Damn and here I thought my 3 exercises for ab day was enough.
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Damn and here I thought my 3 exercises for ab day was enough.
Quality over Quantity. I need to pick 4-5 and just do more sets but I only have 2 I like doing and feel like I feel it from; Hanging Leg Raises and Spider Crawls. I'm just exploring and trying different ones out.
Skipping sprints or the coffee I had at breakfast left me with a lot of energy too so I wanted to exhaust myself.
Dusk Soldier
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Enjoy it man. Brotege is the only stage where you think you look big.
RumblingRosco
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I have a notebook with three years of lifting sessions recorded. I will spend an entire day someday typing it all into an Excel file just to have a backup because I'd be quite damn sad if I ever lose this book.
Eventually, I hope to read 3x10 Dragon Flags.
Stack up other plates until the height of the bar from the ground is where it would be if you had 45lb plates on the the bar.
CherryWoodFuton
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305 x 5 DL done!!!!
Almost up to 3 plates fuck yea
My OHP is stalling at 145 tho
Almost up to 3 plates fuck yea
My OHP is stalling at 145 tho
Oh man, getting a new PR is such a great feeling! Now I know why people get addicted to lifting.
Can't believe that after two months of consistent training, this is the strongest I've ever been in my life.
Downside is I keep running into mental roadblocks because of that very reason. Every time I up the weights on the bar, my mind keeps telling me "Don't do it! You've never lifted this much in your life. You're not strong enough and could get hurt!"
But after I push through it, I feel like amazing. Any tips on breaking that resistance?
Can't believe that after two months of consistent training, this is the strongest I've ever been in my life.
Downside is I keep running into mental roadblocks because of that very reason. Every time I up the weights on the bar, my mind keeps telling me "Don't do it! You've never lifted this much in your life. You're not strong enough and could get hurt!"
But after I push through it, I feel like amazing. Any tips on breaking that resistance?
this was me last year, word by word.
while I did get injured it was due to working out while being extremely tired and having bad form on a particular lift, not because of the weight per se.
AdventureRacing
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As a novice which it sounds like you are too that isn't something i worry about. Firstly because i know i'm not at my peak yet so even though i'm breaking PR's i know i have further to go on most lifts. Secondly because i'm doing reps of 5 not 1 so i'm not going for my absolute maximum lift. On top of that you're only adding a small weight each workout so that gives you a bit more confidence.
In the end though the important thing is that you're doing the lift safely. Focus on form and have the main safety precautions in place and you should be fine (you also have to know how and when to bail from a lift). So long as i'm approaching the lifts safely and gradually increasing the weights i don't feel like there is anything to worry about. At least not until i'm lifting much bigger weights.
In the end though the important thing is that you're doing the lift safely. Focus on form and have the main safety precautions in place and you should be fine (you also have to know how and when to bail from a lift). So long as i'm approaching the lifts safely and gradually increasing the weights i don't feel like there is anything to worry about. At least not until i'm lifting much bigger weights.
itzknickknac
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I'm on my last week of my 2nd mesocycle of the 5-3-1 workout. I think I want to change to a new workout, I haven't really been noticing any strength gains (haven't re-checked my ORM yet). I can hardly tell if I'm getting bigger. Maybe I'm not patient enough. Can anyone recommend a good workout to try? I'd like to cut, but prefer to clean/lean bulk and start running to burn off any extra fat.
Once you tell yourself "This is too much" or "I might not be able to do this," you just limited yourself. You got to break that limit, and tell yourself "you WILL do this." I get a lot of my motivation from CT fletcher.
I keep telling myself "You WILL do this" and don't let anything else distract you (ie: "..but I've never lifted this much before")
Once you tell yourself "This is too much" or "I might not be able to do this," you just limited yourself. You got to break that limit, and tell yourself "you WILL do this." I get a lot of my motivation from CT fletcher.
God Dayumm
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My mental roadblock is thinking I have to complete the 3 sets of 5 reps and it causes performance anxiety that affects my form. So what I've been trying is always adding an extra set of 1-2 reps 10-20 lbs heavier. Since it is extra and there is no repetition I don't fear failure, plus it makes me stronger and my lighter work sets don't look as intimidating anymore.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
CT fletcher is a shithead. Fuck that guy. And 5/3/1 is a good program you need to be more patient. You're not gonna get bigger over night. It took me 3 years of lifting before I even began to look like I touched a weight.
itzknickknac
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Lol, yeah I can see why people find him a shithead, but some of his video's help me get pumped to hit the gym.
Anyway, after looking at videios/reviews, I realize 2 months of this program is definitely not enough to make/see noticeable gains. I'll definitely keep at it this program for much longer than I thought. I just need to pick/choose my assistance workouts more strategically.
this is the one motivation line I needed, and it comes from Borlic, I am happy.
sometimes is hard to understand or come to terms with the fact that things in this discipline happen over a long period of time, aesthetics or strengthwise.
RumblingRosco
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Posted on Quest Bar's Facebook page. S'more Quest Bars are coming. RIP Brownie Quest Bar as being my favorite.
One goal at a time there. And give a program that you're doing a fair shake.
And please, when doing a program stick to the program. Don't make it your own.
Just keep pushing on. This isn't a sprint.
TheFightingFish
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I set 30lb dumbells down on the bench while I went to check for my phone and one of them rolled off and landed on me feet
Check your nails. I had a big toe nail eventually totally fall off in college from dropping a 45 on it.
Psychotext
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Revenge of leg day.... quad DOMS from hell. Please no.
I had the best workout I had in like a month. Increased weights on several routines and no exhaustion
FUUUCK.
Posted on Quest Bar's Facebook page. S'more Quest Bars are coming. RIP Brownie Quest Bar as being my favorite.
FUUUCK.
That hasn't even crossed my mind before. I might need to try that out one day, if I manage to go there on a time it isn't totally packed.
With a small gym like mine, if I would try that when the gym would be full of people I am sure I would be everyone's favourite, lifting 22 pounds and still reserving every plate. Today my back felt so bad I decided to go for a nordic walk instead and hopefully will go to gym tomorrow. Friday evenings are also quite quiet in there so we will see do I have time to check it tomorrow and will my spine be better.
I have tried out nearly every Quest Bar flavour there is. Now I am excited.
Posted on Quest Bar's Facebook page. S'more Quest Bars are coming. RIP Brownie Quest Bar as being my favorite.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Event work.
150lb sandbag 225ft.
http://youtu.be/aBd6pFD9A3c
Farmer carries. 160lb handles 225ft.
http://youtu.be/_dUyG6lDOE0
150lb sandbag 225ft.
http://youtu.be/aBd6pFD9A3c
Farmer carries. 160lb handles 225ft.
http://youtu.be/_dUyG6lDOE0
It ain't true for everyone I'm learning, genetics are really a huge deal when it comes to strength/muscle, unfortunately. Everyone has those friends that eat like shit and don't do a proven routine and get yolked in a year, I know I do. I'm coming to terms that I'm never really going to have awesome looking arms/chest.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
The only people I know that get "yoked" in a year were on gear. Now I do know people that are shredded with little to no effort.
ohhthegore
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sweet shirt Zero2kz
Psychotext
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Just made a 8lb batch of chilli. Nom.
paradise_circus
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Will it last for even 1 day?
I'm not sure if such a topic exists, atleast i couldn't find one, but is there a thread where gaffers exchange playlists/mixes for their workout sessions?
I haven't had doms in a long time, squats did me in. I made my food for the next 3 days, also baked that low carb chocolate cake again and it is amazing yet again. I sub heavy cream for the coconut milk, and don't use coffee extract (since I don't have any). Otherwise I make it as is. Next time I'll make a double portion.
Going to maybe go in tonight for body weight day then it's time to see if I can hit some new highs on my lifts next week. 1s week baby. So hyped.
Going to maybe go in tonight for body weight day then it's time to see if I can hit some new highs on my lifts next week. 1s week baby. So hyped.
Psychotext
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I've got to try that again, but it was far too moist last time. Tasty though.
I'd have already eaten it all, but I'm waiting for my fasting period to end.
Will it last for even 1 day?
I'd have already eaten it all, but I'm waiting for my fasting period to end.
It is delicious indeed. Not too fussed about the texture and what not if I can have this on a cut.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Revenge of leg day.... quad DOMS from hell. Please no.
Been neglecting my calfs, hopped on the calf raise and pumped out 5x15. Couldn't walk right two days later
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Deleted member 47027
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I'm back. Still cutting weight, still running. I'm sorry I don't post much. Ever since I abandoned my muscle quest to go for a cut quest, I haven't had much to report. I miss y'all.
Feels like this happens to us all a bit. We're in this thread a ton those first couple years, the it tapers off. Maybe I'm wrong?
D
Deleted member 47027
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My goals kinda changed. That and dealing with a bunch of personal shit at the time really changed my focus, for now, at least. I want to lift again, and I will come back to it, but I've learned some valuable lessons. Namely...you can't outwork a Quesarito diet.
Well, you're always welcome here.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I bet this is the same hearty laugh that you have whenever you read about anyone of us on the cut.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Psychotext
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Om nom nom.
Recipe/link?
I want it all damnit!
I switched from a strength routine I had been doing for a year to a split bodybuilding routine. I'm now doing lots and lots of reps and it's boring as fuck.
Don't get me wrong, I'm sweating. But this split I'm doing, basically separates gym sessions into days where you attack the back and days when you attack the chest. Never do both on the same day.
So, it's all 3x10 per muscle (group). It goes something like :
Day 1
chest, shoulders, chest ,shoulders ,chest shoulders
biceps, triceps, biceps , triceps
Day 2.
back , shoulders, back, shoulders, back shoulders
biceps, triceps, biceps, triceps.
Day 3 is 1, 4 is 2, etc.
I'll throw in some squats and deadlifts but I hurt my hamstring so I'm laying off of that. The goal, growth. I've been at this for close to a month now. You guys think it will work?
Don't get me wrong, I'm sweating. But this split I'm doing, basically separates gym sessions into days where you attack the back and days when you attack the chest. Never do both on the same day.
So, it's all 3x10 per muscle (group). It goes something like :
Day 1
chest, shoulders, chest ,shoulders ,chest shoulders
biceps, triceps, biceps , triceps
Day 2.
back , shoulders, back, shoulders, back shoulders
biceps, triceps, biceps, triceps.
Day 3 is 1, 4 is 2, etc.
I'll throw in some squats and deadlifts but I hurt my hamstring so I'm laying off of that. The goal, growth. I've been at this for close to a month now. You guys think it will work?
Psychotext
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FallingEdge
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why not both
RumblingRosco
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S'more Quest Bars are available for ordering this coming Monday... I'll let you know what I think once I get a hold of one.
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