http://www.indochino.com/
My friend got a custom tailored coat from there and it looks great. Not sure on the suits but they appear to be good.
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http://www.indochino.com/
My friend got a custom tailored coat from there and it looks great. Not sure on the suits but they appear to be good.
I e heard they are good . Just needed something by Friday so I was hoping to find something at the store and get it tailored real quick
That's when you know you've made it.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Read this. Then thatfeel.gif
http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/beast-reality-a-powerlifter-in-a-white-collar-world/
Thanks, I was actually going over an internal debate as to whether I would actually try one of those if I ever saw it. This is making me feel more comfortable with my answer of no.
That was an awesome read. I know a lot of those feels, especially the airplane and neck.
Also lol at this:
"Whats deadlifting again?
Its that test I told you about. It helps to determine whether or not youre a man.
Cool, will definitely check it out.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
The truth in that final statement is timeless.
BlueScrote
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Great read, thanks for sharing.
Are you a one foot jumper, or a two foot jumper?
If you want to jump higher, do box squats and also use bands/chains. Move away from heavy weights and go for explosiveness when you squat, move the weight quickly.
BruceLeeRoy
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You ain't getting verticals from squats. Look up Air Alert if you want your training centered around your hops
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Deleted member 47027
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Today was supposed to be a rest day, but I found out I won't be able to hit the gym tomorrow so I did a late-night workout. Kicked my ASS. Glad I did it though.
Came home, decided to split my usual 8-Ball post workout shake with my roommate's 100% vegan "Shakeology" protein. Jesus H Christ don't touch Shakeology, it almost ruined the whole thing. Still choking it down. Fuck you vegans (not really, just upset)!
Came home, decided to split my usual 8-Ball post workout shake with my roommate's 100% vegan "Shakeology" protein. Jesus H Christ don't touch Shakeology, it almost ruined the whole thing. Still choking it down. Fuck you vegans (not really, just upset)!
Anyone healthy at my age doesn't need to worry about 440 mg of sodium.
I drink a shit ton of water and have healthy blood pressure. But yeah if your blood pressure isn't in check you should prob watch your sodium intake.
EDIT: I think those Quest bars have close to 400 mg of sodium. It really isn't a big deal.
Celcius
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Thanks, seems like good advice. I've also been thinking about giving this a try tomorrow (or when I'm able to squat again lol): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIoRhLrmxM8
iAmMaximus
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What's the second best-tasting Quest bar? First being cookie dough, obviously. 
I've actually never ate a protein bar before, so I'm open to all suggestions!
I saw some Cliff Builder bars on sale the other day, the protein content seemed to be decent but IIRC it has A LOT of calories.
Power Crunch are amazing because it tastes nothing like your typical protein bar. It's a wafer bar with a sweet filling and that's exactly what it tastes like. Not a fucking dense protein bar that's all dry and chewy. If you treat it like a candy bar when you're craving one, it's great. The only protein bar that is legit tasty imo.
BruceLeeRoy
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If your serious about adding height follow this program here
I added 9" to my jump over a summer
What's the second best-tasting Quest bar? First being cookie dough, obviously.
PB&J
Mmmmmmmm
I've been fucking up all weekend. Lots of drinking and eating with little regard for macros, I'm a bloated mess. I'm ending this with an epic meal at Benihanas. As penance for this malfeasance I will attempt to squat 405 4x5 tomorrow and do a couple rounds of hiit,including insanity throughout the week. Give me strength fitgaf
Show that weight who's boss, and all eating sins are absolved, here in the Church of FitGAF.
a secret-boss
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What's the second best-tasting Quest bar? First being cookie dough, obviously.
I have couple of chocolate brownies. Also enjoyed strawberry shortcake
That looks like a good routine, I'd leave the deadlift burpees alone though, nothing good can come from transitioning a fast movement into a deadlift IMO. Do box jumps to track your progress too.
Thought I was the only one on here that actually used Insanity, not bad for cutting.
reggieandTFE
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I think Clif builders chocolate mint taste better than all the Quest bars outside of cookie dough, but there's a lot more sugar and they use soy protein bits so I only eat as a treat.
So do butterfingers
Yeah, but still less guilt than candy, only 4g sugar, 14g protein and tastes amazing. Have it for desert every day!
No doubt
nah you're not alone definitely a great tool. Nothing makes me break a sweat quite like it. I'd rather use it sparingly though cuz fuck Shaun t and that chick tanya for being such a beast.
Thank you for your mercy and I fully intend to make the weight my bitch
Show that weight who's boss, and all eating sins are absolved, here in the Church of FitGAF.
Darren870
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Have the same thing at ours. I've seen it at a few places. Every time though...shrugs. Never seen anyone attempt a DL on it.
It's good, really intense. I'm sweating during the stretching portions. The one downside imo is that it can do a number on your knees.
What is a better indication of proper bench press form, the bar touching the chest for each rep or the arms being below parallel to the ground? I'm asking because I have fairly long arms, so they're pretty far below parallel by the time the bar touches my chest, and I'm paranoid about rotator cuff problems.
Edit: 6'2" with just over a 6'5" arm span.
Edit: 6'2" with just over a 6'5" arm span.
Are you able to do the top half of a squat motion without pain? I was taught to do what I call "drop squats". I don't know if that's the correct term for them.
Holding a dumbbell in each hand, feet shoulder width apart (basically the starting position for any squat) you quickly release muscle tension, drop and then flex and catch yourself approximately a quarter of the way into the squat range of motion. Stand up to beginning point again.
The range of motion is small. And I thought the move was dumb until I got the hang of it and learned how to do it properly.
The goal is to engage the quads (especially the Vastus Medialis) with the catch without putting a lot of stress on the knee joint itself.
I was having issues with cartilage in my left knee and was losing quad strength near the knee. This is the exercise I was given. It helps.
Hack squat will likely hate you if leg press was bad.
Can you ride a bike? Thats great exercise for your legs.
Do you take any fish oil supplements or joint specific supps?
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/the_secret_of_loaded_carries
For category 2 in that link, could you just get any backpack and fill it with a ton of books (or the salt bags as he mentions) and just walk around?
For category 2 in that link, could you just get any backpack and fill it with a ton of books (or the salt bags as he mentions) and just walk around?
after months going to my gym, I can say the most valuable thing there is the mini-plates for micro increments. There are a total of four 1.25 kgs (2.75 pounds) in the whole free weight zone and they are priceless to me.
Ever since I started writing down what weight I lift in every set in every exercise, I 've been more conscious and aware of where I stand and I it's easy to not get in a confort zone and to know where I have stalled or reached a plateau.
I have added weight to every exercise I do for the last 4 weeks but particularly with the squat, I have been adding 5 kilograms every week to it for the last 4 sessions, and feels awesome. I have a different mindset when I am aware that "THIS is the set, so concentrate, fuck everything else and do it". This combined with this reference thing in www.strstd.com and I am really pushing myself good to get more strenght. It's exciting because if I manage to pull it off and add another 5 kgs in the next squat session, I'd be near intermediate level :O
Am I the only one who writes down stuff? I am always moving around with water, towel, pencil and a blank post-it and the post-it from the last session to know what exactly I did last time.
Ever since I started writing down what weight I lift in every set in every exercise, I 've been more conscious and aware of where I stand and I it's easy to not get in a confort zone and to know where I have stalled or reached a plateau.
I have added weight to every exercise I do for the last 4 weeks but particularly with the squat, I have been adding 5 kilograms every week to it for the last 4 sessions, and feels awesome. I have a different mindset when I am aware that "THIS is the set, so concentrate, fuck everything else and do it". This combined with this reference thing in www.strstd.com and I am really pushing myself good to get more strenght. It's exciting because if I manage to pull it off and add another 5 kgs in the next squat session, I'd be near intermediate level :O
Am I the only one who writes down stuff? I am always moving around with water, towel, pencil and a blank post-it and the post-it from the last session to know what exactly I did last time.
ReadingRambo
Member
On SS, what should a typical warm-up look like? I know I increase weight on each exercise by 10/5 lbs depending. But I know I don't just throw it on after squatting the bar a few times do I?
What a weekend. Saturday was 5000 calories worth of McGriddles, Duff's wings, and fried everything. Sunday was another 4500 worth of meatballs, burgers, hot dogs, cake, more cake, and mac n cheese.
That's as many calories as I eat in some weeks if I'm cutting and on a rest week.
Holy shit.
Then I remember I used to eat like that all the time.
What was wrong with me?!
That's as many calories as I eat in some weeks if I'm cutting and on a rest week.
Holy shit.
Then I remember I used to eat like that all the time.
What was wrong with me?!
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Deleted member 47027
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I write down everything too. Tracking how many reps of each set and the weight. I'm early on into SS (1 month in) so I'm making sure every week the numbers go up across the board.
Yuuuup. I was slamming down 6k calories daily and doing jack shit. I can't even...you know how it is. You're like WHAT.
Chittagong
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There are a number of warm up sets (titled 'Warm Up sets' in SS) leading up to the 'Work Set' that is the actual work i.e. 3x5 for all other moves except Deadlift, which is 1x5. The warm up sets start with an empty bar and the weight between the 'Work Set' and empty bar is divided to ramp up gradually. I do also first 2-5 min of rowing before touching a barbell.
ReadingRambo
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Ok. I'm not actually doing "SS", but the routine listed in the OP as being based upon it. Thanks.
Speaking of SS, I was worried about my workout on Saturday as my one Thursday was horrible. I didn't seem to have enough energy for it. So on Saturday I had homemade French toast and a ton of coffee about an hour beforehand. And I crushed the workout. Felt awesome. Several times I was hesitant at the bottom of the squat before I went up, but then I was surprised when I made it back up pretty easily.
I get why everyone recommends against being on a cut on SS, but I think I have a decent compromise which is to eat a good amount of carbs before and after on lift days. Previously I was just doing carbs after, but my body seems to need the fuel before as well.
I get why everyone recommends against being on a cut on SS, but I think I have a decent compromise which is to eat a good amount of carbs before and after on lift days. Previously I was just doing carbs after, but my body seems to need the fuel before as well.
Is this the thread for posting about running or is it just weights related?
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I recently raised over £700 running 10K a day for the month of March. I'm looking for a new challenge now. I've found this event http://www.ratracemanvsmountain.com.
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