For the gym rats

Morba · 25 Jul 2007 at 01:13

Morba said:
a new goal (really shouldnt be trying this while trying to attempt a cut, but hell, i like a challenge!):

flat DB press: 50kg for reps - 2x6

now, that seems like a weird one, its not a 1rm, its not a single set.

week1: 37x8, 40x8, 42x2x6
week2: 30x8, 32x8, 35x2x6
week3: 32x8, 35x8, 37x2x6
week4: 35x8, 37x8, 40x2x6
week5: 37x8, 40x8, 42x2x6
week6: 40x8, 42x8, 45x2x6

ok kinda messed up a little (doesnt help with the forearm injury!).

but today i was feeling strong so pushed on more than i was planning.

currently week 3, yet i was doing week 5. will repeat this week for week 4 if possible, which will help me on towards the final goal, atleast that is the plan!

Bakedgoods · 29 Jul 2007 at 17:21

The stretch marks under myarm pits are getting worse. A lot worse today actually.

Giving me second thoughts about continueing, even though I want to :\

Jeffstar · 29 Jul 2007 at 17:30

Wardie said:
The stretch marks under myarm pits are getting worse. A lot worse today actually.

Giving me second thoughts about continueing, even though I want to :\

Are you seriously considering packing in just because of stretch marks? Be proud of them, they're proof you're growing! From the pics you've posted, you're doing extremely well too :cool:

Bakedgoods · 29 Jul 2007 at 17:34

Jeffstar said:
Are you seriously considering packing in just because of stretch marks? Be proud of them, they're proof you're growing! From the pics you've posted, you're doing extremely well too

Well I hurt my hand at a festival this weekend so I can't train tomorrow. I know they should eventually fade but they are such a dark kind of purple right now and only seem to be getting bigger, they don't look nice at all

Cheers for the compliment though, I really do enjoyit but it's like Grrrrr

Pigeon_Killer · 29 Jul 2007 at 17:51

Wardie said:
Well I hurt my hand at a festival this weekend so I can't train tomorrow.

Yes you can. You don't need your hands for leg work. Learn to work around your injuries

Wardie said:
I know they should eventually fade but they are such a dark kind of purple right now and only seem to be getting bigger, they don't look nice at all

I felt exactly the same when mine started to appear but now I couldn't care less. I've got them on my calves, thighs, hamstrings, inside leg, waist, biceps and underarms. They're not pretty but the strength and size gains make them all seem worthwhile. You will learn to live with them.

Chong Warrior · 29 Jul 2007 at 19:16

Jeffstar said:
Are you seriously considering packing in just because of stretch marks? Be proud of them, they're proof you're growing! From the pics you've posted, you're doing extremely well too

Agreed. You should wear them with pride!

Has me thinking though... I don't have any! :eek:

oddjob62 · 29 Jul 2007 at 19:19

Chong Warrior said:
Agreed. You should wear them with pride!

Has me thinking though... I don't have any!

Pah, Pencil neck

Chong Warrior · 29 Jul 2007 at 19:22

oddjob62 said:
Pah, Pencil neck

Hehe, I think it must be my nice, soft, stretchy skin from all this fat I eat

Volcs · 29 Jul 2007 at 19:25

Chong Warrior said:
Hehe, I think it must be my nice, soft, stretchy skin from all this fat I eat

I've got insanely stretchy skin, it's like I'm destined to be huge, (although whether I fill it with fat or muscle is a path I must choose).

Bakedgoods · 29 Jul 2007 at 19:32

It's seriously not very nice, i'll try get some pictures.

Morba · 29 Jul 2007 at 21:56

Chong Warrior said:
Hehe, I think it must be my nice, soft, stretchy skin from all this fat I eat

my stretch marks say you are wrong!
28 years of eating fat and i probably have your share of em to go with my own ;]

Bakedgoods · 30 Jul 2007 at 07:56

This sucks :\

Will order some of that bio oil from Boots later and give it a try. I can't see it helping too much though. For some reason they got quite a lot bigger over the weekend.

ARghhhhhhh. It detracts from my bodys appeal by having big purple thick. Yes I am that vain.

NitrogenY3K · 4 Aug 2007 at 12:31

Tried a new squat routine yesterday, I had to lay down in the gym for 10mins after it, haha.

2 X Warm up sets

3XWorking sets, 10, 8, 6 pyramiding up the weight.

then

1 heavy set of 10 reps close stance squats

the 4X10 (same weight, and still close stance) with 10seconds rest between each set.

Hard is an understatment, felt good at the end, and my legs feel lovely today

Bakedgoods · 4 Aug 2007 at 12:43

NitrogenY3K said:
Tried a new squat routine yesterday, I had to lay down in the gym for 10mins after it, haha.

2 X Warm up sets

3XWorking sets, 10, 8, 6 pyramiding up the weight.

then

1 heavy set of 10 reps close stance squats

the 4X10 (same weight, and still close stance) with 10seconds rest between each set.

Hard is an understatment, felt good at the end, and my legs feel lovely today

My lovely i'm guessing you mean sore?

I love the feeling of DOMS haha.

I tried to squat using a smith machine effort yesterday. Oh dear... I know people say to front squat on them but I wasn't too sure on how to do them, but i've looked them up now. It was horrible though, forces you into an awful position that really isn't natural or nice on your back at all

NitrogenY3K · 4 Aug 2007 at 12:47

Yep, DOMS is great

Yeh, i've tried to squat on a smith and really hated the position is puts your back in, its feels terrible. I will never try to squat on a smith again.

Chong Warrior · 4 Aug 2007 at 14:10

NitrogenY3K said:
Hard is an understatment, felt good at the end, and my legs feel lovely today

I'll just bet they do!

Wardie said:
I tried to squat using a smith machine effort yesterday. Oh dear...

Oh dear indeed

Smith Machines are bad for everything, I hate them. I saw a video of Jay Cutler doing front squats on the Smithy so thought I give it a try last cycle. Big mistake, I've just started a new cycle and this time front squats freestyle with BB, so much better.

NitrogenY3K said:
Yep, DOMS is great

Yeh, i've tried to squat on a smith and really hated the position is puts your back in, its feels terrible. I will never try to squat on a smith again.

Same.

I've got wicked DOMS at the moment, this week has really whacked me and I feel drained and tired. I wouldn't mind but I've just had 2 weeks off and this is my first week back lol! 15 reps are killers!

megatron · 4 Aug 2007 at 21:07

I guess u mean something else by cycle than I would? What is DOMS? Ive been changing my technique to a power lifting style, wide stance and depth is either parallel or top of hips below knee. I did 21 reps of 2 plates a side and last session did 15 reps of 2.5 plates a side. Hoping to get back into 3 plates a side in this style. I find it easier to go lower with this technique.

Chong Warrior · 4 Aug 2007 at 21:53

megatron said:
I guess u mean something else by cycle than I would? What is DOMS? Ive been changing my technique to a power lifting style, wide stance and depth is either parallel or top of hips below knee. I did 21 reps of 2 plates a side and last session did 15 reps of 2.5 plates a side. Hoping to get back into 3 plates a side in this style. I find it easier to go lower with this technique.

Yeah I just mean cycle of HST, my routine which last 2 weeks 15 reps, 2 weeks 10 reps, 4 weeks 5 reps and 2 weeks off. Not the geared up kind of cycle

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

alx · 5 Aug 2007 at 01:08

About the only thing I find smith machines vaguley useful for is when you want to push hard on close grip bench press, without a spotter, as I find my triceps suddenly go.

^TANK^ · 10 Aug 2007 at 16:40

I beat my personal best of 10 x 165 kilos on the bench press today, i got 6 x 170 kilos and 1 rep on 180kg very very pleased

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