Yep, I'm not chasing numbers at all. I am strong, want to look lean and have a flat stomach.
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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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Yep, I'm not chasing numbers at all. I am strong, want to look lean and have a flat stomach.
That's exactly how i feel. I feel like I want my results of my hard work to be seen inside AND outside the gym. I'm about the same weight as you right now (but i think i'm a bit weaker/shorter) but i'm chasing that look as well now.
Right on man. The more I lean out, the more comments I get about how muscular I look. Was at Fry's the other day and the guy working there said that I was very friendly for someone so buff. I laughed.
hairypeckpeck
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i typically only have about an hour.
i'm finding it increasingly difficult to justify staying at my current gym (LA Fitness) because they lack bumper plates. when i was with my coach, i didnt mind lifting heavy because i could just dump the bar without any issues.
not being to dump/bail makes me more hesitant to go up in weight.
Generally separate days, but it's not uncommon to have one day in the week where you snatch and CNJ in the same session.
Some tips for your A and B day, assuming you're serious about weightlifting. Snatch and CNJ (variations) are usually done at the beginning of the session, not at the end. Front/back squats are done near or at the end. Benching may affect your overhead positioning so even more reason to snatch before bench.
hairypeckpeck
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thanks. i'll switch it up.
and yeah, i'm pretty serious about weight lifting (especially oly).
the goal is to compete either end of this year or sometime next year. gotta find a coach and a new gym though.
TheOctodad
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This is my (embarrassing, but I feel like I need to post it if I'm going to commit) weight gain that I was at about 2 weeks ago (though I did almost add about 25% to all my lifts with about a 20lbs weight gain) at about 210lbs:
So now I'm hoping to hit about 185lbs.
Currently my lifts are
Bench (weakest): 265lbs
Back Squat: 385lbs
Front squat: 315lbs
Deadlift: 450lbs
Overhead press: 160lbs
Clean: 265lbs
Slowly but surely making progress. The picture above was from the beginning of March. This is today. Down almost 6lbs in 3 weeks. Starting to get a little definition back, hopeful that if I can cut down about 20 more pounds more I'll start to look pretty defined. Thoughts? Will I need to go even further? 20lbs down would put me at about 185lbs. I have a hard time estimating my body fat sometimes because I grew up fat thinking I was just "normal" so now I feel like I'm too hard on myself, or maybe I'm kidding myself and I'm way fatter. Helpful for me to hear some feedback.
In good news, I just snagged a shipment of 72 quest bars for $100 shipped. I'm pretty stoked about that.
RatskyWatsky
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Is that so? Could you completely eradicate even the possibility of salmonella by washing the eggs beforehand?
Id say there's a general range but everyone is so different. What are you at currently?
If I lose three more pounds in the next 11 days, I'll be able to see what a year of what the following has done for me in the mirror:
1. Less than two workouts in a week only five times, average of about three
2. Weight fluctuates up and down 18 pounds
Strength increases have sadly been pretty marginal. +10 or so pounds to pressing movements and +40 or so to squats and deads. Power cleans are about +30 though, so that's something.
1. Less than two workouts in a week only five times, average of about three
2. Weight fluctuates up and down 18 pounds
Strength increases have sadly been pretty marginal. +10 or so pounds to pressing movements and +40 or so to squats and deads. Power cleans are about +30 though, so that's something.
FallingEdge
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new goal, Toma Tonga from NJPW
true true! but even then I think people were too kind, progress was indeed made but fuck, I could have done a better job physically haha.
I can't believe that vid is 3.5 years old. Wow.
true true! but even then I think people were too kind, progress was indeed made but fuck, I could have done a better job physically haha.
I can't believe that vid is 3.5 years old. Wow.
SilentSoldier
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Ugh, between getting sick and having to study for 12+ hours a day for Step1, I've been finding it pretty hard to eat right. I still have a healthy morning shake, but everything after that is ugh. Plus I haven't been to the gym since Monday since getting sick. Feels bad, but I know I wouldn't be 100% in the gym if I'm not actually 100%.
Jacksinthe
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I don't know about completely getting rid of salmonella but I know the chances of contamination are 1:10,000
Psychotext
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I'm feeling wrecked no matter how much sleep I'm getting at the moment, and despite hitting my (frankly ridiculous) calorie targets, I'm not putting on any more weight. I really, really don't want to increase it again, can't deal with any more.
How clean are you bulking? Go ultra dirty bulk for a couple of weeks and you'll definitely gain
Psychotext
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I've never done properly clean, it's pointless. Funny thing is, if I threw my calorie targets out the window and just went for it, I'd likely lose weight. It's so goddamn hard to hit 4k calories whilst intermittent fasting.
I know the answer to that, of course, but I really don't want to go back unless I absolutely have to.
I know the answer to that, of course, but I really don't want to go back unless I absolutely have to.
Are lifts stuck in addition to body weight?
Psychotext
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Lifts have been progressing, bench aside of course (of course!)... not gone up as much as they should have compared to my body weight, but then I've never progressed like a normal person, I'm guessing due to all the cycling.
Squat will have taken a dip, because of my injury, but I wont know how much until I've tried to work my way back up to my previous max.
Squat will have taken a dip, because of my injury, but I wont know how much until I've tried to work my way back up to my previous max.
mdsfx
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Ugh. Fuck this week. Cardio and fasting on a calorie defecit sucks for lifting.
Progress pic. Don't look much different than last year, but at least I'm stronger :/
Edit: Notice the red spot near my belly button? Still a patch of shingles left, but that shit is almost gone!
Progress pic. Don't look much different than last year, but at least I'm stronger :/
Edit: Notice the red spot near my belly button? Still a patch of shingles left, but that shit is almost gone!
I wouldn't sweat it then, if I were you. If lifts really halt or you get to the point mentally where it's just too much food and you can't take it anymore, I'd end the bulk. But that's just me! God knows I'm no example, lol.
Psychotext
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I've got about 2kg left (4.4lbs). Problem is, it's taken 4 months to do 6kg (13.0lbs).
mdsfx
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Fuck yes I have. Are you kidding? Isn't that Half Acre though? Think you might be mixing the name up with another excellent, local brewery very close to me called Two Brothers
Fuck yes I have are you kidding? Isn't that Half Acre though? Think you might be mixing the name up with another excellent, local brewery very close to me called Two Brothers
Yup!! Sorry, you're absolutely right (I was...uh...testing you)!
Great beer though. We don't get it in NY much but I grabbed a few the other day and as soon as I saw it was brewed in Chicago I thought "I'll bet Mike is all over it"
Psychotext
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Fellow beer lovers? Excellent.
Did I post the pic from my trip to Belgium here?
I generally do about 6 new beers every week, and over the last few years have tried nearly 1,000 total.
Did I post the pic from my trip to Belgium here?
I generally do about 6 new beers every week, and over the last few years have tried nearly 1,000 total.
mdsfx
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Oooh I see delerium and chimay in there. Ever tried an Austrian beer called Samiclaus? One of the strangest beers I've ever had...
Psychotext
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Just checked untapped, and yes, apparently I have. The Helles version, seems I gave it 3/5, which usually means it's drinkable, but I wouldn't get it again.
Edit - As for the weight thing, the whole beer belly bit is somewhat of a myth. Sure, beer has calories (and I wouldn't do it on a weights day, for reasons) but as with everything else, all in moderation. That's partly why I go for the high quality, very strong beers. You're not going to glug most of them down... at least not and be able to walk or talk afterwards.
mdsfx
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I love wheat beers and stouts. Hefeweizens are, in my opinion, the best drink to enjoy during the summer. Love em.
Most recently though, I've found an ale called Apex Predator by Off Color brewery and it's f*cking amazing. Might be my favorite beer of all time.
Psychotext
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I'd probably go for the really dark stuff. I particularly enjoy some of the more unusual beers from Harviestoun: http://harviestoun.com/our-beers/old-engine-oil
Almost impossible for me to pick an all time favourite though. I've tried waaaaay too many for that. Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels is one I keep going back to though.
I just really love trying as many as I can. Such a ridiculous variety available.
Almost impossible for me to pick an all time favourite though. I've tried waaaaay too many for that. Tripel Karmeliet by Brouwerij Bosteels is one I keep going back to though.
I just really love trying as many as I can. Such a ridiculous variety available.
Psychotext
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Does it not sync up anywhere? Seems like an odd app design.
FallingEdge
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Ugh. Fuck this week. Cardio and fasting on a calorie defecit sucks for lifting.
Progress pic. Don't look much different than last year, but at least I'm stronger :/
Edit: Notice the red spot near my belly button? Still a patch of shingles left, but that shit is almost gone!
looking solid
I think if you focus on your traps/delts, it will give you a wider look and you will be mad beastly.
mdsfx
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Thanks. I agree they are lacking. Been working on them twice a week!
I like dumbbell pullovers quite a lot. Set up is faster than with skullcrushers/LTE's and it hits your serratus/chest as well.
You're looking great dude. I agree with FE, but still, don't beat yourself up...you look awesome.
Cool, I'll check this out!
In other news, I have a pretty steep 100 step staircase near my apartment (for anyone in Philly, it's the 100 steps leading to Wissahickon Park in Manayunk) and walked up and down it 30x with my fully loaded frame pack for some conditioning before my Grand Canyon multiday trip. Legs were super shaky at the end but aren't really sore. Going to do it again this evening after leg day, I'm going to die.
Psychotext
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Try decline or reverse grip. For a lot of people their chest / shoulders take over on standard grip. That aside, I've always liked things like bench dips, sphinx pushups, side leaning tricep extensions and front to back tricep extensions.
For some reason bent over tricep extensions never worked for me. Probably because of shit form.
I like doing that with seriously heavy dumbbells. Utterly wrecks your calves.
Dead Prince
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i'm good with stairs because i had to walk up and down 24 flight of stairs on the trip not too long ago... then drag some luggages up with me... (elevator was broken because it was so heavily used that day)
Jacksinthe
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I'll add to the skulls:Try decline or reverse grip. For a lot of people their chest / shoulders take over on standard grip. That aside, I've always liked things like bench dips, sphinx pushups, side leaning tricep extensions and front to back tricep extensions.
For some reason bent over tricep extensions never worked for me. Probably because of shit form.
I like doing that with seriously heavy dumbbells. Utterly wrecks your calves.
I keep my arm perpendicular to the floor only on the contraction. As I extend I rotate my arm up to keep gravity pulling the weight on my traps. Straight up/down is ehhhh. At full extension the barbell/dumbbells are "over" my head.
Another tip is to strap your elbows with a bungee to keep them pointing down the length of the body to prevent flaring.
I also prefer using dumbbells to get the contraction past my head in either side and hammer them up.
Big difference in all those for me with activation.
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