Psychotext
Member
lmao... I actually did four hours of exercise yesterday to cover my superbowl excess and I didn't even come close to burning the calories I needed.
Maint has turned into bulk.
Maint has turned into bulk.
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FallingEdge
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I did legs yesterday which helped with everything. I will be honest, I am so unmotivated with legs. I want to do nothing but upperbody. However, I have been hitting my quads hard. At the right angle, I am starting to get that sweep.
Feb 3 - April 3 : bulk
April 4 - July 1: cut
July 2 - Nov 1 : coast
But what will really happen is Feb 3 - ????? : eat and complain
Feb 3 - April 3 : bulk
April 4 - July 1: cut
July 2 - Nov 1 : coast
But what will really happen is Feb 3 - ????? : eat and complain
All I want to do is legs and back. Chest, Shoulders and Arms are boring muscle to train.
#TeamEndlessBulk
Gained 5 lbs in a year
Dead Prince
Banned
W1D3 and it's chest/back again but it's also monday. RIP hopefully everyone is still recovering from the Superbowl.
FallingEdge
Member
wings, meatballs, chips, more wings, various deserts, etc etc etc
this morning was not fun
Shoulders are my fav. The pump I get from that is out of this world. I feel it all over my upper body.
Glute Pump after Hip Thrusts and Frog Pumps feels so good. Dunno why, its just amazing feeling moreso than any other pumped muscle. The pump after smashing biceps after all my pressing feels pretty good too but Glute Pump is number one for euphoric pumps.
I have a had time feeling my pumps sometimes but i see the pump in the mirror. Whats up with that? :/
Psychotext
Member
Glute pump... freaky.
mdsfx
Member
lmao... I actually did four hours of exercise yesterday to cover my superbowl excess and I didn't even come close to burning the calories I needed.
Maint has turned into bulk.
Jesus how much did you eat?! Congratulations lol
Psychotext
Member
Only about 4,600 calories. I'm only little. lol
ExplodingKetchup
Member
week 2 day 1 of Candito is BRUTAL. be warned. it will test if your 1RM is actually correct. I managed to hit 175x8 (barely) but only 180x3x3, then had to drop back to 175 for 2x3. I have to reduce my max by 5% 
FallingEdge
Member
Sometimes the muscle-mind connection isn't there. I can't explain it.
As for the leg pump, those always last the shortest for me. I feel them but I don't really see them.
Today was my first day lifting weights, using the beginner program and what I felt was a light amount of weight. I didn't know what to start with. My muscles are really shaky now. The squats wiped my legs out, and I had to do modified pull-ups where I used a stand to get my chin above the bar and tried to lower myself as slowly as possible. By the eighth rep in each set I basically wasn't able to keep my body up at all. My arms and lats are also shaky.
Tomorrow I think I might do some brisk walking for 30 minutes just to move around a bit, but I have a feeling I'm going to be incredibly sore.
Tomorrow I think I might do some brisk walking for 30 minutes just to move around a bit, but I have a feeling I'm going to be incredibly sore.
If this is your first time lifting, your quads are going to be INCREDIBLY sore tomorrow, get ready. You'll adapt in a few weeks though and it won't be a big deal, though.
Dead Prince
Banned
week 2 day 1 of Candito is BRUTAL. be warned. it will test if your 1RM is actually correct. I managed to hit 175x8 (barely) but only 180x3x3, then had to drop back to 175 for 2x3. I have to reduce my max by 5%
i just saw. i'll prep myself by finishing off this week.
EDIT:
Note to self - don't wear dri-fit shirts on bench days.
i didn't have gym chalk just liquid chalk. so i squirted some on the bench. lol that shit grips so well i couldn't even set up.
Yeah in general I have a terrible mind muscle connection.
Dead Prince
Banned
W1D4
Feels like today will be an okay leg training. 4x8 @ 70% squats then 2x8 @ 70% Deadlifts.
Feels like today will be an okay leg training. 4x8 @ 70% squats then 2x8 @ 70% Deadlifts.
Splash Wave
Member
So it sounds like you eat during your "feeding" period? Is this recommended? I always thought you were supposed to work out in a fasted state, but my schedule doesn't really allow for this, unfortunately.
Splash Wave
Member
One more thing: I'm going to make a concerted effort to actually start taking supplements. On my list, currently.
Calcium
Vitamin D
Fish Oil
Gold Standard Whey (which flavor sucks the least?)
Can I get a Fish Oil recommendation? There are so many options, and I hear it's best to go with a mercury-free option.
Calcium
Vitamin D
Fish Oil
Gold Standard Whey (which flavor sucks the least?)
Can I get a Fish Oil recommendation? There are so many options, and I hear it's best to go with a mercury-free option.
I have tried Vanilla Icecream and Chocolate Mint, both are really good imo. Prefer it mixed with milk rather than water. I usually use whole milk.
I just get Nature Made for Fish Oil. There may be a better one but I don't care enough for that level of minutia.
Psychotext
Member
I'm not sure I understand the questions.
My weights sessions are fasted, my cardio not... but that's because there's not a human on earth that could do my trainer sessions without fuel. Heart rate gets up to 90%+ of max.
As for eating in my feeding period... yes? When else am I supposed to be eating?
Pick one of these... ideally one that says it's formulated to avoid fishy burps.
https://labdoor.com/rankings/fish-oil
mdsfx
Member
+1 for chocolate mint Gold Standard.
As for fish oil, there are some really weak pills out there in terms of EPA/DHA content. Check out how many milligrams of each you get per serving and check how many pills are in each serving. I eventually ended up using Dr.Tobias due to the value (mg per dollar). Not sure about mercury content. Edit: this is #17 on Psycho's list above.
lol mine is ranked 44th Maybe I should care
Psychotext
Member
I originally used Nordic Naturals but the price is insane in the UK now. I'm actually on the number 1 one at the moment, but mostly by virtue of it being relatively reasonably priced and having the ratios that I wanted.
Fishy burps though.
It's better if I leave it to warm up a bit before eating, but not perfect.
Edit - Unrelated, done my weights for the day and now trying to psyche myself up to go in and suffer on the turbo.
Fishy burps though.
It's better if I leave it to warm up a bit before eating, but not perfect.
Edit - Unrelated, done my weights for the day and now trying to psyche myself up to go in and suffer on the turbo.
Psychotext
Member
Managed the turbo session... why must I hurt myself this way? lol
Unrelated, stepping out of the shower and miring myself (DON'T YOU FUCKING JUDGE ME!) and I realised... all those years of wanting six pack abs and now I don't really care about them. What I do care about (and I've mentioned this before) is that oblique muscle just above the hips (adonis belt)?
I fucking love that thing. If I could find an exercise to make it even more defined, I'd definitely be doing it. I also get the feeling that if I was 10 years younger then it's definitely the muscle that would be getting me the most female attention with my top off.
Edit - Turns out I'm already doing most of the exercises used to increase size here... by virtue of concentrating on my lower abs / obliques.
Unrelated, stepping out of the shower and miring myself (DON'T YOU FUCKING JUDGE ME!) and I realised... all those years of wanting six pack abs and now I don't really care about them. What I do care about (and I've mentioned this before) is that oblique muscle just above the hips (adonis belt)?
I fucking love that thing. If I could find an exercise to make it even more defined, I'd definitely be doing it. I also get the feeling that if I was 10 years younger then it's definitely the muscle that would be getting me the most female attention with my top off.
Edit - Turns out I'm already doing most of the exercises used to increase size here... by virtue of concentrating on my lower abs / obliques.
Dead Prince
Banned
8reps can die. Stomach cramped up doing 4x8 squats then did 2x8 deadlifts. Had to do another set on dead because a guy got in the way while I wasn't done. RIP
Psychotext
Member
I've been doing 10 rep stuff on my "deload"...
...it REALLY hasn't felt like a deload. lol
mdsfx
Member
I just wanted to quote this so that you couldn't edit this from FitGAF history. This quote will never die.
Dead Prince
Banned
Because you're not human anymore 🤔
killertofu
Member
Im hoping this fat/muscle ratio changes pretty soon or else I'm gonna be popping out of all my shirts
Psychotext
Member
lol... the maths makes sense, at least based on the science. I should be able to do that many reps with that much weight. It's just, well, when you actually try doing it, it's another story.
I've worked hard for it. I'm not ashamed.
mdsfx
Member
Just giving you shitI've worked hard for it. I'm not ashamed.
Ran 7 miles today at a 7:35/mi pace after having done squats and an hour of cycling yesterday. Holy hell my hamstrings were screaming the whole time and started locking up :[
Psychotext
Member
I was stupid enough to do box squats and split squats before my turbo session yesterday. Ass completely wrecked. lol
il Diavolo
Banned
Alright lads, this is my first time posting here. I need to lose the weight I put on last year and figured I could use whatever advice I can get. I don't like gyms, or rather I'm not at a place where I feel comfortable going to one yet, but I have a decent amount of equipment at home to work with which include: a treadmill, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine. I also have the complete set of p90 workout DVDs with resistance bands.
Diet wise I want to keep it simple. I plan on almost completely cutting carbs, drinking only water, and sticking to veggies, lean meats and fish.
A big reason I'm here is because I'm not very good at structuring a routine. Any time I've endeavored to lose weight, my workouts tended to be all over the place. I did whatever I wanted at whatever time I wanted for however long I wanted. My schedule then also made it hard for me to be flexible which contributed to my scattershot routine. However, I have a lot of free time now which allows more freedom to create a stricter regiment to adhere to. I'd appreciate any input you guys may have in this regard.
Diet wise I want to keep it simple. I plan on almost completely cutting carbs, drinking only water, and sticking to veggies, lean meats and fish.
A big reason I'm here is because I'm not very good at structuring a routine. Any time I've endeavored to lose weight, my workouts tended to be all over the place. I did whatever I wanted at whatever time I wanted for however long I wanted. My schedule then also made it hard for me to be flexible which contributed to my scattershot routine. However, I have a lot of free time now which allows more freedom to create a stricter regiment to adhere to. I'd appreciate any input you guys may have in this regard.
J
Jpop
Unconfirmed Member
So I've been getting really sick lately and everything I do has been declining.
Sit ups
Pushups
Ect...
DR told me my body isn't holding up well with high intensity workouts and doesn't recommend I continue doing them.
Issue is I was going into the Marines.
Kinda conflicted now, I need to make gains and stuff but I've been super sick and my body has been giving out quicker and quicker every workout.
I can't join,the Marines if this continues... :/
Sit ups
Pushups
Ect...
DR told me my body isn't holding up well with high intensity workouts and doesn't recommend I continue doing them.
Issue is I was going into the Marines.
Kinda conflicted now, I need to make gains and stuff but I've been super sick and my body has been giving out quicker and quicker every workout.
I can't join,the Marines if this continues... :/
J
Jpop
Unconfirmed Member
Psychotext
Member
Post exactly what you've been doing (exercises, weights, sets, reps, rest periods), how much you're eating, how much you're sleeping, when your rest days are etc.
mdsfx
Member
Are you eating enough?
I did the beginner program for the first time on Monday and I have had a miserable week. I was still too sore to do weights yesterday, so today I went and did the Wednesday routine. I'm anticipating having to wait until Monday, but I figure in a few weeks I'll be able to go three times.
I attempted power cleans today but I'm certain I made an ass out of myself. I'll have to find a way to work on the technique through the week. Watching videos is helpful but I wish I had someone to assist and critique because I guarantee I'm doing it wrong. The platforms in the weight room I go to are always in use as well so people are watching and waiting which doesn't help but I'm just going to go and be bad for now and work on it. I'm looking forward to when I'm not sore for three days after though.
I attempted power cleans today but I'm certain I made an ass out of myself. I'll have to find a way to work on the technique through the week. Watching videos is helpful but I wish I had someone to assist and critique because I guarantee I'm doing it wrong. The platforms in the weight room I go to are always in use as well so people are watching and waiting which doesn't help but I'm just going to go and be bad for now and work on it. I'm looking forward to when I'm not sore for three days after though.
Randolph Freelander
Member
If you were to follow Mark Rippetoe's advice (Starting Strength), you wouldn't add power cleans until you were a bit further along in development. Work on squats and deads, add cleans later.
And, yes, that first workout soreness (also first with a particular movement pattern) is the worst and can last a few days. Subsequent workouts won't be near as bad unless you take some time off.
Edit: On that note, if you haven't come across this series of videos, watch.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLIasrSrFGdSNbeOT8Agw9N301qCHpRU0
Psychotext
Member
Fuck.
Deadlifting and I don't know if something got trapped between the belt and my rib, or my rib moved, or a muscle tore... but something around my rib hurt all of a sudden and I couldn't continue without feeling it. Checked my form on the vid, nothing obviously wrong... Now I'm sat here panicking just hoping it's nothing.
Why?
Deadlifting and I don't know if something got trapped between the belt and my rib, or my rib moved, or a muscle tore... but something around my rib hurt all of a sudden and I couldn't continue without feeling it. Checked my form on the vid, nothing obviously wrong... Now I'm sat here panicking just hoping it's nothing.
Why?
Thanks for the advice. I've watched the videos for the exercises I've been trying to do, but I wanted to get going on the routine. Reading a giant book and watching hours of videos is going to take me some time and I didn't want to put things off. I think it will be beneficial to revisit those resources with a frame of reference as well. I knew just from watching the video that power cleans weren't going to be something I had down on day one, but I do think there's value in doing deadlifts for a few weeks at least as a substitute.
killertofu
Member
I wish I had Mark Rippetoe yelling at me while working out
*EDIT*
Ok I just tried doing deadlifts without dropping my hips.
Wow I need to restart this. That was fucking painful
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