Weights Class - Deep Burn!

[kevinmurray]

I don't know about any of you guys but I had my first weights class a few weeks ago and I could not scratch my face 2 days later!! It was definitely a great learning experience and I put everything I had into it. Has anyone else had a similar class where it took a few days to recover or am I just a complete wuss!

[Donal Ryan]

Mar 19, 2008 2:28:17 GMT kevinmurray said:

I don't know about any of you guys but I had my first weights class a few weeks ago and I could not scratch my face 2 days later!! It was definitely a great learning experience and I put everything I had into it. Has anyone else had a similar class where it took a few days to recover or am I just a complete wuss!

I started weight training in November as part of the MMA Warrior course and I'm still at it. On average I've jumped up 20kg on the heavier weights such as bench, deadlift etc in the mere 4 months I've been doing it and I'm definitely seeing physical results now.

Just like yourself, I was in bits after the first few sessions, my wrists were particularly sore and I think I might have injured one slightly it was so weak when I started! I tend to be fine after classes these days, I keep the pain limited to the classes themselves, especially if Kiefer is telling me to do burnout pushups after weights on shoulders & arms day!

I do weights twice a week, one set for back & chest, the other for shoulders & arms. At 50 quid a pop it is expensive, but having a spotter there is invaluable for really heavy weights and for pushing yourself, I'm a terrible self-motivator.

It's great to see other people feeling like a wuss after certain types of training, you never feel as bad if you've someone to compare aches with

[Deleted]

I don't think feeling like a wuss goes away, it just gets less frequent!

The thing with weights is that you have to really do as much as you can to get the results, so when you start your body isn't that adjusted to it. I always feel like I'm gonna injure myself when I lift heavy, especially doing back weights.

I completely agree with Donal, a spotter is invaluable, not just for motivation, but to make sure you get the technique right, too. It makes a huge difference when you isolate the muscle you're aiming to work.

You'll feel sore after weights at first, but it makes a big difference, fast. It's not just for looking good, it really helps with power, explosiveness and confidence. Especially for MMA enthusiasts like you, Donal, those leg and back weights will give you the extra edge on the ground.

[Pete]

Mar 19, 2008 15:08:16 GMT @colmog said:

I completely agree with Donal, a spotter is invaluable, not just for motivation, but to make sure you get the technique right, too. It makes a huge difference when you isolate the muscle you're aiming to work.

I have to highlight this aswell. its so important to do moves correctly.
It makes moves affect correct places and prevent most of the injuries.

[Donal Ryan]

A handy tip lads, try to do a class while there's a group class on and have the instructor shout slogans at you...

"Feel the burn to the max"

"Blast those lats"

"You're the man now dog!"

Then at the end have them loudly exclaim how big and strong you are, and how they'd hate to have to spar you. At this point everyone in the group class will think you're a big tough guy, and you'll go home extra happy. It's foolproof!