Psychotext
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My shoulders are already plenty screwed, so I wouldn't put it past them.
This feels like it's right at the front of the muscle, almost like it got stretched too far.
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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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My shoulders are already plenty screwed, so I wouldn't put it past them.
This feels like it's right at the front of the muscle, almost like it got stretched too far.
Dead Prince
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i don't know how to use a phone to record myself. i take longer setting up than working out and i take forever just to work out fml. i was going to take a rest day but all those glorious pictures on IG got me all pumped up. 
Psychotext
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Soooooooon.....
Maintenance next week before my 24hr event and then it's bulk time. I'm fairly happy with how I look, but I wont be going super low body fat again as it just makes the loose skin look bad.
Dadbod from now on. \o/
Maintenance next week before my 24hr event and then it's bulk time. I'm fairly happy with how I look, but I wont be going super low body fat again as it just makes the loose skin look bad.
Dadbod from now on. \o/
Psychotext
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I'm only going up about 15lbs as any more will massively affect my cycling ability.
FallingEdge
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I am utterly convinced for me anyway, that the days of a hard bulk is over. Sure I will eat more but never get it out of control. I want my "max" to be 15 lbs away from a sexy summer body. Maybe 20 lbs from single digit body fat.
Hover around 10-15% bodyfat year round. For my specific goals, I don't need to be any higher/lower.
I probably didn't write it on here but i lost 20 pounds (!!!) in the 6 weeks since i had strep and just couldn't lift. 20 pounds. I was back down to 164 a couple of weeks ago. The bulk is more getting back to where I was a few months ago.
I think if I ever do need a period of prolonged calorie surplus eating I'll go this route also. Sounds like a solid plan FE. You and I pack on weight so effortlessly it's easy to suddenly look down at the scale after a month or 2 and be up 30 pounds.
Wow dude! Twenty pounds in 6 weeks? Based on your pics you didn't have 20 to lose.
mdsfx
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Speaking of which, you have been my motivation for cycling a lot lately. Given I'm only on a stationary recumbent, but I did 70 minutes today at about 150BPM. It calculated it as 20 miles and 1,500 calories *cough*bullshit*cough*. Pretty sure I could do that at 160. Next time! >)
I hope you don't live anywhere close to Brolic and he has to compete against his son. Genetics and all...
A good portion of it was muscle...unfortunately. I couldn't keep down food, and my throat hurt so bad I didn't want to eat anyway, i didn't hit the gym, etc. That plus work stress and my body just deflated. Now that I have the new job and I'm feeling great I'll be back soon.
i don't know how to use a phone to record myself. i take longer setting up than working out and i take forever just to work out fml. i was going to take a rest day but all those glorious pictures on IG got me all pumped up.
I put a stack of plates on a stool and prop the phone up then hit record. Or you coudl ask someoen.
Dead Prince
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doh. why didn't i think of stacking weights. LOL.
Psychotext
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Fair play, 70 mins at 150 isn't messing around. What's your max HR?
Dude, that's really good.
FallingEdge
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mdsfx
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I think only 155-160 at certain times, but this wasn't a series of sprints. Just a continues "medium" effort
Edit: I may have misunderstood. When I run vigorously I hit 180-185.
Well think I may have tweaked my lower back the other day doing deadlifts. Felt some slight discomfort all day yesterday and still feeling it today. Today was going to be bench day but going to put off any workouts until I feel normal. Also first time I may have somewhat injured myself lifting.
Be back in no time. New job. New money. Eat one box of Pumkin Pie Quest Bars per day!
Psychotext
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Yeah, I meant your absolute max. Can calculate your theoretical number here: http://www.brianmac.co.uk/maxhr.htm
mdsfx
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188 according this
Psychotext
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So yeah, you're right, you could definitely do 160. With time (and agony), that could go as high as 175-180... but you really wouldn't enjoy the experience (and I'm talking about years of training).
My best ever was 90% max for just under three hours... but I made myself feel very ill.
mdsfx
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Jesus lol. That's... Brutal
One of my GNCs had a huge display of them yesterday if you want a box early.
I'm okay, but thank you. I have the remainder of one and a freshly unopened box of Mint Chocolate Chunk in my pantry.
Psychotext
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Aye, was for the most stupid reason too. Some friends of mine were out on a ride and I bet that I could do the whole thing twice in the time they did it once.
I actually managed it 2.8x... was going for three. lol
mdsfx
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Lol nice!
Great day. Down 1.6lbs, bench 1s week and got 5x185, 3x210 and 1x230. Then did a 10x160. Increased weight on all accessories and hit every rep on those also. It's been 24 hours into my fast now as well, so Saturday 130pm I'll break the fast again. That's another 531 session completed successfully.
Nice work as always, Bish. Keep it up.
Eat more post-workout, stretch / foam roll, stay hydrated...that's the best advice I can give you.
Make every workout leg day.
I would also recommend the Iron supplement.
entremet
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You're probably not working them out frequently enough.
I feel soreness tends to come for those that don't do enough volume to adapt.
Legs can take a beating. Don't worry about adding an extra day. Maybe one day back squats and another day front squat/deadlifts/Romanian deadlifts/cleans.
I squat 3x per week and run 3x per week and I'm rarely sore.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Bros.....
485lbs x 10. And 505+85lb chains x3
https://youtu.be/NNVcDPOLEtA
Been training since 2009, so around 5-6 years for me as well.
485lbs x 10. And 505+85lb chains x3
https://youtu.be/NNVcDPOLEtA
Been training since 2009, so around 5-6 years for me as well.
Psychotext
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lolwtf
You should probably throw some tins of paint on there for good measure.
You should probably throw some tins of paint on there for good measure.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Lol, thanks guys. And Bum I agree, it is absolutely the most impressive video. If you do the "math" this indicates I'm capable of a 650lb deadlift 3 months out from the competition.
Here's hoping I keep this pace up.
Keep at it man...truly incredible work you're doing. And for me personally, I was going to skip tonight but after watching the video, fuck it...I can spare 45 minutes. Thank you.
Also, can we throw that video in the OP, please??
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