Dead Prince
Banned
had to go barefoot the other day. it's probably because i switch between 2 shoes i can't figure out my footing (my shoes tend to run bigger because of wide feet)
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Fitness |OT9|...You looked better before
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had to go barefoot the other day. it's probably because i switch between 2 shoes i can't figure out my footing (my shoes tend to run bigger because of wide feet)
Psychotext
Member
Ugh, god, I'm right at my limit now with my cycling training. I'm starting to utterly dread every session because I know how much agony it's going to be.
Imagine having to do 5 sets of your 5 rep max for squats, with like, thirty second break, followed by another 5 sets of your 5 rep max for deadlift. Then when you've done that, maybe a couple of intervals.
That's how much dread these things are starting to fill me with. I've not failed one yet, but I don't know if my body can adapt fast enough to keep up with the program (they're not designed for people also doing weights).
Imagine having to do 5 sets of your 5 rep max for squats, with like, thirty second break, followed by another 5 sets of your 5 rep max for deadlift. Then when you've done that, maybe a couple of intervals.
That's how much dread these things are starting to fill me with. I've not failed one yet, but I don't know if my body can adapt fast enough to keep up with the program (they're not designed for people also doing weights).
By lifting shoes, do you mean the specialized ones, or do flat shoes like converses work?
Dead Prince
Banned
i need find a similar gym like that here. ;(
Are you doing this with some goal in mind?
Chittagong
Gold Member
I've been doing the standard Starting Strength style barbell program for a while. Recently I have been thinking supporting it with a class based activity that would either improve my flexibility or strenghten my core, both of which help in compound lifts. At the risk of ridicule, which would be more useful, Yoga or Pilates?
Psychotext
Member
1: Kill self on bike to get faster.
2: ???
3: Profit.
In reality, I suppose I'm like some of the competitive guys here, but instead of with lifting, with cycling. I'm currently top 10% by most metrics (better uphill than down), but I want to see how far I can get.
Every year I plan on doing a ~24 hour independent time trial. Last year I was top 10. This year I want to be top 5. Next year I'd like to be top 3. Next year I also plan on entering, and finishing in the top half of one of the hardest mountain biking events on the planet (Leadville 100).
But yeah, I'll never be the 800lb Gorrilla when it comes to weights (would actually be counter productive), but I can definitely be a force to be reckoned with when it comes to endurance mountain biking.
Yoga. Do the right one and Yoga is fucking legit.
OK, cool. I was wondering if you were training to do races or you were just a masochist
Psychotext
Member
The races are meaningless in reality (they're not worth anything, it's just personal achievement)... I'm pretty much a masochist.
Thing is, this all started with hating how badly it hurt to climb hills. It doesn't hurt quite as much any more, but I can do it somewhat faster.
Thing is, this all started with hating how badly it hurt to climb hills. It doesn't hurt quite as much any more, but I can do it somewhat faster.
Personal achievement is still important. I have a friend who is #2 in the world in this crazy sport where you shoot pellets at targets with an air rifle. I don't think he gets anything significant financially out of it, but damn, that's cool and I'm sure he gets a lot of personal satisfaction out of it. Same for working out - it costs money and time, but if I look in the mirror and like what I see it's worth it.
Chittagong
Gold Member
Awesome. I can see it increase flexibility which helps massively in squats (hips, hamstrings) and deadlift (hamstrings). And maybe it even helps to be more focused on the lift.
You tell your friend to aim at #1.
Jacksinthe
Banned
I am just really out of it today. Skipping the lift today and will try again tomorrow. I feel like a damn zombie today.
Psychotext
Member
I have terrible hamstring flexibility, maybe I should take yoga classes. I hated the one I took a year + ago, but I was much fatter.
I'm sure he is, I'm sure he is. World Championships are in August in Portugal this year, so we'll see how he does. Guy is also an intestinal cancer survivor.
And look at the crazy-ass guns these guys use
Dead Prince
Banned
When you realized you have a rolling pin but end up buying massage stick anyways
Psychotext
Member
Got wood?
Dead Prince
Banned
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Homemade pre-workout had my back and legs tingling, and I'm still buzzing. So unnecessary for deload week.
Not for your floor.
Not for your floor.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
esmith08734
Member
Squats are already going back up.
Been doing them three days a week and feel my stamina is picking up.
I am coming off a month break, working back up from a back strain. Was able to hit 335 for three reps at my peak, working back, slowly. Hit 265 for three, comfortably. I could hit 335 for 1 rep, I am sure, but I am working slowly back up. My legs feel strong, though.
Been doing them three days a week and feel my stamina is picking up.
I am coming off a month break, working back up from a back strain. Was able to hit 335 for three reps at my peak, working back, slowly. Hit 265 for three, comfortably. I could hit 335 for 1 rep, I am sure, but I am working slowly back up. My legs feel strong, though.
mdsfx
Member
I feel the same way
esmith08734
Member
My motto with the squat: go as low as you can where you still feel it in the thighs. Once you go TOO low, your knees get a lot of stress on them. Well, that's the case for me.
mdsfx
Member
Same here actually. I lose tightness and can feel my knees taking the weight.
Well, it nice to know that he's got the guts for this sort of thing.
Is it just me or has your row progress been one of your most insane? Amazing.
Lol dude please do this all night
I do my brother's programming and yesterday after a 3x3 with 495 he pulled it for an amrap of 8. Back in January his max was 545, that amrap translates to a 620 deadlift. I think after another strength block and a peaking block he definitely will pull over 600. He competes at 183 lbs and right now probably weighs 193.
Amrap set: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9Jsfqe1mum8OEc2R3lPNVJIdms/view?usp=drivesdk
Amrap set: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9Jsfqe1mum8OEc2R3lPNVJIdms/view?usp=drivesdk
When the only people complimenting you are old men
One of then asked me to visit their boxing/kickboxing gym if I was interested so I guess my plan of a fighting physique is working. Would be fun goal to earn a boxing license I think.
Hi FitGAF!
Hey, welcome back.
Kickboxer + old dude training =
Nice lifts! And I'm lol'ing at you guys just taking up a corner of the gym with your bags and chalk.
I squeezed every accessory movement for 1 second on each rep and my god the pump...the pump! It was pretty crazy.
TheOctodad
Member
Hey FitGad, semi-irregular poster here, but wanted to update you all.
On March 11, I posted that I wanted to (semi-seriously) have sick abs by the time I turn 30 in August. I think I can get there before if I keep focusing and trying. In all reality, I want to hit around 185lbs and just look cut for one of the first times in my life. I got close a few years ago, but really took the "bulk" too far for quite awhile.
So, this was me on March 11:
This is me today:
I'm down almost 15lbs. I still have a long way to go and some days I do better than others, but I'm really happy so far with the progress I've made. Additionally, I have put 10lbs on my front squat (305lbs now) and kept all my lifts steady.
Here's to August!
On March 11, I posted that I wanted to (semi-seriously) have sick abs by the time I turn 30 in August. I think I can get there before if I keep focusing and trying. In all reality, I want to hit around 185lbs and just look cut for one of the first times in my life. I got close a few years ago, but really took the "bulk" too far for quite awhile.
So, this was me on March 11:
This is me today:
I'm down almost 15lbs. I still have a long way to go and some days I do better than others, but I'm really happy so far with the progress I've made. Additionally, I have put 10lbs on my front squat (305lbs now) and kept all my lifts steady.
Here's to August!
frontieruk
Member
Good effort!
Psychotext
Member
0 to 8 is an insane improvement!
mdsfx
Member
Psychotext
Member
This cut I've decided to improve three major things...
1: Sleep. Unless absolutely forced to, no less than 7.5 hours a night.
2: Water. Second thing in the day (after my coffee) I'm drinking a pint of water, and then another shortly after that.
3: Supplements. I'm going to be adding some zinc and vitamin D to my normal multivit, having researched possible benefits. Half tempted to try CQ10... but I'd like to do it in such a way that I could tell if it's making a difference or not (it's quite expensive).
Only problem so far is if I drink too much water too late in the day. Obviously getting up to take a leak isn't conducive to a decent sleep.
1: Sleep. Unless absolutely forced to, no less than 7.5 hours a night.
2: Water. Second thing in the day (after my coffee) I'm drinking a pint of water, and then another shortly after that.
3: Supplements. I'm going to be adding some zinc and vitamin D to my normal multivit, having researched possible benefits. Half tempted to try CQ10... but I'd like to do it in such a way that I could tell if it's making a difference or not (it's quite expensive).
Only problem so far is if I drink too much water too late in the day. Obviously getting up to take a leak isn't conducive to a decent sleep.
Haha I think that was one of the gym complaints from that thread. Put it in your locker and then go to your locker whenever you need something.
Jacksinthe
Banned
What are your thoughts on Carnitine, frequency and dosing? I'm researching interaction with my meds, currently. If it helps I might add that starting my cut next week.
Psychotext
Member
For me I'd say it's probably unnecessary as most of my protein comes from meat. I usually eat red meat at least every other day. For those that don't get a lot of red meat, I guess you could consider adding up your carnitine sources and seeing where you are with it.
That said... the benefits of L-Carnitine supplementation are, well, ehh. Unless you're trying and failing to make babies.
That said... the benefits of L-Carnitine supplementation are, well, ehh. Unless you're trying and failing to make babies.
Daffy Duck
Member
Awesome, thanks!
Jacksinthe
Banned
Thanks dude!For me I'd say it's probably unnecessary as most of my protein comes from meat. I usually eat red meat at least every other day. For those that don't get a lot of red meat, I guess you could consider adding up your carnitine sources and seeing where you are with it.
That said... the benefits of L-Carnitine supplementation are, well, ehh. Unless you're trying and failing to make babies.
Dead Prince
Banned
Gotta get the bruise and bleeding combo