TheSecondSpitter
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Well, i've dropped 9 lbs in 3 weeks plus I may have a strained bicep. I just need to come to terms with the fact i'm now weak.
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Well, i've dropped 9 lbs in 3 weeks plus I may have a strained bicep. I just need to come to terms with the fact i'm now weak.
Sounds like you need to take a break.
TheSecondSpitter
Member
In the Warrior's code
There's no surrender
Though his body says stop
His spirit cries, never!
VenomousCoffee
Member
Aka the Greatest Training Montage Ever.
FallingEdge
Member
Yesh. Too much legs lol.
April 2017 - 440 lbs squat
June 2017 - 325 bench
2015 - 545 deadlift
I haven't deadlifted since 2015.
Psychotext
Member
Missed weights again because of work (specifically the ineptitude of others). It's really starting to fuck me off.
TheSecondSpitter
Member
Do you even OHP?
entremet
Member
I bumped into Anthony Weiner at my gym lol.
I'd just run 5/3/1. However, I would not run the normal template. I'd make sure I'm hitting compounds at least twice per week.
Well, over the summer I managed to do the three main lifts at a gym that only had one rack. It was empty 99% of the time so I got to use it with my partner with no problem.
However, I just traveled back home a couple of days ago and have no idea what I'm going to do now... I was doing a PPL routine that involve the three main lifts. I did not work over the summer so I have no money for a gym membership, so I'm stuck going to my community college gym. It has one barbell which is at a benching station. No squat rack and no extra barbells.. I spent so much time working on my squats and now I won't be able to do them anymore.
I'll be using this gym for the next 4 months, or until I can at least pay for a 3 month membership to my local gym, which also sadly only has one rack. (I envy those who can find a gym with more than one rack!) Does anyone have any ideas on what to do in the meantime for squats? I don't want to lose all of the progress I have made over the summer...
However, I just traveled back home a couple of days ago and have no idea what I'm going to do now... I was doing a PPL routine that involve the three main lifts. I did not work over the summer so I have no money for a gym membership, so I'm stuck going to my community college gym. It has one barbell which is at a benching station. No squat rack and no extra barbells.. I spent so much time working on my squats and now I won't be able to do them anymore.
I'll be using this gym for the next 4 months, or until I can at least pay for a 3 month membership to my local gym, which also sadly only has one rack. (I envy those who can find a gym with more than one rack!) Does anyone have any ideas on what to do in the meantime for squats? I don't want to lose all of the progress I have made over the summer...
The "weight of two sows" is hard to quantify.
VenomousCoffee
Member
After taking a week off, got back in the gym with 1.5 hours of back squats. Tomorrow should be fun!
Did he give you his number?
Did he give you his number?
TheSecondSpitter
Member
Did you challenge him to a posedown?
entremet
Member
LOL.
He was doing crunches. He had a Met's cap on too
.I didn't bother him. Dude looked like a defeated man honestly. Not joking here. Dude is rather fit for age. So props to him there.
Stupid question, need answers
If its 2am and im super hungry and eat a huge protein rich snack do I count that to todays calories or yesterdays? I know its technically the next day but im used to measuring a day from when I wake up.
If its 2am and im super hungry and eat a huge protein rich snack do I count that to todays calories or yesterdays? I know its technically the next day but im used to measuring a day from when I wake up.
mdsfx
Member
Doesn't matter. Make it easy on yourself and just divide the sum of both days' calories by 2 for the average.
Dead Prince
Banned
just ignore and pretend you never ate it.
Thats a really really good point, ill do that
Username1198
Member
Quick question about this belt:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTSVRL6/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Is it worth buying for squats? I squat 3 times a week and am lifting heavy, I was told that the belt really helps keep your core straight. As I am sqautiing now, I tend to lean a bit forward and bend my lower back a bit.
Any advice on belts would be cool thanks
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTSVRL6/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Is it worth buying for squats? I squat 3 times a week and am lifting heavy, I was told that the belt really helps keep your core straight. As I am sqautiing now, I tend to lean a bit forward and bend my lower back a bit.
Any advice on belts would be cool thanks
RavenValor95
Member
Hiya fitgaf!
Finished Monday's workout in the OP and boy was that a lot better than spending three hours at the gym halfassing everything and being confused aha.
Hopefully I'll be a recurring member here. I've already lost a bit of weight but am hoping to gain muscle and it's really just the exercises where I'm lost so this place is fantastic for me! Best of luck in all your lifts!
Finished Monday's workout in the OP and boy was that a lot better than spending three hours at the gym halfassing everything and being confused aha.
Hopefully I'll be a recurring member here. I've already lost a bit of weight but am hoping to gain muscle and it's really just the exercises where I'm lost so this place is fantastic for me! Best of luck in all your lifts!
TheSecondSpitter
Member
LOL.
He was doing crunches. He had a Met's cap on too
I didn't bother him. Dude looked like a defeated man honestly. Not joking here. Dude is rather fit for age. So props to him there.
That's why he was probably wearing a Mets cap.
VenomousCoffee
Member
I have a Grizzly I bought about ten years ago. It was great when I got it, and it's actually held up really well since (although I haven't used a belt in years). My two cents, Grizzly over that belt. But maybe their quality has dropped, idk.
Nintendo's Witch
Member
Cheat meal
A belt is def worth it if you're squatting heavy. I'd probably get a reliable brand. Inzer, Titan, Best Belts, Pioneer. I've had my Inzer for 3 years and it's still going strong.
TheSecondSpitter
Member
Core Workout with Sonny Bill Williams (one of the best rugby players in the world)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfAvpxAalcY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfAvpxAalcY
TheSecondSpitter
Member
She TRIGGERS me.
Psychotext
Member
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TheSecondSpitter
Member
Chick at my gym. Whenever she trains near me I just hulk up, brother.
I'm 192cm / 78kg. Basically skinny.
Decided to start lifting in combination with GOMAD. Doing about 3000-3500 calories daily.
Tried out squats and bench press for the first time ever. Squats went p good with 10kg at each side. I was happy because I didn't expect to go beyond just the bar for the first time.
Bench press tho... 5kg at each side was enough to struggle. I tried 10kg at each side and I just couldn't do a single rep. Made me feel really weak.
Is something like that normal when you start lifting? I feel like squats are easier because my back has to deal with most of the force. With bench press, it's pure arm strength and I'm pretty weak, whew.
Decided to start lifting in combination with GOMAD. Doing about 3000-3500 calories daily.
Tried out squats and bench press for the first time ever. Squats went p good with 10kg at each side. I was happy because I didn't expect to go beyond just the bar for the first time.
Bench press tho... 5kg at each side was enough to struggle. I tried 10kg at each side and I just couldn't do a single rep. Made me feel really weak.
Is something like that normal when you start lifting? I feel like squats are easier because my back has to deal with most of the force. With bench press, it's pure arm strength and I'm pretty weak, whew.
ArkhamFantasy
Member
Of course its normal, you've never lifted before. If you eat a proper diet and train for a year you're gonna be alot stronger.
Your chest press 5RM should be around 75% of your back squat 5RM, according to an article from T-Nation. That's what you lifted, so you're perfect. Never change. Progress normally.
(Regardless, for beginners it hardly matters. Just lift and progress as scheduled.)
https://www.t-nation.com/training/know-your-ratios-destroy-weaknesses
Psychotext
Member
Ha, my bench is 50% of my squat.
I'm still giving you a "Yay!"
Arrowgigantic
Member
I did not know this, but this is right where I'm at so I guess it's true.
Dead Prince
Banned
been a good 9 days since i went to the gym. ate like shit since then. went in to do some deadlifts. it all sucked. hopefully it catches up and i'll be back to normal.
VenomousCoffee
Member
First, I want to congratulate you for squatting when you are first starting out. That's the right attitude to have.
I do want to point out that squats are primarily legs and hips, and flat benching is chest and even back more than it is arms. Once you get the technique down, I mean.
FallingEdge
Member
I do various db presses and raises. Don't do OHP due to strain on my shoulders.
lol
and yeah I will give that a shot.
just trying to get back in the groove and did 3x6 @ 325 lbs and 1 rep @ 375 lbs. Sucked. Going to be a while before I get back near the mid 400s.
Psychotext
Member
Dead Prince
Banned
Well I was wondering why yesterday felt shit. I was slightly sick. Had a bit of a temperature going on. Which somehow fapping fixed it.
Thanks for the advice. I am wondering though, is 3000-3500 daily calories fine for me length/weight? I was reading some forums earlier and I saw people talking 4000-5000 calories which sounds crazy to me.
I can barely hit 3500 as is, and that's because of the GOMAD.
That's great, dude. I would high five you, but...
VenomousCoffee
Member
I don't think 3500 is too low, although I think that we need to know what your daily protein intake is. You want to aim for 1 gram of protein per day for every pound of bodyweight.
I drink 4L milk a day now so that's 34g per 1L. In total that is 136g. Usually eat bananas for breakfast and lunch/dinner goes from pasta to chicken/rice etc.
Currently at ~175lbs.
TheSecondSpitter
Member
Funnily enough today my physio told me to give up OHP for a while -- I've probably done a rotator cuff after playing an entire season in Right Field (and throwing out jabronis at the plate like a mofo)
ExplodingKetchup
Member
I gave up OHP a long time ago, I found it was too easy to injure myself. Seated dumbbell ohp, or front raises are more sustainable for shoulder growth imo
Finally got back to the gym after ~4 months. I felt so much weaker, but it will be good because I fucked my back up (idk if it was a pulled muscle/ligament, or a vertebral disc) doing deadlifts that were too heavy and basically used all erector. Rookie mistake. I'll be able to work back up using smarter programming.
My right knee has also been feeling like shit since the end of last school year (I bike everywhere). It feels like the knee is a little loose, and I get a dull pain kinda around where the hamstrings insert, and the knee capsule. I feel so old at 24, haha.
Also, my account was just approved so I can finally post here after lurking for so long!
I think I'll start doing 5x5, and avoid trying my maxes. I wanna work on more cardio now, after going just for strength. Cardio has always been my enemy, I've always had shit endurance, but my strength capacity has always been great. 90-100% efforts for days.
And OHP is so damn hard. I was kinda surprised I could do 95 for reps pretty easy after such a long break.
My right knee has also been feeling like shit since the end of last school year (I bike everywhere). It feels like the knee is a little loose, and I get a dull pain kinda around where the hamstrings insert, and the knee capsule. I feel so old at 24, haha.
Also, my account was just approved so I can finally post here after lurking for so long!
I think I'll start doing 5x5, and avoid trying my maxes. I wanna work on more cardio now, after going just for strength. Cardio has always been my enemy, I've always had shit endurance, but my strength capacity has always been great. 90-100% efforts for days.
And OHP is so damn hard. I was kinda surprised I could do 95 for reps pretty easy after such a long break.
TheSecondSpitter
Member
I was around 15 lbs off OHPing my body weight. It is my favorite lift. I picture myself as the the Ultimate Warrior every time I OHP.