The Swedish Ninja Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 OK, what exercise makes you go Arrgghhh at the end and grin ear to ear when you hit a new PR? I thought about this myself and could not contain it to just one, so I divided into the following groups:- Arms/chest: Bench press, ohh, it feels soooo good, and they are pretty "easy" to do with good form- Arms/back: The Pull-up (but hopefully later this year, the muscle-up). Feels so natural and getting the feeling when you pull up the last bit with your chin is awesome (ok, I know this isn´t perfect form )- Core: The Dragon flag, yummy for my tummy- Legs:Squats! Just started doing these and I really like em So whats your favourite(s)? (You don´t have to use the same groups as I have done) Quote Level 3: NinjaCurrent Challenge with the Druids (Nov 2nd-dec 13th) Every man I meet, is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him. Emerson Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Deadlifts. 1 Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
msuroo Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Snatch. Clean & Jerk. Quote Challenge thread Link to comment
Frost of the Gloaming Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 besides running, climbing; yes it's not a true exercise but it's a really good work out and puzzle combined 1 Quote Between a rock and a hard place, use our finger nails to climb, it's all we know.......... Daily Mile Perfer et obdura: Dolor hic tibi proderit olim Link to comment
Suited hippy Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Pushups! You can do them anywhere, and EVERYWHERE. I am up to 61 with perfect form. I tend to do around 50 to a set, but when I am feeling pumped I try to push it, and when I do PR, I burpee up in pride. 1 Quote Currently lost in Fitness. Link to comment
ContractSoldier Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Good Afternoon, 1. Thrusters that lead into a squat then back to the starting position. (Sorry don't know the name of the move itself.) 2. Brupee's 3. Running 1 Quote Ave Atque Vale! -The Soldier "Civilize the mind but make savage the body." - Chairman Mao"Self-respect is the fruit of discipline." - Abraham J. Heschel"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop." - Confucius“Keep your blood clean, your body lean, and your mind sharp.†– Henry Rollins“Tell the negative committee that meets inside your head to sit down and shut up.†- Ann Bradford“Pray not for an easy life. Pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.†– Bruce Lee Link to comment
Raev Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Squats. If I don't squat, I don't feel like I've worked out. 2 Quote level 4 Gnoll warrior STR 6|DEX 5|STA 4|CON 5|WIS 5|CHA 2 Building a better Raev, part 1. Goal: working set of 350# squat, 235# bench, 370# deadlift, 15% or lower BF% Fix slight pelvic tilt, reinforce lower back to help disc issue Link to comment
msuroo Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 If I don't squat, I don't feel like I've worked out. True facts. 1 Quote Challenge thread Link to comment
SjardisDead Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 1. Barbell bent over rows 2. Pull Ups/ Chin Ups 3. Deadlift All three give you a feeling like you are the king of the mountain, after you done them. 1 Quote Link to comment
Oramac Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Snatch. Clean & Jerk. We are talking about exercises here, right? /dirtymind besides running, climbing; yes it's not a true exercise but it's a really good work out and puzzle combined Climbing is a great workout! I've only been able to go a few time, but I love it every time. For me: Deadlifts. I usually save them for last, and push myself pretty hard on them, but it feels great when I finish it! 1 Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
The Swedish Ninja Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Great answers!Hmm, I only thought of gym-exercises when I made my list, but of course you can have other thing types as well. And if you do, I´m changing my answer to climbing . But to be fair, maybe one should pick a favourite move (slab, pinch etc). In that case, PINCH (dreading the slabs) When my legs heal up, running will probably be runner up (no pun intended) 1 Quote Level 3: NinjaCurrent Challenge with the Druids (Nov 2nd-dec 13th) Every man I meet, is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him. Emerson Link to comment
SevenofSeven Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Dumbell snatch and squats for weight exercises and I love swimming for general exercise, sadly our pool is only open 5 months of the year. 2 Quote Wait! What............? Link to comment
Agdoof Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Muscle-ups, without a doubt. I can only do 1-2 at a time, but it's just the best feeling in the world to pull myself over that bar. 1 Quote Link to comment
Chris56Ryan Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 hmmm favourite exercise? that is a toughie. I'm loving the olympic lifts in crossfit the whole range is up there and I'm really driven to improve them. I'd say number one for me though is box jumps. Something about rocking it from day one with 24" box and always being able to do one more. 1 Quote Race: Undead Gnoll | Class: Ranger [Level: 3 | STR 4 | DEX 2 | STA 4 | CON 4 | WIS 5 | CHA 4 ]Intro: And Breath.. Challenges: #1,#2,#3(FAIL),#4You don't drown by falling in the water, you drown by staying there.-Edwin Louis Cole Link to comment
Jaymul Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Snatch, clean, squat, clean pull, hyper extension. Quote Battle Log Current Challenge - Jaymul competes and keeps things ticking over Instagram Link to comment
The Swedish Ninja Posted May 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 A Noob-question (a bit OT, but since I started it, I rule it´s OK :What is the difference between the "snatch" and "clean and jerk"? They seem to be pretty similar, only that the Snatch doesn't "stop". Are there different muscle groups at work, or what benefits does the C&J have before the Snatch? Quote Level 3: NinjaCurrent Challenge with the Druids (Nov 2nd-dec 13th) Every man I meet, is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him. Emerson Link to comment
Jothra Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I love bicycling more than some people love their children. Climbing is a close second, probably because I grew up ten minutes outside of an isolated northern mountain town. Quote Jothra i | ii | iii | iv | v | vi | vii | viii Link to comment
Prairie Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 Anything that involves flying through the air. Quote Race: Ferret | Class: Assassin | Level: 4 | STR: 6 DEX: 3 STA: 1 CON: 5 WIS: 7 CHA: 3Battle Log | Challenges: 1, 2, 3 Link to comment
Vella Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 For gym exercises, squats (particularly progressing towards pistols) and pushups are a huge fave of mine, as well as chin-up (even if I use resistance bands ) For others, any parkour vault is just winning Rolls are also fun. Quote Previous challenges: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Link to comment
Sleepless Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Swimming, does that work? I love the water, it's a good exercise and it's less wear and tear on the body. 1 Quote Level: 0 Race: Scrag Class: DruidSTR 0|DEX 0|STA 0|CON 0|WIS 0|CHA 0 Link to comment
Jaymul Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 A Noob-question (a bit OT, but since I started it, I rule it´s OK :What is the difference between the "snatch" and "clean and jerk"? They seem to be pretty similar, only that the Snatch doesn't "stop". Are there different muscle groups at work, or what benefits does the C&J have before the Snatch?They are similar, the main difference is that the snatch is a 1-part lift and the C&J is a 2-part lift. The snatch is executed with a wide grip from the floor straight to overhead and requires more technical precision, the C&J uses a narrower grip, puts the bar to the shoulder (the clean) and then drives it overhead (the jerk). It is more reliant on strength and bigger weights can be used in it. Olympic lifters don't tend to think of them in terms of muscles worked, or benefits as we tend to approach them as events in the sport we compete in. Other sports will use the lifts as part of their strength and conditioning, in which case the clean (with no jerk) is usually preferred because many people find it easier to learn and heavier weights can be used. 1 Quote Battle Log Current Challenge - Jaymul competes and keeps things ticking over Instagram Link to comment
Pretzle Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Squats! - I love them and they make me feel awesome and strong. Quote level 10 wood elf assassin Intro| 1st challenge | .... | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th | Current @ warriors Link to comment
Gogor Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 I like workin' out with STUFF so: swinging around the kettlebell, or a bat, or a heavy bag.But just to close in on one? Crunches & pushups.Wait. That's two.Oh, well.I was amased by the number of variations of just those two exercises! + I love my kung fu workouts. Quote Link to comment
The Swedish Ninja Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hmm, maybe I should´t have posted this thread….. I keep wanting to get more exercises into my already stacked workout Quote Level 3: NinjaCurrent Challenge with the Druids (Nov 2nd-dec 13th) Every man I meet, is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him. Emerson Link to comment
Oramac Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 I love swimming for general exercise, sadly our pool is only open 5 months of the year.Swimming, does that work? I love the water, it's a good exercise and it's less wear and tear on the body. I'll second these as well, though I must say I really prefer diving over swimming. Especially if there's a proper springboard available. 1 Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
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