*** The 2012 Gym Rats Thread ***

[Saytan]

new scales at the gym = reading almost a stone higher than the old one. not really comparable i know, but still unpleasant

 

[Deception]

Another 5x5 workout out the way:

Squat @ 95kg
Bench Press @ 67.5kg
BB Row @ 67.5kg (Really starting to get hard now)
Power Clean @ 57.5kg

 

[Delvis]

Nice one Deception

You'll get that 100KG squat for reps soon!

 

[Begbie]

I changed my mind over the stuff a few times but in the end, I figured I'd try and keep the price reasonable and then I can buy more plates if I need to.

Squat and Dip Rack - Decision based on the fact my garage has a low ceiling and I've used squat stands at my university gym plenty of times (confident on dumping the weight etc.)

Bench - Standard flat bench, I very rarely ever did incline or decline so it shouldn't be an issue.

Oly Bar + Plates (185kg) - As I said, I'll buy/borrow plates accordingly if needing to load more on the bar. Seemed sufficient for the time being.

I'll have the flooring sorted for deadlifts etc so it should all come together nicely. Only slight problem is due to the ceiling issue mentioned previously, I'll probably have to go outside for military press (just power clean it first.)

Total price was £445 after money off etc.

We don't have a decline in our gym, we just use a reebok step up thing to turn it into a decline bench. Not really ideal but does the job.

Of course your not going to want to go massively heavy, but I've not had it slip from under me. But then I use it with the smith machine if doing decline.

 

[Delvis]

Still got some lower back doms...Hopefully not strained anything

 

[Deception]

Still got some lower back doms...Hopefully not strained anything

Get a ball on it. Thats what I normally do, normally eases it off. Oh and thanks for the comment, hoping to get there soon, probably next week as long as I dont stall

 

[Delvis]

Yeah, will try it shortly when I go for a toilet....

 

[MoNkeE]

Not those balls!

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

I'm glad it's not just me that does 'gym' stuff when they go the toilets. The ones at work are great for doing chin ups on the door frame!

 

[Delvis]

I'm glad it's not just me that does 'gym' stuff when they go the toilets. The ones at work are great for doing chin ups on the door frame!

Hehe!

I tend to take my doggy ball in with me then rub up and down on the wall

 

[Deception]

I'm glad it's not just me that does 'gym' stuff when they go the toilets. The ones at work are great for doing chin ups on the door frame!

Can't say I go that far

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

Can't say I go that far

Haha, it's not to the point where I'm doing sets or anything! But I can't help myself when I walk past!

 

[LiE]

I can imagine the embarrassment as your colleagues walk in you doing some foam roller/lacrosse ball mobility on your glutes in the toilet!

"Honestly! I'm not rubbing myself on the floor!"

 

[Delvis]

I can imagine the embarrassment as your colleagues walk in you doing some foam roller/lacrosse ball mobility on your glutes in the toilet!

"Honestly! I'm not rubbing myself on the floor!"

Shhhhhhhhhh

Luckily I can lock the door like

 

[Deception]

mmh love pork Schnitzels from Heron. Get 2 boxes for £1; each contain 26g protein and 26g carbs and around 316kcals. Nice for a snack at work.

 

[Skull]

How many schnitzels in a box?

 

[Deception]

How many schnitzels in a box?

Dont know, just 150g worth. They vary in size, so guess its pretty random.

 

[Skull]

Will head to a Heron later and check it out, thanks for the tip!

 

[Delvis]

I want Schnitzels

Although ones in Holland/Germany are nicer

 

[Deception]

Will head to a Heron later and check it out, thanks for the tip!

They did use to do some Beef on a skewer too, 2 boxes for a £1, but stopped doing them now.