Was your stomach okay? Mines is fine but this weird feeling is still here today. Might be a trip to the docs, worried it's lack of blood circulation or something a bit more serious..
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Was your stomach okay? Mines is fine but this weird feeling is still here today. Might be a trip to the docs, worried it's lack of blood circulation or something a bit more serious..
Can someone explain this?
I've been keeping a diary of my weight over the past few months, I've also kept my 6-rep maxes for various things such as chest-press.
Anyhow, I plotted all this data into Excel and did a chart. My weight has fallen by around 2KG. There are hundreds of points scattered around but this is based on the line of best fit. Over the same period my strength has risen dramatically. Even going by 6-rep max for a dumbbell chest press, this has risen from 20KG. to 32KG.
The other thing is I am noticeably bigger in terms of muscle and I've put on a bit of weight around my stomach, yet the figures do not reflect this at all. The data is definitely consistent and accurate as I've weighed myself twice a day - first thing in the morning before breakfast, and last thing before I goto bed.
Any ideas?
I've been keeping a diary of my weight over the past few months, I've also kept my 6-rep maxes for various things such as chest-press.
Anyhow, I plotted all this data into Excel and did a chart. My weight has fallen by around 2KG. There are hundreds of points scattered around but this is based on the line of best fit. Over the same period my strength has risen dramatically. Even going by 6-rep max for a dumbbell chest press, this has risen from 20KG. to 32KG.
The other thing is I am noticeably bigger in terms of muscle and I've put on a bit of weight around my stomach, yet the figures do not reflect this at all. The data is definitely consistent and accurate as I've weighed myself twice a day - first thing in the morning before breakfast, and last thing before I goto bed.
Any ideas?
Why are you weighing yourself twice a day?
What you might be seeing as 'noticeably bigger' might more be that you are losing bodyfat, rather than you are gaining mass.
What you might be seeing as 'noticeably bigger' might more be that you are losing bodyfat, rather than you are gaining mass.
I'm after a little advice about my diet and routine. I'm an average sized guy, about 5ft 8, not really fat nor skinny. I have a decent amount of muscle on my legs and my arms are above average (triceps are starting to show quite a bit).
My main problem is that i'm trying to cut fat and build muscle, therefore looking more lean and not just fatter.
This is my current routine;
Monday - Chest and Triceps.
- Barbell Bench Press.
- Barbell Incline Bench Press.
- Dip.
- Machine Fly.
- Barbell Lying Triceps Extension.
- Triceps Pushdown - Rope.
- Dumbbell Decline Fly.
Wednesday - Back, Biceps and Forearm
- Barbell Deadlift.
- Barbell Bent Over Row.
- Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown.
- Barbell Curl.
- Incline Dumbbell Curl.
- Alternate Hammer Curl.
Friday - Shoulders, Legs and Abs
- Barbell Shoulder Press.
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press.
- Dumbbell Lateral Raise.
- Lying Leg Curis.
- Barbell Lunge.
- Barbell Squat.
- Barbell Shrug.
- Decline Crunch.
- Incline Situps.
Usually do 3x8 or 3x10 for every exercise.
My diet mainly consists of branflakes or porridge for breakfast with 1 scoop protein, chicken and pasta for lunch and usually some form of meat and veg for dinner. I don't eat crisps, chocolate or any other snacks like that.
I really need to add some form of cardio or move onto a specific diet. What would you guys recommend? CKD looks quite effective, would it be worth giving it a shot?
EDIT: I weigh 11.5st.
My main problem is that i'm trying to cut fat and build muscle, therefore looking more lean and not just fatter.
This is my current routine;
Monday - Chest and Triceps.
- Barbell Bench Press.
- Barbell Incline Bench Press.
- Dip.
- Machine Fly.
- Barbell Lying Triceps Extension.
- Triceps Pushdown - Rope.
- Dumbbell Decline Fly.
Wednesday - Back, Biceps and Forearm
- Barbell Deadlift.
- Barbell Bent Over Row.
- Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown.
- Barbell Curl.
- Incline Dumbbell Curl.
- Alternate Hammer Curl.
Friday - Shoulders, Legs and Abs
- Barbell Shoulder Press.
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press.
- Dumbbell Lateral Raise.
- Lying Leg Curis.
- Barbell Lunge.
- Barbell Squat.
- Barbell Shrug.
- Decline Crunch.
- Incline Situps.
Usually do 3x8 or 3x10 for every exercise.
My diet mainly consists of branflakes or porridge for breakfast with 1 scoop protein, chicken and pasta for lunch and usually some form of meat and veg for dinner. I don't eat crisps, chocolate or any other snacks like that.
I really need to add some form of cardio or move onto a specific diet. What would you guys recommend? CKD looks quite effective, would it be worth giving it a shot?
EDIT: I weigh 11.5st.
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Caporegime
I can't imagine you're carrying that much fat at 11.5st and 5ft 8in. I would focus on gaining some lean mass which will help reduce fat anyway.
Can you add another day for your split? 4 days works really well and allows you to focus more on developing particular muscles.
Can you add another day for your split? 4 days works really well and allows you to focus more on developing particular muscles.
I just want more lean mass, rather than body fat. For example, I don't have a belly or overhang but whats showing definitely isn't lean muscle.
Obviously I want to get bigger, but I want to loose fat, define and then bulk up. If that even makes sense?
EDIT: I'm probably wrong, but if I start eating more and bulking up without cutting, i'll just look fat / big rather than lean?
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Caporegime
Depends on how your body is with regards to storing fat, some people are more prone to it than others. If you do a good weights routine and eat slightly (clean) more than your burning a day you won't gain much fat at all.
This is how I do it, it's a slower process than a traditional bulk/cut but I like to remain lean all year round while slowly gaining muscle. I'm 5ft 11in and weigh 12.7st, and not much fat.
This is how I do it, it's a slower process than a traditional bulk/cut but I like to remain lean all year round while slowly gaining muscle. I'm 5ft 11in and weigh 12.7st, and not much fat.
Sounds like decent goals. OHP is a tricky one as it relies on a lot of smaller muscles and also requires a very stable shoulder complex. This will come with time. You could try some rear delt raises (bend over and bring some light dbs out to the side) as this can be good for minor shoulder imbalances.Last week or so wasn't good, manflu got the better of me.
I felt good last night, finishing back on two sets at 85kG. I won't say it's easy but it's reasonably comfortable. Goal is to be hitting 5 sets of 5 (stronglifts routine) at 100kG by end of may. Already done 100kg deadlift sets which I was more than happy with.
Still struggling with upper body though, OHP is particularly weak and form is pretty average I'd say. hopefully that will catch up if I keep at it
Soldato
Soldato
burst blood vessels under both eyes today in the gym =/. feelsbadman.jpg
On the plus side it was a pretty intense session
On the plus side it was a pretty intense session
Soldato
Just made an epic shake, about 30 - 35g of whey, lots of milk, banana, handful of mixed nuts and a tbsp of nutella. TASTES SO OM NOM NOM! But actually rather filling xD
So I bumped into Morba at the Gym we now both attend 
We need to hit up a few sessions if you fancy it mate!!
Sick chest session!
- 215lbx3x8 BB Bench unspotted
- 42kg DB's Incline Bench, 8/8/6
- 24kg DB's Incline flys
- Cable flys
- Cable raises palm facing roof (apparently hit your pectoral minor?, IDK the proper name for it!)
- 20 BW dips not to failure, then 24kg in my legs, 12/10/8
KNACKERED!!!
We need to hit up a few sessions if you fancy it mate!!Sick chest session!
- 215lbx3x8 BB Bench unspotted
- 42kg DB's Incline Bench, 8/8/6
- 24kg DB's Incline flys
- Cable flys
- Cable raises palm facing roof (apparently hit your pectoral minor?, IDK the proper name for it!)
- 20 BW dips not to failure, then 24kg in my legs, 12/10/8
KNACKERED!!!
Man of Honour
First sun bed session today. 1 a week until the show
I'd like to say no homo but I don't think even that gets me out of it
I'd like to say no homo but I don't think even that gets me out of it
Soldato
No. No it doesn't..........
o00o, good luck with your show mate, when is it? How are you looking?
Man of Honour
I'm taking pics still just I'm cautious about posting as I'm going through good changes at the moment. And want it to be a big jump from last pics. Body fat is coming off in the right places. My next post will hopefully show those
I'm down 4kg since last pictures
Show is June 12th
I'm down 4kg since last pictures
Show is June 12th
Caporegime
Looking forward to seeing the pictures - from what I recall you are aiming for a similar weight to me (80kg) ?
So I bumped into Morba at the Gym we now both attend
Sick chest session!
- 215lbx3x8 BB Bench unspotted
- 42kg DB's Incline Bench, 8/8/6
- 24kg DB's Incline flys
- Cable flys
- Cable raises palm facing roof (apparently hit your pectoral minor?, IDK the proper name for it!)
- 20 BW dips not to failure, then 24kg in my legs, 12/10/8
KNACKERED!!!
Strong little ****er aren't ya
Definitely up for a session if we can match times. I was taking advantage of no manager being in today so left work early and got 40 mins cardio in
Strong little ****er aren't ya
Definitely up for a session if we can match times. I was taking advantage of no manager being in today so left work early and got 40 mins cardio in
Haha nice, I am subject to sneaking out a few mins early if I'm able too aswell
Just saw your totals on the powerlifting thread, that's INSANE man!!
Its not bad. Id struggle to do anything like the 3 of them on the same day. bench i wont get near until i have surgery, which reminds me, i need to look at booking that in before i get outsourced as the health care might not be as good under t-systems!!
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