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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #25 on: April 14, 2012, 05:16:30 PM »
it's ok to not get stronger or to not make progress if you want to maintain your current size and/or conditioning level, but...

if you want to get bigger and/or achieve a better condition then YOU MUST PROGRESS IMO

if you do the same thing over and over then why would the body change?

this PROGRESS is the key/way to making gains

for examlpe my rows and tri extentsions have greatly progressed recently, and guess what? my lats and tris are MUCH BIGGER AND THICKER

and on the other side, my curls and calf raises have basically stayed the same (only up a rep or two) and guess what? my calves and bis have only very slightly improved if at all





excess calories pave the way when wanting to progress. need to pave the road first before you hit the road of success

dieting doesnt pave the way IMO, it only pays off for temperory leaness

if i dont progress day to day thats fine doesnt mean im going to quit my routine ill do legs everyday for a month if im not stronger by the end of the month maybe i should cut back training

so far its the type of training wich seems to make me progress injury free, that means for me preferring lunges to squats

i feel i lose momentem if i dont hit full body everyday, but thats just me, but i recommend people to atleast try dont assume youll overtrain IF you OVEReat
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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #26 on: April 14, 2012, 05:18:04 PM »
it's not the weight of the dumbbells, it's the motion of the lunge that counts

as long as the knee hits the ground thats a complete range or perfect lunge. i like to activate my traps in shrugging the weight up to cheat a rep if im in trouble, even with light weight that gets my traps suprisingly sore
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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #27 on: April 14, 2012, 05:19:39 PM »
as long as the knee hits the ground thats a complete range or perfect lunge. i like to activate my traps in shrugging the weight up to cheat a rep if im in trouble, even with light weight that gets my traps suprisingly sore

that's because you have a weak body as well as a weak mind... hope this helps, good luck

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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #28 on: April 14, 2012, 05:22:41 PM »
that's because you have a weak body as well as a weak mind... hope this helps, good luck
Yes i will aim to  hit failure in order to reach the ultimate goal of muscle soreness in the shortest amount of time.
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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #29 on: April 14, 2012, 07:16:12 PM »
Yes i will aim to  hit failure in order to reach the ultimate goal of muscle soreness in the shortest amount of time.


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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #30 on: April 14, 2012, 08:36:11 PM »
90 pound dumbells or barbell? im assuming barbell, fantastic lift that is
  NOPE THESE ARE DUMBELLS. woops... dumbells. Im strong at the movement. i dont do the barbell version because i feel unstable with heavier weight. im 41 and have been training since my teens. Now,  365lb barbell rows THOSE ARE HARD! :).... LUNGES? fun.

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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #31 on: April 14, 2012, 09:24:14 PM »
as long as the knee hits the ground thats a complete range or perfect lunge. i like to activate my traps in shrugging the weight up to cheat a rep if im in trouble, even with light weight that gets my traps suprisingly sore
If ur knee CAN HIT the ground...then those lunges are more for quads than glutes and ham/glute tie ins... I mean I like to do the lunges mostly for glutes...so I do LONGER steps...

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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #32 on: April 15, 2012, 03:49:13 AM »
2x140 ca 20reps

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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #33 on: April 15, 2012, 12:10:48 PM »
If ur knee CAN HIT the ground...then those lunges are more for quads than glutes and ham/glute tie ins... I mean I like to do the lunges mostly for glutes...so I do LONGER steps...

i am extremely unflexible perhaps this is why i dont even need to take long step and yet still feel it in my glutes. i have a long way to go for proper flexibility
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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #34 on: April 15, 2012, 12:11:34 PM »
2x140 ca 20reps

good job 70 pound dumbells are a great lift for your size
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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #35 on: April 15, 2012, 12:17:34 PM »
both legs when in lowest position are all 90 degrees angles so I don't use a long step either, yet I find the delayed muscle soreness stays the longest in glute/ham tie-ins

it's great for training core strength and balance too.

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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #36 on: April 15, 2012, 12:27:09 PM »
both legs when in lowest position are all 90 degrees angles so I don't use a long step either, yet I find the delayed muscle soreness stays the longest in glute/ham tie-ins

it's great for training core strength and balance too.

using the 68 pound dumbells my traps and glutes get really sore. only a vague soreness in the leg generally no soreness yet. i think its going to take a few months for my glutes to catch up and get stronger in order to use more weight and actually get sore in my quads

this morning i did a total of 26 pullups 6 sets non counted half reps of close grip pushups..

i was so tired at this point i think i ate too much food this morning and only did a total of 6 reps with the lunges 3 per leg. ill try to do some more later  but normally i dont total out that much pullups

i do half rep close grip pushups sometimes just to to wake up the front delt and triceps
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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #37 on: April 15, 2012, 12:33:57 PM »
using the 68 pound dumbells my traps and glutes get really sore. only a vague soreness in the leg generally no soreness yet. i think its going to take a few months for my glutes to catch up and get stronger in order to use more weight and actually get sore in my quads

this morning i did a total of 26 pullups 6 sets non counted half reps of close grip pushups..

i was so tired at this point i think i ate too much food this morning and only did a total of 6 reps with the lunges 3 per leg. ill try to do some more later  but normally i dont total out that much pullups

i do half rep close grip pushups sometimes just to to wake up the front delt and triceps

i think it's good to vary different movements as much as possible and not repeat the same without having a few days between. i do leg workouts every other day at the most depending on how sore I get and front squats and deadlift I recover faster from, the longest recovery is from lunges for some reason.

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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #38 on: April 16, 2012, 09:52:04 AM »
good job 70 pound dumbells are a great lift for your size

i meant two dumbells of 140kg=315lbs each for 20 reps

how do you know my size?

my bodyweight is 174lbs at 6'2

and yes , i m a true 2012 natural except 36 iu genotropin and 320iu slin combined with 50mg T-prop and 250 Tren-ace every day and some oxymetholone or fluxymesteron  on and off   :)

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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #39 on: April 16, 2012, 02:03:40 PM »
i meant two dumbells of 140kg=315lbs each for 20 reps

how do you know my size?

my bodyweight is 174lbs at 6'2

and yes , i m a true 2012 natural except 36 iu genotropin and 320iu slin combined with 50mg T-prop and 250 Tren-ace every day and some oxymetholone or fluxymesteron  on and off   :)

yeah i meant to go much heavier my last training session two. but still 70 pound lunges is a great lift! was that a barbell or a dumbell?
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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #40 on: April 16, 2012, 02:12:17 PM »
i was doing db lunges myself, but i've decided to switch to db squats now

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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #41 on: April 16, 2012, 02:15:52 PM »
i was doing db lunges myself, but i've decided to switch to db squats now
the lunges are superior. the dumbell squats might be too much for your lower back because you have to lean foward more

on lunges you can keep your back perfectly straight to make the glutes over power your back wich is good
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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #42 on: April 16, 2012, 03:12:32 PM »
the lunges are superior. the dumbell squats might be too much for your lower back because you have to lean foward more

on lunges you can keep your back perfectly straight to make the glutes over power your back wich is good

what about if you place your heels on a 2-3 inch block while doing them?

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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #43 on: April 16, 2012, 03:15:29 PM »
what about if you place your heels on a 2-3 inch block while doing them?
Thats just going to hit the front quads more depends if you want yo ass pumped up or a teardrop around your knees. Hence your goals.

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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #44 on: April 16, 2012, 03:21:45 PM »
what about if you place your heels on a 2-3 inch block while doing them?
probably even better, more range of motion for the glutes mean a healthyier back

lunges are the best lower back therapy.  they correct imbalances
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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #45 on: April 16, 2012, 03:39:38 PM »
Thats just going to hit the front quads more depends if you want yo ass pumped up or a teardrop around your knees. Hence your goals.

true dat ma man 8)

but just don't ask me bout my calves lol

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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #46 on: April 16, 2012, 03:43:39 PM »
true dat ma man 8)

but just don't ask me bout my calves lol
same here my calves still look like shit at 315 i think id have to bulk to the mid 400's in order to have decent cavles
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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #47 on: April 16, 2012, 04:00:24 PM »
same here my calves still look like shit at 315 i think id have to bulk to the mid 400's in order to have decent cavles
I finally go calves after working the piss out of them for years. Boring ass shit.

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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #48 on: April 16, 2012, 05:59:32 PM »
I finally go calves after working the piss out of them for years. Boring ass shit.

yes i get no benefit for my heart working calves :(

ive decided to change my routine slightly after experiementing

i find if i add in any other exercises besides lunges in the morning it really messes up how many lunges i can complete

so from now on weighted lunges everymorning and one arm pushups and pullups at night everyday


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Re: how much can you dumbell lunge
« Reply #49 on: April 16, 2012, 06:51:33 PM »
yes i get no benefit for my heart working calves :(

ive decided to change my routine slightly after experiementing

i find if i add in any other exercises besides lunges in the morning it really messes up how many lunges i can complete

so from now on weighted lunges everymorning and one arm pushups and pullups at night everyday


im eating raw kale greens with krispy kreme doughnuts for fking energy!!!


i still can't figure out how the fuck you could train push-ups, pull-ups, and lunges every single fucking day and not get progressively weaker ??? ??? ???