Quote from: cokey on January 10, 2011, 05:02:09 PM
but I could squat 1000lbs,

You must be the size of Kirk. 


Kirk Karwowski - 1003 pound squat

Kirk Karwoski Squats 1,000x2

Quote from: cokey on January 10, 2011, 05:02:09 PM
That's a lot of weight..  people alwats uave diff things they're stronger at.. bench wasn't my strong point.. back when I was 150 I was doing 270s on bench but I could squat 1000lbs, shoulder shrug over 400 and so on.. shoulders and tris are my upper body strong points. Lower, it's everything.

I've always had strong legs, but I've had a hard time finding exercises that I like to do to condition them. It wasn't until cycling that I really was pleased with my leg workouts. At the gym, thanks to having broad shoulders and a strong core, I have been able to build a strong upper body on smaller frame. I don't want to be some tree trunk that can't wipe his own rear end - so getting 'huge' was never a motivating point for me.

Without the gut..

Quote from: cokey on January 10, 2011, 06:54:47 PM
Without the gut..

Video please. 

Man I can't do it anymore. I haven't been to a gym in more then 4 years.. I was to start again this week but might not be able to spare the coin with my sons bday n the portrait tat I'm getting for my daughter.  Looks like another month of pull ups n pushups.

Quote from: cokey on January 11, 2011, 07:35:40 AM
Man I can't do it anymore. I haven't been to a gym in more then 4 years.. I was to start again this week but might not be able to spare the coin with my sons bday n the portrait tat I'm getting for my daughter.  Looks like another month of pull ups n pushups.

You'd be supervised at how much that actually helps you maintain your strength. Your son obviously comes first, and you should have no regrets about that. 

Quote from: cokey on January 11, 2011, 07:35:40 AM
Man I can't do it anymore. I haven't been to a gym in more then 4 years.. I was to start again this week but might not be able to spare the coin with my sons bday n the portrait tat I'm getting for my daughter.  Looks like another month of pull ups n pushups.

No gym for me either since I moved to rural TX but I have a set of weights (got em for Xmas 45 years ago) with new bowflex variable dumbbells, and a pair of running shoes.  It takes a little more motivation, but I've got all I need.  I'm liking working out at home and by running around the block.  My wife's my workout partner now so we keep each other motivated.  Only problem is the aging process is reducing my potential to build strength and endurance.  I can't (and never could) beat a 405 bench press at 60 but I can still put a whooping on a 7min mile. 

Quote from: akmnstr on January 11, 2011, 09:34:53 AM
I can't (and never could) beat a 405 bench press at 60 but I can still put a whooping on a 7min mile. 

Ha nice.. 6 min miles or bust..

when i was 150lbs, my max bench was 290, however i could only squat 225, i never pushed to do more simply because i didnt want to have tree trunk sized legs since i swam and ran a lot.

Now i want to hit the gym and start fighting since i'm not really going ot school this semester and i realized if i want to compete on even an amature level, i need to hit the gym and get my legs and shoulder stronger.

I did Crossfit Grace @135 today and I'm whipped. 

Just my opinion, but if you are serious about 'fighting' whatever type that my be, I don't prefer lifter's muscles. I think you want to train the muscle the way you intend to use it, which for me means a lot of bag work. I don't find that being lifting strong helps much in the ring.

Of course in total contradiction, I am coming back from from a nerve injury that caused total strength and feeling loss in my left arm and lifting has greatly reduced my recovery time and seemed to help get my strength back more quickly than any of the other methods I was using.

I'm starting to do a lot of bag work, and when i hit the pads with a partner, i feel like my kicks have no power at all. even though my partner says they are strong, it doenst feel strong and my legs are FAR from being as well developed as my upper body is.

the guys at my gym say that if you want more raw power you have to lift weights. but i dont want monsterous legs. i just want powerful legs that can last 3x5 rounds.

is there a way to do that? or would u say just go all out on the bags?

one thing that i HAVE to figure out how to do is get my obliques stronger. Your power punch and kick comes from your side abs and i think its more important to have a good core then powerful quads.

Quote from: He Man on January 11, 2011, 03:40:09 PM
the guys at my gym say that if you want more raw power you have to lift weights. but i dont want monsterous legs. i just want powerful legs that can last 3x5 rounds.

Stationary bike. Or StairMaster. Something that gets you winded like cardio, but gives you that deep burn in your thighs. Keep adding resistance/upping the level until you can only do 10 minutes at a time and build from there.