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It'll give new meaning to the name Planet Fitness.
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Your scream will set off every Lunk alarm on Earth.
It'll give new meaning to the name Planet Fitness.
ShadowgeistX
Member
Congrats, you're getting close.
mdsfx
Member
I am 5 f**cking days away from the half marathon where I am destined to finish my first in under 8-minutes per mile and I came home today to my whole family being sick. Worst timing ever. UGH.
I'm breaking that personal record even if my lungs feel like they're on fire.
ON.
FIRE.
I'm breaking that personal record even if my lungs feel like they're on fire.
ON.
FIRE.
God Dayumm
Banned
It is time to elevate those legs. First do them with one leg up, then the other, then both
So I come to Fitness GAF looking for help.
I have no real routine of anything, but play hockey.
For over 15 years I have been playing as goalie, with heavy use of butterfly techniques to stop the puck.
My hips hate me now. I've heard other goalies talk about impingement.
For those that don't know, the saving technique relies on dropping down with your knees close together and flaring out your feet to create a wide surface for blocking.
I am 33 now, and play once a week. For the rest of a day, and the next day or two I have severe pain and difficulty walking. The rest of the week the pain lingers. And as soon as next week rolls around and I get into a stance I already hurt.
Anyone familiar with this problem? Are there good stretches, work out or routine that would help? I would like to continue playing.
It's so coincidental that you post this.
I'm getting ready for this season as well which starts in late October. I'm 34.
I've switched my squats to sumo squats which really help my groin and hips. I play D, not goalie, but I feel your pain.
I've been mostly following this and was looking to see if anyone had comments: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/eteam34.htm
I've turned it into a fullbody workout 3x a week with sprints 2x a week. Currently 6', 216lbs. I'm on a calorie deficit right now as well to drop to about 200 by the time season starts.
Dusk Soldier
Member
18%
mdsfx
Member
Are you flexing your abs/core in this pic?
a little i guess, yea
Imp the Dimp
Member
Actually, can I get one too? I'm aiming for 13% of 14% body fat and been losing weight pretty efficiently with IF lately.
6'0, 195lb
183cm, 88,5kg
Obviously, I did not suck my belly in. This is what I'm working with right now.
6'0, 195lb
183cm, 88,5kg
Obviously, I did not suck my belly in. This is what I'm working with right now.
Dusk Soldier
Member
You look close, maybe 15% or 16%.
I think you're too close to your goal to rely on estimates, you would need an actual bf calculator.
I think you're too close to your goal to rely on estimates, you would need an actual bf calculator.
Anxious to see my Ortho in a couple weeks. I want an MRI scheduled asap. Hip problems coming back again, this time while squatting.
I'm basically a walking injury at this point. I'm like 90% recovered from the torn labrum but that took a long ass time, now this
and Im not even 30 until next month! lol
Maybe I'll just focus on a TON of hypertrophy work. Strength training just isn't a good idea right now.
I'm basically a walking injury at this point. I'm like 90% recovered from the torn labrum but that took a long ass time, now this
and Im not even 30 until next month! lolMaybe I'll just focus on a TON of hypertrophy work. Strength training just isn't a good idea right now.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Restructured training is going well. Squat is finally coming back after the last injury. Video here.
https://youtu.be/gTUX00QV88k
Also, 100lb DBs came in. Need 110s already.
https://youtu.be/z8YElvdaueM
When you DO come back, it ease in and stick with the 8-20 rep range for a LONG time.
Bodybuilding may be more your thing.
https://youtu.be/gTUX00QV88k
Also, 100lb DBs came in. Need 110s already.
https://youtu.be/z8YElvdaueM
Anxious to see my Ortho in a couple weeks. I want an MRI scheduled asap. Hip problems coming back again, this time while squatting.
I'm basically a walking injury at this point. I'm like 90% recovered from the torn labrum but that took a long ass time, now this
Maybe I'll just focus on a TON of hypertrophy work. Strength training just isn't a good idea right now.
When you DO come back, it ease in and stick with the 8-20 rep range for a LONG time.
Bodybuilding may be more your thing.
Bad news guys.
Went for a physical the other day and got the results. It's mostly good except for one particular thing: apparently I have high cholesterol.
So now I have to modify my diet to lower this. Doc recommended I lay off the fast food, which I can deal with. But the problem is my diet consists of lots of things like contain quite a bit of cholesterol. The worst ones being milk and this protein powder that I use. I'm fine with cutting down the burgers and fries, as I don't eat them that often anyway, but the protein shake is a part of my daily routine (I try to drink between 1/3 to 1/2 a gallon per day).
Help me out, boys!
Went for a physical the other day and got the results. It's mostly good except for one particular thing: apparently I have high cholesterol.
So now I have to modify my diet to lower this. Doc recommended I lay off the fast food, which I can deal with. But the problem is my diet consists of lots of things like contain quite a bit of cholesterol. The worst ones being milk and this protein powder that I use. I'm fine with cutting down the burgers and fries, as I don't eat them that often anyway, but the protein shake is a part of my daily routine (I try to drink between 1/3 to 1/2 a gallon per day).
Help me out, boys!
mdsfx
Member
First, don't panic. Same thing happened to me and I thought it made no sense. What were your triglycerides at?
Um..she actually didn't give me a print out or the numbers of what they were exactly, but she did say I was "slightly" above the acceptable amount.
FreddieQuell
Member
How does front squat compare to back squat weight wise usually? I only front squat, so it's kinda hard to compare when i usually see back squat numbers.
Curious what your HDL and triglycerides numbers are.
Last year my physician said that my cholesterol is high; only looking at my LDL. My HDL was 79 (higher the better), LDL was 168 (not even a good indicator of coronary heart disease, inaccurately calculated when HDL is high and triglycerides are low, not even something used to diagnose metabolic syndrome), triglycerides was 43 (lower the better). I was eating low-carb during that time. Switched it a higher carb eating style and this year's results were 65, 113, 59. I honestly think my blood work is better last year and my fasting glucose was lower.
My opinion, as long as your fasting glucose is low, HDL is high, triglycerides are low, and no high blood pressure, you're good.
In Olympic weightlifting, your front squat should be 85% of your max back squat. Keep in mind, the high bar BSQ is used in weightlifting. If you're doing a low bar squat, your front squat to LB squat ratio should be less than 85%.
Never thought bulking would be so hard.
This is the progress from November 2015 to July 2016:
Point is, now that my metabolism has accelerated I'm having some serious problem to add weight. I'm 168cm per 60kg right now, I was 64 in the pic.
Myfitnesspal suggests 2240 calories per day. Am I supposed to eat a lot more than that? Because I'm trying to be close to that number (few less or more calories and it's already a pain for one who's not used to eat this much) but I'm still losing weight. I set the app as "not very active" and "gain 0.25kg per week"
This is the progress from November 2015 to July 2016:
I put 30-40 mins of cardio in my workout, 4 days a week, plus the usual exercises. That, combined with work, forced my metabolism to be very active and I managed to lose fat and gain muscles.
Point is, now that my metabolism has accelerated I'm having some serious problem to add weight. I'm 168cm per 60kg right now, I was 64 in the pic.
Myfitnesspal suggests 2240 calories per day. Am I supposed to eat a lot more than that? Because I'm trying to be close to that number (few less or more calories and it's already a pain for one who's not used to eat this much) but I'm still losing weight. I set the app as "not very active" and "gain 0.25kg per week"
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Freeza Under The Shower
Member
"not very active" means mostly sedentary. With 30 minutes of cardio and 4 times a work-out, you are in the 'active' category. You should probably try getting to 3k calories for a while and see what happens. Not that difficult if you eat meat, though I've always been a heavy eater and what other people consider 'a meal' tends to be half for me.
But then I also only eat one meal a day -and breakfast with coffee- and a hefty snack to get to 2000 calories (snack may not be needed), and I'm not very active, and on a fat loss trajectory.
ldcommando
Banned
Anxious to see my Ortho in a couple weeks. I want an MRI scheduled asap. Hip problems coming back again, this time while squatting.
I'm basically a walking injury at this point. I'm like 90% recovered from the torn labrum but that took a long ass time, now this
Maybe I'll just focus on a TON of hypertrophy work. Strength training just isn't a good idea right now.
I missed a lot of this thread and the previous one so if you don't mind me asking, are those injuries training related? I'm also seeing an ortho in October for my lower back so I'm a little curious. I have a bad feeling that I'm getting into herniated disc territory.
FreddieQuell
Member
Thanks guys, I was just wondering for a bit of a rule of thumb to gauge it.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Varies greatly. Your anatomy, training style, flexibility, etc. will factor into this. It can range anywhere from 60-90%. I'd estimate mine at 75%.
My Front Squat is usually about 80% of my high bar squat. I use cross arm which apparently takes weight off what you can front Squat. Need to be more flexible. :/
Jacksinthe
Banned
Start the bulk again next month. This time going waaaaay longer than 50 weeks. Will place the focus on strength this time around as I'll still increase mass either way. Going to take it slow, see where I end up.
I'll check this out.
Also the rest of the net, but wanted anyone with experience.
Thanks.
entremet
Member
You're swimming now?
I remember you ran a lot too plus weights. Where do you do find the time man lol.
mdsfx
Member
Swimming now because my goal is to compete in a triathlon sprint next August in my city. I'm usually up at 4:45am
I do 45-60min cardio every day and lift 4 days.S- 12+ mile run
M- Upper body A + cycling
T- Lower body A + 7 mile run
W- Swimming + Cycling
Th - Upper body B + 7 mile run
F- Lower body B + cycling
S- swimming
ExplodingKetchup
Member
Another PR today in bench - managed to do a one rep max of 110lbs. I tried to get 115 but failed lol. Everything felt pretty good today though except OHP, which was feeling a little tough. I've always found OHP to be pretty unpredictable though
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Front doesn't look too bad considering I have only been doing DB shoulder press for upper body 90% of the time for the past 12+ months. Wish the gyms here had dip stations so I could hit my chest with no pain...
Rows were brutal tonight after front squats 😥
425 x5 BS
325 x4 FS
275/245/245 x8 bb rows
100DBs x40 shrugs + 50>110>50lbs pyramid facepulls superset
4x10 lat pulldowns
205lbs
Rows were brutal tonight after front squats 😥
425 x5 BS
325 x4 FS
275/245/245 x8 bb rows
100DBs x40 shrugs + 50>110>50lbs pyramid facepulls superset
4x10 lat pulldowns
205lbs
Jacksinthe
Banned
Nice! ^^
I'm going to eat soon because of you. It'll be good.
I'm definitely thinking the same thing. Too many injuries at once (the car accident is infuriating because my deadlift was feeling amazing). That combined with me having a good handle on weight loss is pushing my more and more towards BB
FallingEdge
Member
dear meat,
why are you so meaty
signed,
soft meat
god damn at 425 x5
killing my 1rm
Going to follow a split which has legs 2 days:
Day 1: Squat/Sumo DL, leg curl, leg extensions, calf raises, abs
Day 2: Leg Press/Squat, RDL, leg extension, leg curls, calf raises, abs.
Thing is I don't want to be in the gym too long and like to do some HIIT after. If I had to choose one to keep, what would it be? Leg extension or leg curl?
Day 1: Squat/Sumo DL, leg curl, leg extensions, calf raises, abs
Day 2: Leg Press/Squat, RDL, leg extension, leg curls, calf raises, abs.
Thing is I don't want to be in the gym too long and like to do some HIIT after. If I had to choose one to keep, what would it be? Leg extension or leg curl?
ExplodingKetchup
Member
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Pizza day for me also.
esmith08734
Member
Anyone here use testosterone booster? I was considering it, but have been doing my research. Looks kind of 50-50.
If anyone has, what are the side effects and gains?
Thanks.
If anyone has, what are the side effects and gains?
Thanks.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Gains: none
Side effect: smaller wallet
In all seriousness if you feel you are low on T then you should go to the doc. If the store-bought stuff worked then everyone would be using them.
Just my .02
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Strength coming back quick.
Front squat 345lbs and deadlift 495lb +105lb chains X 2.
http://youtu.be/BJ84QFDzuis
Front squat 345lbs and deadlift 495lb +105lb chains X 2.
http://youtu.be/BJ84QFDzuis
Arrowgigantic
Member
Also agreed, a doctor will test your blood and let you know what's up. People who are low on testosterone are treated with actual testosterone, boosters do not have a noticeable effect.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Syphon Filter
Member
What are your opinions on choosing low-glycemic carbs for all but the post-workout meal?
The Rain King
Member
I think this is the way to go. I stick to mostly vegetables, beans, sweet potato, corn and all bran/oat cereals. I'll also have fruit before or after a workout. My one exception is that I do drink a lot of milk.
