* The 2011 Gym Rats Thread *

LiE · 12 Dec 2011 at 15:31

Sure, I can put something together later.

MoNkeE · 12 Dec 2011 at 15:33

*raises hand*
*raises thumb*

*lowers thumb*
*lowers hand*

icecold · 12 Dec 2011 at 15:34

Boscher said:
I have muscle imbalance in my lower back. The left side seems to have way more mass than the right. It's funny, because I have always tried to train each side equally. I do have one slightly leg longer than the other, so given I deadlift, that might be a factor. It is visibly noticeable. When I do DB Rows or the like though, they are still relatively equal strength wise and I am right handed.

Anyway, my question is, should I train the less developed side more frequently now to induce growth, and the more developed less so, to attempt to restore balance?

You might actually benefit from some hip stability work. For now, find some youtube videos on how to do a reverse dumbbell lunge.

Cues:
- try to maintain verticality of front shin
- don't let rear knee touch the floor
- keep your torso as upright as possible, so no forward lean on the way up
- ascend using your glutes so you air hump

Nitefly said:
I'm back on another cut of sorts. This time I'm avoiding protein shakes, they just seem to make me feel ill and really dehydrated, so after a year or so of forcing them down me I'm trying to up my chicken and cottage cheese quota.

I have a persistent peck injury on my right peck that has been plaguing me for at least a year. It's somewhere around the lower part, I'm guessing this because I'm completely unable to do dips now due to discomfort. It's not distressing me enough to stop bench and incline bench though. If I push the palms of my hands together at shoulder high, the discomfort tends to increase as I lower the height of my hands.

Any suggestions?

How do I know you in real life and yet have not done soft tissue work with you? Unacceptable. Anyway, sounds like tight pec minor. There are videos in the mobility thread, but you need to put some kind of ball (lacrosse, hockey, golf, tennis - in order of preference) just above your right nip and lean against a wall or door frame and roll it around. The videos will obviously explain it much better, but you'll feel the bits that need to be brutalised. Don't be alarmed when you want to cry from the pain, that's just weakness and dysfunction leaving the body.

Also, did you ever consider that shakes were making you feel dehydrated because you insisted on using those girlie small shakers? Drink more water, burn the small shaker.

Skillmister · 12 Dec 2011 at 15:35

Ordered my food for (most of) the week. Already got pasta, cereal, PB etc

pork sausage 3 x 8 thick 454g
beef mince 2 x 500g
diced beef 1 x 500g
wholemeal loaf x1
whole milk 2 x 4pt
baked beans 3 tins

and a bargain i saw in the asda leaflet in the paper

800g cocktail sausage rolls for a quid

macros arent too bad

and some beer and a few other bits to get the price up to £25 for delivery

Steedie · 12 Dec 2011 at 15:42

Beer!?

GTFO

LiE · 12 Dec 2011 at 15:43

I think what he meant to say is beer battered cod.. right?
lol

Skillmister · 12 Dec 2011 at 15:44

Steedie said:
Beer!?

GTFO

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer.

It's my final week of the semester, need to blow off some steam and 4 cans of beer costs the same as a pint in the union so **** it

Haven't drunk since freshers week.

Steedie · 12 Dec 2011 at 15:45

Well and truly put in my place there

LiE · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:22

Gym time supplements ready.

From left to right we have.
1 scoop white flood + 2g creatine, then 2 scoop purple wraath and lastly 2 scoop recovery xs.

Pre/Intra/Post all covered there.

Delvis · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:37

Hah...Bare supplements.

Do you even lift?

Joke, wondering if I need something before / after. I have a shake when I get in, but thats almost 30 mins after a workout

Dj_Jestar · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:37

Straw poll time:

Gaspari MyoFusion 2.27kg @ £35
MyProtein Impact Blend Deluxe 2.25kg @ £28
"Whey Protein" from H&B 908g @ £15 (discount)

other?

MyoFusion was recommended to me before. I'm looking for just a protein drink that isn't rank. Low in carb and fats.

Pate · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:39

Alright lads, terms finished, tis back home for me now.

That means regular meals once again, a cut down on alcohol consumption (irrelevant seeing as I've given up for the near future), along with my dad kindly having picked me up a set of dumbells with 15kg on each (removeable) and a pull up bar.

So, would anyone care to spec me a workout plan for the Christmas holiday, along with the sort of calorie intake I should be looking at. Hopefully next term I'd have scraped together enough cash for the gym.

The plan is to get rid of my excessive fat (as shown in the other thread) as well as start to bulk up slightly. Obviously it's asking a far bit considering the equipment I have, but it's worth at least a shot.

I'm looking to increase the size of my arms and hopefully shoulder width, along with reduction of my fat levels so my abs show through a little more. Anything that developed my chest could only be an improvement.

Thanks, appreciate it.

Delvis · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:41

And your legs...don't forget your legs

Skillmister · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:41

Delvis said:
I have a shake when I get in, but thats almost 30 mins after a workout

Take it with you and add water straight after the gym? Not that it will make much difference 30 minutes or 5 minutes after

Pate · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:45

Delvis said:
And your legs...don't forget your legs

Pate said:
wrist: 6.5"
forearm: 10.5"
upper arm: 12"
neck: 14.something"
calf: 13"
Upper leg: 20"
chest (under armpits) 38.5"
Shoulder to shoulder: 20"

They are my unpumped measurements.

Legs are exceedingly irrelevant at this moment in time seeing as they are 20" which whilst not big, is not as puny as 12" arms haha.

^TANK^ · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:46

I'll be joining Virgin Active in the new year then, £67 a month and their dumbbells only go up to 40 kilos how ****ing pussy is that.

Dj_Jestar · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:49

Anyone looked at opening their own gym? What are the running costs of a gym anyway?

^TANK^ - with all the stuff you had at home, all you'd need is a place to setup!

Delvis · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:49

Skillmister said:
Take it with you and add water straight after the gym? Not that it will make much difference 30 minutes or 5 minutes after

Hm, I was under the impression that it's best to consume with 20 mins or so? Or atleast in the first hour...?

LiE · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:50

^TANK^ said:
I'll be joining Virgin Active in the new year then, £67 a month and their dumbbells only go up to 40 kilos how ****ing pussy is that.

One of the reason I switched to DW, at least they have 50kg dumbbells.

Delvis · 12 Dec 2011 at 16:50

Dj_Jestar said:
Anyone looked at opening their own gym? What are the running costs of a gym anyway?

^TANK^ - with all the stuff you had at home, all you'd need is a place to setup!

Depends really, if you have the equipment then it would just be the rent on the place and leccy bills etc.

Thats if you handle the admin side of things

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