Glad it went well. Sucks you're gonna be off your feet for a few months. It's a horrible experience. Try to keep a great support system around you.
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Glad it went well. Sucks you're gonna be off your feet for a few months. It's a horrible experience. Try to keep a great support system around you.
God Dayumm
Banned
Get well Sean
Today I squatted 135 lbs \o/ so that means I should go for 145 next workout on Starting Strength? What happens if I miss the last 1 or 2 reps of the last set, I have to try again next time for the whole 3 work sets?
Today I squatted 135 lbs \o/ so that means I should go for 145 next workout on Starting Strength? What happens if I miss the last 1 or 2 reps of the last set, I have to try again next time for the whole 3 work sets?
Goes without saying, but god dayum.
Happy Father's day, btw.
Happy Father's day to everyone here at Fit-Gaf.
Hypereides
Member
I think the rule of thumb, is that you have give it a go 3 times before you deload. So in case you should fail to complete all full work sets, you have 3 chances for rematch.
Well fit bros I've been in the ER since 8am
Gotta get my appendix out
That sucks and we're in a brand new OT.
Sean, get well! Take it easy!
I will never be where I want to be because that would include getting lots of plastic surgery and looking like a totally different person lol
Bleh. I need to look acceptable so I can take photos in Europe :/
I think everyone else always has something beautiful about them no matter what. I just don't. :/ That's just how it's always been.
Well, my goal is to climb all the stairs in Notre Dame when I go. So I need to get good at stairs. Lol. Gotta get to the top!
Only did 20 today...belly and back still hurting. Being a girl sucks once a month. Lol.
I will never be where I want to be because that would include getting lots of plastic surgery and looking like a totally different person lol
Leeness don't sell yourself short. Please don't do that.
I saw your two photos for comparison and you're a pretty girl. Maybe consider that you might not photograph well or that you're internalizing this self-image of yourself that's far from the truth.
Just workout for fitness and health sake, and ignore the mirror and watch how much difference it makes. You'll also be a lot happier
Bleh. I need to look acceptable so I can take photos in Europe :/
I think everyone else always has something beautiful about them no matter what. I just don't. :/ That's just how it's always been.
Well, my goal is to climb all the stairs in Notre Dame when I go. So I need to get good at stairs. Lol. Gotta get to the top!
Only did 20 today...belly and back still hurting. Being a girl sucks once a month. Lol.
They're the one thing I would get at the movies whenever I would go as a kid so every time I go now the experience isn't complete without them. It's a nice little nostalgia trip in every cinnamon-y bite.
God Dayumm
Banned
Ok, so all work sets need to be completed or it is a fail, right?
toddhunter
Member
Yep. Keep in mind as you get heavier, you may need more rest in between.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Programming change I wanna share. I'm removing OHP from my main lifts. My 4th day will now be a "bodybuilding and accessory day."
Also, JL Holdsworth the guy in that setup deadlift video I always link. And owner of "the spot athletics" and member of team elitefts posted on my deadlift video. He told me great job and also assessed my DL exactly the same way I did. I need more glute work. Fucking awesome to get that feed back and it matches my own assessment.
I honestly see 650+ in my near future.
Thanks bud!
Great to hear bro, don't worry the weights will be here when you get back.
Thanks buddy, you too!
Also, JL Holdsworth the guy in that setup deadlift video I always link. And owner of "the spot athletics" and member of team elitefts posted on my deadlift video. He told me great job and also assessed my DL exactly the same way I did. I need more glute work. Fucking awesome to get that feed back and it matches my own assessment.
I honestly see 650+ in my near future.
Thanks bud!
Great to hear bro, don't worry the weights will be here when you get back.
Thanks buddy, you too!
toddhunter
Member
Any reason for dropping OHP?
Reverse Pyramid Training maybe? Or something similar.
RumblingRosco
Member
Having an admin/site owner that lifts always reminds me how much I wish we had a US president that squatted heavy, just to be an inspiration to others.
Ugh, I need some help here guys. My lifting progress has been sucking ass. My squats, deadlifts, and bench presses aren't even up to my body weight yet. I've seen novices like me and skinnier than me who have progressed much faster and can lift a helluva lot more than me. I almost feel like I have to get back to the basics.
Halp!
Halp!
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http://www.questproteinbar.com/
Delicious treats that are healthy, high in protein, and don't taste like shit? A girl I'm talking to works at this place, I'm totally thinking about asking her for a few to try out.
http://www.questproteinbar.com/
Delicious treats that are healthy, high in protein, and don't taste like shit? A girl I'm talking to works at this place, I'm totally thinking about asking her for a few to try out.
you are a little bit late to the party.
CherryWoodFuton
Member
Don't compare yourself to others. Just go at your own pace and constantly strive to improve. Someone posted that training is like a wave with ups and downs.
370lbs on squats, DONE.
This was the 8th 5/3/1 session in a row of nothing but gains. I love this routine so much.
This is what i hit this cycle:
OHP - 190lbs
Deadlift - 435lbs
Bench - 245lbs
Squat - 370lbs
At this point, as much as i'm addicted to lifting heavier, i'm not going to eat more on gym days to ensure i get my lifts 100%. I'm going to just cut cut cut more then i already do, and no more cheat days for a long time, and get rid of the last of this fat. Then i can eat at maintenance or a little above on gym days. Who knows, i might still hit new pr's even on a deeper cut. Just going to keto on and if i dont hit all my reps, i'll rest more and keep going.
This was the 8th 5/3/1 session in a row of nothing but gains. I love this routine so much.
This is what i hit this cycle:
OHP - 190lbs
Deadlift - 435lbs
Bench - 245lbs
Squat - 370lbs
At this point, as much as i'm addicted to lifting heavier, i'm not going to eat more on gym days to ensure i get my lifts 100%. I'm going to just cut cut cut more then i already do, and no more cheat days for a long time, and get rid of the last of this fat. Then i can eat at maintenance or a little above on gym days. Who knows, i might still hit new pr's even on a deeper cut. Just going to keto on and if i dont hit all my reps, i'll rest more and keep going.
EviLore you remind me of Gary Cahill. England's living legend!
keep up the good work guys!
Spiritreaver
Member
DoktorEvil
Banned
Looking to buy whey for some meal replacement during the week.
What's a decent brand to rely on? There's so many types of whey out there it gets really confusing on what I should buy.
What's a decent brand to rely on? There's so many types of whey out there it gets really confusing on what I should buy.
I use the ON natural since it has no artificial sweetners in it. Normal chocolate.
CherryWoodFuton
Member
Muscle Pharm Combat is cheap and tastes the best out of all the powders i've tried
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Starting the lifting plan today (3x a week, cardio 6x a week). Hoping it gets me to lose some fat and put on some muscle. I had lost about 35 lbs as of early last year and let myself put back on some of it. Hoping lifting, cardio, and eating right can get me back down and get my body looking more fit.
It always is hard for me to get in better shape, so hopefully this works!
It always is hard for me to get in better shape, so hopefully this works!
Hypereides
Member
As long as you progressively add weight, and progressively continue to see positive changes you'll do just fine.
Also, if some time down the line you should work up the interest to join a gym, I'd highly recomend it.
Unless you bring in a full blown squat rack into your home, of course.
RumblingRosco
Member
Not the worst hotel gym ever. Also an OK pool and hot tub nearby. Dumbbells go up to 50 lbs so I can make do I guess.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Yeah, I've debated it, I just like being able to have some time off at night before having to head to bed. I work about 45 minutes away from home, so that puts me home late as-is, so a gym trip would take an hour or more and would leave me with little time to chill out after dinner before hitting the bed again.
I just want to do some basic lifting with the decent gym we have here, and amp up my cardio to try and get myself looking a bit better. If I could just lose this spare tire I've got in part due to genetics (thanks Grandpa) and in part due to poor eating on weekends, I'd be happy.
Though, the girlfriend loves my shoulders, so I should keep those looking good at least.
Hypereides
Member
Yeah, I've debated it, I just like being able to have some time off at night before having to head to bed. I work about 45 minutes away from home, so that puts me home late as-is, so a gym trip would take an hour or more and would leave me with little time to chill out after dinner before hitting the bed again.
I just want to do some basic lifting with the decent gym we have here, and amp up my cardio to try and get myself looking a bit better. If I could just lose this spare tire I've got in part due to genetics (thanks Grandpa) and in part due to poor eating on weekends, I'd be happy.
Though, the girlfriend loves my shoulders, so I should keep those looking good at least.
In some months reevaluate your decision and figure out if you're still certain about it.
Godspeed.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Will do.
I'm not super overweight or fat by any means, but I do have a nasty spare tire that never seems to want to leave. I like how my shoulders and pecks look, and I have solid thighs and legs, but for the life of me I've never been able to shake my love handles and small pouch on my stomach. I'm hoping some solid lifting and a bunch of cardio will get me moving in the right direction.
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Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
We even have an OT for them. :X
Splash Wave
Member
For someone looking to finally dedicate time to pull-ups or chin-ups, which do y'all prefer? I can do more chin-ups, of course (and I like that the biceps get some work), but pull-ups probably need more work. I feel obligated to do them because they're harder--should I?
To be clear I'll be following a set routine for whichever one I pick, so I doubt I'll have it in me to focus on both.
To be clear I'll be following a set routine for whichever one I pick, so I doubt I'll have it in me to focus on both.
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Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
If I had to pick one, pull-ups. But you should hit both hard.
DoktorEvil
Banned
I've seen these 2 pushed by GNC and Vitamin Shoppe near me.
As much as I'd be concerned about taste, I just want it to be filling enough that I don't go hungry until time for dinner. I take lunch at 1 PM and workout at 5:30, so I need it to last me until 7 or 8 PM.
Splash Wave
Member
Should I put stock into any of the "50 pull-ups" routines, or should I just stick with regular sets across (increasing week to week)? I'm down to hit both exercises but I'm not sure how much of that I can take. My body weight exercises are always pretty weak.
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Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
Are you able to do unassisted pull-ups? Or do you use lat pulldowns?
I would recommend increasing every workout on weight if you're not able to do an unassisted pull-up yet. If you CAN, however, talk to Cooter. Pull-Up King.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
So, in doing lat pulldowns for my workouts, what's better, in front or behind the head? Or switch it up?
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Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
Front. You're working up to eventually do unassisted pull-ups and this is normal. Behind the head would make for some weird pull-ups.
God Dayumm
Banned
I am able to do 5 chin-ups unassisted for 3 sets but I can't seem to increase that. Should I try to add sets instead of reps or how can I progress?
Cooter halp!
FallingEdge
Member
Sean glad to hear everything is good. When I had my appendix removed, I was in the hospital for a week. Sucked.
Finally out of the hospital. I don't think I'll be back to work until Wednesday or even Thursday. Once again I appreciate the support and well wishes. I fear the strength I'm gonna lose but it's a small speed bump in this journey.
Off to get my wii u! Who's got Mario kart around here??
Off to get my wii u! Who's got Mario kart around here??
wastewater
Neo Member
Guys help me out, I'm 6'4-5 and i weigh 140 lbs. I want to gain 40-50 lbs but i could use some advice.
Over the last week I've started eating something every 3 hours just to get readjusted, next week I'm going to start tallying my calorie intake and meeting targets. Would 3000 calories a day be enough?
Which foods are essential? I've been eating pasta, tuna, chicken, bananas, whole grain bread, whole milk, dry raisins, cheese etc.
Would just eating as much food as possible every day (if i roughly balanced it out) be a bad idea?
What/amount of exercise should i do? I'm not looking for muscles at the moment, given how skinny i am i want to get to a healthy weight before i do any bodybuilding.
Appreciate any help.
Over the last week I've started eating something every 3 hours just to get readjusted, next week I'm going to start tallying my calorie intake and meeting targets. Would 3000 calories a day be enough?
Which foods are essential? I've been eating pasta, tuna, chicken, bananas, whole grain bread, whole milk, dry raisins, cheese etc.
Would just eating as much food as possible every day (if i roughly balanced it out) be a bad idea?
What/amount of exercise should i do? I'm not looking for muscles at the moment, given how skinny i am i want to get to a healthy weight before i do any bodybuilding.
Appreciate any help.
Thanks man.
I'd start off at 3500 honestly, maybe 4000 even. Don't just eat anything. Eat healthy, but bigger portions.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
6'4 and 140? Christ, you must be thin. Me being 6' and 225. Mind boggling.
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Deleted member 47027
Unconfirmed Member
Eat even more. Keep eating. And start on the weights. It's not bodybuilding unless you're living a life of insanity and misery. Do strength workouts. Build a base to add muscle onto. Eat. Sleep, Lift. Your body will love it.
Goddamn man I'm 6'7" and approx 270, I can't imagine losing a few inches and over 120 lbs. You should be good to go though, you've got everything all planned out and you sound like you want to eat. Would you like to try a Quesarito from Taco Bell? They're AMAZING.
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