The first two are only 5 weeks apart. The second two are from end of December till today. Haven't missed a day of strength training
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Fitness |OT5| Intermittent Farting, Wrist Curls and Hammer Strength Machine Spotters
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The first two are only 5 weeks apart. The second two are from end of December till today. Haven't missed a day of strength training
kevo_huevo
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i agree wholeheartedly with your list.
cinnamon roll is the protein bar equivalent of crack. so freaking good.
edit: sorry, i do have to add strawberry cheesecake. that one is excellent.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Grats.
But you motha fuckas really need to start posting videos.
Evolve this here thread.
Actually i forgot that one. I bought some of those for the first time last week.
I'm actually all out. I gotta go get a box at the store. Love that I can mix and match how I want and still get the box price.
Sounds too complicated to balance my phone on something while I lift and video.
Actually I'm not squatting or deadlifting these days anyway
Afraid to see what happens when I finally can again.Squatted 320lbs today! A new PR! Good to see my strength going up on this cut, but I couldn't do my cardio today at all. Week 4 of couch to 5k and I'm too weak after cleans to run, but I'm probably running too soon after I'm done lifting. I think I'm going to swap out the running for yoga for now.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Sounds too complicated to balance my phone on something while I lift and video.
Actually I'm not squatting or deadlifting these days anyway
EXCUSES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!
All you need to do is lean it up against a stack of 2 10lb weights or lower. That's what I've been doing.
Not trying to spot reduce, I know how that works.
Anton Sugar
Member
Nice! Further guarantee that you won't hit a "three plate" mental barrier. Congrats.
Thanks man. Yeah, I've been doing 5/3/1 since January. A pretty basic template (basically the triumvirate with some arm work added in. For teh pump)
I'll post a video once I reach 440lbx5 on the deadlift. That's 2xBW for me. All my other lifts are a complete and utter embarrassment so I'd rather not post videos of those.
And I just read about that guy with the 375lb OHP. I just find that too hard to believe. There's probably less than 500 people in the whole world who could do that.
Thanks man. Yeah, I've been doing 5/3/1 since January. A pretty basic template (basically the triumvirate with some arm work added in. For teh pump)
I'll post a video once I reach 440lbx5 on the deadlift. That's 2xBW for me. All my other lifts are a complete and utter embarrassment so I'd rather not post videos of those.
And I just read about that guy with the 375lb OHP. I just find that too hard to believe. There's probably less than 500 people in the whole world who could do that.
Nice. I just got the 5/3/1 book. I'm excited to start in the next couple months.
Maybe it's all mental, but the gym I go to now has metal plates and dumbbells, where as the one I used to go to had all rubber weights. The metal ones just seem heavier to me though, and some of their plates are thicker than others which makes me wonder if they're all really 45 or not.
When in doubt, take one over to a scale.
Quick progress update
Kelei routine- seem to have stalled on all my lifts, despite progress. Its tough to evaluate progress when your target is a 10 rep max though, any small factor (lack of sleep, diet, etc) makes it real tough to get all 10 reps.
Also- thigh/leg shrinking is going okay, still fucking up the rest of my routine. Lower back/core is suffering as a result. blech.
Kelei routine- seem to have stalled on all my lifts, despite progress. Its tough to evaluate progress when your target is a 10 rep max though, any small factor (lack of sleep, diet, etc) makes it real tough to get all 10 reps.
Also- thigh/leg shrinking is going okay, still fucking up the rest of my routine. Lower back/core is suffering as a result. blech.
TheDarkStark
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MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
355 bench is very good. Personally I don't give a shit about putting up big numbers anymore, it's nice to have goals but it's also not a contest or a race. I was probably stronger overall at 165lbs than I am at 195-200lbs and I don't have a problem being weaker years later.
Yea not many people in world can do a 375 OHP. A push press is believable but even that is very difficult without the jerk.
Yea not many people in world can do a 375 OHP. A push press is believable but even that is very difficult without the jerk.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
For reals.
Thanks, the issue though is I've been stronger and have put up 370 before. I probably COULD have done 365 today had I not gone from 355 to 375, but 355 felt really strong to me, and the bottom line is I DIDN'T put up 365 or 370 today. So I'm holding myself accountable. I'm not doing 1RM as a dick measuring contest at all (don't anyone to think that's the case, hell it's why I posted the fail video too). I was doing it to see where I am, and so far, it's not good. The only "good" out of the last year has been me leaning out considerably and MAYBE my deadlift (will see tomorrow). As far as lifting goes, it's been a terrible year so far. Life wise though, shit's been fantastic what with the career and all so I guess I need to keep shit in perspective. And shit man, if you were stronger at 165 than you are now, I fear younger you.
Thanks! It's always the strangest feeling under the bar being so unsure of whether or not you're going to be able to do it, but then when you unrack it it's like "Oh, it's not that bad, I got this" lol
I went to a gym that had all rubber weights, but when I got my home setup going I bought all steel plates. I immediately thought it felt heavier, but I was still hitting the same numbers. Like you though, I thought it might just be mental, but then last week I just started going back to this gym with rubber plates and it definitely feels easier if not 5-10% lighter. Still not sure if it's a mental thing or not lol
TheDarkStark
Member
Of the 4 that I've tried. Chocolate chip is BY FAR the best. It tastes like a damn chocolate chip cookie!
Strawberry Cheesecake and Cinnamon Roll were both good, but not great, nothing special.
Chocolate Peanut Butter is absolutely awful.
my goal after my college years is to look like superman from the new man of steel
like in this trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T6DJcgm3wNY
like in this trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T6DJcgm3wNY
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
That's a pretty lofty goal. You can do it bro
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
No, you've just eaten yourself fat.
You'll look bigger when you cut.
perineumlick
Member
I know a guy like that. He's 220ish and those are basically his exact numbers. I watched him front squat 400 lbs and couldn't believe it.
That OHP though; that's bullshit. I'd have to see it to believe it.
I think if I cut right now I have enough LBM to looked jacked at 160lbs. 190lbs at 5'7 (use to be 130lbs). Although I don't want to be 160lbs, wouldn't be smart with how I train and my end goals of just being strong.
yeah that's the one peanut butter that's not great. It is meh. I don't hate it but it's totally different than the other 2.
Are those quest protein bars good for low carb?
Also, just getting back to the gym, and my legs are absolutely fucked after two sessions. Seems like I need at least 3 days til my legs aren't wobbly. How long does it usually take to get back into the swing of things? Any tips to bring the muscle pain down?
Also, just getting back to the gym, and my legs are absolutely fucked after two sessions. Seems like I need at least 3 days til my legs aren't wobbly. How long does it usually take to get back into the swing of things? Any tips to bring the muscle pain down?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
A long walk and sitting as little as possible.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Y'all rich lifters with your fancy protein bars!
I haven't had a protein bar I didn't make in at least 2 years
JustHadToJoin
Member
How long would it take at a moderately slow to reasonable pace to go from 171 to 191? I want to do this slowly to avoid stretch marks.
I went from a gym with rubber DBs to metal and the metal ones definitely felt 5lbs heavier. Maybe it was mental though.
Ingredients:
1 steak
2 cups of milk (3.25% fat)
3 table spoons of coconut oil
150g of broccoli (you need your greens)
1/4 pound of butter
4 eggs
2133 calories
Blend until you like the consistency.
Enjoy.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
1 gallon tub of moose tracks icecream.
5 gallons of whole milk.
Blend. Drink. SERIOUS CALORIES.
You're welcome.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
I have 18" spinlock DBs and they're definitely more difficult to use than hex or shorter DBs.
I had to adjust myself with shoulder press, I used to hit/scrape the side of my head with the end of the bars.
entremet
Member
1000 calorie shake.
2 cups of Whole Milk
2 tbsp of Peanut Butter
1 large Banana
2 ounces of Heavy Cream
2 scoops of Whey Protein Powder
1 gallon whole milk
1 cup flax oil
2 cup protein powder
2 cup ice cream vanilla
1 cup peanut butter
A lot of fiber supplements
Good luck!
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Lush.
Edit: Ok for serious. Shakes.
http://articles.elitefts.com/nutrition/top-10-mouth-watering-shakes/
http://articles.elitefts.com/nutrition/gourmet-muscle-shake-turtle-almond-nut/
And best shake of all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RH5d9fvexDQ
The man wants serious calories! If required, replace meals with butter iv.
I am 28 years old, 6'1" and I currently weigh 107Kg or 236lb.
I've been lifting weights since July last year without real consistency and with some long multi-month layoffs. As expected after each of these layoffs I started again from a lower weight so there has been a lot of lost potential progress if you like.
I settled into a regular committed schedule recently (Stronglifts) but I then injured my right shoulder so I've been focussing on re-habing that for the past 3 weeks and haven't performed any lifts. It's not getting any better so I am going to look into physiotherapy asap.
My lifts are appalling:
I'm worried about my health and appearance with all the extra fat that I'm carrying and thus would like to cut, I am currently technically obese. I wonder how you guys manage to stay satisfied eating so little food? I find it hard to eat under 3500 calories but I am trying to change.
When I look at FallingEdge's diet here I was astounded at the calorie total of 2323. From his pics he has much more muscle than me and thus a much higher metabolic rate than me yet can manage this.
This is the diet that I came up with a few days ago:
Have I made any glaring errors here? Any recommendations are welcome. My main aim is to make food that can be batched cooked to last several days and that are easy to prepare/store so I will sacrifice variety. I prefer to cook a maximum of 3 times a week.
I just checked Ifcalc and my TDEE is supposedly 2500ish Calories per day so I will need to target a 2000 calorie per day diet conforming with the often recommended 500 Calories per day deficit.
I've been lifting weights since July last year without real consistency and with some long multi-month layoffs. As expected after each of these layoffs I started again from a lower weight so there has been a lot of lost potential progress if you like.
I settled into a regular committed schedule recently (Stronglifts) but I then injured my right shoulder so I've been focussing on re-habing that for the past 3 weeks and haven't performed any lifts. It's not getting any better so I am going to look into physiotherapy asap.
My lifts are appalling:
- Bench 57.5Kg
- Deadlift 120Kg
- OHP 42.5Kg
- Row 55Kg
- Squat 105Kg
I'm worried about my health and appearance with all the extra fat that I'm carrying and thus would like to cut, I am currently technically obese. I wonder how you guys manage to stay satisfied eating so little food? I find it hard to eat under 3500 calories but I am trying to change.
When I look at FallingEdge's diet here I was astounded at the calorie total of 2323. From his pics he has much more muscle than me and thus a much higher metabolic rate than me yet can manage this.
This is the diet that I came up with a few days ago:
- It currently excludes the Broccoli that I will consume with meal 1/2, some say not to count it.
- I'm going to attempt to wean myself off bananas in future, they currently serve as my chocolate bar replacement. I was a big chocolate nut and would sometimes eat 2-3 Mars/Snickers etc. a day.
- The nuts are very calorie dense so I guess they can go, however I was told they were extremely good sources of fat and that it was a good idea to take in about 100g of fat each day. That and I'm fond of snacking.
- 2 meals a week will be with salmon fillets instead of chicken breast.
- I will most likely reduce the eggs to 2 per day.
Have I made any glaring errors here? Any recommendations are welcome. My main aim is to make food that can be batched cooked to last several days and that are easy to prepare/store so I will sacrifice variety. I prefer to cook a maximum of 3 times a week.
I just checked Ifcalc and my TDEE is supposedly 2500ish Calories per day so I will need to target a 2000 calorie per day diet conforming with the often recommended 500 Calories per day deficit.
Celcius
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Any opinions on Mark Walhberg's Marked Mass Gainer?
http://gnc.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pGNC1-13315262_gnclabel_pdf.pdf
700 cal, 50g protein, 6 servings per container
http://gnc.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pGNC1-13315262_gnclabel_pdf.pdf
700 cal, 50g protein, 6 servings per container
calories in and calories out. I can't imagine it not working given that you're going over your bmr.
Sounds like puce got a plan. I'd change a few things though. First off, skip the sugar cube and use sweetener instead. Second, your meal choices might be slightly on the bland side. Experiment with spices, other complex carbs and different meats. Fish, pork, beef, yams, quinoa, lots of different spices, etc.
Also, 2000 calories offers a lot of flexibility. A bacon and egg breakfast, a big steak and veggie dinner, and a chicken lunch on a bed of yams... All an option for you!
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