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Freefaller said:
6 months into modifying my training, and my leg stability especially in the knee is phenomenal, my hips are much more mobile, my shoulder flexibility is 100% improved. I can actually hold a broom handle with both hands and go up and around down to my lower back - before, I could bring it up to about 80 degrees in front of me. Flexibility is up, and core strength is through the roof.

I only weigh about 205lbs now, but my strength is holding steady. I'm feeling pretty damned good. :cool:
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Good work, it's pretty tough and sometimes not as enjoyable as lifting heavy weights but makes the world of difference.

Do you mind sharing what you've done to improve your shoulder flexibility? I still have a very limited range similar to what you had before you started.
 
Freefaller said:
6 months into modifying my training, and my leg stability especially in the knee is phenomenal, my hips are much more mobile, my shoulder flexibility is 100% improved. I can actually hold a broom handle with both hands and go up and around down to my lower back - before, I could bring it up to about 80 degrees in front of me. Flexibility is up, and core strength is through the roof.

I only weigh about 205lbs now, but my strength is holding steady. I'm feeling pretty damned good. :cool:
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Nice work Mr.FF :)

As lie said, any info regarding the shoulders will help me
And what you done for your balance? As my right legs constantly stopping me from training it properly!!!!
 
Had a rare weekend of pretty heavy boozing and not much food; need to get back on it tomorrow. Think it's deadlift day. Going to start writing down what I do each session from now on.

Digestive system has been slow going for around a week or so now as well :\
 
NitrogenY3K said:
I think it might be worth encoperating the hiit training in my training, as i currently just do steady state cardio on the bike.

What would you suggest i do as a HIIT routine on the bike?
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http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ultimate-8-week-hiit-for-fat-burning-program.html

The article is an interesting read but I have looked in to hiit from a number of sources. I tend to link this article because it has a really good structure to the periods of hi and low intensity at the end.

My cv fitness is rubbish so when I do hiit I tend to stick to the 30/30 timing. Also you must go all out for the high intensity periods, none of this 70-80% rubbish for 5 min splits, it's as fast as you can like trying to run a from a bullet for the allotted period of high.
 
Boom 155kg dead done today, 10kg up from last time and it went up with 'ease' too.

The difference chalk makes is just awesome.
 
Week 3 - Bench:
72.5x5
82.5x3
92.5x8 - No way I was getting 10 this time!

Assistance:
Dips
CGBP - Bar keeps resting on my ulnar nerve in hand and making fingers feel tingly.

Got some nice DOMS from Squats and RDL yesterday too :)
 
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3 hours of cardio? **** that, you get enough benefit by doing 10 minutes of skipping or 8 minutes of tabata protocol.

It's always good to keep an open mind in the bodybuilding world, especially when ludicrous things like 3 hours of cardio appear, as some of the knowledge you may dismiss from other people because your trainer is well respected could in fact be the turnaround your looking for to build a better physique, like doing doing 30 minutes to an hour of weightlifting, incorporating supersets, compound movements and also 8 minutes of tabata protocol Monday, Wednesday and Friday for example will be of more benefit than doing 3 hours of cardio.

But 3 hours of cardio? Just no.
 
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Arhhhh So it appears my body does not like concentrated forms of Creatine. Not good, this is going to hamper progress BIG TIME :(
 
I wouldn't say creatine was that amazing that it would make much difference in your training.
 
kai said:
Arhhhh So it appears my body does not like concentrated forms of Creatine. Not good, this is going to hamper progress BIG TIME :(
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what appears to be the problem/side effects of taking it, creatine only boost what is naturally produced in the body, and not by massive amounts so it would be interesting to know how your being affected by it.
 
Syla5 said:
what appears to be the problem/side effects of taking it, creatine only boost what is naturally produced in the body, and not by massive amounts so it would be interesting to know how your being affected by it.
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Dripping tummy probably.

That's what I get when I get close to 5g a day.
 
sigma said:
Had a rare weekend of pretty heavy boozing and not much food; need to get back on it tomorrow. Think it's deadlift day. Going to start writing down what I do each session from now on.

Digestive system has been slow going for around a week or so now as well :\
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Probably due to the alcohol and stuff as well chap.

When you say digestive system, are we talking passing through or? If so, might be worth looking at some of your diet? I know mine used to be terrible when I was younger

And yes, can't recommend writing down your routine enough, helps me no end
 
Syla5 said:
what appears to be the problem/side effects of taking it, creatine only boost what is naturally produced in the body, and not by massive amounts so it would be interesting to know how your being affected by it.
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Pretty serious in my case anaphylaxis. It is very strange it appears not to affect me when creapure/monohydrate is mixed in for an example an all-in-one, loading with 5g last night prior to training; breathing become almost impossible for a good few hours after.
 
Syla5 said:
what appears to be the problem/side effects of taking it, creatine only boost what is naturally produced in the body, and not by massive amounts so it would be interesting to know how your being affected by it.
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Some people do have issues with it from what I've read :) Main one is respiratory issues I believe which Kai has mentioned previously I think?

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icecold said:
Training 02/07/12

WG pull ups 2x15xbw - easy. Short rest too

Dips 2x15x20kg - comfy

HC2PP 15x45kg, 15x50kg - comfy

Pleased! Flu wasn't so bad today and I felt much stronger. I did a load of aggressive lower body stretching as I didn't have any lower body stuff to do today.




Also, FINALLY, here is the video of my comp performance.



It's annoying watching those bench attempts, they should have gone so much better. The deadlift looks poor as well... next time!
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Lifts looked really tidy. The 190 squat went up like butter!
 
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