Was hoping they'd put out a limited pumpkin spice flavor
That would be amazing. It's pumpkin season gotta go get all my limited time treats
Was hoping they'd put out a limited pumpkin spice flavor
Hmm, well here's a picture I took from the front as well: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-...f8e2kYc/w1116-h837-no/IMG_20130913_101235.jpg
Do I need to go wider than this even?
Was hoping they'd put out a limited pumpkin spice flavor
I wonder if it'd ever happen given pumpkin's limited seasonal appeal.
I'm hoping for some kind of caramel bar. Might be tough to make taste good though.
That would be amazing. It's pumpkin season gotta go get all my limited time treats
I wonder if it'd ever happen given pumpkin's limited seasonal appeal.
I'm hoping for some kind of caramel bar. Might be tough to make taste good though.
This I'd bet on seeing sooner rather than later. The question is what it'll be combined with since I don't picture them using caramel alone.
I forgot to tell you guys.
My cousin posted up her stupid Crossfit WOD on 9/11. They actually wrote
"Feel the pain like the people did in '01. Never forget!"
Seriously? Fucking seriously? Your shitty WOD involving 66 deadlifts and other exercises will let you feel the same pain as the people did during 9/11?
Woo! Had a surprisingly good workout today!
I wasn't planning on doing any squats, like I said, but I noticed that I wasn't really feeling any pain today, so probably against my better judgement, I decided to go ahead and do it anyway. While I didn't break my former record, I was able to match it at 110 lbs. Though I couldn't go beyond that. Still, I was happy cause I couldn't even do that much just a few days ago.
I managed to increase my bench press to 95 lbs. Now this was great because after the first set, it was clear that this was gonna be a pain. When I was on rep 2 for set 2, I thought I was gonna collapse right then and there, but for some reason that I can't explain, I went ahead and persevered, and managed to succeed! Felt fucking awesome.
I also increased my dead lifts to 95 lbs. as well. Speaking of which, I think this is currently my new favorite exercise. My forearms feel like they're on fire. And that feels wonderful.
Not to get too emotional here 'sniff', but just wanted to thank you guys.
I don't post in this thread much, just lurk. Tons of great information, but mainly inspirations from people who commit to something and execute it daily.
I have officially quit smoking and drinking as of tonight, and will be pursuing my path for a healthier lifestyle and lots of mirin. Just joining that boxing club and lifting was because of this thread, and after one week I already feel incredible.
Thanks brahs.
Wider for sure. Also in your vid you're looking straight out, that puts your spin out of alignment and can lesson your hip drive. (according to Rip)
So focus on a point about six feet in front of you on the floor. Try the tennis ball method, put it under your chin to get a feel of where your head should be.
Your legs should be wide enough that they track outside of your hips. This is a good primer on the idea. Your head should be neutral in relation to your spine; for low-bar squats this means looking slightly downwards, for high-bar and front it means looking more straight ahead.Whoop, how wide should I be going?
As for my head alignment, I usually focus at points that are slightly above my head. Should I be looking downward instead?
I'll make sure to read that asap, thanks for the link and info! I feel like such a moron having done it so seemingly wrong all this time...Your legs should be wide enough that they track outside of your hips. This is a good primer on the idea. Your head should be neutral in relation to your spine; for low-bar squats this means looking slightly downwards, for high-bar and front it means looking more straight ahead.
I'll make sure to read that asap, thanks for the link and info! I feel like such a moron having done it so seemingly wrong all this time...
4.) Lay on your back in an open door way. Keep your right leg straight, and put your left leg up on the door frame. The goal here is to get your leg straight up in the air, with your toes pointing up. This can be REALLY hard and you'll feel a huge stretch in your hamstrings. If you cannot get your leg straight up, don't sweat it. Take baby steps.
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Thanks for the kind words mate going to the gym has become a big part of my life and I try to take it as seriously as I can, as well as be as knowledgeable as possible. Fit GAF has been a great help along the way. From now I'll try even harder!Don't be, it's not about that. These guys in FIT-Gaf are super sayians man. Be proud your accomplishments and hard work.
Public service announcement: The MOCHA Optimum Whey is SOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD. It's WAY better than any of the straight-up chocolate flavors.
Now I need advice: Here has been my last month of 5/3/1 squats. Keep in mind this was on a mild diet (~300-400 under maintenance each day)
5 rep weight: 285 (got 3)
3 rep weight: 295 (got 2)
1 rep weight: 305 (got 2)
All followed with 5 sets of 10x185 for BBB, no issues here.
Should I repeat this month for squats? I ask because I did at least get the 1x weight.
Failed hard at 77.5 kg (171 lbs) bench press today. Think I managed only like 3 reps on each set. Here's hoping the next time will be better. Still had a great workout.
Another gym around here had a discount offer for the monthly subscription and I decided to sign up there for a month for some change of scenery, will be training there in october.
Now on to stuff my face and get all my neccessary macros for today.
Public service announcement: The MOCHA Optimum Whey is SOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD. It's WAY better than any of the straight-up chocolate flavors.
Looks like a programming issue.
thats my next flavour, no doubt. the Chocolate Mint is also pretty damn good.
Noema (Or any of the knowledgeable guys here) could strength loss in my lower back result in a weakened OHP?
Mmmm, I don't know. Could be! The OHP transfers force through the whole kinetic chain, from the floor to the locked out position at the top, so there's probably pretty strong prioceptive feedback from the back if the weight feels too heavy for the back to handle, even if the delts and triceps are strong enough to move the weight. Similar to how when the hands / forearms are not strong to grip the barbell in a heavy deadlift the weight feels super heavy, like the bar was glued to the floor, but when you try mixed grip the bar just flies up.
Or maybe I'm just talking out of my ass I don't really know, but maybe a deload is in order just in case.
Not to get too emotional here 'sniff', but just wanted to thank you guys.
I don't post in this thread much, just lurk. Tons of great information, but mainly inspirations from people who commit to something and execute it daily.
I have officially quit smoking and drinking as of tonight, and will be pursuing my path for a healthier lifestyle and lots of mirin. Just joining that boxing club and lifting was because of this thread, and after one week I already feel incredible.
Thanks brahs.
Uh oh, the IF Calculator's domain name has expired and is not working anymore. Hopefully they will get it up and running soon..
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Can't tell if it's from the wobble of the cam or what, but it seems like there is some wobble and instability going up.
You might consider going with lower weight and working on form/stability issues a few sessions.
Hey fitness gaf, I've been lifting for a few year and have popped into this thread a few times but never thought much to start posting in it. Any tips for those of us that are hard gainers in calves? My gym doesn't have a standing or sitting calf machine, only a leg press.
I think last nights episode of Breaking Bad increased my cortisol levels :*(. And GTAV drops tomorrow. I predict many gains will be lost this week.
midnight release, taking the day off tomorrow, getting a food and coffee and eating and all that fun stuff
cant wait
Midnight release, squeezing the gym on my lunch break, playing all night tomorrow.