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SteezyYeeteri like front squats. everyone hates them. but i don't, i like them (even though everyone hates them, which is the opposite of how i feel about them). it's just kind of like, when i talk to people, i find out that they don't like them. which is surprising, because i do in fact like them (front squats, that is).
CowboySkibopI went too hard in the gym and accidentally didn't eat enough protein today and I bonked real hard. puked in the YMCA bathroom
maxed leg press tho at 300lb at 5reps today
**This post was edited on Dec 7th 2022 at 9:59:35pm
**This post was edited on Dec 7th 2022 at 10:00:25pm
CowboySkibopmaxed leg press tho at 300lb at 5reps today
bootspacepuking in the Y bathroom is core af
bootspacelove the leg press machine. back squats are fun but not having to load plates every time is too nice to not do them
muffMan.I need to hit the gym. Besides skiing I just walk the dogs and climb.
I think my most impressive was finally hitting 225 on power cleans. Idk if that’s a lot but chuckin 2 plates up felt nice
SteezyYeeteri like front squats.
SteezyYeeteri like front squats. everyone hates them. but i don't, i like them (even though everyone hates them, which is the opposite of how i feel about them). it's just kind of like, when i talk to people, i find out that they don't like them. which is surprising, because i do in fact like them (front squats, that is).
AsherDonati24dumbbell chest press > bench press
AsherDonati24dumbbell chest press > bench press
VTshredder69Surprised how easy it was to get 8 reps of 90's this week. so used to just doing 60's, 70's, 80's
AbarskiMight be kind of Jerry of me but I always stuck to just incline db presses because flat bench feels so awkward getting in position especially with heavy ass weights
AbarskiMight be kind of Jerry of me but I always stuck to just incline db presses because flat bench feels so awkward getting in position especially with heavy ass weights
VTshredder69all gym stuff will help with skiing. Squats with medium weight high reps has worked best for me. about 5 sets of 10 reps of 225 has really improved my leg power and endurance.
Front squats medium weight and wall sits help tremendously i've found as well.
Stairmaster or incline treadmill every gym workout!!!
Don't forget upperbody and core!!! abs every day!
galardogodCame to see if the Fagens were in this thread
galardogodCame to see if the Fagens were in this thread
macfiveHave been going to the gym for 3 weeks now, feels good bros. Just got back squat above body weight at 185lbs for 8sets 5reps. Probably going to go for higher rep lower set count next week and go for the 205lbs. Leg press at 270lbs now. And I do a core routine that kills me every day here it is for any one interested:
Crunches
Russian twist
side planks (moving hips up then down)
Bicycle crunches
leg raises (alternating legs up then knees in)
Isometric leg raise
Do this circuit 3 times, no rest between exercises, rest between circuit. I am at 20 reps of each (for russian twist and bicycle it is technically 40 since you do both sides) and 20seconds of isometric leg lift. Modify it as needed and increase on a weekly basis, or add weight to the exercises. I plan to add weight once I am able to do 30reps of each.
Also do yoga, it will help you so much with skiing its insane, and just life in general.
Now only if I could talk to the qt goth girl at the gym :(
PsychicMigrationMy girlfriends doing 455 leg press for solid reps are you doing like 20 or something?
macfiveyour girlfriend probably has a dick.
STEEZUS_CHRI5TNot there anymore since I broke my leg skiing but here is where I left off
PRs:
Bench: 295
Dead Lift: 415
Hang clean: 245
3 Mile Run: 20:24
I'm so tired of eating chicken, burgers, and deli meat. Any suggestions?
Fish is too expensive.
**This post was edited on Dec 7th 2022 at 11:11:09pm
macfiveHave been going to the gym for 3 weeks now, feels good bros. Just got back squat above body weight at 185lbs for 8sets 5reps. Probably going to go for higher rep lower set count next week and go for the 205lbs. Leg press at 270lbs now. And I do a core routine that kills me every day here it is for any one interested:
Crunches
Russian twist
side planks (moving hips up then down)
Bicycle crunches
leg raises (alternating legs up then knees in)
Isometric leg raise
Do this circuit 3 times, no rest between exercises, rest between circuit. I am at 20 reps of each (for russian twist and bicycle it is technically 40 since you do both sides) and 20seconds of isometric leg lift. Modify it as needed and increase on a weekly basis, or add weight to the exercises. I plan to add weight once I am able to do 30reps of each.
Also do yoga, it will help you so much with skiing its insane, and just life in general.
Now only if I could talk to the qt goth girl at the gym :(
PsychicMigrationSeems like you have a pussy
VTshredder69you'll be squatting 275 in a month if you keep up that routine consistently baby!
macfiveAt this point Im just stoked I made it past body weight in less than a month, I was hoping to reach body weight after a month of training.
VTshredder69Hell yea dude.
I've lifted for about 10 years. Most of that time was 2-3 days a week with a horrible diet. In the past 3 months i've been doing the chicken rice brocolli diet. Some days fish and some days beef. High protein intake helps SO much with gains.
Repped eight 90 lb dumbell chest press a few days ago which had me stoked AF. That was with 65, 75 and 85 sets before getting to 90.
Diet is more important than the actual weight!!!! but go 5 days a week and ski the other two!!!
macfiveI have been doing chicken and rice, should probably add broccoli into that mix. Oatmeal with a ridiculous amount of nuts in it for the protein.
My routine has been 4 days, legs and core every day, with alternating push and pull routines. Upper body fucking kills me. I am definitely stronger in my legs than I am in my chest. However that is probably for the best cus skiing. Squatting has seen good results, which is surprising cause I have long femurs relative to tibia and my upper body. so my balance point is way more forward than that of someone with a more proportioned body. I should try dumbbell chest press, I have just been doing barbell chest press since it is more balanced through the body so less difficult. And even that my chest press is maxed at 135 for one set.
Diet > Sleep > Workout routine
Does not matter how hard you work out, if your diet is wack or sleep is poor, returns on exercise will be diminished.
ReturnToMonkeyDo yall listen to the same music when you lift or do you mix it up?
Personally I kinda mix rap and metal depending on the day
ASSholebomber22Let your body rest more between push and pull days, or alternate your workouts so muscle groups aren't getting hammered every 48hrs. You need time to heal to get stronger.
ReturnToMonkeyDo yall listen to the same music when you lift or do you mix it up?
Personally I kinda mix rap and metal depending on the day
macfiveI have been doing chicken and rice, should probably add broccoli into that mix. Oatmeal with a ridiculous amount of nuts in it for the protein.
My routine has been 4 days, legs and core every day, with alternating push and pull routines. Upper body fucking kills me. I am definitely stronger in my legs than I am in my chest. However that is probably for the best cus skiing. Squatting has seen good results, which is surprising cause I have long femurs relative to tibia and my upper body. so my balance point is way more forward than that of someone with a more proportioned body. I should try dumbbell chest press, I have just been doing barbell chest press since it is more balanced through the body so less difficult. And even that my chest press is maxed at 135 for one set.
Diet > Sleep > Workout routine
Does not matter how hard you work out, if your diet is wack or sleep is poor, returns on exercise will be diminished.
STEEZUS_CHRI5TNeed calf building advice. We have a stair stepper, smith machine, DBs but no seated calf machine...
STEEZUS_CHRI5TNeed calf building advice. We have a stair stepper, smith machine, DBs but no seated calf machine...
MastePoleWhackerI want to bulk my calves, but they’re already a little bit too large for the cuffs of my ski boots, and I don’t want to have to drop money on new boots. It’s tough out here.
AbarskiI thought it was generally accepted that building calves is basically impossible and all up to genetics
**This post was edited on Dec 9th 2022 at 7:21:57pm
AbarskiI thought it was generally accepted that building calves is basically impossible and all up to genetics
**This post was edited on Dec 9th 2022 at 7:21:57pm
