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PermaChanged · 14 Mar 2017 at 13:18

Smolov squat DOMS are real, I've got the final day of week one tomorrow, not had any bench DOMS yet and have completed week one. Calories are through the roof, and quality/depth of sleep is intense - probably not getting quite enough hours though.

MikeTheNative · 14 Mar 2017 at 13:28

Good to know that it hasn't killed you yet though.

I like my gym but I'm now considering leaving. Twice in a row I've seen people curling in the power rack. Luckily I managed to channel my rage into my workout.

neoboy · 14 Mar 2017 at 13:32

Taking a week off next week, seem to be pushing a little too hard and there's a few too many aches everywhere.

reiyushin · 14 Mar 2017 at 15:47

10RM tonight for deadlifts....hopefully this time I can count to 10

Freefaller · 14 Mar 2017 at 16:33

I blame cyclops.

reiyushin · 14 Mar 2017 at 16:50

cyclops is always to blame but I'm not willing to get a second set of headphones

PermaChanged · 14 Mar 2017 at 17:14

Mpow Cheetahs

Cheap and reliable, best headphones I've bought (even though I use PowerBeats primarily now, but they're definitely not worth the extra money)

GSVBagpuss · 14 Mar 2017 at 18:28

PermaChanged said:
Smolov squat DOMS are real, I've got the final day of week one tomorrow, not had any bench DOMS yet and have completed week one. Calories are through the roof, and quality/depth of sleep is intense - probably not getting quite enough hours though.

Hero - do keep checking in so we know you're still with us

GSVBagpuss · 14 Mar 2017 at 20:51

And talking of food, this was dinner a few days ago #sorrynotsorry

mrthingyx · 14 Mar 2017 at 23:10

GSVBagpuss said:
And talking of food, this was dinner a few days ago #sorrynotsorry

I like this post...

MikeTheNative · 15 Mar 2017 at 13:12

I've started taking protein again as a kind of mid morning snack and it's been fine. Except for today and it's not been pretty, so to speak.

GSVBagpuss · 15 Mar 2017 at 19:22

Wowzers, front squats are humbling after just doing the communal garden back variant.

CaptainRAVE · 15 Mar 2017 at 22:33

https://youtu.be/Ka43y5aWk88

The guy is a legend. I love what he says about lifting big and failure. Brilliant video.

dr_volki · 16 Mar 2017 at 08:06

had my 1 on 1 session. i'm sooooo unfit

still training routine is set for the next 6-8 weeks and then i'll change it up.

it can only get better from here on in.

tom_e · 16 Mar 2017 at 08:56

GSVBagpuss said:
And talking of food, this was dinner a few days ago #sorrynotsorry

Looks good...needs chips.

TomProx · 16 Mar 2017 at 09:10

Done some dead lifts yesterday after not doing them for around four weeks, still managed to hit my current 1RM of 160kg, pretty happy!

PermaChanged · 16 Mar 2017 at 13:57

4 x squatting a week has left me with throbbing legs, they're not full of DOMS, just feel tired and like they're constantly pulsing.

GiraffePencils · 16 Mar 2017 at 14:13

So, I'm finally going to a real gym (always gone to the shoddy one at work)
I've got an induction this weekend........what can I expect at an induction?!?

Ideally I'm looking to start a stronglifts plan, but would ideally like some sort of guidance on squatting form etc.
Is that usually something that's extra?

tom_e · 16 Mar 2017 at 14:14

You can expect some "PT" to look thoroughly bored while showing you how to operate the myriad of machines and that's about it really.

reiyushin · 16 Mar 2017 at 14:37

Inductions aren't that comprehensive but the PTs will usually oblige you on your questions

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