https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QloHmNBGX8k
Sunday, 31 March 2019
Advice for an obese almost-beginner?
I’m a 5’5”, 26 yr old woman and have been obese for most of my life (Current weight is 107.4 kg). In the past few years I’ve had phases of trying to eat clean and going to the gym by myself (using mostly the elliptical), but I always fell off track because of school, work or some other stress. I also hired a personal trainer for strength training for about a year and a half. It didn’t work out for me at the time because I became psychologically dependent on her. I stopped eating clean and I also didn’t work out when she wasn’t there.
On the actual experience of strength training: we did mostly planks, squats, bench presses, your standard stuff. I have heavy thighs and a belly and bum to match, so she took things slow with me because she noticed that lifting too heavy could do a number on my joints. But because I stopped putting in my own effort, it made my body hurt to the point where I felt physically ill, even though I was hardly lifting any weight. My physique did grow better but I felt like I was putting too much strain on my body and especially on my bones and my joints.
Now I am on a strict clean eating plan and I have lost about 12 pounds. I set a goal to lose my excess weight by December 31 of this year, so I am much more disciplined and in control. I’m wondering if I should start strength training again but I am afraid for my knees and joints. (My left knee ligament seems a little bit displaced-I can feel it and sometimes my knee bends inwards and it hurts. I’m still waiting to see a doctor about it.)
What weights should I start with? What exercises should I do? And how do I prevent myself from getting hurt?
TL;DR: obese lady with big thighs, belly, bum and a bit of a knee problem, should i do strength training and if yes, which workouts?
Thank you so much. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Does anyone here do high frequency calisthenics apart from their workouts?
I have been thinking about some videos by Alphadestiny and others saying high frequency calisthenics are very beneficial and nucleus overload is a real thing.
What do you all think of this?
I'm thinking of starting with something like this every morning and working the reps up every week:
75 pushups 45 pull ups 80 air squats 75 banded face pulls
on top of this I will be doing 3x a week full body workouts focused primarily on strength (1-8 reps for almost everything)
Looking for a program that fits me!
I'm 16, 6'1, 160lbs, and want a program aimed mainly towards strength improvement for field athletes (football/lacrosse) and wrestlers. Right now Im doing a 3 day per week full body routine by jeremy eithier.
I basically want to mesh together high volume bodyweight basic calisthenics, powerlifting, plyometrics, HIIT, cardio, some other general strength compound movements, and a bit of hypertrophy isolation moves (for biceps, rear delts, side delts).
so how can I fit all of that together in the best way? Is there a program out there like this? or should I make my own?
Conditioning on Texas Method
I am 30 years old, 2 years lifting experience, 255lbs, 390lb Squat, 270lb Bench, and 425lb Deadlift (haven’t tested this in 6 months due to an injury). I just ran a cycle of Super Squats, and have run a lot of 5/3/1 in the past.
I am looking at Texas Method but my level of conditioning is hitting a level where I don’t think I can ignore it anymore. I get winded from doing stupid shit like walking up a flight of stairs.
I have access to a trap bar, sled, tire, keg, weight vest, and Airdyne.
I was think of running Texas Method with 15-20 minutes of loaded carries or sled drags after each lifting day. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
I’m also just considering the NOV for Powerlifting 5/3/1 Template.
Saturday, 30 March 2019
Looking for advice for strength and conditioning doing jiu jitsu
So im looking to enhance my strength for competing. Any advice would be appreciated. Looking for exercises to help with certain movements for exemple, Turkish get up (obviously to be stronger getting up in battle)
Thank you
how long can you wear wrist wraps without causing issues such as compression of blood and nerves?
i planned on wearing it for extended periods (few hours) to keep my wrist stable, but are wrist wraps tight enough to compress your nerves/blood, or can they be loosened to prevent this while still keeping your wrist stable?
Planning on becoming a beast
I want to be powerful and fast. What workout could i do at home that would help with this? If you have a workout for me please send activity reps and how man times a week
Muay Thai fighter looking for help
Hello, I’m a Muay Thai fighter, per the title. But I’m really looking for an enhancement to my strength and conditioning. Idk much about weights, my regiment has been extremely old school consisting mostly of running, pushups, and sit-ups. I’m looking for some advice or regiments you guys might have that I can follow to boost strength, explosion, all of that. Thank you in advance!
Thursday, 28 March 2019
How To Maximise Muscle Growth w/ Eric Helms PhD (Part 2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxna-Ec4OJg&t
What to prioritize at the beginning with squats; weight, deepness?
Hey people,
I'm just starting out and have been training for maybe 5 weeks or so?
In any case, not too long ago I posted about a knee problem that I had with squatting and after consulting local personel I figured my squat technique sucked. So I improved that but now I'm at an point where something is unclear about how I should progress my training.
Basically my basic strength that I'm coming from is obviously allowing me to squat a LOT more weight when i'm squatting less deep (say knees with a 95 degrees bend or so). I think I could do 5x5 sets with 60kg quite well if I don't go deep but today I trained with maybe 40 or 45 but went deeper. I just don't have much strength very deep into the squat and I feel like I'm still developing the ability to squat deep.
But if I put my standard at deep squats obviously my squat performance will be way behind on the rest of my body and I have no clue if i'm training and loading my quads even to the point of significant strength development at this point. Hell I'm so new that I have only basic understanding of training.
So the question is how I should fill out my training.
I train twice a week for say 2 hours tops in the gym and I have to plan squats. What do I go for, low weight untill I can go maximally deep and then build up? Or do I go with more weight, and train slower to get my squat deeper which (obviously) would take longer.
What would you friendly people advice me to do at this point.
My goal with training is simply to gain muscle in a responsible way to look better. I don't know if that is considered silly or actually a respectable goal here :P
Wednesday, 27 March 2019
Top 5 Lifts of the Week - March #4 - John Haack / Amanda Lawrence / Charles McDonald and More!
https://youtu.be/-mhHShJNvyo
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Quickest way to get my grip stronger.
Ive been doing trap bar deadlifts and just recwntly hit 600lbs for reps but even with straps i cant hold onto the trap bar, which is odd since its a trap bar and i can conventional dead lift 405lbs double overhand without straps.
Anyways, i just need to get that grip up quick so i can continue to pull more.
Tips on Farmer’s Walks
Hello, I’m trying to get stronger and am using farmer’s walks to help me get there.
My current strength limits are 35lbs carrying for 40 feet, before my hands literally give up.
My weight is 175 lbs and I’d like to be able to lift at least half my body weight in each hand (not sure if I’ll ever be able to do full body weight in each hand, but I’d love to make that happen if possible) and walk for 50 feet.
Was wondering if anyone had any tips/suggestions on how do I get to that level of strength and what would be a reasonable time period (1yr/2years etc.) if at all.
Thanks,
Training kids for Power
Hi, I’m trying to get my 6 yo into strength training and have been having him do squat jumps every morning.
Basically, I get him to squat and hold my hand up and ask him to jump and smack it.
He’s been really enjoying it so far. Question is, will this make him stronger/more explosive or should I supplement this with some farmer’s walk (5lb sandbags for example).
Thanks and have a great day!
Monday, 25 March 2019
Just back from C5/C6/C7 fusion surgery, anyone's experience?
Hi everyone, MMA competitor and fitness enthusiast, been dealing with the occasional electric shock in the left arm due to a hernia, last one was super painful and I lost most of my left triceps strength over a few days. Neurosurgeon said I had to go under the knife quick for the sake of the pinched nerve and says strength recovery is not guaranteed.
3 days post-op and I'm feeling alright, walking fast and planning to use the stationnary bike this week.
The doc says I'll be back 100% in six months, and recommends to train light and slowly work my way up but his recommendations are quite vague. He prescribed me sessions with a physiotherapist starting in a couple weeks.
Anyone ever has been through this? How was the way back up? To sprints, strenght work(especially overhead) martial arts technical training... and has anyone dealt with sudden triceps weakness and recovered or not?
Thx for your replies!
Sunday, 24 March 2019
Does creatine make you bald?
I had been taking creatine for the last year... ive noticed my hair line receding for the last 2 to 3 years. When i heard creatine may make you bald i stopped taking it...
Saturday, 23 March 2019
Does Hypertrophy Work Stress Your Central Nervous System?
I'm trying to get more frequency with my upper body lifts so I can improve them faster, but I don't want to harm recovery. If I add another day for each lift doing a high volume low intensity variation, can I continue progress without overstressing my CNS?
Friday, 22 March 2019
5×5 workout
I've been undertaking a 5×5 workout over the last few months after doing a higher rep lower weight routine before that for upto a year.
I am 92kg (202 lbs) weight. I tend to do cardio before and after each workout to warm up and cool down either rowing machine or crosstrainer. I use a belt for deadlift as I had a hernia operation and don't want any problems with it again.
I do mostly compound exercises except for bicep curls. Only do it occasionally and never on same day as my 5×5 routine. I either do 1×7 20kg (44 lbs) dumbells each arm or 1×10 40kg (88 lbs) ez bar curl. I do this routine 3 times a week and have cardio days.
My routine is
Squats 5×5 130kg (286 lbs) - Overhead press 5×5 45kg (99 lbs) - Front squats 1×10 60kg (132 lbs) - Bench press 5x5 85kg (187 lbs) - Bench press 1×3 100kg (220 lbs) - Deadlift 5×5 130kg (286 lbs) - Deadlift 1×3 150kg (330 lbs) - Bent over Barbell rows 5x5 60kg (132 lbs)
I was doing too much before and got a knee injury which stopped me squatting for about 4 weeks. I was meant to be doing 5×5 but was doing 5×8 for my squats 130 kg (286 lbs) I have a bad habit of adding in extra reps instead of adding more weight when things get easier.
Is this routine ok? I have read a lot about not doing squats and deadlift on same day!
I would love to get stronger especially with overhead press. I think I could progress quite quickly with the leg exercises as I do find my legs could take more but I'm worried about injury.
Advice for a new program
Hi all new poster to this sub but a long time lurker. I need advise on a new workout, I've been lifting weights for the past 8 years and would consider myself an intermediate lifter with knowledge of the major lifts. I have done a few different programs, including most of the muscle pharm workouts, squat life, straight power, and get stacked. I then used 5/3/1 to gain some strength back after herniating my L5/S1 disc.
I am currently rehabbing from a SI joint getting stuck which caused a sciatic nerve flare up but I need something to look forward to once I'm back to 100%.
I need a workout that not only increases my strength but improves running speed/cardio for a job opportunity in the next year. The intro to the job is semi similar to a mix of the NFL combine and a obstacle race with events such as bench press for 225 lbs for AMRAP, rope climbs, pull ups with 50 lbs for AMRAP and lots of running on flat land as well as stairs.
I am currently able to train 4-5 times a week for around an hour each day and have access to a bench press, rings, single cable machine, squat rack, rower, a small variety of dumbbells, and a broken treadmill.
I'm not even sure where to begin to look for a workout that has things that will mix in that great of a variety but any help would be appreciated.
Routine is on par, diet not so much.
Hey all, ok I’m turning the corner on about 9 months of strength training. I’m 41 years old male and started doing bodypart splits last July combined with some cardio. I switched to PPL about 5 months ago and backed off the cardio. I’m getting noticeably stronger and muscular but still weigh >250 lbs at 6’ tall. I have a big frame but figure I could lose 40 lbs from my abdomen. I’ve dabbled in IF for about 6 weeks and lost nothing scale wise but put on some muscle. I have 1.5 hrs of gym time everyday and would like some advice on how to maximize my efforts so I shed fat but keep muscle and I have 3-4 months to do it. My diet is clean except for the weekends which I guess would be a good place to start. Number 1 question I have is how much protein should I eat? Number 2 would be how much cardio? I like doing HIIT but by the time I’m done with weights, I’m wiped.
Advice for Beginner.
I have been lifting for about 15 months now. I have developed a good physique as well as have put on quite some muscles but my strength seems to be quite low. So, i thought i should start training for strength but have no idea about what to do and what to not. Being a beginner in this area, Can anyone suggest me some good strength programs? Thanks in advance.
Thursday, 21 March 2019
Beginner thread ? Starting my journey.
Unfortunately I coulnd't find some kind of mega thread so excuse the newbie questions. I'm about to start my strength training journey and I've alreaedy dabbled into the wiki a little bit, especially the Beginner GSLP routine.
Currently my back is not in the worst but also not the best condition due to an incident a while ago. I still feel the strain when bending forward fast and frequently. Can I still do the routine and what should I be specifically careful about to prevent injury ? My guess'd be the deadlifts given the pressure that is put on the back and the easy chance of wrong execution ?
Also would you recommend studying instruction videos thoroughly before going to the gym the first time ?
I've been doing bodyweight training for 1-2 months but only recently integrated some back excersizes.
What are realistic lifetime strength targets if I don't plan to take steroids?
I'm 30 years old, male, 174cm tall and 80kg. I've been working out on and off for a couple years:
Personal lifetime bests (1 rep):
Squat 120kg
Deadlift 150kg
Bench 100kg
Overhead Press 60kg
A guy I know recently posted a video of himself on Instagram doing 10 reps of shoulder press with 50kg Dumbells. He's taken a bunch of steroids.
Is that kind of strength ever realistic for me to achieve without drugs? I can only just do 1 rep of 60kg over my head with a barbell, and he's pushing 100kg over his head using Dumbells and not even breaking a sweat
What kind of numbers can I set as realistic life-time goals if I keep training regularly at the gym, but don't go crazy extreme and like focus my entire life around strength training?
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Monday, 18 March 2019
PUMP & DUMP | FASTED SHOULDER WORKOUT | GYM VLOG
https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=MH8HPyrHdIY&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DRWz9o7hQUdE%26feature%3Dshare
Daughter's last dance with terminally ill father at her wedding. He passed away days after this was recorded.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK4HHHGKLtk
Sunday, 17 March 2019
How much is too much.
How many pyramids should you do in a week? Is it okay to bench and curl 3 times a week?
Just got a bench and Im addicted to it but don’t want to tear a cuff or be counterproductive.
Saturday, 16 March 2019
Friday, 15 March 2019
Balancing strength
My gym has dumbells that cap at 110lb (50kg). I intend to get up to this level benching and increase reps after that. Now I want to know, what weights should my other lifts be to keep the groups balanced in strength? I'm talking about rows, deadlift, standing press etc.
Thursday, 14 March 2019
[EMSK] How to correctly clean a car/its windows without leaving streak or water marks?
I want to clean my grandpa's car, I think he has some cleaning sprays for the windows, I think he has a microfiber cloth he has never used for some reason, he prefers an old shirt.
Will getting stronger increase muscle mass?
So I have been doing my own thing at the gym for a while now, I can see the difference in total weight for reps increasing but am not always seeing my muscle mass increase. Is that typical.
Examples of random exercise increases:
T bar rows 80x10>>>>115x10
Lat pull down 110x10>>>>160x10
Leg press 225x10>>>>450x10
Barbell curls 60x10>>>>75x10
Bench press 175x10>>>>235x10
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
I need some insight. I'm trying to organize a routine that will fit my tight schedule and getting the most "bang for my buck".
So due to my unusual schedule, I am only able to workout 1 every 3 days (1 day on, 2 days off). There is a 4 day split routine that I really enjoy, offers some good accessory work but because of my schedule, Im only hitting muscle groups once every 2 weeks. I feel like this isnt the most efficient for my time. So I am now considering just doing the main lifts (deadlift/overhead press/bench/squat) on my lift day.
With all that being said, Id like some insight from you all. What would you all recommend?
[xpost from r/footbaww] Dreams come true, Aita!
https://twitter.com/maigarde/status/1104631754323869698?s=09
A tender moment of a female footballer gifting his father Osasuna's jersey, a club from Spain from the city of Pamplona. Yeah, that's where people run in front of bulls, the Sanfermines festivities.
Rough tweet translation:
My father's face when I gave him the team's official jersey of the club of his life, but for the first time, with the name of his daughter on the back, so he can watch a game in El Sadar [Osasuna's stadium].
Dreams come true, Daddy! [Aita is basque for daddy]
Congratulations, happy birthday! [Zorionak is basque too]
Back to the gym after shoulder injury
Hi guys,
A little back story before i ask my question, i use to lift pretty regularly from when i was a sophomore in high school (3 to 4 days a week) to when i was sophomore year of college and i was mainly a PPL routine and i was training for aesthetics not strength. Fast forward to my sophomore year in college and i destroy my left shoulder, even to this day i have to be careful as i can still feel the pain if i lift to heavy on the shoulders. I haven't done much in terms of strength training since my injury which is close to 4 years ago now. I decided to go back to the gym and this time i want to get strong af instead of training for aesthetic. Since it has been a while, i was wanting to do the Build the Monolith program by Jim Wendler, and after that doing the Boring But Big program by Mr. Wendler. The BBB program will act as a deload initially after the BTM program. Is this too intense for someone who has been out of the game for 4+ years?
Unable to do a pullup (Bad shoulder & or shoulder not working with back muscles)
I'm age 28, 6'2 and 95kg.
I only started lifting a few months ago, but I've always done sport including Judo, MMA and American Football. I've had some big injuries in the past including breaking my right arm and then a few years later multiple dislocations on the right shoulder which I had keyhole surgery on (anterior stabilization). This was like 7 years ago. I've done some rehabs, had minor rotator cuff injuries from snowboarding then rehabbed again, but been good for about 2 years now. I'm trying to fix my body such that I'm fully fit again.
My 1RM or what I've attempted are as follows - I say attempted as they could be higher, but I do not want another injury:
Deadlift 240kg
Squat 150kg (its probably higher but I fear for my knees)
Bench 90kg
Shoulder press I have no idea as I'm not risking it but I do 3 x10 at 40kg barbell overhead press (standing) to start shoulder day.
I know my shoulder isn't as strong as it could be and i'm fine with slow progression, better safe than sorry. So it follows that my bench will lag too.
My main issue is that I cant do any wide grip pull ups at body weight. I need to use the machine and put the assist weight to around 40 to do sets. I get pain near where the AC joint goes into the arm. I also get a little pain when doing dips (body weight). With the dips its more of a discomfort pain than a sharp pain so Im confident that with stretching and working through it I'll be okay. I still feel in control. The pull ups is a bit worse and feels like something is severely weak.
I'm not sure if its just weak shoulder/rotor cuff or if its also due to my back not engaging properly and thus leaving my weak shoulder/arms to do all the work.
I had some scapular destabilization and winging in the past but I had physios and osteos and that is almost totally gone now.
Seeing as my deadlift is way ahead of all my other lifts, I don't mind putting it on hold during back days and focusing on the pull up as Im so weak there. Is it simply a case of doing assisted pull ups and slowly reducing the assist until I can do body weight? Or are there other lifts I can do to help? Strangely I dont have a problem with lat pull downs on the machine which to me seems like the same thing as a pull up.
I really want to focus on the problem and fix it by the end of this year. I don't want to ignore any weak parts and let my stronger muscles overcompensate. With shoulder injuries being so common I'm hoping others have solved the issue I'm having.
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
How To Maximise Muscle Growth w/ Eric Helms PhD (Part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeC4AVRDkaE
Monday, 11 March 2019
Grip Strength with trap bar vs. conventional dead lift?
I'm curious if others experience this, but I can pull more weight on a trap bar without grip issues when compared to a conventional dead lift. When doing the conventional dead lift my grip start going out once I get past my warm-up sets and get north of 290-300Lbs. I'm currently pulling 315 for sets of 5 reps doing the conventional dead lift, and can't hang onto the bar beyond the 1st one or two reps without switching to a hook grip and chalk. However, I pulled 350Lbs for a sets of 5 tonight using the trap bar, no chalk, hook grip, or straps involved, just the normal double overhand grip on the trap bar handles(low handles, not the high ones).
I'm not understanding why rotating my wrists 90 degrees for the trap bar allows me to pull more weight without having grip issues. I'm assuming there's a logical explanation for this but it evades me, hoping someone on here can educate me.
Possible muscle imbalance?
Hey guys! Been lifting for about 2 years now on and off been pretty grinding the past 6 months but I recent noticed more of a pump on my right side during my push days. Now I’m predominantly left handed so idk if I’m just normally stronger on my left side so it doesn’t receive the same intensity or if my right side has just become stronger or im neglecting my form. Was hoping you guys would have some answers.
My Father’s Dream: Blind Mechanic Drives Car for the First Time in His Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6SUegrOZPY
Sunday, 10 March 2019
Stronglifts Alternative
I've been on Stronglifts 5x5 for 3 months and would like to try something different.
I came across the following Stronglifts alternative routine. Any thoughts on this program?
Read at the gym?
With 3-4 minutes in between reps, what do you think about reading while training? Am I being delusional at thinking I can read and train at the same time? Any experience doing so? How about audiobooks?
Saturday, 9 March 2019
Less Common Things You Wish Your Gym Had?
- Tire flip
- Sled push
- Sledgehammer + tire setup
- Padded atlas stones
- Hand over hand rope pull with resistance
- Mountain in the back and 90 pound goats to run up and down the mountain with
Any things you wish your gym had?
BE MOTIVATED | LEG WORKOUT | VLOG 1 | Leom Temple
https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=fe-Em71LPJE&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DR9vCRLvIlm4%26feature%3Dshare
Friday, 8 March 2019
Thursday, 7 March 2019
Im new to power lifting
Im new to powerlifting,im 14,around 200lb,and my total for bench squat and deadlift is 600,ive been lifting for about 6 months,and was wondering if that was any good? Thanks
Lifts of the Week / Feats of Strength - 6 World Records!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfFxn7DKk3M&feature=youtu.be
Wednesday, 6 March 2019
Current Gym Routine
I am trying to finalize my gym routine. It's currently feeling good, but I could really use your guys' opinions.
Stats: Male, 19, 6', 195 lbs
Goal: Reach a weight of 180 while increasing my lifting numbers
Day 1/3 (4 sets per exercise)
-1 mile jog at 1.5 incline (around 9 min)
-flat bench/incline bench (1 per day, 6 reps at 135 lbs)
-dips (8 reps)
-triceps cable pushdown (10 reps at 70 lbs)
-vertical leg raise (10 reps)
-weighted russian twists (10 reps at 10 lbs)
Day 2/4 (4 sets per exercise)
-1 mile jog at 1.5 incline (around 9 min)
-row machine (1.5 min sets)/deadlifts (5 reps at 225 lbs) (1 per day)
-pullups (8 reps)
-bicep curls (10 reps at 50 lb bar)
-weighted machine crunches (10 reps at 100 lbs)
-torso rotation machine (10 reps at 100 lbs)
I am currently doing an intermittent fast with an 8 hour eating period. I do not count calories, but I generally try to eat healthy (lean meats, healthy carbs, etc). My eating schedule looks something like this:
-protein shake before workout
-workout
-meal #1 (biggest meal immediately after workout)
-meal #2 around 4-5 hours after meal #1 (smaller meal)
I was wondering if you guys would change anything in my current gym routine. Any exercises that you would work that body part better. Any changes to eating schedule. I appreciate all your help :)
How to Breathe While Exercising
As a trainer one thing that I encounter the most is improper breathing , especially for core workouts and strength training. It's such a crucial thing and most of us have never been taught how to actually breathe to increase our performance and definition.
I made a brief tutorial on how to breathe while exercising. I hope it helps those that are unsure if they're doing it right or are looking to improve their technique. It covers the basics and advice for those in the powerlifting/bodybuilding to improve their lifts (hint, hold during exertion lol).
Enjoy and have a great day, evening, or night.
Incline barbell = more reps?
BLS advocates for 8-10 reps in incline barbell. Why not 4-6 like the rest?
Tuesday, 5 March 2019
What’s the impact of less time training over progress?
I wanted to follow the program in BLS (5days) but I have realized i cannot spend more than 45’ in the gym. In this time I can only do warm up and three exercises (3 sets with 4-6 reps each with 3 minutes between sets). I am training major muscle groups each day (back, legs, chest, shoulders, arms). If I followed BLS I would be doing like two more exercises per day. I plan on keeping weights increase as I get to six reps. What should I expect in terms of progress. Will I have slower progress, or no progress at all?
Also, I am not doing abs at all, I hope they get some training in other compound exercises. Is that ok or should I find some space (maybe couple of days a week before bed) to train that.
Thanks!!
BUILD THIS TEMPLE | FITNESS WORKOUT MOTIVATION 2019
https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=m5Y2nr29yJQ&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D_jkYnYZzv9E%26feature%3Dshare
Will boxing twice a week effect my strength gains?
I recently started a strength program consisting of mostly compound exercises 3 days a week. I’m a month in and have made solid strength gains, and have made solid weight gains on a bulking diet. I really want to start boxing again, just two days a week on my rest days. Will two days a week of boxing hinder my strength and bulking gains?
What is the purpose of this position on preacher bench?...
https://i.imgur.com/dx5aArM.png
I am going to try tomorrow just to see.Does it just make the weight seem heavier or hit bicep slightly differently or both perhaps?
Could do with some help on sizing for a Strengthshop Lever Belt please.
I recently bought the STRENGTHSHOP 13MM QUICK RELEASE BUCKLE BELT as my Zuluglove Buckle belt had seen better days. While I was waiting for it to arrive I was using an old Zuluglove Lever belt that I have had since 2014 and never actually used and I've come to realise that I actually prefer a lever belt, I can get it tighter without spending ages straining to get it on.
I am going to buy This StrengthShop Lever belt and I'm wondering about sizing. The Buckle belt I ordered from Strengthshop was XL and was too big and that was 34"-42. The sizes on a Lever and Buckle belts are quite different. I measure around my belly button 35" give or take. I do like it tight on squats and deads.
This is the Buckle belt with sizes at the bottom of the page
https://www.strengthshop.co.uk/belts/strengthshop-13mm-quick-release.html
And this is the Lever with size at the bottom of the page
https://www.strengthshop.co.uk/belts/strengthshop-13mm-lever-belt-embossed-logo-brown.html
Any help on sizing would be great thanks.
https://www.strengthshop.co.uk/belts/lever-buckle-belts/strengthshop-13mm-lever-belt.html
Monday, 4 March 2019
Sunday, 3 March 2019
Bulking advice.
Hey, so I've been going to the gym for the first time in my life about 3 months ago to start bulking up. Got in touch with some fitness friend's of mine to help me out. They pointed me in the right direction with right diet, making sure I eat healthy and enough protein. I definitely noticed that the 3 months of working out about 5 times a day for at least an hour as helped tone muscles, but im still at the exact same weight I started at.
Am I doomed for life to keep the same body mass forever? Am I working out too much? (Is that a thing?)
Btw I eat roughly 3500c a day.
Saturday, 2 March 2019
Please help.. need workout advice on limited items
Hi.. I am 40 and have no space for a bench/barbell/squat rack. I do have a pull up bar and 16kg, 20kg, 24kg, 28kg, 32kg kettlebells. Is it possible to put on muscle mass and strength with just these items? Any advice would be great. Any pointers on how and what to train would be very grateful. Even make me a routine. What would you do? Please help
App that syncs with strengthlevel.com?
Ive been using strengthlevel.com for a few weeks. I’d like to know if there is any app that syncs with it. If not, if you recommend something better.
Friday, 1 March 2019
Bench press EMG
I took part in a Bench press study being done at my university for activation of certain muscles. we found that I am a primarily triceps and shoulder press and not do not use my pecs as much. I do not want to disclose the research protocol and methods since I am not on the IRB, nor is it my information to give away.
My fellow graduate students (main researchers) and I have our own idea of what potential accessory work I should be doing based on these results. I want to hear the communities opinion though.
So please what let me know what you think I should do in the future based off this data? :)
Vietnam Vet dad cries his eyes out after son surprises him with his old Harley Davidson that he always regretted selling,it took 3 years & the help of a youtuber's million subscribers to locate the bike. (video is 10 min but worth every single second of watching)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dJJsMGIFws&t=5s
Help with a split
Hey everyone,
I've been lifting for about 2 and a half years, I started back in late 2016 to get in shape for the military. I'm 2 years in now, and my goal is to build functional strength, mainly being able to move my body effectively (especially pullups) and being able to put up good weight (bench, deadlift, squat). My goals are 20 strict pullups and to break into the "intermediate" or "advanced" standards for the big lifts. Basically powerlifting but I don't hit big enough weight to call it that yet. I'm 205, 6'2, roughly 16-18% bf
That being said, I'm having trouble working out a good split. Which days I do/don't go doesn't matter to me. My main limitation is not being able to hit legs on week days, since I have unit PT every morning and my unit is ridiculous, so falling out gets you put on a program where you have to exercise with the higher ups instead of going to lunch. Bullshit, I know, but nonetheless it's a reality and I do not want to give up lunch.
Another limitation is that the gyms are retarded crowded at the beginning of the week and everyone is hitting chest, so chest is a no-go till at least Wednesday.
My current split: Monday, shoulders Tuesday, back and bis Thursday, chest and tris Friday, deadlift and legs Saturday, traps, power, deadlift accessories (grip work, Romanian and sumo)
Also hitting the Armstrong pull-up program, which is 5 days a week.
Anyone have experience with similar goals and wanna help a young lifter out?
How can I start strength training?
I’m 14 (15 in a few days) and I want to get started in working out and strength training. I’m quite small and skinny and I want to improve my health and muscles but I don’t want to stunt my growth either. I feel like I should start of with light workouts and then maybe just do something to improve my arm muscles? Except for weightlifting of course. Is there anything else I should consider? What exercises should I do? Etc thanks in advance :)
I just uploaded a conversation I had with Elliott Hulse. I met him 2 weeks ago while I was in Florida. This was an unreal experience because I used to watch Elliott's videos almost a 10 when I was starting with my own fitness journey as a morbidly obese teenager weighing almost 300 pounds. :)
https://youtu.be/JVGhu0MozzU
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