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Fitness |OT5| Intermittent Farting, Wrist Curls and Hammer Strength Machine Spotters
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I'd probably eat the pizzas in a day... the donuts not so much
You know I think I'm going to give this is a shot. I've been shying away because ultimately I want good bench press form so I have to practice it to get that, but I'm tired of not seeing results after so long.
I also don't like to call over random spotters because I can't trust them still so this will at least help with that besides relieving me of "mediocre" days.
EDIT: Those are also dunkin donut muffins and a few crumbly donut shits so not only do those muffins sucks ass invariably everything combined will be dry as fuck. You ever eat so much dry shit that you feel it begin to build in your throat and you start to feel like you're eating sand?
That shit ain't for the Rock, nah, with that money I'd never eat asscakes, dude prolly has em made in some san francisco shit and flown into his castle by johnny depp dropping fucking glaze and sprinkles as he comes.
I used to be able to eat a lot of stuff for my cheat meals but I don't know what happened because now I can't even finish a medium pizza and some chips. I used to be able to eat a large pizza, a bigass bag of chips, a slice of cake, and a box of Rainbow Nerds. Not anymore.
I'm 6'2" 220lb and I look like a beanpole with love handles. When I started lifting 2 years ago I was 160lb. If I'm a beanpole at 220lb just imagine how I looked when I was 160lb.
Neffarias_Bredd
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I struggled to eat a regular bag of skittles last night. Too much sweetness or something...never thought I'd hear myself say that
Maybe this will shift the direction of the thread. My top three favorite exercises are pullups, squats, and OHP.
My favorites are Deadlift, (because its the one lift I'm not abysmal at); bench and chin-ups.
I loathe squats with all my heart and I fear them with all my soul. Nothing in this worlds scares me like heavy squats.
Jesus, I just had quite the conversation with a workmate...
He wanted to know how to train certain muscles at home and I explained him what to do using dumbbells or elastic bands he could buy for cheap and then he asked about my gym and how much it costed. Then he surprised me saying it was so expensive, and how he could never understand how people would go there.
Then we did (asked by him) some maths to see how much I was paying per hour of gym (I go about 1 hour every day, 5 days a week) and how much I was losing every day I didn't go, etc... and then he said (seriously) that the iPhone was so much better because of how much you use it compared to the gym and how it was better to spend money on it.
I tried to tell him you can't compare either and how owning an iPhone would hardly make you any healthier so that'd be one positive thing towards the gym, but he would not agree.. now I'm listening to music on my headphones and ignoring him, lol.
Have you guys meet people like this before? lol...
He wanted to know how to train certain muscles at home and I explained him what to do using dumbbells or elastic bands he could buy for cheap and then he asked about my gym and how much it costed. Then he surprised me saying it was so expensive, and how he could never understand how people would go there.
Then we did (asked by him) some maths to see how much I was paying per hour of gym (I go about 1 hour every day, 5 days a week) and how much I was losing every day I didn't go, etc... and then he said (seriously) that the iPhone was so much better because of how much you use it compared to the gym and how it was better to spend money on it.
I tried to tell him you can't compare either and how owning an iPhone would hardly make you any healthier so that'd be one positive thing towards the gym, but he would not agree.. now I'm listening to music on my headphones and ignoring him, lol.
Have you guys meet people like this before? lol...
Yeah give it a shot, I went with them primarily because I didn't feel like asking for a spot when I first started out and the power cage at the gym always had someone in it. Just remember, the total amount of weight will be less than what you lift with BB, but you should be able to lift more when/if you switch back over.
Same here. I always have to prepare a little and usually fuck around more between sets of squats compared to any other exercise.
My favorites would be weighted dips, DB bench and deadlift.
I too hate squats, mainly because my gym had the great wisdom to put the squat racks on the 3rd floor...no elevator.
I rotate BB and DB every week. Love it!
haha. all the weights are on the 2nd floor of my gym. it does suck. but at least you have got two completely healthy legs
walking down the stairs is already a near death sentence for me lmao. and since I do legs every day....it's a damn near guarantee I'll slip at least once if I'm not careful.favorites.. deadlift, flat bench press, incline bench press
thanks, you should definitely set a higher goal for yourself though
You're basically my goal, agragaj.
thanks, you should definitely set a higher goal for yourself though
I do heavy DB bench on Monday, then high rep incline and decline bench on Thursday (10x10 for Decline), can't do flat BB bench because of my shoulder.
haha. all the weights are on the 2nd floor of my gym. it does suck. but at least you have got two completely healthy legs
LOL, well that's pretty hardcore to be there with only one good leg.
Damn that's a ton of volume! I'm down to only 2 exercises a week. BB bench & DB bench one week and DB bench & BB incline the next. I've been using 10,8,6,4 for a couple years now. It seems to give me the best results. I would be spent if I did your routine.
I did german volume training over the summer and really liked it so I've shoehorned it into Layne Norton's program so on hypertrophy days I do something similar to GVT. The volume gives a ridiculous pump not sure it does much for building muscle but my chest has really started to round out now.
one interesting thing is that my left calf is freaking amazing now. and my right calf will get there since I'm doing so many calf raises to strengthen my ankle. should be legit.
I don't think that food is all just for one person. There has to be a partner in crime violating that insulin nightmare. Looks so good.
My favorite exercise right now is walking on my treadmill. I made it to 12 minutes yesterday. Started at 8 minutes last Monday. So I guess things are getting pretty serious now.
For those that don't know I'm recovering for Achilles surgery. Full mid tendon rupture December 23rd. My goal three months from now is to walk normally and to be able to do a calf raise all the way up.
But back in the day before I started falling apart my favorite exercises were
1. Squats
2. Bent Over Barbell Row
3. Incline Dumbbell Presses
I used to feast on Squats. I miss them. Have been told never again. 3 bulging discs from wear and tear, bad decisions and bad luck and the cartilage on the inside of my left knee cap is destroyed. Only time it flares us is when I'm doing full squats.
I never trained squats with the 5 or 6 rep count way of thinking. My leg training principles were to pick a weight you would fail on between 10-12 reps load 85-90% onto the bar and then get to 20 reps per set. The first 10 to 12 reps were performed like any other set, after 12 reps I would stand and catch my breath and then get 2 more reps out and carry that on until I had to do singles to reach 20. The thinking behind it was that leg muscles were so much more dense, that higher reps were needed to recruit all the muscle fibers etc... Leg presses, hack squat were the same principles but 30 reps were the goal.
It was crazy.
My favorite exercise right now is walking on my treadmill.
I made it to 12 minutes yesterday. Started at 8 minutes last Monday. So I guess things are getting pretty serious now. For those that don't know I'm recovering for Achilles surgery. Full mid tendon rupture December 23rd. My goal three months from now is to walk normally and to be able to do a calf raise all the way up.
But back in the day before I started falling apart my favorite exercises were
1. Squats
2. Bent Over Barbell Row
3. Incline Dumbbell Presses
I used to feast on Squats. I miss them. Have been told never again. 3 bulging discs from wear and tear, bad decisions and bad luck and the cartilage on the inside of my left knee cap is destroyed. Only time it flares us is when I'm doing full squats.
I never trained squats with the 5 or 6 rep count way of thinking. My leg training principles were to pick a weight you would fail on between 10-12 reps load 85-90% onto the bar and then get to 20 reps per set. The first 10 to 12 reps were performed like any other set, after 12 reps I would stand and catch my breath and then get 2 more reps out and carry that on until I had to do singles to reach 20. The thinking behind it was that leg muscles were so much more dense, that higher reps were needed to recruit all the muscle fibers etc... Leg presses, hack squat were the same principles but 30 reps were the goal.
It was crazy.
Can I ask if you've ever done one of the "tried and true" routines like SS or 531? Or have you always just done your own thing in the gym?
It seems like you have a great handle on what exercises work absolutely best for you, just wanted to know if you got that from trying a whole bunch of programs or just fucking around on your part.
Darren870
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So I have been working out for 7 years now. I feel I have my routine down good and enjoy the exercises I do. Of course I have dips, like everyone else, where motivation is lacking and I put on a few pounds. Right now though I am focused and into it again.
Anyways, what I really want to improve is my core strength and my flexibility. Both are lacking...a lot I would say...
Any tips or recommendations? Any workouts to follow/read up on? Any youtube videos? Any classes I should look into or take? Being in London its pretty easy to find something, so I wouldn't mind.
Anyways, what I really want to improve is my core strength and my flexibility. Both are lacking...a lot I would say...
Any tips or recommendations? Any workouts to follow/read up on? Any youtube videos? Any classes I should look into or take? Being in London its pretty easy to find something, so I wouldn't mind.
Top 3 for me are Deadlifts, Squats and Pendlay rows. Deadlifts and Squats just make me feel like beast mode. Plus, us former fat dudes have good legs from carrying so much weight around. Pendlay rows just look cool and are an awesome explosive exercise.
Zoe
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Yoga
Find a good gym that offers kettlebell and power yoga classes. Probably going to be pricey in London, though.
No one asked this yet but what is it that you exactly do? What's your routine? You only mention dips.
Personally I find that squats and deadlifts (and OHP) are best for your core. And hanging leg raises.
I don't think he meant he does dips. He means dips as in periods you don't work out seriously. I misread it at first too.
You are right. Misread it.
Dips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA1q40gv1ig
LTEs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rh3MHnRI_I
Close grip bench press
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEF0bv2FW94
Well, I've switched my focus on my triceps in a somewhat vain attempt to lean them out.
In addition to what Sean posted, I've also included these workouts.
Triceps DB Kickbacks
I prefer the dual arm version, saves time and it feels more intense.
Triceps DB Extensions
I do both dual arm and single arm.
Do what you want to do, man. Your numbers are insane and I'm jelly at them and I'm 6'1" and 220, though I'm a novice still. Ideally my goal is probably sub 200 but lean at my height. Going for more of the Cooter look. I guess describing it as an NFL CB is probably a good analogy.
HisshouBuraiKen
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At the Y I work out at one of the employees/trainers comes from a powerlifting background and she's always posting monthly athlete challenges. Well this month is 5 pullups with as much weight as you can handle. I saw some dudes I know had already done 100 lbs and I was like, fuuuuuuuuuuuuck. Oh and an eight-year old who did 10 lbs which is awesome
Anyways I tried it with 45 and had to kip to get the last one so it didn't count. I have decided I need to start doing weighted pull-ups. Suddenly 15 at bodyweight feels like plenty.
Anyways I tried it with 45 and had to kip to get the last one so it didn't count. I have decided I need to start doing weighted pull-ups. Suddenly 15 at bodyweight feels like plenty.
I still hate squats. I don't think I'll ever enjoy them.
You doing Lean Gains?
I highly doubt this actually happens.
Giving it a go...armed with coffee and water. This is what my calculator came up with.
I put Sedentary as my multiplier because despite walking daily and lifting 3 days a week I have a desk job and also sit on my ass at home.
Giving it a go...armed with coffee and water. This is what my calculator came up with.
I put Sedentary as my multiplier because despite walking daily and lifting 3 days a week I have a desk job and also sit on my ass at home.
I think your carbs on training days are off. That seems like a ton of carbs if you're not bulking. I've used this calculator in the past. I'm not currently doing LG, but I'm using some IF type stuff right now and eating right.
I didn't set my carb macros, and I guess this is a leangains specific calculator (carb backloading). I guess they want you to go higher carb and lower fat on workout days.
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