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Fitness |OT9|...You looked better before
- Thread starter Chocobro
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Recently transitioned to bulking myself; I kept my meals the same as when I'm cutting but added on more carbs (like mdsfx suggested). I try to get at least some of the carbs from "good" foods (ie: vegetables, salads, baby carrots with greek yogurt dressing to dip them into) but it's not really practical to get all of my carbs that way, so I usually end my night with a bowl of cereal or greek yogurt mixed with granola and berries. I'm only aiming for ~2400 calories on my lifting days at the moment so I suspect you're also gonna have to hit up some not-satiating foods to hit 3500 calories. Be mindful of your fiber, too, since that will contribute to bloat.
Dead Prince
Banned
I totally thought I sharted today while on my working set on squats. I was in the hole and left out a fartt that felt like a shit. So I got up trying to figure out if ooo came out or not without trying to feel my butthole for clumps lmao
Yay, I finally squatted 60 KG today. 10 KG more and I can lift my own weight.
Also, I tried to do deadlifts and failed. The coach looked so disappointed in me....
I didn't need to read this...
Also, I tried to do deadlifts and failed. The coach looked so disappointed in me....
I didn't need to read this...
Dead Prince
Banned
Better now than when you go through it. 🤣🤔
Recently got my writing priviliges on this forum and wanted to drop by and say hi and thanks for all great information/tips you´ve all been, indirectly, providing me with (I´ve lurked the shit out of this forum for a couple of years). You´ve been an great inspiration and help to me in my persuit of an healthier lifestyle and gains.
Psychotext
Member
/thumbs up
Just did my last seriously hard turbo trainer session before my deload / starting again in the new year. Glad to be done with it.
Edit - Just saw Brolic's facebook update. Beast!
Just did my last seriously hard turbo trainer session before my deload / starting again in the new year. Glad to be done with it.
Edit - Just saw Brolic's facebook update. Beast!
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Meet done.
1st place 242 Pure division. 2nd place overall unequipped powerlifting by .2 of a point.
Bench press, Deadlift and Unequipped total state records. Videos tonight.
Lifts 445lb squat, misgrooved 475 and almost face planted. 375lb bench 625lb dead.
https://youtu.be/laNnLzKmDHY
Thanks buddy.
1st place 242 Pure division. 2nd place overall unequipped powerlifting by .2 of a point.
Bench press, Deadlift and Unequipped total state records. Videos tonight.
Lifts 445lb squat, misgrooved 475 and almost face planted. 375lb bench 625lb dead.
https://youtu.be/laNnLzKmDHY
Thanks buddy.
Dead Prince
Banned
Awesome stuff man 
mdsfx
Member
Damn, I love watching these vids. Awesome work. That bar bending as you prime yourself for the deadlift is sick.
Nicely done. They all looked great
Pure awesomeness!!
That 625 Dead was so clean and fast, you definitely had more in you. Amazing lifts man.
mdsfx
Member
After my employer closed our gym, I didn't skip a beat. I'm now signed up at LA Fitness near my work, LifeStart Fitness halfway on my commute, and Anytime Fitness just a few blocks from home. At the Anytime now and it's pretty decent for being a small place! Squat rack, free weights, cardio, etc, etc.
Also it's freezing balls outside. Might have to go for a run!
Also it's freezing balls outside. Might have to go for a run!
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
It looked like it. But at that point I was spent. Plus I tore my thumb.
Awesome stuff man
Thanks guys!
Psychotext
Member
Isn't it generally stupid easy to get whatever you need at this time of the year? There's usually shitloads of meat and nuts if nothing else.
My main worry will be utterly destroying my cut progress (because even though I'm on a cut, I'm still going to be having those delicious things I like).
My main worry will be utterly destroying my cut progress (because even though I'm on a cut, I'm still going to be having those delicious things I like).
Ouch, and makes sense since it is the last lift.
You got that 400 in the tank!
I don't eat meat and my gf's family are biiiiig meat eaters.
Psychotext
Member
Ahh... then yes, that could be problematic.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Side note, and I'm geeking out over it. Dave Tate liked my Facebook post from the meet.
Also had my kilo conversions off. I was 446 squat, 370lb bench 628lb deadlift.
Also had my kilo conversions off. I was 446 squat, 370lb bench 628lb deadlift.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
FallingEdge
Member
Fucking beast.
Please post your pic of you before you were lifting. The change is incredible.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Holy shit, dude! Grats! Amazing work!
Wolfe
Member
Congratulations man, that's impressive as fuck.
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Deleted member 17706
Unconfirmed Member
Daaaamn, Brolic. That deadlift was amazing. Didn't even look tough for you, either.
PadPoet
505 Games Ltd
Squatted a total of 26 reps (5,5,4,4,4,4) with 127.5kg yesterday (high bar squat)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOLCpykhPjX/
Being a tall guy wih long legs trully holds you back when it comes to squatting
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOLCpykhPjX/
Being a tall guy wih long legs trully holds you back when it comes to squatting
Hello Fitgaf,
I´ve been feeling a bit of a stretching feeling (no pain, more like soreness/numbness) in my left hip, especially when I, for example, raise my knee high towards my stomach, and I´d be much obliged for any input on my condition. Background story: last year I had minor problems with my meniscus (a small crack) and lower left back (old gymsins aka bad form). I was at an orthopedic specialist told me I was about 2 cm longer on my right side and who did some ninja moves on my neck and back and helped me. I´ve been trying to build strength in my hips but the feeling just doesn´t seem to wanna go away. Any thoughts.
Thanks in advance.
I´ve been feeling a bit of a stretching feeling (no pain, more like soreness/numbness) in my left hip, especially when I, for example, raise my knee high towards my stomach, and I´d be much obliged for any input on my condition. Background story: last year I had minor problems with my meniscus (a small crack) and lower left back (old gymsins aka bad form). I was at an orthopedic specialist told me I was about 2 cm longer on my right side and who did some ninja moves on my neck and back and helped me. I´ve been trying to build strength in my hips but the feeling just doesn´t seem to wanna go away. Any thoughts.
Thanks in advance.
Fantastic job man
Jacksinthe
Banned
Drop the weight and go deeper, IMO. You are barely touching parallel. I'm no pro but that's not deep enough, IMO. It's probably also more dangerous for your knees to stop at parallel, too. Go deep.Squatted a total of 26 reps (5,5,4,4,4,4) with 127.5kg yesterday (high bar squat)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOLCpykhPjX/
Being a tall guy wih long legs trully holds you back when it comes to squatting
I'm 6'3" and go as deep as physically possible. Quads are on my chest and hams are on my calves. Basically I look like an accordion at the bottom, despite taking a closer stance than most at my height. That's with a bad back and hip issues, too. Knees feel great, tho.
This is me at the bottom, high bar:
Also, I like pausing, myself. Not long but just enough to try to get rid of the insta-up. If i don't pause and just reverse direction my back says NO and I drop the weight.
http://i.imgur.com/OkbwR85.gif
MAKE FUN OF MY CALVES ALL YOU WANT, FUCKERS. I'M OVER THEM.
Hey fit-gaf, I've been having some trouble with my hips when squatting recently. My hip joints just feel like they're locked in, so it hurts at the hips even attempting to go squat down. Anyone ever experience this? Not sure if it's more a strength issue or if I need to stretch more. I've been squatting for a while, but it hasn't happened to consistently to me before. Ruining my leg days.
Jacksinthe
Banned
My left hip has snap/rubberbanding (I forget the medical term) on the outside when I go down on squats. What helped me was to narrow my stance, knees forward. I basically aim for my nipples with my knees and go low, keeping my knees following the path my feet point. That stopped my issue.
Psychotext
Member
Randolph Freelander
Member
Dead Prince
Banned
I just really adjust my toes out more than usual and it alleviate my hip issue. But that may not be for everyone.
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just because i didn't really put my 2017 gym goals i'll type it now and will type around NYE
but i want to compete in my first powerlifting meet. gonna try to go watch at least one local one to see how it is.
but my goals
Squat - 425 lbs (Currently 380 lbs)
Bench - 225 lbs (Currenltly 170 lbs)
Deadlift - 450 lbs (Currently 410 lbs)
those seem doable... lol
also anyone else enjoy front squat?
i tried them out again last week and checked my wrist flexibility. seems fine thought it might have RIP since i haven't really FS in awhile lol.
Jacksinthe
Banned
What calves would those be bro?
(((((((Just started incorporating front squats i to my program. Still getting used to them and my wrist flexibility isn't the best but I'm getting there. Do you do both front and traditional squats in the same workout?
Dead Prince
Banned
probably would just feel redundant for me as i high bar squat. my quad would kill me if i tried lol.
mdsfx
Member
All 3 squat racks were taken this morning because I was running late. I asked a rather monstrous guy how many sets he had left. He told me two sets and that it would take about 10 minutes. I said "thanks, no rush."
I went to the cardio area and hopped on a bike. 10 minutes later this guy hunts me down to tell me it's all mine, having left the plates on so no one would take it, and offers to swap plates around for me.
Is this the inverse of what a public gym experience should be like? Lol
I went to the cardio area and hopped on a bike. 10 minutes later this guy hunts me down to tell me it's all mine, having left the plates on so no one would take it, and offers to swap plates around for me.
Is this the inverse of what a public gym experience should be like? Lol
Dead Prince
Banned
sounds like a keeper. i actually did the same the other day where i went looking for the guy who wanted the squat rack.
Rad Shadow
Banned
Just got a gym membership.
Been 3 years since I actively went and worked out.
My whole body needs work.
Started on the bench with 135 lbs. Did 3 sets of 12.
Then I did some curls. 3 sets of 30 lb dumb bells, 12 reps.
Then I ran on the treadmill for 10 minutes before calling it a day.
My chest is a little sore. Figured that much.
I'd love to get back in reasonable shape. I know I need to change my diet around first and foremost. That's the hardest part. This gut has got to go!
I figure I need to add some form of squat and ab workout into my routine. I should get some back in there too.
Been 3 years since I actively went and worked out.
My whole body needs work.
Started on the bench with 135 lbs. Did 3 sets of 12.
Then I did some curls. 3 sets of 30 lb dumb bells, 12 reps.
Then I ran on the treadmill for 10 minutes before calling it a day.
My chest is a little sore. Figured that much.
I'd love to get back in reasonable shape. I know I need to change my diet around first and foremost. That's the hardest part. This gut has got to go!
I figure I need to add some form of squat and ab workout into my routine. I should get some back in there too.
Jacksinthe
Banned
I would focus less on trying to throw exercises at yourself and follow a dedicated program for progression. I would suggest Starting Strength. Follow it along with a good meal plan and you'll be good to go for a long while before working on more intermediate routines which include more accessories.