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by **22/7** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:37 pm UTC

That's a great exercise. I've really gotta try that one day for shits and giggles.

And your citation is a youtube video? Le sigh. I'll have to check that out when I'm not at work, unless you'd like to give me an overview. I have a hard time believing that that's anything worthwhile, but I'll take a look.

by **psyck0** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:58 pm UTC

It looks like it could be a fairly practical application of strength. That's one of the problems with exercise, right, that it sometimes doesn't translate to anything you actually do (for example, machines don't increase your functional strength because they don't work the stabilisers).

I'm not sure how useful it would be for BUILDING strength, but it looks like it could be a decent way of testing it.

by **22/7** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:15 pm UTC

psyck0 wrote:It looks like it could be a fairly practical application of strength. That's one of the problems with exercise, right, that it sometimes doesn't translate to anything you actually do (for example, machines don't increase your functional strength because they don't work the stabilisers).

I'm not sure how useful it would be for BUILDING strength, but it looks like it could be a decent way of testing it.

What about soccer players who end up tearing their hamstring during a kick because they spend so much time on leg extensions? Surely you'd consider that a useful increase in strength from a machine, if unhealthily applied.

by **psyck0** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:00 pm UTC

I should have qualified that. Machines are inferior to free weights, not useless. I use them myself; I do leg presses, hamstring curls, and leg extensions, but all AFTER I do my deadlifts and squats.

That wasn't the purpose of my post, anyway; I was positing a possible use of this particular exercise. Hurrah for unintended alliteration.

by **Klotz** » Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:57 pm UTC

22/7 wrote:That's a great exercise. I've really gotta try that one day for shits and giggles.

And your citation is a youtube video? Le sigh. I'll have to check that out when I'm not at work, unless you'd like to give me an overview. I have a hard time believing that that's anything worthwhile, but I'll take a look.

They're pretty fun, and good for core strength. If you can keep your core tight enough to balance 100 lb above your head as you stand up, you're good to go.

The video is just Mark Rippetoe (a respected strength coach) saying "This is the press. You could call it a shoulder press, but how can you press without your shoulders. I mean you could do a leg press, but that's gay." Not a wiki-worthy citation.

by **22/7** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:49 pm UTC

Ah, yes. "That's gay." I'll have to remember that one for next time I'm in SB.

by **wontonjohn** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:01 pm UTC

this was in 2007, at the end of my last football season. i've slimmed down quite a bit since then, unfortunately

weight: 190 lbs

maxes for 1 rep:
bench: 285
squat: 395
cleans: 230

40 yard dash: 4.59
3 miles in 19 minutes.

by **TheKrikkitWars** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:16 pm UTC

I'm now climbing at English tech grade 6a (5b-overhanging)*; and Trad Adjectival Hard Very Difficult to Hard Severe**, This is odd, as my tech grades suggest I should be able to do much harder trad. I guess I'm too busy worrying about placing pro, and finding a good stance.

* roughly equivelent to YDS 5.11c (5.10b overhanging)
** roughly equivelent to YDS 5.6 to 5.8

by **ProudNerd** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 4:50 am UTC

Here's my record: 1/12th of a mile at a full sprint before becoming too exhausted to carry on! :mrgreen:

Yes, I know I suck. I'm trying to work up to being able to complete a full lap around that 1/6th mile track. Then, I'll work on going further. Probably at a regular jog too. One of these days I want to have enough endurance to jog a full mile.

by **22/7** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:50 pm UTC

TheKrikkitWars wrote:I'm now climbing at English tech grade 6a (5b-overhanging)*; and Trad Adjectival Hard Very Difficult to Hard Severe**, This is odd, as my tech grades suggest I should be able to do much harder trad. I guess I'm too busy worrying about placing pro, and finding a good stance.

* roughly equivelent to YDS 5.11c (5.10b overhanging)
** roughly equivelent to YDS 5.6 to 5.8

Yeah, I pretty much refuse to do any trad that's even remotely close to my sport (I assume that's what you're talking about, just a different set of jargon) limit. Too much to worry about.

by **secondhandloser** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:01 pm UTC

Bench: 315
Squat: 450
Dead: 450

Rowing/Erg 2k 6:46

5k Run : 18:36

by **setris** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:20 pm UTC

400m: 0:56
800m: 2:07
1600: 4:41
5K: 17:40

by **Gears** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:06 am UTC

I like your sig setris. I'ma use that. I was doing a lot more but I got a double hernia and appendicitis so no more lifting for me. Um, I'm proud of my mile run in 6 minutes. That's a big improvement for me.

by **Excalibur0998** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:03 am UTC

Just ran my marathon a week ago. Pretty awesome experience. Boston, here I come!

Marathon - 3:05:06
5k - 17:31
1600 - 4:40
800 - 2:06

by **Klotz** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:03 am UTC

Bench pressed 300 lb last night!

by **Habz** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 1:47 pm UTC

Habz, 1 year ago wrote:Last time I tried I benchpressed 90 kilos and deadlifted 140something

Heh, this is a funny way of monitoring improvement

Benchpress: 110kg
Deadlift: 5x170kg
Squat: 160'ish... gonna try the max tomorrow

by **kgirlfae** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:01 am UTC

I ran a 12 minute mile tonight! I've never run a mile under 15 minutes in my life (YAY!)

In other thoughts, anger is a fantastic exercise motivator.

by **duckshirt** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:57 am UTC

Excalibur0998 wrote:Boston Marathon

How'd it go? I knew a guy who ran it today, started out pretty fast, and got hit pretty hard by Heartbreak Hill :_ ...

by **Gears** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 2:51 am UTC

I can clean more than I can deadlift.
Wtf

by **Excalibur0998** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:29 am UTC

duckshirt wrote:
Excalibur0998 wrote:Boston Marathon
How'd it go? I knew a guy who ran it today, started out pretty fast, and got hit pretty hard by Heartbreak Hill :_ ...

Unfortunately, I only qualified for the 2010 Boston Marathon. I have to wait another year to do it

by **Samsoneffect** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:55 pm UTC

Gears wrote:Um, I'm proud of my mile run in 6 minutes. That's a big improvement for me.

S'what I'm working towards; I'm sitting at 6:22.5 right now. Also:
5K: 24:00.89
400m: 1:14.28

by **mobikwa** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:51 am UTC

Gears wrote:I can clean more than I can deadlift.
Wtf

Clean = Deadlift to knees + explode up

Your form has to be off.

by **libellule** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:31 am UTC

5k 18:47
10k 38:44
15k 60:06
10 mi 65:05
1/2 mary 1:25
marathon 3:05

So, these date from 6-8 yrs ago, I haven't raced in over 4 years and am only now starting to run regularly again. I find I am 1 min per mile slower at every distance, even on my short intervals (which I have tried exactly once and cried with discouragement) and xc runs. It's quite astonishing how the slowdown affects every single pace. I'd love to be fit again.

by **celandine** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:21 pm UTC

Last week I deadlifted 250. That was fun.

by **Samsoneffect** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:18 pm UTC

Looks like I can add 12:35.31 over 3K to my list. Pretty sure I've never run a better 3K than that.

by **bbq** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 1:43 pm UTC

weight: 136lb

bench press: 5x50kg
squat: 5x40kg
press: 5x30kg
deadlift: 5x65kg

Don't know what my one rep max is for any of them.

by **Watcher Of The Skies** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:07 pm UTC

I'm a summer swimmer, which means I only train three months a year. This is also just my second year, so I'm not overly competitive, I'm mostly just looking to have fun and stay fit.
all times are short course meters

50 Fly- 29.43
100 Fly- 1:07.57
200 IM- 2:35.6
100 Br- 1:18.55

I'm going into provincials this weekend, so I'm hoping to take off some time.

by **Samsoneffect** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:01 pm UTC

And my 3K PR has been lowered to 12:19.67. I'm happy about this.

by **mobikwa** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:06 pm UTC

Weighted dips PR: Bodyweight (205) + 90 lbs for 2 reps

by **Samsoneffect** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:32 pm UTC

And now the 5K PR has been shaved down to 22:42.23. Under 22:30 next time!

by **Watcher Of The Skies** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:16 am UTC

Watcher Of The Skies wrote:50 Fly- 29.43
100 Fly- 1:07.57
200 IM- 2:35.6
100 Br- 1:18.55

I'm going into provincials this weekend, so I'm hoping to take off some time.

Back from Provincials
best times in:
100 fly 1:06.67
200 IM 2:32.02
100 Br 1:15.28

by **Samsoneffect** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:42 pm UTC

Mile - 5:53.02

by **thejohnli** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:06 am UTC

Alright-
200- 27.9
400- 63
800- 2:40.4
Mile- 5:40
2 Mile- 11:59
5k- 20:57
110 Hurdles- 18.5
300 Hurdles- 47.2

I'm actually happy with these times. :3
(I'm going into my Sophomore Year in high school, and I got JV for XC and varsity for indoor track and JV for outdoor track)

by **Woegjiub** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 4:23 am UTC

Weight=150lb

squat=3x5x220
press=3x5x130
dead=5x250
bench=3x5x160
clean=3x5x160
chin-ups/pull-ups (alternating)= 4x8x10
dips=3x8x17

I'm plateauing too much, I need to swap from SS :s

by **trebor** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:24 pm UTC

records eh...hmm let me think of a few.

2km erg 6:48 (haven't done one since crew selection which was ages ago, might update this soon....hopefully quicker :wink:

)
3km run 10:30ish
10km run 43:12 (doing another fun run soon as well

)
400m sprint 54 sec
1500m run 5:05

bench 60kg x6-8 (depending on how I feel)
Squat 90kg x10
bicep curls 16kg x6
pull up x8. do this 3 times (proper pull ups!....i weigh 75kg)
push ups x30ish
lat pull down 75kg x10

longest bike ride, 60ish km, while trying to keep up with people on proper road racing bikes while I struggled on my mountain bike. Fun day that was, I ended up stopping twice to buy drinks from a servo because I sweat that much.

by **xx23465xx** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:24 am UTC

any rowers?

2k erg 6:18

by **trebor** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 2:15 am UTC

xx23465xx wrote:any rowers?

2k erg 6:18

On slides or not? I heard it makes a difference, not that it matters that's a very fast time in any case.

by **xx23465xx** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:02 pm UTC

trebor wrote:
xx23465xx wrote:any rowers?

2k erg 6:18

On slides or not? I heard it makes a difference, not that it matters that's a very fast time in any case.

yea it was on slides, my time off slides is 6:25

the biggest thing slides do for you is help you bump the rate up, if your a bigger guy (200 lbs and up) they really could hurt you in comparison to others

by **clumsy_culhane** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:20 am UTC

Hey all

Mix of stuff here, i did ergo for a bit while i took a break from running (shin splints).

5km Run : 17:45 (min:sec)
15km Run : 1:02 (hr:min)
400m Run : 58 sec (im really more of a long distance runner..)
5km Ergo (no slides, and im not a rower): 19:52 (min:sec)

by **viscusanima** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 6:29 pm UTC

Been doing 10k a bit recently (on a treadmill so I'm not really pushing my limits yet). Today I was really happy, smashed my previous (appalling record) and clocked in at 49:46. Next target is 45 minutes, should take me a couple of weeks, I guess!

EDIT: Under 48 minutes done!

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