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Fitness |OT3| BroScience, Protein Dysentery, XXL Calf Implants, and Squat Rack Hogs

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Brolic Gaoler

formerly Alienshogun
blackflag said:
Damn I'm dumb. Been doing SL 5x5 (really need to switch to 3x5 I think but that's another discussion). Haven't been feeling great but have still been powering through my workouts. Do my squats last night which were weirdly difficult then I totally fail on my second set of bench at 225. I only got 3 and had to drop to 215 to finish everything up. Crazy because I pretty easily did 270x5 4 days ago when I was messing around. Wake up today feeling even worse, coughing up blood and lung butter so I went to the doctor.....I have pneumonia and I guess I've had it for awhile. Gotta stop working out when I'm sick but I feel like shit mentally when I don't.
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Get better man, sorry to hear about that shit.

I have a pretty bad sinus infection right now, but I think it's because I had my humidifier set wrong.
 
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Petrie

Banned
ezrarh said:
I live in the Elmwood area but I go to Teri's in North Buffalo, since it's relatively close to work. It'd be a great place if it had a platform with bumpers but it being cheap makes up for it. You know, I've been meaning to ask if you were still around Buffalo, considering the Sabres avatar.
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Sure am. Enjoying the bitter cold and all.

I haven't found a great gym anywhere in Buffalo though, just had to settle.
 
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Petrie

Banned
BlueScrote said:
BAC Suburban (like 2 blocks away from Planet Fitness) here. The free weight room is big enough that I generally don't have to wait for the curlers on the squat racks.
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Oh shit we have a whole bunch of Buffalo guys here huh? The BAC prices kept me away, they close kinda early don't they?
 
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X-Frame

Member
rando14 said:
Don't really see the point of Fitocracy unless you're really social about your lifting numbers. All I use is a trusty small flip notebook and pen. :)
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I think it's fun, as there's nothing like it in terms of the social aspect. It could be pretty huge once they really start hammering out more features. For example, YouTube videos embedded into the workouts (exercises).

Also, I receive a pathetic amount of points since I don't do the "big" lifts so I am in no race to "level up" or pass others. I just think it's fun to follow others workouts pretty easily as opposed to typical forum threads although those are certainly more open and free in terms of what you can do (don't need to worry about your exercises not being in their database, etc.)
 
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Brolic Gaoler

formerly Alienshogun
Apparently 100% raw changed their qualifications. Here's the new table.

http://www.rawpowerlifting.com/classifications.htm

I'm not too shabby looking at those number.

My bench/deadlift are around class 1 and 2 on that chart. I don't know my Squat 1rm but it's not looking too bad looking at that, and how long I've been doing them.

I don't really focus on "strict curl" and I'm kind of shocked to see that there.

Got this from the fitocracy forum btw.

I kind of agree with a lot of the posters there. The numbers seem a bit low. I remember seeing another chart and being much father down the list.
 
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moocow

Member
Damn, I really need to fix my squats.
My bench and deadlift are both closer to class 1 than 2, while my squat on a good day touches class 3. Pretty pathetic considering I have been squatting for just as long as I have been doing the other lifts.
 
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balddemon

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Holy crap I'm barely on that list. I'm in the 181lb weight class. My squat is III if I'm lucky. Considering it was III in high school, it might be II now, but I haven't squatted since hs :( not even on the chart for bench haha. My DL is III or IV and my curl is actually II.

Well, time to get big.
 
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fredrancour

Member
I don't think I even rank on those things, damn. I'm such a scrub. Oh well. back on track starting monday/ tuesday, depending on travel arrangements.
 
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HarryHengst

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Alienshogun said:
Apparently 100% raw changed their qualifications. Here's the new table.

http://www.rawpowerlifting.com/classifications.htm

I'm not too shabby looking at those number.

My bench/deadlift are around class 1 and 2 on that chart. I don't know my Squat 1rm but it's not looking too bad looking at that, and how long I've been doing them.

I don't really focus on "strict curl" and I'm kind of shocked to see that there.

Got this from the fitocracy forum btw.

I kind of agree with a lot of the posters there. The numbers seem a bit low. I remember seeing another chart and being much father down the list.
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Goal for this year: reach class 4. :lol
 
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Mr.City

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cluxdeluxe said:
You should just do bodyweight exercises. They will get you buff and strong and not fat strong like overeating weight lifters.
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That is all this thread is broscience. Adding on a bunch of useless mass and and fat belly.
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KenshiroPoint-hush.jpg
 
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Cooter

Lacks the power of instantaneous movement
Squat II, Bench I, DL III, Curl Master

Total 1202 just between Class I and Master.
 
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razielim

Member
Thanks for the Classification spreadsheet! Was having a difficult time deciding how to set this years goals. Currently Class I on Deadlift and Class II on everything else except Curl (could care less how much I curl). My only goal so far is to participate in a power lifting competition this year. Did some in high school but haven't since (29yo).
 
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MjFrancis

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I actually made a New Year's resolution this year. I made it simple and trite so as not to break it (or maybe so it wouldn't matter if I did). I'm cutting out soda 100%. I could drink diet soda like a fish before.

I'm pretending the resolution started on January second though, given the ridiculous quantities of free soda I drank at the visitor's center on Mt. Rainier last Sunday. The circumstances were much different, and while I know that's a bullshit excuse it felt a little less bullshit than it normally should have been.

So, did anyone else make a New Year's resolution, either as or in addition to their current fitness goals? Participating in a powerlifting meet sounds like a fun one.
 
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J Tourettes

Banned
MjFrancis said:
I actually made a New Year's resolution this year. I made it simple and trite so as not to break it (or maybe so it wouldn't matter if I did). I'm cutting out soda 100%. I could drink diet soda like a fish before.

I'm pretending the resolution started on January second though, given the ridiculous quantities of free soda I drank at the visitor's center on Mt. Rainier last Sunday. The circumstances were much different, and while I know that's a bullshit excuse it felt a little less bullshit than it normally should have been.

So, did anyone else make a New Year's resolution, either as or in addition to their current fitness goals? Participating in a powerlifting meet sounds like a fun one.
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Not resolutions per se but I am intending to get a lot more serious with the lifting and clean up my diet. I've only been doing SS since August but it's been very stop start, with injuries, illness, chronic insomnia and some good old fashioned laziness thrown in. From Monday, it's three times a week no matter how tired I feel.

Also am not allowing myself to read A Storm of Swords until I'm at least halfway (if not three quarters) through my electrician course.
 
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FallingEdge

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Only real resolution I made is to stop eating out as much which in turn saves me more money.

Attempting 1x5 @ 225 for bench today. I know I can do this.
 
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Enco

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For your bench I think your head should be on the bench and not lifted above. From what I can see you have pretty good form.
 
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despire

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Enco said:
For your bench I think your head should be on the bench and not lifted above. From what I can see you have pretty good form.
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It might be a bit too high. I'm under the impression that atleast you shouldn't press your hed agains the bench since then you are going to destroy your neck.

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Checked the book, Rippetoe says to keep your head slightly elevated from the bench in order to avoid cervical injury.
 
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Enco

Member
despire said:
It might be a bit too high. I'm under the impression that atleast you shouldn't press your hed agains the bench since then you are going to destroy your neck.

Edit:
Checked the book, Rippetoe says to keep your head slightly elevated from the bench in order to avoid cervical injury.
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Ah right. Guess you should ignore me :lol

I've never paid attention to my head placement now that I think about it.
 
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Mr.City

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despire said:
If I could bother someone to check my form and give some comments I'd appreciate it :)

Squat 65kg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOdCrTWMCJg

Deadlift 75kg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FM5TMH2NpU

Deadlift 95kg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky5C307Vl1g

Pendlay Row 45kg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDr2H5KNtwc

Bench Press 47,5kg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lg_iA6EcNg

I know the camera placement isn't optimal in all of them so please forgive that.
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Not bad. The squats might be a wee bit high.
 
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Brolic Gaoler

formerly Alienshogun
cluxdeluxe said:
That is all this thread is broscience. Adding on a bunch of useless mass and and fat belly.
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lulzy

Jason's Ultimatum said:
Yeah, how are those trashy tattooed women doing for ya?
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Women with tattoos are hot.

despire said:
It might be a bit too high. I'm under the impression that atleast you shouldn't press your hed agains the bench since then you are going to destroy your neck.

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Checked the book, Rippetoe says to keep your head slightly elevated from the bench in order to avoid cervical injury.
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Yeah, keeping your head up is fine as long as you keep your upper back pinned to the bench.

Try pushing up at the weight (not straight up) with your legs. It will give you a slight arch in your back, but it will also make you more stable and make heavier weight easier.

There's videos out there of Rippetoe explaining it. I would find it, but I'm in a hurry this morning.
 
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Brolic Gaoler

formerly Alienshogun
The starting strength group in fitocracy made a challenge for 20 reps for the highest squat.

Does that seem stupid to anyone else?
 
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Brolic Gaoler

formerly Alienshogun
Mr.City said:
It is and it isn't. True 20 rep sets are awful.
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They are also pointless. There's no way I would even bother doing that since it would just get in the way of my training, and it serves no real purpose.

I could understand maybe "highest 10 rep squat," but 20 just seems retarded to me.
 
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yacobod

Banned
20 rep breathing squats were a big staple in old school training. Lot of people have gotten really good mass gains on that program. Check out stuart mcroberts, mike platz, and other people online if you're not convinced.

Or you could listen to some weight room hero on gaf.
 
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cuevas. PhD.

Member
despire said:
If I could bother someone to check my form and give some comments I'd appreciate it :)

Squat 65kg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOdCrTWMCJg

Deadlift 75kg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FM5TMH2NpU

Deadlift 95kg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky5C307Vl1g

Pendlay Row 45kg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDr2H5KNtwc

Bench Press 47,5kg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lg_iA6EcNg

I know the camera placement isn't optimal in all of them so please forgive that.
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Squat: You are going to parallel but you want to get your ass involved more, make sure your hips go slightly below your knees. Just go a little deeper, not ass to grass.

Deadlifts: the bar is starting just a little too much in front of you, as you go up you are bringing to bar closer to you almost in a J shape instead of |. Stop looking in the mirror and straighten your head slightly.

Rows: Are those plates full size? If not lay some down because your lower back is a little round. Again, your head should be flat and not looking in the mirror.

Bench: can't say much but make sure your upper back is tight.

Edit: overall your form is fine, just gotta tune it before you get to heavy weights.
 
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FallingEdge

Member
May not be that impressive to the more experienced lifters but I was able to get 5 reps @ 225 for bench press. Got it quite easily too. It really is insane to see how far I have grown. I remember just being happy to get 135. And now, my goal is 315.

Feels great.
 
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despire

Member
cuevas said:
Squat: You are going to parallel but you want to get your ass involved more, make sure your hips go slightly below your knees. Just go a little deeper, not ass to grass.

Deadlifts: the bar is starting just a little too much in front of you, as you go up you are bringing to bar closer to you almost in a J shape instead of |. Stop looking in the mirror and straighten your head slightly.

Rows: Are those plates full size? If not lay some down because your lower back is a little round. Again, your head should be flat and not looking in the mirror.

Bench: can't say much but make sure your upper back is tight.

Edit: overall your form is fine, just gotta tune it before you get to heavy weights.
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The plates used in rows are not full size, they are 10kg and probably 5-10cm less in diameter than the biggest we have. Maybe I'll lay some below them then.

Thanks for the tips, I'll be sure the make adjustments
 
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Anton Sugar

Member
Alienshogun said:
They are also pointless. There's no way I would even bother doing that since it would just get in the way of my training, and it serves no real purpose.

I could understand maybe "highest 10 rep squat," but 20 just seems retarded to me.
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Super Squats. Or you can just look up "20 rep squats" online. Straddling the line between myth and reality, for some people 20 rep squats (plus GOMAD) is a huge mass gainer, for others it does nothing.
 
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FallingEdge

Member
Wait. That book is legit? As in people actually follow it? I thought the book was mocked by the fitness community?

My mind is blown right now.
 
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