I'm not surprised. Some of my best weigh-ins have come after a weekend of cheating.
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I'm not surprised. Some of my best weigh-ins have come after a weekend of cheating.
Huh? Why do you think that is? Interesting.
Thats the most annoying part, they ask for advice about how I accomplish things, but it sounds like too much work, so cereal it is!
Fucking ignorance.
Could be anything from a bump up in metabolism to water from depleted fat cells being drained thru alcohol or other means.
I don't really question it any longer.
The weight you lost though is honestly because of the work you put in earlier in the week, not because of the cheat. It's water weight being removed from the body.
edit: Also this
ThingontheFloor
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Annoying workout yesterday. Showed up at the gym at my normal time and while usually at least 1 of the 2 squat racks are available, both were occupied by 2 guys, bro-ing it up and talking to each other the entire time. In between sets, they'd leave their weights on, go elsewhere to work on arms, do pull ups, basically taking for-fuckin-ever with the rack. I didn't ask how much longer they'd be (my mistake) and after a half hour, decided to use the lone smith machine for squatting, albeit at a lower weight. Stupid decision, everything felt off, and after my 3rd set I felt an uncomfortable shooting pain in my left foot. Never again!
First time my routine had been thrown off like that so it felt like a wasted workout, next time I'll just ask but I thought maybe common courtesy would've meant they didn't need them both for almost an hour.
First time my routine had been thrown off like that so it felt like a wasted workout, next time I'll just ask but I thought maybe common courtesy would've meant they didn't need them both for almost an hour.
Screw that. 30 minutes occupying the rack? Unforgivable. Like you said, next time just go up and politely ask how many more sets they have. It tends to light a fire under some people's ass.
Yeah, if you need that, just ask how many sets they have left or if you can work in. Most times they'll either hurry up what they're doing or let you work in.
Fuck that. If you leave the rack to go work arms, it is now an open rack.
ThingontheFloor
Member
Yeah, will do. I was just giving them the benefit of the doubt because I wouldn't expect someone to load up weights on the rack and keep them there while they went off to the free weight area next to it and work their arms, etc. and then go back to the rack to do another set, and rinse repeat. Hate to complain because it's a small gym, but it's not worth messing up my workout over it.
FallingEdge
Member
Evo was fun. I feel tiny and fat rofl.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Ow3OVaki4
Me losing to Kokujin @ VF5. Stream chat said that I look big and mean haha.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Ow3OVaki4
Me losing to Kokujin @ VF5. Stream chat said that I look big and mean haha.
I'll leave to superset pullups but that is time most people would be using to rest. I'd be pissed if someone tried to swipe it while I was gone for 30 seconds and only 15 feet away.
Yeah, that's why it's best to just ask.
I had to use the rack for my bench press yesterday because Monday is bench day so after I finished squatting I had to stay in the rack for bench. I hated doing it but it was my only option. I hate Mondays (bench days). Also Wednesday (bench day). Friday is party day (nobody at gym).
To each their own, but at my gym too often guys leave the rack to go do 3 other things, but still try to claim they're on it. No, they aren't, and I pay my membership to use the equipment, and if it is sitting unused while you go curl and bench, I'm taking it.
I have a personal theory that any time a group of young men come into the gym together, it's bench day.
That's fact.
Yeah but its sitting unused while people rest by that logic.
kevo_huevo
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nice, didnt know there were any fgc folks in this thread. you happen to play marvel or check out the fgtv stream? you and drew grimey should have a strongman contest lol
I suppose, but I still see that as that person using that piece of equipment. I don't feel anyone's membership includes the right to tie up multiple pieces of equipment for their convenience.
You want to rest for 5 minutes between sets, go for it.
You want to go use a bench, now you've changed which area you are designating as yours, and I'm taking the rack.
glaringradio
Member
Hullo GAF, been wanting to post this for a long long time, but for a good long time I was in serious denial about how unfit I am and generally unhappy with the condition my body is in.
A bit of background:
5ft 10
196lbs
Used to be a smoker but I quit that 7 months ago and expected losing weight and getting into shape to be even easier than quitting a horrible habit I had for 10 years. Turns out the perfect remedy to quitting smoking was to eat loads of junk food and generally be quite lazy and never leave the house.
So now here I am, just started a new job, I quite enjoy cycling but it really takes it out of me. There are no gyms anywhere near by, the ones the closest are far away and rather expensive (we're talking £40-60 a month expensive) so the costs for travelling would build upon the pre-existing expense.
I think my main downfall is that I really don't enjoy eating healthily? And I don't mean that in the usual way, where people say that all healthy food is bad for you, but I literally mean I can't eat vegetables mainly without wretching and then progressing to vomitting. I'm aware it's most likely a psychological thing, as I used to eat them when younger, but nowadays it's like my pallet just can't stomach them.
I'm okay eating fruit, okay with all meat, I've been trying to cut out breads and sugars but not doing very well.
So really, GAF, if you could help me get on my way to being a healthy and productive human being, I would be forever grateful. I'm only earning minimum wage, so I have around about £150-200 to spend on food each month at a stretch. Currently my only method of exercise is my bike, which I take to and from work every day. I've tried jogging and doing push-ups/sit ups in the mornings and evenings but it seriously takes it out of me and I can barely manage 5 minutes of jogging, with maybe 10 push-ups or sit-ups maximum.
This has really just come up on me through being lazy going off to university, but now that I'm out in the proper world I want to nip it in the bud before it spirals out of control even more.
Please help, please. I'm not asking for an entire eating/exercise plan (although that would be awesome as I'm damn good at following things obsessively) but just some sort of clue where to get started. I'm aware of various diets (atkins/keto/etc.) but they all seem like they're going to be very expensive as they rely on loads of fresh meat which I can't really afford on my salary.
Apologies for the long post, I await any and all responses.
Sincerely,
A person completely fed up with themselves.
A bit of background:
5ft 10
196lbs
Used to be a smoker but I quit that 7 months ago and expected losing weight and getting into shape to be even easier than quitting a horrible habit I had for 10 years. Turns out the perfect remedy to quitting smoking was to eat loads of junk food and generally be quite lazy and never leave the house.
So now here I am, just started a new job, I quite enjoy cycling but it really takes it out of me. There are no gyms anywhere near by, the ones the closest are far away and rather expensive (we're talking £40-60 a month expensive) so the costs for travelling would build upon the pre-existing expense.
I think my main downfall is that I really don't enjoy eating healthily? And I don't mean that in the usual way, where people say that all healthy food is bad for you, but I literally mean I can't eat vegetables mainly without wretching and then progressing to vomitting. I'm aware it's most likely a psychological thing, as I used to eat them when younger, but nowadays it's like my pallet just can't stomach them.
I'm okay eating fruit, okay with all meat, I've been trying to cut out breads and sugars but not doing very well.
So really, GAF, if you could help me get on my way to being a healthy and productive human being, I would be forever grateful. I'm only earning minimum wage, so I have around about £150-200 to spend on food each month at a stretch. Currently my only method of exercise is my bike, which I take to and from work every day. I've tried jogging and doing push-ups/sit ups in the mornings and evenings but it seriously takes it out of me and I can barely manage 5 minutes of jogging, with maybe 10 push-ups or sit-ups maximum.
This has really just come up on me through being lazy going off to university, but now that I'm out in the proper world I want to nip it in the bud before it spirals out of control even more.
Please help, please. I'm not asking for an entire eating/exercise plan (although that would be awesome as I'm damn good at following things obsessively) but just some sort of clue where to get started. I'm aware of various diets (atkins/keto/etc.) but they all seem like they're going to be very expensive as they rely on loads of fresh meat which I can't really afford on my salary.
Apologies for the long post, I await any and all responses.
Sincerely,
A person completely fed up with themselves.
SquiddyCracker
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Hey, I've made a thread on body/mind/spiritual self-improvement, and am looking for people interested in writing up a guide on how to improve one or several aspects of the body.
If no one is interested I shall try to write something together using the useful OP as a base (after permission, of course), but I'm sure there are people here that are more knowledgeable than me when it comes to fitness.
Thread.
If no one is interested I shall try to write something together using the useful OP as a base (after permission, of course), but I'm sure there are people here that are more knowledgeable than me when it comes to fitness.
Thread.
I get it. But if I take 30 sec to go do some pullups and come back to rest for 30 sec I don't think its right for someone to try and take the rack. Like you said, to each their own.
How are people supposed to know you're still occupying the first piece of equipment if you've moved onto something else? I think if you're going to superset you should do it with a partner so you can alternate, not leaving a misleading vacancy.
I think I'm allergic to almonds maybe...just ate an ounce and have a fairly bad stomach ache.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/294643-stomach-pain-after-eating-almonds/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/294643-stomach-pain-after-eating-almonds/
Because I have a towel and water on the rack. Pullup bars are a community piece of equipment too. Everyone rotates in and out. It's not like you can take it for 10 minutes.
I have a question, I have been doing deadlifts for the past month or so and during the actual movement my lower back feels fine (no pains) but later on in the day or even the next morning, my lower back is really tight. For example if I am sitting down and I put my chin to my chest, I can feel my lower back stretching and it hurts a bit (nothing debilitating) or another example, if I am slouching in my chair and I try to lean forward, again my lower back hurts. I am possibly doing my deadlifts wrong? Is it just muscle soreness? Maybe I am sleeping in a bad position ( sleep on a couch by the way)? Any help would be appreciated 
Quick Info
6' 3"
332 (lost 11 lbs YAY!!)
Deadlifting about 195 lbs
Doing Conventional Deadlifts as described in the OP
Quick Info
6' 3"
332 (lost 11 lbs YAY!!)
Deadlifting about 195 lbs
Doing Conventional Deadlifts as described in the OP
"These two players Kokujin and Fallingedge are manly looking men. Not just that but they both play manly ass characters. Just a video full of men, fists and testosterone. Manmode video."
Who wrote this? lol.
mysticwhip
Banned
what works the lower chest, incline or decline pushups?
mysticwhip
Banned
so i'm guessing the sternal fibres are lower chest? google images doesn't really help.
Sat new prs in both squat (115kg) and bench (70kg) today. Feels pretty good! Haven't been this exhausted in a long time. My bodyweight is 71,2kg, so I might finally do that next time I bench. Or maybe not... I could just barely force up the two last reps today, so another 2,5kg might be too big a leap next time.
Guys, I have some sort of bad injury inn my upper back. I have no idea how it happened, but it feels like a pinched nerve, right behind my left scapula. I can do everything except for dips. For some reason that motion is really painful. So I have taken dips out of my routine until I feel heeled up. The problem is that it's been three weeks and it still persists. I feel no pain doing normal activities. Does a pinched nerve sound like a correct diagnosis? If so, how long does it take to heal? Should I go see a doctor/chiropractor?
I just wanted to comment that this particular programing is the best, by far, programming I've ever been on. While I have no real desire to get up to serious powerlifting numbers, being able to be on a body building program that actually increases strength is amazing. I feel strong, look lean, and get in and out of the gym quicker than most people.
It's really an amazing program.
Well for bench presses decline works lower chest and incline works upper chest, so I'm guessing when it comes to pushups these would have the opposite effect.
It's the variation I've been using for three months now and I love it. I kept BBB for my squat days since I was really enjoying the gains I was making, but I feel like my legs are starting to fall behind, while my butt is getting stronger and larger. I think I'm going to switch to the BB routine for legs tonight.
Glad to hear that you've quit smoking and are looking to get into shape. First things first. If you are unfit, then yes, running and exercise is going to be tough. Nobody here started benching 225 their first day at the gym!
I would continue with the biking and work running and body weight exercises into it. If you haven't run in a long time then any amount of running is going to be hard. Same goes for body weight squats, situps, or pushups. You just have to suck it up and do it everyday. It will get easier but it will take time.
As for diet, you're going to have to make some adjustments. Have you tried hiding vegetables in your food? You know, blending them up and cooking them in? Or, you could try and be an adult and eat your veggies. If not, then a multi vitamin will help.
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
172.2 this morning, down almost 10.
Jaladinozozo
Banned
I changed my split up a bit. Is this any better or should I drop the curls since I am already doing so much back work?
A)
Dips
Military Press
Bench
Squat
Ring Pushups (off dip bar)
Dip Bar Leg Raises
B)
Pullups
Bent Over Rows
Deadlift
Laying Ring Rows (off pullup bar)
Barbell Curls
Hanging Leg Raises
Major_Lazer
Member
Popped a blood vessel in my eye last night pushing too hard on the leg press. Left eye went completely red, looked like I was out of some horror movie. Scared the shit out of me but hopefully it ain't anything serious.
Nice, there's a topic for everything around here.
Guys, I'm a sedentary skinny male who will attempt to remove a bit of lower back and thigh fat by drastically reducing carbs intake and running from 30 to 60 minutes a day, before I get serious about getting fit. Do you think that's a good plan? Carbs are the only thing wrong with my diet, I'd say. I completely avoid sugar, I drink tons of water, I love veggies, fish and chicken and rarely eat red meat. But yeah, dat bread.
Thanks in advance!
Guys, I'm a sedentary skinny male who will attempt to remove a bit of lower back and thigh fat by drastically reducing carbs intake and running from 30 to 60 minutes a day, before I get serious about getting fit. Do you think that's a good plan? Carbs are the only thing wrong with my diet, I'd say. I completely avoid sugar, I drink tons of water, I love veggies, fish and chicken and rarely eat red meat. But yeah, dat bread.
Thanks in advance!
Best to get it checked out by a doctor. Do you know if you have high blood pressure?
So I have two metal plates in my body, one in each leg (both below the knee)
I have fallen in love with running again but the impact has made my legs feel a weird type of pain around the plates.
What are the best options for a low impact workout for my legs that I can replace as cardio for running? I am talking more of the machines available at the gym or alternative methods in the wild. I know swimming is nice but I suck at swimming.
I have fallen in love with running again but the impact has made my legs feel a weird type of pain around the plates.
What are the best options for a low impact workout for my legs that I can replace as cardio for running? I am talking more of the machines available at the gym or alternative methods in the wild. I know swimming is nice but I suck at swimming.
Try elliptical machines. They closely resemble running but with pretty much no impact on the knees. This is what I use with pretty good results.
Major_Lazer
Member
Yeh my GF told me to check it out but I thought I'd wait it out but that's because I have a major aversion to docs, 24 years and I've been 3 times. No idea about blood pressure might be something to look into, it happened to a cousin of mine last year when I was at the gym with him and it seemed like it happened when he exerted extra effort into a movement especially leg exercises.
Could be a breathing issue. Were you holding your breath?
Heh, there's an exact topic on leg workouts and this at BB.com:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=196290&page=1
ThingontheFloor
Member
I wouldn't worry about it, a broken blood vessel in the eye is typically harmless and will clear up in about 2 weeks. I know someone that got one from pooping. You can even get them from coughing or sneezing; it just happens.
Its just different gyms. I don't see anyone leave for 30 seconds so that's never been a thing. They take off for 10 minutes.
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