*** The 2016 Gym Rats Thread ***

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Rids said:
Over the past two weeks my deadlift form has just gone completely to pot, I've gone from pulling 110kg with solid form to being unable to stop my back arching. Really can't put my finger on it, tried slowing it down, lighter weight, concentrating on keeping a straight back but its just arching constantly.

Sad times.
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Have you checked out any kelly starrett's videos? Worth checking both his mobility and deadlift videos. My guess would be poor mobility.
 
When I used to play rugby, I'd train twice a day 2x a week.

It was hell (because I had to go to work as well!), but perfectly doable.

Just shorten your sessions. Morning session was power based movements fasted. Evening sessions were volume and accessory based movements.
 
I wish I could go before work but the shower in my gym is a bit dirty and I don't fancy using it. I've been looking at weightlifting shoes as I have poor ankle mobility but they are so expensive.
 
I m used to train twice a day, twice a week (Olympic lifting in the AM and then squatting in the PM)...

It works for a while if you get your recovery and nutrition spot on, but otherwise it will run you down very quickly...
 
Pulled a 150 - 160 and then a 170 kg deadlift for single reps relatively easy today but I didn't want to push my luck ;) It is the first week back after all. I just want some reference to start me off and I love my numbers :p

Hamstrings are a bit burned out lol I am probably going to feel it in the morning :D

Do you think it's wise to use this first weeks maxes for the 5/3/1 program I intend on doing? Or give it a couple of weeks to get back into the swing. I do feel fine but I don't want to push it.

I think I'll exaggerate my totals a bit and put my totals in the calculator much lower than I actually lift just so I can have an easier time adjusting back into things.
 
mrthingyx said:
I was about to say: you have barely used your existing Adipowers, anyway! :D :D :D ;)
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Cheeky! I've racked up a lot of hours in them, albeit only for that assistance exercise where you sit down and up with a bar on your back.

I don't actually mind the aesthetic of them that much, but the Boa system looks dodgy; if it breaks your shoe is kaput. If I break a lace on my current ones somehow... I get new laces. Also I can't see it feeling as snug as the strap that's used currently.

I wouldn't mind having some different colours tbh but they're all ludicrously expensive - I think the Adipowers were even dearer when I last checked than when I bought them a few years ago - I think the surge in popularity thanks to everyone on YouTube squatting in them made all the manufacturers hike the prices up. :mad:
 
T1Cybernetic said:
Do you think it's wise to use this first weeks maxes for the 5/3/1 program I intend on doing? Or give it a couple of weeks to get back into the swing. I do feel fine but I don't want to push it.
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Take the first weeks maxes and knock off 10% then crack on with the program from next week.
 
Cheers, That's what I thought ;)

Day after deads today and boy oh boy I can hardly walk lol

I Managed to get a 100kg bench for 2 which was surprising though ;) Not much off my max but it was a bit of a struggle. It's all progress so I don't mind a little drop.
 
Finally checking in for 2016. Need to set up a decent routine, let all end of last year slip, blaming it on work/travel/ lack of discipline.

I'm 5'10 and was 96kg come Jan on return from hols. Back on my riding this year though. Want to be able to do some good distances, shift weight and lift heavy.

Anyone want to throw some simple routines I can do? I ride about 100km a week but have squat rack and bench at home too.
 
An annoying cold and two late nights in work have wiped out a week of gym sessions. Really frustrating :(

On the plus side, a month of eating a lot and well combined with better progress tracking has resulted in some of the best gains I have ever had.
 
Do you guys think I'm eating enough?

Around 6 months ago I weighed 15 stone, today I'm nearly 16.5.
I can post my training plan if it helps.

Now obviously I've put weight on and it doesn't look nor feel like fat. I can see gains and can tell arms and chest are growing. But one of my main concerns is am I still eating enough...

Typically I start the day with a big bowl of porridge along with a protein shake.
Around 10am I have a granary bread sandwich (baguette - chicken)
12pm usually a bowl of wholewheat pasta and pesto)
5-6pm or dependent when training, I usually stack my dinner up post workout, usually consists of around a 4 egg omelette, broccoli, big steak or chicken breasts and a protein shake.
Hour or so later usually have a bowl of cereal (along the lines of wheatabix or something - none of these sugary ones, then a couple hours before bed some nuts.

Is my diet good, bad? Could be improved?
 
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