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Fitness |OT7| #Swelfies, Trap Lords, and Quadzilla
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ShadowgeistX
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Thanks for the feedback. I'm still undecided, and exaggerating a bit on the cutting part. Believe it or not, I can still grab stomach and lower back fat, and I think once I lose those then I can really start to maintain without too much worry (and the mental nag, lol).
Of course, who knows what'll happen in 2 weeks so I'll decide when I get there.
Enjoy.
ohhthegore
Member
I'm not even going to bother posting in there, don't want to risk a ban
I discovered Cinnamon Bun Quest Bars.
Its like Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart heaven.
So real question.
I have only been doing this for 6 weeks now, but i find the types of failure I get on different muscles groups to vary widely.
Some things arm related I get to a point where its like nope arm wont go up more, or i have to just press it up really slowly to finish the set, or if my form is going to shit my spotter is there. Then I dont get day 2 doms from it at all. It feels like I am not working the group properly.This happens on things like tricep/bicep isolation and OHP/Bench(at the top).
On legs doing sets to failure at the same rep range creates a hot/burning sensation along with the sudden ROM limitation. Then I get the usual doms on the second day which subsides after a day or so. The muscle feels like it was worked out.
I feel like i finally got some burn at the bottom of the biceps and triceps last week but just where they attach to the elbow.
I've read some stuff about curls working the forearms over the bicep heads if they are fresh but usually curls are after other exercises which should wear out the forearm. Not like I have much forearm to speak of anyway.
Have done partials(21's), concentration curls, drop sets. For the tricep all kind of over the head and cable work on top of whatever press uses them.
Am I crazy?
#trexarms
Its like Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Tart heaven.
So real question.
I have only been doing this for 6 weeks now, but i find the types of failure I get on different muscles groups to vary widely.
Some things arm related I get to a point where its like nope arm wont go up more, or i have to just press it up really slowly to finish the set, or if my form is going to shit my spotter is there. Then I dont get day 2 doms from it at all. It feels like I am not working the group properly.This happens on things like tricep/bicep isolation and OHP/Bench(at the top).
On legs doing sets to failure at the same rep range creates a hot/burning sensation along with the sudden ROM limitation. Then I get the usual doms on the second day which subsides after a day or so. The muscle feels like it was worked out.
I feel like i finally got some burn at the bottom of the biceps and triceps last week but just where they attach to the elbow.
I've read some stuff about curls working the forearms over the bicep heads if they are fresh but usually curls are after other exercises which should wear out the forearm. Not like I have much forearm to speak of anyway.
Have done partials(21's), concentration curls, drop sets. For the tricep all kind of over the head and cable work on top of whatever press uses them.
Am I crazy?
#trexarms
FallingEdge
Member
all in baybee
That thread is hilarious. Side note my coach wanted a pic from before my prep so I obliged. https://instagram.com/p/2FaihtlQvE/ Not going to lie that potential comment really made my day.
ohhthegore
Member
I'm offended by your bod RoeBear!
its too fit!
its too fit!
pixelation
Member
Yeah now I really need to get myself taped to make sure I'm doing it right. But besides that again I'm thinking there's no way I could have gotten to 3+ plates without my form being good right?. Otherwise my lower back should have given up on me months ago.
God Dayumm
Banned
RoeBear's body is triggering me. I need to hit the gym today
Great progress. 6 months? Dayumm that's a long prep.
What's your caloric intake right now?
God damn dude. Absolutely incredible work. #broner
Spiritreaver
Member
Of course he did. You look incredible and you've made some amazing progress.
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A More Normal Bird
Unconfirmed Member
There's always room for improvement, but I agree that if something was desperately wrong it probably would have shown up already. Basically, check your form for yourself; if you've researched the movement and are making good progress I see little reason to put any stock in the random comments of some vague egotist in the gym.
FallingEdge
Member
your before is my endgame
entremet
Member
I feel do people go to the gym or even a beach in the summer? That woman is not some crazy genetic outlier.
I have friend that's an overworked lawyer that has a better body than the ad and all she does is Insanity and not eat like shit.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Thanks and yeah I'm always looking to improve my form. Made sure to get that down when I first started lifting. Don't know why I let that guy get to me. Gonna forget about it and just say he was mirin that 140 lb me could deadlift 325 lbs lol.
Of course he did. You look incredible and you've made some amazing progress.
Granted most of the progress was thanks to my workout partner keeping me accountable, and making sure I stay focused during our sessions.
The whole process has been great so far. Everyone, including on here acknowledging my hard work has been the greatest motivation. Thanks again everybody!!!
irfaanator
Banned
hey I had a question as a fitness newb. I'm trying to lose weight, so I looked at the ifcalculator to see intake in terms of how much I want to lose. What I wanted to ask is that I dont have really a lot of time to hit the gym so I bought a set of dumbbells and was wondering for home exercises, is there any core ones I should be doing. Been looking for ones that focus on the core/legs. I've been doing goblet squats and crunches, but was wondering if there was anything else to do.
Hypereides
Member
Super tempted to write my input in that beach body thread. I'm using every sense of rationality to restrain myself from joining in the debate. Some of the things I've read, so far, are mind boggling.
Lunges, Romanian deadlift
Don't cut man. Focus on growing your chest and you'll have a great physique!
Also, Roe, you look dope dude.
Sorry didn't answer you the fittest time. Prep started officially seven weeks ago. Earlier than that I was eating clean, but around 3500 calories. My calorie intake now is 2400 with nine weeks left.
Thanks Bumrush!
muntersaur
Member
I had too little sleeep because my roommate brought his friends and right now is the last chance in the day to go to the gym, it's almost 20:00.
I need my bed, I love working out and everything but I am very very tired. I just had something to eat hoping I will be more awake in the next hours.
I will force myself to go cause otherwise everything moves to the next day and I don't want that.
-_- *sigh
I need my bed, I love working out and everything but I am very very tired. I just had something to eat hoping I will be more awake in the next hours.
I will force myself to go cause otherwise everything moves to the next day and I don't want that.
-_- *sigh
irfaanator
Banned
thanks
So I joined LA Fitness a few days ago and everything is fine. I had my examination today by them and my bodyfat is 10% (according to the machine they used). I have a hard time believing that. I still have a lot of stomach fat, love handles, and chest fat.
Let's say it is at 10%, I have been eating at a calorie deficient for a while now, is there any way I can get rid of the fatty pockets in my body?
Will eating more and building muscle help with that?
The fitness trainer gave me my macro values of 210gs of protein, 150-200 carbs, and 50gs of fat.
Let's say it is at 10%, I have been eating at a calorie deficient for a while now, is there any way I can get rid of the fatty pockets in my body?
Will eating more and building muscle help with that?
The fitness trainer gave me my macro values of 210gs of protein, 150-200 carbs, and 50gs of fat.
ohhthegore
Member
mind posting a pic? 10 is pretty low. Sounds like you may be skinnyfat, putting on muscle will help quite a bit. Will probably be more important than trying to lose fat right now
Spiritreaver
Member
That new leather gym belt smell is the best part.
I'll cook up some coffee protein shakes to celebrate with.
here you go. these aren't post workout or anything just some i took a few days ago.
I did lose about 40 pounds since 10 months ago so I was never really skinny guy
BODYHAIR WARNING!
ohhthegore
Member
Bored at work so here you go...
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Circus DB is finished and headed my way. To put this in perspective, the ends are 12 inches across and that handle, even though it looks small is 2.5 inches it weighs 105lbs empty and can be loaded with plates up to 225+
Also 1 week from today is my competition. Went on a 2.16 mile walk wearing my 25lb vest.
Hell yeah, awesome bud.
Also 1 week from today is my competition. Went on a 2.16 mile walk wearing my 25lb vest.
Hell yeah, awesome bud.
You are a fucking beast. Amazing work.
I did it, went there and nailed everything and then some, it's amazing how things change once I am there. So glad I pulled myself together and went there. I am in a good mood now
that's pretty cool!
here are some ideas if you've got more time to spare If you want to do some more cards
spiritreaver = Quad card,
brolic = OHP card
Szu = Martial Arts card
Since I don't have any physical or muscle thing I distinguish myself for, I could have either one saying "Acrobatics" because of pistol squats and hand stand push-ups or even better "Prestidigitation" (1. Performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands; sleight of hand.) because of the piano and all that. that would be cool
^_^
that's pretty cool!
here are some ideas if you've got more time to spare If you want to do some more cards
spiritreaver = Quad card,
brolic = OHP card
Szu = Martial Arts card
Since I don't have any physical or muscle thing I distinguish myself for, I could have either one saying "Acrobatics" because of pistol squats and hand stand push-ups or even better "Prestidigitation" (1. Performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands; sleight of hand.) because of the piano and all that. that would be cool
^_^
Naughty_Doge
Member
Is it normal that my chest still gets sore? I've been working out for over a year (though seriously only about 4 months) and I still get sore after every chest day. It's weird.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
ohhthegore
Member
I did it, went there and nailed everything and then some, it's amazing how things change once I am there. So glad I pulled myself together and went there. I am in a good mood now
that's pretty cool!
here are some ideas if you've got more time to spare If you want to do some more cards
spiritreaver = Quad card,
brolic = OHP card
Szu = Martial Arts card
Since I don't have any physical or muscle thing I distinguish myself for, I could have either one saying "Acrobatics" because of pistol squats and hand stand push-ups or even better "Prestidigitation" (1. Performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands; sleight of hand.) because of the piano and all that. that would be cool
^_^
Haha I wish I could still do that, I literally just googled trap card and slapped MTPs pic on it
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