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Fitness |OT6| Defying gravity, Quest madness, and Muscle Shaming
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CherryWoodFuton
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I currently lift with Chuck Taylors and they're pretty awesome....
Maybe if I see them on sale. They are quite pricey imo.
rokkerkory
Member
Man first day of cutting and I am so sleepy and sluggish throughout day Ugh
DUFFMCWALIN
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Yup they work very well.
TheOctodad
Member
Oh I get it for sure.
Though don't feel the news to get the top of the like ones if you aren't doing olympic lifting. These are pretty good, still not cheap, but not adipower prices: http://www.roguefitness.com/adidas-powerlift-2.php
AJanitor and BumRush,
absolutely no workout or physical activity whatsoever, of any kind, prior to your starting points, and you got there in 1.5-2 years??
damn, that's some reality check for me right there. we are the same generation, mostly.
but I didn't want to diet... lol.
I've played sports my whole life (soccer, lacrosse, ice hockey) but only started lifting 2 years ago. Anyone can make MAJOR changes in 2 years...but exercise and diet need to be done in tandem and a "cheat meal" can't turn into a cheat week...
fredrancour
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Ugh. I found the threshold of illness where I can't lift anymore. I guess I'll try again tomorrow. I hate missing workouts.
Screw meals... I partake in cheat DAYS!!
So your heels are elevated when wearing them? Thats pretty interesting. But yeah, I won't get that price in Canada unfortunately.
Just got my dip belt today and used it tonight...why didn't I get this thing sooner?! I really hate doing highish reps of dips/pull(chin)ups, but I had to in order to feel the burn. Just having a 25 pound plate on the belt made a huge difference and made me push hard for 10 reps on dip (only 8 for chinups).
TheOctodad
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Yup, all olympic lifters wear them as well. It makes you stronger in your bottom position (as you noticed with the plates). The difference between these shoes and running shoes is that the sole is typically hard plastic or wood, so it doesn't give. An elevated heel isn't always bad, but a cushioned heel with give is not what you want.
When I was researching WLing shoes, I found out the Powerlift 2 suffers the same compression problem as the Powerlift Trainer because they use the same EVA heel or something. The heel starts to compress when there's roughly a total load of 500 lbs. That being said, it would be hard for me to recommend that. If someone looking for a cheap WLing shoe, I would suggest them to take a look at the Wei Rui Warriors from maxbarbell. They're roughly $70+8 S/H
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Rogue has a Canadian website.
Also weightliftingshoes.ca
MuscleDriver has some oly shoes for $99
http://www.muscledrivercan.com/2011-Pendlay-WL-Shoe--Yellow_p_89.html
Eleiko belt came in and fits like a charm.
Now my rehband knee sleeves and Tennis Ball shoes are next.
It's the best! Really is. Weighted pull ups along with OHP are the two upper body exercises that make me feel the most manly! No offense girl FitGaf.
TheOctodad
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Oh good call. I forgot about the wei rui. Yes, much better choice.
I was posting from my phone so I didn't have all my bookmarks.
It's the best! Really is. Weighted pull ups along with OHP are the two upper body exercises that make me feel the most manly! No offense girl FitGaf.
The first time I loaded a 45lbs plate on my belt and did a pull-up, I fell in love.
Splash Wave
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Is there any trick to upping my number of pull-ups/chin-ups, or can I program sets like I would anything else? I did 3x5 last workout, so next I should do 3x6? Does this sound right?
Do them often. Explode up. Get your bf% down. Upping each workout by 1 is a start. Whatever you have to do man. Just keep doing it consistently.
It's the best! Really is. Weighted pull ups along with OHP are the two upper body exercises that make me feel the most manly! No offense girl FitGaf.
heh. OHP does make me feel strong, in spite of my low load. I'll get back to you on the pull-up thing.
Splash Wave
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Thanks! My inability to do pull-ups is embarrassing, especially considering my other lifts are decent for my weight--I just never do them.
I've included 3x8 dips and pull-ups (the wide grip kind) into my workout and am working my way up no weight assisting me on the machine. The thing is once I want to go above no weight assistance (already at that point on dips), what's the easiest way to add weight?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
My squat is fixed. With help from a dude at my gym and watching Eric Lillibridge setup for his squat my shit is fixed. For th first time ever the bar feels stable and light on my back even at 405 which I did for a moderate-heavy 3.
500lb squat will be mine in a few months.
500lb squat will be mine in a few months.
Dip belt!
My weight lifting has really picked up since my shoulder has gotten better. Today I did 140s on flat DB and got five. I also weighed in at 194 this morning. My diet is started to really get dialed in and my shoulder cuts are FINALLY coming back! The more progress you see the easier it is to pass on that bowl of ice cream.
Guys, I'm thinking about starting 5/3/1 after my cut is over and I'd like some opinions on the template I've cooked up. First of all I want to focus on strength and hypertrophy so I've been thinking 5/3/1. I'd also want to hit everything roughly twice a week. My legs are much better developed than my upper body so there's a bit less assistance on them. But I believe this should suffice. Also I'm thinking a lot of back/rear delt work. Planning on going 4x week.
I've been thinking about implementing the Dave Tate's Periodization Bible template or at least something in that sense:
Bench 5/3/1
Lateral Raise 3 x 15
Flat DB Bench 3 x 12
T-Bar Row 4 x 12
Face Pull 4 x 15-20
CGBP 5 x 10
Deadlift 5/3/1
GHR 4 x 10
Front Squat 4 x 10
Hanging Leg Raise 3 x 15
DB Side Bend 2 x 20
Barbell Curl 2 x 12
Preacher Curl 2 x 12
Press 5/3/1
DB Press 3 x 12
Lateral Raise 3 x 15
Pull-up 4 x 10
Face Pull 4 x 15-20
CGBP 5 x 10
Squat 5/3/1
Snatch Grip DL 4 x 10
Leg Press 3 x 15
Calf Raise 3 x 8
Hanging Leg Raise 3 x 15
DB Side Bend 2 x 20
Barbell Drag Curl 2 x 12
Good? Bad? Shit?
I've been thinking about implementing the Dave Tate's Periodization Bible template or at least something in that sense:
Bench 5/3/1
Lateral Raise 3 x 15
Flat DB Bench 3 x 12
T-Bar Row 4 x 12
Face Pull 4 x 15-20
CGBP 5 x 10
Deadlift 5/3/1
GHR 4 x 10
Front Squat 4 x 10
Hanging Leg Raise 3 x 15
DB Side Bend 2 x 20
Barbell Curl 2 x 12
Preacher Curl 2 x 12
Press 5/3/1
DB Press 3 x 12
Lateral Raise 3 x 15
Pull-up 4 x 10
Face Pull 4 x 15-20
CGBP 5 x 10
Squat 5/3/1
Snatch Grip DL 4 x 10
Leg Press 3 x 15
Calf Raise 3 x 8
Hanging Leg Raise 3 x 15
DB Side Bend 2 x 20
Barbell Drag Curl 2 x 12
Good? Bad? Shit?
Spiritreaver
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When I kick up my routine in March I'm going to start doing weighted pullups. Thanks guys.
velociraptor
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So I've been training harder than ever in the past month (put 22lbs on my bench, squat and deadlift in this month after stagnating for ages) and it feels like I've lost muscle mass rather than gained muscle mass? Is it my diet? Eating is probably the hardest part of this whole journey TBH.
Rayven_king
Member
Ive decided I'm just gonna get my calories post workout, I cant get get over the bloatedness and I almost threw up midworkout today, it wasnt a particularly hard session my body just cant process all this food and I feel uncomfortable
Go_Ly_Dow
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Ive decided I'm just gonna get my calories post workout, I cant get get over the bloatedness and I almost threw up midworkout today, it wasnt a particularly hard session my body just cant process all this food and I feel uncomfortable
Give it 2-3 hours?
Get worn out quick myself without eating a decent amount beforehand.
Rest does a body good!! It's crazy to think what your 1rm might be on those lifts. Nice job bud.
Rayven_king
Member
I workout during my lunch hour between 13:00-14:00, after breakfast I'll have something around 11 thats probably whats giving me the bloat
kevo_huevo
Member
good shit!
velociraptor
Junior Member
good question. I do the exact same because I'm too lazy to cook it.
I suppose what you could do is soak them in water for 5-10 minutes, and then add your banana/protein/milk whatever and blend.
So are saying that cooking/soaking them is important to ensure I get all the nutrition?
entremet
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Did you recalculate your TDEE? Total Daily Energy Expenditure? If not you may be eating too low of calories, which slows your metabolic rate and be counter productive to your cut.
Thanks man!
On back days I end my workout with 75 pull ups, no matter how many sets it takes me to get there...sometimes it takes 5 sets, sometimes 7, but I try to do it fast - minimal breaks (I shoot for < 5 min) - while maintaining perfect form (which is obviously key).
Try to do the same...maybe shoot for 25 pull ups in as many sets / minutes as it takes...after a few weeks of this you'll naturally be doing more pull ups per set.
velociraptor
Junior Member
To aid digestion, yes.
It also depends on your body. Some people find it causes them bloating and gas.
Personally I feel fine. But then again I always leave the oats in water for 5-10 mins prior to grinding.
You could also pre-grind the oats (dry).
Is there any way I can make my thighs less massive? I know you can't really target specific areas for weight loss and yadda yadda yadda but seriously, my thighs are freakish. There must be something I can do.
I'm somewhat chubby, 205lbs for 6 feet but my waist is OK, it's just that buying pants is a pain in the ass because of my thighs. It's not like I'm a squat master either, if anything my squat is lagging behind my other lifts.
I'm somewhat chubby, 205lbs for 6 feet but my waist is OK, it's just that buying pants is a pain in the ass because of my thighs. It's not like I'm a squat master either, if anything my squat is lagging behind my other lifts.
TheOctodad
Member
Nope, just lose weight, nothing to target specifically.
Rayven_king
Member
Maybe this can help I started doing this before I did any weightlifting, I can currently do about 12 reps comfortably
grmpf Even when I'm at a good weight I'm still ripping my pants though, just not as much. I guess there's nothing I can do.
TheOctodad
Member
Embrace it man. At least it doesn't look like you skipped leg day. I'm the same way.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I'd have to know why you picked what you picked. Personally stuff like face pull and lateral raise fall under rehab/prehab. I'd stick bicep work on bench day and focus on back/hamstrings on deadlift day. I'd also move snatch grip DL to deadlift day and add good mornings to squat day. I also wouldn't bench 3 times on bench day. I'd replace DB bench OR CGBP with a more tricep focused movement and/or dips. I'd probably pick lying tricep extensions or a machine to isolate triceps personally.
In general it all depends but you have to be smart and have an intention behind everything you're picking.
Enjoying those linear gains again. Before my break during November and December I was at around 335lbs 1RM on squats and 255lbs 1RM on bench. Those were with my belt.
Today I did 3x5 285 on squats and 3x5 205lbs on bench. Without my belt. I know it doesn't translate directly from one to the other, but I get the feeling I'm close to being stronger than I was pre-break given the fact that I haven't even brought my belt back into my training. Previously I was using it for all my 5/3/1 work sets.
We'll see how long I can ride out this progression though. Might have to drop my increases to 5lbs on squats and deads and 2.5 on bench and OHP soon.
Today I did 3x5 285 on squats and 3x5 205lbs on bench. Without my belt. I know it doesn't translate directly from one to the other, but I get the feeling I'm close to being stronger than I was pre-break given the fact that I haven't even brought my belt back into my training. Previously I was using it for all my 5/3/1 work sets.
We'll see how long I can ride out this progression though. Might have to drop my increases to 5lbs on squats and deads and 2.5 on bench and OHP soon.
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