*** The 2015 Gym Rats Thread ***
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New personal best in 5x5 squats last night... 97.5kg
I appreciate that's light compared to what many are doing but am quite pleased as I struggled with 50kg when I started in June. Obviously aiming for that 100kg psychological barrier but my form wasn't great at this weight so need to get that right before going up again
Mirin' that squat mate. I'm currently @ 60KG on my squats, progression on SL should lead me to 90kg by the end of the month but no way i'll hit it. If I can hit 100KG by the end of march i'll be content.
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New personal best in 5x5 squats last night... 97.5kg
I appreciate that's light compared to what many are doing but am quite pleased as I struggled with 50kg when I started in June. Obviously aiming for that 100kg psychological barrier but my form wasn't great at this weight so need to get that right before going up again
Great stuff! Better to have great form and wait a week to pass through a number. A good squat is what makes a man (and not a mouse like me!)
Soldato
So I cancelled my GymBox subscription today as I can't justify £70/month for a purely weekend workout routine. Looking for something a bit closer to home as well, around the Balham/Clapham/Tooting area of SW London. Anyone got any recommendations? I checked out Pure Gym and The Gym Group in Stockwell today, both are mainly cardio gyms although they have a decent enough free weights section.
Man of Honour
If you can make it to Putney there is one of the best gyms I've been to there...
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His 218kg C&J is ridiculous too!
Soldato
Just learnt something new - apparently even with their amazing mobility and short femurs, most of the Chinese team still have cobblers add more (varying) height to the heels of their Romaleos, Adipowers etc (not sure if those new Anta ones they're wearing have a higher heel as standard). Guessing for anyone with longer femurs it might help even more, although probably cheaper just to buy an insert to stick in under the insole.
No reason I couldn't make it to Putney for an unbeatable offer. All I really need is somewhere without massive queues for the squat rack at a reasonable price. I've just seen The Gym Group is opening a Charing Cross branch at £14.99 a month with no contract or joining fee. Seems promising.
Caporegime
The year of gains.
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Man of Honour
That will be cheaper than Physical Culture in Putney but if you do go there ask for Phil (the owner) and tell him Will suggested you check out the gym
He's got a few squat racks. Another reason I love my gym. 4 squat racks!
Caporegime
The gym group is the same as Pure gym basically, FYI.
Soldato
They will only have one squat rack/bench rack so you can imagine how busy it is!
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Good start to 2015, uni gym is open during term time, but is still operating on holiday opening times, thus 9-5pm is not suitable for medics who are in 8.30-6pm. ********, I was hoping to get in before the influx of January gymmers and internationals who lift weird.
I will join in this year. Started at the gym last June time (thereabouts) with the intention of gaining some muscle. I had massive issue's with my knee, that actually turned out to be problems with my hamstring and not my knee. It has been quite a long 'recovery' period but I am now able to start squatting etc.
Have joined a new gym in December as they shut my one down that I was going to. It's fair to say I have never been the biggest or strongest person ever, but have been quite happy with the gains I made in 2014.
I have been doing a workout routine that I was helped with in last years thread. This is basically 3x8's on most exercises (3x5 on deadlifts). I have altered it a bit, but it is still 3x8's.
Should I ever 'change this up'? As I said I have seen fairly good gains, but am unsure if a change of routine (going for something like the Stronglifts 5x5) would benefit me?
Have joined a new gym in December as they shut my one down that I was going to. It's fair to say I have never been the biggest or strongest person ever, but have been quite happy with the gains I made in 2014.
I have been doing a workout routine that I was helped with in last years thread. This is basically 3x8's on most exercises (3x5 on deadlifts). I have altered it a bit, but it is still 3x8's.
Should I ever 'change this up'? As I said I have seen fairly good gains, but am unsure if a change of routine (going for something like the Stronglifts 5x5) would benefit me?
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What PBs are you on at the moment and are you stalling?
Yeah, stalling quite a bit tbh.
As I said I ain't the strongest so please...............lol
Bench Press - 60kg (Smith Machine)
Incline Fly's - 20kg (Dumbells - each dumbell is 20kg obviously)
Deadlifts - 80kg
Squat - 80kg
Overhead press - 40kg
Lateral raises - 8kg
Barbell Curl - 37.5kg
Close grip Press (triceps) - 30kg
1 arm Dumbell Row - 38kg
Do pull up's and dips as well. Dips are unassisted and pull ups have are assisted (10kg).
As I said I ain't the strongest so please...............lol
Bench Press - 60kg (Smith Machine)
Incline Fly's - 20kg (Dumbells - each dumbell is 20kg obviously)
Deadlifts - 80kg
Squat - 80kg
Overhead press - 40kg
Lateral raises - 8kg
Barbell Curl - 37.5kg
Close grip Press (triceps) - 30kg
1 arm Dumbell Row - 38kg
Do pull up's and dips as well. Dips are unassisted and pull ups have are assisted (10kg).
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I've found there's a fair bit of love for the weak guys like us round here
I like referring to http://www.strstd.com for seeing where I stand, assuming you want to be strong? Because strongliness = godliness
I don't know your weight etc but it would guess DL has lots of room to grow- Status