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Fitness |OT7| #Swelfies, Trap Lords, and Quadzilla
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This is my number 1 fear. I'll just be told eh I dunno what's wrong
Meanwhile I can't eat anything outside of like 3-5 foods for fear of debilitating pain
Chiefly because of the thousands of terrible coaches out there produced by the CrossFit licensing mill and the seemingly strange culture of celebrating pushing people beyond their capacity towards injury.
CrossFit games? Nothing wrong with it, really, those people are legit strong and fit.
CrossFit gyms? I don't trust them.
Thanks for the tip! I'm going for strength and hypertrophy. I kept my current physique for so long because I enjoy(ed) my "skinny hipster" physique for the longest time, but was still self conscious taking off my shirt at the beach.
I'm getting older and to the point where I want to more confident in more areas of my life and this is one of them.
Thanks!
Goals are strength and hypertrophy. Looking into Ice Cream Fitness routine as it combines the best of SS with visible gains.
Lots of protein powder, peanut butter, nuts, legumes, beans and grains. I've been reading a lot about diet so I think I have this under control. I'm just going to have to eat a lot more than I do now.
Thanks! I'll look into those. I really do want to get everything right and not half-ass it to prevent injury and get the most out of the workout.
DoktorEvil
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If you plan to bulk, GOMAD will be your friend. Since you're a vegetarian and not a vegan, milk is a very good option.
Psychotext
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Ice Cream Fitness. That sounds like something I can get on board with.
Weird, don't most of the regulars in here poo poo GOMAD?
RumblingRosco
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GOMAD is kind of the extreme end of people wanting to gain weight. In my opinion, it's excessive and I don't personally know anyone that used it for any real length of time.
So, I don't want to speak for others, but unless someone has a ridiculous timeframe or is on 'roids, I can't personally recommend GOMAD. Years ago I thought it was a great idea, but I'm just not onboard anymore.
But to be fair, I first started barbell training about 6 years ago and am relatively weak considering how long I've been training, though I blame that more on my I consistent lifting schedule than my diet.
Arrowgigantic
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I think you got it a little backwards, most of the people who do GOMAD regularly poo poo.
RumblingRosco
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Whoo, despite my wrist issue mentioned above, I am only about 10 lbs shy of a bench plus squat plus deadlift total of 800 lbs weighing about 170 lbs. That's not much compared to a lot of FitGAF, but I'm happy with where I'm at and more importantly where I think I'll be in the next few months/years.
Just successfully completed my 1s week without failing any lifts... Yeah suck it mild caloric deficit, this train rolls on.
God damn. I've lost a bit under 8 lbs in the roughly 8 weeks I've been cutting and dips have never been easier. It's like I'm in reduced gravity.
Just successfully completed my 1s week without failing any lifts... Yeah suck it mild caloric deficit, this train rolls on.
God damn. I've lost a bit under 8 lbs in the roughly 8 weeks I've been cutting and dips have never been easier. It's like I'm in reduced gravity.
Yay! Good for you! Stick with it!
<3 I heartily agree with you.
I would be so lost without you!
I have for couple years followed one of my colleagues to struggle with her tummy - sometimes it is fine and sometimes she needs to take a week or two sick leave because of it. She has gone through every test possible and they yet don't know what is causing it. I so hope you will soon know what is wrong so you could fix it. I can only imagine how frustrating it is for you. I am truly hoping for fast recovery!
Hey sweetie, you are very welcome in here!Probably going to be joining the Neogaf Fitness Family soon. Been putting it off for so long as the gym intimidates me (though I'm confident in other areas of my life? odd).
Has anyone joined and just started doing lifts by themselves without outside help? My main concerns are if my forms are correct (there's only so much youtube videos I can watch) and what happens if I add too much weight and can't lift, or if I do, get stuck.
Oh and I'm also a vegetarian.
When I started to go to gym (first time this year) I went with my physiotherapist who did my programms and checked that I did everything correctly, but after that one I have been just going alone. I have actually noticed that I enjoy going alone, since in that way I can fully concentrade on what I am doing and actually also do it right.
I have twice went with a friend and I can say I must have been pretty horrid company when only doing my own thing no matter what they were doing. Well, we stretched together if that counts... So no need to be afraid of going alone that is. Just figure beforehand what you are planning to go and just stick with it.Team Jones
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DoktorEvil
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The ones in NY charge 199 A MONTH for access to their facilities, which are usually in "renovated" warehouse space.
:lol
Moral Panic
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Decided to stop my haphazard bodyweight + bench press and start a proper program at a gym. Wanted to do the program on page 1 but I looked up power cleans and there is no way I am attempting that as a relative beginner. So I decided to do Stronglifts 5x5 since they have a nifty app which works everything out for you. Is this a good idea? Is there anything about stronglifts that I should need to know?
P.S How do you work out the weight of the bar? Right now I am just assuming they are 20Kg since they accept Olympic size plates but I'm not sure.
P.S How do you work out the weight of the bar? Right now I am just assuming they are 20Kg since they accept Olympic size plates but I'm not sure.
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Stronglifts is great! The app really does make things easy.
Definitely read the material on the website: http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
If it's not a shorter bar made for curling and such, then it's almost certainly a full Olympic bar which would be 20 kg.
theytookourjobz
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I paid $23 for a burger once. And it was the best burger I ever ate.
Go_Ly_Dow
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GOMAD is really extreme imo. If you wanna go the milk route (as it is mega quick and easy to consume) just add like 1 litre of milk to your regular diet.
With full milk that's roughly 650 additional calories, 32g of protein, 47g carbs and 36g of fat.
Just down 3 even glasses a day between meals and healthier than consuming a gallon (4.5litres).
With full milk that's roughly 650 additional calories, 32g of protein, 47g carbs and 36g of fat.
Just down 3 even glasses a day between meals and healthier than consuming a gallon (4.5litres).
RumblingRosco
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I haven't used SL, but I hear good things. Read up on it very thoroughly before starting and watch videos for each lift so you don't go in blind. You can record yourself and then post videos up here for us to help improve your form if you'd like.
Finally, as Zefah said, they're probably 45 lbs I'd they're standard Olympic length... But if you aren't sure, just ask an attendant at your gym or if all else fails just set the damn thing on a scale (if there is one in your gym).
Spiritreaver
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Ehhh, but it's not needed though. I assume you're talking physique which is what most people want around here. I've never seen the need to do crossfit to attain any of the goals I've met.
If this is a get what you pay for analogy, I have to remind you a gym like Iron Sport is 40/month and has incredible equipment.
RumblingRosco
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I know nothing about Smolov, but in general I think the recommendation is to push the workout back a day and to never skip entire days. That's how I operate anyway.
Squats 4x a week. I'm thinking I will do today's workout on my break tomorrow and Fridays workout late Friday to give myself ample rest.
Spiritreaver
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Damn. I've had some of the best workouts the past few days but I had to skip the gym yesterday. I was getting going about 5 hours of sleep within a 48 hour period thanks to my summer courses, shit ain't healthy. Body pretty much was telling me to get to bed.
Got a decent night's rest in and I'm feeling better. Hope to demolish my shoulders tonight.
Got a decent night's rest in and I'm feeling better. Hope to demolish my shoulders tonight.
theytookourjobz
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Wish I lived close to a gym that was weightlifting friendly and $40 a month but even if I did, I wouldn't know what the hell I was doing if I didn't get coaching from USAW club coaches at the CF gym I go to--so it's well worth the money for me. Blanket statements like "LOL $200 a month" are silly without considering the gym and the people that run it.
I pay $25 a month for unlimited access during hours plus complimentary coffee lol
theytookourjobz
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What if I told you the girls are hot and wear lulu lemon yoga pants and sports bras?
What does is take to be a USAW Club Coach. Like what are the pre-requisites?
Iron Sport has Stevie P
The point wasn't to say lol 200.00, but maybe something is up with their pricing if a professional powerlifting gym ran by a nationally known lifter is only a fraction of the price.
cuevas. PhD.
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So like every gym everywhere?
theytookourjobz
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I believe club coach requires having coached two lifters to a national championship (qualify and lift not necessarily medal).
And I doubt Stevie P is coaching you for $40 a month.
This is what you get in any gym on a university campus, except it's free.
He's there pretty much every day helping out. And has made it known in many blogs that when he sees young guys fucking up he'd gladly help if they'd just ask. Extremely nice guy too the couple times I briefly talked to him.
theytookourjobz
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When I go to Bailey's Powerhouse Gym, the girls wear way more clothing and don't break a sweat :/
theytookourjobz
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Lol yeah, I paid $1900 for classes this semester. "Free".
theytookourjobz
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See that's awesome and anyone who actually cares about lifting would do the same I'm sure but if shitty personal trainers at globo gyms can charge 50+ an hour, his time should be worth way more than that.
When people love something they tend to not think in dollar signs. It's obvious he's passionate about his job. He would post on his Facebook the gym was open in every major snow storm that hit Philly. Even the times there was a state of emergency.
DoktorEvil
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Had some struggle with my bench and my squats today. Got my 3 plates on DL though. FYI, rolling the bar doesn't help lol.
I really hate the fact my bench press lags behind my squats and my DL. Anyone have any good advice to improve? I can barely get 145 up, 135 is easier by a noticeable amount.
I really hate the fact my bench press lags behind my squats and my DL. Anyone have any good advice to improve? I can barely get 145 up, 135 is easier by a noticeable amount.
theytookourjobz
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Since you mentioned it, I read a few articles about the gym and it sounds amazing. Really wish I lived in Philly. And I wasn't trying to say he needs to bleed people dry or think $$ first but I think people that are the best at what they do deserve to be compensated as such.
Exactly, you paid for the classes. You get the gym membership as a perk. Therefore it is free.
theytookourjobz
Junior Member
They built a new one at the school I go to (UNF in Jacksonville) and it's amazing. But that shit is definitely built into the cost of tuition.
Lol yeah "Wellness Center Fee"
http://www.unf.edu/sg/Tuition_Information.aspx
cuevas. PhD.
Member
You paid $1900 for classes? That is basically free!
DUFFMCWALIN
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This was the exact same thing as mine. I loved the gym while I was going to school but it wasn't free at all.
RumblingRosco
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No idea what to say about Mike Chang.
About the nutrition, it depends on your goals, current weight, height, age, etc. We gotta know more about you before we can really suggest much about your nutrition.
Although, you may find this site useful:
http://www.1percentedge.com/ifcalc/
So I'm also going to be trying to do Stronglifts. Seems like an interesting program though the thought of only doing it three times a week kinda sucks. I know it starts to get more difficult as the weight keeps piling up every week. I also have to start working on my form for Deadlifts. I seriously feel like I'm doing it wrong.
Also figure I have to get my eating into check. I don't really count anything except my protein intake and think I have to eat a bit more.
Question about Barbell Rows: I've seen a couple of videos and articles about the proper way to doing it and some seem to vary. For example, some videos have you aim for a 90 degree angle while making sure your lower back doesn't round while others have you at about a 45 degree angle. It's somewhat confusing. But yes, is there a correct way of doing them or do either work?
Also figure I have to get my eating into check. I don't really count anything except my protein intake and think I have to eat a bit more.
Question about Barbell Rows: I've seen a couple of videos and articles about the proper way to doing it and some seem to vary. For example, some videos have you aim for a 90 degree angle while making sure your lower back doesn't round while others have you at about a 45 degree angle. It's somewhat confusing. But yes, is there a correct way of doing them or do either work?
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