https://youtu.be/MACAFPJbe50
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Father's Day is coming and I find these cool things that I would like to receive... Probably will have to buy them myself. I already ordered the zippo pipe lighter. Hope you like it too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m3O7k3kIhk&t=30s
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
On strength gain and weight loss
I have only been lifting since October but I gained a lot of bf and want to lose it but i also want to keep getting stronger. Is it possible to both? Thanks in advance
Monday, 29 May 2017
Back Off Sets For Big
198 lb, male, 25 yo. Lifts: Bench: 225 x 3, 250 x 1 Dead 315 x 5, 370 x 1 Squat 275 x 3, 295 x 1
Goals: Bigger, Faster, Stronger
Tried this today and wanted to get some advice/opinions... i prefer more basic training styles
Squat: 3 x 3, 1 x 10-15, 1 x 15-20 Bench: 3 x 3, 1 x 10-15, 1 x 15-20 Dead: 3 x 3, 1 x 10-15, 1 x 15-20 OHP: 3 x 5 Chins: 10 8 6 4 2(hold 3/4 on last rep)20 seconds rest between each Dips: 10 8 6 4 2 (hold 3/4 on last rep) 20 seconds rest between
Use weight until 3 x 5 can be reached on big lifts, add, start back at 3 x 3.
Eh?
Sunday, 28 May 2017
Do I need rest days in my training for my plan?
Soo hello!
So, I started training a few weeks ago. I am doing upper body, so mostly calisthenics( pushups, situps, pullups,all of these in variations) And adding to that I use weights for chest and bizeps... I am tired in the evening, but dont feel really sore( I train daily) So do I need restdays or does that only apply for heavy liftin'?
Have severely flat feet and therefore poor ankle mobility - need help fixing this to be able to improve squats and play basketball again without being in big time pain for 2-3 days afterwards!
My feet are so flat and the arches are completely collapsed. I have been doing Sean Vigue's power yoga a few times a week to improve ankle mobility. Also have been doing numerous foot & ankle stretches/foam rolling for about about 4 months but my arches are still extremely flat. My squat form has improved this year noticeably but my poor ankle mobility is still preventing me from having 100% perfect form.
If I try to do squats with toes pointed forward I feel a good amount of pain in my ankles. I also sprained my right ankle 4 times back in high school. Now when I try jumping off my right foot I feel a sharp pain in my ankle that shoots up through my shin all the way up to my knee. I have noticed more everyday pain in my right knee this year as well and it's slowly becoming the new normal.
After playing a few games of pickup basketball I can barely walk for about 2 days after. Worst part is, I'm only 25!
I really need help fixing this problem before I completely blow out my knee or tear something. I don't plan on stopping lifting anytime soon, but would like to be able to lift weights for the rest of my life without added pain from my extremely flat feet.
Is anyone else in the same boat who's found a way to fix this? Does daily ankle stretching/foot strengthening exercises eventually fix flat feet or will I need surgery or something?? Thanks!!
Saturday, 27 May 2017
Thursday, 25 May 2017
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Stop Counting Reps And Sets
Hello everyone i am new to this forum, i want to cover a topic to see if people have had similar experiences in there training. I have done loads of different types of training in my lifting career but i fell in love with power lifting and strongman. I don't have any crazy number just yet but i am chasing my first 6 plate deadlift. The idea that i am trying to put across is that when i stopped counting set and reps and instead focused on how the weight "felt" i noticed quite a sharp increase in strength over my lifts. I watched a youtube video on this the other day that probably explains it better. Has anyone else had this experience before?
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Monday, 22 May 2017
Nutrition - Strength Training and Weight Loss
Noob here. I know that to gain muscle you need a calorie surplus. And to lose weight you need a calorie deficit. So how does one eat to gain muscle whilst losing excess body fat? I'm about 30lbs overweight. If I eat at a calorie deficit will my body burn body fat for muscle building? Then once I've lost some body fat I can start taking in more calories and protein to add muscle?
Sunday, 21 May 2017
Weighted Backpack
Hi, I am finding it hard to hold up 15lb weights in each hand when doing various lower body workouts. I really want to use heavy weights to build more muscle in my legs. I tried putting weight discs in a regular backpack (a total of 30lbs) and used that while doing the lower body workouts and I found it more tolerable than holding up the weights in each hand. Question is, is it ok to do this long term? These lower body workouts are 30-40 min (some exercises are on the ground so I wouldn't be carrying the backpack the whole time). I do them twice a week and I workout at home. Thank you in advance for your advice.
Push ups and dips, need help
Just got my left hand burned so i have to do push ups, instead of gym. I want to get the most out of it, and push myself, but i dont know how many push ups to do or if i need restdays for this (strengh training). anyone who can help me with some good tips and maybe with some thing make it more effective. thanks
Saturday, 20 May 2017
10 simple exercises to restore balance to your posture making you physically stronger, mentally sharper
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Friday, 19 May 2017
Weight gain and strength training, is it normal?
So I've been lifting for a while now and just switched to strength. I've noticed that within the first 6 months I jumped from 250 to 280 lbs. I haven't increased in waist size nor any other body part to include thighs and belly. Also I eat very clean and eat enough calories (3000) However I have noticed that I've bulked up and gotten significantly strong. Is it normal?
EMSK: How to have a jawline
I'm 17 years old. I have a weak jawline. I'm not fat. My chin is strong though, but the distance between my neck and my chin is unusually short...
How do I get a chiseled jaw line?
P.S. I know about the chewing gum suggestion but I would rather not do that. I used to have TMJ but my braces fixed that. I really do not want to tempt TMJ again
Thursday, 18 May 2017
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Monday, 15 May 2017
Static holds at point of least leverage?
Assuming the same amount of weight and duration, I'm wondering which of these two approaches would generate greater strength and muscle: 1) Typical range of motion reps or 2) holding movement at the point of least mechanical leverage (i.e. just off chest in a bench press, just off shoulders in shoulder press, etc.?
Seems like the second option would stress muscles for a longer period due to the leverage advantage you lose. This is slightly different than static contractions, which have you hold the movement at the point of greatest leverage (just before lockout in a bench press, etc.) and is what led me to ask the question, since static contractions were apparently shown to be less effective than reps in studies.
Getting Shredded
Good evening, I am new to weight training and have what may seem to you a stupid question. I came across this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQWUBqYcUcM on another sub. At about 29 seconds Rich says “first you gotta get big, then you get shredded”. He then proceeds to buy shit tons of fattening junk food. So my question is how does one turn that fattening junk food into “shredded muscle”? As a newbie, I would think eating good proteins and fat and staying away from Junk would make more sense. Thanks in advance P.S. I know the video is hard to watch, (I first saw it on /r/cringe) but you only need invest a few minutes.
Push ups, and how to hit every musclegroupe
Just got a 2degree burn on my leftfinger, so i had to stop gym training and probably focus on "homeworkout" - Is it effective do 50-100 push ups everyday. I cant grap anything with left hand, so any alternatives to hit biceps?
working with extremely weak muscles
Okay so here's the deal. I'll admit that a few years ago i had a shoulder injury. It really messed me up, mentally and physically. At the time of the injury I didn't really have enough money to see a doctor, get treatment or anything and I was also in a bad place in my life. Anyways, those details don't matter.
The bottom line is, the past year I went to see a doctor and a physical therapist. I found out that my shoulder is mostly okay and I should be able to have about 90% of my strength in it and only need to avoid moving my arms in one specific direction (one that isn't very common luckily).
That being said, currently my back deltoids are all but destroyed, shriveled up and pathetic. In fact I suppose more than just those muscles aren't in good shape as my shoulders don't sit correctly on both sides, or I should say it looks messed up mostly on my right side.
But fuck making excuses, I am tired of looking at this asymmetrical bullshit. I want normality and I will do whatever it takes to get there. So my question is about muscles that have atrophied, shriveled up to the point where they are in absolutely horrible shape. Realistically speaking, can I bring them back to life? Is it possible that they are permanently damaged? Has anyone else experienced a similar situation but they pulled themselves back together?
Specific questions I'd like answers to.
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Is it possible that the muscles are fucked and i'll reach some sort of limitation?
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Anyone that has had a shoulder injury and the doctor recommend you strengthen your muscles, how well did that work out for you? How long did it take to notice a real difference in your once super fucked up shoulder?
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By getting my muscles back up to par can I fix the alignment in my shoulders and have everything sit symmetrical and proportionate again?
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A lot of weight lifting is down right intimidating. The fear of having one small slip up and causing even more irreversible damage to my shoulder is palpable. I want nothing more to get shredded and huge, but I wont jeopardize my ability to move my damn arm. I used to have a lot of pain that would travel all the way down to my hand, absolutely excruciating. Luckily, I've gotten past that point. Can I get myself to the point where I can lift weights safely, without worrying about further injuring myself?
I am dead set on getting to where I need to be and in my mind I will get there no matter what. I could just REALLY use some kind/helpful words of a person who has maybe been through the same thing.
Sunday, 14 May 2017
Question regarding mass
Is it better to use heavier weights with less reps or lighter weights with more reps to gain muscle mass? For context I am 16 and have been training for about 7 months by now. I have been using heavier weights in regards to gaining muscle out of instinct mostly and the inability to find a straight answer through the Internet.
Saturday, 13 May 2017
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Friday, 12 May 2017
Thursday, 11 May 2017
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
How long from 3 to 4 plates on deadlift?
Hey guys, so I finally hit 315 on the deadlift after about a year of on and off training. I started out really really small, so this was a pretty decent achievement :P I've got a bulk diet and lifting schedule planned out for summer. Just wanted to know approx. how long it took you guys to go from 315 to 405 on the deadlift. Obviously there are so many factors that go into it, but I just wanted to know a rough time frame in which it would be possible. I'm still really small lol at 6'0 165 lbs. Planning on bulking during summer. Thanks :)
5.5 months progress/need advice(form check/programming)
Hey guys.
I need some advice on how to proceed with my training. I have strength plateaus and possible form problems. First I'm going to give you guys a little background.
INTRO
I started strength training in November of 2016. I started with 5x5.
Starting Stats Weight: 170 lbs Squat: 60 lbs Deadlift: 90lbs Bench Press: 45lbs
Current Stats Weight: 181 lbs Best Squat: 265 x 4 Deadlift: 295x5/300x4 Bench Press: 142x5
In January I stalled on my squats hard. I mean I was stuck at 195 lbs for a month. I switched my programming, started doing gomad(but a quart instead of a gallon) and started with the Rippetoe squat. Squats shot up and now my newest hurdle is around 260lbs.
Same with Deadlifts. I'm at my first real plateau at 300lbs.
My bench press just fucking sucks. No idea why.
Anyways, when I first started, I went to the gym religiously every other day. But after 5x5 started getting hard, my workouts started getting really long and my plateaus made me unmotivated. I switched to PTW workout, and I progressed for a month. But looking the same in the mirror fucking sucked. Yes I want to be a strong motherfucker, but also I want to feel good about myself. So I started doing my own programming.
So now I'm doing an upper/lower body split each twice a week.
UPPER BODY
Flat barbell bench press 4 x 5
Weighted dips 3 x 5
DB Hammer Curl 3 x 8
Standing barbell curl 4 x 8
Preacher curl 4 x 8
Seated Wrist Curls 3x20
Weighted pull ups 4 x 8
Bent over barbell row 3 x 6
Overhead Press 3 x 5
Hyper extensions 4 x 10
Standing Overhead Tricep Extension 4 x 8
Tricep push down 4 x 8
LOWER BODY
Squats 2 x 5
Deadlifts 1x 5
Rack pulls 3 x 3
Barbell shrug 4 x 8-10
Farmers Walk 3x60ft
ACTION TAKEN?
Right now I'm thinking about a 10% deload on my squat/dead lift and go back down 240/275. The weight feel too friggin heavy.
Here are two videos of my squat for form check.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAs8OT-9BjulPv4FJ2k-Mg
I want advice on where to go from here. Advice on my squat, how I should break my plateaus, criticism of my programming etc....
My goals by the end of the year is to have 405x5 deadlift, 315x5 squat and 225x5 bench press.
All help is much appreciated!! Thanks
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
Mid life crisis advice needed!
Hello. The past 10 years I have stayed relatively healthy competing in triathlon and through a number of other hobbies like bouldering, mountain biking, and hiking.
I could have been very competitive at triathlon but I never trained enough.
My nutrition has had ups and downs of all sorts.
I'm now switching gears and giving up on running due to knee issues and would like to try and find a new routine and better consistency.
My biggest flaws are: I never seem to be able to eat enough, I am rarely consistent and I can't seem to ever put on any weight.
I'm starting Judo and will continue to mountain bike, road bike and climb.
As part of this change I'd like to gain more functional strength and muscle definition. I want to have a healthy appetite and fuel my muscles. I feel like I physically and mentally can not do it and it's blocking my ideas as to where and how to start.
I've done my share of lifting over the years but feel lost this time.
I know this is ambiguous but would love to hear ideas from others that have struggled. Most people see me as the "fit" and "muscular" guy but I see myself as the inconsistent, skinny, and weak dude.
I'm 5'6" and 130lbs. My weight over the last 10 years has stayed between 127-137 depending on various factors but honestly rarely fluctuates beyond 129-132. I believe I was about 140 in college 15 years ago when all I did was lift. I had no cardiovascular strength to speak of.
Thanks for random thoughts in advance!
Should I do flat bench or incline/decline bench for GSLP?
I'm a beginner weightlifter who started with the GSLP program two weeks ago. I've been doing the hypertrophy variant he describes in the book, and I've been enjoying it a lot.
But I noticed that there's another similar variant in the book that alternates between incline and decline bench press instead of using flat bench press (on bench press days).
I've heard that angled presses hit the chest more and also put less stress on your shoulders, so I'm considering switching over. Like many of you, I want to get chest muscle more than any other muscle group. Should I switch over?
Excessive Upper Body Strength Loss After Short Lay Offs
I am wondering if anyone has any input or advice for me because this issue is starting to affect my motivation to continue lifting weights. The issue is that I seem to lose upper body strength much more rapidly than I do compared to other lifters whenever I take a break from lifting.
To be clear, this severe strength loss is most prevalent when I bench. My strength on certain accessory movements (primarily back exercises) has stayed fairly consistent, but I have lost a little strength in other movements (overhead press, weighted dips, curls). I never seem to lose an excessive amount of strength on my squat after lay offs which I find curious although I definitely lose some which is to be expected. These are trends that I have noticed over the course of several years of my lifting.
I normally weigh around 150 and at my peak can bench press 240 pounds. A few days ago I went to the gym after having only lifted two times in the last month and based on the rep ranges I was hitting, I would estimate that I maybe could have maxed out at 180-190 if not less. Today I went to the gym again and I was around the same strength. I have a training partner who has lifted at the exact same times as me (maybe a few workouts less even) and only done the same exercises and rep schemes that I have done over the past several months. We both took a month break due to school getting hectic, but today we lifted together, and I would estimate that he was only about ten pounds weaker on bench press than his max. Many people online talk about how resting is good for strength and report hitting PR's after taking a week long break from benching, but in my experience I have lost up to about 30 pounds pounds off my bench press from a week of not benching (based off the reps I did; I do not max out frequently).
Does anyone have any thoughts? Currently, I do not notice a significant loss of muscle, so it appears to be a neurological issue, not an issue with atrophy of my muscles. I'm very curious to hear what you guys think. I know the best solution to avoid this happening is to be consistent with my workouts and use deload weeks instead of not showing up to the gym at all, but I just find it very odd and discouraging that I lose this much upper body strength in such a short time compared to other lifters I know.
Thanks for reading and your input.
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Monday, 8 May 2017
Increasing functional strength for self defense
I just got called to serve an LDS mission in a city called Reynosa, Mexico. It's a very dangerous city and I'd like to increase my strength and ability so that if worse comes to worst I'm in a decent situation. I'm not looking for fights but it could very well be a possibility in this area.
I'm about 5' 10", and almost 200lbs. I'm a pretty solid build and just want to refine my workout so that I can be able to not be a wimp when I leave in September. Any advice?
Sunday, 7 May 2017
Need help with working out
Im a fourteen year old male and im a lot weaker than most people i know. I want to start working out at home to gain some muscle, but im not sure how to start. I was wondering if anyone here could have help me make a work out routine or plan
Full powerlifting competition video at Danish Powerlifting Nationals :)
https://youtu.be/tDm9MamjOys
Saturday, 6 May 2017
Heartbroken Teen Knows Dad Cant Afford Dream Prom Gown, But Has No Clue Its There
https://youtu.be/EK11_Kxog-k
Friday, 5 May 2017
Thursday, 4 May 2017
[Question] Need advice for cheap chains, gym floor matting.
Bought an adjustable squat rack for my house wanted to look into getting some chains and I know it's probably cheaper to just go to the hardware store, but what exactly should I look for? Also was wondering if there was a cheap alternative to gym floor matting for my garage?
Any dad bloggers that write about photography?
G'day fellow dad's,
I'm a stay at home dad and I write about photography on my blog.
Wondering if there are any dads here that did the same and wanted to connect and share ideas?
Returning soldier surprises daughter in the hallway at Graham Elementary
https://youtu.be/VO-J6GAJlVE
Wednesday, 3 May 2017
EMSKR: Readings for expectant fathers
Looking for good readings for expectant fathers. My wife and I are finally expecting after a lengthy endeavor to reproduce. I'm 35, a USMC veteran, make a living with my hands and my head, and have a somewhat old-school philosophy of learning and growing. I'd like to find some literature with ideas of the basic "things to expect", traditional parenting techniques that don't work, non intuitive skills that do work, meaningful peer reviewed studies and insightful anecdotal stories.
Thanks
Tuesday, 2 May 2017
Jimmy Kimmel Reveals Details of His Son’s Birth & Heart Disease
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmWWoMcGmo0
Monday, 1 May 2017
EMSK your own car!
I work a job where one of tasks is helping motorists. I cannot tell you how many times I have had to show grown men how to pop the hood of their car. No one expects the average person be ASE certified but FFS guys learn how to change a tire, check your oil, check your tires, jump your car, etc.
Calling your mom asking her how to put the jumper cables on is embarrassing.
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