT is built like a Brick you know what and I watch what he eats in the gym and what he does when working out...that inspires me!!