Psychotext
Member
lol, I just got stuck in my lifting belt.
So yes, that hole is definitely a step too far. /o
So yes, that hole is definitely a step too far. /o
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Fitness |OT9|...You looked better before
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Dead Prince
Banned
at least there's 3. we just got 2. but they are so cool because we have maybe like 5 people doing deadlifts lol.
mdsfx
Member
Have you been losing fat? Is it a vein? I have one or two on the back of my legs
Dead Prince
Banned
not that i know of other than the rash that's coming back. thunder thighs back at it again. pretty sure i could cause a fire if i keep rubbing them.
Psychotext
Member
So I tried close grip bench press for the first time ever tonight and... oddly, I could feel it pretty strongly in my forearms as well as my triceps.
Might I be doing something wrong?
Might I be doing something wrong?
Omega Kirby
Member
So my HIIT training and low carb diet mixed with a little bit of strength training (Only a little) has been good so far.
202lb to 194lb in roughly a month.
So I got a few questions.
1: Is it better to exercise before breakfast or after?
2: Is it ok to continue with low carb diet? Or is it recommended zero carbs for maximum effect?
202lb to 194lb in roughly a month.
So I got a few questions.
1: Is it better to exercise before breakfast or after?
2: Is it ok to continue with low carb diet? Or is it recommended zero carbs for maximum effect?
Psychotext
Member
Entirely depends what you're trying to achieve.
In reality though there minimal difference in results between fasted and unfasted training. Try both, see which you get on with better. If you can exercise harder / lift more after eating... then eat. Same goes for low carb / no carb / whatever.
Watch what you're doing, check your progress, modify accordingly.
In reality though there minimal difference in results between fasted and unfasted training. Try both, see which you get on with better. If you can exercise harder / lift more after eating... then eat. Same goes for low carb / no carb / whatever.
Watch what you're doing, check your progress, modify accordingly.
That's where you're supposed to feel it.
Psychotext
Member
Triceps I was expecting (obviously), but not my forearms. As long as that's how it's supposed to be, no worries. 
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
That's actually called a continental clean, and it's a real thing. Mostly for strongman on an axel.
mdsfx
Member
I'm blown away. That is the most awkward lift I've ever seen. I was convinced these people didn't know what the hell they were doing (well, maybe they still don't).
Jacksinthe
Banned
Feeling pretty good with squats and deads this week. I restructured my form to help with my hip and back issues. Basically instead of having my feet just slightly inside the width of my shoulders and going for about 15 degrees on my toes outward I can still go down until my hams squeeze my calves and my quads press against my chest on a squat. My knees do not move out past my shoulders at all. They used to follow where my feet pointed and would be just crossing the line halfway outside shoulder width. No issues going as deep as I usually do, heels doing all of the heavy driving through and really making sure my high bar placement is on point.
Deads put a bit more work in to get lower to the bar since feet being a tad closer naturally gives me an extra few cm of height so I start lower but hip has like zero pain keeping my feet abnormally close.
Been taking the time to do a lot of stretching in this position the past few weeks in preparation. Lumbar on my left is still an issue and I won't be able to correct it in my lifetime, I just have to learn to deal with the overblown muscle on that side. I've slowly started upping both exercises again but squats I still keep light but paused reps and take extra time between deads before taking up slack and loading my hams for the next pull. This seems to be helping.
Deads put a bit more work in to get lower to the bar since feet being a tad closer naturally gives me an extra few cm of height so I start lower but hip has like zero pain keeping my feet abnormally close.
Been taking the time to do a lot of stretching in this position the past few weeks in preparation. Lumbar on my left is still an issue and I won't be able to correct it in my lifetime, I just have to learn to deal with the overblown muscle on that side. I've slowly started upping both exercises again but squats I still keep light but paused reps and take extra time between deads before taking up slack and loading my hams for the next pull. This seems to be helping.
Dead Prince
Banned
No gym today. went out for my father's birthday so I stocked up on Chinese food at the buffet. Tried to stay away from any dairy product but you know me and desserts 👌
Tomorrow is deadlifts. Let's get back on track
Tomorrow is deadlifts. Let's get back on track
Jacksinthe
Banned
Handstand press on my dip rack. I can get up there without swinging my body and taking it slow, but I haven't gotten the pressing movement down yet because I am bad.
SilentSoldier
Member
I'd like to join the 1000lb club between my bench/deadlift/squat. I feel like my squat is going to have to carry the load though.
Also, I haven't posted in a while don't think. School is keeping me busy, but I still manage to find my way to the gym at least 3 times a week (hoping for 4+ but I'll take anything at this point). Currently 222lbs which is great, as my goal was originally 220 but now I feel like I can go higher.
I got a bunch of goals but honestly 2 of the ones I am really pushing for is being able to do muscle ups and handstand pushups
This is my goal too but unable to Squat or Deadlift for now so my Bench is gonna have to carry through for now
I actually can't wear headphones when deadlifting. My hand always gets stuck on the cord eventually if I do
AnotherDayAnotherDollar
Banned
I'm getting a nagging pain on my right shoulder that actually made me quit benching today at 185. I first got it when I was doing dips about a couple of months ago and it's been nagging me ever since. I plan on going to an orthopedist after new years, but does anyone else have a similar problem? I'm afraid it might require surgery.
Don't think I've been losing much fat. It's like a large circular bump but I can't see it well. Maybe later today I'll try to look closer.
That could be a reason.
A couple of months ago I had an insane pain in my shoulders but now it seems mostly gone, though I haven't done any shoulder exercises since.
Psychotext
Member
Mine are pretty simple...
1: Try not to fuck up my shoulder and back again (linked to 2).
2: Fix my shoulder blade movement patterns / scapular retraction issues.
3: Get back to lifting what I was lifting this time last year, but with even better form.
There are weights I'd like to lift, and a physique I'd like to go for, but honestly they're completely irrelevant compared to avoiding injury again. I'd also like to be able to do pull ups without fear again, but that's going to be reliant on 1/2 up there.
Only other thing would be doing something about my loose skin, but to be honest I'm not convinced it's worth the scar to get ride of. I'll just have to accept that being as lean as mdsfx is never an option.
Yes, platinum club (1,000lb combined bench, squat, deadlift).
velociraptor
Junior Member
I would really like to hit that goal too although realistically it might take me a couple of years to hit the 1000lb club I think.
Arrowgigantic
Member
Psychotext
Member
1,000lb is never going to happen for me. I'd have to be elite level to do that at my weight (even before considering my injuries). I guess somewhere around 850lb would be my equivalent.
DivineRage002
Member
Need help.
I get these stupid headaches when squatting.
I do ATG with a belt, take in a big breath and squeeze my abs to avoid back injury, hold my breath the whole way through.
It feels like my blood pressure raises and is giving me a headache, but it's only with the squat, nothing else.
Should I breath out when pushing?
I get these stupid headaches when squatting.
I do ATG with a belt, take in a big breath and squeeze my abs to avoid back injury, hold my breath the whole way through.
It feels like my blood pressure raises and is giving me a headache, but it's only with the squat, nothing else.
Should I breath out when pushing?
Randolph Freelander
Member
2017 gym goals: don't get injured.
The last 3 months have been a total stall with nagging and persistent back problems. First in the upper mid region, kind of off to the right side like it was in the lat area, and then in the lower back. By the time the first one was fading, the second one set in (related? not related? who knows). Now the second one I think (hope) is finally starting to recede.
The last 3 months have been a total stall with nagging and persistent back problems. First in the upper mid region, kind of off to the right side like it was in the lat area, and then in the lower back. By the time the first one was fading, the second one set in (related? not related? who knows). Now the second one I think (hope) is finally starting to recede.
Psychotext
Member
No, that's when you need the stability that breath / bracing provides.
Not get skeptical looks when I tell people I lift
please biceps just grow ;_; join the rest of my muscles that seem to respond mostly well to weight lifting
Crimson_Gold
Member
Bench 300
Military press: body weight
Curl bar : 175
Military press: body weight
Curl bar : 175
Randolph Freelander
Member
Getting the "do you even lift, bro?" while literally in the gym always stings a little.
Psychotext
Member
Try looking like an endurance athlete.
I mean I am an endurance athlete, but still.
Dead Prince
Banned
2017 goal
bench 1x body weight but i'll probably need a fix number as how my weight keeps changing lmao. let's go with two plates or 225#
bench 1x body weight but i'll probably need a fix number as how my weight keeps changing lmao. let's go with two plates or 225#
DivineRage002
Member
So any idea what I'm doing wrong? I'm guessing a crippling headache after every heavy squat set is not the norm.
I want my squat and deadlift to be at 405 by the end of next year hopefully. And I just want to put on a ton of muscle but that just comes with the territory.
Takes time. My Bench is week. Still can't bench bodyweight for even one after over a year, close but not there yet. Will get it soon since I am benching a lot more right now since I can't squat or deadlift right now. Doing some kind of Bench 4 times a week and Overhead Pressing in some form 3 times a weekYou guys are freaks. I barely bench ~85 lb
I mean, I do 10 reps but still, I'm so outclassed.
Are pulling your gut in or or are you pushing your abs into the belt? Should be pushing into the belt if you're not. Make sure to hold the air in your stomach not your cheeks.
I get that kind of stuff from coworkers, I mean I get I am not big but still.
FallingEdge
Member
2017 Goals
- start deadlifting again
- be legit lean for the summer
- bigger arms and legs
- start deadlifting again
- be legit lean for the summer
- bigger arms and legs
Jacksinthe
Banned
We all have to start somewhere. Takes time, diet, sleep.You guys are freaks. I barely bench ~85 lb
I mean, I do 10 reps but still, I'm so outclassed.
Google: Valsalva
You are supposed to inhale deep and keep the pressure at your midsection/abdominals. Exhale against those, not your head. Most people try to push the air out like they normally would exhale. A good starter trick is to push against the abdominal wall with your mouth open. Get used to not pushing the air up and out.
- Actually look like I lift ie lose 25-30lbs and maybe have the illusion of a chect and biceps
- Bench my bodyweight, 280lbs
- Now that I have a decent size house and yard, start doing more strongmanesque movements
- Be able to run for 20 minutes without feeling like I want to die
- Find a lifting partner
-BIGGEST ONE-
Not get intimidated when lifting around guys bigger than me and/or start ego lifting when guys smaller than me lift more than I do. I just need to focus on what i'm doing and eventually i'll get to my goal.
ExplodingKetchup
Member
2017 gym goals:
bench 135lbs for a 1RM
squat 265lbs for a 1RM
deadlift 300lbs for a 1RM (this one's a longshot but w/e lol)
do 5 unassisted pull-ups
bench 135lbs for a 1RM
squat 265lbs for a 1RM
deadlift 300lbs for a 1RM (this one's a longshot but w/e lol)
do 5 unassisted pull-ups
Get back to lifting 200 days and running 750 miles.
mdsfx
Member
This is a good one. I had to keep myself in check today and remind myself that I'm only here for my own benefit, not to impress anyone. Everyone else's judgements about me (and my concern over them) can fuck off and have a nice day.
Dusk Soldier
Member
2017 Goals
600 kg Total
315 lb Bench
495 lb Deadlift
Do a Spartan Sprint race (5k) jogging the entire way. (except for obstacles of course)
600 kg Total
315 lb Bench
495 lb Deadlift
Do a Spartan Sprint race (5k) jogging the entire way. (except for obstacles of course)
Dead Prince
Banned
Dead felt great today even with a congestion. Conventional form feels good. But I only did up to 325 today because hex plates
FallingEdge
Member
Jumped back into squats after a several month hiatus.
3x10 @ 235 lbs. Pretty light but it felt good to go for volume. I think I will keep this up and focus more on reps than weight.
3x10 @ 235 lbs. Pretty light but it felt good to go for volume. I think I will keep this up and focus more on reps than weight.