BruceLeeRoy
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Schattenjäger;51019152 said:
Sounds like some good proportions.
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Sounds like some good proportions.
thirded, I wanna see
And I don't mean I am planning to behave like an asshole and hate on whatever pics you show but I am really curious to see what is really big for you.
thirded, I wanna see
And I don't mean I am planning to behave like an asshole and hate on whatever pics you show but I am really curious to see what is really big for you.
yeah me too. 220 sounds pretty big.
I'm 6'0 260 but I'm 19-20% bf. When I get to like 10% I'll only be 200 lbs.
FallingEdge
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Schattenjäger;51019152 said:
Then drop 20 lbs?
I'm 6'2 and 238 and I want to get bigger lol. After the summer though. Time to lean out a little bit. 230 @ 12% bf would be perfect... for now.
Schattenjäger
Gabriel Knight
So what is your plan for leaning out? I guess I'm coming across as such a noob.
FallingEdge
Member
Schattenjäger;51019941 said:
Just eat less and adjust my macros. Still lift heavy and hard. Maintain as much muscle and mass I have while losing fat. I worked too hard for my GAINZ to just lose them in a cut.
Hey guys, I have a few more questions! Is it a huge deal if my arms are a little shaky during the bench and overhead press? My form is pretty good (chest up, shoulders back on the former and chest up, elbows forward, and glutes squeezed on the latter) but I can't seem to get rid of the shaky arms. Also, I failed my deadlifts today (95kg) because of my grip. Is it time to switch to a different grip? Thanks in advance.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Went to family function, got told I look awesome.
Feels good man.
The crazy thing is last few days I've finally been noticing it myself. Hopefully it continues!
Post a pic.
240 at 6'2" doesn't sound big at all.
Feels good man.
The crazy thing is last few days I've finally been noticing it myself. Hopefully it continues!
Schattenjäger;51019152 said:
Post a pic.
240 at 6'2" doesn't sound big at all.
Look up recent pics of Barry Bonds. As long as you stay active, you will be fine.
chemical dependency is a bitch and is the main reason I'm not interested in steroids. I'd rather attain something and have it be mine without exogenous hormones than to hop on the bike and subsequently jump off only to have all my gains diminish before my very eyes. To his credit, if he's into biking hard than he's going to have a lot of muscular atrophy regardless.
Well, personal accomplishment tonight.
A little back story. Due to past shoulder problems and small knee injuries, I gravitated away from barbell squats. I honestly can't remember when was the last time I included time in my workout. My best guess is over 7 years.
I decided to bite the bullet and get back into it today. I started off with just stretching and form checks. I decided to do ATG high bar squats.
Now, I have strong legs, but I'm not taking any chances so I start with 135. I did 10 reps and could have done more but I wanted to gauge myself. Increased to 185, did 6 reps and could still more. Decided to go up to 225 and I got another quick 6 reps. I was tempted to got up to 275, but I decided that was enough for my "first" time.
I still continued with my regular leg routines.
Felt good, but I know I could have done more because my legs aren't jelly.
A little back story. Due to past shoulder problems and small knee injuries, I gravitated away from barbell squats. I honestly can't remember when was the last time I included time in my workout. My best guess is over 7 years.
I decided to bite the bullet and get back into it today. I started off with just stretching and form checks. I decided to do ATG high bar squats.
Now, I have strong legs, but I'm not taking any chances so I start with 135. I did 10 reps and could have done more but I wanted to gauge myself. Increased to 185, did 6 reps and could still more. Decided to go up to 225 and I got another quick 6 reps. I was tempted to got up to 275, but I decided that was enough for my "first" time.
I still continued with my regular leg routines.
Felt good, but I know I could have done more because my legs aren't jelly.
Me too, I'm always curious when the next fitness ass picture gets posted.
Also had leg day,
man, trying to break those PRs.... you BETTER learn how to breath, otherwise you'll feel like passing out when once you leave the barbell in its place.
I gotta agree, 100 kilograms with a 1.88 cm height in a healthy body = definitely big
man, trying to break those PRs.... you BETTER learn how to breath, otherwise you'll feel like passing out when once you leave the barbell in its place.
I gotta agree, 100 kilograms with a 1.88 cm height in a healthy body = definitely big
FallingEdge
Member
You may think so but is sure as hell doesn't feel like it lol.
SquiddyCracker
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My arms have grown surprisingly large.
I need to check myself out in the mirror more often to keep track of things.
I need to check myself out in the mirror more often to keep track of things.
You supposed to have a minimum of four mirrors around you at all times. Didn't you read the memo?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I disagree. Especially "big" to the point of being "too big."
Body type, frame, genetics all play a role in how someone looks at a certain weight. Tbh, "too big" is a matter of opinion, and imo 6'2" 240 is too big. Whatever.
I wish I was 10 pounds heavier in my upper body but it's not gonna happen anytime soon lol.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
IMO you aren't "big" until you look like your shoulders are boulders, your traps are mountains and your chest is/are fucking clouds.
Also, if you don't have to go to a specialty store for clothes, you aren't too big.
FallingEdge
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You never know. Dood could be 240 @ 8% bf.
Seriously, post a pic plz.
Seriously, post a pic plz.
Fallen_Hero
Member
^ And your legs are tree trunks.
I'm 225 at 6'2" and I look like a beanpole. I guess it depends on proportions but in my case unless I put on another 40 pounds of muscle or so people can't even tell I lift.
Just got back from the gym, did chest / triceps and some rehab & very light shoulder presses. My chest is already a good size (49") but I feel like the decline is really making things tighter, been doing volume with it and did 255lbs 10 sets, for 10 reps. The last 3 sets I could only hit 8 reps each but still felt good.
There's some 185lb guy at my gym repping 435, he asked me for a spot and all I could think to myself was "really? you're gonna move this weight" then he banged out 5 reps.
There's some 185lb guy at my gym repping 435, he asked me for a spot and all I could think to myself was "really? you're gonna move this weight" then he banged out 5 reps.
Schattenjäger
Gabriel Knight
Ok maybe not big for a bodybuilder
But big when I want to fit into a 48L blazer lol
Everytime I go to the gym, he's doing chest, I've never seen him do anything else lol.
entremet
Member
Is he a don't forget leg day guy?
I've never seen him do squats, but he's still a beast, I'll try and get video the next time he throws up some heavy weight. He almost always reps 365-405.
SquiddyCracker
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Schattenjäger
Gabriel Knight
Those have to be photoshopped
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
You could even say unbelievable.
435x5 puts you at around 500, 50lbs off the highest raw multiplier ever and the 181 world record. Cieri hit 529 raw at 198, one of the best benchers in the world.
So I have a decent setup at my house for barbell stuff. I workout 3 or 4 times a week. My current routine is:
Alternating...
Flat Bench/Squat days:
-Flat Bench
-Squat
Incline Bench/Deadlift days:
-Incline bench
-Deadlift
On all days I do the extras I can:
-EZ bar skullcrushers/curls
-Pull-ups
-Shrugs
-Close with 1 set of push ups until I can't do anymore
Am I holding myself back a lot by not separating body sections on different days, and/or by doing chest too much a week? I used to do squat/deadlift on the same day (and flat/incline bench on the same day) but I didn't like that I could never really see my max in my second exercise (which were deadlift and incline).
I just feel if I had a "leg only" day, I wouldn't be able to do a whole lot since I don't have machines and such.
Alternating...
Flat Bench/Squat days:
-Flat Bench
-Squat
Incline Bench/Deadlift days:
-Incline bench
-Deadlift
On all days I do the extras I can:
-EZ bar skullcrushers/curls
-Pull-ups
-Shrugs
-Close with 1 set of push ups until I can't do anymore
Am I holding myself back a lot by not separating body sections on different days, and/or by doing chest too much a week? I used to do squat/deadlift on the same day (and flat/incline bench on the same day) but I didn't like that I could never really see my max in my second exercise (which were deadlift and incline).
I just feel if I had a "leg only" day, I wouldn't be able to do a whole lot since I don't have machines and such.
I'll take video the next time he's there, he'll undoubtedly be doing bench. Also, I need to mention that this is a new gym, and unlike my previous gym I have absolutely no doubt a decent amount of people are on roids. I made a post before that I have never seen this many parachute pants, back acne and fanny packs before at my old gym (New York Sports Club).
entremet
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Why don't you just do accessories after your big lifts? You don't need a leg only day to be honest.
I'd remove the incline and replace it with a overhead press. You're missing a vertical pressing movement.
Any input? =)
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