I have heard of it and have had it but I don't really know much about it. I rather like wild/long grain rice and couscous and wholemeal pasta so I just stick to those. 
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I think it tastes a lot nicer for a start.
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You need to go for the 50% stuff else it's just a waste of money. It's out of stock across the country at the moment (from other suppliers too, and they only have 30% stuff) as they are waiting for a shipment from India.
Monday:
Don't feel too injured after the game bar a bit of a black eye and my knackered knuckle (broken
) which I did several weeks ago. Still have a bit of AC pain but I just have to be careful and keep to light weights for those sort of movements.
Back Squats:
16x60kg
12x100kg
10x120kg
8x140kg
6x160kg
6x160kg
DS: 12x120kg
Step ups:
6x135kg ( each leg)
6x135kg ( each leg)
6x135kg ( each leg)
6x135kg ( each leg)
6x140kg ( each leg)
Deadlifts:
10x100kg
10x140kg
8x180kg
5x200kg
DS:10x140kg
Leg extensions:
12xstack
12xstack
12xstack
10xstack
10xstack
7xstack
Total tonnage: 24460kg / 24.46 tonnes - I really want to break 30t on leg a leg day some time.
And that was me spent. Short intense session - about 60mins as I had to share the weights with some people. Good fun though, nice to be back into the swing of things.
Don't feel too injured after the game bar a bit of a black eye and my knackered knuckle (broken
) which I did several weeks ago. Still have a bit of AC pain but I just have to be careful and keep to light weights for those sort of movements.Back Squats:
16x60kg
12x100kg
10x120kg
8x140kg
6x160kg
6x160kg
DS: 12x120kg
Step ups:
6x135kg ( each leg)
6x135kg ( each leg)
6x135kg ( each leg)
6x135kg ( each leg)
6x140kg ( each leg)
Deadlifts:
10x100kg
10x140kg
8x180kg
5x200kg
DS:10x140kg
Leg extensions:
12xstack
12xstack
12xstack
10xstack
10xstack
7xstack
Total tonnage: 24460kg / 24.46 tonnes - I really want to break 30t on leg a leg day some time.
And that was me spent. Short intense session - about 60mins as I had to share the weights with some people. Good fun though, nice to be back into the swing of things.
Hey all, trying to see if anyone can recommend some kit for me....I basically want to get some extra weights...Barbell/dumbell...
It's only going to be like 50kg's worth no doubt, only thing I'm contemplating over is the fact I only have a little bench at home to do exercises on, and their is no self spotting rig implemented....Would it be worth investing or? As I won't be benching 50kg's for a while yet.
I've seen a relatively cheap bench at a catalog store, that has a spotting type apparatus on it, but I'm not sure if it's worth purchasing...
Any insight would be appreciated
50kg is just not worth it IMO. Is this to replace the gym or to do some exercise at home?
i love working these things out after a session, its amazing how much weight can be shifted
Yeah it feels great!
It's over 4 elephants, or 20 cars, or over 250 people I've lifted in one 1hr session!
Tuesday:
BB Flat Bench:
16x60
12x80
10x100
8x110
6x120
DS:8x100
Ds:12x60
Incline DB superset with incline flies:
8x19
8x22.5
8x30
8x30
8x30
6x30
12x12kg
12x12kg
12x12
12x12
12x12
15x12
Cable Cross over:
10x20kg
10x25kg
8x30kg
7x35kg
5x40kg
12x25kg
This AC joint is stopping me from pushing myself, I don't get pain at all, but it feels as though someone has "turned off" my arm, and I hit a wall, it doesn't matter if it's 60kg or 140kg, my arm will just not push through. This happens after a few reps so obviously it must tire quite quickly as it's weakened or compensating. Bench felt pretty strong when I was able to push the bar, but then i hit the "block" and although the left side was going up, the right side was having none of it.
I think I might just have to accept that I do only very very light weights for the next month on bench. That's going to be tough. I guess I just have to change my timing/tempo to get some good work from it?
Sodding injuries.
BB Flat Bench:
16x60
12x80
10x100
8x110
6x120
DS:8x100
Ds:12x60
Incline DB superset with incline flies:
8x19
8x22.5
8x30
8x30
8x30
6x30
12x12kg
12x12kg
12x12
12x12
12x12
15x12
Cable Cross over:
10x20kg
10x25kg
8x30kg
7x35kg
5x40kg
12x25kg
This AC joint is stopping me from pushing myself, I don't get pain at all, but it feels as though someone has "turned off" my arm, and I hit a wall, it doesn't matter if it's 60kg or 140kg, my arm will just not push through. This happens after a few reps so obviously it must tire quite quickly as it's weakened or compensating. Bench felt pretty strong when I was able to push the bar, but then i hit the "block" and although the left side was going up, the right side was having none of it.
I think I might just have to accept that I do only very very light weights for the next month on bench.
That's going to be tough. I guess I just have to change my timing/tempo to get some good work from it?Sodding injuries.
Funny you should get it squatting though!?
I'm going to drop the weights, increase reps, do some machine work (less stabaliser work), and some light pull overs. Ditch the cross overs too.
Fortunately pulling exercises will be fine, but pressing exercises I'm just going to have to take easy for a while.
Rugby season is almost over so I should be able to rest it up nicely.
I'm going to drop the weights, increase reps, do some machine work (less stabaliser work), and some light pull overs. Ditch the cross overs too.
Fortunately pulling exercises will be fine, but pressing exercises I'm just going to have to take easy for a while.
Rugby season is almost over so I should be able to rest it up nicely.
I've got physios and osteos looking after me, I just need to take it easy - which for me is hard going!! 
I guess if you struggle with shoulder rotation I can see why forcing your shoulders back to hold the bar can cause problems... I just don't think I've ever noticed that sort of problem before.
I guess if you struggle with shoulder rotation I can see why forcing your shoulders back to hold the bar can cause problems... I just don't think I've ever noticed that sort of problem before.
Got any info/tips? I have some AC/RC exercises, but I was thinking along with those I'd do some high volume low weight work?
Had a cold all last week and now I've picked up a stomach bug. Don't know if squatting's a good idea later, could get messy
haha! Pushing up 180kg I did go deep and let out a mammoth streak of flatulence! It was most distracting!
Agreed. I keep tricep days away from pressing days, in fact I often do triceps on a back day since it'll be an antagonist muscle group since biceps are used during back exercises.
8x95+ bar = 115kg if it's a standard olympic bar. That's pretty damned good going!!!!
40kg DB flies is just monsterous! How do you not rip your arms out of their sockets?! I'm in awe!!
Though only 190kg on leg press is a bit weak IMO. I'd be expecting at least 300kg minimum for someone of your strength - unless of course you don't do much leg work
I think we have a new beast in town! Impressive stuff. What are some of your PBs? How I missed you posting before I don't know. Give us some stats!!
/me feels small and weak.
40kg DB flies is just monsterous! How do you not rip your arms out of their sockets?! I'm in awe!!
Though only 190kg on leg press is a bit weak IMO. I'd be expecting at least 300kg minimum for someone of your strength - unless of course you don't do much leg work
I think we have a new beast in town! Impressive stuff. What are some of your PBs? How I missed you posting before I don't know. Give us some stats!!
/me feels small and weak.
I mean I can push up the stats in my sig any day of the week bu some of those reps and exercises are impressive. 115kg I can do 6-8 without too much fuss, but it's still damned impressive considering the rest of the exercises are so strong too.
Better - but after my leg workout I have no energy to do anything else!
Just see how it goes.
Just see how it goes.
Agreed. Just start on a decent weight, or just the bar by itself. Then move up to bigger weights. I can just about do 90kg but that takes a LOT of effort and concentration. Start slow. Small steps and all that.
Get rid of bread altogether IMO.
It looks ok, though as I said I'd get rid of the bread, and you don't need that go-ahead bar. I presume there are more fruits and veg in that diet too?
For snacks nuts and raisins are great - you can replace some of the bread with oatcakes if you want that sort of snacky stuff.
If you want to put your tuna mayo with something, pre-prepare a jacket potato and take in with you at work and give it a quick blast in the uwave - works really well.
Longrain Rice/wholewheat pasta is easily prepared too. Just keep away from the sugary and thick artificial cheesy sauces.
For snacks nuts and raisins are great - you can replace some of the bread with oatcakes if you want that sort of snacky stuff.
If you want to put your tuna mayo with something, pre-prepare a jacket potato and take in with you at work and give it a quick blast in the uwave - works really well.
Longrain Rice/wholewheat pasta is easily prepared too. Just keep away from the sugary and thick artificial cheesy sauces.
That's a cracking amount of food, but good food!
I feel your pain! Well, not literally, but I have a stuffed AC joint so my lifting is limited to girly weights, bar pulling movements and squats.
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