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Fitness |OT7| #Swelfies, Trap Lords, and Quadzilla
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HORRORSHØW
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damn. you guys are beasts. any skinny motherfuckers like me trying to gain muscle? it's especially hard when you don't eat meat.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Grimløck;145027864 said:
Damn, its hard enough for me to eat 1:1 protein to bodyweight and I'm a huge meat eater
parrotbeak
Member
It's why I don't ask for spots unless I know the guy well. Even if you tell them only step in if you see the bar going back down, too many guys will teabag you while hoverhanding the bar the whole time.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
I take what I can get. I workout by myself so I ask who ever is near. One time I had one guy just walk away. So this is better than nothing. And even if I tell them how I want them to spot me they alway do it there way. Every freaking time.
RumblingRosco
Member
Unless someone specifies that I stand away, I always teabag/have my hands at the ready (not necessarily hover-handing). Since I don't know the random bro I feel being on the cautious side is better.
ViewtifulJC
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BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
My dad used to be my gym partner, he used to hover his balls and slightly bend his knees. Which made it 100x more uncomfortable. I know he did it on purpose lol 
FallingEdge
Member
gg 2014, you have been fun
back pics are too hard
back pics are too hard
RumblingRosco
Member
You may suck at taking back pics, but you rock at taking ear pics. That thing is all muscle baby.
FallingEdge
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Freaking pissed right now. I couldn't get 385 on bench. I got stuck at the part where my shoulders should have pushed through. My spotter had to touch the bar to get me over. I'll upload the video of my failure later!!!
Post workout flex. Looking forward to getting bigger!
love it brother, just a ball of mass
how much do you weigh? height?
thanks buddy, must be all those late night jamming out to 80s music
Host Samurai
Member
Been noticing that I need to step up my gym fashion game. EVeryone at Equinox NYC try's looking like a model with all their fancy gym clothes and here I am training in cut off t shirts and old shirts. I got like 2 pairs of Lulu shorts and shirts but looking to look more fashionable. I feel like im at the age where I should probably look a bit more presentable at the gym. So where is a good place I can get a bunch of fashionable gym clothes without breaking the bank?
Also starting my slooow cut after next week. I will take a progress pic every week and once I am finished ill share it with you guys.
Also starting my slooow cut after next week. I will take a progress pic every week and once I am finished ill share it with you guys.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
In the gym you'll either see me in some old college tees I got for free or Reebok dri-fits (cheap at Dick's and feel good). I don't ever look at dudes clothing. Only time I notice clothes is women in yoga pants. I don't know how fashionable the dudes in this thread will be and I doubt the dudes in Men's Fashion lift either. Just wear whatever the fuck you don't mind sweating in.
RockTurtle
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how do you guys deal with major DOMS? started new regimen monday and this week has been hell.
I sure as fuck regret driving a manual car.
I sure as fuck regret driving a manual car.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Unless you're going in to meet chicks, fuck that. Wear something functional. Go to steel mill to work and grind out them gains. I rock the same hoodie, a bunch of different loose sweatpants, and my chuck taylors. Hoodie up.
FallingEdge
Member
I want to dress like they did in the 80s and 90s.
bring back zubaz and crop tops
bring back zubaz and crop tops
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
As promised here is the video of me failing to get 385. I think I should wait longer than before I go for it again. So this time around I'll wait two weeks
Looks like you're setup loose. But it's hard to tell. You might be lacking s good arch or leg drive.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
What type of pain? Like someone stabbing you with a knife or a burn?
I try to keep as flat as possible. I just rely upper body (chest, shoulders, tri's). I tense up my lower body and core as I bench.
It's a matter of taste really I'm all about proper from. The arch and leg drive are not my thing
Feels like a sharp pain. It definitely wasn't soreness that you would expect after a good workout.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
What type of pain? Like someone stabbing you with a knife or a burn?
I try to keep as flat as possible. I just rely upper body (chest, shoulders, tri's). I tense up my lower body and core as I bench.
It's a matter of taste really I'm all about proper from. The arch and leg drive are not my thing
Eh, arch and leg drive are proper form. But to each their own.
I'd advise stop benching heavy and maybe at all until you get it figured out. Start doing external rotations, band lull aparts and lots of rear delt work.
Might want to run a lacrosse ball across your pecs as well. Might be tight pecs.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
Any injuries to that region in the past? Broken bone, torn muscle or prior surgery? Because it sound to me like a past injury has come back to haunt you.
Are there any other workout that you experience the same pain?
Tight pecs can cause arm/should pain?
Nope, no prior injuries, and no I don't get the same pain with the other work outs that I do. I would like to mention that although the pain is sharp, it tends to go away after about a day or two, so I don't think there's any muscle tear or anything...yet.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
Is it?! Prior trainers and professionals alike have told that is not. I'll do more research on the matter tomorrow.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
It can definitely cause shoulder pain, absolutely. No idea where on the arm you hurt, but if it's near your shoulder, it could. The location of the pain isn't always the cause.
Personal trainers are often idiots and I'd question what professionals you're talking to.
If you're trying to 1rm your bench, leg drive, arch and being tight in the bench are absolutely proper form.
Might it not be that my form may simply be off?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Anything is possible, your post is vague, we don't know exactly what hurts and we don't have a video of you benching when you're hurting.
parrotbeak
Member
Shit, I can't wait to see what your numbers are when you start using leg drive. Check Tate's so you think you can bench series.
http://train.elitefts.com/instructional/so-you-think-you-can-bench-parts1-7/
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
Is it flat bench that cause the pain or all chest workouts to include dumbbell? But if it's a sharp pain there could be a number of issues. Perhaps try to strengthen that area as brolic suggested. And stick with exercises that do not worsen the pain or cause it.
Yeah, I'll see if I can record a video next time.
Assuming the form's not an issue, I shouldn't continue with lighter weights or anything? I should just do some of the other exercises you mentioned?
I haven't tried dumb bell bench presses, so I can't say if that would a difference.
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It hurts in the medius and longus area.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Yeah, I'll see if I can record a video next time.
Assuming the form's not an issue, I shouldn't continue with lighter weights or anything? I should just do some of the other exercises you mentioned?
I haven't tried dumb bell bench presses, so I can't say if that would a difference.
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It hurts in the medius and longus area.
I didn't say stop completely, I said maybe stop completely. Again, it depends on you. The exercises I mentioned will simply help if it's a shoukder issue and most people don't do enough of the two movements I posted.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
I just watched 1-3. There was a lot of information. Going to watch the rest. Looks like I'll have to rework my form. Thank you for the link!
Yeah, I'll see if I can record a video next time.
Assuming the form's not an issue, I shouldn't continue with lighter weights or anything? I should just do some of the other exercises you mentioned?
I haven't tried dumb bell bench presses, so I can't say if that would a difference.
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It hurts in the medius and longus area.
Seeing how that the pain originates from the triceps this could be an issue with from. That is my assumption. I'll wait for the video to see if further advice is needed.
That makes more sense even though I admit that you are older than I thought you would be. Also I need to add that you look like a proper beast nowadays.
This is a shot in the dark, but if your elbows are at or close to a 90 degree angle from your body that can cause shoulder pain. I would definitely check out a video on bench form to see if you're making any form mistakes.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Was also thinking this. If the elbows are too far out the shoulder pain will happen but maybe there's also tension in upper arm from the angle. Also check hand placement, make sure the forearms are straight up and down at the bottom, not tilted outwards too much.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Started Wendlers Boring But Big regimen. Did the 5x10 Squats at 60% 1RM one minute rest in between. I wanted to die.
I don't know anything about laws like that, but why can't it be maintained by the state and also have a sign that warns hikers to proceed at their own risk? If not, then that means that anyone can go there and make changes to it? Like a couple of guys fixing portions of the trail that need it.
And yeah, that guy was a dumbass doing that, especially at that point. My friends and I took the trail around that section since I Nope'd instantly once I got a look at it, haha.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
Use that pain in the gym and motivate yourself to go harder!!! It's just fuel for the fire bro beans!!!!
parrotbeak
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All those concrete blocks and gravel to fill in eroded spots were placed by volunteers. Same with the trash can at the top. Volunteer empties it and carries the trash down.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
Holy crap! At my gym it went from dead when I got there to packed in 30 mins after I arrived. Freaking New Years wackos
Yes, the weight can add up quickly. Following starting strength perfectly for squats would get you to 315lbs in 9 weeks. The program can really ramp up quickly.
I prefer the feeling when I am looking at my body after a pump and then see a 25-years old guy to my side flexing, showing off manicure, earrings, perfectly trimmed eyebrows, a base makeup and so roided to the guts that he looks like made of plastic.
Shit's the worst. Have you wishing they could see you on your strength days. I'm only benching 125 for 10 cause my programming says so. And I don't really lift heavy till like 4 weeks later. Just hoping you catch em that week.
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