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Jaxes5 Posts: 13 Joined: 2005/06/16	2005/06/21, 02:52 PM I've been doing the home workout, and I'm having trouble with the dips behind the back and the chin between the chair excercises. For the dips I can't do very many and I was wondering if anyone had some tips about making it easier until I can do the full motion or even a substitute exercise with the same muscles being used. For the chin one I can do it just fine but it doesn't feel like anything is happening, it's supposed to be for the upper back muscles but the only thing I feel being used is my biceps. Maybe I'm doing it wrong or i'm not supposed to feel it but that's usually not the case so can someone hint at what is wrong. Thanks. *chiao* -------------- Roses are red, violets are blue I\\'m a schizophrenic, and so am I
curly006 Posts: 10 Joined: 2005/06/20	2005/06/21, 03:13 PM hey. im doing home work out too. im not sure about advice because im just a beginner but i thought the dips were the hardest. i guess its just cos we dont use those muscles very often they're in a funny place. have u asked the fitbuddy what-u-ma-thingy? ive read its the fountain of all knowledge..... good luck.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/06/21, 03:23 PM There are a ton of tricep exercises, kickbacks, skullcrushers, just to name a few... check out the exercise resources section for ideas... Also, with the chins between chairs, really focus on using your back... I suspect it's easy to wanna use the arms, but really focus on using your back... t -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson) Be here. Live. Love. Hope. Now. Faith. Believe. You. - Keith Urban
edbevan Posts: 6 Joined: 2005/06/14	2005/06/21, 03:44 PM Hey, Jaxes, I am doing the home workout as well, and I've found that if you move your feet slightly closer to your body, with your knees slightly bent, for the "dips behind your back" exercise, you can complete the set. The same can be said for the "chins between the chairs" exercise. Each time you start the set, try and keep your legs straight, but if you can't do any, bend your legs a little. However, if you are entering the reps completed into the database online, you need to be doing the exercises properly for the people behind the workouts to be able to build an accurate profile, and also be able to log your improvements. Don't be afraid to put in less than the correct amount to start with, as over time, you will be able to do more and more, and that will show in the logs. Keep it up, Ed
Jaxes5 Posts: 13 Joined: 2005/06/16	2005/06/21, 06:06 PM thank you all I'll definitely take your advice into account -------------- Roses are red, violets are blue I\\'m a schizophrenic, and so am I
Jaxes5 Posts: 13 Joined: 2005/06/16	2005/06/21, 06:22 PM I would also like to lose some of the belly fat that I have. I know that it's the hardest to lose and the easiest to gain but are there some excersies I in addition to the home workout that will target not on the abs but on burning the belly fat, or maybe a good way to get a lot of protein without supplements. I have no access to supplements, or atleast no way to pay for them with a highschool type of budgett. -------------- Roses are red, violets are blue I\\'m a schizophrenic, and so am I
krazyjoo1637 Posts: 53 Joined: 2005/06/02	2005/06/22, 12:37 AM There is nothing wrong with not being able to fully complete a set. If you cannot finish, do as many as you can and then finish it with a negative. A negative for the dips behind the back would be where instead of pushing yourself up, you would start in the up position and lower yourself as slowly and controlled as possible. Its like doing the exercise in reverse. What your actually doing is building the muscles around the targeted muscles thus making the actual workout easier down the road. You can perform negatives with most home exercises including pull-ups and push-ups. Also, for losing your belly fat, the best way is cardio every day and also watching your diet. You dont have to count your calories you just have to watch what you eat and how much of it you eat. Eliminate things like sweets and white flour or any kind of starchy foods or fried foods. Drink water milk and juice instead of soft drinks or gatorade. Make sure you do something physical every day, even if it includes cutting your grass or walking/running with a pet. A good sweat each day will have you losing weigh faster than suppliments. Doing ab workouts will also target belly fat because you are building the muscles under the fat. Suppliments are generally used for more people who are more advanced in their training. However, if you want lots of protien, include things like peanutbutter, meat, eggs, and milk in your diet. Keep following your workouts and make sure that you watch your diet. Results will come in time, trust me. Train hard and good luck. If you have more Questions just ask.
curly006 Posts: 10 Joined: 2005/06/20	2005/06/22, 07:50 AM you guys just taught me stuff. really friendly, really helpful. thanks. :)
Jaxes5 Posts: 13 Joined: 2005/06/16	2005/06/22, 05:38 PM thanks I think i'll try the negatives idea tonight, and I think I need to start cutting back on the pop. thanks
krazyjoo1637 Posts: 53 Joined: 2005/06/02	2005/06/22, 08:04 PM Let me know how the negatives go for you. Best of luck.
Candice1984 Posts: 1 Joined: 2006/08/06	2006/08/06, 05:43 PM I've been doing homeworkouts, and I'm toning and losing weight. I've lost 20lbs and toned up, but I really want to lose stomach fat, that is my trouble area. How do you lose thata rea, I hear you just have to stay with your cardio, I actually put on music and jog around my house for an hour in addition to the exercise routines. Any ideas onh ow to lose the stomach let me know PLEASEEEEE :(