* The 2016 Gym Rats Thread *

GSVBagpuss · 22 Oct 2016 at 09:28

tom_e said:
OHP is in my mind one of the slowest moving most difficult common lifts to get the big numbers up on, 55kg is still nothing to be sniffed at roughly the bodyweight of a non chunky woman or a skinny jean wearing man child.
Just in case you ever get the urge to OHP some people.

55? I'm a jealous skinny jean wearing man child clearly

Somnambulist · 23 Oct 2016 at 21:22

Rehabbing a knee injury apparently. Just like that.

mrthingyx · 23 Oct 2016 at 22:29

Somnambulist said:
Rehabbing a knee injury apparently. Just like that.

Another knee injury thing?

Somnambulist · 23 Oct 2016 at 22:35

mrthingyx said:
Another knee injury thing?

See comments in this vid:

Training has not been good for the past 2 months, because of a knee injury (which is still affecting me) , but my strength has gotten back up recently.

GSVBagpuss · 24 Oct 2016 at 19:37

I benched twice today - what do I win? More importantly though - squats are starting to be a struggle on walk back, more so than the actual squat. Is that just confidence related?

mrthingyx · 24 Oct 2016 at 20:18

GSVBagpuss said:
I benched twice today - what do I win? More importantly though - squats are starting to be a struggle on walk back, more so than the actual squat. Is that just confidence related?

Possibly... Unless you are trying to moon walk or something (which would be very cool, btw).

Try heavy walkouts by loading the bar up to 1RM weight and see how you feel. Then try heavier. Xiaojun Lu uses up to 300kg or something ridiculous in front rack for the such drills...

Dreamforger · 24 Oct 2016 at 21:55

GSVBagpuss said:
I benched twice today - what do I win? More importantly though - squats are starting to be a struggle on walk back, more so than the actual squat. Is that just confidence related?

mrthingyx said:
Try heavy walkouts by loading the bar up to 1RM weight and see how you feel. Then try heavier. Xiaojun Lu uses up to 300kg or something ridiculous in front rack for the such drills...

Heavy walkouts (~110% ish), otherwise you just have to have a much firmer setup - and confidence plays a big role too.

GSVBagpuss · 27 Oct 2016 at 20:37

Clocks back, bulk on? Wonder if I can hit the big 75kg

mrthingyx · 27 Oct 2016 at 21:08

GSVBagpuss said:
Clocks back, bulk on? Wonder if I can hit the big 75kg

Do it.

CaptainRAVE · 27 Oct 2016 at 22:18

GSVBagpuss said:
Clocks back, bulk on? Wonder if I can hit the big 75kg

Bulk on

GSVBagpuss · 28 Oct 2016 at 07:31

mrthingyx said:
Do it.

I had a "big food day" yesterday - managed 2600 cals. And did 2 hours on the bike. I have much to learn. Might invest in much milk until Christmas and see what happens

Somnambulist · 28 Oct 2016 at 09:07

How to physically cue someone not to stick their head forward in the jerk by your comrade Dimitri Klokov loooooooooooool.

CaptainRAVE · 28 Oct 2016 at 15:11

Back from holiday soon having completed my 4 week squat and deadlift programs 2 weeks ago. Sunday/Monday I will be assessing my max lifts, hopefully adding 5kg to each. I am hoping the rest will help - it has always been beneficial in the past.

Looking at holiday pics I think I need to add in some calf raises

Edit: haven't lost any strength, deadlifts felt good. Warmed up properly today too. Max squat attempt tomorrow

reiyushin · 31 Oct 2016 at 08:05

I'm deep within the seventh circle of fatigue hell...1 more week until I can start climbing back out of this pit I've dug myself into

Just under 4 weeks out from the comp, got this week, heavy 5x5 the week after, then some 4s and triples and finally a relaxing week where I'm praying my body will piece itself back together in time for me to make a decent total to end the year with

mrthingyx · 31 Oct 2016 at 10:21

reiyushin said:
I'm deep within the seventh circle of fatigue hell...1 more week until I can start climbing back out of this pit I've dug myself into

Just under 4 weeks out from the comp, got this week, heavy 5x5 the week after, then some 4s and triples and finally a relaxing week where I'm praying my body will piece itself back together in time for me to make a decent total to end the year with

Doughnuts. Lots of doughnuts.

MoNkeE · 31 Oct 2016 at 11:28

Can't wait for your comp results Reiyushin, always watching your vids on Insta. You're a strong fella, makes me feel very insignificant in comparison!

reiyushin · 31 Oct 2016 at 12:08

mrthingyx said:
Doughnuts. Lots of doughnuts.

God I wish

at the limits on bodyweight though D:

MoNkeE said:
Can't wait for your comp results Reiyushin, always watching your vids on Insta. You're a strong fella, makes me feel very insignificant in comparison!

Cheers buddy

If everything goes to plan there'll be a squat pb and a bench pb. Deadlift is wrecked so little to no chance on it

mrthingyx · 31 Oct 2016 at 12:31

reiyushin said:
God I wish at the limits on bodyweight though D:

Boo! Good luck, regardless!

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 31 Oct 2016 at 15:22

reiyushin said:
..............and finally a relaxing week where I'm praying my body will piece itself back together in time for me to make a decent total to end the year with

At 40 years old this is how I feel every day

Good luck in the comp.

metamorphpwner · 6 Nov 2016 at 11:38

Anyone know how much weights sell for? since joining the gym a few months ago I haven't really touched my home stuff, and I could really do with the space now.
Marcy SR50 Squat Rack
Straight Bar x3
Dumbell Handle x4
Curl Bar x1
10kg x2
7.5kg x2
5kg x20
3kg x6
2.5kg x2
2kg x6
1kg x9
179kg
Probably looking to sell on gumtree/ebay with collection.

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