RumblingRosco
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I don't blame you. If it ends up being supplement-related at least you're resolving the issue without anything crazy or expensive. Good luck!
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I don't blame you. If it ends up being supplement-related at least you're resolving the issue without anything crazy or expensive. Good luck!
velociraptor
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Creatine alters your DHT levels. It 'might' have an effect.
New BroScience video: Don't Be A Half Repper
Go_Ly_Dow
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amazing. best one yet.
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
I saw the most amazing squats ever today. And by most amazing, I obviously mean worst.
I see this tall thin guy at the squat rack with three plates on each side. I'm like, "Wait, really?" and wait around to see him actually squat that much weight. I didn't believe for a second he was capable of it, but hey, he's loosening up like he's done this before. So this dude lifts the bar and his body begins to wobble; and without even stepping back to clear the two bar racks on the sides, he does less than a quarter squat. More like a dime squat, honestly. He goes down far enough that the bar HITS THE RACKS, and then back up. Stand up, and squat down during a quick two-count. Then back up. That's literally how far down he was going.
I'm just looking at him in complete and utter amazement. Turn to this other guy watching nearby and we both give an acknowledging smirk.
Ugh.
Anyway, I set a new PR on deadlifts today. Thanks Madcow!
220 x 5, and it was easy. I promise you all that I will hit 300 x 1 before the new year. Considering I've only been working the deadlift for a few months I am immensely happy (and a bit surprised) with how quickly my strength in it is going up.
Next week is when I shall hopefully break all my PRs in all lifts, and continue to do so for several weeks thereafter.
Hypereides
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I'm somwhere beteween 20~25% according to that BF chart.
Closer to to 20 by my personal judgement.
Closer to to 20 by my personal judgement.
disillusion, I was going to reply to your post around 1:30PM but a few of my classmates suddenly wanted help with their engineering lab :|
Anyway, I know that feeling and I haven't had that for a month or so. I'm not sure if it has to do with the stretches I added, but I do all but one of these stretches in this video (I don't have a foot roller but I can use a lacrosse ball). I also do a hamstring stretch and foam roll my legs before my session. My friend told me that it's fine to be sore around the groin, it'll get stronger over time. Maybe those will help? And I'm curious, do you high-bar or low-bar squat and how wide is your stance? Your knees aren't caving in right?
Hahaha, I love the faces you guys!
TOM f'N CRUISE
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hahaha
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
something similar happened to me yesterday... one of the guys in the gym I look up to was there in the squat rack. He is tall and strong and the other day he was benching some impressive numbers. The Barbell was fully loaded with a weight that would crush and kill anyone underneath.
yesterday he was squatting... omg... what a disappointment, shit form, fast tempo reps without hitting parallel... I was like "what the fuck, man, you are doing this for years.. that's awful"... weird leg position, and for his height and strength, misserable weight, like 100 lbs, maybe.... bad on all accounts...
this is a lesson all lurkers and guys afraid of free weights should learn: EVERYBODY there has something to learn or improve on. Don't go with the line of thought "They are flawless pros, I am a complete moron, I am intimiated", fuck that, just go there.
disillusion386
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Thanks for the video! I'll try these stretches out. The thing is, it doesn't feel like regular soreness. The groin only hurts when I come up from the squat. That's the only movement that causes the pain. What's weird too is that I feel pain on a specific muscle running down the left side of the groin to the inside of the leg.
I do low-bar squats, and my stance is shoulder-width with toes pointing out around 30 degrees. Not sure if my knees are caving in, to be honest.
I'd love to hear some opinions on weight lifthing belts. Who uses them, who doesn't and why?
I've always had lower back problems, I've recorded my lifts, shared them and get positive feedback on my technique but my lower back tends to bother me a bit still. I'm about 6'3 180-85lbs and have a fairly thin frame.
I started using a belt a week or so ago. I tend to notch it fairly loosely, expand my abdomen, hold and squat/deadlift. I've noticed that my back problems seem to have been significantly reduced and almost gone away completely. My lighter lifts I do without the belt but I put it on when I start getting around 60% of my 1rm max.
I know that people are concerned that your lower back becomes weaker when using assistance. I'm of the opinion that I'd rather have my lower back feel good...any thoughts?
I've always had lower back problems, I've recorded my lifts, shared them and get positive feedback on my technique but my lower back tends to bother me a bit still. I'm about 6'3 180-85lbs and have a fairly thin frame.
I started using a belt a week or so ago. I tend to notch it fairly loosely, expand my abdomen, hold and squat/deadlift. I've noticed that my back problems seem to have been significantly reduced and almost gone away completely. My lighter lifts I do without the belt but I put it on when I start getting around 60% of my 1rm max.
I know that people are concerned that your lower back becomes weaker when using assistance. I'm of the opinion that I'd rather have my lower back feel good...any thoughts?
I hear ya. The stretches should see if your left side of the groin is really tight or not. It could be a form problem if they aren't helping. I high-bar squat so I can't help with form. Would you consider uploading a form check video for others to see?
Edit: I double checked your original post and I see. If you can't get a form check video, I guess take things one at a time.
I don't use them, because I haven't felt I needed one, yet.
If anything, they strengthen your core because the belt gives your core something to flex against.
Zoe
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I finally tried out dip-belt squats. I've been without a leg press for over a year now so I've just squat every different way I can squat, but I still miss that quad pump. These work quite well in their place.
The Ironmind dip belt is quite comfortable for this, a dip belt with a chain is less so. Notice the woman in the photo even has padding under her belt. A chain on the top of the thighs will dig into your legs and you'll end up with small welts or bruises if you do enough reps this way.
It won't replace the squat but the variety will be most welcomed. I hope it pans out in the long term as a good assistance movement.
The Ironmind dip belt is quite comfortable for this, a dip belt with a chain is less so. Notice the woman in the photo even has padding under her belt. A chain on the top of the thighs will dig into your legs and you'll end up with small welts or bruises if you do enough reps this way.
It won't replace the squat but the variety will be most welcomed. I hope it pans out in the long term as a good assistance movement.
Zoe
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Well he specifically told me no more jogging for 4 weeks and then if things are looking better I can start going on walks and ease my way back in using the proper shoes this time.
disillusion386
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Could just be tightness. It's still odd that I'm not feeling it on the right side. Either way, I might take a full week or two off for now. Start back up again. Thanks for all the help.
Host Samurai
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I dont know if this has been posted yet, but somebody attempted The Rocks cheat meal challenge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AfL5J-1Jlso
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AfL5J-1Jlso
Hypereides
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Benched 3x5 75 kg / 165 lbs today! SO close to my goal of 80kg! I might potentially reach 90 kg / 200 lbs by the end of the year 
Also got my squat up to 110 kg / 243 lbs!
Good times fit bros... cutting season is almost just around the corner.
Also got my squat up to 110 kg / 243 lbs!
Good times fit bros... cutting season is almost just around the corner.
Report back when you start again
With the Overhead Press, is it still OK if your back starts to bend if the weight feels it's geting too heavy when approaching the last reps of a set?
Weights Update:
3 x 5
Squats: 70kg (went down on the weight after noticing I couldn't get my ass at least parallel to me quads)
Bench Press: 50-55kg
Deadlift: 60-65kg
Overhead Press: 40-45kg
Front Squats: 45-50kg (trainer has me doing this for 4 weeks before going back to Power Cleans)
Bent Over Row: 60-65kg
UNTIL FAILURE
Negative Pull Ups: 7-10 (Aided Pull Up Machine has been temporarily unusable)
3 x 8
Tricep Pressdown: 12 (the machine doesn't show the weights in kgs or pounds)
BB Bicep Curl: 25kg (the weight is not going up here, not sure what I'm doing wrong)
Weights Update:
3 x 5
Squats: 70kg (went down on the weight after noticing I couldn't get my ass at least parallel to me quads)
Bench Press: 50-55kg
Deadlift: 60-65kg
Overhead Press: 40-45kg
Front Squats: 45-50kg (trainer has me doing this for 4 weeks before going back to Power Cleans)
Bent Over Row: 60-65kg
UNTIL FAILURE
Negative Pull Ups: 7-10 (Aided Pull Up Machine has been temporarily unusable)
3 x 8
Tricep Pressdown: 12 (the machine doesn't show the weights in kgs or pounds)
BB Bicep Curl: 25kg (the weight is not going up here, not sure what I'm doing wrong)
FallingEdge
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8x4 @ 245 lbs for bench. Also did some back work. Feels good. Real good.
so what's everybody's opinion on weighted vests??
I was fooling around in a fitness store and they had plates,dumd/barbells and equipment in general and there was this 12 lbs 5 kgs vest that really seemed like a good idea.
I didn't try it but it seems to adapt to the body nicely and considering I have several bodyweight moves, I thought it would dramatically improve my strength if I used one.
Pushups, pullups, dips, handstand pushups, pistol squats... hell even jogging....
anyone here uses or owns one???
I was fooling around in a fitness store and they had plates,dumd/barbells and equipment in general and there was this 12 lbs 5 kgs vest that really seemed like a good idea.
I didn't try it but it seems to adapt to the body nicely and considering I have several bodyweight moves, I thought it would dramatically improve my strength if I used one.
Pushups, pullups, dips, handstand pushups, pistol squats... hell even jogging....
anyone here uses or owns one???
Went to my physician today to get my shoulders check, since I had been having excruciating pain doing low bar squats. He does some tests on me, and tells me that I've no shoulder injury. Instead, my flexibility is bad, and remarks that "my muscles have grown faster than my flexibility." SCORE! Not really, but made me feel good. He suggests rotator cuff exercises and yoga. I am totally down for yoga. Guess I'll transition to high bar squats for the time being.
Shoulder flexibility? Do you do (would you consider doing) shoulder dislocations with a resistance band, dowel rod, or PVC pipe? I do them every gym session.
Tawney Bomb
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I had shoulder pain when I started low bar squats and started doing those and have had no problems since.
I haven't tried that. I'll give it a shot! Did it take you a while before you had no pain? It's been terribly excruciating.
Same question directed at Tawney. I wanna do my low bar squats. :'(
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A More Normal Bird
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- Broomstick shoulder dislocations
- Broomstick Infraspinatus Stretch
- Broomstick Subscapularis Stretch
- Thumbless grip for squats if you don't already use it
- Slightly wider grip for squats
Just what's helped for myself and others in my experience. Keep up the good work!
Tawney Bomb
Member
I stopped squatting for a week and was able to resume after that without pain. I'd suggest rotator cuff exercises too, just to be safe.
Hope you're able to get back to them ASAP.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
No Half Measures
Some week old donuts, grilled cheese and some egg in there somewhere with whey
Some week old donuts, grilled cheese and some egg in there somewhere with whey
Well I did them ever since I began going to the gym in early August so I haven't experienced any shoulder pain yet therefore I'm unable to answer you question. I would suggest you starting off with the resistance band because it'll stretch apart as you bring it overhead so it won't be that bad. Hold it by the ends at first; you can hold it further away from the ends when your flexibility increases. Good luck TopDreg
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Fucking 185...Im like a weightless paper weight that a small breeze will blow over...
Need to acquire mass ASAP.
Meanwhile I find it hard to get down to and maintain 190. Currently rocking lovehandles of peace.
me too
I can't wear compression shirts anymore, the curves slightly above the waist drive me nuts...sad, I think I'd look pretty good if I could get rid of those but I it's hard to stop this ever-bulking train... and I just confirmed the new scale in my gym is full of shit, yesterday I was 18.2% BF, today I was 13.1%...and I received a "
" smiley because today all of a sudden I am full of muscles... hahahaha, I laughed as I received the ticket, it's like a casino machine, you never know what you are gonna get, awesome.My gym only has the handheld electric impedance tests. I don't trust em.me too
and I just confirmed the new scale in my gym is full of shit, yesterday I was 18.2% BF, today I was 13.1%...and I received a "
FallingEdge
Member
My fat ass weighed in at 260 today. Water weight and carbs and all that. Most I have ever weighed.
HisshouBuraiKen
Member
Time to grow a beard.
That's what he do, folks.
Oh for 5/3/1ers, I started doing the heavy sets first and pyramiding down and it's been working well. Something to consider if you're itching to shake things up a bit.
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