Wow, sounds like complete amateur hour.
Yeah, I usually try to go on my lunch break. Far fewer people, and usually, today being an exception, less shenanigans.
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Fitness |OT4| Squat Booty, Summer Cuts, and Super Swoletrophy
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Wow, sounds like complete amateur hour.
Yeah, I usually try to go on my lunch break. Far fewer people, and usually, today being an exception, less shenanigans.
But prepare for the beach body crew in may.
"I have one month until I'm going to the beach!"
One thing I do find sad is I see the same few people on my Facebook always posting "ok, NOW I'm getting back to the gym." They post some pictures of themselves post workout and sweaty, mention their goal ("wedding is almost here!") And then fall off...again and again and again.
Old habits die hard, you know?
lol so true, I once went 11:00 am on freaking thursday and thought " Everybody is at work/school, I'll be able to enjoy myself and take my time watching form and basically do what I want".
but there was this ONE guy who wouldn't move the fuck away from the only small Squat/Deadlift non-smith machine area in my gym (yeah, cheap gym).
as that didn't work, I just go straight there regardless of the hour and ask whatever guy is there how long he needs, he will up his pace and I use whatever time he needs to warm-up back/shoulders/etc. doing light bodyweight and stretching in the nearby area, it has worked much better than expecting the place to be emtpy at an specific hour.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Mornings or bust. Nothing like going going after work and seeing 6 person workout groups watching their buddies get swole.
Survival of the fittest.
theytookourjobz
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http://i.imgur.com/U33Sklx.jpg
Starting week twelve of eating clean, no cheats. Probably could cut down my fruit intake to lose a bit of stubborn belly fat. Pleased overall though.
Starting week twelve of eating clean, no cheats. Probably could cut down my fruit intake to lose a bit of stubborn belly fat. Pleased overall though.
I've seen this before. Also people doing push-ups with weights on their back too.
I saw a guy with what looked like a white mullet that resembled a poodle stapled to his head doing lat pulldowns.
I think I got the short end of the stick.
Dump her
That's awesome though. Time to lift big!
I'm going to be smart and still give it today and tomorrow. Back to the gym on Friday if it holds up though.
Apparently sleeping with your arm held up awkwardly above you isn't good for your shoulder. Who would've thought?
Yeah i messed up my shoulder sleeping with my arm under my wife before we were married.
We have a king bed now
First day of Starting Strength was yesterday. First time ever doing squats, so I took it pretty slow and worked up to my starting weight (according to method in the wiki), which I determined to be 95 lbs. I can already tell that doing squats and deadlifts is going to be intense, I feel like deads already took so much out of me that doing squats same day is going to be a challenge once newb gains wear off. I still started low because I know it's going to get real tough, real fast. I recorded a video of my form on the exercises and sent it to a friend that's been doing the routine for quite a while, and he critiqued quite a bit. Little too self conscious to post form videos here yet.
Anybody ever have problems going to sleep after working out? I seem to only have this problem after I do a pretty intense workout, but I had finished working out 4 hours before I tried to go to sleep. Sleep is important obviously, so I couldn't afford to lay there forever before going to sleep, so after half an hour I took half a pill of melatonin. That did the trick of course, but then I feel groggy the next morning.
Anybody ever have problems going to sleep after working out? I seem to only have this problem after I do a pretty intense workout, but I had finished working out 4 hours before I tried to go to sleep. Sleep is important obviously, so I couldn't afford to lay there forever before going to sleep, so after half an hour I took half a pill of melatonin. That did the trick of course, but then I feel groggy the next morning.
Yeah i messed up my shoulder sleeping with my arm under my wife before we were married.
We have a king bed now
We have a queen. It isn't the size, it's the damn position she wants to be in the "cuddle". I flat out told her I can't lay that way anymore though, it's wrecking my shoulder.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
First week of Starting Strength: "Hot dog, this is easy, I'm a regular AlienShogun"
Second week of Starting Strength: "FUCK Squats. FUCK Deadlifts. FUCK EVERYTHING."
Second week of Starting Strength: "FUCK Squats. FUCK Deadlifts. FUCK EVERYTHING."
I need to get some new running shoes, since my current pair is four years old. I have been looking around, and I want to know what some of you think of these particular shoes:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058XPT82/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I am doing the couch to 5k program, and I have been running on the roads/sidewalk (preparing myself for the Navy).
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058XPT82/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I am doing the couch to 5k program, and I have been running on the roads/sidewalk (preparing myself for the Navy).
Shit, maybe this is what's causing the shoulder pain for me too. Fucking twin beds.
If you're together in a twin bed, I'd be shocked if it wasn't causing you problems!
It really made all the difference.
Got my son's 4 month check-up yesterday and my wife also got me scheduled since I haven't seen the doctor for a routine check-up this century.
First thing that is funny is that I'm told I am at the upper end of a "normal" BMI - 24.5. Then it's noticed that I've put on over 15 pounds since my last visit 5 months ago for flu shots and such. There was considerable dismay when I told them that this was intentional and I didn't even remember to mention I was heavier but I've since settled down. Of course I was told to buck this trend.
Sentiment changes in short order when the doctor actually starts the examination and feels my aorta on my abdomen, which is apparently abnormal. Worried about my weight only moments ago I'm now called "skinny". When testing for leg reflexes and such the doctor looks and my legs and says "You squat a lot, don't you?" Why yes, doctor, I do. Then I get a piece of completely unexpected advice. "Your vastus lateralis is noticably bigger than your vastus medialis" - same problem Falling Edge has expressed though given our disparity in size it's obviously on a different scale - "You should work on getting the medialis bigger to offset any possible pressure on your knee from the disparity in strength and size." That's paraphrasing on that last part - specific concerns were mentioned that I've since forgotten since all I heard was that a doctor was on board with bigger tree trunks.
The last piece of the visit I'm still waiting on is bloodwork results. The doctor's only concern since I am healthy in all empirical respects was my cholesterol levels. I told the doctor I eat heartily and consume vast quantities of red meat and eggs. This brings up some red flags, but really I have no idea what I'll see either. I'll get the results in later this morning or afternoon, and so the next phase of my bulk depends entirely upon what's discovered in my bloodwork. If something is amiss, I'll "clean" bulk and slowly build up. If I'm healthy I'll resume my quest to cultivate mass.
My son's appointment went well too, and so far as fitness for a 4 month is concerned, he's healthy. Cranky, given he received a needle in either leg, but healthy.
First thing that is funny is that I'm told I am at the upper end of a "normal" BMI - 24.5. Then it's noticed that I've put on over 15 pounds since my last visit 5 months ago for flu shots and such. There was considerable dismay when I told them that this was intentional and I didn't even remember to mention I was heavier but I've since settled down. Of course I was told to buck this trend.
Sentiment changes in short order when the doctor actually starts the examination and feels my aorta on my abdomen, which is apparently abnormal. Worried about my weight only moments ago I'm now called "skinny". When testing for leg reflexes and such the doctor looks and my legs and says "You squat a lot, don't you?" Why yes, doctor, I do. Then I get a piece of completely unexpected advice. "Your vastus lateralis is noticably bigger than your vastus medialis" - same problem Falling Edge has expressed though given our disparity in size it's obviously on a different scale - "You should work on getting the medialis bigger to offset any possible pressure on your knee from the disparity in strength and size." That's paraphrasing on that last part - specific concerns were mentioned that I've since forgotten since all I heard was that a doctor was on board with bigger tree trunks.
The last piece of the visit I'm still waiting on is bloodwork results. The doctor's only concern since I am healthy in all empirical respects was my cholesterol levels. I told the doctor I eat heartily and consume vast quantities of red meat and eggs. This brings up some red flags, but really I have no idea what I'll see either. I'll get the results in later this morning or afternoon, and so the next phase of my bulk depends entirely upon what's discovered in my bloodwork. If something is amiss, I'll "clean" bulk and slowly build up. If I'm healthy I'll resume my quest to cultivate mass.
My son's appointment went well too, and so far as fitness for a 4 month is concerned, he's healthy. Cranky, given he received a needle in either leg, but healthy.
I am fan of Mizuno shoes, myself. They have everything from thin shoes for prone running, distance, etc. However, I'm no expert with that. I generally get info on running/endurance shit from my boy that runs Ironmans.
I hate cuddling in bed, always makes my arm fall completely asleep. Plus, I just can't sleep that way. It makes me want to do other things, which are perfectly fine with me, but if I'm wanting to actually sleep, it's never that way.
Do you guys think BCAA pills are as good as the powder? Wondering because the capsules are significantly cheaper.
Do you guys think BCAA pills are as good as the powder? Wondering because the capsules are significantly cheaper.
Easier to ingest the amount you need via powder, otherwise you're taking in 8 to 10 pills a day.
not saying VJ is doing SS wrong but is this reaction in the second week a sign that he may not be doing the program?
I remember there was this explanation by Rippetoe about how is very easy to fail at doing SS if one doesn't pay attention to other variables besides the lifts
Anton Sugar
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Form check!
Deadlift 425x1 @ 204 lbs.
Okay, so I am trying to figure out why my deadlift is only 5-10 lbs heavier than my squat. You'll notice that 425 is pretty smooth--I could maybe have gotten 3, but the variation of 5/3/1 I'm on calls for just hitting the prescribed reps.
However, squatting 420x1 last week was similarly "easy"--I could have definitely had 2 reps, but just got 1.
I am expecting my dead to be 30-50 lbs heavier than my squat, so I have to think there is something with my form. Some advice I've already gotten:
-Don't spend so much time in the whole, or at least in the "squatted" position--a big deadlifter at my gym said he may grip the bar, but stay kinda straight legged until he's ready to pull. At that point, he basically pulls the bar and himself "into" position and lifts
-Set my hips a bit higher. I have short legs and a long torso, so it's easy for me to do a "deep" deadlift position, but maybe if I raised my hips a bit, it would help my leverage.
Any thoughts are welcome--thanks.
Deadlift 425x1 @ 204 lbs.
Okay, so I am trying to figure out why my deadlift is only 5-10 lbs heavier than my squat. You'll notice that 425 is pretty smooth--I could maybe have gotten 3, but the variation of 5/3/1 I'm on calls for just hitting the prescribed reps.
However, squatting 420x1 last week was similarly "easy"--I could have definitely had 2 reps, but just got 1.
I am expecting my dead to be 30-50 lbs heavier than my squat, so I have to think there is something with my form. Some advice I've already gotten:
-Don't spend so much time in the whole, or at least in the "squatted" position--a big deadlifter at my gym said he may grip the bar, but stay kinda straight legged until he's ready to pull. At that point, he basically pulls the bar and himself "into" position and lifts
-Set my hips a bit higher. I have short legs and a long torso, so it's easy for me to do a "deep" deadlift position, but maybe if I raised my hips a bit, it would help my leverage.
Any thoughts are welcome--thanks.
I'm by no means a deadlift expert but my deadlift is also only 10 lbs heavier than my squat (410 for squat and 420 for deadlift 1rep maxes @ ~148) but from the video, it seems like you were weaker from the floor initially. I also have the same issue according to my lifting buddy. I'll look like I have trouble getting it off the ground but make the lockout look easy. I've read and been told to improve that initial get up and to do that you have to improve your initial force off the ground. A couple things to improve that would be deficit deadlifts and speed pulls, which is also why I'm looking to give the Westside template a try.
This article has many good suggestions:
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online...raining_performance_repair/deadlift_diagnosis
The quick ass bounce you did up and down to set your grip is going to cost you some tightness. This is how I do my DLs, and it sets me perfectly every time:
When you do that quick up and down, you may pull with your back more than your glutes, which is no bueno.
Gotcha, looking at the nutritional facts for the pills vs Xtend for example, the powder does have a lot more per serving.
Well I think it might have been a little tongue in cheek. What seemed like it was easy on day one seems a lot heavier when you've added 50 pounds onto your squat in two weeks. If you start at 95 lbs, then you can double your squat in under a month.
It's true though that if you don't eat right, get some sleep and monitor other physical activity (ie running 10k every day will mess up your ability to recover and adapt), you will hit walls you'd otherwise breeze through. A lot of it is mental too; when your squat starts getting into the high 200s and beyond, squats can feel HEAVY even when you can do them, and the effort required activates your fight-or-flight response system which makes things intense and scary. Willpower!
reggieandTFE
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Having to stop the end of a chest workout due to shoulder pain performing cable flyes is bad times. Irritating, given heavy pressing movements are relatively pain/stress free.
No matter where you are on the bed, she will subconsciously find you and annex your sleeping space.
I know how you feel, bro.
No matter where you are on the bed, she will subconsciously find you and annex your sleeping space.
Well I am going at parallel with my legs so it's not really a half-squat, right?. Like my ass is definitely going beneath my knees when I hit the bottom of my squat, but I'm most certainly not going as to grass. That's not that bad right?
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
Been attempting standing ab wheel rollouts. Thought I had a really strong core... nope. Fell flat on my face at the bottom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vfTLXQUZeI
Well I am going at parallel with my legs so it's not really a half-squat, right?. Like my ass is definitely going beneath my knees when I hit the bottom of my squat, but I'm most certainly not going as to grass. That's not that bad right?
You only need to go low enough to where the top of the leg is parallel.
theytookourjobz
Junior Member
YouTube the video of Trent Richardson or RG3 working out. Both guys lift ridiculous weight. Forget their exact numbers but the strength coach at Bama said Richardson was such a beast he had to limit the weight he could use.
Nothing wrong with that.
I consider them as machine exercises.
Here's what daily fasting, 2-3 dozen eggs a week, 4-5 nights of red meat for dinner and copious quantities of whey protein does for my blood cholesterol:
Total Cholesterol: 154mg/dL
LDL: 96mg/dL
HDL: 51mg/dL
Triglycerides: 36mg/dL
LDL/HDL Ratio: 1.9
If anything I'm wondering if numbers here are too low, but I suppose that's to be discussed with the doctor.
Total Cholesterol: 154mg/dL
LDL: 96mg/dL
HDL: 51mg/dL
Triglycerides: 36mg/dL
LDL/HDL Ratio: 1.9
If anything I'm wondering if numbers here are too low, but I suppose that's to be discussed with the doctor.
It's a grey area. I'd consider them closer to free weights, as you have the ability to move the grips in any direction and there's no set path for the resistance. They aren't free weights though, and I sometimes question the usefulness of cable movements in a workout program. Maybe kneeling cable pulldowns or something?
Those are football players though, alot of NBA guys are notorious for not spending enough time in the weight room
If im not mistaken, the bench press @ the nba draft combine is set at 185 not the 225 the NFL is
Here's what daily fasting, 2-3 dozen eggs a week, 4-5 nights of red meat for dinner and copious quantities of whey protein does for my blood cholesterol:
Total Cholesterol: 154mg/dL
LDL: 96mg/dL
HDL: 51mg/dL
Triglycerides: 36mg/dL
LDL/HDL Ratio: 1.9
If anything I'm wondering if numbers here are too low, but I suppose that's to be discussed with the doctor.
im not a doctor but that looks perfect to me.
Hey there guys. I used to be a gym rat in Japan when I was in the Air Force but after getting out and coming back to America I've gotten lazy and out of shape. Normally running and exercise would get me back together but I'm an ectomorph with a high metabolism. I didn't realize it but in Japan I was doing a lot of isolation type exercises with the only real core stuff was the leg press and bench press. My question is: what exercises should I be doing to build myself up? 6'0", 161lbs by the way.
Did you read the OP?
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