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hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/04/22, 10:30 PM Ok, there haven't been any new posts in this forum since 'Pro' came out. Just an observation. Can any of you big guys tell me what a decent weight for triceps extentions is? I'm not trying to compare notes, and I am sure I am not even close to 'heavy' yet. I simply have no idea. I usually dont have a spotter, so I am sure I limit myself., and the thing is my trics are lagging behind. Any input would be appreciated. John
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/22, 11:36 PM that is a tough question for any of us to answer. The only logical answer to be given has to come from you! We have no way of knowing how strong you are. Keep playing with the weights, if you are doing a weight you can easily (the key word is easily) do for 8 or more reps, move up in weight. By your 6th rep, they should be getting pretty tough, and your 8th to 10th rep should take about all you can do to do it. Do this for the required amount of sets, and you have your working weight. -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/04/23, 12:10 PM Thank you. I figured that there wouldnt be an easy way to answer. The funny thing is, I thought I was pretty strong until I read some of the weights you guys in here throw around. Some of you are animals! I am on the progressive gains program(or so I though), and 20, 16, 14, 12 are the target reps. Perhaps I should adjust the workout for the triceps, and go heavier? That sounds do-able. Thanks again.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/23, 02:44 PM One question is what kind of extension are you talking about seated tanding barbell, dumbell machine etc? -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/04/23, 09:22 PM O sorry, lying tricep extentions.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/04/23, 11:19 PM It all depends, like bb1fit said, we all have different levels of stregnth and experience. No right answer for that one. Just pay attention to form because if you move your shoulders, it doesn't hit the triceps. -------------- We must become the change we want to see. Ivan Montreal Canada
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/24, 09:28 AM Ok I call those "skullcrushers" As the above posts state each of us is different. I workout with 90-110 on those but know of people that use up to 135lbs......but it took us many years of constant training to get there.. take you time learn to do it right. I started out at 50, and it took me 6 years to build up to it......so hang in there! -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/04/24, 11:19 AM Ok, I'm at 80 lbs so maybe i better concentrate more on form. Thanks for all the help again!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/24, 11:20 AM Hey 80 is not that bad i still use that at times to take a break from the heavier weights....yeah form for this one is key as it is in any exercise. -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/24, 08:38 PM Form is especially important on skull crushers. Not done correctly, you will not get much out of them. Correct form, and they are one of the very best compound tricep movements there is. -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/04/26, 12:18 AM Yes it is good to see new posts in the over 40 forum again. It is difficult to monitor owns own form I have learned. I miss that spotter if only for that reason. I have concentrated more on form the last time I did the skull crushers (great name), and wow the arms are burnt but good. Thanks guys!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/26, 09:40 AM Sometimes, even with a trainer, it is hard for another to tell if you are doing an exercise correctly. Form may "look" good, but the movement may be so that looks are still off if you know what I mean. Say for instance skull crushers, going through the motion with someone watching, it may look correct, but is the tricep really being hit to the max? Only the trainee really knows if he is flexing it all the way through the motion or not. Something as simple as ab crunches are that way. I can watch someone do them after showing them how, but I can't "feel" them for them. It may look like they are doing them correctly, but as I always tell them, you will "know" it when you get it right. Once you do, then you know to always do them in that correct manner. So, always "feel" for the exercise, not just go through the motion of it. Great job..... -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.