Then talk, bud. We're fam here. Also, you can PM if you ever need to.
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Then talk, bud. We're fam here. Also, you can PM if you ever need to.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Nice. Taking a week off to refresh myself with some light bag/form training (my version of a deload). Got sloppy sparring with a bud last week and brushed his nose with my foot just barely. A week away from the iron to dig my heels in some fundamentals should do the trick with focus. I've been slacking on that front lately.
Cross your fingers on the no injuries front. Plenty of us are experts in hurting ourselves XD
Thanks, brothers. I appreciate it and it makes me happy that you guys (FitFAM) are around.
Psychotext
Member
Psychotext
Member
Same sort of thing riding yesterday in freezing cold weather, up to the ears in mud. People looking at us like... the fuck is wrong with you?
There is a Gold's Gym and YMCA. Each runs $50 a month.
Edit: This would all be easier if I had a garage or a house, I'd just buy a rack and count that as an investment.
mdsfx
Member
If you have health insurance, have you checked if your provider has a fitness program? Might save you on the monthly membership fees.
I would high five you, but I don't want to throw my back out again.
Jacksinthe
Banned
We send all of our instructions from the hospital bed!If you ever need some lessons...
lol
I don't mind training in the cold. I think it's fun. Some of it can be difficult if you really need to bundle up like mad as that can limit ROM, like I have a pullups bar, rope and a few other things in the garage and when it is stupid cold i tend to avoid it. I have low ceilings in the basement so I usually drag the weights upstairs for standing OHP and hook a rope to the ceiling downstairs. But neighbors do look at you funny when you bust a sledge and tire out and it's below freezing.
BTW anyone wanting some large tires I can probably nab some used ones from work if you guys/gals do hammers/sledges. I use 2 truck tires I bound together for these. Easy to roll out when needed.
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Finally picked up some 25lb plates for my dumbbells. My max before was 8 10s on each but now I can safely fit 6 25s on each for a max of 150. I picked up 8 to let me hit 100 each + I can still use my 10s, 5s and deuces on the outsides. Not much wider/taller than my 10s but it's nice not to be stuck at 80 each for BP. Decided to switch from BB to DB for bench to give the shoulder a rest and man, after 3 weeks it's like I have zero fucking pain in my right shoulder
Now I can go super deep with my long ass arms. I have an olympic bench but for how long my noodles are I need a wider grip so it's hard for me to not let my elbows go way past the bench and out too much stress on my shoulder without me being able to slide my hand on the bar. With DB I can keep at a nice 45ish with my elbow tuck, come down and let my hands slide further out and bring them below my chest nicely and squeeze at the top. I should have bought them a while ago and worked these in every few weeks to let the shoulder relax some. Feelsgoodman. Can't wait to get back to it next week but if 2 days off so far is any indication, I'll be supercharged for bangin and clangin next week.
Psychotext
Member
If you have the right gear then wrapping up needn't affect your ROM. I have thermal compression gear that's basically skintight. I just throw some sweatpants and a tshirt on top of that and go at it.
Jacksinthe
Banned
I'll have to get some. All I have is my bulky af winter work gear.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
405x8 beltless but lately anything much heavier for 8 reps and it just doesn't feel comfortable or stable. A belt certainly helps but I've always prefered beltless. I lift for pleasure and to maintain my size so it's not a big issue just annoying.
Also haven't benched in over a year and managed 225 2x10 cgbp. Shoulders weren't too bad, some pain, but...I was getting really bad sciatica pain in my glute. 😥
Also haven't benched in over a year and managed 225 2x10 cgbp. Shoulders weren't too bad, some pain, but...I was getting really bad sciatica pain in my glute. 😥
Psychotext
Member
So it should come as no surprise to anyone (who knows my lifting history) that the first lift that I've missed reps on since I started my recovery is...
...bench. Unsurprisingly, it's a pathetically small weight that I've failed on too. Can't say I really expected anything else though.
Will keep plugging away as always.
...bench. Unsurprisingly, it's a pathetically small weight that I've failed on too. Can't say I really expected anything else though.
Will keep plugging away as always.
As someone who's had bad eating habits since childhood (and spent most of his life overweight as a result of them), it's been a huge mental hurdle to convince myself that it's okay to bulk. Had a blast celebrating my 30th birthday with my girlfriend in Maui (complete with lots of delicious Hawaiian food); since then I've been operating only slightly above the amount of calories I was eating during my cut -- partially to shed some of that Hawaii bloat before Thanksgiving, partially out of fear that I'll let myself slip into my old ways. Going to just go for it after Thanksgiving though, I really do wanna get stronger, so I can't just keep treading water like this.
Also it was super humbling trying to get back into lifting after only two weeks off. XD I'm almost caught up to my old numbers again but it was rough those first few days.
Hope all of you folks in the US have a good Thanksgiving week and weekend. <3 May your lifts and food both be bountiful.
Also it was super humbling trying to get back into lifting after only two weeks off. XD I'm almost caught up to my old numbers again but it was rough those first few days.
Hope all of you folks in the US have a good Thanksgiving week and weekend. <3 May your lifts and food both be bountiful.
Made banana nut chocolate chip soul muffins, mah goodness. Effing incredible. And only 1 carb per. It's literally not fair how good these are.
Today is squats, I really do hate squats so much now. after this cycle I'm going to deload 30+lbs on squats just so I don't find excuses not to do them anymore. It's the only lift I cannot stand doing.
Today is squats, I really do hate squats so much now. after this cycle I'm going to deload 30+lbs on squats just so I don't find excuses not to do them anymore. It's the only lift I cannot stand doing.
ExplodingKetchup
Member
^ got a recipe?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Looky looky what I see when I stop by. Thanks my cross the country brother. I'm here. Wife isn't working and the financial stress is getting to me. Things will work out.
How is everyone? I'm coming back. This place is good for my mental health and I miss it. Workouts are blah. I go. Lift. Push. Repeat. Still hovering around 180 with my lifts generally staying the same.
To answer your question, at least 12k+.
*Truly inspiring stuff Brolic.
mdsfx
Member
I read this earlier today and thought, "man that sucks."
A few hours later and I feel like I got hit by a truck. Go team frail. We can skip our workouts and drink protein shakes together <3
Haha good to hear from you bud. I hope everything works itself out!! 12k+ is Dwayne Johnson-tier. Amazing stuff.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
It will work out, it always does. Here's hoping for the minimum amount of headaches for you.
I'm the same as always. Eating cake and lifting weights. Meet next month so long as I don't break myself before hand. Starting to look like I may actually achieve a 700lb deadlift before I turn 40 (4 years away).
Squats felt ok, I was supposed to get 5x275, but I just did 2x260 and 1x275. My legs cannot take it, I did not train them for way too long, and I'm consistently cutting hard or fasting for days. I just have to accept that my squat will be trash tier till further notice. I will get my strength back, but it won't be this year.
Good to see you back cooter.
http://lowcarbediem.com/low-carb-soul-bread-recipes/
Good to see you back cooter.
http://lowcarbediem.com/low-carb-soul-bread-recipes/
DivineRage002
Member
Squatted 5x5 at 255lbs yesterday, and started feeling some pain in my shins, anyone else had this?
ATG.
ATG.
Psychotext
Member
I rarely have it happen at the time, but it's become quite common for me on the days afterwards. Is very annoying.
DivineRage002
Member
"Annoying" is an understatement, when I put the bar down, I have a hard time walking.
This is the "not right" kind of pain, as in I'm doing something wrong and my shins are not liking it at all.
Dead Prince
Banned
form off when you go down? we probably need to see a video.
i have long femurd so if i don't let my knees go slightly more forward it affects my shin and sometimes my knees..
i have long femurd so if i don't let my knees go slightly more forward it affects my shin and sometimes my knees..
Psychotext
Member
Sharp sort of pain when you step?
DivineRage002
Member
Just found this thread that has someone explaining it better than I could:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=5699071
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=5699071
Psychotext
Member
Ahh, is definitely not shin splints for me. Different sort of pain, and my ankle flexibility is pretty much off the charts.
Crimson_Gold
Member
Had a good workout today. Focused more on reps than heavy lifting. Got a good sweat in. I've made abs a major focus as of late. I've been doing hanging trunk lifts. That may not be the correct name, but it has really improved my performance on the sit-up bench and anything else that remotely gets my abs involved. I'm prepared to eat myself crazy later on this week. Stay fit, fitnessgaf
DivineRage002
Member
That's the thing, my ankle flexibility is really good too, I can squat down to a poop-in-the-woods position fine, and even bend forwards to the point of falling forwards.
I also use powerlifting shoes with raised heels.
I do notice myself putting too much weight forwards during heavy squats though.
I usually always hit the gym even when sick. It just fucking kills me. I'm sure it's been taking years off my lifespan. Yesterday my body was just not having it. I would've died or something. Still sick today but fuck it, gonna have a soft-ass leg day.
Dead Prince
Banned
well then ;P
Psychotext
Member
It's generally best not to hit the weights...
http://www.precisionnutrition.com/working-out-when-sick-infographic
Don't do this to me man
I don't plan on doing any heavy lifting though. No way I'm doing squats or deadlifts or anything of the like. I'm going crazy sitting around at home though.
Psychotext
Member
Do some yoga. It's surprisingly difficult, especially for the more muscle bound amongst us. 
Was sick two weeks ago, felt like a piece of shit lifting the weigths, nowhere near my normal level. Wait it out for your own sake or be disappointed trying.Don't do this to me man
I don't plan on doing any heavy lifting though. No way I'm doing squats or deadlifts or anything of the like. I'm going crazy sitting around at home though.
.Do some yoga. It's surprisingly difficult, especially for the more muscle bound amongst us.
I can go as far as dog and childs pose.
(guess the reference)Psychotext
Member
On the subject of squats, does anyone have any suggestions for (cheap) items I could buy to use for box squats? I can buy a platform for ~100 USD, but it seems a bit excessive.
I considered my bench, but it's a bit soft / can't really get the height right.
I still remember the lunge which has you twisting and grabbing your hands around the back of your thigh. So much pain.
"I know it burns"
FUCK YOU!
edit - Just looked it up. Right angle pose and grab. Nasty.
I considered my bench, but it's a bit soft / can't really get the height right.
I can go as far as dog and childs pose.
I still remember the lunge which has you twisting and grabbing your hands around the back of your thigh. So much pain.
"I know it burns"
FUCK YOU!
edit - Just looked it up. Right angle pose and grab. Nasty.
Psychotext
Member
Having a good chunk of muscle certainly doesn't make holding that shit any easier.
Maybe try Pendlay rows.
Maybe doing some variations like lying BB rows, cable rows, one arm DB rows? Always tighten them as much as possible at the end of the pull, lower it as far as your ROM allows.
Dead Prince
Banned
as long as youre not jerking it up and using your whole body.
It's only difficult if you don't do yoga very often, as with everythibg else. Having muscle and a weightlifting background gives you more advantages than disadvantages. You have far more overall strength, power, and stamina than the rest of the class.
But if your muscles aren't used to lengthening and holding in an isometric way, it'll feel difficult no matter what fitness level.