Poll: ***The all new gymrats thread***

[Dj_Jestar]

Watching Andy Bolton's DL record lift of 1008lbs (457kgish).. he does it opposing grip.. without straps.. and just.. wow.

 

[Freefaller]

Mixed grip is fine - but you just have to remember to swap hands.

They've now decided to ban chalk in my gym I'm never going to use gloves, so I guess I'll have to rely on straps more on the heavy stuff now :/

 

[Freefaller]

Come July I shall be giving this program a go (Advanced GVT):

http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_...g_performance/advanced_german_volume_training

So it's 10sets of 5 reps. It's going to be nauseatingly difficult, but I'm up for it. They claim you can gain up to 8-10lbs of lean muscle tissue which I can believe it you work out the volume and intensity of each work out. I may have to modify a few of the exercises to suit my gym's equipment - but very much looking forward to it.

 

[Shicky]

Isn't liquid chalk meant to be a solution FF? Less messy?

 

[Freefaller]

Isn't liquid chalk meant to be a solution FF? Less messy?

Dunno if the n00bs at my gym will know the difference but will ask - good suggestion.

 

[oddjob62]

Isn't liquid chalk meant to be a solution FF? Less messy?

I used to use liquid chalk (brand name "Dry Hands") Was very good.

 

[PAz]

I've used liquid chalk as well. Its good, doesn't compare to chalk but still better than straps imo.

I just went for the cheapest one on ebay.

 

[Freefaller]

I don't know why I didn't think of liquid chalk :/ Cheers boys.

 

[dun]

Haha I'm so glad my gym is a bit of a mess.
Flat dumbell pressed the 45's for 8 yesterday, needed help of the last couple but felt good. About twice as heavy as the 40's

 

[Ben M]

Why have they banned chalk?

 

[dun]

Why have they banned chalk?

Normally because of the mess it makes. It also gives the gym more of a hardcore feel which might put off the pussy masses

 

[TheCybermonkey]

Normally because of the mess it makes. It also gives the gym more of a hardcore feel which might put off the pussy masses

Might have to start using it myself.
I dont need it, but the gyms getting crammed full of students on a lunch time and it might put a few off

The joys of cheap gyms ai

-G

 

[Ben M]

Normally because of the mess it makes. It also gives the gym more of a hardcore feel which might put off the pussy masses

What is it that they say about making omelette and breaking eggs?...

 

[Freefaller]

The excuse they use is the "mess" it causes. I need to find a hardcore gym nearby - or beg the manager to buy some bigger cable weights as a compromise.

 

[BennyC]

I'm fed up of having to nag at the staff to tighten the ****ing dumbells! All 20 or so sets are loose. Not only is it dangerous but its extremely annoying! Filled the comments box up! I don't want to have to complain properly but I will. When I first mentioned it they didn't even know how to tighten them!

 

[Dj_Jestar]

Fortunately the staff at my gym are quite quick to 'fix' things like that. What I get really annoyed with are lazy ******** who don't put weights back after they've finished.

 

[Freefaller]

Tuesday chest:

Yes - chest! I did some chest work! It's bee 2 months since I've done any chest work!


4x RC Exercises

Flat BB:

20x60
18x60
15x60
12x80
12x80
10x80
DS:14x60

Incline DB // Incline Flies:

10x14 // 10x10
10x16 // 10x10
10x18 // 10x10
10x21 // 10x10
8x22.5 // 10x10

Cable cross overs:

10x5plates
10x5plates
10x5plates
10x6plates
10x6plates

EZ-Bar preachers narrow grip // single arm preachers

10x27.5kg // 10x15
10x27.5kg // 10x15
10x32.5kg // 10x15
10x32.5kg // 8x15
8x37.5kg // 8x15

Feel the burn!

Did a quick contradictory Tricep workout superset:

Rope pull down // over head t/ep extension (single arm)

10x50 // 10x12
10x60 // 10x12
10x70 // 8x12
10x80 // 8x12
10x80 // 7x12

Last "finish me off" set of flat DB

10x30
8x30
5x30


Dead!



Wednesday back!:

T-bars:

10x50
10x70
10x90
10x110
8x130
Mega dropset:
4x130
6x110
8x90
10x70
12x50

Ouch

Bent over cable pull downs // single arm DB Rows:


10xstack // 10x30
10xstack // 10x30
10xstack // 10x30
10xstack // 10x30
12xstack // 13x30

Pull down (WG):

10x70
10x80
8x90

Pull down (V Grip):

8x90
8x90
8x90

Static row:

8x50
8x60
8x70
8x80
6x85

Phew!

I'm really looking forward to the advanced GVT training I start next week, it's going to be lethal, but I don't care!

 

[Steedie]

Holiday since last Thursday so week off noooooooo

Been doing lots of swimming while on holiday though, making out I enjoy swimming when really it's just to keep some activity going

Going to head back in tomorrow, even if it is only one day of the week, I can't wait to get back in

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

Did my first workout for nearly 3 months on Monday and felt exhausted the day after. Just finished another and will try to fit in one more tomorrow.

Monday (Chest)

Squats
112.5 x 8
112.5 x 8
112.5 x 8

Bench Press
75 x 5
80 x 5
85 x 5
90 x 5
95 x 5
100 x 5

Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
30 x 8
35 x 8
40 x 8

Dips
7.5 x 8
10 x 8
12.5 x 8

Cable Flyes
50 x 12
55 x 12


Today (Back)

Hammer Grip Pull Ups
BW x 8
BW x 8
BW x 7

Dumbbell Shoulder Press
25 x 8
30 x 8
35 x 8

Rows
55 x 8
65 x 8
75 x 8

Weighted Hyper Extensions\Crunches
25 x 12
25 x 12

 

[PAz]

Impressive lifting after 3 months out PK.

You enjoying it again now?