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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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You have the body of a god almost. How long have you been lifting, out of curiosity?
He's too pale and hairy to be considered for god status just yet.
Edit: I don't see hair now. Crap. Sorry for this 💩 post.
Troubled Bat
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I should probably subscribe to this, although, I don't even know where to start.
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A More Normal Bird
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Well you can either edit your user settings to automatically subscribe to any thread you post in, or you can click the subscribe button at the top of the page.
On an unrelated note, if you're looking for some introductory fitness advice, the first post of this thread has some quite helpful resources.
Psychotext
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Should probably start looking into relaxation techniques. I used to suffer loads with not being able to sleep, but there are things you can do that help. This also includes tensing and relaxing your muscles one by one, which I guess most of us here would like anyway. 
Also, mdsfx looking fucking great. I hate you so much! \o/
Also, mdsfx looking fucking great. I hate you so much! \o/
mdsfx
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Thanks for the compliment, but I think the 'god' comment is kind of laughable.
I'm not one to emulate at all. It's taken me forever to make minimal progress due to not being serious enough with my diet. Diet is everything and it's something I ignored for years.
I lifted in high school for a while, then picked it back up a bit in college, but I wasn't serious enough until starting the Stronglifts 5x5 program about 2 years ago.
My numbers aren't impressive or balanced either. My lower body and core are still weaker than they should be by miles. One rep maxes:
Flat bench: 230
Overhead press: 160
Squat: 250
Deadlift: 280
Yeah... A lot of work to do
Psychotext
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Man, given those numbers you look ridiculously good. I hate you even more now.
Rabbitweed
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Alright, my fourth week of cutting is almost over and still have four more weeks left. So far I'm pretty satisfied with my results. First of all, my weight is down ca 6,6 lb so still on track to lose at least 12 lb in 8 weeks. Haven't lost that much weight this week but I've had a few more cheat meals than I would have hoped and I have also slightly upped my carb intake so not that surprised that my weight loss has slowed down a bit this week. Well, despite that I was 102,5 kg (226 lb) this morning which is probably the lowest I've been in 1,5 years so gotta be happy about that. In addition to that, my 4K run time has dropped over 7 minutes, my blood pressure is down to 125/79 (was +140/90 a month ago) and just feel healthier in overall.
Had a really good bench day today too. When I started my cut, my bench stalled at three sets of five with 110 kg (242,5 lb) but today all sets felt stronger and managed to do 6 reps in my last set. Might have been able to hit 7 reps but didn't want to risk it without a spotter. My bench is still probably 10 lb down from my PR days but I'm weighing over 20 lb less now so can't complain that much. Looking forward to see what my 1RM's are at the end of this cut.
Had a really good bench day today too. When I started my cut, my bench stalled at three sets of five with 110 kg (242,5 lb) but today all sets felt stronger and managed to do 6 reps in my last set. Might have been able to hit 7 reps but didn't want to risk it without a spotter. My bench is still probably 10 lb down from my PR days but I'm weighing over 20 lb less now so can't complain that much. Looking forward to see what my 1RM's are at the end of this cut.
I was doing carb backloading for a while but started messing up eating carbs all the time. It seems I just can't do carbs, even in that scenario. So last wednesday I started keto again, but this time I did Intermittent Fasting with Bulletproof coffee(Coffee with MTC oil and some butter) for breakfast and lunch, then I eat keto food from 5-10 with a protein shake or two to get my macros right. I also started working out fasted. Results are kind of nuts. First I lose 1lb, then another, then 2lbs friday, and today I look and I lost another 3. You would think I was hungry or weak but that coffee keeps me satisfied and I'm still strong in the gym. For some reason that MTC oil gives me a ton of energy.
GamePnoy74
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Me and a buddy of mine checked out that gym earlier this week, Barbell Brigade in Downtown Los Angeles. Great facility with squat racks and deadlift platforms galore but kinda out of the way from my place. Even though we were like the ones lifting the lightest weight in the gym (lol) it's an inspiring place for you to work out as well as you can when you see everyone else around you doing the same...especially when you see peeps going for 600+ lb squat 1RMs often.don't know if you guys seen the latest broscience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5GIJmCwchk
so fucking good
It's also a pretty friendly, welcoming, sociable place too. I met the dude at the front desk in the video...he's pretty cool.
That said, it's a fairly young crowd there. Like Chris Rock says, you don't want to be the old guy at the club. I ain't really old, just a little too old to be in the club, yo. lol.
cuevas. PhD.
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Got my usaw membership and competing in 3 weeks in my first meet.
Psychotext
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SBD knee sleeves arrived. Certainly does look like they'd make great shin protectors for deadlifting too.
Going to take a while to get used to them when squatting though. The pressure at the back of the knee is strange.
Going to take a while to get used to them when squatting though. The pressure at the back of the knee is strange.
Spirit, you're honestly one of the major reasons I started getting into lifting seriously, back in |OT3| or so...you and Brolic (you motivated with encouragement, Brolic with bluntness...both extremely effective to me). I wouldn't be where I am strength-wise, aesthetics-wise and...honestly...health-wise, and where I am - although not perfect - blows me (and my wife) away to this day!
As for your pictures...you look amazing. Your legs are the stuff of legend. Keep it up man!
As for your pictures...you look amazing. Your legs are the stuff of legend. Keep it up man!
Thanks for the compliment, but I think the 'god' comment is kind of laughable.
I'm not one to emulate at all. It's taken me forever to make minimal progress due to not being serious enough with my diet. Diet is everything and it's something I ignored for years.
I lifted in high school for a while, then picked it back up a bit in college, but I wasn't serious enough until starting the Stronglifts 5x5 program about 2 years ago.
My numbers aren't impressive or balanced either. My lower body and core are still weaker than they should be by miles. One rep maxes:
Flat bench: 230
Overhead press: 160
Squat: 250
Deadlift: 280
Yeah... A lot of work to do
Your OHP is super impressive at your size / body fat. You look awesome man, constantly pushing me to keep up.
Know what you mean. I have been taking my time getting used to my Rehbands
Got my usaw membership and competing in 3 weeks in my first meet.
Good luck dude. What kind of meet?
Spiritreaver
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Hah thanks guys. I wrote that post as I was falling asleep, sorry. It doesn't bother me not getting replied to, lol. However I'm glad I did post because it's nice to come back to so many awesome posts. Good way to start the day.
Also mdsfx you look insane man, don't sell yourself short at all!
RumblingRosco
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Haha you missed the one where I told you that you inspired me to start lifting!! No bigger compliment than that, man!
cuevas. PhD.
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Weightlifting, I'll be lifting at 85kg.
Yeah sorry, I meant what kind...Olympic lifts?
Spiritreaver
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Now this gave me goosebumps, mister. That's what I live for. I hate to parrot what I say on my IG/Facebook, but what motivates me more than anything is knowing that I can inspire and motivate others to reach their goals. I haven't accomplished anything if I haven't passed on my success to another. So it really touches my heart to read that. I'm glad I could help you out in any way.
You've done great. Heck, you've come a long way. Definitely be proud of everything you've accomplished. You're the one motivating me now!
I did.
Not sure how, may have been using an old thread. Sorry, but I hope this makes up for it. Hey! I've been like this for a couple months now!
mdsfx
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Ugh, Instagram. The reason I never feel adequate. Some beasts on there.
You guys all have IG accounts? I generally use it to track progress pics and races.
Now this gave me goosebumps, mister. That's what I live for. I hate to parrot what I say on my IG/Facebook, but what motivates me more than anything is knowing that I can inspire and motivate others to reach their goals. I haven't accomplished anything if I haven't passed on my success to another. So it really touches my heart to read that. I'm glad I could help you out in any way.
You've done great. Heck, you've come a long way. Definitely be proud of everything you've accomplished. You're the one motivating me now!
I did.
Hey! I've been like this for a couple months now!
I'm sure you've done it to countless others too, man.
I remember when I first saw your quads I thought you were applying that iPhone distort filter to them...fucking massive.
/man crush
Thank you, sir! Exercises I never do.
Exercises I hope to do in a few months though! I always felt powerlifting wasn't for me.
Good luck cuevas! 300kg+ total for FitGAF?
Us noobs have it worse really, people barely reply to our posts especially if we don't post that much in the thread.
But one thing for sure, all of the noobs are silently mirin at you.
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
Psychotext
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Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
Has six pack and great body he worked hard to get? Must be a douche, cunt, jerk, roid rager, mean person, fat shaming, america hating, nazi, and a terrorist.
/s
mdsfx
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What thread are you guys referring to?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
When I was applying for promotions outside of custody in the prison I kept hearing ? Really? You? You know that's a desk job right? Paperwork, etc. "You just don't look like a desk job guy." Really got a huge "dumb meathead" vibe from it all.
People judge you off appearance. Most didn't even know I have a bachelors degree, let alone a "high" GPA.
mdsfx
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Yeah that's pretty lame, but the unfortunate thing is we all do that to some extent. Is not a good thing and our judgments based on appearance are usually very far from the truth.
Haha fuck 'em. YOU got the job.
Psychotext
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I was actually wondering if your willingness to push so hard to improve your physique won you points with the higher ups. I think I'd be impressed. For me it would be like one of my employees doing a bunch of certs etc and training off their own back.
mdsfx
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Oh god help us. I can't stop reading this. Yeesh...
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
True enough.
Hell yeah I did!
Actually, what got me the job aside from college was my positive attitude and hard work ethic. The Warden told me I'm generally well liked by everyone and the LTs all had universally good things to say about me.
I'm also on 3 "extra" collateral duties. The DCT (disturbance control team, we do forced cell moves, riot stuff, etc), the reentry council (we work to make transitioning to free life for inmates easier), and the employee engagement team (we work to improve staff morale). All of those probably help too.
mdsfx
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hahahahaha
"Man you are really twisting and turning trying to get outrage out of that ad, must be the best cardio you've had all week."
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=165792218&postcount=478
"Man you are really twisting and turning trying to get outrage out of that ad, must be the best cardio you've had all week."
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=165792218&postcount=478
Psychotext
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Good stuff.
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