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

[QUOTE=aznz888;48363371]yo these are fucking bullshit, i have tiny hands and i can barely close them because i just cant get a proper grip around them granted i can make it work up to around #2 but its still a really awkward grip[/QUOTE] pretty sure you're allowed to help move it into position with your other hand if you're having small hand problems

I think I pulled/strained my lat during deadlifting Hurts but I think it's getting better

Decided to start StrongLifts 5x5 again until I'm at least at the Intermediate level for all of the lifts in the 198 category. Then I'll move on to a hypertrophy program while continuing to eat a defecit so I can cut this weight.

[QUOTE=Exigent;48363632]Decided to start StrongLifts 5x5 again until I'm at least at the Intermediate level for all of the lifts in the 198 category. Then I'll move on to a hypertrophy program while continuing to eat a defecit so I can cut this weight.[/QUOTE] porque no las dos?

Alsooo, dumb question but when you guys cook your meats, do you worry about the grease, is that fat that I should AVOID or should I continue indulging in its juices.

At what point should I move on from Stronglifts 5x5 to another program It's getting kind of boring, and I'm starting to progress a lot slower on OHP and Bench Press. I'm thinking that once I get my squats up to 2pl8 (currently 205) and my bench up to 1pl8 (currently 120) I should look for a 4 day split program that's a bit more intense. Anyone have any thoughts or recommendations for specific programs that are good followups to SL?

switch as soon as possible imo they're good at the start for 3-6 months, but not more most of the time

Its so god damn hard keeping my weight up. Balancing life/work/other hobbys I just run out of food and end up going nowhere. I gotta somehow slam back 6-7k calories a day

[QUOTE=CabooseRvB;48365090]Alsooo, dumb question but when you guys cook your meats, do you worry about the grease, is that fat that I should AVOID or should I continue indulging in its juices.[/QUOTE] Indulge [editline]3rd August 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=Wealth + Taste;48365265]At what point should I move on from Stronglifts 5x5 to another program It's getting kind of boring, and I'm starting to progress a lot slower on OHP and Bench Press. I'm thinking that once I get my squats up to 2pl8 (currently 205) and my bench up to 1pl8 (currently 120) I should look for a 4 day split program that's a bit more intense. Anyone have any thoughts or recommendations for specific programs that are good followups to SL?[/QUOTE] [URL="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vvqgukd2aler32x/AABFRK56rj8GVYd04Oc41MSva/Strength/Justin Lascek - The Texas Method.pdf?dl=0"]Texas Method[/URL] or [URL="http://stronglifts.com/madcow/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm"]Mad Cow 5x5[/URL] I'd recommend texas method simply because thats one I'm on but Mad cow is just as good. [url=http://www.canditotraininghq.com/free-strength-programs/]Candito's Linear Progression[/url] is also an option if you want to do something good but not as physically and mentally taxing. Texas method/ madcow require you to hit pr's every week which makes them great for gains but means you have to be hard as nails to stick with them for a long time. Ultimately I think that makes you stronger person in every sense of the word. Candito lets you make progress at your own pace and you can in theory stick with it forever, unlike TM which you'll only get a few months out of. Candito's also lets you focus more on your weak points than TM. Theres nothing wrong with doing one then the other but whatever you pick make sure you stick to it for at least 2 months before trying another.

[QUOTE=CabooseRvB;48365090]Alsooo, dumb question but when you guys cook your meats, do you worry about the grease, is that fat that I should AVOID or should I continue indulging in its juices.[/QUOTE] Stop cooking with vegetable oils and indulge all you like. The only vegetable oil worth a damn is olive oil, but people are misguided about its health benefits. EVOO is healthy when its consumed "raw" not when its been blasted by high heats in which is quickly becomes oxidized and loses all benefits it once had.

Candito's Linear looks really promising, I like how it looks customizable to a degree so I can change it up every once in a while. I'll give it a shot once I get back to school.

I don't see myself switching from the PPL I'm on for at least a year. If scheduling won't allow 5-6 days a week I'll do PHUL. Even then PPL is so flexible already

Would a 5x5 or 3x3 program be a good start after doing bodyweight exercises? I can't go to a gym before September yet, so I am thinking of doing one of those 2 by then.

Yes, most recommend it for people just starting with a barbell.

Hey, I'm new to this thread. I've been sick of being overweight and out-of-shape for a long while but I've never really been able to hold down a serious diet or exercise routine. Reading the Beginner's Guide in the OP i'm kinda seeing that I had the wrong idea about a lot of things and in retrospect it makes a lot of sense why I failed the ways I did. I want to try again the right way this time. I'm not really in a position where I can get weights to lift just yet though. Are there some good substitute exercises I can do in the meantime until I can afford some weights?

[QUOTE=Bathacker;48370062]Hey, I'm new to this thread. I've been sick of being overweight and out-of-shape for a long while but I've never really been able to hold down a serious diet or exercise routine. Reading the Beginner's Guide in the OP i'm kinda seeing that I had the wrong idea about a lot of things and in retrospect it makes a lot of sense why I failed the ways I did. I want to try again the right way this time. I'm not really in a position where I can get weights to lift just yet though. Are there some good substitute exercises I can do in the meantime until I can afford some weights?[/QUOTE] [url]https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommended_routine[/url] That should help until you can start in a gym

Have finally made noticeable progress on lat pulldowns, looking from now to months ago. Why the fuck are lats so hard to train

Barbell row and dumbell row for life

Switching from barbell rows to single-arm dumbbell rows was one of the best decisions I made in the gym, smashed through a plateau, but I still like to do lat pulldowns to like counter-balance ohp. Speaking of like counter-balance or antagonist exercises or whatever, what is one for the squat? Obviously has to work the hammies but all I can think of are romanian deadlifts. And that's not exactly the opposite exercise.

I started progressing on pull-ups when I started neglecting them yeah idk

Weighted pull ups train lats like nothing else, 3 sets of 6 seems to be best rep range, I've been consistently adding weight every week training like that. [editline]4th August 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=Antdawg;48371755]Switching from barbell rows to single-arm dumbbell rows was one of the best decisions I made in the gym, smashed through a plateau, but I still like to do lat pulldowns to like counter-balance ohp. Speaking of like counter-balance or antagonist exercises or whatever, what is one for the squat? Obviously has to work the hammies but all I can think of are romanian deadlifts. And that's not exactly the opposite exercise.[/QUOTE] DL's and RDL's balance squats pretty well but you dont have to worry as much about antagonising squats as you do with upper body lifts like bench/ ohp.

Decided to hit the gym almost every day now, seeing if I can just practice form with much less weight and more reps and train muscles that I didn't work on during 'off days.' I'll still supplement with some minor cardio. Also, I've been experimenting with what my routine is, I am still aiming for trying to work my full body every other day, and I started to replace and add onto 5x5's to work on other muscles. Again, my intent is to burn and lately I have been sweating like no other. 15 Dips (Tris, Chest) Squat 5x5 (Back, Quads, Glutes) Bench 5x5 (Chest, delts) T-Bar Row/BB Row/Landmines 3x10/5x5/3x10 (Forearm, Bicep, Tricep, Middleback) Hammer Curls/Cross Curls 3x15 (Bicep, Tricep) 1-Arm Dumbell Row 3x15 (Tricep, Middle Back) 5 Chin-ups/Pullups (Back, biceps) -- Sometimes I would replace or add onto this routine, especially for biceps with BB Curls or even do more with the olympic bar. Just almost any compound exercise that I could throw in so that I can engage most of my body. I think by next week I will start adding OHP since I have neglected it since I could barely get away with 45LBs with doing a complete 5x5 and I want to get started on that, not to mention that I need to practice on its form since I bend way too far back. Last days of the week, usually Fridays, I would add 5-10LBs to the set to see if I can advance further. Am I exerting too much on one area at any point?

I'm looking for some good music for my workouts -- I think this was discussed a while back but I don't feel like combing through pages for it. Most of the playlists on Spotify are usually either rap or unpleasant screamo (with some occasional good metal in there). I'm looking for motivational stuff in the rock, heavy metal, and even pop genres that doesn't sound too generic. If you guys have anything good to share, please drop it by me, thanks :v:

CabooseRvB I don't think you need to do both T-Bar rows and dumbbell rows. They are pretty much almost the same exercise. Also if you are doing both dips and bench I'd probably have the bench press be inclined, give the clavicular head of the chest some lovin. [editline]5th August 2015[/editline] Here's one for you boys: would it be wise to do tricep pushdowns and curls the day after doing bench, ohp, rows and pulldowns? I don't really think it would be, but I feel I don't have the time to integrate those two exercises into the day before, so instead I could do them the day I do legs and abs.

[QUOTE=Antdawg;48378399]CabooseRvB I don't think you need to do both T-Bar rows and dumbbell rows. They are pretty much almost the same exercise. Also if you are doing both dips and bench I'd probably have the bench press be inclined, give the clavicular head of the chest some lovin. [editline]5th August 2015[/editline] Here's one for you boys: would it be wise to do tricep pushdowns and curls the day after doing bench, ohp, rows and pulldowns? I don't really think it would be, but I feel I don't have the time to integrate those two exercises into the day before, so instead I could do them the day I do legs and abs.[/QUOTE] For me I honestly never look deep into what I do, the whole "oh if I work this then I shouldnt/may not be able to work that" is just an excuse to put lifts off. Dont quote me, how I see it is so long as you're working yourself to exhaustion and tearing your muscles till they're sore it shouldn't matter what order you do them in. They're still going to grow I can't state hard facts, I can only say what I know from experience. How I lift is I come to the gym I look at something and I think "well hell, ill do that". Do it till I'm sore then I look at something else and do the same. In the end I end up working out everything and what I feel needs to grow more I just work a little bit harder. No set order, shits always hurting, and I can still move good numbers

I kind of started to do that too, I look around and think about what muscle group I haven't worked on yet and start doing sets. I just try to take account what weight I did so I can add more next time.

Decided to get on cutting starting next week. Is there anything I should keep in mind aside from simply being in a deficit of calories? Also, what are good ideas for low-cal meals that are nonetheless satiating?

^Anything with lots of plain chicken in it Hit 2 pr's today, 95kgx5 front squat and 80kg power jerk. Both felt not too difficult, I think I'm really starting to nail my front squat form, feels like I'm getting a lot of bounce out of the hole, didnt use wraps at all this week. Only issue seems to be my right leg is stronger then my left and its putting my form off.

Been doing a 5 day routine for a while, think I'm gonna go back to a push/pull routine, harder to recover from 5 straight days of blasting each body part, and getting fairly bad nosebleeds the day after I lift.

Sure your not just drinking enough water?