I do. I don't have time to stand there and wait for others to be done so I can't have something all to myself. But to each his own
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Fitness |OT9|...You looked better before
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I do. I don't have time to stand there and wait for others to be done so I can't have something all to myself. But to each his own
Jacksinthe
Banned
Any time you see the Squat rack open you RUN TO THAT MOTHERFUCKER AND PLANT YOUR FLAG! EVEN ON CHEST DAY - DROP WHAT YOURE DOING AND SQUAT!
Ok not like that but yeah - nab it up fast!
Also:
If you felt uncomfortable asking to work in and wanted to do squats - you can still practice with goblet squats since you still have issues with keeping the chest up. Grab a 30, 40, 50lb dumbbell and squat. The weight is in front of you so that will help train you from bending forward and build muscle memory.
You can even do this as a warmup to get your sitting form down before you squat. I do this regularly, among other interim exercises to grease the groove on my squat on non-squat days and warmups.
I do similar exercises to help maintain better form on deads, too. Just pulling myself down and floating the bar. Ever since Brolic posted that dead video a while back I've been just simply setting up to release the slack about twice a week. Really helped me setup faster and more efficiently on deads day. Increased how much I can lift with deads, too. The setup is a huuuuge part. Little things here and there lead to better results down the line.
Goblet squats can do the same for you. They did and still do for me.
Vigilant Walrus
Member
It's been 5 years since the surgery. I am not sure if it's ever going to be better. I've had extensive physical therapy and got the full range of movement back, but had to give up after a while on getting the strength back as I saw little benefit.
I'll push my max, and then my arm is toast. It just won't let me hold my body weight or bend. It feels like a tennis elbow almost.
Surgeon said it was scar tissue that is causing me pain, as well as nerve endings that have rewired themselves in correctly. So I have a combination of over and under sensitivity.
I just find it so difficult to bite through core exercises like pushups (its the classic over them all) and it results in poor form.
Thanks!
Psychotext
Member
Nice rack that.
Dusk Soldier
Member
I mind
Get over yourself. You don't own the equipment so anyone is allowed to work in
Psychotext
Member
Na, it's cool. He can have the equipment for 25 minutes even though others could be doing their work sets in his rest periods.
Samesies
Look in the mirror. Do you look puffy? If yes, probably water weight.
mdsfx
Member
Is creatine something that you should stop taking if trying to lean out?
How would you discern between puffy and bigger?
I'm not sure I'd stop. It'll help you maintain mass from lifting heavy and the "weight" you're putting on is pretty much just water.
Puffy would be all over. Your arms will look like you filled the skin up with water, for example (if that makes sense)
If you can push on a "puffy" spot and it doesn't rebound right away like normal, then you have water retention.
I had this happen before. It's uncomfortable, but will go away in a day or two if you hold off on lifting.
Dusk Soldier
Member
Wooooosh went way over my head. Sorry man
purvispisgah
Member
Sorry if this has been addressed before, but do any of you have experience with the Starting Strength app? It's only $8, but I want to see if there is something better for a (relative) beginner.
Jacksinthe
Banned
The water bloat from Creatine is a myth thanks to double blind testing done with placebo - nobody retains the extra water with pure micronized creatine monohydrate. If you buy from a so-so name you will probably be getting sodium in your creatine as filler. Most pill or chewable form creatine contains a lot of filler and probably sodium. Buy powder only.
Buy from a reputable source like BulkSupplements on Amazon or anything with Creapure creatine - as that is one of the best forms.
No.
Edit: also, Creatine Monohydrate is still the best form. It's also cheapest. All the designer creatine out there sold in different mixtures or "you need THIS type of creatine, bro!" Is just broscience.
Plain old Monohydrate, preferably micronized for easier mixing and less sinking in drinks.
Edit 2: I researched my ass off since I take multiple meds a day - had to quadruple check for any interactions with my meds and diseases but still do your own digging. I'm not sure much changed since I started taking it tho. Shit has been around for decades and is one of the most widely studied supplements.
Jacksinthe
Banned
It won't be listed since it's not supposed to be there.
Synthetic creatine is made from something called sarcosine or its salts (a different compound).
If purification doesn't completely separate the Creatine crystals from the sarcosine and it's sodium friends - you will have shitty creatine that contains a lot of sodium and not lots of actual creatine.
Switch up to something with Creature like Optimum Nutrition's brand or find a lab-tested creatine like BulkSupplements.
Edit: nutrition labels can be VERY off - especially when it comes to fitness supplements. As I posted in OT about Kirkland protein bars - fillers are used to trigger basic amino profiles of protein. Taurine is a popular filler in protein powder and bars. Without looking at the actual amino profiles and looking for branch chains - pretty much every protein will pass with flying colors. Once you dive into them further, you can see that some brands are as low as 20% of advertised protein content.
Buy from reputable sources and if possible, get lab results - many of them are a Google search away. A lot is hidden by nutrition labels on supplements. Take none of them at face value.
Jacksinthe
Banned
They might be fine. They might have filler. They might suck.
The only tests I have seen are from powders.
If they are solid pills, they contain filler. If they are clear gelcaps, probably not. I've never used them.
Optimum is reputable. Their advertised creatine tests are always on point. That doesn't mean there isn't any sodium. It just means that their advertised creatine amount checks out.
I know nothing of their pills tho.
Jacksinthe
Banned
They might be fine. I don't know. Their powder checks out for creatine content - but again - noting the process I said earlier, doesn't mean sodium isn't present - it just means the tests of their powder check out for creatine content.
Others have stated signs to look out for with fat vs water.
Like I always say - listen to your body. It'll never lie to you when you pay close attention.
Jacksinthe
Banned
14.8 lbs in 6 weeks.
Only 1 week I went as low as 2500 calories.
I'm jumping back up to 2800. I've got plenty of wiggle room and time left on my cut. 12 more pounds to get to my starting weight.
I look different tho. So that's good. I feel skinny as shit at 210 now but I want to see how low I can go. Abs are popping in the right lighting, especially when I do OHP and Deads. Still not there yet, though.
Going to add in another refeed today. I have room for it.
Only 1 week I went as low as 2500 calories.
I'm jumping back up to 2800. I've got plenty of wiggle room and time left on my cut. 12 more pounds to get to my starting weight.
I look different tho. So that's good. I feel skinny as shit at 210 now but I want to see how low I can go. Abs are popping in the right lighting, especially when I do OHP and Deads. Still not there yet, though.
Going to add in another refeed today. I have room for it.
mdsfx
Member
I did 1000-calorie defecit for most of the week. I did not find that easy! Not sure how some of you guys do it.
Also took an honest pic not flexing, no pump. I feel like always posting post-workout, flexing shots makes me feel like shit when I see myself standing relaxed in a mirror. I also always wonder what people on IG might look like relaxed.
Also took an honest pic not flexing, no pump. I feel like always posting post-workout, flexing shots makes me feel like shit when I see myself standing relaxed in a mirror. I also always wonder what people on IG might look like relaxed.
Heh, thats the train I got on. How low can I go. Nice work man!
You look great in both!
speaking of eating.
I had this for dinner yesterday...
And then this after
My weight? Still 178. Weight you so crazy.
Going to try some light deadlifting and see how I feel. I didn't wake up sore this morning. Car accident be damed, this body was built by sushi and doughnuts!
Jacksinthe
Banned
That sushi cross reminds me of Castlevania cross alt weapon.
If I open my mouth wide enough you should be able to throw it right in although I don't think you'll get it back XD
If I open my mouth wide enough you should be able to throw it right in although I don't think you'll get it back XD
Missed this yesterday. I'll try doing these squats next time. I guess I'm using pretty light weights right now so it shouldn't be a problem for my arms to hold up the weight.
Spiritreaver
Member
You could smash rocks on that washboard. Looking good bud.
esmith08734
Member
I was deadlifting today and had a scary moment. About when I started my lift, I got incredibly light headed. I finished the rep but I was really disoriented afterwards. I immediately pulled the plates off and moved on. I get light headed sometimes on heavy lifts but this was really intense. It was like I blacked out.
theytookourjobz
Junior Member
First time I deadlifted 300, I took a seat on a nearby bench for about 10 minutes. I pictured myself ending up diving into the dumbbell rack like that tosh.0 video.
digita1alchemy
Member
So I lift in my garage and it's a humid 92 today here in central NC. It's like I've activated hard mode or something, everything feels 10lbs heavier and I am about to die after doing each set of squats.
Wouldn't heat exhaustion just work against you in all respects?
digita1alchemy
Member
Yeah I'm sure it does. I'm resting inside in between work sets, so that helps.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Working in the heat sucks.
Going from hot to cold to hot to cold to hot will sap you worse than just staying in the heat, especially during training.
If you need to, rest between exercises, not sets. Don't make it a short rest, take 10 or 15 minites and hydrate.
Well the weather is making it easy to decide whether to go mountain biking or lift today
It's 117 fml.
Guess I'll start chest day early this week.
Gonna see if I can still bench 415 today. Haven't tried it in a couple months but I still bench 365 weekly with no spotter.
Recent pic since I haven't posted here in so long. Need to find more motivation. I have still been lifting but with injuries and other shit it hasn't been daily until last week.
It's 117 fml.
Guess I'll start chest day early this week.
Gonna see if I can still bench 415 today. Haven't tried it in a couple months but I still bench 365 weekly with no spotter.
Recent pic since I haven't posted here in so long. Need to find more motivation. I have still been lifting but with injuries and other shit it hasn't been daily until last week.
Damn it blackflag. Have you been dropping the weights again?
mdsfx
Member
lol Thanks spirit!
Yep. It's about that time of year where my weekly outdoor run is a minimum of 10 miles from here on out. Doing this in the middle of summer is the absolute worst. All I can do is get out as early as possible. I choose the dead of winter any day over that frickin heat.
Looking great! How much are you weighing these days?