The wife and I are currently saving for this rack.
Can't wait to be able to work out at home. My dogs will definitely appreciate not being left for two hours most nights.
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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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Can't wait to be able to work out at home. My dogs will definitely appreciate not being left for two hours most nights.
BruceLeeRoy
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When I had a home gym I actually found it much more difficult to discipline myself to lift.
Crazy I know
One side of my cave is my dev/gaming setup. The other side is my gym
The best of both worlds!
The wife and I are currently saving for this rack.
Can't wait to be able to work out at home. My dogs will definitely appreciate not being left for two hours most nights.
Hnnnnnnnnng that's so beautiful.
I feel you and it happens to me too. But when I get in a groove and start going regularly I'm like juggernaut running through walls.
I'd be the same.
For those with racks at home, I found this gem recently.
Saw a video where someone had two of them for even doing cable rows and kickbacks. Awesome tool.
Could probably replicate it with some cheaper parts at Harbor Freight/Home Depot or something.
*edit*
The King is dead. Hail the new King.
Saw a video where someone had two of them for even doing cable rows and kickbacks. Awesome tool.
Could probably replicate it with some cheaper parts at Harbor Freight/Home Depot or something.
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The King is dead. Hail the new King.
Screw you guys and your protein bar hype. Bought 2 boxes of the B-Up bars, MOST DEFINITELY NOT BETTER THAN QUEST
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Hahaha you hated them!
Bro I am so sorry I love those dang things. They actually taste like something substantial to me. After a couple Qwest bars I can start to taste all the supplemental sugar and ingredients that they have to use to hit their calorie counts and it just starts to gross me out.
Lolol. I actually didn't hate them. I think they are just a notch below quest, but still very enjoyable. For what its worth I got sugar cookie and chocolate chip.
Awesome transformation!
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I'd love having equipment at home. Too many guys at the gym just work out their jaws.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
The full you get from eating too much grilled chicken is the worst food-related fullness you can feel. Fuck I feel nauseous. I shouldn't have eaten the double portion I bought for lunch, in lieu of two separate home-made lunches, in one damn sitting.
When I moved into an apartment building in NYC that had a legit fitness center on the first floor, and my apartment was literally directly above the gym on the second floor, my motivation went through the rough... all from guilt: if I didn't work out, I felt like a lazy fat ass because it was one staircase away and I didn't even have to leave the building.
When I moved into an apartment building in NYC that had a legit fitness center on the first floor, and my apartment was literally directly above the gym on the second floor, my motivation went through the rough... all from guilt: if I didn't work out, I felt like a lazy fat ass because it was one staircase away and I didn't even have to leave the building.
Psychotext
Member
Well, it looks like I have somewhere to live (got to get past the credit checks, but if the shit hits the fan I can probably pay six months up front)...
...problem is, now I have to move twice in six months, and I'll tell you something for nothing, I am NOT looking forward to moving my weights.
Unrelated, tried to take a pump selfie and the stupid damn camera wouldn't even focus. You instagram guys make this shit look easy, lol.
...problem is, now I have to move twice in six months, and I'll tell you something for nothing, I am NOT looking forward to moving my weights.
Unrelated, tried to take a pump selfie and the stupid damn camera wouldn't even focus. You instagram guys make this shit look easy, lol.
rokkerkory
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The wife and I are currently saving for this rack.
Can't wait to be able to work out at home. My dogs will definitely appreciate not being left for two hours most nights.
damn that looks pretty pimp
You help bish move, he helps you?
Psychotext
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Might be a bit of a trip.
The gym I've been going to for almost 3 years closes in less then a month. So far this year has been pretty dry fellas. I actually ended up sleeping all night yesterday instead of packing, I couldn't take it anymore. I finally feel refreshed for the first time in months.
All you can eat sushi tonight with my girl and her best friend. My first cheat meal of 2016.
All you can eat sushi tonight with my girl and her best friend. My first cheat meal of 2016.
Psychotext
Member
Holy shit at these two girls...
https://youtu.be/5c70Gfx6Bv0?t=108
440lb squat at 130lb bodyweight and 375lb at 114lb bodyweight. Wow.
https://youtu.be/5c70Gfx6Bv0?t=108
440lb squat at 130lb bodyweight and 375lb at 114lb bodyweight. Wow.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Insane.
Love when I can watch a 1080p 60fps video that was shot on a phone that came out of a happy meal.
Loooool.
Well shit. I can't tell you how honored I am to open this thread and read this. How do you respond to something like this other than thank you. You're well on your way. I look forward to seeing more of your progress.
Jacksinthe
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Anyone recommend working in a sumo style deadlift into a rotation? Was considering using it on weeks when my back feels too tight. I am reading tall folk like myself do these. I don't have too much issue with standard deads but some weeks my lower back acts up and I have to either skip them or drop weight so I don't kill myself. Sumos may be some better middle-ground. Thoughts?
What do people like to do to initiate their deadlift so they don't feel like they are pulling from their arms? I feel like my form on the 2nd rep and on is good because I feel like I am in a groove and really pushing through my feet, but the very first rep I really feel my shoulders being pulled down trying to get the bar just off the ground.
I start by dropping my ass to the right position right before the lift. Gets the legs working. Something I picked up from watching Brolic and Cooter's vids.
It's the Pumpkin.
How do you balance this with keeping the hips up? I've read a lot about not putting your hips too low so you wind up "squatting" the bar up.
The goal is to get the bar off the ground, what's wrong with using your legs? Whatever works.
I guess if you're in a competition, but I'm not. Of course you're supposed to use your legs, but I believe the explanation is that you lose tension in your hamstrings by leaning back, and you can also wind up having the bar move away from under your shoulders.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
The wife and I are currently saving for this rack.
Can't wait to be able to work out at home. My dogs will definitely appreciate not being left for two hours most nights.
Might wanna consider a setup like mine. It includes dip bar attachments, monkey pull-up, band pegs, weight storage and safety catch bars.
Looks like it's more functional, takes up less space and has more options. It's also cheaper.
http://www.elitefts.com/eliteftstm-scholastic-3x3-half-rack-pack-2.html
Yeah that thing is gorgeous
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Because the action of dropping your hips also includes yanking on the bar pulling the tension out which loads everything up. It takes time and patience to learn. Watch any of my recent deadlift videos or my competition video and you can see me do it.
Psychotext
Member
I really like this one: http://www.elitefts.com/shop/streng...s/eliteftstm-3x3-collegiate-power-rack-1.html
This is the one I'll be getting when I move though (I can't get EliteFTS stuff in the UK): http://www.roguefitness.com/r6-power-rack
This is the one I'll be getting when I move though (I can't get EliteFTS stuff in the UK): http://www.roguefitness.com/r6-power-rack
OK, I'll take a look.
Wulfric
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Omg, I squat half of that and need to pray to the heavens for help. Amazing work right there.
That being said, I'm hitting the point of diminishing returns in the gym. It's gotten to the point where I'm failing a rep or two each session. It used to be relatively easy to throw extra weight on the bar and push through, but not anymore. Super frustrating. At least my body weight is staying the same; recomposition perhaps?
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Gold Standards "Extreme Milk Chocolate" flavored Whey is the mothafuckin truth.
Omg, I squat half of that and need to pray to the heavens for help. Amazing work right there.
That being said, I'm hitting the point of diminishing returns in the gym. It's gotten to the point where I'm failing a rep or two each session. It used to be relatively easy to throw extra weight on the bar and push through, but not anymore. Super frustrating. At least my body weight is staying the same; recomposition perhaps?
Dude for one month your pull / squat progress is great. You need to take a look at your press form, both bench and OHP and consider adding / switching accessories. Don't get discouraged. It's a plateau and you definitely have more in you.
Ok, I see. I was thinking you meant dropping your hips from the position where you start the pull, and you meant dropping the hips into correct position to start the pull all in one motion. I have been getting all set with my shins to the bar, chest up and hips in place, pausing and then starting the pull. I'll give this a try.
I'm about to move into my first deload week on 5/3/1. Do I need to deload my accessories?
Workout went well. Shoulder got better enough to do chins again, wrist got worse and I can't do lateral raises. Pretty good trade.
This graph is even better than the ones I get on the Multiyear IOS app. Source?
Workout went well. Shoulder got better enough to do chins again, wrist got worse and I can't do lateral raises. Pretty good trade.
This graph is even better than the ones I get on the Multiyear IOS app. Source?
That looks like stronglifts.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Sauerkraut. Just a little every day, raw. Or get some probiotics for that gut health. I prefer the sauerkraut
Truth is if you eat a lot of eggs then the gloriousness of your flatulence may never go away!I make my scrambles eggs with chopped Canadian bacon, spinach and feta. Yum! I can clear several blocks at once XD
I love that flavor. That and vanilla are too good.
Wulfric
Member
Aye, I'll have to start doing my homework in order to get any better. Alan Thrall's and Brolic's vids have been insightful in terms of learning how/where I should be grasping the bar. On top of that, I started doing DB press and farmer walks like you suggested. That should help some, I think.
Yep, it's Stronglifts on Android.
What happened? Not Chipotle I hope. Post if you're ok Grizz. D:
If you are having issues with lactose and need calories why not use almond milk with a whey protein?
Also how much fiber do you eat daily?
Or apple juice.
Psychotext
Member
Yup, definitely shouldn't be even slightly frustrated about that. Especially at that body weight.
The DB presses should be 'paused'. That's important. Do flat one workout, incline the next. Chest responds well to a lot of volume so add another accessory if you have the time. Do you do any isolated tricep work? That will help both your bench and OHP.
I know this is going to be a very very unpopular opinion...
but for the first time I tried a Quest bar, the Cookie Dough flavor one, it was disgusting.
way too chewy and chunky, and it tasted as bad as any "low sugar" protein bar, (aka like cardboard) I couldn't even finish eating it.
I have to wonder whether I ate one past its expiration date, could that be possible?
aren't they supposed to be soft and easy to eat? .
I am sorry I failed the Quest test lol
but for the first time I tried a Quest bar, the Cookie Dough flavor one, it was disgusting.
way too chewy and chunky, and it tasted as bad as any "low sugar" protein bar, (aka like cardboard) I couldn't even finish eating it.
I have to wonder whether I ate one past its expiration date, could that be possible?
aren't they supposed to be soft and easy to eat? .
I am sorry I failed the Quest test lol
The wife and I are currently saving for this rack.
Can't wait to be able to work out at home. My dogs will definitely appreciate not being left for two hours most nights.
That's a great rack, man. I wanted to get an R-3 but ended up settling for an S-2 with safety arms added SOLELY because I couldn't quite get the height clearance to work for an R-3 in my basement (S-2 is technically 2 inches taller, but the uprights go between floor joists above and you can set the chin-up bar cross-member lower and with the R-3 you can't lower the chin-up bar). I was worried, as basically a squat stand, it might be insufficient but it's been totally fine, and there's a half-rack conversion kit I could spring for in the future if really needed.
Of course a couple months after getting mine they started offering a 6 inch shorter version of the R-3 which would have allowed space even for the monkey bar. Still miffed about that one.
For two people working out at the same time a double rig like yours would be amazing if you have the space.
Best thing about them to me is the 1 inch spacing between holes for safety arms in the bench range. That was a huge reason I went with them. Too many racks stick with 2 inches or more, and when I was going to a big gym I could never quite get the safety arms placed right for bench.
mdsfx
Member
I only like Mint Chocolate and the controversial Pumpkin flavor that some say tastes like ramen powder
Side note: It is refeed/cheat meal day. I'm a happy f*cking camper. Bonus: There's football on today. Double bonus: There's beer in the fridge.
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