Yeah, I got on the waitlist a few weeks ago.
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Fitness |OT9|...You looked better before
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Yeah, I got on the waitlist a few weeks ago.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Thanks guys, I've done more though. Pretty sure I did 555+chains x3 before my last meet. And not sure why the camera zooms like that.
Syphon Filter
Member
Anyone can recommend the best chocolate protein powder they tasted? whey protein ON is the only one I tried. was kinda of meh.
Which one? ON Double Rich Chocolate is delicious.
shadowsdarknes
Member
So I started the Army workout 4 months ago, started weight lifting and doing some running about a month ago.
Dropped about 20 pounds, but since I started to weight lift, I stopped losing weight. But damn I am feeling better. That kick and need to work out has been hitting in.
Thanks for the basic rountine OP.
Dropped about 20 pounds, but since I started to weight lift, I stopped losing weight. But damn I am feeling better. That kick and need to work out has been hitting in.
Thanks for the basic rountine OP.
Syntha 6 chocolate milkshake is amazing
esmith08734
Member
275 for 3 very comfortably on squats. Getting there.
If I'm not getting the pins and needles does that mean I've not taken enough beta alanine for it?! I expected to feel it.that being said I finally overcame my plateau for bench press this week using it so maybe it worked!!
I ran my first 5k this morning, I am NOT a runner and have never really done any cardio. It was harder than I expected and took me 34 mins 15 seconds. I'm hoping I can get this down to 30 mins fairly swiftly
I ran my first 5k this morning, I am NOT a runner and have never really done any cardio. It was harder than I expected and took me 34 mins 15 seconds. I'm hoping I can get this down to 30 mins fairly swiftly
Jacksinthe
Banned
Grats on bench and 5k.
As for paresthesia, people have different thresholds. Some people don't feel it until you hit higher amounts and it has nothing to do with whether or not Beta Alinine is working.
3-4g is recommended daily. I barely feel it at 4g. How long have you been taking BA? It is a saturation type supplement and not acute. It's benefits will be in full swing in about 6-8 weeks.
But the paresthesia varies from person to person, unless you got some off brand with a bunch of filler.
Dana and Rob Bailey were at my gym today. Rob is a giant man.
Today I did low bar squats for a 3x3 with 365 and then an amrap of 6. Last time I did an amrap with that weight I got 5 and that was with only doing 3 total reps before that so doing triple the volume and still hitting a 1 rep PR feels good man.
Amrap set https://www.instagram.com/p/BEjIgN8Di8T/
Today I did low bar squats for a 3x3 with 365 and then an amrap of 6. Last time I did an amrap with that weight I got 5 and that was with only doing 3 total reps before that so doing triple the volume and still hitting a 1 rep PR feels good man.
Amrap set https://www.instagram.com/p/BEjIgN8Di8T/
Syphon Filter
Member
What are your opinions on the 40/40/20 method?
esmith08734
Member
My first photo. Go easy on my legs.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Some good size man!My first photo. Go easy on my legs.
esmith08734
Member
Thanks, I am a bit self-conscious of them at times. I have been squatting three days a week to get back to where I was.
I should really buzz the hair off them. They lose a lot of definition with that hair.
Psychotext
Member
So wrecked today. Have my hardest cycling session later too. Really not in a good place for it.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Sorry to hear bud.
If it makes you feel any better I've been getting fuck all for sleep the last 3 weeks. Bed finally comes in this afternoon o/
Psychotext
Member
Mmm.... sleeeep.
Wulfric
Member
Firstly... well done.
Secondly... yeah, you should definitely start again with lighter weights. Wont take long to get back to it.
Thanks guys, I'll take it easy for now. I wasn't expecting to pick up right where I left off, not with all the running I've been doing. Once I get my class schedule I'll figure out what to do. 3x a week might be pushing it right now with group PT.
I'm in love with this new gym.
A nice thin barbell and bumper plates make a big difference.
Just wait till you have...! Oh. Wait. Never Mind.
A nice thin barbell and bumper plates make a big difference.
Just wait till you have...! Oh. Wait. Never Mind.
frontieruk
Member
Dead Prince
Banned
Aww glad you're having fun.
Arrowgigantic
Member
Lower the weight, increase the reps, hold onto each negative so that it takes a count of 5 to complete.
Dead Prince
Banned
when you're doing conventional dl and the guy next to you is doing sumo. unsure if he's strong or trying to ego lift.
esmith08734
Member
Eh, lol. It's a great lift.
Yeah, good tip. I've done that before and it helps, yet the pain comes back.
Psychotext
Member
Bah, I failed. I knew it had to happen eventually (the plans aren't really aimed at people doing weights on what should be their rest days).
However, I failed with some strength. Did the first intervals at 100%, second at 98% and third at 96%... so no real shame there.
Edit - Wow, I set new 10, 15, 20, 60 and 90 minute power output records.
However, I failed with some strength. Did the first intervals at 100%, second at 98% and third at 96%... so no real shame there.
Edit - Wow, I set new 10, 15, 20, 60 and 90 minute power output records.
Jacksinthe
Banned
So I'm going to dive straight to 3000 calories on my cut tomorrow. Might be too little as I'm calculating all my macros and damn... That's not much food 
I know I said I was getting sick of food but damn. 3k might be a bit low but by all accounts it's my deficit. I'm letting the past few weeks get to my head.
I know I said I was getting sick of food but damn. 3k might be a bit low but by all accounts it's my deficit. I'm letting the past few weeks get to my head.That's plenty. Not low at all.So I'm going to dive straight to 3000 calories on my cut tomorrow. Might be too little as I'm calculating all my macros and damn... That's not much food
Ok thanks, just started on it and wasn't sure how it'd affect me
Jacksinthe
Banned
Roger. I called my boss today and asked him to see if he can be a bit more consistent with my work and hours this week. I want to get a solid baseline since it's hard to try and calculate how much I burn at work with varying hours and stress. Hoping he can keep my start times consistent, too. 4:30 - 5:00 am would be perfect.
Going to let two weeks rip then evaluate. Excited to do my cardio every day now that the weather is nice and the wind stopped knocking down my fence for me - fucker is gone this summer tho. Giving my neighbors time to save cash to finish their fences since our property creates their borders. Fun. I'da had this fucker out before spring otherwise.
NP
Psychotext
Member
Cheers buddy. Tomorrow I'm going to try and get a top 10 placing on one of my favourite trails... I just hope I've not taken too much out of myself tonight.
mdsfx
Member
Working out this week will be a challenge. I should be able to sneak in my 5/3/1 squats and cardio tomorrow before hopping on a flight to San Diego.
From what I can tell, the Hard Rock only has a small fitness center with treadmills and some dumbbells. Guess I'll have to make due
Edit: Almost forgot that I have a challenging 10k race tomorrow. The frickin course is uphill city. I'm going to be hurting!
From what I can tell, the Hard Rock only has a small fitness center with treadmills and some dumbbells. Guess I'll have to make due
Edit: Almost forgot that I have a challenging 10k race tomorrow. The frickin course is uphill city. I'm going to be hurting!
I've been going to the gym every day after work. Can't do most of the exercises in the OP because it's a Planet Fitness. But I'm just starting so it's fine, i think. I use the machines and freeweights for 30-90 minutes then finish with cardio. Plan to do yoga on one of my weekend rest days.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Good luck today, dude.Working out this week will be a challenge. I should be able to sneak in my 5/3/1 squats and cardio tomorrow before hopping on a flight to San Diego.
From what I can tell, the Hard Rock only has a small fitness center with treadmills and some dumbbells. Guess I'll have to make due
Edit: Almost forgot that I have a challenging 10k race tomorrow. The frickin course is uphill city. I'm going to be hurting!
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Working out this week will be a challenge. I should be able to sneak in my 5/3/1 squats and cardio tomorrow before hopping on a flight to San Diego.
From what I can tell, the Hard Rock only has a small fitness center with treadmills and some dumbbells. Guess I'll have to make due
Edit: Almost forgot that I have a challenging 10k race tomorrow. The frickin course is uphill city. I'm going to be hurting!
Good luck bud
mdsfx
Member
Thanks guys! Crushed last year's 7:50 pace at 7:36!
Jacksinthe
Banned
1st day of cut.
On the docket for cardio today after legs:
10 min warmup run
10 min HIIT sprints
15 min HIIT heavy bag
Gotta ease myself back into cardio every day. Heavy bag is no joke.
On the docket for cardio today after legs:
10 min warmup run
10 min HIIT sprints
15 min HIIT heavy bag
Gotta ease myself back into cardio every day. Heavy bag is no joke.
Shit, how early was this race??? Nice work.
Good shit!
mdsfx
Member
Started at 8am which is pretty typical
Jacksinthe
Banned
Goddamn i missed this! Good shit, dude!