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

[Freefaller]

Lowers testosterone levels, dehydrates you, and puts unnecessary strain on your liver and your ability to absorb nutrients, regenerate and build muscle. But the occaisional hair let down time isn't the end of the world.

 

[AmDaMan]

Wow, that sucks! Can't miss this one though ha!

Sure i'll get back into it after. You notice how bad it is in the gym after a heavy night out though!

 

[Cristian]

so once in every couple of weeks it ain't a problem to get wasted.
what if let's say I drank a glass of wine daily? If I remembered correctly the French even recommend this, would that have even a tiny negative impact?
I mean I know that even if it were it would be tiny, I'm just being curious.

 

[Freefaller]

Being French and loving wine myself I'd be a hypocrite to say that it's not a good thing to do! Everything in moderation. Fortunately my base test levels are relatively high and I'm lucky I can get away with maybe a bit more abuse, but a glass of wine is going to have neglibile effect. It's about self control.

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

Had 5 weeks off after killing my back and haven't missed it at all. Will probably go this week or next and see if I enjoy it or not then decide whether I can be bothered with it any more.

 

[Freefaller]

Wow that's a pretty big switch off! You sure it's not just your injury upsetting you?

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

My back's been fine for weeks, usually only takes a week or two before it feels 100%. Just not got the motivation at the moment.

 

[Delvis]

My back's been fine for weeks, usually only takes a week or two before it feels 100%. Just not got the motivation at the moment.

I've got like that recently...Shame really, as I started to see some physical improvements on my body, and that's just after a few months from starting out fresh.

Need to 'make' time somehow.

 

[LabR@t]

double post oops

 

[LabR@t]

1st day back at gym today after 5 months of home training. I have gained 7lb probably fat ! 5'10 13.7 st

my home dumbells only went to 32kg and have done no squats for months

today I did

wide grip pull ups - 9,5,3,3,3 @ BW

squats 20k*12, 60k*12, 80k*12, 80k*12

BOR 40k*12,60k*8,65k*5,60k*8

incline bench press 32k(*2)*12, 35k*5, 30k*8 as soon as i went over 32k it was hard i guess body had got used to lifting 32kg !

standing military press 20k*12, 30k*12, 35k*8

donkey calf raises 3 sets of 15 with 12plates (60k?)

skullcushers 30k*12, 35k*8, 30k*9

standing ez-curl 30k*12,35k*12, 37.5K*8


I guess that ez-bar wieghs 10kg ? and 5ft Oly bar is 10kg?



I feel great going to to 3 full body workouts m/w/f for next 2 months to get back into it .

 

[Steedie]

First day back today, loved it

Felt so weak though, could only manage 3 whole dips lol , usually do 3 sets of 10 as well

Bench Press
40kg x 12
45kg x 12
50kg x 10
55kg x 10
60kg x 8
65kg x 6
70kg x 2 (arms were dead at this point)

Dips
3x1 lol

Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension
25Kg 12 x 4

Incline Dumbbell Press
20Kg 17.5Kg(x2) 10x4

Skullcrushers
25Kg 8x4

Dumbbell Flys
15Kg(x2) 8x3
12.5Kg 8x1

Cable Standing Fly
60Kg 10x3

Cable Pushdown
20Kg 10x3

So good to be back

 

[georges]

Anyone got any tips for improving my squat?

I have decent form according to the gym person, and go down to just below horizonal thighs.

At the moment I do:

6x60kg warmup
6x80kg
6x100kg
6x100kg
6x60kg

3 times a week, but I seem to be at a plateau as I've been at the 100kg max for ages and it doesn't seem to be getting easier.

 

[Dj_Jestar]

Try doing the odd 2x110kg? (and the progressing onto 3x110, 4x110 etc. in the successive weeks.)

It's what I do when I reach a plateau

 

[georges]

lol.. Why had I not thought of that

Thanks I'll give it a shot.

 

[PAz]

Try 5x5
Try some pyramiding
Check assistance exercises

 

[georges]

Could you explain the 5x5 and pyramiding? Thanks.

 

[Dj_Jestar]

I think pyramidding is work up to your max, then work down again.. so 12x60, 10x80, 8x100, 10x80, 12x60 or similar.

 

[georges]

Ah cool, cheers I sorta do that, just need to whack in an 80 after the 100.

 

[BennyC]

Find it so frustrating when you can't even begin a set because you fail right at the beginning of it on the first rep!

Chest today, after pec dec warmup from 75kg upto 110KG (over 7 sets) 8 sets of press (flat, incline) and 8 sets of cable flies (flat, incline) I failed my heavy press with 45KG dumbells, that im usually good for 2 sets of 4 reps come this point

Been in the workshops today sanding which might explain it, plus had the weekend off, so missed my strength training.

However just measured my arms and chest after my chest workout and 8 sets of tricep isolation. 45" chest and 16" arms been edging closer and closer to 16" for ages, glad im finally there now! Also secured my summer job so an even bigger smile on my face!

 

[Freefaller]

Bear in mind after a workout you can add a good inch or so to your measurements Still nonetheless that's pretty impressive. Well played mate