I was also thinking that you could check out 5/3/1.
Also google the Bodybuilding template for that.
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I was also thinking that you could check out 5/3/1.
Also google the Bodybuilding template for that.
BlueScrote
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Went into the muscle shaming thread expecting another shit show, but it turned out more positive than I expected.
Nice job
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Host Samurai.
Now with 2 people endorsing it, fuck, I gotta get it.
Had a good night at the gym last night. Tried new preworkout bullshit + new protein powder. It was very "dusty" but delicious. So I'm pretty content. Better makeup than the kind I was using previous too.
What an exciting life
Crazy deals on equipment guys. Bumper plate prices are absurd with code: clearout
http://www.power-systems.com/s-436-Clearance-Sale.aspx
http://www.power-systems.com/p-2429-bumper-plates.aspx
http://www.power-systems.com/s-436-Clearance-Sale.aspx
http://www.power-systems.com/p-2429-bumper-plates.aspx
Is there any resource out there that is to high bar squats as SS is to low bar? I've tried searching the Internet but haven't really found anything that goes into that much depth and really helps me understand all the body cues and all that. Several places say just do the squat that feels natural to the body but after two months of eating, breathing, and sleeping SS my mind and body are just naturally trying to do low bar.
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Great find, looks like their site is getting hit pretty hard though, heh.
FOAM ROLLER STOCK UP
Bumper plates out of stock (on backorder, which probably means that) except for the 35s.
Kettlebells are at a great price too, especially without shipping costs.
Hypereides
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Let me fill you in on the skinny:
In about two weeks time, my old folks are going on vacation to Poland. And I would like travel along, but there's a catch...
The problem: I've been researching gyms in the city area (which we'll be staying), and none of them seem to have available power- or squat racks - there is one that may have one but it's pure guesswork. I really want to restrain myself from doing a deload week so early into my progress (1,5~2 months of SS).
The question: Do you guys have any suggestions for exercises and options that can compensate for the lack of free weight equipment - worst case scenario no gym access - that will at least maintain my strength and gains over a 7 days period?
Worst case scenario will probably be me cancelling the trip and continue working out.
Would appreciate any feedback or input from you dudes!
In about two weeks time, my old folks are going on vacation to Poland. And I would like travel along, but there's a catch...
The problem: I've been researching gyms in the city area (which we'll be staying), and none of them seem to have available power- or squat racks - there is one that may have one but it's pure guesswork. I really want to restrain myself from doing a deload week so early into my progress (1,5~2 months of SS).
The question: Do you guys have any suggestions for exercises and options that can compensate for the lack of free weight equipment - worst case scenario no gym access - that will at least maintain my strength and gains over a 7 days period?
Worst case scenario will probably be me cancelling the trip and continue working out.
Would appreciate any feedback or input from you dudes!
It's 7 days. Don't become obsessed with maximizing gains to the point where you cancel a vacation over it. You can take a week off and continue right where you left off or redo one session at the worst. If you must, just do some bodyweight stuff to stay charged up: pushup and squat variations, etc.
Pretty much this. Cancelling a vacation because you can't find a suitable gym for the duration is going little bit too far..
Yup. Take the time off and enjoy life. You have decades of lifting ahead of you.
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Enjoy your week, forget about your massels for a week. You'll be fine, and attack with renewed vigor when you're back - AND have had a vacation!
Started weighted chins last workout, will be doing weighted pull ups tonight. Quick question, I see with SS a lot of people alternate weighted/unweighted pull/chin ups. Is this a necessity or can I do weighted every session?
I was so surprised how much difference 6.5kgs (14.5lbs ish) made, down to three sets of six versus the normal three sets of ten fairly easily.
I was so surprised how much difference 6.5kgs (14.5lbs ish) made, down to three sets of six versus the normal three sets of ten fairly easily.
Hypereides
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Muchos gracias dudebros!
You put my concerns at ease.
You put my concerns at ease.
Future PhaZe
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Do you guys never cut?
Seems a lot of guys are still working on gains even though we're getting closer to winter each month
My ideal schedule for this year:
October-February: Bulk
March -May: Cut
June - September : Maintenance
Seems a lot of guys are still working on gains even though we're getting closer to winter each month
My ideal schedule for this year:
October-February: Bulk
March -May: Cut
June - September : Maintenance
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still cutting. It's hell brah, I missed my 3 month bulk when I could eat glorious taco bell
Off the top of my head, Petrie, falling edge (just finished his), sunflower, oogie boogie (just finished his) and myself. Still possible to make some gainz when cutting.
MTP is forever bulk though.
SquiddyCracker
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Coming into my second month of my Dave Tate's Periodization Bible routine, and looking to spice it up a bit based on some parts of my bodies growing so much faster than others:
(All supplementals are 5x10-15)
(Compounds are 5/3/1 - 3 warmup sets, 3 sets of varying reps)
Monday - OHP
DB Incline
Tricep pushdowns
Bicep curls
Pull-ups
Wednesday - Deadlift
Glute-ham raise
Weighted AB crunch
Hanging leg raise
Side plank
Friday - Bench Press
DB decline
Bent over BB rows
Bicep curls
Chin-up
Squatday
Leg press
Glute-ham raise
BB lunges
Oblique cable
I might be ovedoing it with the supplementals, so do feel free to critique it.
(All supplementals are 5x10-15)
(Compounds are 5/3/1 - 3 warmup sets, 3 sets of varying reps)
Monday - OHP
DB Incline
Tricep pushdowns
Bicep curls
Pull-ups
Wednesday - Deadlift
Glute-ham raise
Weighted AB crunch
Hanging leg raise
Side plank
Friday - Bench Press
DB decline
Bent over BB rows
Bicep curls
Chin-up
Squatday
Leg press
Glute-ham raise
BB lunges
Oblique cable
I might be ovedoing it with the supplementals, so do feel free to critique it.
I'll share some personal experience. I've traveled quite a bit in the past year. On some of the trips, I stayed at different lodgings. Each one had a different "gym". One hotel had the works (squat rack, benches, barbells, etc.) Another one had a busted treadmill, single flat bench and an uneven set of DBs. For the most part, when I did work out, I improvised most of my routines.
At the same time, I was on vacation, I didn't worry about the food or working out. I just enjoyed the time I was there.
I think I finished my cut after I gained 4 lbs after Chicago, then I cut the 4 lbs out by the end of the week.
Future PhaZe
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im kind of getting to the point where I don't know what to do anymore
this cut is the hardest I've ever been on, cant seem to go anywhere with it and im busting my ass out there
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im kind of getting to the point where I don't know what to do anymore
this cut is the hardest I've ever been on, cant seem to go anywhere with it and im busting my ass out there
That's when you've got to double up your resolve. That's the hump man.
Get strength from what you're doing. You're stronger than others who have no impulse control. Your suffering MAKES you stronger. Eat good shit? You don't NEED that crap. You're a machine. A MACHINE!
Did that help at all? It's seriously my mentality when I cut, which feels like forever.
FallingEdge
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aight. AIGHT.
Finish up fat ass week this week. So much food consumed. So much fat gained. I love it.
Next week, get back into the gym.
The week after, test my 1RM.
August 5, start a new routine focused on size. LET'S GO BABYYYYYYYYYYYY
Finish up fat ass week this week. So much food consumed. So much fat gained. I love it.
Next week, get back into the gym.
The week after, test my 1RM.
August 5, start a new routine focused on size. LET'S GO BABYYYYYYYYYYYY
That IF giving me them gains while cutting.
I always intend on working out when I'm on vacation, then I get there and I'm like, fuck that, this is vacation. I usually do some pushups and try to walk some of the crap off that I'm eating though. Though when I went to the beach a month ago, I didn't gain anything. I was able to eat relatively healthy while still eating tons of great food.
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Why wait? Start tomorrow brah
FallingEdge
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I want to take a few more days off from the gym. Just enjoy this time off.
Host Samurai
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Metrix Big 100 Bars>>>>Quest Bars
No contest in the taste department
No contest in the taste department
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Then balls out enjoy it bruuguugghhhhhhhh
Cap it off with the NJPW show tomorrow/tonight!
cosigned on that.
Maybe add in good mornings and Romanian deadlifts but you'd have to take a couple things out. I think overall it looks fine. Oh I'd add dips too.
If we're doing this, here's mine I'd like some input on. Remember, I can't do anything that agrivates my lower back
OHP 5/3/1
Chin ups
Standing DB press
Side raises
Machine preacher curl
Barbell curl
"Back day"
Cable rows
One arm DB rows or upright rows
Lat pull down
Shrugs
Bench 5/3/1
Dips 5 sets
Flys or incline
Rope push down
Face pulls
Alternate "leg" day
Pull ups 5 sets
Leg extension
Standing zottman curls
Skull crusher.
Incline curl
Overhead rope extension
Farmers walks 3x a week
I don't eat quest bars for the taste. What are the stats on these metrix bars? I bet they have a fair amount of sugar and little fiber.
Nor in the sugar department.
Quest bars are nice because they taste good and are healthy. Big 100 is a candy bar.
No thanks.
Yes please.
Nor in the sugar department.
Quest bars are nice because they taste good and are healthy. Big 100 is a candy bar.
No thanks.
Yup the cookie dough met rx bar is 370 calories, 25g of sugar, 2g of fiber.
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Goddamn Big 100! That's too much junk in it for me. I bet that's why they're so delish.
Of course it is. Next you'll tell me a Snickers tastes better. Yep, cause it's candy.
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...but it does taste better
Little over 6 weeks i think now cutting and still making gains.
I want those too. Why I can't get any
IF combined with cheat days when I need them definitely brings fantastic results.
The scale has dropped pretty slow at this point, but the strength gains keep coming. 5/3/1 has had new PRs constantly while on my cut. I can't wait to bulk and really watch the numbers skyrocket.,
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