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Fitness |OT3| BroScience, Protein Dysentery, XXL Calf Implants, and Squat Rack Hogs
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Heh I'm limited by my gym's free weight barbell limits anyway. It only goes up to 60kg/132lbs and then I have to move on to this weird benching machine which is just a barbell that moves up and down on a rail. I don't like it very much because for some reason I can't get good positioning on it and it somehow changes my form :S
So long as my traps fail to tear the neck of all my dress shirts they will always be a weak point for me.
Increase reps or weight? Either way the traps never seemed to be the lynchpin in helping or hindering my pullups.FallingEdge said:
That's a Smith machine. You don't want to use it, because it does change your form and bastardizes many of the benefits of performing compound movements in the first place.
I'm relatively sure t's the unholy spawn of Satan, Lucifer and Beelzebub.
FallingEdge
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Fair enough. I guess I just want them to look bigger haha.
Deadlift day today. Let's go!
Jason's Ultimatum
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Man, fuck retail. Especially during the holidays. Probably only been to the gym like, 4 times this month. Losing weight and strength that's for sure.
The pain is on the surface so I don't think it's the rotator cuff.
It's a small gym across the road from me whilst in my currently unemployed state. I hope to soon move to a proper gym once I get a job which should be soon.
There are plates available but the bore is too large for the barbells (although they fit the Smith's machine!) with pre-fitted weights on them (which go up to what I use so far). Although I'm pretty sure there should be a barbell that fits the bore of the plates somewhere....I just have to ask!
Yes, Ask. Listen, I'm not going to get down on you, but a barbell, plates, and a squat rack are necessary pieces of equipment for a gym. Accept no substitutes. Good luck.
I'm sorry, it looks great and all I mean supporting your body weight with one arm is impressive, don't get me wrong. but there is something to be said for being able to pick 300lbs up off the floor.
parrotbeak
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Well, he is a crossfitter.
In seriousness, I don't know what his workout is, but the forms he teaches might just be for AMRAP, in which case, you'd want to be extra careful with any spinal flexion. I guess I thought "stripper back" was different from the common "chest up, shoulders back," but you may be right; that may be his exaggeration of that.
On the other hand, powerlifters do things that probably aren't best for regular people who want to get strong but aren't competing, so I personally wouldn't go by videos of high level athletes as what I should do (although you are at another level). Rippetoe said his SS forms aren't necessarily what competitive lifters are going to do.
cuevas. PhD.
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Get a massage.
Dr. Feel Good
Banned
I'm trying to follow the OP routine, and my gym doesn't really have a good setup for power cleans, does anyone have recommendations for a substitute for it?
Pendlay Rows.
The exact same place you do Deadlifts? If your gym is equipped for Deads, it's equipped for cleans.
Dr. Feel Good
Banned
There are only two "free" barbells (i.e. not locked into an assisted machine) with limited mobility space. They are normally set up for people to do bench press regardless. I blame it on the fact that it's a Planet Fitness.
Two free barbells? *mindfuck*
How many barbell benches and squat racks does your gym have? Two total?
Dr. Feel Good
Banned
They have four squat racks, but like I said they are in those locked in machine where you can't remove the bar (not sure of the technical term for it). And then two bench racks which is where the "free" barbells are. Again this is a Planet Fitness, so it's not that surprising.
J Tourettes
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I'm doing ss and I rotate between chins/pulls each workout. Would I be better off sticking to just one? I only ask as was reading the leangains website the other day and he seems to lean towards just chins.
That's a smith machine, not a squat rack, they are NOT the same thing.
I alternate as well, mostly for some bicep work in chins, and to hopefully progress to muscle-ups eventually with my pull-ups.
The Planet Fitness here prides itself on not having a single barbell in the building. I actually went there to see what the place was like and promptly walked out after the tour. Judgment Free Zone really turned me off.
Dr. Feel Good
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It sucks but I moved to a small town in Wisconsin out of college and this is what they've got. I'm a beginner so their lack of equipment is still better than what my body is used to.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-september-14-2011/the-plight-of-muscled-americans
You need to find another option. Having no access to free weights is going to do you more harm than good.
yeah just don't grunt. Beter than nothing. I bought my own stuff because I got tired of the crowded and crappy gyms around here. Still need to buy a lot more though.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I have a question for you accomplished squatters.
Where do you "feel it" when you're done? I get a kind of sore feeling in that part rippetoe always taps on people when he coaches them, right in the round/flat of the back above/at the top of the hip, is that right/normal?
Right here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=yha2XAc2qu8#t=106s
Where do you "feel it" when you're done? I get a kind of sore feeling in that part rippetoe always taps on people when he coaches them, right in the round/flat of the back above/at the top of the hip, is that right/normal?
Right here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=yha2XAc2qu8#t=106s
Got back from the gym not long ago, there is a barbell that fits the bore of the plates!
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Well, he is a crossfitter.
I guess I thought "stripper back" was different from the common "chest up, shoulders back," but you may be right; that may be his exaggeration of that.
On the other hand, powerlifters do things that probably aren't best for regular people who want to get strong but aren't competing, so I personally wouldn't go by videos of high level athletes as what I should do (although you are at another level). Rippetoe said his SS forms aren't necessarily what competitive lifters are going to do.
I wouldn't consider myself at another level at all, I still see myself as a novice. Just because I can lift somewhat more than a lot of people doesn't mean I know jack shit, I love hearing from guys like the FTS guys, Rippetoe, Pendlay, and Kelly. It just throws me a bit when I see 1 guy whose thoughts I respect go so wide in what I've heard from the other main stream guys.
It's definitely a good topic for discussion/elaboration.
I can't believe any "gym" would pride itself on that.
Those are treadmill barns, not gyms.
I thought deadlifting was banned at all Planet Fitness
Treadmill barns, I like that. Where did you hear that one? I thought the 24 hour fitness I'm attending could have qualified as such, once upon a time, but seeing the dearth of proper equipment in other gyms has changed my opinion.
One squat rack and one power rack is two more than many other gyms supply.
Dr. Feel Good
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There would be one alternative and that's the fitness club run through our hospitality business within the company I work for. I didn't look into a membership there because it's very sophisticated, and figured I'd be paying a premium for facilities I wouldn't likely use. It's $70/month compared to $20 at PF. But the $70 can be knocked down 50% if I go 12 times a month, which is doable considering I've been doing that and then some at PF.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
You can use it.
$35 for a real gym is better than $20 for some treadmills.
As we may or may not have covered in this thread, blanket statements are rarely true. It's not banned in the one I go to, at least no one has ever stopped me. And I'm not the only one who does it either. What pisses me off is when people take a barbell from the benches and deadlift with it, but don't put it back -_-
Oh and one of the employees helped me with my form.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Stop it !!!
parrotbeak
Member
LOL
They really should hook those gyms up to power supplies and at least generate some electricity from all those cardio machines.
I'm not sure what's normal but its my ass mostly. (lol)
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Yeah, I'm just wanting to be sure I'm not doing something wrong. I would think that the part rip shows to emphasize is the part I should be feeling most, but I don't know for certain.
Most of mine is in the out side quad and in that spot I mentioned before.
Anyone else?!
FallingEdge
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Same for me as well.
Anyone heard of Herschel Walker, some former NFL star and now MMA guy?
He only eats one meal a day, which is a soup and a salad. very little protein:
http://www.zimbio.com/Herschel+Walk...Herschel+Walker+Diet+Workout+Push+ups+Routine
And only does body weight workouts.. wtf how can he be so ripped by just doing all that shit? He does do a lot though everyday:
* 750 to 1,500 Pushups
* 2,000 to 3,500 Situps
Still, I don't get it. may be hes got good genes.
He only eats one meal a day, which is a soup and a salad. very little protein:
http://www.zimbio.com/Herschel+Walk...Herschel+Walker+Diet+Workout+Push+ups+Routine
And only does body weight workouts.. wtf how can he be so ripped by just doing all that shit? He does do a lot though everyday:
* 750 to 1,500 Pushups
* 2,000 to 3,500 Situps
Still, I don't get it. may be hes got good genes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nc2XsimM90
You mean this Herschel Walker?
I'm pretty sure he's in the College Football HoF, one of the best RBs ever.
"Walker came to the Cowboys as a phenomenal athlete. He possessed world class speed in a fullback body, needed just five hours of sleep a night, ate only one meal a day and instead of lifting weights like most other players, he had a daily regimen of 3,500 sit-ups, 1,500 push-ups and ran eight miles."
So yeah, he's got great genes lol.
You mean this Herschel Walker?
I'm pretty sure he's in the College Football HoF, one of the best RBs ever.
"Walker came to the Cowboys as a phenomenal athlete. He possessed world class speed in a fullback body, needed just five hours of sleep a night, ate only one meal a day and instead of lifting weights like most other players, he had a daily regimen of 3,500 sit-ups, 1,500 push-ups and ran eight miles."
So yeah, he's got great genes lol.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
So yours is outside quad and that area middle right at the top of the hip/pelvis too like shown in that video I posted?
That's good then, may I ask your squat numbers?
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Side note, I'm pretty ecstatic right now. I may have just pulled straight As this semester.
J Tourettes
Banned
Same for me but I've only been doing SS since mid August. Currently squatting 96.5kg.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Looking good so far, good. I just don't want another injury.
Anyone heard of Herschel Walker, some former NFL star and now MMA guy?
He only eats one meal a day, which is a soup and a salad. very little protein:
http://www.zimbio.com/Herschel+Walk...Herschel+Walker+Diet+Workout+Push+ups+Routine
And only does body weight workouts.. wtf how can he be so ripped by just doing all that shit? He does do a lot though everyday:
* 750 to 1,500 Pushups
* 2,000 to 3,500 Situps
Still, I don't get it. may be hes got good genes.
Wait, what?
How is he maintaining muscle mass? There's no way he could do that with just soup and salad unless he's making a whole cow in his soup.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyKLeXP2XOU
Here's another video about Herschel Walker. Basically he's the athlete we all dream of being.
Here's another video about Herschel Walker. Basically he's the athlete we all dream of being.
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