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Nov 2022
4:53pm, 22 Nov 2022
20,750 posts
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Sharkie
Exactly. The gym is a disgrace in some ways. I wouldn't be surprised if the whole centre stops catering for athletes apart from the occasional big meet. That would be a real shame but the advent of Better has NOT been better.
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Nov 2022
5:22pm, 22 Nov 2022
10,689 posts
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sallykate
I think the bar in the the little gym in the flat complex here is 15kg.
There's no weight marked on it but it feels about the same weight as a 15kg plate, definitely heavier than a 10kg plate and lighter than a 20kg.
Made up a session today with some of my favourite moves. I really should follow a proper program.
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Nov 2022
6:03pm, 22 Nov 2022
5,911 posts
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quimby
I am not sure how many 15kg bars my gym has. At least a couple? Not had any issue finding one. I sometimes use them if I can't find the smaller weights, so 15+(2x10)=35kg; if you wanted to use the 20kg bar, you would need 20+(2x5)+(2x2.5)=35kg.
But there are some small bars with fixed weights on too, ranging from 10kg to 20kg, which are useful for starting with on some exercises - the bent-over row I started with those. I used the 10kg one today as an upright prop to stop me falling over doing Bulgarian split squats. Bulgarian split squats are absolute bastards. 🤣
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Nov 2022
6:25pm, 22 Nov 2022
3,751 posts
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idle_wilder
My gym has a few very helpful signs like this to explain which bar is which (& what collars/ clips some need);
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Nov 2022
7:54am, 23 Nov 2022
12,531 posts
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Alice the Camel
Popping in to ask a novice question if I may…
I’ve recently started doing resistance training with dumbbells. I’ve been advised that “progressive overload” is the way to go. I’m finding that my right arm is stronger than my left so, for example, I can manage 12 reps with my right but only 10 with my left.
Is it better to keep both sides balanced at the same weight or is it ok to use different weights? Or - am I okay using the same weight but doing a different number of reps for each arm?
Thanks!
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Nov 2022
8:30am, 23 Nov 2022
37,757 posts
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EvilPixie
no expert but I believe do the same reps with same weight so 10 as described above
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Nov 2022
8:46am, 23 Nov 2022
8,043 posts
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DoricQuine
I have a similar problem ATC. I was told to start with the weaker side then match what you can do with the stronger side.
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Nov 2022
8:48am, 23 Nov 2022
37,763 posts
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EvilPixie
my left leg is a lot weaker than my right or is it the other way?
can't remember - I avoid single legged things which is 100% wrong so can't remember
I must start doing them again
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Nov 2022
8:50am, 23 Nov 2022
12,533 posts
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Alice the Camel
Thanks both, that’s what I’ll do then!
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Nov 2022
8:53am, 23 Nov 2022
61,175 posts
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Velociraptor
Same weight, same reps for both arms on bilateral exercises provided there isn't a specific reason for the asymmetry, Alice. However, if the difference in strength between the two arms is enough to cause you problems in the real world it might be worth doing some work on your weaker arm separately.
(I also have a stronger right arm and dumbbell exercises expose this, but since I've got 58 years of righthandedness behind me I'm not worrying about it.)
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