Arrowgigantic
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You have a 1:06 video and you don't start lifting until 0:44, that right there is bad form.
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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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You have a 1:06 video and you don't start lifting until 0:44, that right there is bad form.
Were you trolling us with this, Cherry? Your back isn't in the video, at all...
CherryWoodFuton
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Fuck might have been drunk posting that lol
Gonna have to rerecord that smh
Gonna have to rerecord that smh
bodyboarder
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First failed set the other day, on OHP. It was bound to happen eventually.
Incredible day at the gym yet again. Feel monstrous strength wise right now. Ohp today with 5x150, 3x170 and 1x185. Felt so good on the 185lb rep I held it up high for 5 seconds. After I did a 10x130 which felt so good. Went up in weight on all accessories after as well. Feeling so good.
I mainly lurk here, but nice work dude. You are up about 10 lbs on all the lifts over me doing 5/3/1 as well and seeing your numbers is always a great motivator. Keeping crushing it.
OHP is a hell of a lift. Eat and sleep plenty and that weight will go up next time no problem! First failed set is just a chance to break through a challenge.
Tomorrow I'll eat after the gym then another 72 hour fast starts. Going to try and do one every 2 weeks till the year is over.
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I love 531 so much.
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I love 531 so much.
Psychotext
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I'm no bro, but give me the deadlift over bench any day of the week. RRRRRRR POWER.
entremet
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Same. OHP over bench for me as well. I like doing standing lifts.
I always feel like telling these guys they would get better results from squatting and deadlifting, but I'm not that guy at the gym.
I didn't start putting serious mass until I started doing both.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Someone say OHP?
200x10, followed by 235x3. Then incline close grip bench 245x6 and finish off with 315x4 on flat close grip bench.
Full log:
Overhead press 95x5, 110x5, 135x3, 155x3, 175x3, 200x10, 215x3, 235x3, 155x10.
Incline CGBP: 135x10, 225x10, 245x6.
Flat CGBP: 225x5, 275x5, 315x4.
https://youtu.be/C5fN1ygFQaE
200x10, followed by 235x3. Then incline close grip bench 245x6 and finish off with 315x4 on flat close grip bench.
Full log:
Overhead press 95x5, 110x5, 135x3, 155x3, 175x3, 200x10, 215x3, 235x3, 155x10.
Incline CGBP: 135x10, 225x10, 245x6.
Flat CGBP: 225x5, 275x5, 315x4.
https://youtu.be/C5fN1ygFQaE
bodyboarder
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Yeah my most difficult lift.
Ffs.
I'll just have to keep at it
Fuck.
Past couple gym sessions have been brutal. Everything feels super heavy. I feel weak and sluggish. I thought the refeed would help but it didn't. I just feel tired the entire time and hats even after a shit ton of cafeene. I feel like I'm losing my gym mojo and it bothers the hell out of me.
Past couple gym sessions have been brutal. Everything feels super heavy. I feel weak and sluggish. I thought the refeed would help but it didn't. I just feel tired the entire time and hats even after a shit ton of cafeene. I feel like I'm losing my gym mojo and it bothers the hell out of me.
entremet
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That happens to me. One thing I remember is that the body is a biological system--hormone levels, stress, sleep, infections (bacterial/viral), etc., all can play a role with performance.
Even things like seasonal changes can have an effect.
Deloads help.
Dude...to do 235x3 after all of that FOLLOWED by 155x10...damn.
Oh, then just 6 sets of close grip. Lol. You're a beast.
Daaaamn, Coot. You're closer to 600 than I thought. You really should compete DL.
Sounds like you need a week or so off from all lifting
Stress, maybe? If not then maybe just take a week off, do what you love, then get back in with a fresh head.
Robot Carnival
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hi FitnessGAF, I'm looking to buy a row machine. can I get some advice on this please? any brand recommendations? anything I should be aware of? what's a good price point for these things? $2~300 enough for a decent one?
I am finally learning how important mental cues and attitude are. My new one today on squats is "Move the World":
Squats - 255lbs 3x5 (PR)
Paused DB Press - 60s 3x5 (PR)
Bum hamstring feels like it will improve enough for power cleans or deadlifts Friday. Happy.
Squats - 255lbs 3x5 (PR)
Paused DB Press - 60s 3x5 (PR)
Bum hamstring feels like it will improve enough for power cleans or deadlifts Friday. Happy.
Doesn't feel close brother. lol Gonna keep working.
FallingEdge
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It is amazing how much better you feel on carbs. I am sitting on a solid 225 lbs and while my abs aren't nearly as cut up as they were a few weeks ago, I just feel fantastic.
The king is dead. Long live the king.
The king is dead. Long live the king.
mdsfx
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Lol yeah I do feel better on them as long as I don't overdo it. 100-150g per day feels great. Getting into the 200+ range makes me feel a little sluggish. Not sure if that even makes sense from a scientific standpoint though.
Dead Prince
Banned
Oh man. My left shoulder is aching. My pillow gives no support.so I slept funny.
SilentSoldier
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Failed 5x5 @245 squat today. Really could have used a belt today. Feelsbadman.
Edit: an all around shitty lift day. Failing the squat made me lower every other lift that came after (except for deadlifting, which is the only lift I felt comfortable with today).
Got my weight lifting belt today (it came in while I was at the gym) and I'm hoping this will help me get over the hurdle from today's squat misfire.
Edit: an all around shitty lift day. Failing the squat made me lower every other lift that came after (except for deadlifting, which is the only lift I felt comfortable with today).
Got my weight lifting belt today (it came in while I was at the gym) and I'm hoping this will help me get over the hurdle from today's squat misfire.
Went to my new replacement gym today. The good news is that they have the basic equipment that I need so I don't have to go looking for a new gym. The bad news is there are a lot more people using the gym so I'll see how that plays out. I didn't have to wait for anything today but I can see it happening. My membership is up in about 9 months so maybe I will start scoping out what else is in the area.
There are A LOT of yoga pants at this gym so that's sort of good news and bad news as a married guy.
There are A LOT of yoga pants at this gym so that's sort of good news and bad news as a married guy.
Alright, got my new meal plan all figured out. Only calculated any ingredient over 20 calories, so just the major stuff is in there.
http://pastebin.com/Hnirwu1q
All info taken from USDA search engine with detailed as heck info. tldr:
Chicken Shawarma + 1/4 Ice Cream Totals:
1954 calories
148.765g protein
140.83g fat
18.05g net carbs
1279.25mg mag
2137.5mg potas
814mg sodium
I'll need to see how much potas and sodium and mag i'l need to add to my waters everyday to hit the suggested totals. Calorie wise, should be at right around 2k calories when including spices and coffee, etc. And i'll be eating damn good.
Just checked the numbers, and i'm 4k mg of salt low, way good on everything else. So i'll be adding more salt to the food and some of my water here and there i guess to make up for it. Otherwise tho i'm pretty spot on.
http://pastebin.com/Hnirwu1q
All info taken from USDA search engine with detailed as heck info. tldr:
Chicken Shawarma + 1/4 Ice Cream Totals:
1954 calories
148.765g protein
140.83g fat
18.05g net carbs
1279.25mg mag
2137.5mg potas
814mg sodium
I'll need to see how much potas and sodium and mag i'l need to add to my waters everyday to hit the suggested totals. Calorie wise, should be at right around 2k calories when including spices and coffee, etc. And i'll be eating damn good.
Just checked the numbers, and i'm 4k mg of salt low, way good on everything else. So i'll be adding more salt to the food and some of my water here and there i guess to make up for it. Otherwise tho i'm pretty spot on.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
A lot of practice. And making sure I'm tight head to toe. I get so tight that when I go high rep I often get a cramp in my quads when I do them. Other than that. I've built speed before using bands, but haven't in a long time.
As far as progress cycling between high reps and maximal weight seems to work best.
Lol, definitely one of those days where I felt unbreakable.
How do you choose your rep schemes for each wotkout, specifically OHP?
Yeah a good number of people I know like them. There is another model that has a bit more ankle fabric that is marketed to Crossfit.
I would still own a pair or 2 but a year or so ago NB decided that widefoot people don't exist after years of making 4E.
UrAvgGuy
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shiiiiate at least you got it off the ground. what were your sets like working up to the 560?
Just keep doing what you're doing, you freak. You'll get it.
135x5
225x5
275x5
315x3
365x2
405x2
455x1
495x1
520x1
560xfailx2
Thanks Bum. Don't really like moral victories but I left the gym with plenty of confidence
Psychotext
Member
I love it. I'd have had to have stopped on the second line of that lot. lol
UrAvgGuy
Member
sheeesh damn sir, beating that weight silly. you really aren't that far off man.
Ha. Thanks man. Appreciate the encouragement. Really. The next few weeks I'll be pounding glute ham raises, RDLs, and more DLs. I'll give it another shot in about 3 weeks.
God damn. You're my hero.
Heh, this looks exactly like my numbers last night up until 365.
Still testing my lower back and getting a feel after a long rest.
Given that one is a piece of equipment and the other is a movement... Well, yeah.
I'm not entirely sure what point you were trying to make.
Psychotext
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Funnily enough, I bench in my squat rack... but it's my home gym, so haters can fight me.
Funnily enough, I bench in my squat rack... but it's my home gym, so haters can fight me.
lol you can even do bicep curls in your home squat rack, Psycho...no one will say a thing.
Yeah that's what I was trying to say haha.Funnily enough, I bench in my squat rack... but it's my home gym, so haters can fight me.
lol thanks.
Heh, this looks exactly like my numbers last night up until 365.
Still testing my lower back and getting a feel after a long rest.
Even when the regular racks are open?Funnily enough, I bench in my squat rack... but it's my home gym, so haters can fight me.
Psychotext
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I'm no monster!
Well, I have so many racks to choose from... I figure why not live dangerously now and again?
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