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Fitness |OT9|...You looked better before
- Thread starter Chocobro
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Perhaps they do, and research studies weren't structured correctly to observe the effect. That's what the actual research paper indicates to me anyway:
https://www.researchgate.net/profil...8ae01f736e8e3bb.pdf?origin=publication_detail
As far as being well-known, I don't remember anyone on here trying to program full squats for overall strength, and quarter squats for speed. I know we have runners.
Happy birthday to your daughter!
Madnesslink5
Member
I do this all the time, though there's usually already benches in two of the squat racks from bench press users. Mind you my gym is always empty when I go in the morning, so there's never really any competition over the squat racks.
Big Green Anus
Member
Are there any online stores that sells chicken breast at the same cost you can find them at a store?
Awwww, I can't wait to be a father.
Without the aid of bumper plates (and being able to drop the bar from the rack position, I set two power clean PRs this morning:
145 lbs x 5, 165x3 (PR), 185lbs (PR)
To reach one of my goals, I'll have to increase by five pounds every three weeks. Since I splay my legs out when I catch the bar, maybe fixing that would give me a boost.
145 lbs x 5, 165x3 (PR), 185lbs (PR)
To reach one of my goals, I'll have to increase by five pounds every three weeks. Since I splay my legs out when I catch the bar, maybe fixing that would give me a boost.
Happy birthday to the little bum! Almost time to get her a set of weights
Jacksinthe
Banned
Happy Birthday to the little one, dude!
Happy birthday my fellow Leo! Hope she has a blast.
lol. it always made more sense that quarter squats would translate more to the vertical jump.
FallingEdge
Member
Meh. Do it to it. I have done plenty of partials for curls, leg extensions, flat bb bench, etc. I know what I am doing and don't care what other people are thinking. It all serves a purpose. You will tend to get flack if you say you set a new squat PR when quarter squaring. Same with bench. Blah blah blah.
Damn, I do think you look pretty good even back then.
Hahah, now I need some current photos then.
Happy Birthday to the little one! ^_^
Ooh yeah, it is around the time of your birthday as well!
I suppose it doesn't matter what people think if I can jump higher and run faster outside the gym.
Just did chins 3x11, let's see someone else at the gym doing that.
Psychotext
Member
Runners... yes. Sprinters... ?
Maybe it's just the circles I move in, but yeah, people have been doing this for years (it used to be the first argument for people to call on when they were accused of not squatting to depth).
goldlion054
Member
Hey guys!
First time posting in this thread. I've been a vegetarian for a few years and I've recently started lifting weights seriously again for the first time since I've abandoned meat. And getting sufficient protein has been a problem. So, for the first time ever, I've decided to dabble in protein powder. The problem? I have no idea what Im doing. Any suggestions on what to buy would be super useful and appreciated.
Btw, this thread is put together really well. Fantastic resource for beginners and beyond.
First time posting in this thread. I've been a vegetarian for a few years and I've recently started lifting weights seriously again for the first time since I've abandoned meat. And getting sufficient protein has been a problem. So, for the first time ever, I've decided to dabble in protein powder. The problem? I have no idea what Im doing. Any suggestions on what to buy would be super useful and appreciated.
Btw, this thread is put together really well. Fantastic resource for beginners and beyond.
You'd be fine with cheap 100% whey to supplement your diet. Buy the two pound varieties of vanilla and chocolate to start, and see which you like better. Mix with milk (if you drink milk) for better taste and drink it whenever. Grab a shaker cup to have it blend smooth or use a magic bullet with peanut butter, milk, banana and protein.
If you have ok cholesterol and eat eggs, you should be eating them daily. High in protein and a ton of great nutrients. Plus you can make them so many different ways. Food from the gods.
goldlion054
Member
Thank you. I assumed Whey was the route I wanted and the affirmation is appreciated.
I usually go through a dozen eggs a week (That cage-free lifestyle), usually with a can or 2 of black beans in the mix,and force a Cliff bar Builders bar down after a weight session. But I just never hit the mark. My poor muscles crave more protein and I think your advice and the Whey will really help
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Upped volume a little.
345/355 front squirts
405/415/405x3 and 315/365x8 beltless HB paused squats
Awake for 24hrs and 365 set was brutal :/
345/355 front squirts
405/415/405x3 and 315/365x8 beltless HB paused squats
Awake for 24hrs and 365 set was brutal :/
Vigilant Walrus
Member
Chronic injuries can suck so bad. Two weeks ago after a training session I was sore in my left arm above the elbow joint. Next morning I was in constant pain. I was the entire weekend and went to the doctor the following monday, got a scan on tuesday, and talked about the results the day after.
Nothing they could do or see.
Old surgery in the upper arm has left mass amount of scar tissue. While nothing is wrong physically, it gives me pain when I try to do to take my reps or weight to the next level. But I have no idea how to train chest, core without putting pressure on the arm.
I'm thinking of maybe trying planking, by putting the weight on my right side. Is it correct that even though you only work on side of your body, it will actually also work the other side? I've heard people speak of this before, that the body tries to calibrate the gains evenly.
I want to get into using the foam roller, but it just hurts too much in my left arm when stretching out. I cannot do dips or pullups, or push ups.
I guess I could do hindu squats! I just have bad form when it comes to squat. I'm terrible at arching my back correctly!
I could do situps, but I hear from friends that they not worth it. So besides running I don't know what I can really do. Any suggestions?
TLDR; Any suggestions to hit the core/chest/abs without using the left arm?
Nothing they could do or see.
Old surgery in the upper arm has left mass amount of scar tissue. While nothing is wrong physically, it gives me pain when I try to do to take my reps or weight to the next level. But I have no idea how to train chest, core without putting pressure on the arm.
I'm thinking of maybe trying planking, by putting the weight on my right side. Is it correct that even though you only work on side of your body, it will actually also work the other side? I've heard people speak of this before, that the body tries to calibrate the gains evenly.
I want to get into using the foam roller, but it just hurts too much in my left arm when stretching out. I cannot do dips or pullups, or push ups.
I guess I could do hindu squats! I just have bad form when it comes to squat. I'm terrible at arching my back correctly!
I could do situps, but I hear from friends that they not worth it. So besides running I don't know what I can really do. Any suggestions?
TLDR; Any suggestions to hit the core/chest/abs without using the left arm?
Etrian Oddity
Member
Walking 2 miles round trip to and from work every day hopefully is gonna contribute to some weight loss and physique change.
Also, as it's hot as fuck here in Texas, I've been swimming at least 5 times a week (we have a lap pool at my complex), which is my favorite form of exercise. I do around a half hour of breaststroke nonstop, and I can definitely feel the soreness in my muscles so I hope that will do some sculpting. I need to get more protein to take after swimming, though.
Also, as it's hot as fuck here in Texas, I've been swimming at least 5 times a week (we have a lap pool at my complex), which is my favorite form of exercise. I do around a half hour of breaststroke nonstop, and I can definitely feel the soreness in my muscles so I hope that will do some sculpting. I need to get more protein to take after swimming, though.
Got a protein question for you guys
i'm currently at my folks and I Have some protein here that expired 11/13/2015.
is this safe to consume? did some google work and found some conflicting information. I ordered some new powder but it won't be here for 4-5 days.
it's not sealed. Smells like protein powder I guess. Safe to consume?
i'm currently at my folks and I Have some protein here that expired 11/13/2015.
is this safe to consume? did some google work and found some conflicting information. I ordered some new powder but it won't be here for 4-5 days.
it's not sealed. Smells like protein powder I guess. Safe to consume?
Psychotext
Member
Probably fine, but I still wouldn't eat it just in case. Just go and eat some meat or greek yoghurt instead.
Unrelated, this looks quite an interesting bit of kit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/form-lifting-train-smarter-sports-fitness#/ / https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/formlifting/formcollar
Not cheap though.
Unrelated, this looks quite an interesting bit of kit: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/form-lifting-train-smarter-sports-fitness#/ / https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/formlifting/formcollar
Not cheap though.
Psychotext
Member
Any particular reason? I've not looked at it in any great detail.
Glad I decided to take it easy this week. I feel awesome today after taking it easy on Squats today.
Happy belated birthday to her.
Would be great if it works properly
Looks like a tool for a coach, not so much as a self-help tool as they advertise it; poor substitute for a coach. Can't tell you the important things in powerlifting and weightlifting; your back is rounding, hitting depth or not, bar path, or technique. It's a fun toy if you have money to burn or just like having extra data/metrics.
What can you really do with the data that can directly apply to your training? You're just spending more time and work looking at data and start worrying about details rather than adjusting on the fly based on feeling and coaching.
It's also a lock-jaw collar, not sure how long it'll last. The prevailing preference in weightlifting is no collars, weightlifting collars are used in competition or in the competition training hall. So I don't see any use from a weightlifting perspective.
Strength, power, and technique gives you performance, why make it more complicated.
EDIT: I guess the nice thing is that it is a cheap alternative to Tendo thing and maybe cause more speed tracking gadgets to come out. However there are other things out there like Open Barbell and PUSH band.
Psychotext
Member
I would have thought it probably could do bar path, based on the sensors it has. But yeah, I see your other arguments, they make sense.
I do use that sort of collar though, so that wouldn't be an issue for me.
I do use that sort of collar though, so that wouldn't be an issue for me.
FallingEdge
Member
feeling wide and big today, more so in person
My circle has about one other lifter. It's always nice to learn something new. I just thought everyone would love to improve vertical jump a lot of it were possible and read from Rippetoe that it wasn't.
Hickbilly Deluxe
Banned
Just did day 1 of my new workout routine on a quest of self improvement. Also my first day of not smoking, and 3rd of not drinking. I worked out for just over 2 hours today, a 4 mile AM bike ride and day 1 of the P90X workout.
I hurt everywhere....
I hurt everywhere....
Damn. 2020 Olympics?
I think there are pro wrestlers trying to achieve an FE physique now.
Good work. Stick with and and reap the rewards!
Psychotext
Member
Good news is that after a while it does stop hurting so much.
Imp the Dimp
Member
Finally going to the doctor's today to have my groin or my adductors examined. I haven't been able to do leg day in weeks. Pretty sure I'm approaching the aesthetics of a chicken rather fast.
Spiritreaver
Member
Why are you so yuge? Nice work bud.
Yeah, being the daughter of a demi-god, that's kinda expected.
Wow dude. It's getting to the point where she may want to look to do this competitively in a bit.
Hickbilly Deluxe
Banned
Oh, I intend to. Lots of bad things in life for me as of late, so getting back into shape and kicking my addictions are high priorities to prove to myself that I can improve myself.
Missed my bike ride this morning though, couldn't fall asleep for shit.
That's pretty epic stuff right there!
Fell of the wagon for a month or two. Got married three week back, went to Bali for two weeks and spent last week at our summer house. June was pretty hectic with all the wedding stuff so we just gradually went to the gym less and less. Last time was 5-6 weeks ago. Haven't been active in the thread for a while either.
Give me a program to get back in to action. Preferably something else than just plain SS. Can't decide myself, too many options to choose from.
Give me a program to get back in to action. Preferably something else than just plain SS. Can't decide myself, too many options to choose from.
Congrats on the wedding!
Do Beyond 531. I've heard awesome things and will be switching to it myself in October / November.
SweetDonuts
Member
What's the best pre-gym snacks for lean muscle? just eggs, banana, or nuts? no carbs?
Dead Prince
Banned
i really need to get back into the swing of things. but it's going to be tough since i still have to train for the marathon next January. RIP RIP.
What ever gives you the energy to do your workout. Whether you get lean or not depends on the diet as whole not the peri-workout rituals unless it completely throws you off to not eat something right before.
Hate this time of year. Small nagging injuries start popping up, little pains and strains and I lose that locked in feeling and start to cheat on diet. Softball is finally over but with my son's birthday, my birthday, anniversary and fair time it's not a good time to keep diet in check like I should. Also the gym is closed starting the 15th for their week long maintenance and cleaning week.
My left elbow has been hurting and for too long I just lifted heavy through it but it got worse so now reduced to cardio and light lifting. It hurts to the touch as well as trying to do pretty much any upper body lifting. Going to take it really easy until I feel that drive and motivation again. Hopefully sooner than later as I am feeling fat and lazy even though I still weigh where I would like and look decent.
My left elbow has been hurting and for too long I just lifted heavy through it but it got worse so now reduced to cardio and light lifting. It hurts to the touch as well as trying to do pretty much any upper body lifting. Going to take it really easy until I feel that drive and motivation again. Hopefully sooner than later as I am feeling fat and lazy even though I still weigh where I would like and look decent.