Yea I just watched a few videos about how cardio after their workout helps them to recover the next day and not have soreness. And also to keep it at a slow steady pace so that it doesnt take glycogen, and instead burns fat. Going to do some Googling, but it's funny because everything they say just makes sense and seems obvious. Maybe their big muscles are tricking my mind into trusting them more..
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Fitness |OT3| BroScience, Protein Dysentery, XXL Calf Implants, and Squat Rack Hogs
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hawkshockey11
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Hmmm I just pooped my pants while squatting. Good thing I have a home gym I guess
My greatest fear in life...
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
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Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Hmmm I just pooped my pants while squatting. Good thing I have a home gym I guess
Always shit beforehand.
Yes, they are far from an authority on anything. They are simply entertainment.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Yer pre-gym poop is a must.
So with the corn beef thread, how is it as a protein source. Or does the salt/fat content make it not worth it.
So with the corn beef thread, how is it as a protein source. Or does the salt/fat content make it not worth it.
Another SL day today. Moving past my grip problems with squatting, I think, although I'm really struggling to not do such a wide grip which is really difficult for some reason. But I did 185 5x5, so I officially squatted beyond my bodyweight, yay. I imagine I'll be breaking 200 soon, I hope.
I usually poop after I go to the gym. Is pooping your pants really a risk with squatting? Maybe I'm not doing them right cause I never feel even remotely at risk, even if i've had to take a crap.
At work today my boss was like "hey, we made too many, you want to take home these 30 meatballs?" Yeeeeeaaahhhhhh.
At work today my boss was like "hey, we made too many, you want to take home these 30 meatballs?" Yeeeeeaaahhhhhh.
Spiritreaver
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I'm not even gonna comment...
Had my first real cheat in a month, effing weddings, I got hammered and ate like 10 cupcakes. Then a huge slab of red velvet cheesecake.
This bloat. I was doing so well!
Had my first real cheat in a month, effing weddings, I got hammered and ate like 10 cupcakes. Then a huge slab of red velvet cheesecake.
This bloat.
I was doing so well!I feel like I'm about to drop a bomb when doing Deadlifts more so than when doing Squats.
Yea tell this guy to take a hike. You want spinal extension in a deadlift. A rounded back is the last thing you want. And the deadlift in that video is not a very good example, IMO. It's sloppy.
AdventureRacing
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Don't think i asked this yet but what do you guys think about using gloves? I seem to have a problem where i am prone to getting blisters on my hands (i've had it since a kid, always used to get them using monkey bars).
It's a pretty big problem because as a nurse i wash my hands all day and need to be taking gloves on and off so getting blisters on my hands really sucks.
Are gloves my only option or is there something else i can try?
It's a pretty big problem because as a nurse i wash my hands all day and need to be taking gloves on and off so getting blisters on my hands really sucks.
Are gloves my only option or is there something else i can try?
Captain_Spanky
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Found it, embarrassingly that's vaguely what I'm doing. Running/jogging for two, walking until heart rate returns to normal, then jogging again. Boy do I have a long way to go. That chart looks useful though so I will follow it.
Archilles / heel issuse question. I do 5/3/1 and all my workouts go well, I don't feel any pain while working out but everyday when I'm walking I'll pull up short and start getting pain in that area of my foot then limp and be sore for the next 5 mins to half hour before it goes away again. There is no visible bruising but if i poke around and apply some pressure in that area I can trigger some pain. Its been going on the past week... any advice?
Also Rip posted up a interview with Marty Gallagher, awesome stuff check it out
Also Rip posted up a interview with Marty Gallagher, awesome stuff check it out
ToyMachine228
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In case anyone is curious, my pancake mix and protein powder combination actually worked good. They just tasted like chocolate pancakes. Definitely going to do it again.
Problem there is pancakes are just horrible for you, especially as anything but a very rare treat.
I'm not even gonna comment...
Had my first real cheat in a month, effing weddings, I got hammered and ate like 10 cupcakes. Then a huge slab of red velvet cheesecake.
This bloat.
That's not a cheat meal; that's more like a binge.
What?
Mind sharing the recipe?
Go to a doctor toot suite.
What world do you live in where pancakes aren't horrible for you? Pure carbs with far too high a glycemic index, not to mention they usually come along with syrup and other crap that makes them even worse than they already are.
Carbs dude. Carbs.
ToyMachine228
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But if you're going to eat them, might as well get 17g of protein in the mix. It also cuts down on the amount of actual pancake batter that you're using, so it works out. I'm not saying its something you should eat every day, but if you're going to do it...Might as well do it this way.
Pancake mix, water and one scoop of GNC protein powder...That's all I used. Tasted good. Alternatively however, there are some legitimate protein powder pancake recipes out there. Just google them. They do however, require quite a few ingredients and a lot more time. I'm sure they are much better for you however.
It's more about the glycemic index of the carbs. It's funny how anybody commenting on the nutritional value of anything with carbs automatically gets these silly responses. Carbs are fine, but you should try for some amount of quality, something pancakes are very much not.
While I agree that pancakes shouldn't be part of your everyday breakfast, but there are ways to make decent pancakes. A fun staple breakfast of mine (when I used to eat breakfast regularly) was making pancakes with cottage cheese, oatmeal, egg (or egg whites), sweeter, and vanilla extract. If you combined that with some bacon (or turkey bacon, but it's a very, very pale substitute) and low sugar/ sugar free syrup or honey or fruit or etc.
On a side note, it had been a while since I last had a free meal, so I stepped into a local diner, and woulnd't you know it, they had Oreo pancakes on the menu. They were decent; the oreos in the batter made the texture of the pancakes rather thick and not fluffy and delicious as pancakes usually are.
Interesting, though I can't stand cottage cheese. It's a texture thing for me.
Perhaps I'll see about other possible healthy options and have me some pancakes!
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fa...ining-or-the-training-determine-the-diet.html
I found this article interesting regarding training and low carb diets.
Spiritreaver
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Yup, that's why I never called it a meal.
I'm not really too bugged about it. With the bloat I weighed in at 184, only 4 lbs up, and it'll drop back down to normal by the end of the week, no doubt. Going to continue to cut through the end of May and we'll see what happens.I'm not even gonna comment...
Had my first real cheat in a month, effing weddings, I got hammered and ate like 10 cupcakes. Then a huge slab of red velvet cheesecake.
This bloat.
sounds good to me. people gotta live a little.
J Tourettes
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You can always try alternating walking/jogging every minute or so as a gentle way to build up.
I'm in the same boat as you but I haven't been to the gym in a while due to injury so I'm worried all this binge eating (high level of calories and protein mind you) might be detrimental.
Speaking of injury, what are some good ways to help get ankles back to full health? I'm pretty much OK now but I would for some good techniques to strengthen my ankles, unless sticking to Squats can help with that.
I've been doing Keto since November and I lift hard.
I try not to get more than 20 carbs per day. Usually I'm well under that. Most I ever go is 30.
I squat 3x per week dl, bench, ohp, and do a ton of assistance work and it has never been a problem. I just carb load whenever I feel like I really need it. That happens every 2-3 weeks. When I carb load, I do it for 36 hours and eat probably 1,200g of carbs at least.
My macros usually look like:
220g Protein
160g Fat
20g carbs
shindoku21
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Does anyone's shoulder(s) sometimes cramp up when doing exercises? I'm not that strong yet so I'm only lifting 45lb+20lb in my last sets (3x5) for ohp and 45+60 for squats, but sometimes my shoulder, either one, starts cramping during those exercises. It's not frequent, but it's annoying and sometimes I can't finish. Stretch before exercise? Drink more water? I do warmup sets too.
stretch and make sure you warm up enough. for hte squats, thats' weird. make sure your arms are spaced wide enough. also water water water.
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squat - 295x3x5. hard lol.
ohp - 115x3x5. hard lol.
bench - 175x3x5. hard lol.
so today was a hard day, like all my mondays are. but i finally beat the fucking 175 on bench (this is like my 5th time trying it, 1st time completing it), and i'm feeeling good about squats for friday, after the light squats on wednesday.
I only get cramps in my shoulders at the tail end of chest day. 5/3/1 + BBB has me doing 8 sets of bench, and by the 8th I'm usually pretty tight in the shoulder area.
Etrian Oddity
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The pool is closed today?!?!
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
It's gotten to the point I have to wear stretchy pants for squats. Anything else makes a popping noise that is now synonymous with instantaneous ass ventilation.
Feels good and bad at the same time. Should probably measure my legs soon, the growth has been pretty insane. Most noticably in my quad area (since I can actually see it) around my knee.
Feels good and bad at the same time. Should probably measure my legs soon, the growth has been pretty insane. Most noticably in my quad area (since I can actually see it) around my knee.
Bearded Dudebro
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ECA stack was recommended to me as a pre-workout cause of my apparent stim super-tolerance. I'm a little concerned about putting together my own stack, is there something already prebuilt I might try?
Poindexter
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The first wall I ever hit was 175 on bench. I remember when I finally broke it and I just sailed past it. It was amazing. I felt like a king. Even though it's chump weight for me now on bench I don't think I've gotten that high again on weights. Been chasing it ever since like an addict
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Deads should still be in too, no?
When I have shoulder discomfort it never effects my deads.
diamondstar
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Monday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlifts - 1 set of 5
Pull-Ups - 3 sets of 8-15
Wednesday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Overhead Press - 3 sets of 5
Power Cleans - 5 sets of 3
Abdominal work
Friday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlift - 1 set of 5
Bent Over Rows - 3 set of 5
Arm work, if desired
Starting my 2nd week of this and I have to admit it has been great! Thanks SwollGaf for the advice.
A few more questions:
-Do you do warm up sets with these exercises? If so, any recommendations?
-If you add any isolation exercises are there any suggestions?
-Should I always do them in the exact same order?
Thanks again guys.. Great advice here.
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlifts - 1 set of 5
Pull-Ups - 3 sets of 8-15
Wednesday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Overhead Press - 3 sets of 5
Power Cleans - 5 sets of 3
Abdominal work
Friday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlift - 1 set of 5
Bent Over Rows - 3 set of 5
Arm work, if desired
Starting my 2nd week of this and I have to admit it has been great! Thanks SwollGaf for the advice.
A few more questions:
-Do you do warm up sets with these exercises? If so, any recommendations?
-If you add any isolation exercises are there any suggestions?
-Should I always do them in the exact same order?
Thanks again guys.. Great advice here.
I'm gonna lay off of it to be safe because the weight is still pulling on the area.
Poindexter
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what's are GAF's thoughts on overhand/underhand/alternating grip on deadlift?
Only on your heaviest working sets, and not until you absolutely can't support the weight double overhand.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Double over as long as you can. I can double overhand 405 right now for reps because I went this route.
Somebody corrected my form today at the gym. I'm absolutely distraught. I keep hearing his words in my head over and over. It's driving me nuts, and it's ruining my day. and the very advice he gave me was what I had been telling myself in my head. "Keep your chest up," but I guess I was doing it incorrectly.
uh, what?
parrotbeak
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You should be happy that he helped you improve. This is why people take videos of themselves or have someone watch them. You can't see how your form really is while you are lifting.
You can improve your form for the rest of your time lifting.
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