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

Went for a 5rm on deep squats today, failed the fifth rep three quarters of the way up and had to dump the bar. I didnt expect to slow down this early on texas method. Should I repeat this week or just keep adding weight and going for 4rm's from now on?

My gym had their annual "Strongman" competition today. It's essentially a powerlifting meet with some bodyweight stuff like pullups, pushups, and dips added in. Weighed in at 158lbs. Hit 2 PRs! 360lbs Deadlift 295lbs Squat Non PR: 175lbs Bench Press (yes, I know it's very weak) Used just a belt and oly shoes for squat. There was an older dude (prolly mid 30s-early 40s) Who weighed in at 160lbs and creamed me in deads and benching. Fucking 425lbs deadlift and 300lbs Bench! I was jelly! I wonder if I can convince them to add the clean & jerk and snatch. Or at least front squats. That way I could just say fuck bench and focus on the shit I am truly good at (not that I wouldn't bench during workouts).

Fuck, yesterday while I was doing bench press I started to have some acute pain at the back of my left shoulder, but only when the bar was at its lowest. I continued my sets without going as low to avoid it. I guess I must have slept in the wrong position or something, it went away after a while.

[QUOTE=Wealth + Taste;47866227]Oh shit, sorry. It's hard to convey tone over text and I thought you were mocking us for being weak or something. Should have known, didn't mean to be hostile. [editline]2nd June 2015[/editline] to answer your questions, I'm 6'2" and around 195 lbs. I started lifting exactly a month ago, and started OHP at 55 lbs. oh fuck oh fuck I realize I meant 75 POUNDS not kg. I'm retarded. Excuse my dumb american self. Wow, I feel like an idiot. 75 kg OHP after just one month would indeed be impressive[/QUOTE] god fucking DAMNED american's 75 lb's makes a lot more sense tho, still a decent weight though esp. for a beginner and that progress is awesome [editline]6th June 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=cathal6606;47884062]Went for a 5rm on deep squats today, failed the fifth rep three quarters of the way up and had to dump the bar. I didnt expect to slow down this early on texas method. Should I repeat this week or just keep adding weight and going for 4rm's from now on?[/QUOTE] You sure it wasn't just a shitty day? You might just be able to nail it, only that day you weren't feeling it. [editline]6th June 2015[/editline] Worst feeling ever, doing dumbell tricep extensions and both my shoulders "pop" out slightly with a deep click, I go wtf and lift the weight up and they pop back in. No idea what it was but it hasn't happened again. [editline]6th June 2015[/editline] Also I caved in and bought straps and a belt. Switching to a heavily powerlifting based program this coming week, so I got a belt to see how it is and since it's legal in meets (which I want to do sometimes soonish), might as well. Straps only because by the time I do deadlifts, my grip is fucked from all my other exercises so I can't hold much (also the knurling on the bars suck ass, sometimes they're practically non-existent).

[QUOTE=_Axel;47893104]Fuck, yesterday while I was doing bench press I started to have some acute pain at the back of my left shoulder, but only when the bar was at its lowest. I continued my sets without going as low to avoid it. I guess I must have slept in the wrong position or something, it went away after a while.[/QUOTE] Sometimes my right shoulder acts up and I cant bench. It comes and goes, if it becomes more persistant then switch bench out for a different chest exercise and work your shoulder muscle and other parts of chest before coming back to it. You can also ask a gym veteran to critique your form and give you pointers?

my plan for this summer is to get hyoooooge and surprise my mates in Sept my motivation I'm currently using is this pic: [QUOTE][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/YlD1Wam.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] I'm p much slightly less bad as he started off as, and I think I've got broader shoulders and am taller. but still, if I can achieve that over this Summer, I'll be happy, but it's just the first step. I wanna get p big. [editline]7th June 2015[/editline] IIRC from the /fit/ thread he posted that in, he said he was on a 5 day split and ate at slightly below his TDEE calories, whilst having plenty of protein

[QUOTE=Valon Kyre;47894718]Sometimes my right shoulder acts up and I cant bench. It comes and goes, if it becomes more persistant then switch bench out for a different chest exercise and work your shoulder muscle and other parts of chest before coming back to it. You can also ask a gym veteran to critique your form and give you pointers?[/QUOTE] I'd ask my PT but it's nearing the end of the year and he doesn't come anymore.

did deadlifts today and went balls to the wall on them, really upped the weights and checked my back in the mirror to the side every now and then to ensure my form was good. my form was on fuckin' point, was so straight, you coulda used me as a table and done your homework or some shit. now my back has DOMS and it's the best feeling ever. first time I've properly felt DOMS in my lower back. [editline]7th June 2015[/editline] btw, shoulders shouldn't curve either, should they? I did 5x5 sets, and on the 3rd set, my shoulders started curving cause I was getting tired, so I knocked the weight down 2.5kg and I was good.

What do you mean your shoulders curve? I dunno I never had that problem. I don't let my arms just hang limp, I keep them kinda rigid (but not lift with them), but I never have problems with my shoulders tiring (grip though, yes). Are you implying that you're using your shoulders to help lift the weight? Anyways did barbell rows for the first time today while using my new straps (only used straps on those). Actually went really well. My grip didn't get tired at all. Lasted me through all my rows and pull-up sets until my cable curl sets, but by the time my grip started becoming painful during those my biceps were already at the point of exhaustion. Was still able to carry on with preacher curls, upright rows, shrugs and face pulls so it was a good day.

been a good sunday atmosphere in here until a pack of machine goons invaded the premises. as usual there's one going around who sort of knows what he's doing but not really with two followers you can figure out for yourselves as to some of things he's telling them

[QUOTE=loopoo;47894809]my plan for this summer is to get hyoooooge and surprise my mates in Sept my motivation I'm currently using is this pic: I'm p much slightly less bad as he started off as, and I think I've got broader shoulders and am taller. but still, if I can achieve that over this Summer, I'll be happy, but it's just the first step. I wanna get p big. [editline]7th June 2015[/editline] IIRC from the /fit/ thread he posted that in, he said he was on a 5 day split and ate at slightly below his TDEE calories, whilst having plenty of protein[/QUOTE] just a heads up, chances are that guy had decent muscle already under his fat, because that october to february jump is very impractical for a beginning weightlifter. i'm not saying it's impossible, i just don't want you to get your hopes up expecting to have that physique within 3-4 months when most guys (like myself) aren't near that point after even 7 months.

today is a good day, squatted twice by body weight for 4 reps cheeky PBs with the lads

Cunt Was about to brag about doing 110 for 6 @ 82 What's your bw?

75kg

Hey guys, I'd like some advice if you wouldn't mind, been lurking for a while I'm 23, 18 stone 7 and 6'8, a big bastard that's always hungry and never leaves food on the plate. It's obvious that my weight is caused by overeating, as it is for most people I’ve been going to gym 3 times a week for 1 – 1.5 hours for about 6 months, my routine is mostly based off of [URL="http://www.karatebyjesse.com/karate-strength-training-and-conditioning/"]this article[/URL] (I've been practicing karate for a few years, but don't compete or anything serious). I picked this workout based on an already existing interest just to get in the gym and am now realising reading the reddit faq that I should start to take on one of the simpler proven programs as I’m probably doing too much volume and am likely plateauing/nogains. Having said that, the big chief at the gym I go to did take a look at it without finding any issues and has been throwing me advice, as a result I've been doing a lot of core and back work but have been advised against deadlifting just yet Sorting my diet is the priority though, too many carbs, I don't measure my portions and I eat too much before bed to not go hungry. When do you guys eat your main meals so as to not go hungry in the day/night? Would I just get used to not eating as much food? When cutting would I just have to put up with being hungry anyway? The top trainer at the gym I go to suggested the no white diet, sounds like true suffering, but I'd much rather spend a much shorter amount of time heavily dieting and getting good results rather than changing little things over a long amount of time. My goals: Protect my back, retain (or even build) flexibility, lose a reasonable amount of weight, gain a reasonable amount of strength and tone No idea if I’m on the right track or just talking shit, so please let me know. There’s a hell of a lot to read so I’d like some advice on how to use my time most effectively [editline]8th June 2015[/editline] There were some others in this thread around my height iirc, any advice for a fellow tall person?

[QUOTE=BuDSpOoNce;47905745]75kg[/QUOTE] respek m9 150 kg for 4 damn I hope my 1 rm is that high gonna test it soon [editline]8th June 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=The Rizzler;47905904]Hey guys, I'd like some advice if you wouldn't mind, been lurking for a while I'm 23, 18 stone 7 and 6" 8', a big bastard that's always hungry and never leaves food on the plate. It's obvious that my weight is caused by overeating, as it is for most people I’ve been going to gym 3 times a week for 1 – 1.5 hours for about 6 months, my routine is mostly based off of [URL="http://www.karatebyjesse.com/karate-strength-training-and-conditioning/"]this article[/URL] (I've been practicing karate for a few years, but don't compete or anything serious). I picked this workout based on an already existing interest just to get in the gym and am now realising reading the reddit faq that I should start to take on one of the simpler proven programs as I’m probably doing too much volume and am likely plateauing/nogains. Having said that, the big chief at the gym I go to did take a look at it without finding any issues and has been throwing me advice, as a result I've been doing a lot of core and back work but have been advised against deadlifting just yet Sorting my diet is the priority though, too many carbs, I don't measure my portions and I eat too much before bed to not go hungry. When do you guys eat your main meals so as to not go hungry in the day/night? Would I just get used to not eating as much food? When cutting would I just have to put up with being hungry anyway? The top trainer at the gym I go to suggested the no white diet, sounds like true suffering, but I'd much rather spend a much shorter amount of time heavily dieting and getting good results rather than changing little things over a long amount of time. My goals: Protect my back, retain (or even build) flexibility, lose a reasonable amount of weight, gain a reasonable amount of strength and tone No idea if I’m on the right track or just talking shit, so please let me know. There’s a hell of a lot to read so I’d like some advice on how to use my time most effectively [editline]8th June 2015[/editline] There were some others in this thread around my height iirc, any advice for a fellow tall person?[/QUOTE] Goddamn, unless you think this thread consists of asgardians and frost giants ain't no one coming near that height. Jesus christ that is strongman material if i've ever seen it, please lend a foot or two to the struggling manlets of the world Serious series serious note, I would just recommend something simple like starting strengths or stronglifts just to get you properly accustomed to the big lifts, so you can focus on them and perfect their form. Since you've been lifting for a bit it shouldn't take too long though, then you can add in some accessory lifts to it. Unless its hurting your back currently I don't know why the guy is advising against deadlifting, its basically the best exercise you can do for everything. Since your TDEE is that of around 3 herds of cattle, if you start shoving in some high in protein healthy food and minding your calories, that should both keep you full and give you some weight loss results. I say dont worry about macros and stuff just yet, get your calories under control and then you can start specifying. Can link you to a calculator for TDEE and shit if you need. [editline]8th June 2015[/editline] Also if you're 6' 8" and ~120 kg you're not too badly overweight, to give you a starting point I was at a little over 10 kg's less than you when I began At 5'8"

Shit, forgot to put clamps on my bar when squatting and my weights started slipping on one side, good thing someone else noticed my bar was slanted. This is why I wish there were mirrors at my gym.

mafucka if i was 6'8 you best beleive i would be 330+ lbs. wtf 250 at 6'8 trying to lose weight, you got me beyond fucked up. i'd be marking off my checklist of prerequiestes for the NFL combine if I had your size

Hit the 50KG mark on my squats today. May not seem much but I started at 20KG a month ago.

[QUOTE=loopoo;47894809]my plan for this summer is to get hyoooooge and surprise my mates in Sept my motivation I'm currently using is this pic: I'm p much slightly less bad as he started off as, and I think I've got broader shoulders and am taller. but still, if I can achieve that over this Summer, I'll be happy, but it's just the first step. I wanna get p big. [editline]7th June 2015[/editline] IIRC from the /fit/ thread he posted that in, he said he was on a 5 day split and ate at slightly below his TDEE calories, whilst having plenty of protein[/QUOTE] If you want to look like that in three months you should either study photography and how to use good light, Photoshop, or get on the juice. I was optimistic like you when I first started and saw all those fancy 3-6 months transformation videos, but I just ended up disappointed. Just a friendly warning.

[QUOTE=Adamhully;47907988]Hit the 50KG mark on my squats today. May not seem much but I started at 20KG a month ago.[/QUOTE] It takes time. Everyone starts light and see themselves progress.

[QUOTE=Adamhully;47907988]Hit the 50KG mark on my squats today. May not seem much but I started at 20KG a month ago.[/QUOTE] Good progress. In another month you'll be on track to hit at least 60KG, if not 70. Just make sure you keep your form in check. I had to review my form a lot at 65-75kg, and then again at 90, and then hell a few more times after. It's hard to perfect really. @ The Rizzler: Definitely get on Stronglifts, and for flexibility, I personally recommend lots of foam rolling, and yoga! Been trying [url=http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOiBggLaIH3aJL7pJGHpCpA]this channel's classes[/url]. Most are 30mins-1hr long, and have a decent amount of simple, even beginner level poses. Mild amount of cardio doing them too.

[QUOTE=Adamhully;47907988]Hit the 50KG mark on my squats today. May not seem much but I started at 20KG a month ago.[/QUOTE] That's good because most people who go to the gym don't even squat. [editline]9th June 2015[/editline] Anyways I dunno wtf happened but since my 1 week super-mini cut (where I lost 3kg but obviously most of that would have been stomach content and water weight) my deadlift has went to hell but my squat has soared, by like 22kg improvement in two weeks. I couldn't do deadlifts at my previous max anymore, but fortunately for high-volume sets I didn't seem to lose progress. Dropped the weight to my squat 5 rep max and was able to pump out 12. When you's do deadlifts, how long do you keep the weight on the ground between reps? I let the weights touch the ground and then I shoot back up again. I can't imagine I'd be able to do the same number of reps if I release the tension between reps. [editline]9th June 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=_Axel;47906473]Shit, forgot to put clamps on my bar when squatting and my weights started slipping on one side, good thing someone else noticed my bar was slanted. This is why I wish there were mirrors at my gym.[/QUOTE] Check your form. If there are no mirrors, ask someone kindly if they'd spend a minute just watching your form. Like, you could put clamps on the bar but if you have to do that you're not fixing your problem with form, just hiding it. Hell you might even think your form could be perfect, as I did, until a PT spotted me doing squats and noticed a slight imbalance between my legs and recommended I did unilateral leg press to resolve it.

For bulking what's your weight goal? 0.5 Kg a week?

[QUOTE=General;47912891]For bulking what's your weight goal? 0.5 Kg a week?[/QUOTE] depends on how advanced you are beginner - 2-3kg/month intermediate - 1kg/month advanced i don't fucking know, like .5kg/mo if lucky?

Switched to sumo and got 140 for 5, next set crushed out previous max of 150 for 2. Cheating+belt has literally eliminated any residual back pain I used to get. Realized never using straps was also dumbass idea, checked the knurling on the gyms bar and it's practically non-existent. Just doing my lighter sets without straps and ive thrown in 2 grip work exercises. Total is sitting at ~400 kg if my bench is still 100 kg, gonna try and get it up to 500 next year while staying at my current weight of 83, once im there I should be able to start competing. [editline]9th June 2015[/editline] Also I sweat so much during deadlifts one of my buddies that just walked into the gym asked me "how was the run?" after about 4 sets

isla fisher has been getting me well motivated for the lifts [IMG]https://uproxx.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/isla-workout.gif?w=650[/IMG]

So as some of you may know, I get bored a lot. When I get bored I like to research on bodybuilding, and using an old concept I've devised a full-body workout schedule. For every lift in one direction, there's an antagonistic lift in the same plane. There are two workouts, you alternate between each of them: Workout A Torso up/down: - overhead press - pull-up Torso forwards/backwards: - bench press - pendlay row Arm extension/flexion: - cable pushdown - cable curl Leg pull/push: - deadlift - squat Workout B Torso forwards-up/backwards-down: - incline bench press - lat pulldown Torso forwards-down/backwards-up: - decline bench press - yates row Arm push/pull: - narrow dumbbell press - face pull Leg extension/flexion: - leg extension machine - lying leg curl I think there are some advantages. Eg squats and deadlifts are exhausting so you're not doing them every workout, but still working your quads and hams on every other day. Also having decline and incline bench press on the same day, in theory, is not a bad idea because decline will be restricted mostly to the sternal portion of the chest while incline will mostly do the clavicular portion and anterior deltoid (although both will use triceps for lockout). But there are problems like narrow dumbbell press and face pulls not necessarily being exercises that balance each other out, (but I wasn't going to not have a posterior deltoid exercise) and I would have liked to put upright rows instead of pull-ups for workout A, but upright rows and overhead press aren't exactly antagonistic either. Anyways what is everyones' thoughts on it, just needlessly complicated, too many exercises, too much upper versus lower or am I just a copycat of someone else? I think I try too hard for someone who's only really been lifting for over half a year.

that routine sounds something that would put me in a hospital considering how heavy I lift

i think you are overthinking it? the major problem i see is that you're not giving each muscle group enough rest (i assume you mean workout A one day, workout B the next, then repeat?). why not just have a simple 5 day split chest back shoulders arms legs 6-8 exercises, 4 sets, dropsets and supersets wherever you feel like it. abs and cardio whenever you want. i mean there's a reason most people follow a similar schedule. i think it works the best, especially for someone starting out.