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[HarryHengst]

Welp, the last couple of weeks i didnt squat as much and often as i usually do and apparently that was enough to have to deload from 82,5 kilo's to 72,5 kilos (180 pound to 160). Seems my body wants to be weak, but damn if im going to allow that.

On a positive side, managed a 100 kilo (220 pound) deadlift. Reaching the 3 digits in kilo's is pretty cool. I still struggle with the descending part of the deadlift though, so i'll probably go back to like 60 kilo's and practice it a lot, before i break my back.

 

[Krispy]

EDIT-It's called the adonis belt.

I prefer Pornstar hips.

 

[MjFrancis]

Never Gymless by Ross Enamait. Bought for $1 yesterday in excellent condition. This book supersedes his Underground Guide to Warrior Fitness book and it's much more to the point and focused. I'd highly recommend it if you don't have access to a gym at all. Resistance training, cardio, nutrition, programming - it's all included.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

For those thinking of 5/3/1 or curious, check this out. (especially beginners)

http://www.jimwendler.com/2012/02/12-months-with-531-a-beginners-insight/

 

[thomaser]

congrats dood!

Honestly, one of the biggest hurdles in lifting is believe it mentally. A lot of the times you would psych yourself out before you even start. Sucks as I have been there before and it still happens. But I always go in knowing that I can lift the weight that is there. Not losing to this!

Thanks! Went again today and did another increase to 107,5kgs (237 pounds). 110 definitely feels within reach. If I do that, it'll be a 10% increase in just a couple of weeks after training for years! Crazy how much the psychological barrier of that round number has held me back for so long.

I often spend a lot of time psyching myself up, especially for overhead presses and dumbbell presses. When I'm about to do overhead presses, I try to pretend that I'm Donkey Kong...

 

[Draft]

Wendler is the best online fitness guru. I especially enjoy his recent commitment to conditioning. There's something hilarious and awesome about a half ton squat beast going on and on about how critical hill sprints are.

 

[MjFrancis]

Wendler doesn't accept mediocrity and understands firsthand the value of giving you all into one value (strength) while neglecting another (conditioning). It goes both ways, too.

Repost for spreading the awesome:

Conditioning 101 by Jim Wendler
02/28/2012

 

[Revoh]

Hey I'm doing SS for a month now and I've gained 5 kg, I don't really see any changes yet but I feel a little bit more fat (I was and still am skinny fat), am I gaining weight too fast?
I started at 64 kg now I'm at 69 kg @ around 176 cm. My lifts are going up nicely every session, started squatting at 45 lbs, now I'm at 140 lbs (still low I know).

Should I aim at gaining like 0.5 kg a week or less so I don't end up just skinny-fatter? (Does that make sense? lol)
Thanks

 

[X-Frame]

I've been DRIVING to a sledding hill in the past which is about 5 minutes away though I rarely go because I don't want to drive there and back.

However, there's a great hill up the road, a 5 minute walk, that would be perfect except it is on the road and pavement is harder on your joints than a grass hill. Even so, it's better than my alternative so I think I am going to try doing that. Sprinting up an incline is much easier on the joints than a flat surface so it shouldn't be too bad.

I also have a weighted vest now that goes up to 60 pounds so I can't wait to use that for walking around the neighborhood.

 

[yacobod]

I also have a weighted vest now that goes up to 60 pounds so I can't wait to use that for walking around the neighborhood.

I got a 60 lb vest, been using it for the past month. I think it was a good investment. Get ready for that shock on your traps and lower back.

 

[X-Frame]

I got a 60 lb vest, been using it for the past month. I think it was a good investment. Get ready for that shock on your traps and lower back.

Why lower back? Shouldn't the weight (and soreness) be distributed between the whole core?

 

[Izick]

So I really can't feel any pain in my knee today. Only like an inkling if I jump on it.

I'm going to take some ibuprofen and put some ice on it to be safe though.

 

[kylej]

nvm figured it out

 

[ezrarh]

kylej, I think that's only for the challenge. I think the challenge is where you go 50% 5x10 the first month, 60% 5x10 the second month, and then 70% 5x10 the third month.

edit: beaten by edit

 

[kylej]

kylej, I think that's only for the challenge. I think the challenge is where you go 50% 5x10 the first month, 60% 5x10 the second month, and then 70% 5x10 the third month.

edit: beaten by edit

yeah I read some T-Nation threads on it. 70% 5x10 dear lord I'd drop dead right there on the bench.

 

[mr stroke]

Never Gymless by Ross Enamait. Bought for $1 yesterday in excellent condition. This book supersedes his Underground Guide to Warrior Fitness book and it's much more to the point and focused. I'd highly recommend it if you don't have access to a gym at all. Resistance training, cardio, nutrition, programming - it's all included.

book looks awesome. Where did you find it for that cheap? Its going for $100 used on Amazon

 

[deadbeef]

yeah I read some T-Nation threads on it. 70% 5x10 dear lord I'd drop dead right there on the bench.

You'd be surprised how your body can respond to short term challenges.

 

[Combine]

I know I shouldn't post in here, and I'm sure others think I shouldn't either.

But anyway, I wanted to say that I think I've finally gotten over the greatest obstacle to lifting that was holding me back. I don't know if anyone else has experienced it, but the biggest problem was the fear that I was going to injure myself when lifting. This would just flood me with negative thoughts and scenarios that would erase any energy I had and leave me fatigued and frightened to even attempt a lift. And if I did, my numbers would just plummet, or I wouldn't increase the weight just to "be on the safe side". Being continuously flooded with negative thoughts is not fun.

It really is thanks to my coach and his great assistance that I've slowly begun to overcome this, but I know I still have a long long ways to go.

 

[Cooter]

I know I shouldn't post in here, and I'm sure others think I shouldn't either.

But anyway, I wanted to say that I think I've finally gotten over the greatest obstacle to lifting that was holding me back. I don't know if anyone else has experienced it, but the biggest problem was the fear that I was going to injure myself when lifting. This would just flood me with negative thoughts and scenarios that would erase any energy I had and leave me fatigued and frightened to even attempt a lift. And if I did, my numbers would just plummet, or I wouldn't increase the weight just to "be on the safe side". Being continuously flooded with negative thoughts is not fun.

It really is thanks to my coach and his great assistance that I've slowly begun to overcome this, but I know I still have a long long ways to go.

Good to hear Combine. Glad you delt with your issue and now are willing to face it. Good luck!

 

[Chinner]

anyone have any good guides or videos for squatting? dont have anyone to spot for me at the moment.

 

[WEGGLES]

Figure this might be the place...

My friend has a bike trainer, and I've been riding at a steady pace for an hour a day. He says I'm wasting my time and may as well do it every other day. This true?

 

[Mully]

Pain is weakness leaving the body.

 

[Mr.City]

I know I shouldn't post in here, and I'm sure others think I shouldn't either.

But anyway, I wanted to say that I think I've finally gotten over the greatest obstacle to lifting that was holding me back. I don't know if anyone else has experienced it, but the biggest problem was the fear that I was going to injure myself when lifting. This would just flood me with negative thoughts and scenarios that would erase any energy I had and leave me fatigued and frightened to even attempt a lift. And if I did, my numbers would just plummet, or I wouldn't increase the weight just to "be on the safe side". Being continuously flooded with negative thoughts is not fun.

It really is thanks to my coach and his great assistance that I've slowly begun to overcome this, but I know I still have a long long ways to go.

anyone have any good guides or videos for squatting? dont have anyone to spot for me at the moment.

Starting Strength the 3rd edition

http://www.youtube.com/user/timdonahey

Figure this might be the place...

My friend has a bike trainer, and I've been riding at a steady pace for an hour a day. He says I'm wasting my time and may as well do it every other day. This true?

Depends on what you're to achieve with this.

 

[Izick]

So, for the advanced people out there, do you follow a plan, or have you made up your own plan?

I've been doing the same self-made plan for about a year now, and I'm thinking about mixing it up. I've heard the 5x3x1 program is good for advanced people.

 

[Enco]

Pain is weakness leaving the body.

Such a bad expression.

 

[WEGGLES]

Depends on what you're to achieve with this.

Just some cardio to lose some weight.

 

[abuC]

Been curling while I watch the NBA games today, my biceps aren't progressing much from an appearance standpoint so Im going to focus on them more. Right now doing concentration curls against my leg 6x50, and then immediately picking up a 25lber and doing 10. I'm up to around 7 sets of this now, will do this till failure.

 

[Acid08]

So is taking a break for a day beneficial? I've been going to the gym everyday for about 2 weeks and today I am just physically and mentally dead. I just want to chill in the sun. Part of me is kicking myself in the ass for not wanting to go though, feel like I should.

 

[IceCold]

So is taking a break for a day beneficial? I've been going to the gym everyday for about 2 weeks and today I am just physically and mentally dead. I just want to chill in the sun. Part of me is kicking myself in the ass for not wanting to go though, feel like I should.

You are not supposed to go to the gym everyday. 3-4 times a week should be enough.

 

[NomarTyme]

So is taking a break for a day beneficial? I've been going to the gym everyday for about 2 weeks and today I am just physically and mentally dead. I just want to chill in the sun. Part of me is kicking myself in the ass for not wanting to go though, feel like I should.

Damn son, you're not suppose to go to the gym everyday.

 

[Acid08]

Damn son, you're not suppose to go to the gym everyday.

Oh really?

Why D:

 

[NomarTyme]

Oh really?

Why D:

Because your muscles need rest.

What are you doing in the gym every day anyways?

 

[Acid08]

Because your muscles need rest.

What are you doing in the gym every day anyways?

Makes sense. My primary goal is weight loss right now, some sort of activity is supposed to happen every day right? Cardio at least?

Thanks for the help, I'm obviously super ignorant to a lot of stuff right now.

 

[Mully]

Such a bad expression.

You should talk to Jerome Mayberry. His 10 Commandments have made me enormous.

 

[MjFrancis]

So, for the advanced people out there, do you follow a plan, or have you made up your own plan?

I've been doing the same self-made plan for about a year now, and I'm thinking about mixing it up. I've heard the 5x3x1 program is good for advanced people.

5/3/1 is good for everyone. Regardless of what you choose, picking a plan laid out by an expert is always a great idea, especially for novices but also for anyone else who has neglected such an endeavor.

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Combine... good job. Keep it up.

 

[Mr.City]

HEY FELLAS MAY YOU SHOULD ALL THE INFORMATION IN THE OP IF YOU'RE SUPER IGNORANT, SOUNDS LIKE AN IDEA I WOULD ENDORSE, YEAH?

Makes sense. My primary goal is weight loss right now, some sort of activity is supposed to happen every day right? Cardio at least?

Thanks for the help, I'm obviously super ignorant to a lot of stuff right now.

You lose weight via a caloric deficit. You can do this by either upping your activity level, reducing your foot intake, or a combination of both. Going to the gym everyday because you that's how you lose weight is just silly.

Been curling while I watch the NBA games today, my biceps aren't progressing much from an appearance standpoint so Im going to focus on them more. Right now doing concentration curls against my leg 6x50, and then immediately picking up a 25lber and doing 10. I'm up to around 7 sets of this now, will do this till failure.

This sounds half-assed and silly.

So, for the advanced people out there, do you follow a plan, or have you made up your own plan?

I've been doing the same self-made plan for about a year now, and I'm thinking about mixing it up. I've heard the 5x3x1 program is good for advanced people.

Depends. You learn from using templates like Starting Strength, 5/3/1, TM, etc, and learn what works and doesn't. 5/3/1 is a good program since you can customize it for what you need. Is your current program still bringing about progress?

Just some cardio to lose some weight.

If performance isn't an issue, then do whatever.

 

[FallingEdge]

How so?

The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn which means you lose fat quicker.

You actually won't weigh less, at least not initially, since muscle weighs more than fat, but weight training is more effective for long term fat loss. When you're weight training, you're using all of your body, where as with cardio you're usually only using your legs.

I'm not a nutrition expert, so I may be a bit wrong. This article could probably help explain it though.

Hope that helps.

Muscle does not weigh more than fat. A pound of muscle weighs the exact same as a pound of fat. However, a pound of muscle is much more leaner than a pound of fat.

 

[IceCold]

The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn which means you lose fat quicker.



Muscle does not weigh more than fat. A pound of muscle weighs the exact same as a pound of fat. However, a pound of muscle is much more leaner than a pound of fat.

Muscles do weigh more since they are more dense. An inch/cm^3 of fat will weigh less that an inch/cm^3 of muscle.

 

[rage1973]

First weekend I haven't gone to the gym in a long while.
I will be back in the gym tomorrow setting PR on squats, bp, and dl hopefully.

 

[abuC]

This sounds half-assed and silly.

I also did 3x12 pull-ups as well.


Doing something is better than nothing at all.

 

[Mr.City]

I also did 3x12 pull-ups as well.


Doing something is better than nothing at all.

The main issue I have is this is just some random workout while watching football. Consistent effort breeds results.

 

[abuC]

The main issue I have is this is just some random workout while watching football. Consistent effort breeds results.

It's not random at all, I plan to do it twice a week.


I was sitting there watching the games and thought there was nothing stopping me from lifting so I might as well go a head and do it.

 

[Petrie]

Been curling while I watch the NBA games today, my biceps aren't progressing much from an appearance standpoint so Im going to focus on them more. Right now doing concentration curls against my leg 6x50, and then immediately picking up a 25lber and doing 10. I'm up to around 7 sets of this now, will do this till failure.

Your biceps aren't progressing because you are overtraining them. They are the easiest muscle to overtrain and that's way too many sets/reps. Quality over quantity.

 

[gdt]

Do any of you guys use almond milk for protein shakes? How does that taste? It's apparently low on calories, but low on protein too :/.

 

[abuC]

Your biceps aren't progressing because you are overtraining them. They are the easiest muscle to overtrain and that's way too many sets/reps. Quality over quantity.

Nah, this is the first time I've ever really focused on them solely. I didn't even start isolation work with my biceps until a few months ago and that was just a once a week thing @ the end of a major workout. I have very long arms, adding mass to my arms in general has been difficult and I have to hit them harder than other body parts. I started doing that with my triceps first and I've seen positive gains so I figure focusing on my biceps more will help.

 

[X-Frame]

Nah, this is the first time I've ever really focused on them solely. I didn't even start isolation work with my biceps until a few months ago and that was just a once a week thing. I have very long arms, adding mass to my arms in general has been difficult and I have to hit them harder than other body parts. I started doing that with my triceps first and I've seen positive gains so I figure focusing on my biceps more will help.

The gains will be temporary until you develop a plan for progress.

 

[Izick]

The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn which means you lose fat quicker.



Muscle does not weigh more than fat. A pound of muscle weighs the exact same as a pound of fat. However, a pound of muscle is much more leaner than a pound of fat.

You're right. What I meant to say is that muscle takes up a lot less volume than fat. So, this means that while you may be staying consistent, weight wise, you can actually lose inches off your stomach or wherever, and obviously look much healthier.

 

[kylej]

saw this over at r/fitness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKZku2idfnA (~400lbs)

awesome lift

 

[reilo]

Failed spectacularly to squat a new PR Max of 245, but glad to know I'm above two plates easily and just a bit more work away from going 245. Now I know what my goal is to hit for June (1 year since I started working out properly), and I think I am going for 265-275.

I say that's not bad for a year's worth of work...

saw this over at r/fitness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKZku2idfnA (~400lbs)

awesome lift

Jesus...

 

[snoopen]

amazing lift.

offtopic - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ5LpwO-An4