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I'm having second thoughts about meeting you now.
Psychotext
Member
It's the other half that I'm worried about.
Psychotext
Member
Unf, so sexy.
goldlion054
Member
I've been lifting seriously again for a little over a month and got some great diet and protein advice in here when I started. My 3 day lifting routine goes:
Squat
Dead
Bench
Bent over row
Standing overhead press
Curls
Skull crushers
All 3x10. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays I do some running (usually a 5k and rarely hill sprints) and ride my bike to work monday-Friday. Due to personal qualms, I haven't gotten nearly enough rest the last few days so I came into my lifts today a bit beaten. I changed my lifts today to 3x5 on squat, bench, and deadlifts with heavier loads to help with general fatigue (and as a way to see some progress). And ya know what? I genuinely impressed myself. It's super cool to see the hard work paying off in my lifts. I still have a ways to go before I hit my goals, but its nice to know that after years of not lifting, I can still push and pull the iron like I did in my youth.
You guys are a fabulously supportive and helpful community. So happy belated birthday Cooter and congrats to bum!
Squat
Dead
Bench
Bent over row
Standing overhead press
Curls
Skull crushers
All 3x10. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays I do some running (usually a 5k and rarely hill sprints) and ride my bike to work monday-Friday. Due to personal qualms, I haven't gotten nearly enough rest the last few days so I came into my lifts today a bit beaten. I changed my lifts today to 3x5 on squat, bench, and deadlifts with heavier loads to help with general fatigue (and as a way to see some progress). And ya know what? I genuinely impressed myself. It's super cool to see the hard work paying off in my lifts. I still have a ways to go before I hit my goals, but its nice to know that after years of not lifting, I can still push and pull the iron like I did in my youth.
You guys are a fabulously supportive and helpful community. So happy belated birthday Cooter and congrats to bum!
Keep it up brother (and thanks for the kind words)! Have you thought about looking into SS or 531? It'll give you a little more structure and leave some room for other accessories.
Randolph Freelander
Member
I'm about a month and a half into doing Stronglifts 5x5. I'm seeing some good progress, though I had a couple setbacks along the way on squat (pain) and missed a couple of workouts due to life's random events.
Squat has been hit or miss on killing my legs and hips. I was feeling confident last week, but then Thursday's workout killed me and Saturday's quick turnaround (I go the gym Thursday evening and then Saturday early afternoon due to the gym's hours) piled on. Last night's workout was better, though. I think my stance had been too wide for me and was putting too much strain on my hips. I did some air squats Monday at home with my feet just outside hip width, and that seemed to feel better. I hit the gym last night and tried that same form and it was also better, both during the exercise and afterwards (for example, I could still walk). I'm still a bit sore today, but nothing like what was happening over the weekend.
The one exercise that's harder for me to see gains on is OHP. I've failed progression on that one twice, including last night (my rep counts were 5-4-4-3-4). It's the one exercise where I'm unconvinced that going every other workout is going to, um, work out. I feel like I need more frequency and volume on that one to hold onto gains. It could also be that I'm just being impatient and (perhaps?) when I'm going harder on bench(*), some of that will help with OHP.
Deadlift is coming along well after a rough beginning (lack of flexibility). Bent over rows are also progressing better than I imagined. So I feel good. I finally feel like I'm accomplishing something in the gym and not flailing around with no clear direction, so that's nice.
(*Bench is the one exercise out of the 5x5 program that I had been doing before the program. But I did a full reset to keep progression on the same schedule as other exercises, at least at the outset. I'm just now working my way up to the exercise being somewhat challenging again.)
Squat has been hit or miss on killing my legs and hips. I was feeling confident last week, but then Thursday's workout killed me and Saturday's quick turnaround (I go the gym Thursday evening and then Saturday early afternoon due to the gym's hours) piled on. Last night's workout was better, though. I think my stance had been too wide for me and was putting too much strain on my hips. I did some air squats Monday at home with my feet just outside hip width, and that seemed to feel better. I hit the gym last night and tried that same form and it was also better, both during the exercise and afterwards (for example, I could still walk). I'm still a bit sore today, but nothing like what was happening over the weekend.
The one exercise that's harder for me to see gains on is OHP. I've failed progression on that one twice, including last night (my rep counts were 5-4-4-3-4). It's the one exercise where I'm unconvinced that going every other workout is going to, um, work out. I feel like I need more frequency and volume on that one to hold onto gains. It could also be that I'm just being impatient and (perhaps?) when I'm going harder on bench(*), some of that will help with OHP.
Deadlift is coming along well after a rough beginning (lack of flexibility). Bent over rows are also progressing better than I imagined. So I feel good. I finally feel like I'm accomplishing something in the gym and not flailing around with no clear direction, so that's nice.
(*Bench is the one exercise out of the 5x5 program that I had been doing before the program. But I did a full reset to keep progression on the same schedule as other exercises, at least at the outset. I'm just now working my way up to the exercise being somewhat challenging again.)
Really good back and arm day today.
415 Deficit deadlifts, no strap or belt and my back was straight as arrow.
Curled 120 barbell in the second half of my route, forearms were going to explode.
If anybody needs help with grip strength, Fat Gripz really work well. Especially with Deadlifts, pull ups and what not.
415 Deficit deadlifts, no strap or belt and my back was straight as arrow.
Curled 120 barbell in the second half of my route, forearms were going to explode.
If anybody needs help with grip strength, Fat Gripz really work well. Especially with Deadlifts, pull ups and what not.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Gave paused and front squats a rest since the hip flexor is acting up again unfortunately. Felt a tweak in the erectors on the 455 set. Might have to use a belt on heavy sets... I'm surprised I managed to go that heavy after work lol
405/425/455/405 x5 beltless hb
405/425/455/405 x5 beltless hb
Psychotext
Member
Help me out bros!
I need a bro-split for the next 6 days (no breaks) but it's been so long since I've used any sort of bro-split that I can't really remember the best way to carve it up. Should note that doing any sort of push / pull is doing to be almost impossible because of having to use bands. I usually train full body every other day, so there will be no problem repeating body parts every other day if it comes to it.
Cheers,
Oddly enough, they've made zero difference to my grip strength... but they've certainly helped with forearm development.
I need a bro-split for the next 6 days (no breaks) but it's been so long since I've used any sort of bro-split that I can't really remember the best way to carve it up. Should note that doing any sort of push / pull is doing to be almost impossible because of having to use bands. I usually train full body every other day, so there will be no problem repeating body parts every other day if it comes to it.
Cheers,
Oddly enough, they've made zero difference to my grip strength... but they've certainly helped with forearm development.
I know the feeling. It usually happens when you're lying down to set up for the set.
FreddieQuell
Member
It's starting to seem like my whole office is talking about the weight I've lost now. People coming up every day and asking how I did it, or if I'm still losing, or telling me what they're doing. And then I keep hearing about conversations that have gone on between other people about me. I was happy with the questions at first, but it's starting to get a bit overwhelming.
Losing weight and keeping it off is a dream of billions of people world-wide. It's something you should be INCREDIBLY proud of. Take the compliments, questions and conversations as your way of helping others to achieve similar
FreddieQuell
Member
Yeah, I'm definitely happy with what I've accomplished. And I've got at least 3 people to find success with their own weight loss, with a fourth trying right now. It just kind of feels like that's all anyone talks about when it concerns me. Though I guess they could be talking about a lot of worse things, hah.
If it's lower back, try these stretches out. There are other stretches too, but these are really helpful.
Hey, Pyscho. Check your PM.
goldlion054
Member
Thank you! And I've actually been talking to my boss about SS and splits lately. I'm so ingrained with the concept of 3x10 on core lifts from my high school days that its a hard thing to shake. I want to finish through August and part of September with my current routine and then go from there. Really targeting strength gain with a 5-3-1 when I'm ready
Jacksinthe
Banned
The Hamburglar
Banned
Looking for advice.
I'm 29 140 pounds 5 foot 8 have that body group ectomorph I believe. I'm slim but don't ever seem to put on weight.
I've decided and have actually started working out, I don't have access to a gym so it's all at home, I do have Dumbbells. I want to achieve gaining muscle and weight, preferable an athletic type body, I do have a tiny barely noticeable beer belly. I'd also love to lose weight off my face, I think as I've got older my face has got abit of weight on it.
Currently I'm eating normal but eating eggs everyday and having a protein shake after the workout. I've been doing 10 minutes everyday, only just started this week.
Also will i lose body fat from workout or will I need to do some cardio as well?
I'm 29 140 pounds 5 foot 8 have that body group ectomorph I believe. I'm slim but don't ever seem to put on weight.
I've decided and have actually started working out, I don't have access to a gym so it's all at home, I do have Dumbbells. I want to achieve gaining muscle and weight, preferable an athletic type body, I do have a tiny barely noticeable beer belly. I'd also love to lose weight off my face, I think as I've got older my face has got abit of weight on it.
Currently I'm eating normal but eating eggs everyday and having a protein shake after the workout. I've been doing 10 minutes everyday, only just started this week.
Also will i lose body fat from workout or will I need to do some cardio as well?
Steal more hamburgers?
Honestly, if you have no access to the gym, we'd need to know a bit more about your DBs. What size dumbbells?
The Hamburglar
Banned
At the moment I've put 3.5kg per dumbbell, sounds pathetic but I've never worked out before. I've got 4 2.5kg that I can put on too. I can buy more stuff if need be but no gym.
Man, it's tough to bulk up with just DB, especially smaller ones. Best advice would be to invest in a bar bell and plates, and leverage a beginner program like Starting Strength or 531. Short of that, eat at a caloric surplus and take on P90X or one of those systems.
Any reason you're dead set against the gym? If it's comfort, that's cool. Just asking.
The Hamburglar
Banned
What about using my own body to like push ups and that, I've been doing them.
I should have gone gym back in June but I didn't bother. I start teaching in 2 weeks so going gym after those work days would kill me I think and I have no idea yet how much work I will need to take home with me yet. That's why I'm trying to get set up at home. No point paying for the gym now just for weekends.
Wafflecakes
Member
I think I am going to hire a personal trainer to keep me accountable on my weight loss and fitness goals + to kick my ass a few times a week. A few questions though.
1. What is a reasonable price to pay per hour for a trainer?
2. What is the best way to go about finding one that is going to work towards my goals instead of theirs? My #1 goal is weight loss and endurance, but a little bulking never hurt anyone.
3. I have shoulder problems, so large weight free weights over the head are a terrible idea unless I want a trip to the hospital. I am really worried that any trainer I find will be "free weights or bust". That is probably an irrational fear though.
1. What is a reasonable price to pay per hour for a trainer?
2. What is the best way to go about finding one that is going to work towards my goals instead of theirs? My #1 goal is weight loss and endurance, but a little bulking never hurt anyone.
3. I have shoulder problems, so large weight free weights over the head are a terrible idea unless I want a trip to the hospital. I am really worried that any trainer I find will be "free weights or bust". That is probably an irrational fear though.
If you're in America and have access to Planet Fitness or gyms like that, they're like $10 / month. Generally, no barbells...but a ton of equipment.
Raiden1018
Banned
Yeah
mdsfx
Member
Checking in with a few things:
1. Blue Cross Illinois has a fitness program for $25/Mo that gives you access to tons of basic/shitty gyms and a few good ones. It's kind of amazing. Found a few gyms with pools nearby that participate in the program. No added fees. It's a steal at $25. LA fitness, Anytime Fitness, planet Fitness, LifeStart all included. Join as many as you want.
2. It's the wife and I's 9-year anniversary today. Much sushi and drink was consumed. There may have been some indulging in deep fried cookies...?!
3. My Triathlon training is starting off well. Swimming is improving significantly, I sold my mountain bike and found a steal on a Quintana Roo Kilo Tri bike, and I'm slowly getting properly equipped. Shit's getting real.
4. Still haven't stopped lifting. Primary focus is legs now.
5. I dropped the care for low body fat. Just more focused on what I can do than how i look. Floating around 9-10 which is where I'll probably stay.
6. Rest days are gone and I don't think I'll ever go back.
Love you guys. Hope all is well.
1. Blue Cross Illinois has a fitness program for $25/Mo that gives you access to tons of basic/shitty gyms and a few good ones. It's kind of amazing. Found a few gyms with pools nearby that participate in the program. No added fees. It's a steal at $25. LA fitness, Anytime Fitness, planet Fitness, LifeStart all included. Join as many as you want.
2. It's the wife and I's 9-year anniversary today. Much sushi and drink was consumed. There may have been some indulging in deep fried cookies...?!
3. My Triathlon training is starting off well. Swimming is improving significantly, I sold my mountain bike and found a steal on a Quintana Roo Kilo Tri bike, and I'm slowly getting properly equipped. Shit's getting real.
4. Still haven't stopped lifting. Primary focus is legs now.
5. I dropped the care for low body fat. Just more focused on what I can do than how i look. Floating around 9-10 which is where I'll probably stay.
6. Rest days are gone and I don't think I'll ever go back.
Love you guys. Hope all is well.
You guys posted about chin-ups awhile back and that inspired me to start working on mine!
I do three sets at BW to failure and started at: 2-3-2 beginning of August. My best is now 5-4-4... pretty happy with how it's progressing!
I also started practicing my power clean with just the bar on August 8th and this week I started adding weight. Felt really good at 25lbs on each side and I will continue going up as I feel comfortable with my form. Glad to replace my pendlay rows with these.
Sadly I'm tracking calories and macros a little too strictly so I hope to back off next week. 60-80% of what I eat is consistent though so I should be able to maintain what I'm doing without hawk eyeing it all.
I do three sets at BW to failure and started at: 2-3-2 beginning of August. My best is now 5-4-4... pretty happy with how it's progressing!
I also started practicing my power clean with just the bar on August 8th and this week I started adding weight. Felt really good at 25lbs on each side and I will continue going up as I feel comfortable with my form. Glad to replace my pendlay rows with these.
Sadly I'm tracking calories and macros a little too strictly so I hope to back off next week. 60-80% of what I eat is consistent though so I should be able to maintain what I'm doing without hawk eyeing it all.
Psychotext
Member
No one? How am I supposed to steal all your gainz if I'm in the US without a plan?
Chest/bis. Superset a chest exercise with a bis exercise. Do the same for:No one? How am I supposed to steal all your gainz if I'm in the US without a plan?
Shoulders/tris
Back/traps
Throw a squat day and DL day between them.
I actually laughed and said what the fuck.
Anyways, I went to the store on a budget because my bank held my money and when getting yoghurt, I bought flavored Vanilla Lucerne Yoghurt because they didn't have plain available. It has 29g of sugar in one 8 ounce serving.
I usually get plain yoghurt and add a few berries to it.
Should i be worried about this as much I am if I'm trying to just get back into weight lifting to meet my protein requirements? I am also trying to lose weight as well.
I had no food in my fridge, so I needed to get something in there.
No one? How am I supposed to steal all your gainz if I'm in the US without a plan?
Lolol do you have access to a gym bud?
Due to several vacations and whatnot I haven't lifted for 2 months and when I massage this area or do some motion that involves triceps I still feel pain in the area of triceps tendon :| on both arms when I massage them, especially in the morning.
Am I done goofed forever? It's not the pain in the elbow, more like if you hold your arm at 90 degrees its like 2 inches away from the elbow/0 degrees point. But then again if i keep massaging it it will still feel, fell not pain but something even to the center of elbow :/
Before I'd get sharp pain, well not pain but more like pressure or something (can't describe 100% accurately now, been a while) while doing triceps exercises like rope triceps pushdown, lying triceps extensions etc.
Am I done goofed forever? It's not the pain in the elbow, more like if you hold your arm at 90 degrees its like 2 inches away from the elbow/0 degrees point. But then again if i keep massaging it it will still feel, fell not pain but something even to the center of elbow :/
Before I'd get sharp pain, well not pain but more like pressure or something (can't describe 100% accurately now, been a while) while doing triceps exercises like rope triceps pushdown, lying triceps extensions etc.
Psychotext
Member
Cheers. Not really sure I'll be able to do a meaningful deadlift variation with resistance bands, but will work something out.
Cheers. Not really sure I'll be able to do a meaningful deadlift variation with resistance bands, but will work something out.
Band rows instead?
Jacksinthe
Banned
Find a couple of humam beings. Sedate them. Duct tape them together.Cheers. Not really sure I'll be able to do a meaningful deadlift variation with resistance bands, but will work something out.
Grab and lift.
When finished, dump in river.
I see that you're familiar with Brolic's routine.
Found a video of some chick that weights 132 and can bench 300 lbs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-7aKrO6bIM
Turns out she is a 4x World Bench Press champion and he has a fantastic series of videos on how to Bench Press:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34XRmd3a8_0
Holy crap! I was plateauing on my Bench Press for 3 weeks. After applying her techniques and principles today I hit my Bench Numbers like butter. It was even easy today. It really opened my eyes. I thought I had mastered the Bench Press by contracting my scalpula but I never knew about driving the heels through the floor or flaring the lats.
My chest is super sore and I almost never get sore from Chest days. Damn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-7aKrO6bIM
Turns out she is a 4x World Bench Press champion and he has a fantastic series of videos on how to Bench Press:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34XRmd3a8_0
Holy crap! I was plateauing on my Bench Press for 3 weeks. After applying her techniques and principles today I hit my Bench Numbers like butter. It was even easy today. It really opened my eyes. I thought I had mastered the Bench Press by contracting my scalpula but I never knew about driving the heels through the floor or flaring the lats.
My chest is super sore and I almost never get sore from Chest days. Damn
You're getting slow in your old age.
poppabk
Cheeks Spread for Digital Only Future
My upper abs were sort of visible at 170. 20 pounds less later and my lower abs are still covered in a flabby gut. Damn genetics.
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
The pain of dead lifts hurts so good!