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Fitness |OT5| Intermittent Farting, Wrist Curls and Hammer Strength Machine Spotters
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FallingEdge
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Oh I don't doubt that at all. I just find it funny that IF is starting to become more and more mainstream.
And you know it has been a great leg day when my ass is still sore 2 days later. Decline bench today. USAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
This woman made it over to the muscles appreciation thread and I just wanted to say I'm smitten. What incredible arms.
Yeah that's a bit much. Bella Falconi is about where I draw the line on the amount of definition that is attractive. And even then, when she cuts, the vascularity becomes a bit much.
He delivers because he's just spitting truth, but in a real damn funny way. Every group of lifting bros has made jokes about getting lats so big you coud fly, or dudes walking around with invisible lat syndrome (i.e. invisible suitcases).
His videos are an exercise is incredible self-awareness and self-mockery, but the frightening thing is, he's only turning the dial up like one notch. There's not much exaggeration going on.
EDIT: watching now... MARTELL'S TIKI BAR LOL. This guy couldn't have come from anywhere else in the world besides Jersey.
You do not need to have protein 30 minutes after exercise, it's a myth. Here's where it comes from:
When muscles are worked, they are both catabolic (ie shriveling) and are pumped (ie high bloodflow), and they are demanding nutrients. If you wait, then the muscles will relax and stop sucking up protein as quickly, and will have been in catabolism for longer than ideal.
In reality, if you are eating normally, then your body most likely is already trickling nutrients and protein into your bloodstream as it absorbs the food over time. If you consume more food in a reasonable timeframe afterwards, then you also keep your muscles fed. Some of the products sold (like whey hydrolysate, which is pre-digested) absorb so quickly that a lot of it is just oxidized and not used by your tissue to build up.
I don't think it's a BAD idea to intake protein soon after a workout, but I wouldn't sweat it. Just don't starve yourself IMO. It's the 80/20 rule; a small number of things are part of the 80% of results, which is a proper program, proper intensity, adequate nutritious calories, consistency and rest. The 20% is everything else; diet micromanagement, supplements, minor tweaks, etc.
Thanks for the reply! That was informative and helpful.
No problem! Keep us all posted on your progress.
So I read a neat article today about barbell training as rehab. This guy fell off a roof and shattered his legs, and was told by the doctors that he'd be crippled for life. He could barely even crawl on his hands and knees, which took so much effort it made him weep. He used his willpower and pushed himself bit by bit, and now not only is he not crippled at all, he's totaled over 1000 in a powerlifting meet.
http://startingstrength.com/index.php/site/barbell_training_as_rehab
If only people weren't so lazy and accepting of their situation, I bet a lot more people with disabilities and other physical problems could overcome them.
Uh huh, for inspiration.
Hi everyone, I'm new here. Been going to the gym for 7 months with very little (I believe anyway, others think I'm looking good) muscle gain. Decided to eat more since I felt I wasn't eating enough. Another factor behind my muscle gain could be the stress related to OCD releasing cortisol in my body.
The past couple of times at the gym I have being feeling sick, what would cause that? Could I be pushing myself too much?
The past couple of times at the gym I have being feeling sick, what would cause that? Could I be pushing myself too much?
Yeah There are some better ones than fitbit that track more like bodymedia but I really think in the next couple years they are going to get this right so I'm gonna wait.
TheDarkStark
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Do what I did, take the worst shirtless pic of yourself that you can find and put that as your desktop background. If staring at your fat gut every time you turn on the computer doesn't inspire I don't know what will.
What is your routine, and when is the last time you took a rest period?
haunted_taco
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I use an app called "Seconds Pro" for intervals, let's you program a bunch of different stuff. I like it so far but I think I paid $5 for it.
beanman25
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I know this isn't much compared to some of you, but I've started a new workout string and feel amazing. I've never been in bad shape, although I've got a little bit of flab as of this past winter.
2 weeks ago, I started eating much better and drinking tons more water. Every other day, I play basketball for 30-45 minutes, then take a 45 minute bike ride.
I've been making myself get up at 7 am as opposed to 9 am, and I feel loads better because of that too!
2 weeks ago, I started eating much better and drinking tons more water. Every other day, I play basketball for 30-45 minutes, then take a 45 minute bike ride.
I've been making myself get up at 7 am as opposed to 9 am, and I feel loads better because of that too!
Splash Wave
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Is there any disadvantage to wrapping your knees? Mine have been hurting pretty severely (form was a bit off), but ever since I started wrapping my squats feel incredible.
Right now, I'm doing supersets on 3 different days, each with tough warm ups. I have rest days at times, don't like to though. Sometimes I have to take days off to help with jobs. The last long one I had was during the exam period in April lasting a week and a half.
Also, please specify your age, weight and height
22, 72.5kg, 5 foot 12
I believe the Hodgetwins said it best, you need incline in your routine if you don't want to have a Gorilla's chest (Big pecs, no top). It's good for focusing on the upper part of your chest and giving your chest a much more full appearance. It's good, but use it in conjunction with flat or decline.
Dumbbell incline is the way to go IMO.
But what about how this applies to cortisol production and nitrogen retention?
And catabolism does not mean shriveling. It is the breakdown of nutrients into smaller units of energy. The breakdown of muscle protein being a main part of the process as amino acids are used to maintain healthy glucose levels.
Exercise causes catabolism to take place. Molecules are broken down (oxidized) and used for energy production. Through this process cellular waste is produced and a hormone response is signaled. Cortisol release peaks and is of primary concern.
Nitrogen retention has many implications with muscle building and slowing muscle wasting. Anything that helps the body eliminate waste products such as lactic acid, urea and ammonia has positive benefits for muscle recovery.
Feeding the body easily digested nutrients within the 30-45 minute window post training helps to change the hormone response reducing catabolic hormone production and assists in eliminating cellular waste.
Those two reasons alone make the post workout nutrition window an extremely important element of training.
The answer should be a resounding no. By wrapping your knees you are helping your knee cap track properly as well as hold the entire joint stable eliminating pressure points within the joint that occurs during flexion.
A knee brace sleeve with a hole cut out for the knee cap would give similar benefit.
Hi Fitness-GAF, been lurking this thread for a while, but I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm about to embark on a new fitness-chapter in my life and this thread has been such a good source of info and motivation that I'd like to take part.
Back in November I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and I'm happy to say that I recently completed my chemotherapy last Friday! Up until my diagnosis, I went to the gym four times a week and ate well (as in, minimal junk food, refined carbs, etc.), so I'm not a total fitness noob, but I've had time to reflect on where things were at and have ultimately decided that I wasn't seeing the results I wanted.
I was really fortunate in that my treatments did not impact me nearly as much as anticipated, so I was still able to go to the gym about 4-5 times every two weeks to do some light workouts, mainly so I could minimize any sort of atrophy.
My original goal was going for toned, lean muscle mass but that's all changed after doing some proper research (with much thanks to this thread!). Now that I'm able to return to life full-time, I've decided that I'm going to do a full "reset" of sorts with my training and do Starting Strength, with the intention of adding about 25-30 pounds of muscle to my 6'7 frame.
Obviously it wouldn't be wise to jump straight into the program this soon after treatment, but like I mentioned above I've been able to maintain somewhat regular activity during the whole experience, so my plan for the next month or so was to do the Practical Programming Novice Program routine, with a focus on perfecting form rather than going for gains. Just wondering if there's any reason why I shouldn't take this approach prior to starting the program full-time?
Back in November I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and I'm happy to say that I recently completed my chemotherapy last Friday! Up until my diagnosis, I went to the gym four times a week and ate well (as in, minimal junk food, refined carbs, etc.), so I'm not a total fitness noob, but I've had time to reflect on where things were at and have ultimately decided that I wasn't seeing the results I wanted.
I was really fortunate in that my treatments did not impact me nearly as much as anticipated, so I was still able to go to the gym about 4-5 times every two weeks to do some light workouts, mainly so I could minimize any sort of atrophy.
My original goal was going for toned, lean muscle mass but that's all changed after doing some proper research (with much thanks to this thread!). Now that I'm able to return to life full-time, I've decided that I'm going to do a full "reset" of sorts with my training and do Starting Strength, with the intention of adding about 25-30 pounds of muscle to my 6'7 frame.
Obviously it wouldn't be wise to jump straight into the program this soon after treatment, but like I mentioned above I've been able to maintain somewhat regular activity during the whole experience, so my plan for the next month or so was to do the Practical Programming Novice Program routine, with a focus on perfecting form rather than going for gains. Just wondering if there's any reason why I shouldn't take this approach prior to starting the program full-time?
Congrats Zozobra. Hope everything keeps moving in a positive direction for you.
My opinion is that you have a great idea of how to get back into training. Working on form and building up core strength for the moves in SS in principle should help you avoid injury (primarily joint stability) and support your immune strength.
My opinion is that you have a great idea of how to get back into training. Working on form and building up core strength for the moves in SS in principle should help you avoid injury (primarily joint stability) and support your immune strength.
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We can be 6'7" buddies! Finally someone as tall as me! You know the pain! My friend, we have arrived!
#teamtall
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What are you supersetting? List your exercises, the order in which you do them, and the amount of sets and reps. If you're hitting the weights hard and lifting consistently, then your lack of muscle growth is from one of these reasons:
1) You're not eating enough
2) You're not sleeping or resting enough
3) You're not focusing on compound lifts
4) You're not following a program that demands progression
5) (Unlikely) You have low testosterone/some sort of hormonal imbalance
Do you have pictures of yourself when you started and what you look like now? It could also be in your head. I think we all deal with body dysmorphia to some degree.
Host Samurai
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This woman made it over to the muscles appreciation thread and I just wanted to say I'm smitten. What incredible arms.
I like Larissa Reis better
I agree.
...and is that a tribal boob tattoo?
I'm kinda tired so Imma have a bro-day at the gym today. My upper body is freakin' tiny compared to my legs. Thanks Rippetoe.
FallingEdge
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rofl!
I think I will start to do dumbbell incline. Switch from BB incline. And thanks again for the arm suggestions. I threw in a couple of additional tricep workouts today.
And it is time for me to start with the cardio. I be hovering around 229 and need that "oomph" to lose the fat. I want to do a session of HIIT that was posted a few pages ago and then maybe 2 sessions of Insanity abs.
Host Samurai
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If I ever have a girlfriend she will be a fitness model/fit girl. I can only be with somebody that lives my weird food lifestyle, like when we go out to eat she wont give me a funny look when I order the fish dry with no oil and my salad with no dressing.
What is shown below is what's on my paper which was made between me and a personal trainer
General Bodyweight Warm-up circuit
1. Squat - 12 reps
2. Push up - 12 reps
3. Lunges - 12 reps
4. Inverted row - 12 reps
5. 500m Row on Rower
Rest up to 90 seconds maximum then repeat for a total of 3 rounds of the above circuit
Workout A - Upper body
Start with the general Bodyweight warm-up circuit.
Specific warm-up
Do 6 reps of 1A & 1B using half the weight you will use for your working sets
Do 1-2 reps of pull-ups.
Rest only where stated.
1A) Dumbbell Chest Press - 12 reps
1B) Dumbbell Chest Supported Row - 12 reps
Rest 1 minute then repeat 3 more times for a total of 4 rounds.
2A) Do as many reps of Pull-ups as you can do.
2B) Do as many reps of Push-ups as you can do.
Rest 1 minute then repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 rounds.
3A) Dumbbell Incline Press - 8 reps
3B) Seated row - 12 reps
Rest 1 minute then repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 rounds
4A) 4 minutes of dips and Bicep Curls
Do as many reps of Bodyweight dips
Followed by as many reps of Bicep curls
Take as little rest as needed so as to start the next round as soon as possible
Try and get as many rounds as possible in the 4 minutes
Stretching
Workout B - Legs
Start with the general Bodyweight warm-up circuit.
Specific warm-up set
Do 6 reps per side using a lighter weight than you would use in your working sets.
1 Barbell Split squat - 10 reps per leg
a. Rest 30 seconds (only if needed) before doing the other leg
Repeat for a total of 4 sets per leg.
2A) Dumbbell Box Step Up - 10 reps per side
2B) Leg Curls - 10 reps
Rest 1 minute before repeating for a total of 3 rounds
3A) Barbell Squats - 15 reps
3B) Deadlift - 12 Reps
Rest 1 minute before repeating for a total of 2 rounds
Stretching
Workout C
Start with the general Bodyweight warm-up circuit.
Specific warm-up
Do 6 reps of 1A) and 1B) using a lighter weight than used in working sets.
Rest only where stated.
1A) Deadlift Heavy - 5 reps
1B) Dumbbell 1-arm standing shoulder press - 12 reps per arm
Rest 1 minute then repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 rounds
2A) Barbell Bicep Curl - 10 reps per arm
2B) Tricep Pressdown - 15-20 reps to failure
2C) Dumbbell Bicep Curl - 15-20 reps to failure
2D) Dumbbell Lateral Shoulder Raise 15 - 20 reps to failure
Rest 1 minute and repeat 3 more times for a total of 4 rounds
3A) Swiss ball Crunches 15-20 reps
3B) Plank to failure
3C) Leg Raises 15-20 reps
3D) Push up Plank to failure
Rest 1 minute before repeating 2 more times for a total of 3 rounds
Stretching
Phew, that was a lot of typing.
I don't have any pictures, don't feel comfortable taking pictures of myself. I think it might be Body Dysmorphia as well. Have had bad experiences in the past.
No prob man! Your triceps are going to explode, just make sure the dips are weighted and watch your arms grow.
Any woman I date has to be into fitness, can't even think of someone that isn't into it at this point.
Host Samurai
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Its tough to find a real fitness chick in NYC. Most girls I know are all party chicks that go out and get sloshed every night. That was fun a few years ago but If I settle down I need a chick that shares the same diet/training lifestyle. I would be totally cool if my girlfriend blew me off for a date if she had to go to the gym first.
That's an issue I have with my bf right now..he is not taking care of himself at all
I need to find a woman that is into fitness. It takes up so much of my time these days that I think it would prevent me from having a serious relationship unless she was into it too.
That's an issue I have with my bf right now..he is not taking care of himself at all
Have you tried getting him to go with you?
Saturday & Sunday mornings, go to central park and you'll see hundreds if not thousands of young women jogging, that's a good place to meet some people interested in fitness even if it's just running. It'll be easier to get them to go to the gym with you if they're already into running.
Host Samurai
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I actually run the park on Saturdays and Sundays on my "off days" Yeah lots of hot chicks running but its pretty tough to just cold approach them.
Also couples that lift together, stay together.
yeah, he does not want to go to the gym. We are building a workout room in our new house and he said he is going to work out some..we will see..
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Splash Wave
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Good, because I feel Iike an idiot for not using them sooner.
Well I wanted to do progress post at the start of every month. However, it's almost the beginning of June, but I'm probably going to be busy this weekend. I decided to take a bunch of progress pics today.
I'm at a bit of a crossroads at this point. I don't feel like I want to cut any further. It could be in my mind, but the lose of my overall strength seems to be getting to me.
I'm just trying to decide if I should continue cutting or just level off a bit.
What say you, guys?
I'm at a bit of a crossroads at this point. I don't feel like I want to cut any further. It could be in my mind, but the lose of my overall strength seems to be getting to me.
I'm just trying to decide if I should continue cutting or just level off a bit.
What say you, guys?
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Monster Szu MONSTER! Fuck I'm envious. Incredible look on your back especially, goddamn fantastic! Envy!
I'd cut a little more. See how much you can make things POP. You're already poppin, might as well SNAP.
I'd cut a little more. See how much you can make things POP. You're already poppin, might as well SNAP.
FallingEdge
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Looking Brolic dood. Dem arms are something else.
I say keep going. That being said, how much of a hit in strength have you taken?
I say keep going. That being said, how much of a hit in strength have you taken?
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Hey even if you've taken a hit to your strength it doesn't look like it. Hoss Level Delta confirm.
FallingEdge
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The hardest part of a cut is the mental aspect. Szu looks bigger than ever but I don't think he feels that way
#IKnowThatFeel
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