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Looks good Benny, I'll definitely be tweaking mine.
Had one of those workouts today where 3/4 of the way through I felt shaky and light headed, so had to call it a day early. Never mind, happens from time to time. Think I need some rest.
Had one of those workouts today where 3/4 of the way through I felt shaky and light headed, so had to call it a day early. Never mind, happens from time to time. Think I need some rest.
Or some more carbs/food. If you don't come down with a cold/virus. I find I get like that if my carbs are too low and I'm training too intensely.
Edit: You can see I've got excess chain there should I need to make it shorter/longer to stop small weights swinging about/make room for more plates.
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Ah ok. Still, it's a bit of an over spend unless you're thinking of competing.He wasn't the one asking about dipping belts
I really hate to tell you mate but that belt is a waste of money. Sorry, I know that's a little rude but I'm just trying to help. I've been doing a lot of research into belts because I'm getting one specifically for powerlifting and I want it to last a while and strength shop uk belts really aren't the way forwards. I doubt you want to spend loads of money but just as a reference:
http://www.pullum-sports.co.uk/acce...ede-duel-prong-powerlifting-belt/prod_24.html
This is the belt I'm getting. You really want a leather belt, the foam ones that SSUK do are too soft so don't really provide enough support. A friend of mine has one and I used to borrow it now and then but I began to find that it was too soft and would fold over quite easily. My brother bought this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leather-Pow...YY/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1299785110&sr=8-12
and it has worked really well for what it is, the only problem is it isn't as good as the ones we are going to get and when you are as strong as he is you need some kind of protection.
I know this probably isn't all that helpful now but if you can arrange it, send that belt back. It costs way too much for what it is. Also the lever for SSUK belts aren't very strong and have been known to break very easily.
If you don't fancy either of the above I know there is quite a good lever belt done by Zulu Glove for about £40. Another thing is are you sure you want a lever belt, tend to be more expensive and are less easy to use IMO.
Again, sorry if it seemed rude, I just know I would appreciate the advice
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I know, sorry was quite a random post!
Yeah £55 is a bit rinse, and I will probably only ever use it for top sets squat/dead/SOHP...so probably not the best purchase, but oh well! lol
EDIT: @ above post. I've heard pretty good things about them! IPF spec, and I definitely want a lever to quickly take off in between sets. I'll see how it goes but thank's for the info!
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IPF spec doesn't mean all that much just that you can use it in comps, it doesn't make it a good belt. Fair enough, I really don't get on with them and I know everyone in my club would prefer a leather one but hey ho . Let us know how you get on 
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Nice lifts p4radox!
. Let us know how you get on .Nice lifts p4radox!
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This is average taken from a week worth of meals (5-a day, 3 main, 2 snack) do those figures look okay? Thinking that my Carb and Fat Ratio isn't right when my main goal is to lose weight. The carbs come from Brown rice, wholemeal pitta bread, red lentils and Porridge.
Cals -1652
Fat- 30
Carb- 188
Protein- 165
Cals -1652
Fat- 30
Carb- 188
Protein- 165
tempted by one from them myself, let me know how it fits and feels
tempted by one from them myself, let me know how it fits and feels
Will do broski!
Lower your carbs up your fats and possibly even your kcals depending on stats
http://www.pullum-sports.co.uk/acce...ede-duel-prong-powerlifting-belt/prod_24.html
This is the belt I'm getting. You really want a leather belt, the foam ones that SSUK do are too soft so don't really provide enough support. A friend of mine has one and I used to borrow it now and then but I began to find that it was too soft and would fold over quite easily. My from bought this:
I actually ordered that pullum-sports belt today.
Medium since it's a nice size.
I'm hoping it doesn't take too long to delivery though.
I'm driving to Luton to get mine because know a guy that can get me a tasty discount, next week I should have a belt of my own instead of always borrowing one .
I was going to get some bands for rehab kind of work and was told to go to EXF fitness (apparently the Pullum ones are crap) but the website is under maintenance. Does anyone know anywhere that sells good quality bands for cheaps?
. I was going to get some bands for rehab kind of work and was told to go to EXF fitness (apparently the Pullum ones are crap) but the website is under maintenance. Does anyone know anywhere that sells good quality bands for cheaps?
Height, weight, activity levels?
You've more carbs that protein for starters. Workout your BMR and go from there.
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Your BMR: 2067 Calories/Day
height: 6ft 3 Weight 213lb i think around 95kg mark.
Activity level:
Monday: Chest/biceps (45mins moderate/high pace). 20 Minute RUN
Tuesday: 25min run- 15min HITT
Wednesday: Shoulders/triceps. 20 min run (if not done on thursday)
Thursday: 25 min run- 15min HITT
Friday: Back/legs
Sat: 25/35 min run slow pace.
Sun: Rest
Main aim is to lose weight. Would you suggest low carbs and up the protein?
Should i be looking at something like this:
200 Grams of Protein
100 Grams of Carbs
90 Grams of Fat
Not really sure how to increase my level of fat intake though? And what other option can i have instead of rice etc to lower carbs
Somthing like this?
MILK Semi Skimmed, Average
Asda BREAKFAST CEREAL Porridge Oats, SmartPrice
Myprotein Whey Protein
Total Breakfast
357
8
38
34
Morning Tea
Bananas raw
Lunch
TUNA Chunks, In Spring Water, Average, Drained
Hellmann's MAYONNAISE
Asda SALAD Rocket, Leafy
Total Lunch
229
10
1
34
Afternoon Tea
Myprotein Whey Protein
Dinner
TURKEY Breast, Steaks, Raw, Average
LENTILS Red, Dried, Average
TOMATOES Chopped, Canned, Average
Peppers sweet, red, raw
EGGS Medium, Boiled, Average
Total Dinner
563
17
35
70
Late
Loseley CHEESE Cottage, Low Fat
Grand Total
1564 Cal
43 Fat
106 Carb
195 Protein
height: 6ft 3 Weight 213lb i think around 95kg mark.
Activity level:
Monday: Chest/biceps (45mins moderate/high pace). 20 Minute RUN
Tuesday: 25min run- 15min HITT
Wednesday: Shoulders/triceps. 20 min run (if not done on thursday)
Thursday: 25 min run- 15min HITT
Friday: Back/legs
Sat: 25/35 min run slow pace.
Sun: Rest
Main aim is to lose weight. Would you suggest low carbs and up the protein?
Should i be looking at something like this:
200 Grams of Protein
100 Grams of Carbs
90 Grams of Fat
Not really sure how to increase my level of fat intake though? And what other option can i have instead of rice etc to lower carbs
Somthing like this?
MILK Semi Skimmed, Average
Asda BREAKFAST CEREAL Porridge Oats, SmartPrice
Myprotein Whey Protein
Total Breakfast
357
8
38
34
Morning Tea
Bananas raw
Lunch
TUNA Chunks, In Spring Water, Average, Drained
Hellmann's MAYONNAISE
Asda SALAD Rocket, Leafy
Total Lunch
229
10
1
34
Afternoon Tea
Myprotein Whey Protein
Dinner
TURKEY Breast, Steaks, Raw, Average
LENTILS Red, Dried, Average
TOMATOES Chopped, Canned, Average
Peppers sweet, red, raw
EGGS Medium, Boiled, Average
Total Dinner
563
17
35
70
Late
Loseley CHEESE Cottage, Low Fat
Grand Total
1564 Cal
43 Fat
106 Carb
195 Protein
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lynchy, more protein and fats and waaaaay less carbs.
Morba, I'd say you'd be better off with a pullum one mate. Dom knows what he's talking about.
chrisgt, in that case you will almost certainly be better off sending it back. Unless you are ridiculously strong you won't end up getting it's full worth (even considering Dom's rather damning review). Also, lever belts are a massive hassle if you don't have a need for them; regular style isn't that hard to get on and off.
Nightmare when is yours due to arrive? Can you let us know what you think please?
Morba, I'd say you'd be better off with a pullum one mate. Dom knows what he's talking about.
chrisgt, in that case you will almost certainly be better off sending it back. Unless you are ridiculously strong you won't end up getting it's full worth (even considering Dom's rather damning review). Also, lever belts are a massive hassle if you don't have a need for them; regular style isn't that hard to get on and off.
Nightmare when is yours due to arrive? Can you let us know what you think please?
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It works! This exercise, diet thing really works!! 
Today's weigh in put me at 79.6Kg. This is probably the first time I have been under 80Kg in about 10 years. I am loosing weight at a fairly slow but steady pace but this is quite an exciting milestone. I have lost about 3Kg in 2 months, but over 7Kg overall since becoming more active. My little spreadsheet estimates me at about a 550Kcal deficit.
I still have some way to go though as I estimate myself at around 18%BF and would like to get down to around 10-13% before starting to bulk. I'm 6'1" btw, so currently have very little lean mass on me, but would like to get rid of all the belly flab then do a clean bulk. I am going to have a BF% calliper measurement next Wednesday, so I'll see where I am sitting then. On a related note, has anyone bought their own callipers and done their own BF% measurements? If it is possible to achieve accurate results I am tempted to get some so I can measurements when I want.
Another little milestone today was deadlifting. Finished my normal routine pretty quick today, so decided to spend the end of the session slowly building up the deadlift weight. Got to 100Kg in the end. I could possibly have got up another 15-20Kg, but didn't want to push it as I was aware that my form was breaking down and didn't want to risk my back. It's not a huge weight for most people, but one I am quite happy with. Certainly a lot better than my bench press. My chest muscles are feeble!
I also think I am being a little overly cautious on the bench press and squat as I am under the bar without a spotter. At least with the deadlift if it starts to go wrong, I can just drop the weight. That isn't really an option on the bench, lol.
Today's weigh in put me at 79.6Kg. This is probably the first time I have been under 80Kg in about 10 years. I am loosing weight at a fairly slow but steady pace but this is quite an exciting milestone. I have lost about 3Kg in 2 months, but over 7Kg overall since becoming more active. My little spreadsheet estimates me at about a 550Kcal deficit.
I still have some way to go though as I estimate myself at around 18%BF and would like to get down to around 10-13% before starting to bulk. I'm 6'1" btw, so currently have very little lean mass on me, but would like to get rid of all the belly flab then do a clean bulk. I am going to have a BF% calliper measurement next Wednesday, so I'll see where I am sitting then. On a related note, has anyone bought their own callipers and done their own BF% measurements? If it is possible to achieve accurate results I am tempted to get some so I can measurements when I want.
Another little milestone today was deadlifting. Finished my normal routine pretty quick today, so decided to spend the end of the session slowly building up the deadlift weight. Got to 100Kg in the end. I could possibly have got up another 15-20Kg, but didn't want to push it as I was aware that my form was breaking down and didn't want to risk my back. It's not a huge weight for most people, but one I am quite happy with. Certainly a lot better than my bench press. My chest muscles are feeble!
I also think I am being a little overly cautious on the bench press and squat as I am under the bar without a spotter. At least with the deadlift if it starts to go wrong, I can just drop the weight. That isn't really an option on the bench, lol.
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