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Fitness |OT5| Intermittent Farting, Wrist Curls and Hammer Strength Machine Spotters
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do these lever weight belts come recommended?
looking for a new one since mine got stolen. seem to be okay, easy to get in and out, same width all the way around..
Definitely.
Hah, why is this?
I've been training for like 26 months and I can barely squat 315lb for reps ;(
It's fucking embarrasing.
How much do you weigh?
I rarely go above 315 when squatting, usually stick to around 2.5 plates :\
220lb(ish)@6'2" ;(
I should be squatting more given how long I've been training, and how much I've squatted in that time (at least 2x per week, often more), and how central I consider squats to my training, and specially given that I can easily deadlift 450lbx5, and can probably hit 5 plates for 1RM with straps.
It feels like bashing my head against the wall. I mean, my bench is awful too, but I don't care because a) I have a bad shoulder b) It's not a squat
At this point I'm sure it's more of a mental issue than anything. I need therapy. I need a shrink who's also a powerlifter.
I do both, but I'm scared to go too heavy on Good Mornings in fear of fucking up my lower back. With RDL I can go much heavier, so they do more of a number on my hams. Also, I'm currently doing high bar squats, so I don't think Good Mornings really help me with those.
Oh, yeah. GMs have to be treated with a lot of respect. I do them super light, I'm at like 105lbx8 and I add 5lb per cycle, whereas I was doing RDLs with 275lb.
220lb(ish)@6'2" ;(
I should be squatting more given how long I've been training, and how much I've squatted in that time (at least 2x per week, often more), and how central I consider squats to my training, and specially given that I can easily deadlift 450lbx5, and can probably hit 5 plates for 1RM with straps.
It feels like bashing my head against the wall. I mean, my bench is awful too, but I don't care because a) I have a bad shoulder b) It's not a squat
That's very peculiar indeed, especially considering you have very respectable DL numbers, implying you have strong hamstrings and lower back. Perhaps you might need to work more on quad and glute strength?
Though my best guess is, you might just have a bad body type for squats. Long legs, short torso?
Yeah, that's me
But I'm also scared shitless of squats. I do my 531 squats on Monday, and usually it ends up ruining my Sunday because I feel such anxiety. I literally can't get them out of my mind.Don't you only absorb around 50g of protein per meal though? Think it needs to be more spread out.
Yeah, that's me
Ah that's unfortunate haha, got dealt a bad hand in that regard.
This may be a silly question, but considering the mental impact it's having on you, why do you feel the need to lift so heavy on squat? I'm not quite sure what your goals are, but if you're just a recreational lifter than I'd argue that we all have weak points, we just have to learn how to work with and around them.
I believe this is a myth. I eat a large majority of my protein in one meal and it hasn't hindered me.
I agree completely, but for me it's mostly about the process, about how all these squats in a way help me become a better person and what I can learn while trying to get better at something I'm naturally not good at (first time I squatted 135lb I couldn't do a single rep).
My goal is to eventually be able to squat 405lb for reps with ease, and hopefully reach for a 5 plate squat, even if it's just a single. It'll take years, but I'm willing to do what it takes. It's just something I need to do; I feel truly compelled. I would never forgive myself if I allowed myself to give up on that. All my life I have been very mediocre and weak-willed. Squats are sort of a way of teaching me how not to be like that, of reminding me that I have to work hard and that life is sometimes supposed to be hard, and that we who are fortunate to live in developed or quasi developed countries often have truly pampered lives in many ways.
I'm really not naturally good at anything, so I like doing difficult things and grinding my way out of mediocrity. I guess the squat has become sort of a challenge in that way, almost like a metaphor of life. It's gotten to a point in which I almost have some sort of mystical thing going on with it, even if I'm not at all religious or spiritual in any way. I mean, this is what I usually listen to before my heavy squat sets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvWXCKygxJQ
220lb(ish)@6'2" ;(
I should be squatting more given how long I've been training, and how much I've squatted in that time (at least 2x per week, often more), and how central I consider squats to my training, and specially given that I can easily deadlift 450lbx5, and can probably hit 5 plates for 1RM with straps.
It feels like bashing my head against the wall. I mean, my bench is awful too, but I don't care because a) I have a bad shoulder b) It's not a squat
At this point I'm sure it's more of a mental issue than anything. I need therapy. I need a shrink who's also a powerlifter.
I know that feel. I thought for the past month I couldn't bench a plate. My friend told me to just do a 35+10 instead to trick myself into thinking ok I'm only benching 35 lbs since the 10 is hidden. Last night I tried it and benched 135 for 3x5 felt so good.
BronzeWolf
Banned
Second day of Keto is over. There was a rough patch on the afternoon but I am feeling very well overall:
Calories 2,252
Carbs 36
Fat 154
Protein 156
Sodium 5,626
Potassium 311
Magnesium 400
That's a 750cal deficit from maintenance! And I literally can not eat more today! I guess it's because today is rest day on Advanced novice SS. I have drunk so much water today, it's crazy
Calories 2,252
Carbs 36
Fat 154
Protein 156
Sodium 5,626
Potassium 311
Magnesium 400
That's a 750cal deficit from maintenance! And I literally can not eat more today! I guess it's because today is rest day on Advanced novice SS. I have drunk so much water today, it's crazy
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
I was shitting/farting like a human septic tank for three days straight from all the excess protein I was ingesting...now you will share the same fate.
My coworkers hated me, and I laughed and laughed.
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
Thought this was a cool photo my buddy took.
I don't know, to me it seems kind of weird that the human body would work like that to be honest. Early man wasn't able to spread his protein intake out, if he went a couple of days and finally got a big kill and some beef I have trouble thinking the body would just let that protein go to waste.
If it were true it would mean eating a 16oz steak is pretty much pointless, since there's 80-100g of protein in it.
Yeah I'm like that right now, I got around 280-300 grams today and I wasn't even really trying to go that high just worked out that way...all on 1900 calories.
Actually the myth states it's 30g per meal. But like I said, it's a myth. Your body will absorb practically anything you feed it. You can feed it 300g of protein in a one sitting and it will be absorbed, it just takes a little bit longer.
There is a limit however to how big of an anabolic response you can get from protein at a given meal. I believe Layne Norton has said, that something in the region of 40g of protein in a meal will pretty much max out the anabolic response. So in that case it makes sense to not eat all your protein in one sitting (there are also other reasons of course). But this doesn't mean that you need to eat 6 meals a day either, plenty of people get good results with just 3 meals per day.
So yes, it's a myth. Your body will absorb every nutrient you will feed it unless you have some medical issue.
Chittagong
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Thanks for the glutes/hams suggestions guys, I will try them out today and let you know.
Noema, I am with you, long legs and short torso, and my squat is ridiculously disproportionately weak compared to my deadlift. Also, squat always fills me with dread. I even squatted with a stack of small plates for ages instead of putting a big plate on!
Noema, I am with you, long legs and short torso, and my squat is ridiculously disproportionately weak compared to my deadlift. Also, squat always fills me with dread. I even squatted with a stack of small plates for ages instead of putting a big plate on!
Lucky. Nothing like that seems to be in my area. I'll be putting something together myself one day I hope though. It's definitely near the top of my list for reasons to train.
I appreciate the response, might have to look into those noodles lol
Also i'm glad to hear the bars don't mess with your glucose levels, I was just concerned about ya after reading those comments
I appreciate the concern for sure. It definitely spikes a bit more than I'd expect from 10 grams of carbs, but that's likely because being so low carb some of that protein is getting converted to sugar.
Spiritreaver
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I just threw some frozzen cherries into my food processor.
HOLY SHIT YUMMY.
Ugh I still need to cook those flax bars.
HOLY SHIT YUMMY.
Ugh I still need to cook those flax bars.
KiwiLannister
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Joined the gym again after not going for a year. Doing a 3 day full body split, been a bit lazy at recording the reps I managed for most lifts, for some reason the only lift I've ever cared about is my squat (probably why it is as strong as my deadlift).
Goals basically being a combination of firstly, getting stronger, and secondly, being able to dunk. I'm 6'3 and can grab the rim so I'm not far off. Does gaf have any recommended exercises etc for gaining vertical? Anything not involving a clean preferably.
If I want to dunk sooner rather than later, I take it cutting will probably help more than bulking? I'm 85kg atm (so basically skinny-fat).
Goals basically being a combination of firstly, getting stronger, and secondly, being able to dunk. I'm 6'3 and can grab the rim so I'm not far off. Does gaf have any recommended exercises etc for gaining vertical? Anything not involving a clean preferably.
If I want to dunk sooner rather than later, I take it cutting will probably help more than bulking? I'm 85kg atm (so basically skinny-fat).
Go_Ly_Dow
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Yeah, way too expensive.
£1.50 a bar would be my limit. Would love to try them so hope they officially start supplying them here.
SpaceBridge
Member
Pretty psyched for today, first day of SS routine. Decided I'm gonna do 3 sets of squats with just the bar, then on the last two I'll add 10 lbs plates to each side and see that how goes. Still not sure how deadlifts work but I convinced a buddy to come along to check my form. Then I'll do presses. Feeling anxious but positive. I'll post my impressions later.
Pretty psyched for today, first day of SS routine. Decided I'm gonna do 3 sets of squats with just the bar, then on the last two I'll add 10 lbs plates to each side and see that how goes. Still not sure how deadlifts work but I convinced a buddy to come along to check my form. Then I'll do presses. Feeling anxious but positive. I'll post my impressions later.
Your Fitness life is about to get a 100 times more exciting.
After a couple of weeks you'll LOVE them and you'll feel very accomplished as you start breaking PRs left and right.
You are gonna make it.
I am trying intermittent fasting this week as my fat loss has been stalled out for over a month and I am trying to kick it in the ass. So far my energy levels have been through the roof and I find myself having a hard time going to sleep. I am still eating around 2000 calories and over 200 grams of protien a day. The biggest problem so far is I have not really pooped in two days and all of this is gonna come out of me at some point.
For anyone who has done it, I can't really lift fasted as I workout around 7PM, does anyone know how much of an impact this will have on fatloss? I cannot seem to find info on this anywhere.
For anyone who has done it, I can't really lift fasted as I workout around 7PM, does anyone know how much of an impact this will have on fatloss? I cannot seem to find info on this anywhere.
SpaceBridge
Member
The goal here is to overcome my plateau, break thought my strength limits, push my body further. If I get bigger, awesome. The theory sounds good. I need to see it for myself.
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New OHP PR last night. As much as I feel like I'm not making a ton of progress, numbers don't lie.
Poindexter
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Can someone recommend me a good assistance exercise for Bench Press on 5/3/1 BBB. Right now I'm doing weighted dips as my assistance, but all my other lifts have skyrocketd and my bench press has stalled hard.
FallingEdge
Member
You guys are definitely the ones I'm trying to play catchup too. I will get there one day!
I like!
Thought this was a cool photo my buddy took.
I like!
close grip bench for dat tricep strength.
With BBB shouldn't you be doing the 531 sets of bench press then 5x10 bench press and then a rowing movement? Where is the room for any extra assistance work
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
lol I've already begun bulking. In fact, I believe I gained like 3 pounds last week. Albeit I was swamped with work and could not exercise much at all, but still. Having a hard time not overeating on this bulk, as I want to gain as little fat as possible, so it's a balancing act sometimes with how much I can eat.
I didn't realize just how easily I can eat 3000+ calories every single day.
Let's get some Quest Bar talk up in here. I have had my first tastes, with Peanut Butter Supreme and Apple Pie. Both microwaved 10 seconds.
I need to try PB Supreme again for a full review. I think I need to up the microwave time for that one to 15 seconds, but it tasted pretty good. Apple Pie IMHO is a little on the too-sweet side. I might not microwave the next one which I think will help with that.
I need to try PB Supreme again for a full review. I think I need to up the microwave time for that one to 15 seconds, but it tasted pretty good. Apple Pie IMHO is a little on the too-sweet side. I might not microwave the next one which I think will help with that.
I hear ya Boogie. I can eat 6,000 calories a day and not break a sweat.
I'm ALWAYS down for quest bar talk! I may be the only one who doesn't microwave. I actually prefer them cold. All of them. Apple pie and PB Supreme are both top five. Good choices.
I'm ALWAYS down for quest bar talk! I may be the only one who doesn't microwave. I actually prefer them cold. All of them. Apple pie and PB Supreme are both top five. Good choices.
legit lol'd
Poindexter
Member
Does it have to be a rowing movement? I have seen that recommended, but I'm not sure. And my copy of the ebook doesn't go over the BBB template. Currently I do the following:
Bench Press 5/3/1
Bench Press 5x10 @ 50%
5x10 Weighted Dips
I was looking for something to replace the weighted dips since I'm stalling. But if a rowing movement is required on BP days then that may be my problem.
Forgot about that one. Thanks.
FallingEdge
Member
It isn't that it is required, it is about achieving balance with your body. Doing a rowing motion is recommended because the bench is a push and rowing would be a pull. On top of that, strong lats/back can help you with your bench. Where do you tend to stall out on the bench?
I don't nuke them, but I don't eat them cold. They sit in my bag until I take them out. The inside of my bag warms them up a bit.
Poindexter
Member
I do rows on my back day as asssistance and I also do random sets of widegrip pullups throughout the week. Don't know if that's optimal but in 5/3/1 Jim recommends doing a shitload of pullups throughout the week. I don't know if that's optimal with BBB though. I don't go crazy, but I'll randomly do a set during my rest time.
When I fail on bench it's always about halfway up. I feel like my arms are the weak part of the equation. They always feel more tired than my chest. I rarely fail though since I tend to workout alone and I read Jim Wendler saying to always leave at least 1 good rep in the tank.
I've had to reset my bench weight though and I'm actually getting less reps than I did when I was at this point before I reset.
O.k, this is it, the thread's final countdown. It has some hours of life left, this and next page, plus whatever the mods allow past post 20k.
As I pack things up and prepare for OT6, I want to thank everyone for the nice times we've had and looking forward to more fitness talk in the new thread.
And before the thread goes supernova, here is my mod-approved ass progress pic:
As I pack things up and prepare for OT6, I want to thank everyone for the nice times we've had and looking forward to more fitness talk in the new thread.
And before the thread goes supernova, here is my mod-approved ass progress pic:
damn you all if you leave alone in the ass pic fest, lol
FallingEdge
Member
http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/2013/07/22/narrow-your-thinking-for-a-bigger-bench-press/
Nice little article that might help you out.
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