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Posted: 7/17/2014 5:14:42 PM EDT
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I'm never going to get big. 
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Posted: 7/17/2014 5:17:09 PM EDT
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Down 37 pounds since CW4....  Congrats, very impressive. |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 5:25:09 PM EDT
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Down 37 pounds since CW4.... Congrats, very impressive. Yeah I can't seem to shave 5 lbs. 
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Posted: 7/17/2014 5:27:24 PM EDT
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Down 37 pounds since CW4.... Dude that's awesome. That's half again more than me and I was on a starvation/exhaustion plan. Congrats. Seriously. |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 9:27:20 PM EDT
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Yeah, well you've got me on the pull ups. 
Plus you do that running thing too. I didn't get started on that like I said I was going to. When I go to the gym, all I want to do is lift things up and put them down. Then, when I get home at night, I'm wiped out and at least one of the kids always has something going on. I did start in on legs again today, so I probably won't be walking right for the next week. 
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FUFUFUFUFUFU!!!!!!!!!!! Shoulder Press 110#5r 130#3r 140#4r Pullups 10r5s Shrugs 205#10r3s
Plus you do that running thing too. I didn't get started on that like I said I was going to. When I go to the gym, all I want to do is lift things up and put them down. Then, when I get home at night, I'm wiped out and at least one of the kids always has something going on. I did start in on legs again today, so I probably won't be walking right for the next week.
Ran a 5K today, 29 minutes. So I don't have you beat by that much.
Can't wait for deadlift tomorrow. Then I get to do a deload week. I am sore as all hell. 5/3/1 is an ass kicker. |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 9:28:02 PM EDT
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Down 37 pounds since CW4.... |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 9:57:47 PM EDT
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Hell yeah. PRs on squat and bench in the same day.
3x5x260 squat 3x5x180 bench (last rep was soooooo sloooooow, but I got it) Abs, pull-ups, and curls to build them guns. Eh, who am I kidding? I'm never gonna get big.
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Posted: 7/17/2014 10:09:25 PM EDT
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Hell yeah. PRs on squat and bench in the same day. 3x5x260 squat 3x5x180 bench (last rep was soooooo sloooooow, but I got it) Abs, pull-ups, and curls to build them guns. Eh, who am I kidding? I'm never gonna get big. Pretty strong for a little guy.
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Posted: 7/18/2014 12:18:47 AM EDT
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#NoobGains what, whaaaaat?!
I'm fully expecting to hit a brick wall at some point. And I think that... Yet weight I thought was heavy 6mo ago is my warmup sets, and I let my form get all sloppy with it.
Speaking of, I still can't clean without looking retarded. 
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Posted: 7/18/2014 12:19:09 AM EDT
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First day back at gym today since CW4. Shoulder finally stopped hurting enough to get back after it. If it flares up again I will be getting an MRI.
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Posted: 7/18/2014 6:56:07 AM EDT
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#NoobGains what, whaaaaat?! I'm fully expecting to hit a brick wall at some point. And I think that... Yet weight I thought was heavy 6mo ago is my warmup sets, and I let my form get all sloppy with it.
Speaking of, I still can't clean without looking retarded.
I should really read a book or something. You should watch lots of videos. |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 6:57:13 AM EDT
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First day back at gym today since CW4. Shoulder finally stopped hurting enough to get back after it. If it flares up again I will be getting an MRI. It's ok. I will still let you make sushi if you can't compete. 
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Posted: 7/18/2014 12:15:41 PM EDT
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First day back at gym today since CW4. Shoulder finally stopped hurting enough to get back after it. If it flares up again I will be getting an MRI. It's ok. I will still let you make sushi if you can't compete. I will always compete. No pain no gain. #peeplyfe |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 4:35:31 PM EDT
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Last day of low rep/heavy week...Vanity Day
Close Grip Bench 1x10x135 Warm up 1x6x225 1x5x275 1x5x315 1x1x365 Woot - New PR 1x5x315 Seated Preacher Curls (with easy curl bar) 1x10x85 1x5x125 1x4x145 Skull Crushers 2x10x110 1x11x110 Dumbbell Hammer Curls 1x8x80 1x8x85 1x8x90 Then some misc burnout on various machines. |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 5:46:12 PM EDT
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Last day of low rep/heavy week...Vanity Day Close Grip Bench 1x10x135 Warm up 1x6x225 1x5x275 1x5x315 1x1x365 Woot - New PR 1x5x315 Seated Preacher Curls (with easy curl bar) 1x10x85 1x5x125 1x4x145 Skull Crushers 2x10x110 1x11x110 Dumbbell Hammer Curls 1x8x80 1x8x85 1x8x90 Then some misc burnout on various machines. Your numbers make me feel weak. Go do some cardiovascular and lose those gains.
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Posted: 7/18/2014 5:57:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Your numbers make me feel weak. Go do some cardiovascular and lose those gains. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: snip Your numbers make me feel weak. Go do some cardiovascular and lose those gains. I really need to find someone to run with. I just can't seem to find the time and motivation. If I can turn it into a habit, where I feel bad about not doing it like I did with lifting, it will fall into place. |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 6:21:39 PM EDT
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Missed yesterday's regular gym time, so today to make up.
440 squats, going for 5x5, got 5,5,4,2,2. Should have no problem nailing it down within the next two sessions and moving on up again. 115 OHP, 5x5, good to go. 335 DL, 1.5, good to go. I'm pondering trying to go for a 500 single rep squat in the next couple weeks, if the timing works out. Theoretically, I should be able to do 500+ for a single. |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 7:05:30 PM EDT
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I really need to find someone to run with. I just can't seem to find the time and motivation. If I can turn it into a habit, where I feel bad about not doing it like I did with lifting, it will fall into place. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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snip Your numbers make me feel weak. Go do some cardiovascular and lose those gains.
I really need to find someone to run with. I just can't seem to find the time and motivation. If I can turn it into a habit, where I feel bad about not doing it like I did with lifting, it will fall into place. Running just sucks, It always has and always will. You just get used to the suck.
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Posted: 7/18/2014 8:34:33 PM EDT
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Front squats
135#5r5s Deadlift 265#5r 300#3r 330#9r Barbell Calf Raises 235#5r4s |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 8:41:39 PM EDT
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glass of Ice, 1/2 of a lime, topped with vodka.
Serious business. 
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Posted: 7/18/2014 9:07:08 PM EDT
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glass of Ice, 1/2 of a lime, topped with vodka. Serious business. That's my preferred casino drink. Lots of reasons, mostly to do with the fact that it's not a shot (so they'll serve it free), it's strong and bartenders tend to over pour it, it looks like a cheapskate drink (important w/ poker), quality tends to be predictable and you can't really fuck it up, and it's easy to suck it down and bounce if the table gets cold. Though I usually go with lemon. |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 10:12:29 PM EDT
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All you people structuring your workouts. I'm going to have to go buy a book or something.
 Until then, I've just been doing bench press, squats, dumbbell exercises, push ups, sit ups and chin ups. 
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Posted: 7/18/2014 10:13:25 PM EDT
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All you people structuring your workouts. I'm going to have to go buy a book or something. Until then, I've just been doing bench press, squats, dumbbell exercises, push ups, sit ups and chin ups. DO THE FRAN.
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Posted: 7/18/2014 10:15:26 PM EDT
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All you people structuring your workouts. I'm going to have to go buy a book or something. Until then, I've just been doing bench press, squats, dumbbell exercises, push ups, sit ups and chin ups. DO THE FRAN. Did you mean: Flan? Seriously though... 
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Posted: 7/18/2014 11:45:57 PM EDT
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All you people structuring your workouts. I'm going to have to go buy a book or something. Until then, I've just been doing bench press, squats, dumbbell exercises, push ups, sit ups and chin ups. If you don't have a program you won't progress as fast. |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 11:55:10 PM EDT
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iso: motivator, trainer and program in setx.
in the mean time, tall glass of dissssssaronno |
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Posted: 7/18/2014 11:58:09 PM EDT
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All you people structuring your workouts. I'm going to have to go buy a book or something. Until then, I've just been doing bench press, squats, dumbbell exercises, push ups, sit ups and chin ups. If you don't have a program you won't progress as fast. Recommended programs? |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:01:40 AM EDT
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All you people structuring your workouts. I'm going to have to go buy a book or something. Until then, I've just been doing bench press, squats, dumbbell exercises, push ups, sit ups and chin ups. If you don't have a program you won't progress as fast. Recommended programs? Yes, this is pertnant to my intarests. Especially if I don't need a gym membership. But i'd totally buy one.. if i'd use it |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:06:14 AM EDT
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All you people structuring your workouts. I'm going to have to go buy a book or something. Until then, I've just been doing bench press, squats, dumbbell exercises, push ups, sit ups and chin ups. If you don't have a program you won't progress as fast. Recommended programs? The 3x5 level sets has been working very well for me. I'm probably 7-8mo in now, and I'm well over double my starting weight on everything except bench, which seems to progress the slowest. But you MUST hit the weights and give 100% three times a week. The two day rest is where my biggest gains come, but I don't think that would happen if I didn't hit it hard the week before. But I dunno, because I'm a dummy and haven't just bought a cheap book. I'm going solely off one read-through of a poorly written PDF collection of internet posts of people talking about the book.
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:08:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Recommended programs? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: All you people structuring your workouts. I'm going to have to go buy a book or something. Until then, I've just been doing bench press, squats, dumbbell exercises, push ups, sit ups and chin ups. If you don't have a program you won't progress as fast. Recommended programs? |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:10:42 AM EDT
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The 3x5 level sets has been working very well for me. I'm probably 7-8mo in now, and I'm well over double my starting weight on everything except bench, which seems to progress the slowest. But you MUST hit the weights and give 100% three times a week. The two day rest is where my biggest gains come, but I don't think that would happen if I didn't hit it hard the week before. But I dunno, because I'm a dummy and haven't just bought a cheap book. I'm going solely off one read-through of a poorly written PDF collection of internet posts of people talking about the book. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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All you people structuring your workouts. I'm going to have to go buy a book or something. Until then, I've just been doing bench press, squats, dumbbell exercises, push ups, sit ups and chin ups. If you don't have a program you won't progress as fast. Recommended programs? The 3x5 level sets has been working very well for me. I'm probably 7-8mo in now, and I'm well over double my starting weight on everything except bench, which seems to progress the slowest. But you MUST hit the weights and give 100% three times a week. The two day rest is where my biggest gains come, but I don't think that would happen if I didn't hit it hard the week before. But I dunno, because I'm a dummy and haven't just bought a cheap book. I'm going solely off one read-through of a poorly written PDF collection of internet posts of people talking about the book. 3x5 is what what I'm doing now on most everything. I did try Starting Strength for a little while and saw a 20 lbs increase in my bench, but then I fell off the wagon.
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:12:59 AM EDT
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I've been doing Stronglifts 5x5 since mid December...now, with that said, my squat progress is a bigtime anomaly, but you ought to easily make it a good ways into the 200s before you start missing reps, and you WILL get stronger at all of the lifts, damn fast. It'll feel silly at first, but as weight gets added over the course of weeks, that'll pass. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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All you people structuring your workouts. I'm going to have to go buy a book or something. Until then, I've just been doing bench press, squats, dumbbell exercises, push ups, sit ups and chin ups. If you don't have a program you won't progress as fast. Recommended programs? I'm reading into this right now. So far, I like it. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:15:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm reading into this right now. So far, I like it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: All you people structuring your workouts. I'm going to have to go buy a book or something. Until then, I've just been doing bench press, squats, dumbbell exercises, push ups, sit ups and chin ups. If you don't have a program you won't progress as fast. Recommended programs? I'm reading into this right now. So far, I like it. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:21:21 AM EDT
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Don't buy a gym membership unless you're single, it's literally within a few miles of your house or work, and they have high quality weights, bars, and bench/racks that you don't want to shell out the money to buy yourself.
Careful with crossfit gyms. They generally have good gear, but you don't need to be around that shenanigans. Go on Craigslist and buy somebody's old Chinese bench and weight set. Make sure the rack has a high position for squats. You'll pay $1/lb or less, and it'll be worth exactly the same when you're done with it, which will be at least 6mo, depending. Then buy and read Rippetoe's Starting Strength (note: I'm dumb, and have not actually done this for some crazy reason). Keep a log and do your lifts. Perfect form, every rep, no excuses. Add weight very time. Yes, it's supposed to burn like crazy. Diet? No soda (no, not diet either), no candy, try to get more protein than carbs, and fuck the rest of it. Unless you're really fat, in which case you need cardio and portion control. In 6mo, you'll have a better idea of what you need to do and can think about focusing in on things. Do not expect your body to look much different. That takes years unless you're 17, or a genetic mutant, or using drugs. But you will get stronger, and it will happen quickly if you put in the work. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:27:45 AM EDT
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Don't buy a gym membership unless you're single, it's literally within a few miles of your house or work, and they have high quality weights, bars, and bench/racks that you don't want to shell out the money to buy yourself. Careful with crossfit gyms. They generally have good gear, but you don't need to be around that shenanigans. Go on Craigslist and buy somebody's old Chinese bench and weight set. Make sure the rack has a high position for squats. You'll pay $1/lb or less, and it'll be worth exactly the same when you're done with it, which will be at least 6mo, depending. Then buy and read Rippetoe's Starting Strength (note: I'm dumb, and have not actually done this for some crazy reason). Keep a log and do your lifts. Perfect form, every rep, no excuses. Add weight very time. Yes, it's supposed to burn like crazy. Diet? No soda (no, not diet either), no candy, try to get more protein than carbs, and fuck the rest of it. Unless you're really fat, in which case you need cardio and portion control. In 6mo, you'll have a better idea of what you need to do and can think about focusing in on things. Do not expect your body to look much different. That takes years unless you're 17, or a genetic mutant, or using drugs. But you will get stronger, and it will happen quickly if you put in the work. 1. I have a gym about 6 miles from the house. I have no idea what it's like inside. I haven't been in a gym in... 7 years? 2. and not have a spotter? 3. i already eat 2x the protein, if not 3x the protein than i do carbs. I do drink soda, but not often. I do not eat candy or cake or pie or any shit like that, except on occasion. maybe once a month? You've seen me, I don't think i'm fat, but maybe "skinny fat" I don't care if i look different, I just don't want to embarrass myself as badly next year. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:31:43 AM EDT
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Don't buy a gym membership unless you're single, it's literally within a few miles of your house or work, and they have high quality weights, bars, and bench/racks that you don't want to shell out the money to buy yourself. Yup, single. There are a few gyms that are on the way to work, open 24/7, and within a few miles of home. The general problem is that they usually have Smith Machines instead of more free weights. There is a Gold's Gym nearby, but Gold's is pricy. Careful with crossfit gyms. They generally have good gear, but you don't need to be around that shenanigans. We have one. It's also very pricy at around $100/ month IIRC.  Plus, way out of my way.
Go on Craigslist and buy somebody's old Chinese bench and weight set. Make sure the rack has a high position for squats. You'll pay $1/lb or less, and it'll be worth exactly the same when you're done with it, which will be at least 6mo, depending. I live in the 2nd story of a 1 bedroom apartment. My own Home Gym is a no-go. Don't really want to get a house yet because I don't think I want to live here for more than 5 years from now. Then buy and read Rippetoe's Starting Strength (note: I'm dumb, and have not actually done this for some crazy reason). Keep a log and do your lifts. Perfect form, every rep, no excuses. Add weight very time. Yes, it's supposed to burn like crazy. Diet? No soda (no, not diet either), no candy, try to get more protein than carbs, and fuck the rest of it. Unless you're really fat, in which case you need cardio and portion control. Got my diet covered. I used to weigh 260, down to 180. I rarely eat sugary stuff unless on vacation or whatever. No sodas except for CW. Mostly drink water or tea. I even went as far to remove my cup of coffee and toast in the morning. I also try to minimize as much processed foods as possible. In 6mo, you'll have a better idea of what you need to do and can think about focusing in on things. Do not expect your body to look much different. That takes years unless you're 17, or a genetic mutant, or using drugs. But you will get stronger, and it will happen quickly if you put in the work. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:33:53 AM EDT
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You've seen me, I don't think i'm fat, but maybe "skinny fat" I don't care if i look different, I just don't want to embarrass myself as badly next year. I know those feels, bro. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:34:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 1. I have a gym about 6 miles from the house. I have no idea what it's like inside. I haven't been in a gym in... 7 years? 2. and not have a spotter? 3. i already eat 2x the protein, if not 3x the protein than i do carbs. I do drink soda, but not often. I do not eat candy or cake or pie or any shit like that, except on occasion. maybe once a month? You've seen me, I don't think i'm fat, but maybe "skinny fat" I don't care if i look different, I just don't want to embarrass myself as badly next year. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Don't buy a gym membership unless you're single, it's literally within a few miles of your house or work, and they have high quality weights, bars, and bench/racks that you don't want to shell out the money to buy yourself. Careful with crossfit gyms. They generally have good gear, but you don't need to be around that shenanigans. Go on Craigslist and buy somebody's old Chinese bench and weight set. Make sure the rack has a high position for squats. You'll pay $1/lb or less, and it'll be worth exactly the same when you're done with it, which will be at least 6mo, depending. Then buy and read Rippetoe's Starting Strength (note: I'm dumb, and have not actually done this for some crazy reason). Keep a log and do your lifts. Perfect form, every rep, no excuses. Add weight very time. Yes, it's supposed to burn like crazy. Diet? No soda (no, not diet either), no candy, try to get more protein than carbs, and fuck the rest of it. Unless you're really fat, in which case you need cardio and portion control. In 6mo, you'll have a better idea of what you need to do and can think about focusing in on things. Do not expect your body to look much different. That takes years unless you're 17, or a genetic mutant, or using drugs. But you will get stronger, and it will happen quickly if you put in the work. 1. I have a gym about 6 miles from the house. I have no idea what it's like inside. I haven't been in a gym in... 7 years? 2. and not have a spotter? 3. i already eat 2x the protein, if not 3x the protein than i do carbs. I do drink soda, but not often. I do not eat candy or cake or pie or any shit like that, except on occasion. maybe once a month? You've seen me, I don't think i'm fat, but maybe "skinny fat" I don't care if i look different, I just don't want to embarrass myself as badly next year. 2. The spotter bars on the power rack are precisely why it's the only rack at my gym that's safe for me to do my work load squats in. If I can't get up out of the hole, all I have to do is come forward onto my toes at the bottom, and the bar lands on the spotter bars as gentle as can be. The "safety bars" on the squat racks are fixed, and not at the correct height for me. I've not had to have a spotter for bench, yet, although I do know a few of the more serious lifters at the gym, and if I needed one, I'd be good to go. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:38:52 AM EDT
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You've seen me, I don't think i'm fat, but maybe "skinny fat" I don't care if i look different, I just don't want to embarrass myself as badly next year. I know those feels, bro. 6'2 220 35 at the waist can squeeze in 34
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:47:26 AM EDT
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You've seen me, I don't think i'm fat, but maybe "skinny fat" I don't care if i look different, I just don't want to embarrass myself as badly next year. I know those feels, bro. 6'2 220 35 at the waist can squeeze in 34 6'0" 185 32 at waist. I can wear medium sized shirts comfortably, but now have to buy large shirts to conceal carry without printing. Speaking of shirts, I got these made: 
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Posted: 7/19/2014 12:49:06 AM EDT
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You've seen me, I don't think i'm fat, but maybe "skinny fat" I don't care if i look different, I just don't want to embarrass myself as badly next year. I know those feels, bro. 6'2 220 35 at the waist can squeeze in 34 6'0" 185 32 at waist. I can wear medium sized shirts comfortably, but now have to buy large shirts to conceal carry without printing. Speaking of shirts, I got these made: https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5559/14684773434_db2d0ba108_b.jpg I saw on fb
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Posted: 7/19/2014 1:02:28 AM EDT
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With 3x5 level sets, you don't need a spotter or a fancy rack as long as you're not a tard about it.
Because you're trying to get max weight but for 3x5, you're always going to be well below your one rep max, whatever that is, and don't even bother trying to find out because it'll change next week anyhow. Keep a log and start a little low. If you can do all fifteen lifts and keep perfect form, that's what you want. You'll know quite well if you can't get more than 3-4 reps on the final set because you'll lose form and jut try to force it. And then you just stop. Like I said, don't be a tard. And shit, worst case, if you have to drop the bar, whatever. Besides, the only lift where it's really dangerous is bench, and everything has chicken bars on it anyhow now. The days of a flat bench with two little Y-struts and that's it are pretty much done. I encourage you to be safe, of course, and I sure as shit don't want anyone getting hurt, but until you start playing around with max lifts (and for what we want, there's no point), you don't *need* a high end squat rack. Just don't cheat your form, go full range of motion, execute perfectly, and know when to call it if you can't get the last rep. Then come back in two days when you've unfucked yourself. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 2:57:17 AM EDT
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Guess I'm gonna Geissele up the Bukkake carbine.
Replace 16" M4 1/9 twist barrel with a lightweight 16" 1/7 twist middy barrel Replace MI rail with 13" G-rail MK4 in black Replace TA31 ACOG with Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10X32 FFP w/ MRAD reticule and exposed turrets. Probably in an ADM one piece mount. 
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Posted: 7/19/2014 7:26:01 AM EDT
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Don't buy a gym membership unless you're single, it's literally within a few miles of your house or work, and they have high quality weights, bars, and bench/racks that you don't want to shell out the money to buy yourself. Careful with crossfit gyms. They generally have good gear, but you don't need to be around that shenanigans. Go on Craigslist and buy somebody's old Chinese bench and weight set. Make sure the rack has a high position for squats. You'll pay $1/lb or less, and it'll be worth exactly the same when you're done with it, which will be at least 6mo, depending. Then buy and read Rippetoe's Starting Strength (note: I'm dumb, and have not actually done this for some crazy reason). Keep a log and do your lifts. Perfect form, every rep, no excuses. Add weight very time. Yes, it's supposed to burn like crazy. Diet? No soda (no, not diet either), no candy, try to get more protein than carbs, and fuck the rest of it. Unless you're really fat, in which case you need cardio and portion control. In 6mo, you'll have a better idea of what you need to do and can think about focusing in on things. Do not expect your body to look much different. That takes years unless you're 17, or a genetic mutant, or using drugs. But you will get stronger, and it will happen quickly if you put in the work. This!!!! |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 7:31:50 AM EDT
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Don't buy a gym membership unless you're single, it's literally within a few miles of your house or work, and they have high quality weights, bars, and bench/racks that you don't want to shell out the money to buy yourself. Yup, single. There are a few gyms that are on the way to work, open 24/7, and within a few miles of home. The general problem is that they usually have Smith Machines instead of more free weights. There is a Gold's Gym nearby, but Gold's is pricy. Careful with crossfit gyms. They generally have good gear, but you don't need to be around that shenanigans. We have one. It's also very pricy at around $100/ month IIRC. Plus, way out of my way.
Go on Craigslist and buy somebody's old Chinese bench and weight set. Make sure the rack has a high position for squats. You'll pay $1/lb or less, and it'll be worth exactly the same when you're done with it, which will be at least 6mo, depending. I live in the 2nd story of a 1 bedroom apartment. My own Home Gym is a no-go. Don't really want to get a house yet because I don't think I want to live here for more than 5 years from now. Then buy and read Rippetoe's Starting Strength (note: I'm dumb, and have not actually done this for some crazy reason). Keep a log and do your lifts. Perfect form, every rep, no excuses. Add weight very time. Yes, it's supposed to burn like crazy. Diet? No soda (no, not diet either), no candy, try to get more protein than carbs, and fuck the rest of it. Unless you're really fat, in which case you need cardio and portion control. Got my diet covered. I used to weigh 260, down to 180. I rarely eat sugary stuff unless on vacation or whatever. No sodas except for CW. Mostly drink water or tea. I even went as far to remove my cup of coffee and toast in the morning. I also try to minimize as much processed foods as possible. In 6mo, you'll have a better idea of what you need to do and can think about focusing in on things. Do not expect your body to look much different. That takes years unless you're 17, or a genetic mutant, or using drugs. But you will get stronger, and it will happen quickly if you put in the work. Make sure your gym lets you Deadlift, has bumpers and it's really nice if they you use chalk. Starting Strength is great for beginners. I never did 5x5 but it looks about the same and I like power cleans. It is very important to keep a log and progress like the program tells you. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 7:35:48 AM EDT
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FYI TrojanMan I can see the change SS has made on you.
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Posted: 7/19/2014 9:01:47 AM EDT
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Guess I'm gonna Geissele up the Bukkake carbine. Replace 16" M4 1/9 twist barrel with a lightweight 16" 1/7 twist middy barrel Replace MI rail with 13" G-rail MK4 in black Replace TA31 ACOG with Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10X32 FFP w/ MRAD reticule and exposed turrets. Probably in an ADM one piece mount. https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5563/14688706462_c1239d85f5_b.jpg 18" barrel, rifle length. DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 3:51:44 PM EDT
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Jogged the hardest 5 mile route on Bragg in under 40. Fuck your PRC.  Nice,which route? |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 4:56:37 PM EDT
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Make sure your gym lets you Deadlift, has bumpers and it's really nice if they you use chalk. Starting Strength is great for beginners. I never did 5x5 but it looks about the same and I like power cleans. It is very important to keep a log and progress like the program tells you. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Make sure your gym lets you Deadlift, has bumpers and it's really nice if they you use chalk. Starting Strength is great for beginners. I never did 5x5 but it looks about the same and I like power cleans. It is very important to keep a log and progress like the program tells you. Chalk, I assume to help grip or something? I'll look for Ripp-dude's book tonight. BTW, I tried to deadlift with a Smith Machine. That doesn't work very well.
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18" barrel, rifle length. DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ehhh, I dunno. I'd rather go with the 16" to stay lighter and somewhat shorter. I still plan on getting a suppressor one of these days. |
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Posted: 7/19/2014 4:58:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Chalk, I assume to help grip or something? I'll look for Ripp-dude's book tonight. BTW, I tried to deadlift with a Smith Machine. That doesn't work very well. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Make sure your gym lets you Deadlift, has bumpers and it's really nice if they you use chalk. Starting Strength is great for beginners. I never did 5x5 but it looks about the same and I like power cleans. It is very important to keep a log and progress like the program tells you. Chalk, I assume to help grip or something? I'll look for Ripp-dude's book tonight. BTW, I tried to deadlift with a Smith Machine. That doesn't work very well. |
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