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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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Ooooooh, I smell another bracket-styled challenge!
Psychotext
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Anyone here actually dislike their vascularity?
I know it's a goal for many here, but I'm really getting to the point I dislike how pronounced my veins are, and it only seems to be getting worse. I don't really have a problem with the ones in my arms, but I've got them pretty much everywhere now, including massive ones all over my legs and more recently in my groin and lower abs. Can't really tell unless I'm shaven, but my chest is criss-crossed with the things too.
I'm not even at a particularly low body fat right now, so I'd hate to see what I'd look like if I was.
I know it's a goal for many here, but I'm really getting to the point I dislike how pronounced my veins are, and it only seems to be getting worse. I don't really have a problem with the ones in my arms, but I've got them pretty much everywhere now, including massive ones all over my legs and more recently in my groin and lower abs. Can't really tell unless I'm shaven, but my chest is criss-crossed with the things too.
I'm not even at a particularly low body fat right now, so I'd hate to see what I'd look like if I was.
Psychotext
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Average about 2,200mg a day of sodium, and 350ml (12oz) a day of milk. Cheese now and then. Probably not a great deal of dairy overall. Minimum 2 litres of water a day.
Ironically my blood pressure is low. I'd hate to see what my veins did if I ever had high blood pressure.
Ironically my blood pressure is low. I'd hate to see what my veins did if I ever had high blood pressure.
Yeah, I assumed you were going to say no dairy, tons of salt, no water. Just a vascular dude. Drink more milk!
Spiritreaver
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I'm kind of a social media addict. I invest way too much into it and people's opinions. It's was 100% for me. I wanna go on without using it (and most other social media sites) as long as I can.
Ah, I get it - "cheat"= You used the Konami code to get those biceps. It's the only explanation.
entremet
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theytookourjobz
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Yes sir
Gracias
Thanks Sean
You're always too kind.
As long as Sphinx is the judge I like my chances!
Up, up, down, down, something, something....
I'm not on your level but my biceps have 100% more hot dogs.
No question. You've got me by a mile. I have zero ink.
By eating this how much do you gain like weekly lol
Between the morning before a cheat and the next morning it's typically 6-8 pounds.
I'm not on your level but my biceps have 100% more hot dogs.
Lol that's so good
Psychotext
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If you guys want to have your fun again I'll get my missus to judge. Be warned though, she values aesthetics over pure size...
When I averaged it all out, you probably eat around 2700-2900 calories a day, which completely makes sense for someone at your size/strength level to maintain.
Just out of curiosity, what do your 1600 calorie days look like? I've been doing 1600-1800 these last couple days and it's really hard :/
If it's a biceps aesthetics competition, I'll need 2, nay 3 weeks.say mid-December?
No, not 'common' at all man. If it happened once, it could be a variety of minor things. It shouldn't be happening to you more than once. Best advice? Ask a doctor...if for nothing more than peace of mind.
20 minutes of..........kettle bell swings? I'll bet you're sore.
Usually something close to this.
1 shake-150,30
2 quest bars-400,40
Chicken-500, 70
Broccoli-100, 10
Greek yogurt & PB-300, 30
Flax seed- 100
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1550, 180
Psychotext
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Suddenly I'm fairly glad I only need 120g of protein. No-wonder you need the cheat days to stop you going crazy. 
Yeep
It's not that bad compared to some of the DOMS I've had but it's unusual. Normally my forearms aren't sore like this and neither are the whole spinal erectors.35lbs kettlebell. 15 swings in 30 sec or so and then 30-90 sec rest. Rinse and repeat. I've been trying different types of HIIT lately.
Last time I tried recumbent bike and it was ok but the interval programming in the machine sucked and I needed to adjust the resistance manually which sucks ass. Tomorrow I might try the elliptical but I think it has the same issue..
Stalled on OHP at 110 today. Pretty confident that I'll blow right past it after the reset, but still pretty annoyed.
Deadlift at 240, which is my current PR. Felt GOOD
Squat at 200, which is a little short of my PR at 215. Will be back there pretty soon.
At little nervous at these numbers because the last time I was anywhere close to this high I ended up sidelining myself with a back injury for months. I feel much more confident in my form now, and am being conservative with 5 lbs increases for Squat and Deadlift, so I think I should be OK to keep going for a while.
Deadlift at 240, which is my current PR. Felt GOOD
Squat at 200, which is a little short of my PR at 215. Will be back there pretty soon.
At little nervous at these numbers because the last time I was anywhere close to this high I ended up sidelining myself with a back injury for months. I feel much more confident in my form now, and am being conservative with 5 lbs increases for Squat and Deadlift, so I think I should be OK to keep going for a while.
ldcommando
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Got my mri results. No hernia.
But stuff Is definitely getting old and rusty, lol. Doctors appointment on Monday.
But stuff Is definitely getting old and rusty, lol. Doctors appointment on Monday.
What are good single arm exercises that I can use to focus separately on my rear delts, lats, and shoulder blade muscles (rhomboids? Lol I think I made that up)? My right side always tires first, either because it's compensating for a weak left side or my right side is actually weaker. Idk. Anyway to test that?
I did 5 pull-ups in a row for the first time today. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but given I could barely do 2 in a row a month ago it felt really good. I haven't failed any of my 3x5s yet so I don't know how much stronger I am really getting while doing lifts, but being able to do more pull-ups is real evidence of getting stronger.
I also did 3x5 bodyweight (185) squats which was pretty cool.
I also did 3x5 bodyweight (185) squats which was pretty cool.
Psychotext
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Don't sell yourself short. 2 to 5 in a month is mighty impressive, and bodyweight squat is a nice landmark.
Thanks, I have definitely seen my lats and biceps/triceps growing.
ipitydatfu
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sorry i just needed to get this off my chest:
well im done
im starting to see floaters again. now my ophthalmologist doesn't want me lift to a point such that it increases my intraocular pressure. so i gotta avoid things like valsalva maneuver. i've had treatment for my retinal tears before. its just damn frustrating, like right after recovering from an back injury and this happens
i guess i'll take a couple months off and focus on school, finals are around the corner, then figure out how i approach gym life.
well im done
lifting heavy
im starting to see floaters again. now my ophthalmologist doesn't want me lift to a point such that it increases my intraocular pressure. so i gotta avoid things like valsalva maneuver. i've had treatment for my retinal tears before. its just damn frustrating, like right after recovering from an back injury and this happens
i guess i'll take a couple months off and focus on school, finals are around the corner, then figure out how i approach gym life.
Damn tweaked my lower back a bit doing RDL's. I think my form was fine but whatever. Should've stopped after the first set when I fel something a bit weird during the last rep. Second set I it hit and had to end the set prematurerily.
Standing and bending over hurts but I don't think it's anything too serious. Gonna see a doctor in a few hours.
Standing and bending over hurts but I don't think it's anything too serious. Gonna see a doctor in a few hours.
Psychotext
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You can still make good progress by upping your reps. I read a study recently that showed even when you account for the additional time it takes, it's still gives relatively similar results to lower rep ranges.
Plus you'll gain a little cardio fitness that way.
ldcommando
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Hit 200lbs on the scale today. So in ~2 months I lost 27 lbs.
So going to celebrate this later on a sushi place.
So going to celebrate this later on a sushi place.
Psychotext
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Grab a random passer by, stick them across your shoulders, get to it.
Something similar happened to me the other day. For me, it's the mid back area, mostly the right side. It's annoying but not too much of a hindrance. Still going to take it easy.
That why I'm getting the deep tissue massage for the first time.
Psychotext
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You can squat GrizzNKev whilst he squats passers by.
Felt very good at the gym. Seeing my girl tonight and mentally just insanely happy. Bench today, 3x180, 3x205 and 3x230. Ended with 10x165. Hit every rep, although was a bit of a grinder. Doing over my body weight for reps on bench still bewilders me.
Grizz pm me for meetup.
Grizz pm me for meetup.
Arrowgigantic
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So I was often getting what could best be described as something like a hangover the day after squat days. It mystified me a little because it didn't happen after deadlift days, but I guess maybe squatting is tougher on the nervous system somehow? Who knows.
I just wanted to stop it because the day after squat day for me is conditioning day, and while some naproxen could get me feeling okay enough to make it through some elliptical, I wanted to prevent it from happening at all.
Luckily, it seems to be a common issue, and the solution, which I hope works, is supplementing L-Tyrosine. My pre-workout already had 250mg in it, but I get that in the morning, or maybe it just isn't enough. I took a 500mg pill of it in the evening as well, and this morning I did not have the hangover. We'll see how the next few Wednesdays go.
I just wanted to stop it because the day after squat day for me is conditioning day, and while some naproxen could get me feeling okay enough to make it through some elliptical, I wanted to prevent it from happening at all.
Luckily, it seems to be a common issue, and the solution, which I hope works, is supplementing L-Tyrosine. My pre-workout already had 250mg in it, but I get that in the morning, or maybe it just isn't enough. I took a 500mg pill of it in the evening as well, and this morning I did not have the hangover. We'll see how the next few Wednesdays go.
Hit me up at Miami Beach and we can squat each other to impress the tourists
I feel like I've seen this online before...
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