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TheFaplooking for some new lifting shoes. Something thats more lightweight and has less drop then my running shoes but still has stiffness and support because i have shitty feet.. any suggestions? looking at the inov 8 but dont know which model
TheFapwell im not a powerlifter by any means so just your standard gym routine, maybe some running or sleds an stuff. my running shoes have like a 3/4 inch drop so they just fell weird for squats and such.
DavinI am not really into the normal gym scene. I spend all my time at the rock climbing gym and train/workout there. I need to work on some core but I don't really know what to do other than basic floor things. What type of core training do you gym rats do?
Links/vids appreciated!
DavinI am not really into the normal gym scene. I spend all my time at the rock climbing gym and train/workout there. I need to work on some core but I don't really know what to do other than basic floor things. What type of core training do you gym rats do?
Links/vids appreciated!
BikeMlatt69Should I max my snatch and C&J weekly? What programming do y'all follow.
BikeMlatt69Should I max my snatch and C&J weekly? What programming do y'all follow.
DavinI am not really into the normal gym scene. I spend all my time at the rock climbing gym and train/workout there. I need to work on some core but I don't really know what to do other than basic floor things. What type of core training do you gym rats do?
Links/vids appreciated!
Woodsy15engaging the core in every exercise (best way to train abs)
WheatMy body is finally not feeling like shit anymore and I'm so happy. First time in a month and a half that I didn't have pain while working out. Love the feeling of being sore after a workout and not actually in pain.
BenWhitDude, I feel you on that one. I feel like I'm dealing with a new injury every couple of months. Tore my meniscus a year ago. That was acting up. Had some issues with shoulder impingement so I couldn't go overhead for two months.
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WheatThats a rough go on the meniscus man. My shoulders were the most fucked up part of my body. They were both out of alignment and I had some tendonitis. Now I just make sure to warm up alot and stretch afterwards.
BenWhitDude, you have to eat better than that. If you simply can't fit large meals in your schedule, supplement some protein shakes in there. If you're really looking to put on some mass, try getting a mass gainer. You're probably operating at a major caloric deficit because of how you eat. Some solid mass gainers have upwards of 1000 calories per serving, with high protein & fat contents, so you could theoretically use that to squeeze in the extra calories. That said, to get bigger you have to eat bigger. Eat more food. More meat. Less dense grains like pasta, more rice.
Also, multijoint, compound lifter are going to be the most beneficial for building strength/mass. Think squats (weighted), deadlifts, strict/push press. Then you can add in accessory lifts.
californiagrownFew things.
Less grains/pasta? Why is rice better for him? Curiously what gainers derive their large calorie counts from fats instead of simple carbs?
Op really does have to eat significantly more though.
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TheFapA trainer told me I need to take 3 minute breaks between sets. . Feel stupid as fuck just sitting around.
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TheFapA trainer told me I need to take 3 minute breaks between sets. . Feel stupid as fuck just sitting around.
louie.miragstake a look at the previous proteins you have bought. I would guarentee they had "whey protein concentrate" in them. That is the cheap shit. Sucks but you gotta dish out the extra beans for whey isolate and stay away from the fillers. If the protein you are having claims 30g of protein and the serving size is 28g of powder then something is up!
californiagrownFor what lifts?
Things to do: foam roll other muscles, stretch other muscles, meditate, go for a casual walk to the water fountain and back, hunt for songs, stare into the abyss.
louie.miragsyou forgot to add in checking to see if the chick with the amazing ass is still on the treadmill...
louie.miragsyou forgot to add in checking to see if the chick with the amazing ass is still on the treadmill...
-benedettoI'm confused on this too. I usually aim for 1:30 to 2 minute breaks
RedPandaI'm not progressing nearly as fast as what you're "supposed to" on Starting strength. It says you should be adding 5 to bench + OHP every workout and 10 to squat and deadlifts. It just seems like a ridiculous amount, and while I am progressing at a decent rate that I'm happy with, I'm wondering if there's something I'm not doing that I should be to progress as fast as the program prescribes.
RedPandaI'm not progressing nearly as fast as what you're "supposed to" on Starting strength. It says you should be adding 5 to bench + OHP every workout and 10 to squat and deadlifts. It just seems like a ridiculous amount, and while I am progressing at a decent rate that I'm happy with, I'm wondering if there's something I'm not doing that I should be to progress as fast as the program prescribes.
RedPandaI'm not progressing nearly as fast as what you're "supposed to" on Starting strength. It says you should be adding 5 to bench + OHP every workout and 10 to squat and deadlifts. It just seems like a ridiculous amount, and while I am progressing at a decent rate that I'm happy with, I'm wondering if there's something I'm not doing that I should be to progress as fast as the program prescribes.
BagelsAwesome, thanks for the help. Any recommendations for a Protein Powder and also a good Fish Oil?
louie.miragsadd 5 or 10 lbs for the different workouts each week?! and what, by then end of the year you're benching 400 starting from scratch? That isn't right. The 5/3/1 I have been doing you add that much weight after a month (4 weekly waves)
californiagrown531 isn't a beginners program. When you hit a plateau on SS drop the weight back about 2-3 weeks, bump up your food intake and get back in the gym.
Again, what week is the guy on, and how much is he eating?
louie.miragsvery true.. Just expecting to add 5lbs or 10lbs every week is only going to lead failing at your goals. The dude has been posting in here for a few weeks so those gains are only going to last so long. Some realistic goals could lead to less feeling like you're failing.
californiagrown531 isn't a beginners program. When you hit a plateau on SS drop the weight back about 2-3 weeks, bump up your food intake and get back in the gym.
Again, what week is the guy on, and how much is he eating?
louie.miragsvery true.. Just expecting to add 5lbs or 10lbs every week is only going to lead failing at your goals. The dude has been posting in here for a few weeks so those gains are only going to last so long. Some realistic goals could lead to less feeling like you're failing.
RedPandaI'm only on week 4, and I'm aiming for around 2800 calories a day which is like 300 above my tdee according to iifym.com.
It's 5 or 10 pounds every workout, not every week, so even more ridiculous. I do understand that it's just a loose guideline, but if it's not realistic then why would they teach it that way?
RedPandaI'm only on week 4, and I'm aiming for around 2800 calories a day which is like 300 above my tdee according to iifym.com.
It's 5 or 10 pounds every workout, not every week, so even more ridiculous. I do understand that it's just a loose guideline, but if it's not realistic then why would they teach it that way?
californiagrown1) eat more
2) drop the weight back about 2 weeks and continue from there.
Most linear progression programs start with much lighter weights than you can handle. I'm guessing you started too heavy.
RedPandaI'm only on week 4, and I'm aiming for around 2800 calories a day which is like 300 above my tdee according to iifym.com.
It's 5 or 10 pounds every workout, not every week, so even more ridiculous. I do understand that it's just a loose guideline, but if it's not realistic then why would they teach it that way?
californiagrown"For young males that weigh between 150-200 lbs., deadlifts can move up 15-20 lbs. per workout, squats 10-15 lbs., with continued steady progress for 3-4 weeks before slowing down to half that rate. Bench presses, presses, and cleans can move up 5-10 lbs. per workout, with progress on these exercises slowing down to 2.5-5 lbs. per workout after only 2-3 weeks. Young women make progress on the squat and the deadlift at about the same rate, adjusted for bodyweight, but much slower on the press, the bench press, cleans, and assistance exercises. "
– Mark Rippetoe, Practical Programming, Pg. 122
californiagrown"For young males that weigh between 150-200 lbs., deadlifts can move up 15-20 lbs. per workout, squats 10-15 lbs., with continued steady progress for 3-4 weeks before slowing down to half that rate. Bench presses, presses, and cleans can move up 5-10 lbs. per workout, with progress on these exercises slowing down to 2.5-5 lbs. per workout after only 2-3 weeks. Young women make progress on the squat and the deadlift at about the same rate, adjusted for bodyweight, but much slower on the press, the bench press, cleans, and assistance exercises. "
– Mark Rippetoe, Practical Programming, Pg. 122
californiagrownHow long? 1 week off might do you good and you'll be able to jump back in where you left off. More than that and you'll probly have to drop down some.
