* The 2012 Gym Rats Thread *

SMed · 8 Oct 2012 at 20:54

Squats:
60x5
100x5
130x2
150x1
165x3x2 (PB)

Bench:
50x5
60x5
70x2
80x1
90x4f
90x3f
70x14f (pb?)

Chins:
BWx3
+10x5x3

Pushdowns:
80x10x3
60x10

First set of squats was high. Second set to depth.

Was trying for 5 reps of 90 on bench, but it wasn't there yet.

badcompany · 8 Oct 2012 at 21:15

first day back in gym for 6 months and on my final set of session I felt my back twang and now I am in agony! whats the quickest way to ease the strain?

Morba · 8 Oct 2012 at 21:18

badcompany said:
first day back in gym for 6 months and on my final set of session I felt my back twang and now I am in agony! whats the quickest way to ease the strain?

Without knowing more it's hard to say. If its agony - A&E

badcompany · 8 Oct 2012 at 21:22

Morba said:
Without knowing more it's hard to say. If its agony - A&E

lower right back I was finishing off with some bb curls and it went twang, its ok until I have to stand then it hurts like a bugger.

hot bath?

Delvis · 8 Oct 2012 at 21:26

Morba said:
Without knowing more it's hard to say. If its agony - A&E

Couldn't stress the above more if it's really bad mate. My back went and it didn't really feel bad until the next few days and it certainly wasn't 'agony' to begin with, still feeling the effects on and off now, get it seen to if you're worried.

Legs today:

-Mobility
-Squats:
WU: 10xBar, 4x40kg, 3x60kg
WS: 3 x 8 x72.5kg

-Front Squats:
3 x 10 x 50kg

-BB Calves Raises:
3 x 40 x 60kg

-DB Lateral raises: @ 5kg
14, 14, 16.

Happy with squats at the moment, weight is going up, and I've not failed yet, although I can see it coming, as every week is a new PB for squats currently

Front squats I'm finding pretty brutal currently, love it though. Lateral raises are just because, they need work.

Steedie · 8 Oct 2012 at 21:27

I echo Morba when he says A&E

semi-pro waster · 8 Oct 2012 at 21:32

badcompany said:
lower right back I was finishing off with some bb curls and it went twang, its ok until I have to stand then it hurts like a bugger.

We can't give out medical advice so the only real suggestion is to get yourself checked out as soon as possible. Hopefully it's nothing serious but if it is then catching problems early is always best.

Ultra_Extreme · 8 Oct 2012 at 21:58

id only go to a&e if my head fell off, but in fairness driving would be hard.

I suggest eating some steak then a few cans of stella.

And yes im a doctor

icecold · 8 Oct 2012 at 23:31

Managed to fight my way through the fresh intake of gym boobs (not the good kind

) to have an awesome session.

Highlights: Adductor not snapping off, 190kgx3 box squat, 130kgx3 bench.

Ultra_Extreme said:
And yes im a doctor

Now now, just because you have a collection of needles and small vials you don't get to call yourself a Dr.

badcompany · 9 Oct 2012 at 08:02

bed rest or get up and crawl about?

mrthingyx · 9 Oct 2012 at 09:06

Man up and deal.

Delvis · 9 Oct 2012 at 09:13

Eh? up to you matey, only you know how much it's hurting.

If you physically can't walk then go see a GP for god sake

Deception · 9 Oct 2012 at 09:23

Not a bad session and BOR feels good

Bench:
50x8
70x6
90x5x3
100x3 - Was supposed to be stick to 90 this week, but felt like pushing it a little.

BOR:
70x8
75x5x2

Dips
Pull/Chin ups

Col_M · 9 Oct 2012 at 15:26

I was doing a bicep+back day today and my forearms felt like they were going to explode, not really painful but like there was pressure inside the muscles, I'm guessing that's normal until I build more strength?

Also it's probably down to the chemicals like dopamine, serotonin and testosterone that my body is producing more of now I'm actually exercising and working out but I'm feeling happier, full of energy, mentally stronger and loads more confident too. I really feel like a new person which is so good for me as I've always been quite anxious, I never really approached going to the gym thinking this would be a benefit but I'm amazed at the improvement after only a few months

Skillmister · 9 Oct 2012 at 15:30

My forearms explode every time i do biceps. It's fantastic.

Chris1712 · 9 Oct 2012 at 15:32

It sucks, when I used to do bicep + back together my forearms would be so pumped I'd get pins & needles in my hands

.

Col_M · 9 Oct 2012 at 15:41

Ah, well at least it's normal and just something I'm going to have to man up and deal with

Scon · 9 Oct 2012 at 15:43

"deal with"?! I love it!

Skillmister · 9 Oct 2012 at 15:43

Embrace it.

Morba · 9 Oct 2012 at 15:43

this is where straps can be a good thing. You dont want your forearms being the weak link that stops you really working your back.

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