Psychotext
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Fitness |OT7| #Swelfies, Trap Lords, and Quadzilla
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MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Cooter and Immortal, the heroes FitGAF deserves.
DoktorEvil
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Spiritreaver
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At least you guys are Batman this time. Zzzz Superman shirts.
I still got a lot of cutting to do over the next couple of months, but I'm really happy with the amount of back/trap size I've put on over the past year. They realy lagged behind up until recently. Hopefully once I'm cut down some more I'll look more beastly.
I still got a lot of cutting to do over the next couple of months, but I'm really happy with the amount of back/trap size I've put on over the past year. They realy lagged behind up until recently. Hopefully once I'm cut down some more I'll look more beastly.
toddhunter
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Those Batman pics ....
I might be able to put a Robin one together, in a few years... maybe.
I might be able to put a Robin one together, in a few years... maybe.
My back started to beg for mercy for even watching that gif.
Good gods.
Hahah, this post was priceless. I loved the way you so nicely put it.
Will you marry me?
You look damn edible none the less.Had a good arm workout and decided to use the lighting in my room to my advantage. I don't have the vascularity of Imm0rt4l or Cooter though :/
You look damn edible none the less.
Your compliments always make me smile.
I don't want to post in Cooter's progress thread yet because I don't feel like I'm at my goal for right now, but I always feel safe posting in here!DoktorEvil
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You look damn edible none the less.
I can't wait to see Sadetar full body gains.
that sounded less bad in my head. I just like to see before and after progress photos.
Hold your tongue. I'm taking a Superman one next week just for you now!At least you guys are Batman this time. Zzzz Superman shirts.
I still got a lot of cutting to do over the next couple of months, but I'm really happy with the amount of back/trap size I've put on over the past year. They realy lagged behind up until recently. Hopefully once I'm cut down some more I'll look more beastly.
How are you 5'10 and 190? Blows my mind. So much mass!
Spiritreaver
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Fuck vascularity. I've grown to learn I'll never have the veins where I want them. This is a really old pic but it shows how vascular I get in my torso:
All that leanness and still no bicep veins.
And yes I was as cut as can be without being stage ready.
Also wow I took horrible photos back then.
All that leanness and still no bicep veins.
And yes I was as cut as can be without being stage ready.
Also wow I took horrible photos back then.
Spiritreaver
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Haha, I' like 225 right now actually. I should be about 210 when I'm near the end of the cut, we'll see.
Also I just bought a Sinestro Corp shirt. Prepare to get bodied.
Oh..... gotcha. That makes way more sense. I couldn't figure it out being as I'm a pretty big 185-190 I just didn't understand how it was possible.
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RoeBear, whenever you're ready post them up! Rocking some huge guns at the moment though!
Awwwww. ^_^Your compliments always make me smile.
Well, your photo made me smile so I am just returning the favour.
Also I would say that you can feel safe to post in there whenever you just feel like it! You have awesome arms!
I also love your chest and your face looks very cute. Plus I stalk that one as well and I am extremely curious now.
Hahahahahahah. I don't know what kind of full body gains you are hoping to see.
But with all honesty considering what I look liked when I started it will take some time before I am where I would actually like to be. Most likely it will take at least a year or two.
I will post some sort of full body comparison photos at some point to that thread though to show where I currently am. I am in no rush and I know I am going to the right direction. At least my face has responded quite well to the diet and work out.
Lol, and no pressure from your comments at all.
Darth, sweetie pie, nobody is looking at your veins. With all that awesomeness of you, they have their eyes in totally different places.
I love every single photo you have ever posted. Especially the gifs you shared. ;p
Hypereides
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First week at the new gym. the transition has been kinda rocky. Bombarded my body with all kinds of demonic substances this week.
Anyway, I shouldve been more thorough with my research. The quality of the plates here is ass. Most of this shit looks like its been vandalised or cracked.
Sigh, whatever. It will just make accurate measurement of lifting inaccurate.
Anyway, I shouldve been more thorough with my research. The quality of the plates here is ass. Most of this shit looks like its been vandalised or cracked.
Sigh, whatever. It will just make accurate measurement of lifting inaccurate.
FallingEdge
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booty and thighs baybeee
Glad to help. Also, sugar gets a really bad rep, but there are times where it's fine or even helpful. If you drink the soda right after your workouts or after intense mental exertion, it should be ok.
There's one thing that calisthenics isn't so good at working though, and that's your posterior chain. Deadlifts, farmer's walks, that family of exercises. Building muscle should be easier with free weights too.
Hmmm.. I'm legitimately curious why you are against paying for a membership. To me, it's the ease, atmosphere, and convenience i'm paying for. It's the same as buying membership at a facility with a pool. They maintain it for you, and you don't have to have a pool or drive to a public pool or the ocean or a lake to swim. Even though you could, it's a hassle.
bennywhatever
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Thanks, appreciate the advice. What is the posterior chain? Can you elaborate?
In regards to the last paragraph, there are a few reasons:
1. Time - it's 15 minutes to the nearest gym. To go there and back would be the length of a workout.
2. Money - I don't have much and would rather spend it on 401k savings, healthy food, Ski (seriously this stuff is amazing), carpentry, my wife, dogs, etc. I'm already fit by some standards - I run a few times a week, I eat fairly well, I have <8% bodyfat, and I don't have any medical levels out of the desired range; so, fitness expenses are among the last on my budget list since it's not a need, it's a want.
3. I'm a somewhat private person and like to work out on my own.
And lastly, I've been able to do what I have so far without a gym membership. If I can keep that up but extend my regime for my appearance to look a little better, then I'm going to do it. I don't have anything against people that go to gyms (though I have had some bad experiences with gym goers looking down on me, which is probably where some of my hostility comes from). It's just not something I want to be a part of.
FallingEdge
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What? I'm confused. If you are sitting at < 8%, your abs/pecs should be out in full force.
Yeah, I'm probably around 13ish% BF and I have just the slightest definition around my stomach/abs. If he's less than 8% he should have a ripped, defined six-pack...
bennywhatever
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I have some definition. It's more of like a 2.5 pack though and my pecks are basically flush with my abs. Like I said, I'm skinny. I've always been a cardio person, so my muscles aren't much to write home about. That's sort of my goal to change - I've never done any strength training, just lots of running and biking and hiking.
Also, that body fat thing was done with a cheapo $5 caliper, so it could be up a little higher. That was just what it said.
Also, that body fat thing was done with a cheapo $5 caliper, so it could be up a little higher. That was just what it said.
farmers tan/10
FallingEdge
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gotcha, yeah I would guess to say you are prolly more closer to teens but can't really say without a pic
I know right? I need a tan.
bennywhatever
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13-15% is probably more accurate, looking at some pictures online of different body fats.
Yay! I will most likely get those glasses then.
I feel you there - sucks to buy clothes that end up being either the wrong size or for wrong purpose! (Even if I can jump and run without a bra at all and still feel fine. I bought a sport bra because Zoe an Cooper in here told me to)
You do have great facial structure!
Did you get the glasses?Also, noooooo, I thought you'd understand! Haha. I am jealous that you can (could, probably best to have a sports bra anyway) go braless.
Mine are burdensome and useless Edit: FE!!!!!! That booty!
Anatomically, the posterior chain consists of the muscles in the posterior half of the body. If you cut your body in half so that the front of back of your body are separated, everything on the back is the posterior chain. The traps and upper back can be trained pretty well, but the lower back, hip muscles, glutes, and hamstrings, are hard to train with just calisthenics.
Thanks for all the love guys! was an ig pic I thought I'd share, back to skwattin.
For you
Then I saw Imm0rt4ls badass Batman pic and I happened to be wearing mine too so I copied. Imm0rt4l's smaller lighter brother checking in!
das it mane
Thought I'd finally post here since today marked my first month anniversary at the gym.
its only been a month and the results have been great so far. Can't wait to see what I look like after 3 months.
While its all pretty pathetic, I've made great strides. The first day I could barely bench 135 twice. Now I can do 3 sets 5 reps like nothing, moving up the weight next time. Same thing across the board. Only thing I wish was better was my squats. I have some odd injury with my left foot that really bothers me during squats.
its only been a month and the results have been great so far. Can't wait to see what I look like after 3 months.
While its all pretty pathetic, I've made great strides. The first day I could barely bench 135 twice. Now I can do 3 sets 5 reps like nothing, moving up the weight next time. Same thing across the board. Only thing I wish was better was my squats. I have some odd injury with my left foot that really bothers me during squats.
Awww, thanks cutie - you are always so kind!You do have great facial structure!
Also, noooooo, I thought you'd understand! Haha. I am jealous that you can (could, probably best to have a sports bra anyway) go braless.
I booked a time to check my eye sight on Wednesday and I will order the glasses then. It will most likely take couple weeks to get them. I have just been a bit hesitant since they are so much bigger than my previous ones and I have those massive high cheecks that I need to add a bit extra to the nose part to prevent them of constantly touching the previously mentioned cheeks.
Would be easier to get plastic frames if they wouldn't be so high.Come on, nice big tits are never useless
at least I love them!
Ooh yeah! Like a boss! <3
I wish mine would look even half as good. Maybe one day.
Maybe one day.Finished my 9th 3s week today with squats. 355x3, of which I got a 1x2 and a 1x1. On a cut this big, I'm beyond happy. Going to take a few days off and see how 1s week goes. I might even hit a few of them, who knows!
Everyone is looking beastly as usual. With evo this weekend, it's stream monstering and gym all weekend.
Everyone is looking beastly as usual. With evo this weekend, it's stream monstering and gym all weekend.
Pakoe
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I am vengeance I am the night
#Imthegoddamnbatman #popeyeforearms #filterabuse
Your forearms are INSANE. Any tips? Do you isolate them?
TELL ME YOUR SECRETS.
Team Jones
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Starting Monday: I'm going Semi-Vegetarian (Pescetarian - Practice of following a diet that includes fish and ovo-lacto - Includes dairy and egg products) for a month.
Looking forward to it.
Looking forward to it.
RumblingRosco
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Good stuff. My fiancee was a vegetarian (ate animal products such as dairy and eggs but no animal flesh including no fish) for a year as an experiment and I ate tons of vegetarian meals with her of course. Vegetarian food is tasty. Beans in particular became a favorite of mine.
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Deleted member 17706
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Glute raises can be done with calisthenics and provide a decent workout there, but yeah, I'm not sure how you would really give your hamstrings, quads, hip muscles, etc. a good workout with just your own body weight.
Arrowgigantic
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I wish I could give you tips but I just have popeye forearms. I think they've been unusually large since high school when i was in JROTC twirling rifles that were ~10 lbs. To be fair the angle of the pic will make it seem a even more flattering. I dont isolate my forearms. I wish my biceps would grow just as easily.
Pakoe
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Mirin hard, mine won't grow at all.
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Deleted member 47027
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Let us know how (and if) it affects your work.
paradise_circus
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I'm not sure either but I guess jumping exercises are the way to go without lifting weights.
Heavy DLs. Lots of pull ups with weight and without. Also try getting a couple handheld coil loaded squeezers if you're serious. I did hundreds upon hundreds a day when I was a teenager. I can't help but think they contributed to my out of proportion forearms.
Psychotext
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Anyone here doing 16/8 intermittent fasting? Got any tips? I fancy trying it for a while and what I'm most concerned about is fitting my intake into such a tiny period of time.
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Deleted member 17706
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As in 16 hours of no eating followed by an 8 hour window for eating? That really doesn't seem very hard. It's pretty much just eating lunch and dinner.
Eat around noon, then at 7pm or so and you're set.
Psychotext
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Not in my world it isn't. It works out as starting eating at 4pm and finishing at midnight (the plan works around breaking your fast immediately after your workout). Can't really do it any other way because of how my work hours are.
As it is I struggle to hit my protein intake from time to time and now I've got about half the time to fit it in. Still want to give it a try for a while though.
Edit - Ironically it would probably work out better for me if I could stay up a bit later, but missing sleep isn't a good idea.
As it is I struggle to hit my protein intake from time to time and now I've got about half the time to fit it in. Still want to give it a try for a while though.
Edit - Ironically it would probably work out better for me if I could stay up a bit later, but missing sleep isn't a good idea.
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Deleted member 17706
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That does confound things a bit, then.
What's the logic behind fasting through your workout and only breaking it immediately afterwards, by the way?
Psychotext
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This has more detail: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/intermittent-fasting/chapter-6
Even more on the leangains.com site.
Even more on the leangains.com site.
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Deleted member 17706
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Makes sense, but I wonder if the same or similar couldn't be achieved by simply eating high fat/mid protein/zero carbs in an afternoon meal, and then going high carb/high protein on the meal after the workout. Most of the benefits listed should still apply as long as you haven't elevated your blood sugar.
Interesting stuff, though.
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