FallingEdge
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Real talk, I can eat "clean" for 150 days if I had a personal chef. All about that action, boss.
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Psychotext
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What does that mean? (I'm a bit slow, sorry)
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Veezy, welcome back. How have you been? What new discoveries have you unearthed?
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Guys I scored 0 on pull ups and laughed awkwardly when the computer said "Needs improvement."
Means the bicep too bomb
Means the bicep too bomb
And if your job depended on it.
Aren't you benching like 285? Damn dude. That's a hell of a small difference.
Bench max is 315 or so. I dealt with back injuries all summer so I had to restart at like 135 for deads back in September but my back feels great now (and my hip is getting better, too). I'm also short with a broad chest so I'm built to bench.
Gotcha. I forgot about the injury. Keep pushing!
Thanks bud. 4 plates is so, so close for deads
You'll get there soon. You're so damn young I can only imagine where you will be at thirty. Shit, I didn't start squatting seriously until after 30 and I didn't start deadlifting until 1.5 years ago. You're way ahead of the game.
Computer? Is this some sort of tracking app?
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No, the trainer has some kind of fitness file on the computer for each client, and he had to put in my starting stats. The computer tries to put a diplomatic characterization on each stat, but that one got me laughing.
white dynamite
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Hey Gaf, I'm currently doing this routine posted on the OP:
Monday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlifts - 1 set of 5
Pull-Ups - 3 sets of 8-15
Wednesday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Overhead Press - 3 sets of 5
Power Cleans - 5 sets of 3
Abdominal work
Friday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlift - 1 set of 5
Bent Over Rows - 3 set of 5
Arm work, if desired
I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on what to do for abdominal/arm work. Also, if anyone could speak about their journey and results regarding this specific program, that'd be fantastic!
Monday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlifts - 1 set of 5
Pull-Ups - 3 sets of 8-15
Wednesday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Overhead Press - 3 sets of 5
Power Cleans - 5 sets of 3
Abdominal work
Friday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlift - 1 set of 5
Bent Over Rows - 3 set of 5
Arm work, if desired
I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on what to do for abdominal/arm work. Also, if anyone could speak about their journey and results regarding this specific program, that'd be fantastic!
God Dayumm
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I dont even need a chef, just a dishwashing lady
Hey Gaf, I'm currently doing this routine posted on the OP:
Monday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlifts - 1 set of 5
Pull-Ups - 3 sets of 8-15
Wednesday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Overhead Press - 3 sets of 5
Power Cleans - 5 sets of 3
Abdominal work
Friday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlift - 1 set of 5
Bent Over Rows - 3 set of 5
Arm work, if desired
I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on what to do for abdominal/arm work. Also, if anyone could speak about their journey and results regarding this specific program, that'd be fantastic!
Your abs will be hit by squats and deads. Seriously, don't sweat the small things. If you feel like you absolutely must hit some arms, just throw in some Brocep curls after your last exercise. Keep it light, and do like a 4x15.
I can't tell you the last time I did a bicep curl and my arms recently went from 16.5 to 17 inches.
Once you have an established strength base, then you can branch off and either target weaknesses or hit certain parts for aesthetics. If you're just starting, build that base first.
Hey Gaf, I'm currently doing this routine posted on the OP:
Monday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlifts - 1 set of 5
Pull-Ups - 3 sets of 8-15
Wednesday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Overhead Press - 3 sets of 5
Power Cleans - 5 sets of 3
Abdominal work
Friday
Squat - 3 sets of 5
Bench Press - 3 sets of 5
Deadlift - 1 set of 5
Bent Over Rows - 3 set of 5
Arm work, if desired
I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on what to do for abdominal/arm work. Also, if anyone could speak about their journey and results regarding this specific program, that'd be fantastic!
I'd definitely do more than 2 sets of Dead all week.
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
She miring hard.
Thats just the working set, he'll be fine as it gets heavier.
I never really understood that about SS, it's the one thing I don't get
(I've read what MR says about it, but I always felt better doing more...it's so crucial)
JEFIT. The only real app I would recommend for serious lifting. I wrote quite a bit on it in the previous OT. Basically just make your workout routine on your PC or app, it'll all sync. It's pretty straightforward, not hard to use.
Rippetoe states why somewhere, I don't want to search for it. SL has an article detailing why they do 1x5 DL instead of 5x5. http://stronglifts.com/why-deadlifts-1x5-stronglifts-5x5-squats/
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
Deadlifted double my bodyweight today (365) for the first time.
That was one of those "I'll be happy if I ever reach that" goals.
But I'm not happy.
Four plates, now THAT will make me happy
Awesome work dude. I'll be happy if I can hit 250 by the end of the year.
Achieving those long-term goals are the best part of lifting. Congrats! Time for 3x bwDeadlifted double my bodyweight today (365) for the first time.
That was one of those "I'll be happy if I ever reach that" goals.
But I'm not happy.
Four plates, now THAT will make me happy
Deadlifted double my bodyweight today (365) for the first time.
That was one of those "I'll be happy if I ever reach that" goals.
But I'm not happy.
Four plates, now THAT will make me happy
Once you hit 4 plates, you will not be happy and want more. That chasing the dragon never ends bro. Happened to me on every single lift, hit all types of records i thought i'd never get to and then kept wanting more.
DUFFMCWALIN
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The worst feeling man. That sucks.
Awesome to hear that there is still no pain or anything. Hopefully you will manage to get away with just feeling a tad "odd".
Awesome to hear that you actually enjoy it. That means you most likely will stick with it too.Thanks a lot guys! You're too kind
Good for you!Yep, couldn't have survived without this piece of information.
Damn, that was insane... and there is something wrong with me, since now I crave pizza.
Lol. Shame you weren't right.
Hahahahha. Couple more decades and I can imagine me doing that with no shame...
This far I have actually been asked to squeeze couple men's arms. Lol, one of them have been so random since it was a customer at work. But hey, it was a start. I need some squeezing practice to be a professional at it when I am old.
Veezy! We haven't seen you in ages!
Good to have you here! What you have been up to? Well, I am unable to do pull ups either. I just hang in there like a retard monkey.
Awesome work and I admire your attitude!Deadlifted double my bodyweight today (365) for the first time.
That was one of those "I'll be happy if I ever reach that" goals.
But I'm not happy.
Four plates, now THAT will make me happy
I am myself still using ridiculous baby weights and unable to even deadlift currently. Hahah, I don't know how pathetic it is that I did a pr on bench today, 27,5 kilos / around 61 pounds. I did three sets of ten. I assume I could do more than that if I wouldn't do as many. But meh. With these kind of numbers it doesn't matter anyways. I am just looking forward to add more weight to my squats.
Had a great workout today after resting since my meet on Saturday. Decided to try out mark bell's jacked and tan theory that bigger arms = bigger bench so I hit up biceps after benching. My first time doing isolation bicep exercises in at least 6 months, missed that pumped full of blood feeling.
Hahahahha. Couple more decades and I can imagine me doing that with no shame...
This far I have actually been asked to squeeze couple men's arms. Lol, one of them have been so random since it was a customer at work. But hey, it was a start. I need some squeezing practice to be a professional at it when I am old.
Couple decades? I can imagine you doing it tomorrow! ;-)
Lol, ok. You got me there.
But it needs to be a nice firm squeeze or otherwise it is just awkward.
Big Green Anus
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Hi Fit-Gaf,
I'm doing Stronglift 5x5 since the second week of January and it's been a REALLY good program. My thighs are noticeably getting thicker, which surprised me with how fast it happened.
I read on the the Stronglift site that you lose fat when you lift heavy, but how true it this?
I do need to lose some weight( 30lbs would be great), but I really enjoy doing this, which is surprising for me to say since I don't really like exercising other than some sports
I'm doing Stronglift 5x5 since the second week of January and it's been a REALLY good program. My thighs are noticeably getting thicker, which surprised me with how fast it happened.
I read on the the Stronglift site that you lose fat when you lift heavy, but how true it this?
I do need to lose some weight( 30lbs would be great), but I really enjoy doing this, which is surprising for me to say since I don't really like exercising other than some sports
Hi Fit-Gaf,
I'm doing Stronglift 5x5 since the second week of January and it's been a REALLY good program. My thighs are noticeably getting thicker, which surprised me with how fast it happened.
I read on the the Stronglift site that you lose fat when you lift heavy, but how true it this?
I do need to lose some weight( 30lbs would be great), but I really enjoy doing this, which is surprising for me to say since I don't really like exercising other than some sports
You lose fat if you eat less than your body requires to maintain. Lifting weights can help burn some calories and obviously gain muscle but it doesn't help you lose weight anymore than cardio.
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
Came up with a really tough pull-up routine that I'd like to share with you guys if you care to try it out (looking at you, Coots):
For every ten seconds, do one rep, and repeat for as long as you can.
Obviously, you'll need a stopwatch for this. What I do is I start the timer, then grab the bar just as it's hitting a new number, and start from there. I might start when it hits 10 seconds, and then I know to do a pull-up at 20. But when I come down, it might already be 26 seconds, so I'll just hang on the bar until 36, and then do another pull-up.
I only lasted 50 seconds. :/ My grip gave out quickly.
For every ten seconds, do one rep, and repeat for as long as you can.
Obviously, you'll need a stopwatch for this. What I do is I start the timer, then grab the bar just as it's hitting a new number, and start from there. I might start when it hits 10 seconds, and then I know to do a pull-up at 20. But when I come down, it might already be 26 seconds, so I'll just hang on the bar until 36, and then do another pull-up.
I only lasted 50 seconds. :/ My grip gave out quickly.
Big Green Anus
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I want to reduce my calorie intake, but the main problem I am having is not having enough protein. I usually get around 140-160 protein per day, but I want to get to 200grams+, but I'm having a problem keeping everything below 3000 calories.
I'm 6"2 with a large frame and 260lbs. I was originally 277lbs before starting Stronglift in January, so I'm making some progress
Nothing stands on the way of gains, even danger...
I want to reduce my calorie intake, but the main problem I am having is not having enough protein. I usually get around 140-160 protein per day, but I want to get to 200grams+, but I'm having a problem keeping everything below 3000 calories.
I'm 6"2 with a large frame and 260lbs. I was originally 277lbs before starting Stronglift in January, so I'm making some progress
Between meat, whey, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and eggs, 200 grams of protein should be fairly easy to hit with a budget of 3,000 calories. Make sure to eat plenty of veggies too. I can hit 200 with 2,000 with ease.
Ok, so you ended up with 5 pullups? Yeah? I'll give it a try. It's mainly a grip strength exercise. Can I just do a muscle up and hang out above the bar instead of hanging? ;-)
Can't see what the benefit would be. Just get the cheapest you can find as long as it's a good brand.
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Damn a question even I can answer already, score 1 for me. The answer is hell nah. No proven benefit, so it would only be done because you don't have any scientific reason and it just makes you feel better to do it.
Psychotext
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Danger gains are the best gains.
Unrelated, just got a pull up assist thing for the missus. Seems to work, but unfortunately as it's being used on a chin up bar in a doorway it's basically cutting off the very bottom of the pullup, so it's not going to be great for improving the entire range.
I want to reduce my calorie intake, but the main problem I am having is not having enough protein. I usually get around 140-160 protein per day, but I want to get to 200grams+, but I'm having a problem keeping everything below 3000 calories.
I'm 6"2 with a large frame and 260lbs. I was originally 277lbs before starting Stronglift in January, so I'm making some progress
Lean meats, whey and eggs and you'll have no problem at all. Also, for the same calories as rice, quinoa has twice the protein.
Psychotext
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I'm yet to find a way of actually making that stuff taste good.
God Dayumm
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Was it the lunk alarm?
Quinoa? I like it with lime juice, black beans, and red onions.
Throw in some chilies for good measure.
Boom. exactly how i make it!
Psychotext
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I'll give it a try, cheers. Results up til now have been less than palatable (and I'm not the sort of fitness bro that eats just for macros!).
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