Chittagong
Gold Member
I think I'll sneak in on Sunday when everyone is out and put some more plates on
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I think I'll sneak in on Sunday when everyone is out and put some more plates on
Chittagong
Gold Member
Nah, a bog standard London City Virgin Active
I'm surprised I haven't and I'm excited to try it tomorrow.
Syphon Filter
Member
I'm getting veins around my abdomen, is it normal to get veins before abs?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Thank you. Will do.
shira
Member
http://www.gearbest.com/braces-supports/pp_363905.html
On a scale of 1-10 how well does EMS work for getting ripped
Seems like a decent workout for $75
On a scale of 1-10 how well does EMS work for getting ripped
Seems like a decent workout for $75
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
http://www.gearbest.com/braces-supports/pp_363905.html
On a scale of 1-10 how well does EMS work for getting ripped
Seems like a decent workout for $75
It's a scam.
Just in case you're not joking...this won't work. Go to the gym and diet, lolhttp://www.gearbest.com/braces-supports/pp_363905.html
On a scale of 1-10 how well does EMS work for getting ripped
Seems like a decent workout for $75
JimmyRustler
Member
A question for all folks who have been doing fitness for a while: Is too much sports actually a thing?
For the last couple of years I've usually been doing a 8 week training / 1 week break regiment and it's worked fine for me. I've been doing this because normally I'd start to feel some joint pains after 8 weeks of intense training, which is why I had to do a one week rest.
Now, around 3 months back I've changed up my training schedule a little bit and started to do 4 gym training days in a row, followed by 3 days "rest" during which I would go running for 30-60 minutes at least 2 times. This worked really well for me since progress has been amazing and I had almost no problem with injuries. I've been doing this regiment now for around 15 weeks without break.
Looking back now I should have noticed earlier that over time I needed less and less sleep. But anyway, shit hit the fan last weekend when I started to need almost no sleep at all. Most of the time I would be wide awake despite sleeping only a few minutes or not at all. Last Tuesday I came back from work sleepy as fuck, got to bed and only slept around 10 minutes before I was fully awake and ready for a training session again. WTF?
After 4 more or less sleepless nights I dropped everything. Both training and all supplementation. It seems to be getting better now since I do get sleepy in the evening and 5-6 hours sleep at night, however I've took some medication the last 2 nights so I'm not 100% sure.
Any other of you sport fanatics got this problem over the years? Or do I have to search the problem somewhere else? I've read some articles on the net that claimed that after a certain time of constant training the level of your adrenaline and cortisol would not drop and therefore don't let your body calm down - which it did kinda feel like this week.
For the last couple of years I've usually been doing a 8 week training / 1 week break regiment and it's worked fine for me. I've been doing this because normally I'd start to feel some joint pains after 8 weeks of intense training, which is why I had to do a one week rest.
Now, around 3 months back I've changed up my training schedule a little bit and started to do 4 gym training days in a row, followed by 3 days "rest" during which I would go running for 30-60 minutes at least 2 times. This worked really well for me since progress has been amazing and I had almost no problem with injuries. I've been doing this regiment now for around 15 weeks without break.
Looking back now I should have noticed earlier that over time I needed less and less sleep. But anyway, shit hit the fan last weekend when I started to need almost no sleep at all. Most of the time I would be wide awake despite sleeping only a few minutes or not at all. Last Tuesday I came back from work sleepy as fuck, got to bed and only slept around 10 minutes before I was fully awake and ready for a training session again. WTF?
After 4 more or less sleepless nights I dropped everything. Both training and all supplementation. It seems to be getting better now since I do get sleepy in the evening and 5-6 hours sleep at night, however I've took some medication the last 2 nights so I'm not 100% sure.
Any other of you sport fanatics got this problem over the years? Or do I have to search the problem somewhere else? I've read some articles on the net that claimed that after a certain time of constant training the level of your adrenaline and cortisol would not drop and therefore don't let your body calm down - which it did kinda feel like this week.
manipulate
Member
Rarely post in here -
So uh, lumbar flexion while deadlifting? I can get way more hamstring involvement with lumbar flexion at the start versus keeping in extension. Two of the trainers at my gym (they are very strong dudes; both deadlift >340 kg) promote it and say it's completely fine safety-wise. What should I believe?
So uh, lumbar flexion while deadlifting? I can get way more hamstring involvement with lumbar flexion at the start versus keeping in extension. Two of the trainers at my gym (they are very strong dudes; both deadlift >340 kg) promote it and say it's completely fine safety-wise. What should I believe?
Gyms around here that are pay per visit are pretty expensive, to be honest.
What area, more specifically? If I know the area I could tell you a few spots to call.
I'll be staying at West Islip.
Jacksinthe
Banned
So according to my scale which displays both weight and fat % - I should look exactly like did one year ago.
Scale :|
Scale, pls.
Also, I am up 2 last week and now down 6 from there this week. Wtf? That would make 20 lbs in 10 weeks if it's right.
I'm doing this wrong or my scale is stupid today.
Scale :|
Scale, pls.
Also, I am up 2 last week and now down 6 from there this week. Wtf? That would make 20 lbs in 10 weeks if it's right.
I'm doing this wrong or my scale is stupid today.
This is how I train!http://www.gearbest.com/braces-supports/pp_363905.html
On a scale of 1-10 how well does EMS work for getting ripped
Seems like a decent workout for $75
My scale says this:
Weight: 78.5kg
BMI: 25.9
Fat: 23.7%
Both weight and BMI have gone down since a week ago, but fat have went up from 22.1%. I am 1.74cm tall. Can I use these to somehow calculate how many calories, carbohydrates and such I should intake from my food every day?
Weight: 78.5kg
BMI: 25.9
Fat: 23.7%
Both weight and BMI have gone down since a week ago, but fat have went up from 22.1%. I am 1.74cm tall. Can I use these to somehow calculate how many calories, carbohydrates and such I should intake from my food every day?
Awesome! Unfortunately that's about an hour from me so I'm not too sure about what gyms are good.
I texted one of my buddies that uses golds but he isn't sure if they do dailies. Give them a call though, good gym.
Thank a bunch! I'll go check that place out next week then.
If you're there for three weeks, you're best off getting a full month membership. There's some deals on Groupon, but you may be able to get a deal (and walk away with out signing a contract or "commitment") if you tell the sales staff your situation.
You can't. It's all trial and error because each individual is different. You eat some amount of calories for a few weeks and adjust the calories based on the weight change and your goals. For example, if you ate 2400 calories on average for three week, you didn't gain weight, and you're trying to bulk: then you increase the calories to maybe 2500 for the next few weeks, repeat.
I see. That makes sense. I just got home with a new pair of Nike Metcon 2 shoes I'll use for weightlifting! Can't wait to try them out with deadlifting and squats.
GamePnoy74
Member
Congrats, enjoy the new kicks! I'm currently using my pair right now working out in a hotel gym (just improvising with body weight workouts).I see. That makes sense. I just got home with a new pair of Nike Metcon 2 shoes I'll use for weightlifting! Can't wait to try them out with deadlifting and squats.
(Edit: Oops, meant 'improvising, not 'improving' lol =)
I might be going to Maine at some point but that's definitely an option as well!
ArkhamFantasy
Member
What is GAFs opinion on taking a rest day? Is it important or is it fine to workout every day?
Syphon Filter
Member
Rest is very important. Have your rest days.
Jacksinthe
Banned
I rest every Saturday.
Then about every 9-12 weeks I'll take a full week off. I'll still hit the bag and continue my martial arts training but I won't touch the iron.
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I hope the 8.5lbs of ribs I am cooking right now gets me thru Monday
Okay I've recently been completely unable to do a single rep of dumbbell shoulder presses at a weight I'd expect to be a good work out of at least 3x8 lately (22.5 lb per dumbbell). I have always done my shoulder presses in the second half of my push day. This means I do all of my benching and flies first and then my shoulder presses. But now I suddenly can't do shoulder presses. I'm wondering if the incline bench press is at too high of an angle and is recruiting my shoulders too much. What do you think?
Picked up a power rack on the cheap, only $330. I wanted to get something a bit nicer, but we just went through a string of purchases when moving. Got a set of bumpers and a barbell as well. Just need to get a bench, some change plates, and a mirror, and I'll be back in business!
Fallen_Hero
Member
That's literally the same one I have! It does the job but it doesn't have a lot of extra options.
Jacksinthe
Banned
That looks about 30 degrees which seems optimal. Make sure you pin your shoulders back and down. Incline bemch will hit the anterior delts more than flat, so keep that in mind.
Any day I do OHP I will so them first or immediately following my 1st compound which is rare since shoulders get their own day for me.
If you are shooting for strength gains I would switch to barbell OHP vs dumbbell. DBs usually expose more weaknesses so try building more of a foundation with the BB.
Nice dude. Wish I can fit a rack in my basement
Only if life demands it or my body begs for it.
ArkhamFantasy
Member
I rest every Saturday.
Then about every 9-12 weeks I'll take a full week off. I'll still hit the bag and continue my martial arts training but I won't touch the iron.
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I hope the 8.5lbs of ribs I am cooking right now gets me thru Monday
Ok, i'll just keep taking sundays off then, thank you.
Cyborgs need not answer these "human" questions...
Says FitGaf's reigning Sweet 16 champion...
Christberg
Member
It depends on the amount of exercise your body is accustomed to versus the amount you're pushing yourself.
Balance is important. For me, I do 1 rest day per week, with 4 gym days at about 1.25-1.5 hours each and about 1.5-2 hours of cardio one day plus an "outdoor fun" day. For a guy getting near 40 it pushes the ragged edge sometimes of what my body can take.
I've been known to be a slob for a few days at a time here and there but it never lasts long.
The important thing is to know what the limits are for your body exercise wise in a week, and then give yourself just enough time to (not quite) properly recover. That way you are always moving forward without overdoing it.
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
Cool, and thanks Laguna.
Man, I'm mirin hard for Zac Efron. Here's his workout:
http://www.mensfitness.com/training/workout-routines/zac-efron-workout-baywatch-body-program
Kinda impressed for someone that did a PPL only three days a week? How? PPL allows for more frequency, which people usually workout 6 days a week:
What do you guys do for cardio?. I have about 3 rest days a week on 5/3/1 but have been thinking doing cardio on wed since otherwise my only cardio is really tire flips and prowler pushes when that area of the gym isn't heavily occupied. Thinking about maybe doing HIIT but I've never done it before.
Syphon Filter
Member
what is your goal and where are you at right now?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I'm cutting atm and I'm down about 8 lbs since last month. Curious to see if it's worth adding 1 more day since I've asked before and seems I shouldn't but seeing recent responses has me wondering if I should squeeze in 1 day of cardio.
Syphon Filter
Member
If you keep dropping every week then you are fine. I would say to include it if you need it, for example ran into a plateau and you can't drop more weight weekly. I am also cutting and I do HIIT cardio after my lifting each time which is 3 times a week. Everyone is different so see what works for you.The type of HIIT I do is a short 4 min full body style where I do something for 20 sec at maximum and then rest for 10 sec,repeat until 4 min is up. It seems like things are working fine for you so it's up to you. Consider other things too like maybe you want to eat a little more so you include HIIT to make up for it and allow yourself to eat more,etc
Thanks for the advice. Think I'll consider adding a quick HIIT session after a lifting day next week and see how that goes. Otherwise I like doing like 2-3 sets of tire flips and or prowler pushes after a lifting day.
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
Yeah, about cutting. How many pounds does it take to lose to notice a difference? I'm 6'1 185, and I wouldn't mind cutting down to 5 pounds, but not sure if that's enough to notice a big difference?
I've had enough of my compound only routine. Been doing it since last August, and didn't notice any good results. Funny enough, I've gained about 15 pounds since then, and have been training hard to the point where UA's dry fit doesn't keep me dry at all with all the sweating I do in the gym.
Does that mean I'll stop doing compound lifts? Hell no. I'll go heavy on compound lifts and isolation go for hypertrophy. I'm hitting the gym four days a week, two of those days are squats. I'll either do:
M: Chest and back
W: Squats and shoulders
F: Arms
Sa: Squats
or
M: Chest and biceps
W:Legs and shoulders
F:Back and tris
Sa: Squats
or
M: Chest, shoulders, tris
W: Squats
F: Back and bis
Sa: Squats
I'll make sure I up the volume since I'll be hitting each muscle group once a week.
I've had enough of my compound only routine. Been doing it since last August, and didn't notice any good results. Funny enough, I've gained about 15 pounds since then, and have been training hard to the point where UA's dry fit doesn't keep me dry at all with all the sweating I do in the gym.
Does that mean I'll stop doing compound lifts? Hell no. I'll go heavy on compound lifts and isolation go for hypertrophy. I'm hitting the gym four days a week, two of those days are squats. I'll either do:
M: Chest and back
W: Squats and shoulders
F: Arms
Sa: Squats
or
M: Chest and biceps
W:Legs and shoulders
F:Back and tris
Sa: Squats
or
M: Chest, shoulders, tris
W: Squats
F: Back and bis
Sa: Squats
I'll make sure I up the volume since I'll be hitting each muscle group once a week.
Youth + HGH
That looks about 30 degrees which seems optimal. Make sure you pin your shoulders back and down. Incline bemch will hit the anterior delts more than flat, so keep that in mind.
Any day I do OHP I will so them first or immediately following my 1st compound which is rare since shoulders get their own day for me.
If you are shooting for strength gains I would switch to barbell OHP vs dumbbell. DBs usually expose more weaknesses so try building more of a foundation with the BB.
Nice dude. Wish I can fit a rack in my basement
Wouldn't exposing more weakness be a good thing? Are you saying that lifting dumbbells will require me to lift less weight? I don't mind that so much as long as I'm building strength from it. I tend to avoid the barbell because there is only one station for OHP with a cage and I don't like fighting for it. If I were to move my shoulder workouts to a different day, I'm not really sure when that would best be done.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Oh God I made it to the bowl just in time. Fucking bubble hit me mid rep during bb rows. :X
Jacksinthe
Banned
Exposing is fine. It will let you know which side could be holding you back and what you need to work on.
If you are shooting for strength gains, definitely stick to barbell over dumbbell. You will still gain strength using DBs but not to the same extent as a BB. That's why most compounds are done first and done with a barbell. Squat, bench, OHP, dead, etc.
Also, if you paid for the gym you won't be fighting for anything. Ask to work in. You'll be fine.
Also, what program are you running? I wouldn't suggest swapping anything on any starter programs. Just follow them, they are built to work and they do.