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Fitness |OT6| Defying gravity, Quest madness, and Muscle Shaming
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Just throw some salt over your shoulder for good luck and you'll be fine.
Thanks sphinx. I'm been mostly keeping up on the thread, but I'm leaving the posts to our resident strength wizards. They've been covering the bases and keeping the motivation alive.
Judging by Rando's avatar I'm pretty sure we've both been riding the Seattle Seahawks train on it's way to the Super Bowl.
rokkerkory
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Leg day round 2 today! wooot!
Whatevs...
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Natural vegetable oil maybe.
Haha I missed that one.
Hopefully his next study will be the anabolic window for swelfies. I don't want to lose all my gains and my sd card is getting full.
so, today was the day, I broke the 100kg/220lbs barrier on the Squat 5x3. I know is nothing compared to some strength achievements in the thread but I was looking forward to it so today is a good day.
my left knee was feeling bad the whole week but I said fuck it, warmed up the best I could and it was o.k for a first try. decent rom I think.
so gif time.
sorry for the heel going up
, this was the first set and took some adjusment, It felt like the weight was pushing me forward. Will work on that,
my left knee was feeling bad the whole week but I said fuck it, warmed up the best I could and it was o.k for a first try. decent rom I think.
so gif time.
sorry for the heel going up
, this was the first set and took some adjusment, It felt like the weight was pushing me forward. Will work on that,so, today was the day, I broke the 100kg/220lbs barrier on the Squat 5x3. I know is nothing compared to some strength achievements in the thread but I was looking forward to it so today is a good day.
my left knee was feeling bad the whole week but I said fuck it, warmed up the best I could and it was o.k for a first try. decent rom I think.
so gif time.
sorry for the heel going up
Nice work, sphinx.
Heh, left knee probably also feels bad about being left out of the gif.
ohhthegore
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those are the stupidest looking arms I've ever seen
ohhthegore
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so, today was the day, I broke the 100kg/220lbs barrier on the Squat 5x3. I know is nothing compared to some strength achievements in the thread but I was looking forward to it so today is a good day.
my left knee was feeling bad the whole week but I said fuck it, warmed up the best I could and it was o.k for a first try. decent rom I think.
so gif time.
sorry for the heel going up
congrats! its more than I can squat
rokkerkory
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so, today was the day, I broke the 100kg/220lbs barrier on the Squat 5x3. I know is nothing compared to some strength achievements in the thread but I was looking forward to it so today is a good day.
my left knee was feeling bad the whole week but I said fuck it, warmed up the best I could and it was o.k for a first try. decent rom I think.
so gif time.
sorry for the heel going up
nicee!!!!!
Hypereides
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so, today was the day, I broke the 100kg/220lbs barrier on the Squat 5x3. I know is nothing compared to some strength achievements in the thread but I was looking forward to it so today is a good day.
my left knee was feeling bad the whole week but I said fuck it, warmed up the best I could and it was o.k for a first try. decent rom I think.
so gif time.
sorry for the heel going up
Congrats on the PR dude!
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I think I just may have found my dream gym....
On my way to scouting a MMA dojo - which was located in an almost super secret fashion - , I stumbled across a dislocated gym, close to the dojo's address (Seriously, the place was hidden in some warehouse behind, more warehouses, and then some more warehouses).
The place is super tidey, very open/spacious, professional, with a very strong emphasis on free weights. Squat racks everywhere. Personal/staff are former weight lifters. The female clerk I was talking to had a former carreer i powerlifting. The whole place stank of professionalism. It was kinda like love at first sight, plus is pretty close to this dojo for some afterwards jiu jiutsu training.
I only noticed this place by accident, while walking by I spotted something I rarely see - a fit woman squating 100 kgs in a squat rack - which is nearly unheard of around my area - so my curiousity naturally peaked and I had to learn more about it.
Only downside is the membership price, which is kinda steep for my budget atm - same with the dojo membership.
In about 2 months it might become a realistic possibility to switch from my current gym to this one.
The dojo was pretty okay. Seems pretty secretive which feels like its founded on a strong sense of brotherhood. It's seriously very secluded.
Nice work, sphinx.
Heh, left knee probably also feels bad about being left out of the gif.
Thanks!
the power rack in my gym is placed in a corner so it's bad for taking video or selfies, For sets 2 and 3 I changed the angle and turned out to be even worse :/
Thanks!
I am sure I am behind you on everything else.
For some reason the squat kept getting better. On OHP and Bench, I am taking for-fucking-ever to up the weight. Probably because I was sick and busy in Sept and Oct, lost strength and had to make my way back to the numbers I had reached. so basically I am right now where I left 2 months ago..,
I think some guys here are going through that, being sick or injured and making their way back up. It's infuriating, it's like someone stole your PRs. To see yourself struggling to finish sets that were supposed to be easy makes you want swear out loud.
220 lbs squat should have happened one month ago, if not earlier, but shit happens. Hopefully I have some good news the coming days. OHP would be 104.5 and Bench 154... piss poor numbers but that's where I stand.
thank you guys, I was feeling bad cause many of you have been posting PRs and I was taking too long to break any of my previous ones.
on another note, today I received per mail liquid chalk and tomorrow is back day, so everything is going according to plan.
it's my last shot for a decent deadlift grip. I really really hope it makes a difference.
AdventureRacing
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I finally got my squat to 100kg 3x5 yesterday. Now for the next set of goals!
All right, who's the dead man with the salt shaker?
rokkerkory
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Doing deadlifts for first time after my back has healed. Goodness almost passed out
HisshouBuraiKen
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I only had the potassium salt substitute handy. I believe this is why my shoulder was fine but i ended up doing the roll of shame trying to bench 185 for 9. The eighth rep seemed so easy, too! At least I didn't bang the shit out of my hip bones.
The roll of shame becomes much, much harder without a big squishy fat cushion to bounce the bar off of.
I love seeing stars after a hard set!
BlueScrote
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Shitty OHP day for me too. Expected at least 1x5 130 and instead petered out 1x1 and 1x2. I missed OHP last week and benched yesterday due to scheduling issues though, so I'm not all that surprised.
Are you doing 5lb jumps or 2.5lb jumps?
rokkerkory
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What does fitgaf eat before bed?
I have a healthy helping of cottage cheese each night.
I have a healthy helping of cottage cheese each night.
Hawaiian sweet bread at the moment. I try to mix it up so I get a small satisfaction via food. I have somewhat eliminated the ability of food to cause extreme euphoria by this point. It's necessary for me to control my food and not it me.
When I'm not trying to put on any weight I stick to cottage cheese, nuts or any other high protein/fat foods.
My gyms lowest plate is 2.5, so I have to bump it up by 5 each time.
Spiritreaver
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Doing great sphinx!!! Keep it up!
I'm trying to get into shape, but until I can save up for a nice exercise bike I'm focusing on lifting weights and eating healthy. My main goal is to keep muscle mass and lose fat (pretty common goal I'd assume). Tomorrow I'm picking up a ton of food, but I don't know what I should pick up. I'm mostly going to just focus on eating healthy foods before I move onto a specific kind of diet (like no carb or lots of carbs or whatnot)? Can someone give me a few ideas of some general healthy foods/meals? Due to work and money I've basically been living off frozen meals, take out, and cheap garbage. I need to relearn how to cook...
I know for sure I'm picking up some fish and chicken (fresh stuff) and a few fruits. What are some other easy healthy meals out there? Is there a good resource for this sort of stuff?
Thanks to whoever takes the time to respond.
I know for sure I'm picking up some fish and chicken (fresh stuff) and a few fruits. What are some other easy healthy meals out there? Is there a good resource for this sort of stuff?
Thanks to whoever takes the time to respond.
SimpleScienceFitness - Short List of Foods. There are some meals if you scroll down a bit. That link used to be in the previous OT.I'm trying to get into shape, but until I can save up for a nice exercise bike I'm focusing on lifting weights and eating healthy. My main goal is to keep muscle mass and lose fat (pretty common goal I'd assume). Tomorrow I'm picking up a ton of food, but I don't know what I should pick up. I'm mostly going to just focus on eating healthy foods before I move onto a specific kind of diet (like no carb or lots of carbs or whatnot)? Can someone give me a few ideas of some general healthy foods/meals? Due to work and money I've basically been living off frozen meals, take out, and cheap garbage. I need to relearn how to cook...
I know for sure I'm picking up some fish and chicken (fresh stuff) and a few fruits. What are some other easy healthy meals out there? Is there a good resource for this sort of stuff?
Thanks to whoever takes the time to respond.
You could also look at BuffDude's YouTube playlist for healthy food recipes.
Good luck brah
EDIT: I think the other GAFfers would recommend you to buy a slow cooker if you don't have one already. Pretty good recipe for the slow cooker.
nothing can stop us now!
I think I could try 102.5 kgs next time, 100 kgs felt very o.k., it depends on my knees. If it feels 100% alright, I'll go for it.how long did it take you to get there? I take pride on both www.exrx.net and strstd.com saying I have an above intermediate level on this move.
specially exrx.net, which states it takes "a couple of years" to reach that level. I don't think I've been squatting for more than a year yet. I was probably starting just now a year ago, if at all... I took my sweat long ass time with free weigths.
thanks man, I've reading you're doing better too!
fuck that fit-ghost.
thanks Darth. I will!
regarding leg days in general, those leg pics you posted last year were truly inspiring.
I remember I thought "Damn, I want that, I don't care if pants don't fit, I want to destroy watermelons with my thighs" lol XD.
Genes are not on my side as my legs are somewhat thin but I'll take any gains.
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Hypereides
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I'm trying to get into shape, but until I can save up for a nice exercise bike I'm focusing on lifting weights and eating healthy. My main goal is to keep muscle mass and lose fat (pretty common goal I'd assume). Tomorrow I'm picking up a ton of food, but I don't know what I should pick up. I'm mostly going to just focus on eating healthy foods before I move onto a specific kind of diet (like no carb or lots of carbs or whatnot)? Can someone give me a few ideas of some general healthy foods/meals? Due to work and money I've basically been living off frozen meals, take out, and cheap garbage. I need to relearn how to cook...
I know for sure I'm picking up some fish and chicken (fresh stuff) and a few fruits. What are some other easy healthy meals out there? Is there a good resource for this sort of stuff?
Thanks to whoever takes the time to respond.
A few suggestions:
meat:
Ground meat
bacon
salmon
tuna
ground chicken
chicken breasts
pork
vegetables:
tomato
cucumber
radishes
brussels sprouts
onions
Peppers
celery
Bro-colli
Fruit:
banans
apples
pears
oranges
mangos
kiwi
+berries
NB!:
Don't forget them nuts!:
unsalted peanuts
almonds
walnuts
cashews
+eggs
You can make alot of combinations with just that in your grocery bag, and cook something tasty and delicious.
Since we all have some interest in gaming, I figured you guys would like this commercial. Apply the logic to lifting. It's just you and the iron, no cheat codes
http://youtu.be/0ZsNis8Kees
http://youtu.be/0ZsNis8Kees
So set PRs across the board this week. I weigh at least 141 lbs or slightly more. Doing 5/3/1 BBB.
OHP: 100x3
Deadlift: 255x5
Bench: 155x3
Squat: 240x3
Still trying to fix the issue of grip slowly slipping from the bar in the middle of squat sets though. O and lets just say I was lucky to rerack the bar for squats today aftet the last rep of 240 lbs. Btw this is with a thumbless grip and lowbar squats. Did a quick search and guess I'll adjust bar placement since narrower grip doesn't work for me. Besides those issues, think I'm doing ok.
Edit: ok my hands just sweat like crazy which may be why my grip loosens during sets.
OHP: 100x3
Deadlift: 255x5
Bench: 155x3
Squat: 240x3
Still trying to fix the issue of grip slowly slipping from the bar in the middle of squat sets though. O and lets just say I was lucky to rerack the bar for squats today aftet the last rep of 240 lbs. Btw this is with a thumbless grip and lowbar squats. Did a quick search and guess I'll adjust bar placement since narrower grip doesn't work for me. Besides those issues, think I'm doing ok.
Edit: ok my hands just sweat like crazy which may be why my grip loosens during sets.
Nice!
I got a noob human biology question.
Why is it that if a skinny person eats too much, nearly all that weight goes to the gut? I mean, I know that it's suppose to be where men are supposed to store their excess fat. But I guess my question is, why doesn't it get distributed fairly evenly throughout the body? There's plenty of people out there, who, while they don't work out, and therefore don't really build muscle per se, their mass is spread throughout their body thus making them seem normal.
Why is that?
Why is it that if a skinny person eats too much, nearly all that weight goes to the gut? I mean, I know that it's suppose to be where men are supposed to store their excess fat. But I guess my question is, why doesn't it get distributed fairly evenly throughout the body? There's plenty of people out there, who, while they don't work out, and therefore don't really build muscle per se, their mass is spread throughout their body thus making them seem normal.
Why is that?
Different people will put on fat in different areas. I don't think there's any rule that skinny dudes put on fat at the stomach first.
RumblingRosco
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There is no set rule that skinny guys gain it in their stomach, although yes, men tend to collect fat in their stomach and women tend to collect fat in their hips and thighs. I am unsure if there's any proven reason as to why we collect fat the way we do, but I would speculate women collect fat around thighs and hips as some sort of benefit for childbearing, while men, not ever giving birth, instead collect fat around their midsection as a protective layer over their vital organs. Just spouting out shit I'm thinking up on the spot, but it seems logical to me.
As to why some people collect fat more evenly throughout their body? Who knows. Genetics are very complicated and as much as we know, it's only a fraction of what we'll understand 5, 10, or 50 years from now.
may I ask your height and weight? cause 215 is a lot of weight to bench for reps.
that's already a great achievement.
You could probably get a couple reps at 225!
5'11 3/4" so basically 6'. 177lbs. I got 225 twice last month, just wanna be able to do it for, say, 3 sets of 8. Thanks though.
in the meantime, I think my squat form is shit, because I only got 285 5 times and it was hard.
ohhthegore
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When will it be my turn?
I want people to think I'm on something too
right there with you bro, except I'm at 205 so I have some catching up to do
rokkerkory
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Chest round 2 for the week today!
- Bench press: 4x7-10 reps, 185 to 205lbs
- Dumbbell press: 3x8-10 reps, 70lbs
- Incline dumbbell press: 3x8-10, 65lbs
- Incline dumbbell flys: 3x8-10, 40lbs
- Machine seated weighted dips: 3x10, 230lbs
Added some calves at the end too. Really felt good today.
- Bench press: 4x7-10 reps, 185 to 205lbs
- Dumbbell press: 3x8-10 reps, 70lbs
- Incline dumbbell press: 3x8-10, 65lbs
- Incline dumbbell flys: 3x8-10, 40lbs
- Machine seated weighted dips: 3x10, 230lbs
Added some calves at the end too. Really felt good today.
AdventureRacing
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nothing can stop us now!
I started a year ago but kept giving up. I have been consistently doing SS for a month now, i want to get fit for rugby and decided to finally stick to this program. I'll be trying to do 102.5 next workout. I think once i reach 110-120 i'll do a pretty big deload.
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