Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
It's not that big of a deal, just peel/cut them off when they get bigger. I regularly pull heavy weight and have yet to have an issue.
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Fitness |OT4| Squat Booty, Summer Cuts, and Super Swoletrophy
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It's not that big of a deal, just peel/cut them off when they get bigger. I regularly pull heavy weight and have yet to have an issue.
you dont need healthy food to build up muscle lol. just protein and calories.
thats my theory anyways.
parrotbeak
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You got one of those blenders that can tear up anything? I think my blender motor would melt. It's pretty thick.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I got the mutha fuckin' ninja yo!
Edit: I might blend a bit at a time to be safe though.
Price Dalton
Member
Yeah, but paying attention to food quality can help you get all the micronutrients you need for testosterone production, muscle protein synthesis, etc, etc, that could enhance the results.
Getting enough cholesterol, for example, improves muscle/strength building.
Or vitamin A, which helps in testosterone production and which a high protein intake depletes.
Or how zinc prevents testosterone from being converted to estrogen.
This stuff can all help.
I would not do all that on Smolov. If you don't want to focus on squatting I would just skip it. Too much work to blow it all or risk injury by running HIIT
holy shit my Gold's has the worst AC system on the planet. Was about 90 degrees today in the gym. Quickly went from "haha I'm a badass other pussies can't lift in this heat" to "oh my god I'm going to faint and I have a headache fuck me".
Still did my 5/3/1 + BBB though. The girl in the yoga pants next to me mentally pushed me through. I gain a lot of intensity on my lifts when there's a hot chick in the area because I don't want to look like a wuss lol
Still did my 5/3/1 + BBB though. The girl in the yoga pants next to me mentally pushed me through. I gain a lot of intensity on my lifts when there's a hot chick in the area because I don't want to look like a wuss lol
Qwerty710710
a child left behind
I did some HIIT in 95 degree weather it sucked but it was satisfying at the end. I feel like doing it again tomorrow!!!!!
Reminds me of Track practice in high school, 100 degrees+ a lot of the time...
FleckSplat
Member
New leg press record of 695! And that was after squats (PR!) and deadlifts!
Plus, my weight is right where I want it to be at 199!
Oh yeahhhhh.
Plus, my weight is right where I want it to be at 199!
Oh yeahhhhh.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
What was your squat pr? I'm more interested in that. Grats regardless.
Holy mother of god am I dead after today's workout. 2+ years of not working out really screwed me over lol. Came back sore everywhere, can't even sit right or put pressure on stuff with my hands -_-. Time to rest for a day.
Not a fitness expert, but I throw the protein powder in a Greek Yogurt smoothie or milk. Makes it much more bearable.
Not a fitness expert, but I throw the protein powder in a Greek Yogurt smoothie or milk. Makes it much more bearable.
CliqWriter
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Yeah, I use milk. Can't stand the water mix.
Age:21
Height:6'2''
Weight:264
Goal:200
Current Training Schedule: None
Current Training Equipment Available: None
Comments:
So I'm 6'2, a big guy and my weight is 264 pounds. I want to lose 60 pounds at least, teach me GAF, how can I do this? I eat mainly 2 meals a day most of the time, breakfast 4 slices of bread with mostly cheese only every single day and we Puerto Ricans eat rice almost every single day for dinner with different combinations (beans, chicken, steak etc.) What exercises can I do to lose weight the easiest and what do I keep from my lame meals and which do I add? (I hate vegetables btw). Thanks GAF, I really want to lose the weight for my health and most importantly my self esteem.
Height:6'2''
Weight:264
Goal:200
Current Training Schedule: None
Current Training Equipment Available: None
Comments:
So I'm 6'2, a big guy and my weight is 264 pounds. I want to lose 60 pounds at least, teach me GAF, how can I do this? I eat mainly 2 meals a day most of the time, breakfast 4 slices of bread with mostly cheese only every single day and we Puerto Ricans eat rice almost every single day for dinner with different combinations (beans, chicken, steak etc.) What exercises can I do to lose weight the easiest and what do I keep from my lame meals and which do I add? (I hate vegetables btw). Thanks GAF, I really want to lose the weight for my health and most importantly my self esteem.
Etrian Oddity
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Wow... caught up with an old friend today. We both weighed 300 lbs two years ago. I now weigh 221, and he weighs 290.
Makes me realize I've got my shit straight, especially considering he admitted he doesn't try to lose weight anymore.
I still have a long way to go before I lose all this baby fat, though.
Makes me realize I've got my shit straight, especially considering he admitted he doesn't try to lose weight anymore.
I still have a long way to go before I lose all this baby fat, though.
Thanks guys, we're cool.
Two other things for the experts:
1. I love my whey/skim shakes with a banana on the side, but would like to switch it up once in a while with a good protein bar. I used to have this amazing chocolate/icing thing (30G protein) but I'm pretty sure it was really fuckin carby (41G) and high on the fat (12G):
Any recs? Is that kinda bar better before or after a workout? If I'm trying to lean up would that bar over a whey shake be a bad choice? I'm just trying very hard to have a super-clean diet because I'm decently close to my goal already, and because I can adjust my diet pretty easily because I still have decent metabolism, considering.
2. I saw a thing to try Cassein protein shakes before bed (instead of something like cottage cheese). Why would that be better than whey, and what's the difference?
That protein bar is so damn delicious though. Prefer to just about any candy bar lol.
Darren870
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You monster.
The bad news is that your diet looks pretty horrible in both frequency and quality. Keep the chicken and steak but toss the rest. You'll also need to learn to like veggies. Most times when people say they hate them it's a matter of how it's prepared.
Check out the pictures I posted here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=38881857&postcount=954
Everyone has different tastes but to me that all looks good and I know it tastes good. Chicken, shrimp, lean cuts of meat. Tons of veggies, some fruit, nuts, seeds. Lots of water.
The good news: if you're going from zero exercise and a terrible diet, nearly anything you do will produce results. If you put even a moderate effort in you should see quick progress. This will slow down over time, and then you'll have to remain consistent with it so find foods that work for you. Stuff you enjoy that will be easy to keep doing because you like it.
Same with exercise, pick something you like to do and go from there.
I'd say mid 300's 3x5 is pretty strong. It's all relative though I suppose. If you're 250 and a big guy it's not the same as being a skinny kid and working up to that. Your comment reminded me of this article though which i think it true:
http://70sbig.com/blog/2012/06/every-man-can-squat-405/
=(, did you use a lock?
Yes. The lock was gone. Happened to two other guys too. One guy just lost the lock and nothing else, the other lost his car keys. I was the only one to have his pants thrown in the trash and lost my wallet and phone.
Worst part is I never activated the find my phone feature on my iphone. I thought I did when I activated icloud but I guess I never went in and hit that button. I did it for my iPad but not my phone.
Actually that was probably the second worst thing. I happened to have my social security card in my wallet yesterday. That was probably the worst.
Yeah I bring my shit with me. I understand that you probably just went to straight to the gym from work?.....anyways sucks for you.
Escape Goat
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Did you tell the gym management? Just because they have signs up doesn't mean it absolve them from liability.
Brutal. I keep my wallet in my car and phone and keys on me. Since the gym is literally across the street, I never shower/change there.
I work out at lunch. Probably going to start leaving my wallet in my desk where I leave my iPad.
I did, they called the police. Told them everything that happened and they gave me a case number. I doubt they'll actually be able to do anything.
Because I work out at lunch I have to shower/change there. In fact, this happened while I was in the shower. Locked up my stuff, came back 10 minutes later and it was gone.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Good job man, keep it up!
Sucks man, sorry to hear that. At least you found your pants though.
Didn't think I needed one cause I'm super careful with my phone. I've never dropped it or misplaced it. The only time it's not with me is when I'm in the shower at the gym and it's in a locked locker.
I tried using it and it just had my iPad and the iPad 2 that I sold in the device list.
True and my pants had my keys and work security badge in them which were still there so that was a plus.
Best thing that happened yesterday was forgetting my debit card at home.
I'm going to buy a new barbell but I am concerned that I am not buying a quality item. Do you think Dick's Sporting Goods fitness gear brand is good enough?
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p...10793623&cp=4406646.4413986.12598195.12598197
I already have an olympic set, this would be an alternatie set to use.
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p...10793623&cp=4406646.4413986.12598195.12598197
I already have an olympic set, this would be an alternatie set to use.
Oh fuck, does that suck. Sorry to hear and I hope that it turns out well.
Use Almond Milk.
Are you exercising the same muscles two days in a row or something?
i am honestly not sure but my gut response is its probably trash.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Well, if I had any doubt that deadlifts are an almost full body exercise, I got a lesson today.
I tried 550 and failed (got it to my knees), but when I dropped the weight my right pec felt like it was pulling off my chest. I don't know if it was a cramp or what, but it felt weird.
Feels fine now though.
Did up to 510, then went for 550, probably should have done 535 again and only tried to go up 5 pounds at a time.
Dat ego.
Edit: Also this protein-absorption-myth-of-30-grams
I tried 550 and failed (got it to my knees), but when I dropped the weight my right pec felt like it was pulling off my chest. I don't know if it was a cramp or what, but it felt weird.
Feels fine now though.
Did up to 510, then went for 550, probably should have done 535 again and only tried to go up 5 pounds at a time.
Dat ego.
Edit: Also this protein-absorption-myth-of-30-grams
Age:23
Height:6'3''
Weight: 343 (Start) Currently: 338
Goal:250
Current Training Schedule: MWF: C25K program; TTHS: Compound Lifting (Squats, Deadlifts, Bent Over Rows, Bench Press, Shoulder Press, Upright Rows, Decline Sit ups)
Current Training Equipment Available: Gym Membership and Asics
Comments:
So I'm 6'3, a big guy and my weight is currently 338 pounds. I want to slim down as much as I can by the end of October because I want to get surgery (have super severe gynecomastia) and I want to be as healthy for it as possible. I know I cannot get to 250 in 5 months but I'd like to get below 300 and around 280-290 for the surgery. I've been doing the above schedule for about 2 weeks (this Saturday will make 2 weeks) and so far it I've lost 5 pounds.
As far as eating goes, I am not really about that low carb life but at the same time I am limiting myself and trying not to over eat. Usually just cereal for breakfast ( Cheerios, oatmeal, rasin bran) lots of veggies, lots of fish and chicken, and I only drink water.
So far it seems like my plan is working well but I am wondering if there is anything else that I can do to speed up the progress or should I just stick to this and let the weight melt away. Suggestions are more than welcome!
Height:6'3''
Weight: 343 (Start) Currently: 338
Goal:250
Current Training Schedule: MWF: C25K program; TTHS: Compound Lifting (Squats, Deadlifts, Bent Over Rows, Bench Press, Shoulder Press, Upright Rows, Decline Sit ups)
Current Training Equipment Available: Gym Membership and Asics
Comments:
So I'm 6'3, a big guy and my weight is currently 338 pounds. I want to slim down as much as I can by the end of October because I want to get surgery (have super severe gynecomastia) and I want to be as healthy for it as possible. I know I cannot get to 250 in 5 months but I'd like to get below 300 and around 280-290 for the surgery. I've been doing the above schedule for about 2 weeks (this Saturday will make 2 weeks) and so far it I've lost 5 pounds.
As far as eating goes, I am not really about that low carb life but at the same time I am limiting myself and trying not to over eat. Usually just cereal for breakfast ( Cheerios, oatmeal, rasin bran) lots of veggies, lots of fish and chicken, and I only drink water.
So far it seems like my plan is working well but I am wondering if there is anything else that I can do to speed up the progress or should I just stick to this and let the weight melt away. Suggestions are more than welcome!
WTF they had bolt cutters on them?
You can go to the big 3 credit agencies online and put a watch on your SS# to alert you of any activity. I recommend doing that asap and going to the social security administration and alert them immediately (not sure what they do other than issue you a new card).
So my belt came yesterday, got the one Shogun recommended from EliteFTS. Now I'm curious which lifts I should be using it for. For big lifts I do Squats, Deads, OHP, Bench, laying tricep extentions (I know rip considers them the 4th big lift), and power cleans. I assume squats and deads, but I've heard talk of the other lifts as well.
whenever i get one, im just gonna use it for squats and deads. i've also seen dudes using them for bench but they are benching like 405+
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I use mine for OHP/Military press, Bench, Squad and Dead. (so all the main lifts.)
Also, take a week or so breaking that thing in.
Yeah its stiff as hell. How did you go about breaking it in?
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