Dead Prince
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can you not contact the US side so they can contact EU side or see what US can do?
and email... they'll never respond or take just as long lol.
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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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can you not contact the US side so they can contact EU side or see what US can do?
and email... they'll never respond or take just as long lol.
Psychotext
Member
Yeah, that's my next step if I don't get any luck tomorrow... as I guess it was their fault for providing the wrong crap to Rogue EU in the first place. Step after that is contacting my credit card and telling them to do a chargeback, see if they pay attention then.
What really pisses me off is I know they read their emails quickly as I got a response almost instantly when I asked them for the missing instructions.
What really pisses me off is I know they read their emails quickly as I got a response almost instantly when I asked them for the missing instructions.
That's ridiculous. Out of curiosity I checked the last time I sent them questions about equipment. The response came within 40 minutes.
I feel like there is conflicting information out there in regards to squats. I've heard you want your foot as flat as possible so Chuck's (or even barefoot) is good. But then all of these weightlifting shoes have a raised heel that apparently really helps. People I've talked to have said that raised heel shoes are better for high bar squat rather than low bar. When I first started lifting I did high bar but somewhere along the line I kept dropping the bar on my back so I'm pretty sure I'm doing low bar now.
Psychotext
Member
I don't think I've ever read specifically anything that says about having your feet flat being an advantage. Are you sure they're basically not referring to having a stable platform? (as in, you don't want a sport shoe with a heel as it'll squish / move around).
IIRC raised heels are more for doing Olympic/high-bar squats since they help push your knees forward, with the intent being to squat down between the knees.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T50je5JTNZY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T50je5JTNZY
Bench went up for the first time in a while, happy days! Went up 10 pounds too!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Psychotext
Member
He really doesn't look like he should be able to lift that much weight. Impressive.
Dead Prince
Banned
it got too frozen. so i was impatient and put in the microwave. probably a bad idea because it felt like it separated. ended up tasted watery? or is that what coconut taste like when it's melted. LOL. i have like 2 more dairy free ones and a sorbet. ate it with a crispy cookie i found at the store.
Psychotext
Member
Too frozen? MTFU and attack that shit with a knife.
velociraptor
Junior Member
I find it easier to lift without shoes (for deadlifts and squats), but I don't do it at the gym because it's dirty as feck.
I agree. DL and squats got a lot easier for me when I went shoeless.
Dead Prince
Banned
i have the Cashew Milk snickerdoodle.
also anyone tried out Artic Zero brand? it looks like it's a little better even though it's not dairy free (because of the whey protein)
it got too frozen. so i was impatient and put in the microwave. probably a bad idea because it felt like it separated. ended up tasted watery? or is that what coconut taste like when it's melted. LOL. i have like 2 more dairy free ones and a sorbet. ate it with a crispy cookie i found at the store.
We've bought that for my son and it was... Ok.
We actually really liked the Trader Joe's Coconut Milk Ice Cream though. He still didn't like it though, isn't down with cold foods yet.
Dead Prince
Banned
we have a trader joes and i didn't realize it... LOL i'll go see.
My newest cheat obsession:
this one in particular
I have only been able to get my hands on that and the Mint Chocolate Chip. So fucking good though. It's like a perfect half-baked chocolate chip cookie with the most amazing vanilla ice cream. Ends up tasting like God-Tier Cookie Dough Ice Cream.
this one in particular
I have only been able to get my hands on that and the Mint Chocolate Chip. So fucking good though. It's like a perfect half-baked chocolate chip cookie with the most amazing vanilla ice cream. Ends up tasting like God-Tier Cookie Dough Ice Cream.
What's the difference from a ghr machine and one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B18FTMI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B18FTMI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I haven't been posting much in the last year or so but if I make it into the game I can be the one doing pistol squats
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/spheenx/pistolsquat_zpsd843695b.gif
Waaaait, where is this from??
Some place near LA, but the fancy stores near me carry it. I'm in Washington.
SilentSoldier
Member
As much as I love to continue bulking, I've got a 2 week vacation coming up in about 6 weeks and part of it includes spending a week in san diego. So Its time for a cut, got to get those abs out for the beach and all that jazz. I'm interested in adding HIIT to my workouts (probably doing it inbetween the workouts) is there a specific version of them I should start off with? I've seen various versions posted here and need to know which one is best for starting out, even if I've already been working out.
Think you can hit 10k calories on ice cream sammies?
rokkerkory
Member
Did a few rounds of pushups yesterday. Max pushups within 60 seconds, 3 rounds: averaged 59 reps
I really want to get my pushup game up
I really want to get my pushup game up
mdsfx
Member
No problem!Think you can hit 4k calories on ice cream sammies?
Uggggh...somehow that needs to make its way to NY
Worst feeling. Hang in there and don't lose motivation. That home gym is right around the corner.
Dead Prince
Banned
Mine said Walmart carries it. I think it's just broken or people bought it all
I'm actually contemplating buying some online, assuming they get shipped in dry ice or something.
Too many good flavors that I need inside of me.
Look at this shit
*edit*
holy fuck $100 shipping
still might do it.
Jacksinthe
Banned
How do you guys feel about shrug bars? Not that I don't mind doing front/back with the barbell but I wouldn't mind changing it up. I do use dumbbells but I don't have enough weight for my set to make a difference with shrugs.
I can either get an Olympic set of dumbbells to match my BB set OR buy more weights and make my own shrug bar from 2" pipe. I have access to a welder so that's not a big deal. I do make my own stuff from pullup bars, ropes, cable machines, etc. I feel I can make one for like 20 bucks and spend the leftovers on some more plates. I'm stuck at 300 on a few lifts since that's all the weight I have. I'd be able to bump up to 390 AND make a shrug bar for the price of a decent store-bought bar alone. Sounds about right no? Hell I can probably make the bar for free salvaging some 2" pipe from the day job. Hmmmm.
Got a new lease on my diet so I'm stretching its legs a bit.
I can either get an Olympic set of dumbbells to match my BB set OR buy more weights and make my own shrug bar from 2" pipe. I have access to a welder so that's not a big deal. I do make my own stuff from pullup bars, ropes, cable machines, etc. I feel I can make one for like 20 bucks and spend the leftovers on some more plates. I'm stuck at 300 on a few lifts since that's all the weight I have. I'd be able to bump up to 390 AND make a shrug bar for the price of a decent store-bought bar alone. Sounds about right no? Hell I can probably make the bar for free salvaging some 2" pipe from the day job. Hmmmm.
Just want to keep the iron hot is all
Got a new lease on my diet so I'm stretching its legs a bit.Thanks brother! Means a lot!
You got it!I haven't been posting much in the last year or so but if I make it into the game I can be the one doing pistol squats
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb244/spheenx/pistolsquat_zpsd843695b.gif
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Dude I could kiss you right now. Two stores within 10 miles of my house.
ThisGuy
Member
What pre workouts do you guys like? I use to use jack3d, then a few years back I picked up the advanced formula and didn't care for it. So I stopped using them for the most part. Just here and there.
Well a few weeks back I started again and finished up that old tub of the advanced formula.
I like them for the different feeling I get at the gym. It's sorta like a treat for me. Or when I'm just beat down from a tiring day and need a pick me up (not often that though).
So tonight I picked up a tub of Mr Hyde. That shit ain't no fucking joke son. I was mean muggin the weights all night. I also blew up the toilet briefly.
It honestly reminded me of og Jack. Not quite there but similar. Unless my memory is a little off. Not as clean/clear if that makes sense.
What pick me ups do you guys use occasionally?
Well a few weeks back I started again and finished up that old tub of the advanced formula.
I like them for the different feeling I get at the gym. It's sorta like a treat for me. Or when I'm just beat down from a tiring day and need a pick me up (not often that though).
So tonight I picked up a tub of Mr Hyde. That shit ain't no fucking joke son. I was mean muggin the weights all night. I also blew up the toilet briefly.
It honestly reminded me of og Jack. Not quite there but similar. Unless my memory is a little off. Not as clean/clear if that makes sense.
What pick me ups do you guys use occasionally?
Dude, I'd kill to know how to weld workout bars. If you know how, definitely give it a shot. Awesome skill.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Coffee or caffeine pill. Beta Alanine, creatine. Mio or KoolAid sugar free squeeze flavoring.
Like 10c per my preworkout gogo drink.
I don't know how to weld "pretty"
I learned by tubbing cars as a teenager. Didn't need to look pretty on the inside, that's for sure
It's pretty easy, tho. It won't look all nice like the store-bought but I figure a rectangular tube with arms and handles is all i need. 2" steel and welds will hold no prob.
ThisGuy
Member
That seems a lot cleaner. I'm not savvy on which product produces which result. Does ceatine generate a strong pump with a lot blood flow?
Cheaper too. :/
TTOOLL
Member
Hi, it's been a while since I posted here for the last time...I was trying crossfit and I liked it a lot, the problem is I was losing to much weight and class times were not good for me. I then went back to the gym last Monday.
Could you give me some tips on my routine? I tried to mix abs, strengh and resistence exercises in a 60 min session. Kind of a crossfit training but more focused in strenght and weight gain.
A
Warm-up
x3
Sit-up
Knees to Elbows
Plank
Deadlift
Shoulder Press
Incline Hammer Curls
x2
Squat
Pushup
Swing Ketlebell
Single Under
B
Warm-up
x3
Sit-up
V-up
Plank
Pullup
Bench Press
Barbell Row
x2
Squat
Burpee
Lunge
Single Under
Could you give me some tips on my routine? I tried to mix abs, strengh and resistence exercises in a 60 min session. Kind of a crossfit training but more focused in strenght and weight gain.
A
Warm-up
x3
Sit-up
Knees to Elbows
Plank
Deadlift
Shoulder Press
Incline Hammer Curls
x2
Squat
Pushup
Swing Ketlebell
Single Under
B
Warm-up
x3
Sit-up
V-up
Plank
Pullup
Bench Press
Barbell Row
x2
Squat
Burpee
Lunge
Single Under
Dead Prince
Banned
I just eat two hours before I work out tbh. And sip on a mixture of bcaa and creatine
Jacksinthe
Banned
Creatine's primary purpose is to restore ATP. Doesn't need to be in a preworkout but i take my daily with it.
Pretty much all PWO are just caffeine with a whole bunch of other stuff that is, quite honestly, fluff, IMO.
Most of the additional aminos aren't even remotely close to the amounts needed if you would be taking if you took them like you are supposed to.
My personal thoughts on PWO are to help blunt fatigue and maybe give you a little bit of a leg up after a long day of hard work. Caffeine is great to do both and you don't need a store-bought for it.
The extras in the mix might be useful in higher doses but usually slapped in to say the PWO has it as a bullet point. Proper diet has done more for me than any PWO. I still have a coffee or a caffeine pill before i lift for the energy but I do work 12's regularly at the day job so i'm wiped and need a boost. Otherwise on weekends I rarely have any, even on leg day.
Just my .02
I'm no pro at PWO supplements - i just know what i like and don't like and keep it simple with my supplements: creatine, beta alanine. Both work for me. I don't get into much other stuff
Like Jack said, id try coffee first. 16 oz. of black coffee and a scoop of pb. Always relying on pre-workouts isn't the safest thing in the long run.
I don't know how to weld "pretty"
I learned by tubbing cars as a teenager. Didn't need to look pretty on the inside, that's for sure
It's pretty easy, tho. It won't look all nice like the store-bought but I figure a rectangular tube with arms and handles is all i need. 2" steel and welds will hold no prob.
Yeah, I know what you're saying but the difference between $20 and $300+ for a bar you'll use mainly for shrugs...ill take slightly ugly but functional
Arrowgigantic
Member
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout, pretty much because it only has 175g of caffeine and saves me the time of mixing in creatine..
Jacksinthe
Banned
Another note for coffee: light roast usually packs more caffeine. I keep some Light Roast Hazelnut handy for the kickass daysLike Jack said, id try coffee first. 16 oz. of black coffee and a scoop of pb. Always relying on pre-workouts isn't the safest thing in the long run.
Yeah, I know what you're saying but the difference between $20 and $300+ for a bar you'll use mainly for shrugs...ill take slightly ugly but functional
Most of the stuff I rig is utilitarian. Functional, but ugly. I'm still surprised my cable setup is lasting as long as it is. The pulleys are each rated to 400lbs with brass sleeves. I just make sure to take them apart and grease them with my favorite synthetic (same shit I use on my whip) once a month and they are still smooth as silk months in so giddyup!
Thanks man, your comment actually helped me to chill out. Even complaining, nothing is going to change. And we got word they're going to try to close escrow on the 24th and will be out of the house by the 27th. SO CLOSE.
I know that feeling
Why add bread when I can just add more meat instead.
If the kethup is the reduced sugar variety, looks pretty keto-rific to me. Good job buddy.
Any time, bud. I know the feeling. I also know how demotivating it can be. You have a lot of awesome shit coming up though!
Easily and I can even do so after eating an entire pizza.Think you can hit 10k calories on ice cream sammies?
It was seriously demotivating. But yep yep, on the way to awesome town. Ordered my bench!
http://www.sportchalet.com/marcy-utility-bench/15789000011.html
97 bucks picked up at sports chalet using the coupon code active20, has a max capacity of 610lbs which i'll never get to in my lifetime, so should be fine. Thats the very first home gym item purchased!
Anybody feel free to correct me on this one!
I think we want our feet flat on the ground during a squat so that the center of gravity is one line that goes directly through the center of our feet. If we lift our heels off the ground (without lifting shoes) then I guess it's risky because that center of gravity is now on the balls of our feet or our toes and probably not so stable. I guess that's no good. If we have lifting shoes with a bit of a raised heel those shoes are built to be stable and secure. Our feet are still in contact with a "floor". Like Cooter said, it's like putting your feet in cement, and the center of gravity is still able to safely go straight through the mid foot. That plus with the raised heel now we have a bit more range of motion with the ankle.
Good questions. I'm also wondering if lifting shoes are bad if I'm taking a wider stance for squats. I feel like it's more comfortable to me if my feet are slightly wider than shoulder width. I don't fall as easily, and I can get lower.
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