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Fitness |OT4| Squat Booty, Summer Cuts, and Super Swoletrophy
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fredrancour
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I feel the same way about pulldowns. assisted pullups, however, do make affect my back.
TheDarkStark
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So IF definitely works. I've lost nearly 5 lbs in a little over a week, and I've been eating more calories and worse food (but still hitting my macros). My strength has increased and stomach has gotten flatter.
if the pain is only annoying, i would just train through it. rest didn't make it heal so i would train, make small jumps, see how much you can tolerate. it doesn't sound like anything serious, based on how you are describing it.
Poindexter
Member
Sounds like a muscle imbalance or poor form.
I'd check your form first. Make sure you're not pulling with your hips and bodyweight on lat pulldowns. I see that all the time. Try to keep your torso and hips in the same position.
If your form is good then perhaps your arms are just the weak link in the exercise.
I haven't really noticed anything like this but it could be because I've been on it so long. I love it though cuz if I can just keep myself from eating until 3 pm I can eat huge meals the rest of the day
That...that's...incredible.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
What I mean is warm up until that "annoyance' isn't there, then move the weight up and continue until it's gone again, repeat.
Also, you'r around my age right? 32? (In December) I'd definitely get some good warm shorts, and sleeves, they have helped me immensely. Same with a foam roller and lacrosse ball.
What in the holy fuck.
Spiritreaver
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This is life changing.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Bookmarked. I have my inspiration today now.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
There's no doubt about that, at least, one would VERY much hope it is.
That's what I'm planning on. I'm going to try to warm up next time even more and see if the pain goes away. Last time I stopped my warm ups when I felt it but maybe I was over cautious.
And I'm only 23
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
That's what I'm planning on. I'm going to try to warm up next time even more and see if the pain goes away. Last time I stopped my warm ups when I felt it but maybe I was over cautious.
And I'm only 23
Oh, I think I mix you and black flag up a lot like I mid mj and xframe up a lot.
FallingEdge
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You live in KS? I used to live in Ft. Leavenworth when I was younger. Hated the weather.
I still be rocking a gut but I will try to lose this later. For now, it is getting bigger. Not the biggest fan of clubs, but I will enjoy a bar or two. I get tired too easily though -_-
The Rock is a beast. I wish that my job was just worrying about looking good so I can lift all day lol. Still want that Macho Man physique. Raw power, baby.
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I know that I was only suppose to do the minimum number of reps for BBB but decided to crush out 10 reps @ 225 for bench in addition to everything else. Pretty damn hyped considering that last month, I only got 8 reps @ 225 for 1+ week. Suck it. Getting stronger.
#Bulking #AcquiringMass
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Up to knocking out 100 pullups in sets of 15 now, pretty soon I'll be getting it done in sets of 20.
parrotbeak
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Beefcake page....nsfw
That's a pretty draw out joke. It seems like it's kinda real but he's making fun of himself too.
fredrancour
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Yesterday I did 10 pullups across 3 sets of 2 and 4 singles. This was going til failure. Tell me your secrets.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Grease the groove until you get to where you want to be. I think doing that day of 200 pullups actually helped me, and the last few weeks starting off "going for 30" made these sets of 15 easily attainable.
First thing I thought of was he looked like the dreamer bulk frog tech guy.
It's gotta be some miscer trolling...either that or serious aspbergers like Jason Genova style. Either way, many laughs were had.
RumblingRosco
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Just to clarify, you mean 100 reps spread across 15 sets? Or do you mean 15 sets of 100 reps.
Because holy fuck if it's the 2nd of the two.
Oh I see, you do 100 pull-ups at about 15 reps per set.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
FallingEdge
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You are 32? Man, fucking beasts all over this place. That 30s yr strength.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Yeah 32 in december. And I meant 7 sets of 15. Fat fingered my phone.
Poindexter
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And you can do so pretty easily with the money you save from the membership. Doing a home gym was the best decision I ever made.
Home gym > commercial gym
No waiting around. No weird people staring at you. No rage inducing people who don't know what they're doing.
Good times.
A bench + barbell + dumbbells are all you need. A pull up bar would be awesome as well as a squat rack but the first 3 you can live with.
Home gym person here. It's not much, but for now it does the job. Just walking out the door provides plenty of the cardio.
FallingEdge
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I feel the same way as well. While I would enjoy working out at home, going to the gym provides a release and I have made some new friends as well.
I hate going to the gym near me. 2 squat machines and they're always in use. 2 flat benches also always in use. I'll be building myself a home gym by the end of the year.
I just need to figure out if I'm going squat rack + bench + bar/plates, or bench + dumbbells. Depends on what my budget will allow.
If I could only afford that, how would a bench + 85lbs dumbbells fare for starting? Squats/deadlifts might be a problem, but otherwise I think I could get a lot done. My reason is that my dad is selling off a good bench + Powerblocks, so I could get them for a decent price. It would also take up a lot less space, and space it as a serious premium where I'm at right now.
I just need to figure out if I'm going squat rack + bench + bar/plates, or bench + dumbbells. Depends on what my budget will allow.
If I could only afford that, how would a bench + 85lbs dumbbells fare for starting? Squats/deadlifts might be a problem, but otherwise I think I could get a lot done. My reason is that my dad is selling off a good bench + Powerblocks, so I could get them for a decent price. It would also take up a lot less space, and space it as a serious premium where I'm at right now.
Get a power rack+flat bench, barbell and plates. That set up is much more versatile and you can do all the cole lifts with it. I don't really see the point in making an investment if you wont be able to squat/ deadlift. In a power rack you can squat AND bench.
Later you can add one of those fancy dumbells with adjustable weights. You won't really ever need anything else.
I have a home gym. 2 benches, squat rack, dumbbell system to 125lb(Ironmaster). Lat pulldown, leg curl and extension. cable pull down on my rack, tons of weight.
Feels good man.
Oh wait. Getting divorced and wife taking the house.....It's all in storage now. Can't use it in my apartment. lol
It's all good though. i found that I love the Gold's gym I go to so I don't mind.
Feels good man.
Oh wait. Getting divorced and wife taking the house.....It's all in storage now. Can't use it in my apartment. lol
It's all good though. i found that I love the Gold's gym I go to so I don't mind.
Question for FitGAF experts.
I've been doing the SS MWF program in the OP for the past several months. I feel like I'd like to make some more progress, and I'm wondering if it's safe/smart to hit the gym 5 days a week instead of 3.
So, I've been doing:
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
I'm thinking of doing something like:
Monday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlifts - 1 set of 5
Pull-Ups - 3 sets of 8-15
Tuesday
Cardio
Overhead press
Arm work (curls, dips)
Ab work
Wednesday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlifts - 1 set of 5
Seated Rows
Thursday
Cardio
Overhead press
Arm work (curls, dips)
Ab 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
Does this present any issues? Will I be giving myself too little time to recover any of the muscle groups? Are there better 5-day programs that incorporate SS?
I've been doing the SS MWF program in the OP for the past several months. I feel like I'd like to make some more progress, and I'm wondering if it's safe/smart to hit the gym 5 days a week instead of 3.
So, I've been doing:
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
I'm thinking of doing something like:
Monday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlifts - 1 set of 5
Pull-Ups - 3 sets of 8-15
Tuesday
Cardio
Overhead press
Arm work (curls, dips)
Ab work
Wednesday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlifts - 1 set of 5
Seated Rows
Thursday
Cardio
Overhead press
Arm work (curls, dips)
Ab 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
Does this present any issues? Will I be giving myself too little time to recover any of the muscle groups? Are there better 5-day programs that incorporate SS?
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