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Fitness |OT7| #Swelfies, Trap Lords, and Quadzilla
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I corrected your spelling.
hey I did 335x5 on back squat a few weeks ago!! we're basically the same person.
Nice! How'd you like it?
You'll get used to it. I always mix with water now and it's not so bad.
My favorite is to mix with coffee. Just put some cream in, let it cool to warm/room temp and mix whey in.
Psychotext
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Some brands work far better with water than others.
God Dayumm
Banned
Use skim milk at least, or almond milk. Anything but water.
ohhthegore
Member
just throw some peanut butter in it and it'll be fine
I like to use half almond milk and half cocunut water
muntersaur
Member
The Smith machine is fine for hack squats - good at isolating the quads.
Nice...now join me on the road to 495. We're gonna make it.
I've never done hack squats so I can't say my thoughts on using a smith machine for them, but when I said squat I meant back squats.
Psychotext
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Just out of interest, am I the only one here that doesn't set particular targets?
The specific amounts I can lift aren't massively relevant to me (I can now curl a large dog!) as long as I'm getting fitter and stronger (this applies to mountain biking too). I have literally no idea what I should be capable of, so it occurs to me that I might as well just keep trying to get better rather than thinking about metrics.
Take for example 495. Does that number have particular meaning to you? Is it, say, three times your bodyweight for instance? Just to be clear, I'm not being critical of targets / setting them... I just wonder how they're arrived at / what they're for.
The specific amounts I can lift aren't massively relevant to me (I can now curl a large dog!) as long as I'm getting fitter and stronger (this applies to mountain biking too). I have literally no idea what I should be capable of, so it occurs to me that I might as well just keep trying to get better rather than thinking about metrics.
Take for example 495. Does that number have particular meaning to you? Is it, say, three times your bodyweight for instance? Just to be clear, I'm not being critical of targets / setting them... I just wonder how they're arrived at / what they're for.
ShadowgeistX
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Probably just a number to shoot for, a goal to look at when you're pushing and progress is slow maybe? I'm not near that number in any of my lifts, but for reference 495 is 5 plates per side. Hell, I'm even thinking to myself right now that 4 plates per side for my squat would be tops (but I'm really only close to 3 lol).
Some people do better with a tangible number in mind....an overall goal, and then subgoals to mark the progress.
And so it begins....
Its good to have a goal in mind even if it's arbitrary, I like having something to work towards and surpassing goals can do wonders for your confidence in the gym.
I liked it much more when I was done.
I did 495x10x1 last summer and it was much more difficult so that's encouraging.
Didn't know so many people didn't use water to mix their whey with. I always use water. Here and there I'll use some unsweetened almond milk, but rarely. I've found ON Double Rich Chocolate works well with water.
Psychotext
Member
What happens if you've set something that you're not physically capable of getting to though? Hence my question about how targets are actually made.
Set smaller goals, then set new ones once the previous is achieved.
I'm curious how you determine what you're not capable of?
Psychotext
Member
Well, if you've not been progressing towards your goal in a timescale that's likely to result in in happening in say... the next decade, then you've probably got a good idea. Eventually the curve flattens out.
Unrelated, I've been browsing gumtree (basically the UK's craiglist) for random weight parts and been quite amused by the amount of vibration plates on there. I had no idea that so many had been bought in the first place.
Unrelated, I've been browsing gumtree (basically the UK's craiglist) for random weight parts and been quite amused by the amount of vibration plates on there. I had no idea that so many had been bought in the first place.
I'm with you. Water for whey and skim milk for casein (casein doesn't break up well with water)
leg raises....
but out of those crunches, planks are huge time wasters in my opinion.
Planks and ab roller are a few that are mentioned here. After following weightlifting for a while, weighted hanging leg raises are usually done by weightlifters: here; something I would do myself.
You can also take a look at how Dr. Stuart McGill suggests people to train the core.
theytookourjobz
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Got my VO2 max tested today. A couple girls that are in an exercise science Master's program at UNF asked some of the trainers at the gym to take part. It was a lot of fun and im anxious to do it again. Anyone ever done one?
Psychotext
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Few times. Fun wasn't how I'd have described it.
So guys, what cheap foods do you like while bulking? I'm trying to spend under $60/week and eating 2700-2800 calories a day Been eating mostly the following:
Whole wheat bagels
natural peanut butter
cottage cheese
0% fat greek yogurt (which I mix with frozen fruit)
bananas
whole wheat bread
eggs
2 servings of 1% milk mixed with a scoop of whey
lentils mixed with jasmine rice and curry powder
Anything I'm missing? eating these is getting me to about 2400 cals a day, any good and easy foods I should pick up on my way home from work today to get to that maximum? Also, my fat in take is a little high (80-95g a day) is this TOO high? Thanks.
EDIT: Also finally hit 190x6 on bench after being stuck forever. I am going to a new gym now which has the resting place for the barbell on flat bench a lot lower than my previous gym; this has made it way easier to maintain a good arch and shoulder squeeze than the gym I went to before, which is why I think I broke my plateau.
Whole wheat bagels
natural peanut butter
cottage cheese
0% fat greek yogurt (which I mix with frozen fruit)
bananas
whole wheat bread
eggs
2 servings of 1% milk mixed with a scoop of whey
lentils mixed with jasmine rice and curry powder
Anything I'm missing? eating these is getting me to about 2400 cals a day, any good and easy foods I should pick up on my way home from work today to get to that maximum? Also, my fat in take is a little high (80-95g a day) is this TOO high? Thanks.
EDIT: Also finally hit 190x6 on bench after being stuck forever. I am going to a new gym now which has the resting place for the barbell on flat bench a lot lower than my previous gym; this has made it way easier to maintain a good arch and shoulder squeeze than the gym I went to before, which is why I think I broke my plateau.
Eating that many calories with that low of a fat content is super hard so no, you're good there. Are you a vegetarian? Why no chicken and lean meats?
Also, congrats on the PR!
Oops, I totally throw in some chicken with my lentils and jasmine rice. However, meat tends to be expensive so I don't get the bulk of my protein from it. I have about $15 left in my food budget for this week, what would you recommend me picking up based on the other foods I've listed? I eat broccoli in the evenings as well, which I forgot to add. Thanks for the quick response, by the way.
The fat content is probably fine, altho it's easier to tell if you give your stats (height / weight). An easier way to get more cals with what you're eating is to just get slightly fattier versions of the dairy products (2% milk, 2% greek yogurt, cheese sticks, etc.)
If somebody expresses a preference for you being smaller, it does NOT necessarily mean they are jealous or insecure or anything. You may feel insulted and you may feel that its disrespectful towards the work you've put in, but to automatically label them an asshole and then cut them out of your life(especially those you're close with) is super judgemental yourself and a seriously extreme reaction. Ever get somebody that said they preferred your hair a certain way or something? Its not any different than that. "I like the way it is now." "Ok." "Ok." And move on.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
You mean the world doesn't work in absolutes? Mind. Blown.
Lol. Nice.
Personally I'd invest in an ab wheel.
Even better, do front squats and heavy carries.
Take note guys.
Getting a hair cut = pushing your body to the limit 3-4 times a week to get stronger.
I am 5'8'' and a 166 or so pounds. Big 3 1RMs are as follows:
Squat: 240
Bench 200lb
OHP: 125
These have all stalled pretty hard, so I'm really focusing on eating to try and get them up. Also, how long do you guys generally recommend running a routine? I have been running the same 4-day split since September, but haven't made much gains in the past few months. Is it worthwhile to stick with it now that I am dialing in diet?
You can't squat in a Smith Machine. It's more like a standing leg press.
Squats and Deadlifts are free-weight movements and they are done with a barbell.
Do you do accessory work? A lot of my stalls have been because just focusing on compounds didn't hit all areas / angles.
Also, I know you mentioned being on a tight budget. Check the weekly circulars. You can get incredible deals on "Family Packs" of chicken, pork chops, etc. by looking at fliers. $1.49 / lbs of chicken breast will actually make chicken one of your cheapest sources of calories / protein. 1 chicken breast cooked has around 200 calories and 30 grams of protein, yet only 2 grams of fat.
Also, I'm sure you left it out, but you are deadlifting as well, right?
muntersaur
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I was just saying that one does not have to attempt back squatting in the Smith machine, but can do hack squats as an alternative.
When I had adductor issues, which meant that I could not squat normally, I tried Smith machine hack squats, and found they are good for bodybuilding the quads.
They are especially good if you do high rep sets and do not lock out.
Those are not bad novice numbers (bench and OHP at least) for you bodyweight and it probably means it's time for you to move to some sort of intermediate programming.
Do you want to focus on strength or hypertrophy?
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
Any of you guys use weightlifting shoes? I want to get a pair, but not sure on which one: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=weight+lifting+shoes
I Deadlift barefoot but otherwise I'd want to wear good shoes for Squatting.
I Deadlift barefoot but otherwise I'd want to wear good shoes for Squatting.
Addipowers. I have nothing to compare them to but I adore the pair I have.
DUFFMCWALIN
Member
Are you doing a wider powerlifting squat? If so I posted a pic and mini review of Sabo deadlift shoes the last page. Love using them for all my movements so far.
If I had to choose one, then I would probably do crunches.
However, there are different variations of crunches and planks. Some variations of planks can be more effective than the standard crunches.
I use my adiPower for all lifts except for deadlift (as of last month. Was DLing in oly shoes before). For deadlifts, I use Chuck Taylors; I was considering buying some Reebok CrossFit Lite TRs to try out and compare since those are getting popular in PLing.
Generally, oly shoes are preferred for high-bar squats and OLing (Olympic lifting). I think the CF Lite TRs are a safe purchase if you're more into PLing, they retail for only $90.
Still jealous that you got the red/black ones. When I got mine, only the bright red-orange one was being made
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
How many calories would you say is in a big bowl of hand-pulled noodles with veggies and lamb?
(For reference.)
~500 calories?
(For reference.)
~500 calories?
Just got a pair myself and I really enjoy lifting in them, particularly squats (I DL barefoot anyway). I got the white/black/grey version, but now I'm having a bit of buyer's remorse and kind of wish I got the screaming red version haha.
How many calories would you say is in a big bowl of hand-pulled noodles with veggies and lamb?
(For reference.)
~500 calories?
dunno, i'd say closer to 600
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