have you ever "Power bulked" before? I mean something like attaining 2.2 lbs (or 1 kg) a month over 5 or 6 months?
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have you ever "Power bulked" before? I mean something like attaining 2.2 lbs (or 1 kg) a month over 5 or 6 months?
mdsfx
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Never even done a proper bulk.
I was gonna say this:
Indulge. Tell your wife to go crazy on the baking. Eat some dense fatty foods.
You'll shave it off ezpz
Great day once again at the gym. Right now eating 1350-1500 calories a day, so eating less then before and still hitting heavier then 3 months ago. Body feels very adapted at this new calorie intake. But not sure how much farther I'm going to be able to take things strength wise. I hope very very far.
Theoretically I shouldn't be able to lift so much with how few calories in consuming, but I'm just going to keep going in and kicking booty. Today was squats, hit 3x255, 3x290 and 3x330. Finished with a 10x240. Hit every rep and went up on accessories also.
Ontop of all that, my belt is officially too large. If I had a 11th belt hole, I'd be passed it. Looking into a inzer now.
Thanks, I really feel like it's no big deal. Cutting just feels normal at this point, I barely even think about it.
Theoretically I shouldn't be able to lift so much with how few calories in consuming, but I'm just going to keep going in and kicking booty. Today was squats, hit 3x255, 3x290 and 3x330. Finished with a 10x240. Hit every rep and went up on accessories also.
Ontop of all that, my belt is officially too large. If I had a 11th belt hole, I'd be passed it. Looking into a inzer now.
Thanks, I really feel like it's no big deal. Cutting just feels normal at this point, I barely even think about it.
So, I've got a question.
I've been trying to do the hook grip, at first on my bent over rows before transitioning the grip to deadlift.
I have fairly small hands, and that might be part of it. The other is that I've been lax on getting some chalk, which was remedied today with some liquid grip.
But, I just can't hold on to the fucking thing. It feels like I can't get my thumb far enough around the bar to get a good grip. What it actually feels like is that most of the weight ends up on my ring finger and pinky because I can't sustain the hook.
Tips? Prolly need a pic?
I've been trying to do the hook grip, at first on my bent over rows before transitioning the grip to deadlift.
I have fairly small hands, and that might be part of it. The other is that I've been lax on getting some chalk, which was remedied today with some liquid grip.
But, I just can't hold on to the fucking thing. It feels like I can't get my thumb far enough around the bar to get a good grip. What it actually feels like is that most of the weight ends up on my ring finger and pinky because I can't sustain the hook.
Tips? Prolly need a pic?
Brainwashing!
I make my own liquid chalk and never had an issue with mixed grip personally. But my hands are huge. Have you tried doing some farmer walks?
I've done some literal farmers walks. Like hooking hay bales and moving them a solid 50 yds.
But no. I'd only be able to do it with dumbells at my local gym.
What's the heaviest DB your gym has?
You can make due with them. Try doing 100 yds walks with those hundos...your grip will be barkin
That's all I have to work with also. I start with 65s and do laps, then go up 5lbs till the heaviest available. It will wreck you.
mdsfx
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Eeeww hahaha. Chocolate mint
So I just hit 3k calories after having a little baklava and a beer. Yep. That was nice. Might have a little snack later
So I just hit 3k calories after having a little baklava and a beer. Yep. That was nice. Might have a little snack later
So it begins, lol.
Psychotext
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EAT EVERYTHING.
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Does anyone mix creatine powder with a protein shake or eat it some other time?
Psychotext
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I have done, but usually I just have it in my pre-workout.
Psychotext
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I grow Trinidad Scorpions. They are not to be fucked with.
mdsfx
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Jesus are you serious? why?
It's the type of spicy that will blind you.
Psychotext
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Well, originally I grew them because I really like how they look. Now I give them to people as gifts... not necessarily to people I like.
mdsfx
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Lol sorry I meant why on earth would someone grow them
Brolic Gaoler
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I have my creatine with my coffee.
mdsfx
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Ugh man that's awesome. I have OHP press tomorrow. Will spare you the boring video lol.
Unrelated: you exchanging for a disc or nah?
Anyone have wrist wraps recommendations?
Mix mines with my whey or preworkout. If I forget and it'd the end of the night just with water.
Lookin' good as always. I'm just wrapping up a push workout too. Watched the video before OHP...like straight caffeine.
Have been lurking for a few months. The camaraderie here is damn awesome where there is pretty much nothing but encouragement. Love it, mind if I join you fellas? Currently on a (slow) bulk myself (have been for the past 2 months) and I actually find it harder to bulk (while eating clean) than cut.
Goals are more muscle and strength at this point. I'm essentially doing Mike Matthews bigger leaner stronger program in regards to exercise program. Just wanted to stick my head in and introduce myself. You guys rock!
Goals are more muscle and strength at this point. I'm essentially doing Mike Matthews bigger leaner stronger program in regards to exercise program. Just wanted to stick my head in and introduce myself. You guys rock!
Brolic Gaoler
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killertofu
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The roof of my gym is so short that I can't do a standing press without the weights touching the roof
Should I do it sitting down or should I just continue doing bench press instead?
Should I do it sitting down or should I just continue doing bench press instead?
Sit down if you can do it safely. Bench is mainly for chest, and I'm assuming you want to work out shoulders.
mdsfx
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Don't have to ask. Welcome! These guys have tons of experience and advice. The motivation they give is an added bonus. Good luck with your goals.
entremet
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With you ur deadlift numbers, surprised this was your first time. They're really great assistance lifts and should add to your max nicely.
Do you mean actual hook grip or do you mean mixed grip?
OMG Sean!!! Hilarious!
Nope, never focused on any assistance work at all really but the occasional RDLs. I hope you're right because I'm fighting for every pound at this point.
Nope, never focused on any assistance work at all really but the occasional RDLs. I hope you're right because I'm fighting for every pound at this point.
killertofu
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Gat dam deadlifts suck. My lower back always hurts right after. Am I doing it right?
Psychotext
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A little soreness the day after isn't a big deal... but hurting right after? No, I'd say you're not doing it right.
Can you take video for a form check?
entremet
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Yeah. Do you have any lower back issues at all?
Previous injuries?
The deadlift is a very technical lift and it's so easy to fuck up. I'm still always working on my forms and cues.
Bulking is essentially eating at a surplus to gain muscle (and what fat comes along with it). If you are chubby you probably want to lose fat first.
GamingOblivion
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Thank you so much bud.
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