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Fitness |OT5| Intermittent Farting, Wrist Curls and Hammer Strength Machine Spotters
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BruceLeeRoy
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what is this i dont even
5x Max handstand hold, rest 3 minutes in between:
1:20, 1:13, 1:08, 1:04, 1:01
1:20 is my new record; all attempts surpassing one minute is a record as well. Wrists, elbows, and shoulders felt good. Doing handstand push-ups on textbooks for increased range of motion is obviously helping. Handstand push-ups have felt faster. Combining handstand push-ups and regular push-ups has not required as much resting. Wrists can tolerate higher reps of HSPUs.
Feel like this right now:
I think this gif seems more accurate.
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Deleted member 47027
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Shit breh you look like a killer, but where did you get that shirt
Nice, but your hair is starting to look like the guy on your shirt.
goddamn bro. mad props. my goal is to do a handstand for a minute, but I have no clue how to progress from wall stands to handstands.5x Max handstand hold, rest 3 minutes in between:
1:20, 1:13, 1:08, 1:04, 1:01
1:20 is my new record; all attempts surpassing one minute is a record as well. Wrists, elbows, and shoulders felt good. Doing handstand push-ups on textbooks for increased range of motion is obviously helping. Handstand push-ups have felt faster. Combining handstand push-ups and regular push-ups has not required as much resting. Wrists can tolerate higher reps of HSPUs.
Feel like this right now:
I think he means he curled 60LBS total. Regardless, good job BankaiZaraki!
FallingEdge
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Old shirt from college. That was our official dodgeball team shirts.
I know. I need a hair cut. Go for the T.O.P style cut again.
what does this even mean? I don;t get what you're trying to say? Whats the diff between curling 60lbs 5 times and curling 60lbs total 5 times?!
barbell 60lbs as opposed to dumbbell 60lbs? i dunno lol
BankaiZaraki
Banned
Gee guys..thanks for the support >_<.
1) My chest is weak
Next time I'll hit the bar and truly see how much I can bench..When I did the Incline today it was with free weights(I don't know the difference between a barbell andumbbell) so my motion was off a little. Tried correcting it the best I could.
2)The bicep curl was 30lbs in each hand so 60 lbs total. Started at 15lbs 3x5 and worked up to 30lbs. Felt proud of myself because I had been stuck at 25lbs for 2 weeks. Today something just kicked in and went for it.
1) My chest is weak
Next time I'll hit the bar and truly see how much I can bench..When I did the Incline today it was with free weights(I don't know the difference between a barbell andumbbell) so my motion was off a little. Tried correcting it the best I could.2)The bicep curl was 30lbs in each hand so 60 lbs total. Started at 15lbs 3x5 and worked up to 30lbs. Felt proud of myself because I had been stuck at 25lbs for 2 weeks. Today something just kicked in and went for it.
Gee guys..thanks for the support >_<.
1) My chest is weak
2)The bicep curl was 30lbs in each hand so 60 lbs total. Started at 15lbs 3x5 and worked up to 30lbs. Felt proud of myself because I had been stuck at 25lbs for 2 weeks. Today something just kicked in and went for it.
you never combine the weight of the two dumbbells when you state what you lifted.
BankaiZaraki
Banned
And now I know. Thanks.
Gee guys..thanks for the support >_<.
1) My chest is weak
2)The bicep curl was 30lbs in each hand so 60 lbs total. Started at 15lbs 3x5 and worked up to 30lbs. Felt proud of myself because I had been stuck at 25lbs for 2 weeks. Today something just kicked in and went for it.
Hey,
Congrats on the progress. Have you read the OP? You might find some useful information and links there for further reading. This hobby benefits from education, and you'll find your progress is accelerated by knocking back a couple of books.
Extra virgin olive oil and roasted garlic or lemon dill is fantastic
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Deleted member 47027
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Gee guys..thanks for the support >_<.
1) My chest is weak
2)The bicep curl was 30lbs in each hand so 60 lbs total. Started at 15lbs 3x5 and worked up to 30lbs. Felt proud of myself because I had been stuck at 25lbs for 2 weeks. Today something just kicked in and went for it.
You'll get there brother. You had us confused that's all - keep plugging away and the weight continues to move. Just don't stop brah, as you can see you're making progress so this ball won't stop rolling!
BankaiZaraki
Banned
Yes I have. When I get paid on Monday, I'll be sure to check out a couple books. I just thought I was beating it up today then I find out nope..still weak..its aggravatin, also disheartening but I won't let it keep me down. I have a goal to meet and I won't stop till I get there.
Whew, that makes more sense.
You almost made it sound like you some kind of freakazoid with arms proportionally larger than the rest of his body.
LOL.....wait a minute.....
Only that equipment? My man, you have everything you need to do back.
Pull up/Chin Ups
BB/DB Rows
Deadlifts
etc.
BankaiZaraki
Banned
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Gee guys..thanks for the support >_<.
1) My chest is weak
2)The bicep curl was 30lbs in each hand so 60 lbs total. Started at 15lbs 3x5 and worked up to 30lbs. Felt proud of myself because I had been stuck at 25lbs for 2 weeks. Today something just kicked in and went for it.
Don't worry man the strength with come. I didn't mean to harp on you I was just genuinely confused
Spiritreaver
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I am not, stopped working with him in January. Not by choice either, he just stopped contacting me. What the hell? Never getting my business again.
Also I know I'm late as fuck,but FitGAFMan is the best thing ever.
BankaiZaraki
Banned
It's okay. I should've clarified that a little bit more. My bad people!
Got all my hormone testing results and cholesterol back today.
Cholesterol.....98 That's low, like too low. They retested it to verify because it was so low.
Total = 98
HDL = 56
How the shit do you raise cholesterol. Some of my other numbers were lol interesting but not in a bad way.
Cholesterol.....98 That's low, like too low. They retested it to verify because it was so low.
Total = 98
HDL = 56
How the shit do you raise cholesterol. Some of my other numbers were lol interesting but not in a bad way.
Don't bench with collars, or bench weight that high (where you can only get 2 or 3 reps) without a spotter.
having read this earlier today, I tried this today with the squats, loaded the bar, did as if I was going to do reps but just concentrated on feeling and "recognizing" the overload of weight on my back and did some motion, just getting the feel of it. Then brought down the weight to a more realistic level and it helped a lot!
THANKS!!!
ipitydatfu
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hows your vitamin d?
That wasn't on there. I thought it would be. I take 20,000iu of D3 per day.
lookin joocy.
how do those BB.com hats fit? I almost bought that exact one when I placed my order a couple days ago, but bought the MP one instead because I think the logo is cooler (srs)
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
You have a really good frame bro. Your arms are going to look beastly
I'd rather have the MP one too but this was one of the free options when ordering from bodybuilding.com. I have a few now actually. They are flex fit. Fits my big head great.
I hope, it makes me want to start eating and get super swole but I know I need to still cut too. I think I'm gonna up my calories and see what happens.
BlueScrote
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It's good mixed into things like greek yogurt and protein shakes. I never tried cooking ith it but people do.
Beastly men. I'm especially impressed with your look, Blackflag. One year of lifting? Damn.
I'm guilty of this all the time. =(
I'd look towards 3DMJ guys or John Otis Hollywood.
17 months but yeah thanks. I guess under that 40% of bodyfat I was holding muscle from my teenage years or military years.
FallingEdge
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I guess it is time to start doing more dedicated arm work lol.
blackflag, you look like a beast yo.
blackflag, you look like a beast yo.
Dear Leg Day GAF:
I've been deadlifting once a week for the last 6 weeks and really enjoying it. One problem though - I am really struggling with my grip, and it's become worse as I've moved up to 325 pounds x 3 or so.
I've read that overhand grip is proper form, and I've tried to stick to that, but by the 2nd or 3rd set it is like Shadow of the Colossus with me and the bar. I switch to alternating grip for my final set and I am able to do quite a bit more weight.
Should I just switch to alternating grip all the time? Or deadlift more frequently?
I've been deadlifting once a week for the last 6 weeks and really enjoying it. One problem though - I am really struggling with my grip, and it's become worse as I've moved up to 325 pounds x 3 or so.
I've read that overhand grip is proper form, and I've tried to stick to that, but by the 2nd or 3rd set it is like Shadow of the Colossus with me and the bar. I switch to alternating grip for my final set and I am able to do quite a bit more weight.
Should I just switch to alternating grip all the time? Or deadlift more frequently?
I just started doing more arm work. before I as doing it once a week on 5/3/1 Shoulder day but for the last 2 weeks I've been curling 4 sets of 50lb db every time I go to the gym. Trying to see if that will help.
Go overhand until it starts slipping, and then switch to alternating. Hopefully over time your grip strength gets a little better. I don't see the big deal.
Hey fitness people. Here's some stats:
Age: 29
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 159 lbs
Goal: Not sure. Eventually have larger and more-defined muscles?
Current Training Schedule: Haphazard bench press workout and bicycle sit-ups with no regular schedule and probably poor form.
Current Training Equipment Available: treadmill, exercise bike with moving arm things, free weights, an exercise ball, and a weight machine with plate weights in the middle and benchpress, butterfly thing and the bar you can pull down.
Comments: I'm an absolute beginner. No idea how to do proper workouts at all.
I've always been tall and skinny. In the past ~7 years my diet has been mostly fast food. I've never eaten well, but it didn't seem to matter outwardly. In the past year I've put on some weight and gained noticeable belly fat. I'm still skinny, but it's pretty obvious to me and my girlfriend that I have a bit of a gut now. Like most people I've tried starting workout regimens in the past and never stuck to them.
I started a diet almost a month ago (everybody said I was crazy and don't need to diet), and I've already lost almost 10 pounds. I'm not very strict about it, and I'm not counting my calories, but basically I cut out bread, fast food, sugar. I'm definitely running a calorie deficit right now, trying to get my body fat lower. (my super inaccurate bathroom scale says it's 17%). I'm still figuring out new things to incorporate but right now I'm super happy with it, and I don't see any reason why I won't continue with it (with improvements) from now on.
I want to add some workouts to my routine. Mostly I want some visible abs, and just in general to be less squishy and formless. I've been reading up, but I know I'm still clueless.
I think it will be a lot easier for me to stick to a workout routine if I have a set schedule and workout instead of just doing whatever strikes my fancy at the time. Also I think I'll be more successful initially if the workout is relatively short. I'm poor at managing my time (another thing I'm improving on), but I think spending 30 minutes a day in the gym from day-1 would kill my enthusiasm pretty quickly.
I guess I'm just looking for some advice on light-to-moderate beginner routines to start out with, plus any advice you guys have in general from my post. Like, should I still consume relatively few calories (probably ~1500 a day)? It's my understanding that I can do all the situps in the world, but I'll never have a defined midsection if I don't get rid of the fat. I realize that working out will probably up my calories burned in a day, but in my situation which is better? over or under?
Is this the kind of thread where people post pictures and progress reports? That might help me stay on top of it too.
Age: 29
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 159 lbs
Goal: Not sure. Eventually have larger and more-defined muscles?
Current Training Schedule: Haphazard bench press workout and bicycle sit-ups with no regular schedule and probably poor form.
Current Training Equipment Available: treadmill, exercise bike with moving arm things, free weights, an exercise ball, and a weight machine with plate weights in the middle and benchpress, butterfly thing and the bar you can pull down.
Comments: I'm an absolute beginner. No idea how to do proper workouts at all.
I've always been tall and skinny. In the past ~7 years my diet has been mostly fast food. I've never eaten well, but it didn't seem to matter outwardly. In the past year I've put on some weight and gained noticeable belly fat. I'm still skinny, but it's pretty obvious to me and my girlfriend that I have a bit of a gut now. Like most people I've tried starting workout regimens in the past and never stuck to them.
I started a diet almost a month ago (everybody said I was crazy and don't need to diet), and I've already lost almost 10 pounds. I'm not very strict about it, and I'm not counting my calories, but basically I cut out bread, fast food, sugar. I'm definitely running a calorie deficit right now, trying to get my body fat lower. (my super inaccurate bathroom scale says it's 17%). I'm still figuring out new things to incorporate but right now I'm super happy with it, and I don't see any reason why I won't continue with it (with improvements) from now on.
I want to add some workouts to my routine. Mostly I want some visible abs, and just in general to be less squishy and formless. I've been reading up, but I know I'm still clueless.
I think it will be a lot easier for me to stick to a workout routine if I have a set schedule and workout instead of just doing whatever strikes my fancy at the time. Also I think I'll be more successful initially if the workout is relatively short. I'm poor at managing my time (another thing I'm improving on), but I think spending 30 minutes a day in the gym from day-1 would kill my enthusiasm pretty quickly.
I guess I'm just looking for some advice on light-to-moderate beginner routines to start out with, plus any advice you guys have in general from my post. Like, should I still consume relatively few calories (probably ~1500 a day)? It's my understanding that I can do all the situps in the world, but I'll never have a defined midsection if I don't get rid of the fat. I realize that working out will probably up my calories burned in a day, but in my situation which is better? over or under?
Is this the kind of thread where people post pictures and progress reports? That might help me stay on top of it too.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Yeah I second this. Just go to failure before you switch. Your grip should start catching up.
Give the OP a thorough read its got you covered on most of your questions. Once your done with that come back here with any questions.
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