*** The 2013 Gym Rats Thread ***
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Wolls and stoodle think i'm going down to far, thoughts? I will add this was the most comfortable i've felt on any weighted dips so farusually some sort of elbow/shoulder uncomfortability but this was perfect.
That's pretty amazing dipping m8. That's even better than Syla5 did considering your bw!
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heh
Only LiE and is 2xbw dips now
Only LiE and is 2xbw dips now
How many of you guys Intermittent Fast? since doing it for about 6 weeks now im seeing all kinds of gains, down to 67.5kg which is the lightest ive ever been and haven't lost any strength. My original target was 68kg but ive still got fat so reckon ill hit 66kg bang on before i start a bulk
When you guys bulk, how much calories surplus do you take on a day? would 200-300 be enough?
When you guys bulk, how much calories surplus do you take on a day? would 200-300 be enough?
68kgs? How tall are you? 5ft?
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Wolls and stoodle think i'm going down to far, thoughts? I will add this was the most comfortable i've felt on any weighted dips so far
Is there any issue with greater ROM? o.O I better keep an eye on this... I was just thinking earlier I should have greater 'depth' on my dips....
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Any of you guys have your own squat rack or bench at home?
Asked one of the trainers to show me how to squat no homo and he spent a good 20 minutes helping me out. No doubt my form is still w*** but I know the basics now.
Would have asked ages ago but I never ever get a chance to use the squat rack which is also used as the bench. I think I've used the bench twice in two months.Seen it was empty for a change and asked him for a hand.
Would love to bench and squat at home or even in the garage but I guess it would be pretty expensive to buy squat rack and bench?
Asked one of the trainers to show me how to squat no homo and he spent a good 20 minutes helping me out. No doubt my form is still w*** but I know the basics now.
Would have asked ages ago but I never ever get a chance to use the squat rack which is also used as the bench. I think I've used the bench twice in two months.Seen it was empty for a change and asked him for a hand.
Would love to bench and squat at home or even in the garage but I guess it would be pretty expensive to buy squat rack and bench?
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http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18270342
Take a look at that.
I think I need to recommend that getting added to the sticky actually...
The cost problem isn't neccessarily the rack, but adding in weights etc...
LiE recently specced a home gym set up for him. Think it was about £1000:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=23609355&postcount=384
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You could probably get a decent bench and rack for £350. Keep an eye for second hand ones on ebay as well.
Wolls and stoodle think i'm going down to far, thoughts? I will add this was the most comfortable i've felt on any weighted dips so far
Nooooiccceeeee
I love weighted dips, those looked spot on fella. Whats your BW currently as I am sure your a good 10kg more then me to
Damn I wanna go to the gym now and smash out some weighted dips haha
I got 2 years interest free finance on my home setup and pay £35 a month currently. You can get all the equipment for less than that though.
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Nooooiccceeeee
Whats your BW currently as I am sure your a good 10kg more then me to
Damn I wanna go to the gym now and smash out some weighted dips haha
~82.5kg
Training session alone again today with this lass 
She was on shoulders + abs + Glutes + posing 
and I was doing back. Last week was back and glutes for the both of us, form tips nomsaying
Also got the privilege of being a camera man for a few photos here is two she uploaded
She pulled her trackies up for this one because she was uploading them
Took a couple of myself last week I'll put them in my log when I get a chance been really busy
Edit: Also happy I'm now trusted with the keys of them gym If I want to open up early on days the beauticians aren't in.
She was on shoulders + abs + Glutes + posing and I was doing back. Last week was back and glutes for the both of us, form tips nomsaying Also got the privilege of being a camera man for a few photos here is two she uploaded
She pulled her trackies up for this one because she was uploading them
Took a couple of myself last week I'll put them in my log when I get a chance been really busy
Edit: Also happy I'm now trusted with the keys of them gym If I want to open up early on days the beauticians aren't in.
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Quite a lot I imagine XD
Spotted her on the bench last week for a 1rm, 60kg! Also got a 100kg squat for a few reps and 120kg Bw 2xbw! She got told off thou haha, Trainer doesn't want her getting any injuries as shes prepping for 4 shows in april/may.
First session in the gym after hurting my back 2 weeks ago doing squats. Feels good, except DB rows... had to keep those light.
Question: I don't want to stress my lower back for 6 weeks, what leg exercises would you recommend for me? I was thinking leg press, DB lunges and calf raise to keep some sort of residual strength. After 4 weeks I'll look into doing some light squats again, but I fear DLs are off for a full 6.
Question: I don't want to stress my lower back for 6 weeks, what leg exercises would you recommend for me? I was thinking leg press, DB lunges and calf raise to keep some sort of residual strength. After 4 weeks I'll look into doing some light squats again, but I fear DLs are off for a full 6.