*** The 2015 Gym Rats Thread ***

[Repta]

So quick question about deadlifts. A couple hours after working out yesterday my back felt a little sore nothing major, completely gone now. Would this be considered normal or is it most likely a form problem?

 

[Delvis]

Could be form, could be normal. Post a video

 

[wozza2k]

Depends on whether it's an unbearable pain or just soreness.

And yes post a video.

 

[Repta]

Could be form, could be normal. Post a video

Will try and get a video on friday!

Depends on whether it's an unbearable pain or just soreness.

And yes post a video.

Just soreness but don't want to take chances with my back!

 

[dl8860]

Lower back or upper back?

Soreness in lower back = you've done it wrong
Soreness in upper back = you've done it right

in my experience...

 

[GSVBagpuss]

Who's in for a mega massive pancake backload later then?!

 

[toasteh]

After some diet advice. Looking to drop my BF% from ~21 to ~15. Currently tracking calories via MFP and limiting daily net to 1700 (or thereabouts), not really seeing anything in the way of results though. Pointers>

 

[Fireskull]

What was your calories before? and how long have you been on 1700 calories.
Are you doing anything in the way of cardio?

 

[tom_e]

Who's in for a mega massive pancake backload later then?!

Backload!?

No, they'll be going in my mouth like a normal person.

 

[toasteh]

What was your calories before? and how long have you been on 1700 calories.
Are you doing anything in the way of cardio?

not sure, wasn't tracking them before but probably around 2500. Been on 1700 for a month. No cardio but doing stronglifts.

 

[Freefaller]

Backload!?

No, they'll be going in my mouth like a normal person.

I hit my 3700 calorie intake by the 2nd pancake tonight! Lots of bacon and maple syrup!

 

[wozza2k]

not sure, wasn't tracking them before but probably around 2500. Been on 1700 for a month. No cardio but doing stronglifts.

Did you just suddenly drop the calories?

 

[Quinnaay]

I hit my 3700 calorie intake by the 2nd pancake tonight! Lots of bacon and maple syrup!

lolwut.

I'm on 1800 a day poverty macros. I'd kill for 3700.

 

[Freefaller]

Get big and strong

Joking aside, my maintenance calories are around 2.8-3k cals.

 

[Quinnaay]

After some diet advice. Looking to drop my BF% from ~21 to ~15. Currently tracking calories via MFP and limiting daily net to 1700 (or thereabouts), not really seeing anything in the way of results though. Pointers>

http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/

make sure you aim for a minimum of 1g protein per 1lb bodyweight when cutting.

 

[Quinnaay]

Get big and strong

Joking aside, my maintenance calories are around 2.8-3k cals.

Mine is 2300, being 5ft5 blows, i could easily destroy 3k+ a day.

 

[Freefaller]

Ditto. Which is why I'm glad I don't have to worry about hitting 3.7-4k I'm a little taller though...

 

[dodg3rman]

Hey guys

Recently started on a workout routine and its going well. However what i'd now like to do is get an accurate reading of my bady fat on a regular basis. With this in mind do any of you have any experience with these sets of scales that measure this ? Would be great to see how things are going with regards to the visceral side of things now that i'm starting to look into the diet side of things too.

Budget not a problem and wasnt sure what to put in search box so thought i'd ask straight up front

cheers

 

[toasteh]

http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/

make sure you aim for a minimum of 1g protein per 1lb bodyweight when cutting.

MFP gave similar values. aiming for 86g/day so should be getting sufficient protons.

 

[GSVBagpuss]

Recently started on a workout routine and its going well.

I don't see a log to prove this!