*** The 2010 Gym Rats Thread ***

That lat pull jump looked like a nice way to injure yourself.

I think he looks sort of like a swimwear/underwear model, not so much a bodybuilder or someone interested in overall strength.

kizZ, those hip thrusts look painful! not sure where that bar is resting. I've had to roll a bar down to my groin before and squashed a ball, NOT nice! looks like a potential risk on every rep.
 
Haven't posted on here in a while, might as well post my stats (unfortunately don't have access to scales but i'm still skinny)

Last time I weighed myself I was at 6ft1 @ 190lbs but I had tonsillitis last week which probably caused me to drop weight.

Bench: 100kg x 5
Squats: 150kg x 5
Deadlift: 180kg x 2 (really trying to bring this to 5).

Progress is slowing quite a bit right now, my squat has been stuck at this level for quite a while right now. Is there anything more advanced than starting strength which I might do? Currently I've been doing a 4 day/week workout consisting of:

Monday: Back
Tuesday: Shoulders
Thursday: Legs
Friday: Chest
 
Hi guys, first foray into this thread and I have a few questions. Earlier in the year around mid May I tipped the scales at 13st 3lbs. As I'm 5ft 7 this was a bit of an issue. I have always been very active and athletic and it was the culmination of a 2 year break from sport that I probably shouldn't have had.

I went on a keto cycle with no real training and dropped to 11st 12 by late July. This was maintained on a balanced diet from then until the start of September.

From the beginning of September 2 things have now changed. I began bouldering and I began strength training at home to aid my climbing. This has involved 200 crunches per day, 70 pull ups, 50 chin ups and 100 push ups. On top of this I've also being doing a lot of squats and stretching to help my flexibility. Buldering is 2 2hr sessions per week at the moment.

Physically now I feel strong. I can manage 100 push ups in one go, about 15 pull ups and 20 chins. I feel good and my wife says I have cut fat and filled out.

However, just to check I did the worst possible thing and got on the scales. I have gone up to 12st 9. I was a bit surprised as I really didn't think i had put on a lb. I'm a bit disheartened as I don't think 8lb of muscle is achievable in 2 months with the type of work I've been doing.

Do you think it's worth me running another keto cycle to hit 12st again before doing more strenght work?
 
Freefaller said:
Bodyfat is about the only thing he has going for him IMO :(
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guys a douche bag and annoys me greatly with his tricep cable extensions on full stack and his inability to pull it round pml.

Guys a goon. Period. And his body isn't anything special, most on here could achieve that, it's an ilusion he's bigger as he's less body fat.... Don't get me wrong in good shape but nothing "spectacular".

Anyway who went out for halloween last night lol?
 
exhashdotdot said:
Progress is slowing quite a bit right now, my squat has been stuck at this level for quite a while right now. Is there anything more advanced than starting strength which I might do?
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You could switch to a full body routine each workout. Squats 3x per week (Regular, front and overhead), using a 5% increase on weight and lowering reps per set. Works a charm for strength :)
 
Can anyone reccommend some low carb meals?

I'm struggling to maintain my weight, I am now working 2 jobs with no break in between them so I just end up grabbing a sandwich or a pasta from a garage when passing. It's not good I know, but I'm not sure what other option I've got as I have no time to prepare decent food any more.

Current exercise is:

Wednesday : Spinning class
Thursday: Circuit Training
Friday: 1 Hour Football
Saturday: 90 minutes Football
Sunday: 90 minutes Football

I can't do anything on Mon/Tues due to the second job. I did try to get up earlier to go for a run, but I was then tired throughout the day due to lack of sleep.

Food wise:

Breakfast: Oats so simple
11:00 snacl: yogurt and Banana
Lunch: Jacket Potatoe or Healthy living Tesco Microwave meal or Boots meal deal (Sandwich + Smoothie + Grapes)
Evenign Meal - Sandwich from whatever shop/garage I am passing. Time varies

Thanks!
 
N19h7m4r3 said:
None, I do cardio using a barbells and weights for complexes.
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The Craig said:
tend to do 15-20 mins after each session 3x a week. Probably going to up that and I also walk a fair bit each day.
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Not many responses yet, and i dont know how muscle defined you are.

However im doing around 3 - 4 hours per week Cardio after weights. I have been told to get the shape i want i need around 8 - 10 hours per week. :( excluding weight training
 
kai said:
Not many responses yet, and i dont know how muscle defined you are.

However im doing around 3 - 4 hours per week Cardio after weights. I have been told to get the shape i want i need around 8 - 10 hours per week. :(
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Try looking at your diet if you dont want to up the cardio, you maybe able to trim off a few 100kcals which will help
 
kai said:
Not many responses yet, and i dont know how muscle defined you are.

However im doing around 3 - 4 hours per week Cardio after weights. I have been told to get the shape i want i need around 8 - 10 hours per week. :( excluding weight training
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Not very, currently bulking. depends how your diet is on how much cardio you'll have to do, might find it easier to drop more calories than to up cardio.
 
SpeedFreak said:
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throught my weigh training experience I have learned that scales hardly ever tell the truth. Things like BMI are also inacurate for those who lift weights, the only thing you should rely on is the mirror.
If those around you tell you that you've lost fat then keep on going.
Weight can vary all the time, whether it's because of water retention on a particular day, noob gains etc.

If you look better - don't worry.
B1C3P said:
Anyway who went out for halloween last night lol?
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I did, dressed up as a pirate which was surprisingly confortable considering it was a polyester outfit. It was nice not to die sweating like Benny did for example. :D
 
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