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Fitness |OT4| Squat Booty, Summer Cuts, and Super Swoletrophy
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Just received this:
and these:
Time to assemble!
Do you squat that bench or something?
Didn't mean to rain on the parade, but that's why they can be so cheap. Sucks.
SquiddyCracker
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Soy ain't so bad anyway.
There's a Nike+ band that does that stuff too. You might like it!
Squats are not even going to cross my mind for awhile. My knees already went to shit when I was doing squats because of a very common patella tracking problem that I didn't know I had, that was not noticeable until squats exacerbated the issue. I would caution anyone to make sure their bodies are functionally working correctly before even attempting such a movement.
At some point I'll probably get a power rack if money/space/any roommate considerations permit. Although I don't know, there's few good reasons for me to be stronger than I am even right now.
Just received this:
and these:
Time to assemble!
Congrats. I have those. Good stuff. I need to get the 120 lbs extension.
That's the best bench and dumbbells I've ever used. I wish the bench was a bit lower to the ground though. It kinda screws me up when I bench press at home then go to the gym and the benches are much lower to the ground.
Was expensive but worth it imo. I cringed at the shipping cost.
it's all carbs, mang.
Zoe
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You might want to look into Garmin Forerunners.
Nah those are sodacavas.
Yeah I need to get the 120lb extensions too. I'm gonna have to go very high rep on flat bench with only 75lb dumbbells. I think it might work for most other things.
I originally bought some Bowflex dumbells but sent them back cause the weight plates were wobbly and unevenly weight distributed. I originally skipped over these cause they only go up to 75 lbs, but then I noticed the upgrades to 120 and 165lbs per dumbbell. If I ever get to the point where I need more than 120 I just need to stop working out. I don't want to look like a freak.
I bought the combo of the bench and dumbbells on their website, so I saved like 60 bucks, which effectively took care of half the shipping price.
I don't like bananas.
Last night, I wanted to finish off my back workout with a few sets of leg-raised chin-ups.
The closes chin-up bar was an Icarian Stretch Center that had three guys on it. I actually like to use it because I can stretch my legs between sets.
So, one guy is trying to show his buddies how to do chin-ups. He correctly holds the bar, but then he steps up on the supports. He starts off with his chin above the bar. He doesn't completely lower his body. His forehead barely clears the bar on his way down.
He does about 6 reps and he brags to buddies that he did the most. His friends each take a turn. One guy did 2 reps and the other guy just fell off the bar.
I really can't stand this mentality that some people think of the gym as a hangout.
The closes chin-up bar was an Icarian Stretch Center that had three guys on it. I actually like to use it because I can stretch my legs between sets.
So, one guy is trying to show his buddies how to do chin-ups. He correctly holds the bar, but then he steps up on the supports. He starts off with his chin above the bar. He doesn't completely lower his body. His forehead barely clears the bar on his way down.
He does about 6 reps and he brags to buddies that he did the most. His friends each take a turn. One guy did 2 reps and the other guy just fell off the bar.
I really can't stand this mentality that some people think of the gym as a hangout.
Yeah that's how I bought it. I use the bench for my flat barbell bench press but only use the dumbbells for incline so it's not so bad. Lately I've had to do 15 reps on incline for 4 sets at 75 but I usually go to the gym these days anyways so it's not that bad. It's great though when I don't feel like dragging my butt to the gym because I have the dumbbells, squat rack, barbell, bench, and 500 lbs of olympic plates.
We eat for nutrition, not for taste!
What kind of rack did you get and how much was it?
Also, if you have all that why even go to the gym at all?
Looks like Amazon has a ton more flavors of the Quest bars now...
Including a variety pack...so you can figure out which flavors you like best.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NVR3J8/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Including a variety pack...so you can figure out which flavors you like best.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NVR3J8/?tag=neogaf0e-20
RumblingRosco
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So, among carbs, where do raw oats stand, health-wise? I avoid as many processed carbs as possible, but fuck do I love oats. 1 cup of dry oats (the kind from the big tub, aka, no added sugar or anything stupid like that), 1 cup of whole milk, microwave for 4 minutes on medium, 1/2 tbsp of cinnamon, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder, some blueberries, mix it all in, top with 6-8 oz of the lowest-added sugar I can find Greek yogurt, BOOM. Amazing. Wash it down with a glass or two of water.
It's my go-to breakfast when I don't feel like making eggs.
It's my go-to breakfast when I don't feel like making eggs.
I like this line, but I'll do one a little better.
We eat for purpose, not for pleasure!
I just got a good deal on Craigslist for the rack. I believe it was the rack, a crappy bench, barbell, and 400lb olympic plates for 200 dollars.
I just like going there these days lately, there is still things I'm missing. Like after I squat I do heavy leg presses then extensions, leg curls, and calf raises. I can't deadlift at home because I sold my house and moved to an apartment. My patio is big enough for everything but I might get noise complaints if I deadlifted. I can pretty much do chest, shoulders and arms at home. Sometimes I squat then drive to the gym for the rest of my leg workout.....especially on Monday.
Oats are excellent. Oats, brown rice, sweet potatoes, broccoli, spinach. That's all I need.
I believe white rice is fine for you as well...I wouldn't go nuts on it though. Half cup cooked.
In fact, I'm making some cilantro/lime basmati rice tonight.
Steel cut oats are better because of their low GI, but they aren't bad.
Worth a read.
http://www.liftbigeatbig.com/2013/03/step-up-your-confidence-game.html?m=1
I especially like this part.
http://www.liftbigeatbig.com/2013/03/step-up-your-confidence-game.html?m=1
I especially like this part.
I wonder how coach's oats compare to steel cut. Seems like an in between thing but damn they taste so much better than regular oats and are quicker than steel cut.
It's what I get at Costco
http://www.coachsoats.com/
Doesn't matter as much for you non-diabetics anyways, but from what I read it seems they'd be similar to rolled oats.
Thanks, that was a nice article.
Nice, thanks. The part you quoted is so true.
Deadlift day and I went nuts on em. Busted through 225x8 and 230x8 no problem. I also tried to exercise what you guys told me last time about not bending your knees on the way down until the bar gets past them.
Felt really good man. I could probably start my set with 225 and do 12 rather than ending with them and doing 8.
Felt really good man. I could probably start my set with 225 and do 12 rather than ending with them and doing 8.
Bbbbbbbbb beast mode.
So at what point do I need to get a belt? Hurt my lower back a week ago, took a week off and was feeling better. Lifted again today and now my back is sore again. I'm not even lifting that much weight. My deadlift is at 205x5. This blows.
I know nothing about belts. Are they for safety or just to help your abs push against something or what?
I know nothing about belts. Are they for safety or just to help your abs push against something or what?
A belt is not meant for safety or to prevent injury. It allows the core to be tightened more assisting with lifts. I'd drop the weight and do a form check.
HisshouBuraiKen
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This article makes me feel warm and fuzzy on the inside.
What kind of patella tracking problem do you have? I have Osgood schlatter's knee (sp?) that runs in the males in my family. As far as I know, squats are okay for me. I use some light knee wraps, and am still pretty low in weights.. no problems in knees, just with my hip flexibility/soreness.
I had some leftover chicken from last night. Had a chicken breast, thigh, and wing. Has to be a lot of protein in all that.
This. People don't realize how they are there to help engage your abs. That's why belts that aren't the same width all the way around are stupid.
Okay, that's what I thought but needed to ask. I did drop the weight down 20 lbs from 225. Perhaps I should drop more?
We'd need to see a form video to really judge, maybe you needed more than a week off, or maybe you're doing something wrong. Hard to know.
This all reminded me that I forgot to wear my belt yesterday during deadlifts. Actually pretty happy I still was able to pull what I did. Good shit.
I like the bench, and the dumbbells seem like they'd be pretty useful. Do you have a barbell/rack also? If you had a power rack or squat rack and a decent barbell/plates, you could just work out at home.
So it turns out that my gym is being "modernized" which of course means that they are getting rid of most of the free weights (including the power rack) and replacing everything with shiny new useless piece of shit machines. They are only keeping one flat bench, one incline, and of course they are keeping the fucking smith machine and the pice of shit useless waste of space Hammer Strength Glute machine.
I'm so fucking pissed right now.
I'm so fucking pissed right now.
Offer to buy the power rack, bar, and weights. Then leave the gym and never go back.
Just inquired and they don't sell anything. Everything will be donated. This is a university gym, by the way.
Start a petition, talk to the dean, provide research, mention the poor performance of the university sports teams using ineffective equipment, mention that the gym can save a lot of money if it keeps more free weights around, talk to the head of the athletic department, mention that modernizing with free weights costs a fraction of machines and can look very shiny too, even on pamphlets for universities.
If you're willing to push this and the equipment hasn't been actually signed for yet, you still could stop the deal. Universitites respond to saving money, looking good for new students, the feeling of current students and the performance of their teams.
You also wouldn't just be doing this for yourself but for all other users of the facilities. Some machiens are there to stay and frankly should be, but it can get ridiculous.
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