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*** The 2011 Gym Rats Thread ***
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tyre flipping, van pull/push and log lifts @ 1300 on Sunday for anyone near Dunstable
Bahhh!
I've an exhaust to fit on Sunday as the replacement arrived and Sunday afternoon is the only time I have access to my friends garage & pit!Weekend after I should be able to make the Sunday (16th) if you're doing something then?
The 23rd/24th I'll be hanging out my backside from my brothers 24th birthday.
30thApril/1st of May I have penciled it in should something happen
had my fat % measured today - gone from 14.5% in December (mid) to 10.9%
much better improvements than I had expected - I'd wondered why - although I'd been working out very very hard - I'd not really lost any more than 0.5kg-1kg or so over the 3 months
much better improvements than I had expected - I'd wondered why - although I'd been working out very very hard - I'd not really lost any more than 0.5kg-1kg or so over the 3 months
Bahhh!
Weekend after I should be able to make the Sunday (16th) if you're doing something then?
The 23rd/24th I'll be hanging out my backside from my brothers 24th birthday.
30thApril/1st of May I have penciled it in should something happen
Unfortunately I'll be in Poland then
Next session will be June as Poland / Stag do / Hong Kong sums up May for me
you got a nice big tyre? been tempted by one for home, would be great outside my house
They are great for the garden especially with the log as well. Stu used some scale thing at one of his construction sites and reckoned it was around 110-120kg, so its good for endurance work. Working on getting a bigger one.
Another session tonight.
Much the same as the last one except did 2 sets of squats at 90kG rather than one. Finished with an 8X70kg rather than 60kG. Definitely starting to see a difference in the composition of the legs and it's the squats I look forward to when I go in.
Also added in 3X8X16kG dumbell press. Trying to get some more strength into my shoulders although the basics of the workout are still following the stronglifts routine.
Next week I'm planning to go for one set of 5X100kG in the squats, if I do it that will be a significant milestone for me
Much the same as the last one except did 2 sets of squats at 90kG rather than one. Finished with an 8X70kg rather than 60kG. Definitely starting to see a difference in the composition of the legs and it's the squats I look forward to when I go in.
Also added in 3X8X16kG dumbell press. Trying to get some more strength into my shoulders although the basics of the workout are still following the stronglifts routine.
Next week I'm planning to go for one set of 5X100kG in the squats, if I do it that will be a significant milestone for me
Nice one, once I'm back from HK I'll get a thread going.
Good to see the progress dod, good luck with the PB!
Loooooooong session tonight, not helped by a very extended mobility session out on the track in the sun
First day squatting back at home, it took me a couple of sets to get my stance sorted but after I did they flew up.
Squats were 6x6x172.5kg form got better through the sets, by the last one I felt like I could have done 10 reps
Then some deficit deads (5x3x152.5kg) and speed bench (3x5x82.5kg). Deads were really nice, managed to do my "catch up" 190kgx6 (without the deficit) to make up for getting the weights wrong on weds too. My bench form needs some work, it's not firing properly at the moment. The speed was good and my shoulder feels fine now, but apparently I'm just brute forcing it up rather having a nice smooth controlled movement. Something to work on.
Next was just some reverse lunges and inverted TRX rows, and some power shrugs at 180kg to finish.
Loooooooong session tonight, not helped by a very extended mobility session out on the track in the sun
First day squatting back at home, it took me a couple of sets to get my stance sorted but after I did they flew up.
Squats were 6x6x172.5kg form got better through the sets, by the last one I felt like I could have done 10 reps
Then some deficit deads (5x3x152.5kg) and speed bench (3x5x82.5kg). Deads were really nice, managed to do my "catch up" 190kgx6 (without the deficit) to make up for getting the weights wrong on weds too. My bench form needs some work, it's not firing properly at the moment. The speed was good and my shoulder feels fine now, but apparently I'm just brute forcing it up rather having a nice smooth controlled movement. Something to work on.
Next was just some reverse lunges and inverted TRX rows, and some power shrugs at 180kg to finish.
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Hi guys thought this must be the best place to ask this. Instead of another thread.
I need a supplement to repair muscles. Or at least try it?
I do a very physical job (pure water window cleaning) And have been suffering with aches and pains. Mainly muscle ache. Someone suggested i take protein whey powder? As this help to maintain,repair and build muscle?
I just want to try it.
I just so happen to have some
Nutrisport 90+ Protein 5kg CHOCOLATE - Advanced Muscle Growth Protein
As i wanted to get into shape last year, but as i have started back into window cleaning. Dont really need the gym now.
With what i have listed, is it worth trying for a month or so?
Or should i get something else.
From what i have been told, i need more protein? to help muscle repair?
thanks
I need a supplement to repair muscles. Or at least try it?
I do a very physical job (pure water window cleaning) And have been suffering with aches and pains. Mainly muscle ache. Someone suggested i take protein whey powder? As this help to maintain,repair and build muscle?
I just want to try it.
I just so happen to have some
Nutrisport 90+ Protein 5kg CHOCOLATE - Advanced Muscle Growth Protein
As i wanted to get into shape last year, but as i have started back into window cleaning. Dont really need the gym now.
With what i have listed, is it worth trying for a month or so?
Or should i get something else.
From what i have been told, i need more protein? to help muscle repair?
thanks
It will only really help if your diet is lacking in protein, and that should be your first port of call. It also depends on the source of the pain. If it is indeed just your muscles not repairing it's worth a try, but also improve your diet to include more meat, good fats, lots of green veg and lots of water.
It could also be that you are using unfavorable bio-mechanics to do the cleaning, for example over extending your back or shoulders. This will not be fixed by adding more protein, and you might need to see a physio and/or work on mobilising your tissues.
It could also be that you are using unfavorable bio-mechanics to do the cleaning, for example over extending your back or shoulders. This will not be fixed by adding more protein, and you might need to see a physio and/or work on mobilising your tissues.
Anyone who eats hard boiled eggs should try this out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dut1b--AgLM
It's surprisingly easy to do, I made a big hole at the fat end of the egg and a smaller hole at the top of the egg(narrow end), took a big breath and exhaled sharply. Then you've got a fully peeled egg ready to eat!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dut1b--AgLM
It's surprisingly easy to do, I made a big hole at the fat end of the egg and a smaller hole at the top of the egg(narrow end), took a big breath and exhaled sharply. Then you've got a fully peeled egg ready to eat!
Considering the mess im in at the moment with the rock bottom test + colitis pest, aloughh to be fair this time around after the last flare up it seems the colitis is almost fully controlled via diet, im on a very strong cytoxic drug to keep it under control but I think the diet change has made significant difference anyway. Will go into details if someone wants.
Anyway lifts seem to be increasing still as well as weight, 15 stone 9 at the moment so weight is climbing, and to top it off im staying pretty lean, visible abs, bit of water retention but apart from that am ok. Getting a lot of niggly pains in joints and what not but that was expected but managed deadlift 200kg for 5 other day last set... trying to boost my inc bench up (hate flat bench) before was 120kg for 8, and 130 for 5. Managed 110 for 8 and 120 for 4 so it's improving each week. No idea how mind you.
Anyway lifts seem to be increasing still as well as weight, 15 stone 9 at the moment so weight is climbing, and to top it off im staying pretty lean, visible abs, bit of water retention but apart from that am ok. Getting a lot of niggly pains in joints and what not but that was expected but managed deadlift 200kg for 5 other day last set... trying to boost my inc bench up (hate flat bench) before was 120kg for 8, and 130 for 5. Managed 110 for 8 and 120 for 4 so it's improving each week. No idea how mind you.
Well diet is coming to an end, decided to end it despite needing a little more fat loss to bring out the abs, as im struggling at work and getting fed up for it. I am however carrying a good bit less that before i bulked so im quite happy with that.
My 34" jeans however are still struggling with my legs heh, tbh i can't wait to bulk up, got me 8kg of usn mfa to help me along there.
Plus experience has taught me to use more fats and fewer carbs, i feel like my body responds better when i do this.
Also yesterday my vibram five fingers arrived, mainly for squats but i love em, do take a bit of getting used to.
Also running in them feels awesome, using the balls of your feet you feel nothing but grip and every inch of the surface your running on, plus i have a bit less backache.
Weight wise i'be gone from 15st 12lb to 14st12lb so 14lbs in 10 weeks lost, managed to keep most of my size as well, strength is a bit down but i feel that's more down to the tank being empty that any real loss.
My 34" jeans however are still struggling with my legs heh, tbh i can't wait to bulk up, got me 8kg of usn mfa to help me along there.
Plus experience has taught me to use more fats and fewer carbs, i feel like my body responds better when i do this.
Also yesterday my vibram five fingers arrived, mainly for squats but i love em, do take a bit of getting used to.
Also running in them feels awesome, using the balls of your feet you feel nothing but grip and every inch of the surface your running on, plus i have a bit less backache.
Weight wise i'be gone from 15st 12lb to 14st12lb so 14lbs in 10 weeks lost, managed to keep most of my size as well, strength is a bit down but i feel that's more down to the tank being empty that any real loss.
Just got my Powerlifting belt today.
The bugger is stiff, very stiff. I tried it on though and it's hard to get on and off because it's still new; but wow, does it give some amazing support.
I did the motions for squats and deadlifts, and you can feel your core and back being forced into place if you try and dip or slouch forward.
I like it a lot. Can't wait to start breaking it in, in the mean time I'm watching telly with it on hahaha.
I would say if it was a single prong belt it would bar far easier to get on and off though.
Also here's a little inspiration for those that need it.
The bugger is stiff, very stiff. I tried it on though and it's hard to get on and off because it's still new; but wow, does it give some amazing support.
I did the motions for squats and deadlifts, and you can feel your core and back being forced into place if you try and dip or slouch forward.
I like it a lot. Can't wait to start breaking it in, in the mean time I'm watching telly with it on hahaha.
I would say if it was a single prong belt it would bar far easier to get on and off though.
Also here's a little inspiration for those that need it.
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