* The 2012 Gym Rats Thread *

Delvis · 27 Mar 2012 at 16:29

sigma said:
Workout complete

Not keen on DB deadlifts though.

Can you not buy a standard Barbell? Probably pick on up for less than a tenner! ie not an Oly one

LiE · 27 Mar 2012 at 16:31

Delvis he just needs to stop slacking and get down the gym

Delvis · 27 Mar 2012 at 16:36

LiE said:
Delvis he just needs to stop slacking and get down the gym

True, but the only reason I'm in the gym now is because its free, otherwise i'd have my barbells and bench at home - Which just wouldn't work so i'd be doing push ups all day instead

So I know where he's coming from in that respect. But if you ARE going to train at home, atleast get a barbell as well

Just for deads if anything...Regardless, what weight are you doing on deads Sigma?

GarethSouthgate · 27 Mar 2012 at 18:26

No point in buying an oly bar because I would have to purchase the appropriate weights too. It is something to consider in the future though, depending on where I end up living.

Only deadlifted 20kg today, still trying to get form correct so no point in lifting any serious weight yet. I think I was planning to do 40kg (BB) after my last gym session (during which I did 30kg fine with no soreness the next day).

I will try to get to the gym at some point this week though, probably on Friday.

Edit - having thought about it, I do have a BB, well I think I do. It's in the loft at home. I could avoid buying new weights by just placing the BB on top of something to lift it because the current plates (not even plates tbh) are not big enough to raise it very high off the floor.

Or I could just go to the gym....

FeFiDoh · 27 Mar 2012 at 18:39

Can I get a quick form check on my squats. They seem OK but not sure if I am sitting back for enough of that make sense?

Skillmister · 27 Mar 2012 at 18:41

sigma said:
Or I could just go to the gym....

Do this.

icecold · 27 Mar 2012 at 18:42

Can't see **** in that video captain!

Need to see you knees and feet, and arse at the bottom of the lift.

GarethSouthgate · 27 Mar 2012 at 18:43

Skillmister said:
Do this.

I shall.

Tbh, I've probably wasted 2hrs on here today, all of which could have been spent on gym stuff.

Think I need to be banned again.

icecold · 27 Mar 2012 at 18:46

Or just cultivate some will power and dedication..........

Pigeon_Killer · 27 Mar 2012 at 18:50

5/3/1 bench day today. Was a lot easier on the body than squats was yesterday but I still failed my + set due to CV fitness. Could've pushed a few more out with a spotter but played it safe.

Bench Press 5/3/1
92.5 x 5
107.5 x 5
120 x 10

Bench Press 5x10
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10

Inverted Rows
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10

Time = 37 minutes

Need to decide what BW exercise I can do to accompany deadlifts now. GHRs with squats, rows with bench press and pullups with shoulder press. Wendler recommends hanging leg raises but I hate ab work.

GarethSouthgate · 27 Mar 2012 at 18:54

icecold said:
Or just cultivate some will power and dedication..........

True.

Syla5 · 27 Mar 2012 at 18:59

icecold said:
I inhaled some of the powder when I was making the drinks, I hope I'll be ok

I thought you were supposed to snaught them through you're tear ducts for the quickest results

icecold · 27 Mar 2012 at 19:32

No that's creatine, noob

icecold · 27 Mar 2012 at 19:34

Pigeon_Killer said:
5/3/1 bench day today. Was a lot easier on the body than squats was yesterday but I still failed my + set due to CV fitness. Could've pushed a few more out with a spotter but played it safe.

Bench Press 5/3/1
92.5 x 5
107.5 x 5
120 x 10

Bench Press 5x10
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10

Inverted Rows
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10

Time = 37 minutes

Need to decide what BW exercise I can do to accompany deadlifts now. GHRs with squats, rows with bench press and pullups with shoulder press. Wendler recommends hanging leg raises but I hate ab work.

Beast bench!

I'd say you need some ab work. Try reverse crunches if you really don't like leg raises.

Skillmister · 27 Mar 2012 at 19:35

icecold said:
No that's creatine, noob

No creatine should be taken as a urethral suppository for maximum gains

oddjob62 · 27 Mar 2012 at 19:40

Steedie said:
Well do the arms crossed, resting it on your front delts then! That's how real men do front squats anyway!

I'll stick to clean grip like all those girly olympic weighlifters. Actually most of the female lifters are stronger than most of us. 120k c+j at 48kg, doesn't that make you want to cry?

icecold · 27 Mar 2012 at 19:54

oddjob62 said:
I'll stick to clean grip like all those girly olympic weighlifters. Actually most of the female lifters are stronger than most of us. 120k c+j at 48kg, doesn't that make you want to cry?

I haven't even cleaned that yet

Pigeon_Killer · 27 Mar 2012 at 20:59

icecold said:
Beast bench!

Thanks. Think I'm going to try and target 10 reps for everything this week then look to beat that during the first week of my second wave.

icecold said:
I'd say you need some ab work. Try reverse crunches if you really don't like leg raises.

It's not that I don't like them, I hate all direct ab work, it's more to do with the problem I have/used to have holding up my body weight while doing them

LiE · 27 Mar 2012 at 21:02

Looking to add some fish to my diet. Want to pick up some frozen stuff from Asda. What would people recommend from experience? Also how long can you keep cooked fish in the fridge?

I was thinking something like this - http://groceries.asda.com/asda-esto...me=Products&headerVersion=v1&_requestid=54354 http://groceries.asda.com/asda-esto...14921923780&aisleid=1214921924776&startValue=

reiyushin · 27 Mar 2012 at 21:05

The youngs cod steaks are pretty nice

not sure on keep time though, a few days at most.

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