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HSfootball16 · 04-24-2007, 03:37 PM

alright, i was wondering. id like to measure myself in a few places but im not sure which ones. id like to know wich spots you measure yourself in order to keep a record of your size gains. all i can think of are these.

biceps
chest
waist
thigh
calf
neck

let me know if thre are any other important measurements to take that im missing. thanks.

Eric3237 · 04-24-2007, 04:55 PM

I can think of one but unfortunately weights don't help in that area.

HSfootball16 · 04-24-2007, 05:00 PM

yea they do, get a 2.5 plate and go into the bathroom. do dink lifts.

someones actually gunna do that.

Eric3237 · 04-24-2007, 05:07 PM

Haha. I'll pass. You gonna include that in your journal?

HSfootball16 · 04-24-2007, 05:22 PM

idk if i should add it to the rippetoes. but ill give it a shot.im always looking for new lifts.

although people will be wondering why im bringing a 45 into the lockerroom.

slayer of souls · 04-24-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HSfootball16

biceps
chest
waist
thigh
calf
neck

Thats a pretty comprehensive list. You can also measure arms flexed and relaxed. Forearms...

I used to measure the basics but cant be bothered anymore. Maybe once every couple months is a good time frame.

Kane · 04-25-2007, 03:06 AM

Dink lifts DO NOT work....don't ask.

Scorcher2005 · 04-25-2007, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kane

Dink lifts DO NOT work....don't ask.

I'm askin...

Kane · 04-25-2007, 04:03 AM

LOL. A bet and alot of alcohol was involved.

austrailia21 · 04-25-2007, 06:14 PM

may be hips mate. mite feel a bit girly , but just anouther thing u can measure.

04-24-2007, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
HSfootball16 Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: maine Posts: 318 Country: Gender:	measuring alright, i was wondering. id like to measure myself in a few places but im not sure which ones. id like to know wich spots you measure yourself in order to keep a record of your size gains. all i can think of are these. biceps chest waist thigh calf neck let me know if thre are any other important measurements to take that im missing. thanks.
	HSfootball16's Sig:Varsity RG/DT age: 17 height: 5'9" weight: 203bs bench 1RM: 275 parallel squat 1RM: 405 deadlift 1RM: 355 hang clean 1RM: 200

04-24-2007, 04:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Eric3237 Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,528 Country: Gender:	I can think of one but unfortunately weights don't help in that area.
	Eric3237's Sig:Anybody can talk a lot. Smart people listen... -Son's first grade teacher

04-24-2007, 05:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
HSfootball16 Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: maine Posts: 318 Country: Gender:	yea they do, get a 2.5 plate and go into the bathroom. do dink lifts. someones actually gunna do that.
	HSfootball16's Sig:Varsity RG/DT age: 17 height: 5'9" weight: 203bs bench 1RM: 275 parallel squat 1RM: 405 deadlift 1RM: 355 hang clean 1RM: 200

04-24-2007, 05:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Eric3237 Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,528 Country: Gender:	Haha. I'll pass. You gonna include that in your journal?
	Eric3237's Sig:Anybody can talk a lot. Smart people listen... -Son's first grade teacher

04-24-2007, 05:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
HSfootball16 Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: maine Posts: 318 Country: Gender:	idk if i should add it to the rippetoes. but ill give it a shot.im always looking for new lifts. although people will be wondering why im bringing a 45 into the lockerroom.
	HSfootball16's Sig:Varsity RG/DT age: 17 height: 5'9" weight: 203bs bench 1RM: 275 parallel squat 1RM: 405 deadlift 1RM: 355 hang clean 1RM: 200

04-25-2007, 03:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kane Rank: Lightweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,438 Country: Gender:	Dink lifts DO NOT work....don't ask.
	Kane's Sig:Bench:275 [1x1] Deadlift:365 [1x3] A2G Squat:275 [1x3] "Shut up and squat!" "NO, this is my squat rack. Go get your own!"

04-25-2007, 04:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kane Rank: Lightweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,438 Country: Gender:	LOL. A bet and alot of alcohol was involved.
	Kane's Sig:Bench:275 [1x1] Deadlift:365 [1x3] A2G Squat:275 [1x3] "Shut up and squat!" "NO, this is my squat rack. Go get your own!"

04-25-2007, 06:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
austrailia21 Rank: New Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: aust Posts: 41 Country: Gender:	may be hips mate. mite feel a bit girly , but just anouther thing u can measure.

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