Weightlifting/Bodybuilding Thread V.7 - let's see if more people care about themselves - General

My mate just gave me a 5kg bag of protein powder worth £50 for £20 Legend

Made the retarded mistake of jumping into my 5x5 squad today instead of building up to it like I was supposed to. Better get the most out of this next time around. Gotta start learning fast and fine-tuning what I do if I am to obtain decent results.

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is there a muscle group I can work to increase my dick size? I wanna be hung like a donkey. can I incorporate an erect penis into my pushups or would that not work? pls respond. I want my dick to have sick traps.

[QUOTE=CabooseRvB;47165427]Made the retarded mistake of jumping into my 5x5 squad today instead of building up to it like I was supposed to. Better get the most out of this next time around. Gotta start learning fast and fine-tuning what I do if I am to obtain decent results.[/QUOTE] you should also mind your form -- part of the reason 5x5 starts slow is because the first weeks are given to you to build your form. ex: when you squat, you should be hitting it deep. like, Kola Superdeep Borehole deep. i see [B]a fucking lot[/B] of dudes at the gym that slap on 185 and then squat about 5-6 inches down. when i squat the bar moves like 3 goddamn feet down, and you should too. same with bench, or overhead press, or deadlifts.

[QUOTE=aznz888;47166583]you should also mind your form -- part of the reason 5x5 starts slow is because the first weeks are given to you to build your form. ex: when you squat, you should be hitting it deep. like, Kola Superdeep Borehole deep. i see [B]a fucking lot[/B] of dudes at the gym that slap on 185 and then squat about 5-6 inches down. when i squat the bar moves like 3 goddamn feet down, and you should too. same with bench, or overhead press, or deadlifts.[/QUOTE] I make certain that my ass breaks the plane as I make a squat. I ain't no fuckboy that half-cans form like that.

I got 275x2 benching today on my 5th set, previous sets were 135x10, 205x5, 225x5, 245x3. Felt fuckingoodman.jpg Also squatting, I go to parallel because my knees r bad, but its not like I get bad ROM

And another 2 week break from the gym because I'm out of town. I'd really like to be able to go for a solid three months without these bullshit gaps

Parallel squatted 365lbs today. That's like +50lbs on my PR from two weeks ago. It felt even better because there were these girls in the weight class that were impressed I could do the weight. Actually come to think of it, I think that the reason I even attempted that weight was because I was being a fuckboy and trying to impress the girls lifting at the station next to me. Is there some broscience to back this up? Pretty sure the presence of females releases the super alpha pheromone and gives you up to a 20% increase in performance. Preeety sure

It hasn't really occurred to me (I've been more focused on the actual workouts), but what's a good volume for hypertrophy? An example of my current split is like: Upper body day - Bench press (wide grip) - Pull-ups - Dips (wide grip) - Bent-over barbell rows - Overhead press - Chin-ups Lower body day - Barbell squats (all the way down, none of this half squat business) - Weighted ab crunches - Deadlifts (conventional) - Leg raises (hanging) - Leg press - Pelvic raises (like leg raises but with legs straight and lying down) Then rest day and repeat Everything for 3 sets of 12 reps (leg raises and pelvic raises I do 2 sets of 24). But like, is 18 sets enough? I mean, I can obviously tell I'm destroying my body especially when I struggle to finish bench press and chin-ups, but should I aim to integrate more sets? At the moment it usually takes me 30-40 minutes to get through a day at the gym, and no I don't fuck around by talking to other people. [editline]19th February 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=Nevermind.;47169401]Parallel squatted 365lbs today. That's like +50lbs on my PR from two weeks ago. It felt even better because there were these girls in the weight class that were impressed I could do the weight. Actually come to think of it, I think that the reason I even attempted that weight was because I was being a fuckboy and trying to impress the girls lifting at the station next to me. Is there some broscience to back this up? Pretty sure the presence of females releases the super alpha pheromone and gives you up to a 20% increase in performance. Preeety sure[/QUOTE] This is why when I get a girlfriend I'm getting her to sign up to the gym with me haha

Seems aight but I'd go heavier for less reps on some of those lifts eg bench rows, ohp squat and deadift. Also why widegrip bench? Its just normal grip with a shitty rom.

[QUOTE=cathal6606;47170319]Seems aight but I'd go heavier for less reps on some of those lifts eg bench rows, ohp squat and deadift. Also why widegrip bench? Its just normal grip with a shitty rom.[/QUOTE] Work out chest more than triceps. I have a weird problem with wanting to piss badly when I do workouts focusing on triceps (although I hope the combination of bench, overhead and dips at least works them out enough), should probably see a doctor about that. Also, how many less reps and for the same number of sets or more? [editline]19th February 2015[/editline] I absolutely refuse to do tricep pushdowns. I can't stand more than a few reps.

[QUOTE=loopoo;47166337]is there a muscle group I can work to increase my dick size? I wanna be hung like a donkey. can I incorporate an erect penis into my pushups or would that not work? pls respond. I want my dick to have sick traps.[/QUOTE] just buy a penis pump in a sex shop and pump it up to the size you want. its that easy

[QUOTE=Antdawg;47170355]Work out chest more than triceps. I have a weird problem with wanting to piss badly when I do workouts focusing on triceps (although I hope the combination of bench, overhead and dips at least works them out enough), should probably see a doctor about that. Also, how many less reps and for the same number of sets or more? [editline]19th February 2015[/editline] I absolutely refuse to do tricep pushdowns. I can't stand more than a few reps.[/QUOTE] Interesting. 3x5-8 at a weight you'd find difficult for those reps.

Well, with the witness subforum dead, I hope you guys won't mind if I post here. I'm training for my first 70 mile cycling race. Any persons with prior experience have any suggestions on what to avoid? I'll type up how I'm training when I have the time.

Anybody have any advice for weight loss for me. I lost 3 stone last year, and now since I started a full time job and stopped going gym, I've put on like half a stone. My diet is really good, I make everything myself from scratch and limit carbs. An example of what I would have in a day would be - Homemade granola with milk for breakfast - Banana snack - Lentils with chickpeas and tomatoes for lunch with spices (Like indian dhal) - 2 sticks of celery with a tablespoon of peanut butter snack - Dinner (Usually no carbs) I'm wondering if water has a big impact on weight. When I'm in work I drink so much water. Like I would drink down a water bottle then fill it up and drink it again. I plan on starting running again, and I do weights at home when I can.

Got my sqaut up to 80kg today. I'm still pissed though, because I was so close to getting my bench press up to 45kg and I dropped the bar on my chest when doing 42.5. It didn't hurt, and I was fine, but I've been stuck on the same weight on the bench press for like 2 weeks. If I hadn't been awake since 5 AM, I might have pulled through.

[QUOTE=Over-Run;47173193]Anybody have any advice for weight loss for me. I lost 3 stone last year, and now since I started a full time job and stopped going gym, I've put on like half a stone. My diet is really good, I make everything myself from scratch and limit carbs. An example of what I would have in a day would be - Homemade granola with milk for breakfast - Banana snack - Lentils with chickpeas and tomatoes for lunch with spices (Like indian dhal) - 2 sticks of celery with a tablespoon of peanut butter snack - Dinner (Usually no carbs) I'm wondering if water has a big impact on weight. When I'm in work I drink so much water. Like I would drink down a water bottle then fill it up and drink it again. I plan on starting running again, and I do weights at home when I can.[/QUOTE] You're probably eating more than you think, start counting your calories. Use some food scales and MyFitnessPal. I'm fairly sure all you have to do is eat a caloric deficit. Perhaps going to the gym was the extra push to burning them off and you've carried on eating at the same level despite not going.

[QUOTE=Over-Run;47173193]Anybody have any advice for weight loss for me. I lost 3 stone last year, and now since I started a full time job and stopped going gym, I've put on like half a stone. My diet is really good, I make everything myself from scratch and limit carbs. An example of what I would have in a day would be - Homemade granola with milk for breakfast - Banana snack - Lentils with chickpeas and tomatoes for lunch with spices (Like indian dhal) - 2 sticks of celery with a tablespoon of peanut butter snack - Dinner (Usually no carbs) I'm wondering if water has a big impact on weight. When I'm in work I drink so much water. Like I would drink down a water bottle then fill it up and drink it again. I plan on starting running again, and I do weights at home when I can.[/QUOTE] Waters not going to make you put on any kind of long term weight. All you can do is find a way to eat less than you currently do, or exercise more. There isnt any other way to lose weight.

[QUOTE=cathal6606;47170973]Interesting. 3x5-8 at a weight you'd find difficult for those reps.[/QUOTE] Is that 3 reps for 5 to 8 sets or 5 to 8 reps for 3 sets? Yeah I'm thinking I will change my routine for sure. I'm also thinking of going back to a full-body workout followed by two rest days as a routine. My gains are slow (1.5kg per month) and I'm not sure if I'm getting enough rest at the moment.

Yeah I know about eating less but I'm really not eating a lot which is what I find strange. Like I'm fairly sure I eat < 1500 a day

Feelin something big for tomorrow brahs. Just gonna carb load like fuck

[QUOTE=ilmon3y;47173333]Got my sqaut up to 80kg today. I'm still pissed though, because I was so close to getting my bench press up to 45kg and I dropped the bar on my chest when doing 42.5. It didn't hurt, and I was fine, but I've been stuck on the same weight on the bench press for like 2 weeks. If I hadn't been awake since 5 AM, I might have pulled through.[/QUOTE] what's your routine and diet like also sleep is super important

[QUOTE=Over-Run;47173868]Yeah I know about eating less but I'm really not eating a lot which is what I find strange. Like I'm fairly sure I eat < 1500 a day[/QUOTE] Then you wouldn't gain weight. Its that simple.

[QUOTE=Over-Run;47173193]Anybody have any advice for weight loss for me. I lost 3 stone last year, and now since I started a full time job and stopped going gym, I've put on like half a stone. My diet is really good, I make everything myself from scratch and limit carbs. An example of what I would have in a day would be - Homemade granola with milk for breakfast - Banana snack - Lentils with chickpeas and tomatoes for lunch with spices (Like indian dhal) - 2 sticks of celery with a tablespoon of peanut butter snack - Dinner (Usually no carbs) I'm wondering if water has a big impact on weight. When I'm in work I drink so much water. Like I would drink down a water bottle then fill it up and drink it again. I plan on starting running again, and I do weights at home when I can.[/QUOTE] Water does have a big impact on your day to day weight, but don't let it fool you. It's really good weight to have. Being hydrated is really important for everything in your body to work at maximum efficiency and will help you reach your goals in the long run so don't let it discourage you if you gain like 10 lbs the first week you start lifting again because of the extra water intake. I know that if I go out and party really hard the next morning I will be -10lbs or so from my normal weight.

Benched 225x11, 275x7, 315x3, and 355x1! Fuck yeah! Bench strength is waaaaay up last time I remember really doing bench. This years goal is 405x1

[QUOTE=Antdawg;47173814]Is that 3 reps for 5 to 8 sets or 5 to 8 reps for 3 sets? Yeah I'm thinking I will change my routine for sure. I'm also thinking of going back to a full-body workout followed by two rest days as a routine. My gains are slow (1.5kg per month) and I'm not sure if I'm getting enough rest at the moment.[/QUOTE] 3 sets of 5-8 reps More eating = more gains

[QUOTE=cathal6606;47176863]3 sets of 5-8 reps More eating = more gains[/QUOTE] Yeah I know about the more eating bit but I worded that phrase badly. I mean, working out 2 of every 3 days, alongside working at my job, I'm not sure if I'm limiting myself by overtraining.

All I want to do is get fit, and start gaining some muscle, but ive hurt some part of my back I don't even know how (not exercise related) and I'm very hesitant to try anything in case it makes it worse again now it's started to stop. Ugh. How much do gym memberships usually cost?

[QUOTE=KaydenFrei;47176947]All I want to do is get fit, and start gaining some muscle, but ive hurt some part of my back I don't even know how (not exercise related) and I'm very hesitant to try anything in case it makes it worse again now it's started to stop. Ugh. How much do gym memberships usually cost?[/QUOTE] $55 per month here (very good facilities though). I've seen some gyms go as low as $40. But I think North America is generally alot cheaper. You can't put a price on physical health. You should see a doctor about your back.