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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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Jacksinthe
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Jesus this week is killing me. I needed to take a week off to settle in to some new routines but GODDAMN every time I walk by my weights I get the urge. I feel so flat.
Fallen_Hero
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Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
You guys are rediculous.
Yeah Brolic's in straight up superhero territory here...
Let's put in terms that us guys can understand.
Imagine I'm Captain America and I pick up a motorcycle over my head.
Brolic as the Hulk would give me a hand by taking the motorcycle with his fingers and fling it into orbit.
Well, I'm still pissed off that you jobbed to Leo in the Revenant.
Psychotext
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ShadowgeistX
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I re-read it and totally agree.
Thanks for the feedback, I found out somewhat the hard way that every chest exercise requires the shoulder to some degree so I think I'm out on chest for a week or two. I probably have to retool my program for just legs and back or something heh.
BTW, any Dragon Ball Z fans here?
http://imgur.com/67WU4MY
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My gym is kinda lame haha. Also, I lift at Yamcha level. Sorry guys.
Your gym is empty though. So much space to yourself to lift.
I lift at school and there's at least 8 billion people there no matter the time.
Are you talking about weight belts or belts that hold your pants up?
Psychotext
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Not entirely sure why I'd be posting here about anything other than a weights belt. 
Can't say I'd be worried about buying more than one either (I think I have about 7 at the moment).
Can't say I'd be worried about buying more than one either (I think I have about 7 at the moment).
Not entirely sure why I'd be posting here about anything other than a weights belt.
Can't say I'd be worried about buying more than one either (I think I have about 7 at the moment).
Lol dude if you filter this thread for non-weight lifting posts we'd have only 7-8 pages so far.
Bud. 231x15 is awesome and takes a shit ton of stamina. It's 150% of your weight.
mdsfx
Member
It's true
Psychotext
Member
Fine, it's because I desperately need advice on a pencil thin Italian single farm origin oiled leather fashion belt. How am I to look fabulous without it?
theytookourjobz
Junior Member
German volume training! Me and my buddy did that a few time. I've never felt so awful in my life. Sets 6 and 7 are miserable.
And all you fuckers are crazy strong in the strict press. I've got one shoulder that kinda sucks and so I never really put a ton of work into pressing but my 150# max is light years behind you all!
Psychotext
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Ironically, that doesn't have a 34" size either.
Might as well ask another question whilst I'm here. I'm looking at grabbing some new Olympic size plates but I'm thinking bumpers are probably pointless as I doubt I'll do any Olympic style lifts, and I lower my deadlift so no worries about damage there...
So on normal cast iron plates, is there much point going with rubber coated or tri-grip, or is it really just needless extra expense? I think Brolic's using the "Standard" plates which I've seen in a few places (Rogue sell a version, as do EliteFTS), so am I best off just getting a full set of them?
Might as well ask another question whilst I'm here. I'm looking at grabbing some new Olympic size plates but I'm thinking bumpers are probably pointless as I doubt I'll do any Olympic style lifts, and I lower my deadlift so no worries about damage there...
So on normal cast iron plates, is there much point going with rubber coated or tri-grip, or is it really just needless extra expense? I think Brolic's using the "Standard" plates which I've seen in a few places (Rogue sell a version, as do EliteFTS), so am I best off just getting a full set of them?
ShadowgeistX
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Your gym is empty though. So much space to yourself to lift.
I lift at school and there's at least 8 billion people there no matter the time.
Ah yeah, that part is the one I like actually. But you see the power rack at the side? It's the ONLY rack. Other than that there's pretty much just 1 (or 1 pair) of everything in the gym so if even a couple of serious lifters are in there then it suuuuucks. Good enough for a workplace gym though I suppose!
If the situation is similar at your school but with 8 billion people then I am so sorry for you lol.
Yeah it's pretty awful. Sets 7-10 were tough because your quads are tight and all.
I had to do 10x3 (which ended up being 12x3) on Monday, I don't know which one I dislike more.
One of my shoulder sucks too. Last year's shoulder problem came up again, but this time was from going hard in the overhead squats. I hope to get more volume in for the shoulders and get them stronger after it heals.
Dead Prince
Banned
did some front squats 5x5 @ 205. i think i was good for 225 but i didn't want to push it yesterday.i was just worried i had my foot in the wrong position (like one foot too forward or back)
Omegasquash
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Foot positioning is a thing for me too. I feel like I always do one rep, then have to readjust with weight on my shoulders.
Grats, BTW. 225 is a goal of mine for front squats. I think I can, with a little padding on the bar to keep my mind on them.
Bros, I've been on a quest to find any study that supports the oft-cited 1g protein per lb.
Even in the most extreme and anecdotal cases with stupidly flimsly scientific support, the max I've seen is 1.8g per kg of bodyweight. Most of the supported evidence, even from super recent studies, suggest around 1.2-1.5g per kg of bodyweight.
Please help me find the science that states otherwise.
Even in the most extreme and anecdotal cases with stupidly flimsly scientific support, the max I've seen is 1.8g per kg of bodyweight. Most of the supported evidence, even from super recent studies, suggest around 1.2-1.5g per kg of bodyweight.
Please help me find the science that states otherwise.
Spiritreaver
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Going to see a psychiatrist for the first time in a couple of hours. Pretty nervous about it, but really hoping to finally get a good grip on my social anxiety and depression issues. It has really impeded my life (and fitness) goals these past few years.
I hope it all works out.
I hope it all works out.
Psychotext
Member
I believe the one that did was based on flawed methodology using nitrogen balance.
Yep, that is rough still then. How often does it happen that two serious lifters are in there at the same time?
At school they have around 5 or 6 racks, but we have popular hockey and football teams so they are almost always full.
Hope so too. Medication helped a lot for me.
Can you link the studies that you found for the 1.2-1.5g / kg?
I work in Mental Healthcare, lemme know if you need any advice or referrals.
You're taking a damn good step. Just keep in mind that most Psychiatrists are focused on medication management and do not have training to effectively administer talk therapy, which can be equally as important for a lot of people. Get a referral to a quality therapist from your Psychiatrist if you end up liking and respecting them.
Good on you for being open about it as well. It's a medical condition, just like any lifting-related injury.
Jacksinthe
Banned
We are here for you man. We have your back 110%. As someone who goes thru ups and downs regularly it can be extremely beneficial to seek professional help.
Very glad to hear you acknowledge and make the first move. That takes a lot of strength.
I hope so too man. Good luck!!
When I was new to the thread and posted a before / after, you were SOOO welcoming. I stayed around because of it.
If you ever need to PM me about ANYTHING you're going through, feel free man.
I suffered from those things for many years and never found improvement until I went to a therapist for months. After that I was able to fight the anxiety enough to lift at the gym without feeling embarrassed. Now I land my ass on the floor when I fail squats without worry.
It'll be worth it.
The science is in my biceps. Suck it!
They're not exactly bulletproof studies, from what I can gather. But there's a ton of studies referenced in this guide, just click through them at the bottom.
I know you're joking, but I swear to god this is the only response I get when asking for evidence. Not literally, but basically. Sometimes literally.
Gl man. Hope it works out. Inbox is always open if you wanna chat with someone.
I hope everything works out for you too.
ShadowgeistX
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It's actually not all that common, maybe a handful of times a month (though I only work out 3 days a week). I try to go before the rush so I can lay claim to my territory hah. Maybe the casual lifters are worse though. I've seen someone set the safety bars high and start rapid-firing quarter squats at 90 lbs for a ridiculous number of sets. Don't think he finished his sets till after I left.
Dunno if you've read this but it makes good arguments for both sides of the debate, with lots of references:
http://bayesianbodybuilding.com/eric-helms-protein/
BTW Cooter, how much are you working out that a 10k cheat day doesn't affect your cut? Or does it not matter all that much assuming a reasonable effort in the gym?
I have read it, and it pretty much obliterates the high (1.8+ g per kg) argument. That's actually the thing that started me on the path to look for more information, as I just assumed the oft-cited "1g per lb of bodyweight" was legit.
The point that shocked me was that Eric Helms, who is typically cited when people are talking about high protein intakes, even states
ShadowgeistX
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Doesn't Menno's own article already prescribe 1.8g/kg though? Unless you intend to say 1.8-2g/lb which would be a different beast while being one that I still sort of see being recommended.
And yeah, based on literature reviews 1.6-1.8g/kg is probably "close to optimal" which is probably good enough for most.
Six to 7 days a week plus an active job. Plus I now have 2 10k cheat days a week.
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