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gearhart
5 posts since
Jul 18, 2007

Aug 27, 2007 4:03 PM

What Ab / Upperbody excercises do you do ?

I really need to add some upper body exercises to my workout routine.
What are you doing that seems to complement your running ?
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jansd
418 posts since
Jun 8, 2003
1. Aug 27, 2007 6:16 PM in response to: gearhart
pushups
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jasonInBTR
21 posts since
Aug 22, 2007
2. Aug 27, 2007 7:32 PM in response to: gearhart
Some of my favorites....

Crunches
Reverse Crunches
Planks
Side Planks
Side Bends
Trunk Extensions
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Gregolowe
324 posts since
Jul 6, 2006
3. Aug 27, 2007 7:32 PM in response to: gearhart
pullups, dips. Haging leg raises, hyper extensions
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jme76
17 posts since
Jul 11, 2007
4. Aug 27, 2007 9:37 PM in response to: gearhart
Pilates!! Get a pilates workout dvd and try the moves. You don't have to actually do a workout dvd, but just pick and choose what moves you think will be best for you.
Windsor Pilates are awesome. They tone your whole body, from head to toe and working your abs will make you a better runner.
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tuscaloosarunner
728 posts since
Apr 7, 2006
5. Aug 27, 2007 9:50 PM in response to: gearhart
Depends on where I'm at, but right now:

-Clapping Push-Ups
-Chin-Ups
-Dips
-Dynamic Arm Pumps w/ low resistance, high, high volume
-V-up: lie on back with 5kG med ball over head; raise feet and arms until the meet in a V
-Side Toss w/ med ball
-Log Throw w/ med ball
-Hanging V: hang from chin-up up, put light med ball btw feet, then try to make an L
-Overhead throw w/ med ball
-Chest Pass w/ med ball

And when healthy (I'm a little dinged right now in my knee):

-Pike Jump
-Scissor Jump
-Single Leg Squat
-Bounding
-Unweigted Lunges
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kidRiot
11 posts since
Jul 19, 2006
6. Aug 28, 2007 12:06 AM in response to: gearhart
Push ups, pull ups, crunches.
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Gregolowe
324 posts since
Jul 6, 2006
7. Aug 28, 2007 9:21 AM in response to: gearhart
quote:<HR>Originally posted by tuscaloosarunner:
Depends on where I'm at, but right now:

-Clapping Push-Ups
-Chin-Ups
-Dips
-Dynamic Arm Pumps w/ low resistance, high, high volume
-V-up: lie on back with 5kG med ball over head; raise feet and arms until the meet in a V
-Side Toss w/ med ball
-Log Throw w/ med ball
-Hanging V: hang from chin-up up, put light med ball btw feet, then try to make an L
-Overhead throw w/ med ball
-Chest Pass w/ med ball

And when healthy (I'm a little dinged right now in my knee):

-Pike Jump
-Scissor Jump
-Single Leg Squat
-Bounding
-Unweigted Lunges<HR>

This sounds like a great workout. Who you been reading? Ross Enamit?
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JimR022
1,008 posts since
Jan 16, 2002
8. Aug 28, 2007 9:48 AM in response to: gearhart
Bicep curl, one arm only. I start with 12 ounces and continue until it reaches 0. Then start over.
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saviorfaire
188 posts since
Dec 14, 2007
9. Aug 28, 2007 10:21 AM in response to: gearhart
quote:<HR>Originally posted by gearhart:
I really need to add some upper body exercises to my workout routine.
What are you doing that seems to complement your running ?<HR>


When I am at my house at the New Jersey shore on the weekends I do lots of 12oz curls.
Just kidding.
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gearhart
5 posts since
Jul 18, 2007
10. Aug 28, 2007 10:25 AM in response to: gearhart
12oz.curls, My favorite
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UnbutteredToast
56 posts since
Dec 14, 2007
11. Aug 28, 2007 12:36 PM in response to: gearhart
What is a 12 oz. curl?
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liebling
39 posts since
Aug 26, 2007
12. Aug 28, 2007 12:42 PM in response to: gearhart
Pilates rules as far as I'm concerned. I don't need a tape anymore as I've long since memorized my moves. I wonderful partner for runners of all ages and abilities. I generally run in the morning and do my Pilates in the evening while watching the news or a favorite comedy. It relaxes me and strengthens me at the same time.

Liebling
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James V
105 posts since
Apr 2, 2004
13. Aug 28, 2007 12:45 PM in response to: gearhart
quote:<HR>Originally posted by UnbutteredToast:
What is a 12 oz. curl?<HR>


Drinking your favorite beverage more commonly referring to beer, but you can substitute whatever you like.
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JimR022
1,008 posts since
Jan 16, 2002
14. Aug 28, 2007 12:46 PM in response to: gearhart
quote:<HR>Originally posted by UnbutteredToast:
What is a 12 oz. curl?<HR>


It's a very specific exercise. To many repeats and you'll become quite tired or having difficulty standing, forming sentences, finding the remote control, etc.
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