Comments on: The Quickest Way To Build Muscle & Lose Fat

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:16:56 +0000

If I were to give a basic gym routine it would be this:

http://www.gymjunkies.com/beginners-workout-plan/

If the pull up hurts your shoulders, then don’t do them. If you can find another pulling motion that does not hurt your shoulders such as one arm rows or body rows, then replace the pull up with those movements. Good luck!

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:15:04 +0000

No, single joint movements are not building blocks for the compound movements. Instead use movements that take you through the full range of motion that you are looking for. That means finding some alternatives for the unassisted pull up: body rows or band assisted pull ups are my go-to recommendations. Good luck!

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:11:57 +0000

Right you are, Elliot. Plenty of people do waste their precious time in the gym. If we all spread the word, maybe the calf raise machine will someday go the way of the dinosaur. Thanks!

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:09:03 +0000

Very true. There is a place and a time for many isolation movements, and you give a perfect example.

And big contrats on your weight loss. Awesome!

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:07:43 +0000

Thanks, Sangita! People don’t know about the deadlift and squat in part because it is hard work. Too many people want the magic pill or machine that is going to cure what ails them. Move heavy weight. That’s the cure in a lot of cases.

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:06:00 +0000

Use of a band assisted pull up might prove beneficial. Also, I hear about shoulder strain in pushing movements but not too often in pulling motions – it’s certainly possible your form is off. Have a qualified trainer check your technique if you can.

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:03:58 +0000

Certain movements should NOT be replaced. And the squat is one of those movements. Change the load (from heavy weight 1 rep max efforts to high rep bodyweight squats), change the frequency (once per week, twice per week, every other week), change your rest interval between sets, change the dynamics of the movement (back squat, front squat, overhead squat), but DO NOT replace the movement.

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:01:04 +0000

Thanks, Erica.

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:50:34 +0000

Also, tucking the elbows back can (for some people) reduce shoulder strain in the push up. For years I did push ups in the “T” fashion you mention. Now I keep them at the 45 degree or even closer to the body most of the time and it has helped keep my shoulders healthy I believe.

By: larry

larry — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:09:47 +0000

ok heres what I would like If you were to give a basic gym routine what would it be. Also do to bad shoulders I cannot do pull ups