• Weightlifting/Bodybuilding Thread V.4 - I wanna look like that guy from Fight Club
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I do both regular bb benchpress and incline db benchpresses now, and I'm having a lot more progress on the incline db press. I just got back to bb benchpress after my shoulder injury.
[QUOTE=sp00ks;37021615]Just tried actually bench pressing for the first time in ages (after just using machines because I had no one to spot). What the fuck. I am so weak. What is happening?[/QUOTE] same thing happened to me, i had to cut the weight in half and work my way back up from there i figured it was just a balance issue
[QUOTE=Maucer;37019940]What were your results in the competition?[/QUOTE] Nothing special really, there were pretty few challengers in my weightclass (63 kg) and age so it was basically: I did a 140kg in deadlift. 110 in squats and 80kg bench much stronger now ofc. EDIT: Sorry i usually forget what i was supposed to write in the first place when i start writing :v: Well i got bronse in the 66 KG weight class junior.
[QUOTE=Adamhully;37020643]When I bench-press dumbbells my arms are wobbly as shit. But I can manage the weight fine (At least for 12 reps). Is this because in the past I've been using a machine for my chest instead of free weights, so my 'stabilization muscles' aren't really as worked as my main muscles? Feel free to tell me I'm talking utter shit here, but that's my guess.[/QUOTE] Lower the amount of weight you are using. It does not matter how many reps your are doing because you could be using bad form. Also try more slow and controlled reps (temp) and I guarantee you will struggle to get 12 reps.
Thanks, I'm already doing it pretty slowly, but I'll see what happens when I lower the weight. [editline]31st July 2012[/editline] By the way, I did the Monday part of the routine you gave me. It's great so far, after I went home my arms were really tight and could feel my chest have been worked. Can still feel a little soreness in them today too so I know it's working. Not looking forward to Friday though (Back) considering my gym has nothing for pull-ups. I'll improvise.
I've been using dumbbells and barbells with no spot for years... I just 1-arm everything and get an extra edge on my abs and forearms.
I'm talking about 1-arm db bench presses, as in using 1 arm for each side
I've been thinking about something.. Let's say I eat a specific amount of protein a day. By eating this amount of protein, I exceeded my calorie intake, which is bad. But what if I balance the amount of calories by doing cardio? What would be best? To exceed the amount of calories I take in, thus getting me a high amount of protein and then burning the exceeding amount of cals? Or to just eat until I reach the limit? I hope this was somewhat understandable.
Very hard to decipher, but if I understand correctly, you say in order to stay in your caloric daily limit and still get your daily protein you need to exceed it?
No, I was wondering which is most advantageous: To get shitloads of protein and running to balance the caloric intake, or eat less protein, thus staying at the caloric limit. In other words: Is the extra amount of protein taken in doing much good, or is it not worth the hassle?
That's what I was saying. Calories aren't all the same; protein, carbs and fat. Even though let's say 100g of pork and cheetos is worth 500kal (throwing numbers here, yes?) it's more likely that you won't gain fat with the pork as opposed to the cheetos. It has to do with thermodynamics. [url]http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC506782/[/url] In short, grab the protein and you don't have to add cardio to balance the "caloric excess". Calorie counting is bullshit, as I have said many times.
Another interesting fact I've been wondering. Amino acid supplements don't have any calories in the label, even though they technically have. Proteins are broken down into shorter peptides and eventually amino acids in the stomach, and probably most of the protein (if you have a protein rich diet) you eat will probably be used as energy. But apparently they only require to write the calories according to the protein, fat, alcohol and CH values (inividual amino acids and short peptides are not "proteins", even though protein is a chain of amino acids). Though it doesn't matter much unless you're going to ingest 100 grams of BCAA a day.
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2 days after my new routine and I'm feeling the DOMS like a bitch. Biceps mainly. Should I go ahead with shoulders and triceps today? My arms are pretty sore/tight.
yes
[QUOTE=schnibbles;37003910]I have a feeling that you just lack the creativity to make an appetizing meal plan for a day. I don't think you're worried about forcing yourself to eat. What you feel "less comfortable" (uncomfortable) with is the thought of having to cook yourself something that you enjoy. Like you said, you're accustom to eating out. You still depend on others to feed you. As a kid, I remember having similar problems. I would sit in front of the tv getting hungry and shit, wanted a BLT, but the mere thought of making it was painstaking. I would eventually get an upset stomach and subsequently feel like I wasn't hungry anymore. I was lazy as fuck and didn't know how or like to cook.[/QUOTE] While this is true in part, believe me, I usually have little to no appetite and am never hungry, [I]even when going out to eat[/I] [editline]2nd August 2012[/editline] but aside from that I am still an incredibly picky eater
[QUOTE=Seith;36911024]Bowler Squats, Prisoner Squats, Split Squats, Pistol Squats.... Glute ham-raise....[/QUOTE] Can't get the balance right when doing pistol squats, even while holding on to my bedpost for support. The other exercises work pretty well though, thanks.
I stacked NO explode with Animal Pump and I could do 6 more pull ups than I normally could
[QUOTE=Heroms;37047196]Can't get the balance right when doing pistol squats, even while holding on to my bedpost for support. The other exercises work pretty well though, thanks.[/QUOTE] Pistol Squats are a great exercise to see if you have the right mobility and flexibility to perform it. Keep at it, it's worth it.
I have a new season of football in 15 days so I'm looking to put on some extra muscle relatively fast, thinking about going and getting some creatine hopefully that will put some mass on me. I'm 6'3, 170 pounds, curl 40, bench 156 6 times, having a hard time putting on any mass. Any advice or things I should look for
I can give you advice, sure. Having a hard time... Have you eaten enough, have you slept well during that time, have you been training consistently with the "right" exercises rep and set schemes? How long have you been training for, that you so surely consider yourself as "having a hard time" ? A good routine would be StrongLift's 5X5 structure as it consists of enough volume for a beginner and a good rep range and a favorable number of compound exercises to gain both strength and hypertrophy.
Been lifting hard for the past month and a half ( i took about 2 months off of lifting cause im a lazy stoner) but i went back in hard, and im back where i was after only about a month ish. weight= 147 w/ creatine loading bench= 170 squat - 300 dlift= dunno i just dlift like 200-215 for reps usually.
Figured a way to do assisted glute ham raises. Use the lat pulldown machine and put your heels where you ground your knees. Then you can use the actual bar and lightweight to assist with the descent.
if i'm cutting/trying to lose bodyfat should I avoid taking creatine? Or does it not matter
[QUOTE=Sleepy Head;37062563]if i'm cutting/trying to lose bodyfat should I avoid taking creatine? Or does it not matter[/QUOTE] My initial response would be that you do not need creatine if you are cutting. On the other hand though, creatine is beneficial when you are performing explosive movements such as sprints or weightlifting. The problem with creatine, is that your body tends to retain a lot of water weight due to the cells in your muscles drawing in water. This is a problem because when your muscles draw in such amounts of water, it robs the rest of the body. With that said, I really don't think you should be taking creatine if you are planning on cutting as it will have no benefical effects.
Not too sure creatine is such a bad choice when trying to "cut"... [url]http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2276184/[/url]
[QUOTE=sp00ks;37021615]Just tried actually bench pressing for the first time in ages (after just using machines because I had no one to spot). What the fuck. I am so weak. What is happening?[/QUOTE] I haven't had a spot in a while so I just do presses with dumbbells. I wonder how much I can bench now. I'm also going to start cutting in about a month. First time doing it. Will be fun.
Capsule or powder creatine?
Same shit.
Powder tends to be much more cost efficient.
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