$32 for 2lbs of protein? Quest can kick rocks. The reason I would pay a premium for their bars is because a majority of protein bars taste like ass and their macros are shit. I can get tasty powder that cost less and have more protein per serving.
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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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It's going to take me a while to get used to doing squats with a belt on again. Rebound didn't feel natural and I kept pausing at the bottom. Really tired of not being able to break through 240lbs on squats.
Also, what's a good poundage to start using a belt on deadlifts? Honestly I don't like using it at all, but I will if it's holding me back.
Also, what's a good poundage to start using a belt on deadlifts? Honestly I don't like using it at all, but I will if it's holding me back.
Jacksinthe
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When you need it. I just inhale as much as I can and hold it in through the entire motion making sure to keep my core solid as a rock.
I started using a belt once I hit 275 on DL...feel a lot more stable/braced.
How tall are you? Any goal weight of bf% you aiming for?
Nice progress regardless!
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Speaking of, I never posted in here the results on my 2015 cut went from 220-196. 5'8"
What's crazy is that in 2007 i was 380lbs....
Yeah you're transformation picture from the weight loss thread was incredible. Awesome job, inspirational stuff.
I'm 5'8 as well. No particular bf% in mind. I wanna see how I look at around 185-188. Honestly I have no idea what my bf% currently is
Attaboy! Nothing better than increasing your strength to bw ratio IMO.
Spiritreaver
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Almost punched a wall as I thought this was for bars. I just bought some yesterday.
Psychotext
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Spent last four days in Amsterdam... have basically gone back a month in progress, but I'm not sure I really care too much. 
That's the THC talking.Spent last four days in Amsterdam... have basically gone back a month in progress, but I'm not sure I really care too much.
Psychotext
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Sadly I didn't get the time to partake. Maybe next time.
bodyboarder
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Milk + choc protein powder + banana = delicious
ipitydatfu
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lawdy i love shrimp
bodyboarder
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Shrimp is amazing, great for my stomach and tastes great if you cook it with butter and some herbs,
Pasta with cooked Shrimps, Champignons, Garlic and Onions is probably my favorite recipe of mine.
but like most fish, if you are looking to gain mass, you have to eat a ridiculous amount of it :/
Ive been doing my own workouts an diet for a while now after having a coach for the last couple of years. I just wanted to do something different. So im training a bit more instinctive, i know what muscle groups im gonna hit but thats about it. It feels great and with the tweaks in my diet im having a blast.
When i decide to get a proper program again i might hire John Meadows for a try. I love his view on things.
This is my legs right now, feeling pretty good (and no pains!)
https://instagram.com/p/7QAU1qP8Yy/
When i decide to get a proper program again i might hire John Meadows for a try. I love his view on things.
This is my legs right now, feeling pretty good (and no pains!)
https://instagram.com/p/7QAU1qP8Yy/
Living up to the thread title. #BulgeSwelfies
iMAGINATION
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Hey guys, I just started Stonglifts 5x5 and I'm really enjoying it so far but for some of the exercises I'm not strong enough to use the bar. So I've been using dumbbells until I get up to the bar weight then I'll switch over. Will that impact my form or progress? thanks
Hey guys, after reading up on the fact that since I've only been weightlifting for the last 2 months I can apparently still lose fat and gain muscle and that the best way to do this to HIIT in addition to my resistance training(I think?). I'm currently doing a 4 day workout plan with rest days on Wednesday and the weekends. How do I incorporate HIIT workouts into my current plan? I don't know much about them.
Brolic Gaoler
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Down near charleston. Gonna train deadlifts at the compound in Columbia on Thursday. It's Donnie Thompson's gym.
FallingEdge
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From what I've read, you're not supposed to do HIIT or any kind of cardio on legs days. Personally, I only do HIIT when I'm not lifting because it takes a lot of energy out of me. I'm usually pretty sore and drained after a 35 minute HIIT session. M/W/F are for lifting, T/Th are for HIIT, and Sat/Sunday is light cardio.
Psychotext
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I always did cardio on leg day, but then I always did cardio on pretty much every day. I just had to scale my cardio work as appropriate as it was usually a bit more difficult.
Far harder for me was trying to do turbo trainer work on the day after leg day. Legs usually had absolutely nothing to give at that point.
Far harder for me was trying to do turbo trainer work on the day after leg day. Legs usually had absolutely nothing to give at that point.
isn't it the other way around?
libido/sex drive goes up with lifting, in my experience
Yeah i notice that too. But I mean like I've actually had several of my best lifting seshes, ever, since I started seeing my current gf.
Psychotext
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Probably just feeling good about yourself.
Edit - lol, I just read this on the subject:
Oddly, I never noticed the increase in sex drive. Sex was better, mostly by virtue of being able to try some thing we weren't strong / fit enough to do before... but I didn't suddenly feel like it any more often.
Edit - lol, I just read this on the subject:
Oddly, I never noticed the increase in sex drive. Sex was better, mostly by virtue of being able to try some thing we weren't strong / fit enough to do before... but I didn't suddenly feel like it any more often.
Lol well as you saw on the video i didnt exactly tuck my shit before flexing!
Nah, you should be good to go. Definitely try to get to that barbell ASAP though.
I'm assuming it's overhead press?
Liu Kang Baking A Pie
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All good. Just keep trying to nail the form, and switch to the barbell when you can. Shouldn't take more than a couple of weeks if you're adding 5 pounds each time, since the bar is 45 pounds.
Can you link where you read this plz?
what do they do? flex in front of the mirror or keep equipment for themselves?
in my case alphas throw weights around to make noise, and they go all "gentlemen, I am about to break a PR, pay attention and witness this historic event!",
Psychotext
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http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/south99.htm
Unrelated. 5 days off lifting... back to it tomorrow. I really hope I'm fully recovered.
T Nation articles are hit or miss for me. But I liked this one
https://www.t-nation.com/training/how-to-stay-strong-when-dieting
Brandon Lily approved!
https://www.t-nation.com/training/how-to-stay-strong-when-dieting
Brandon Lily approved!
Conversations loud enough so the entire gym can hear. Conversations about how amazing they are mostly. Also the intentional arms puffed out to the side because, you know, their lats are way too huge for them to hang freely at their sides.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Yup. That's what I refer to it as. Especially common amongst the MMA crowd. I went to a few local fights and nearly every 140 pound guy had a severe case of ILS.
FallingEdge
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also known as carrying invisible carpets
CherryWoodFuton
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Fuck I forgot it's Labor Day and my new gym isnt 24 hour Fitness ...
Hell yeah Sean. That's a big accomplishment.
Did you end up trying those high rep (20+) cable flys that Bruce and I were talking about?
Finally broke through on squats with the belt. 3x5x240lbs. Gained 3 pounds over the weekend and it's worth it. Pretty good ratio actually.
Good thing, as I continue to struggle with DB bench. Learning the rebound while setting up is a challenge, but I think I'm figuring it out. Got the wrist wraps in, which felt good.
Guess I'll also give my weekly bulletin that good mornings are grueling. 4x10x100lbs accomplished.
Good thing, as I continue to struggle with DB bench. Learning the rebound while setting up is a challenge, but I think I'm figuring it out. Got the wrist wraps in, which felt good.
Guess I'll also give my weekly bulletin that good mornings are grueling. 4x10x100lbs accomplished.
I take it 24 is open today. Wasn't sure so didn't go earlier lol. And I'm being stubborn on calling them. If they're open I'm totally going tonight.
Not sure. I don't think there really are any real benefits. I only do it because I work out early in the morning. What you suggest seems fine. Also I'm not sure if you can call that fasted training since you've eaten prior.
Psychotext
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Ugh man, only 5 days off and I can barely do anything today. Doing the greasing the groove stuff on pullups and rep counts that should be easy feel like hell.
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