Roger/Waffle pointlessly pushing iron up in the air thread (warning: geekery)

[Doktor Howl]

That looks remarkably familiar.  At least Wednesday and Friday.

[EK WAFFLR]

Bulldog Powerbuilding program. Looking forward to see what results it'll bring

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

I am considering starting to lift. My lower body is crazy strong but my upper body could use something to strive against.

Where do I start? Do I just go to the gym and tell them that I want to lift?

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

It's that, or rock climbing.

[EK WAFFLR]

Find a gym with a good PT.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Find a gym with a good PT.

That is right out. Absolutely not. I hate personal trainers with a burning passion and will accept the tutelage of one that stays the fuck away from me when not in immediate demand. I won't have some pushy fucktard hovering over me.

I have my choice of two gyms: the one at the University or 24-Hour Fitness. Obviously, the one at the University is the one I'll be using because fuck 24-Hour Fitness.

Now that that's settled, do I just go to the gym and tell them that I want to lift? Or should I just fuck it and go for rock climbing?

[EK WAFFLR]

In that case just go lift some weights.

[Doktor Howl]

That is right out. Absolutely not. I hate personal trainers with a burning passion and will accept the tutelage of one that stays the fuck away from me when not in immediate demand. I won't have some pushy fucktard hovering over me.

It's best made plain that you want instruction on form (If you do need such instruction, and if you don't know if you do or not, you do...On account of form is the difference between getting stronger and a permanent rotator injury), and not some dumbass hollering "ONE MORE REP".  You can have your iPod scream that at you if you need it, way cheaper.

The gym is better than rock climbing, I think.  Personal opinion, obviously.

[Doktor Howl]

Today is leg day.

[EK WAFFLR]

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

That is right out. Absolutely not. I hate personal trainers with a burning passion and will accept the tutelage of one that stays the fuck away from me when not in immediate demand. I won't have some pushy fucktard hovering over me.

It's best made plain that you want instruction on form (If you do need such instruction, and if you don't know if you do or not, you do...On account of form is the difference between getting stronger and a permanent rotator injury), and not some dumbass hollering "ONE MORE REP".  You can have your iPod scream that at you if you need it, way cheaper.

The gym is better than rock climbing, I think.  Personal opinion, obviously.

Yes, I know I will need instruction on form, because like any physically rigorous sport, injury is a possibility.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

So then, is the actual answer to my question "yes, go to your gym and tell them you want to lift weights"?

Is there any reading, prep, or other information that I might find helpful?

[Doktor Howl]

So then, is the actual answer to my question "yes, go to your gym and tell them you want to lift weights"?

Yes.  Tell them "powerlifting, but no intent to compete in the foreseeable future".   

Is there any reading, prep, or other information that I might find helpful?

Not really, at least not that I've seen.  The real trick is finding a trainer that's worth a damn.  Many trainers are basically muscle heads.  What you want to do is find out what training they've had (A proper trainer will have a bag of anatomy courses under their belt), and then go slow.  If the trainer is crap, you'll know right away (and if it's questionable, talk to Waffle or myself).

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

So then, is the actual answer to my question "yes, go to your gym and tell them you want to lift weights"?

Yes.  Tell them "powerlifting, but no intent to compete in the foreseeable future".   

Is there any reading, prep, or other information that I might find helpful?

Not really, at least not that I've seen.  The real trick is finding a trainer that's worth a damn.  Many trainers are basically muscle heads.  What you want to do is find out what training they've had (A proper trainer will have a bag of anatomy courses under their belt), and then go slow.  If the trainer is crap, you'll know right away (and if it's questionable, talk to Waffle or myself).

Sweet

Whoever will be there is most likely going to be a health student.

[Doktor Howl]

So then, is the actual answer to my question "yes, go to your gym and tell them you want to lift weights"?

Yes.  Tell them "powerlifting, but no intent to compete in the foreseeable future".   

Is there any reading, prep, or other information that I might find helpful?

Not really, at least not that I've seen.  The real trick is finding a trainer that's worth a damn.  Many trainers are basically muscle heads.  What you want to do is find out what training they've had (A proper trainer will have a bag of anatomy courses under their belt), and then go slow.  If the trainer is crap, you'll know right away (and if it's questionable, talk to Waffle or myself).

Sweet

Whoever will be there is most likely going to be a health student.

You'll be glad you did.  My gut is gone.  It has apparently migrated into my shoulders and arms.

XXXL shirt now, because the XXL gets pulled up into my armpits.  Seriously, the difference since I saw you last is pretty dramatic.

I can't wait to see you all muscled up.  TERROR HAS A NEW LOOK.