FitnessBore - 2018 edition

[Smooth Groove]

Cormac, you seem to know your stuff but can you bench 2 plates?

[Cormacaroni]

i can bench your mom

[Silicone Nights]

what is your routine for shoulders?  1rm max and your weight?

It`s not much. I haven`t done a 1RM in a while but I`d assume it`s around 115. I weigh 175.

I do all my compound lifts reverse pyramid style for three sets. My accessory work beyond the big lifts is pretty limited. I don`t really have much else I do directly for shoulders which is maybe where the issue lies but all my other lifts increase slowly but surely.

I can`t bench two plates :'(

[Cormacaroni]

this is all going back maybe 100 pages into thread history but technique (including breathing and the bar path) is a huge part of the shoulder press. Don't worry, everyone struggles with it and it's not the end of the world if you don't have a huge shoulder press. Your body can still be strong and fit without it. If you really want to work on it, realize that your shoulders are relatively small muscles and get tired faster than your glutes, say. So don't do massive sets and give yourself plenty of time between them. Working on your bench (which is easier to get unstuck for most) often helps unstick your shoulder press too. There is obviously a lot of transfer. Starting Strength by Rippetoe has a great section on the shoulder press with clear demonstrations of technique.

Other than that, ask the Business i guess

[Smooth Groove]

I've only tried wendler 5/3/1 for one cycle but already find it to be quiet effective

do military press like he instructs

for accessory,

I do 4 x 8 seated dumbell press as heavy as possible

usually I can't go 8 reps on last two sets

then 5 sets of pullups

biceps curls and triceps skull crushers if you got time

[Smooth Groove]

Also jump presses as many times as possible after you can't get it up normal on last set

you shouldn't be able to do more than 2 reps if you've truly pushed yourself

[Silicone Nights]

Yeah I`m not looking to develop Dwight Howard bowling balls it’s just disheartening not to see progress. I guess it’s just time, form, and grit. I`ll try to throw some of that accessory work into the mix Smooth Groove.

Thanks guys. Can I apply for membership to the Cult of Cormac?

[Cormacaroni]

<sucks teeth>

Got two black shirts?

[Smooth Groove]

Also try not to waste too much energy holding the damn bar

either push it up or stop

too many people stand around too long with the bar once they near their max

you got to be efficient jf you wanna keep improving

[Silicone Nights]

<sucks teeth>

Got two black shirts?

Yes sir. Pants, boots, and socks.

[Groogrux]

<sucks teeth>

Got two black shirts?

Yes sir. Pants, boots, and socks.

IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING. OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD

[Mupepe]

Doing some push press work helped my overhead press quite a bit when I hit a wall. 

But also maybe try 5/3/1.  I just finished my first training cycle of it and my 1RM on week 3 (90% of my real 1RM) already made pretty large gains from where I was before.  I'm pretty happy.  I think I'll be on 5/3/1 for a while.

[Mupepe]

Also try not to waste too much energy holding the damn bar

either push it up or stop

too many people stand around too long with the bar once they near their max

you got to be efficient jf you wanna keep improving

Wendler says this in 5/3/1 also.  You waste a lot of energy with indecision on OHP.

[BlueTsunami]

My father confirmed the extremely hot gym rat chick really is checking me out. I don't understand what happening I feel like this

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I think it may be because I'm so indifferent to her presence and focused on my workout that she's trying to alley cat ma' shit. But I don't know man. She walked in front of me as I was spotting my father on the bench... that ass is like... oh man. Its fat but fit. My... my concentration is fading.

ask her what her name is and ask her out you pussy

Not exaggerating when I say she's a 9 to my 5. There's no frog leaping that. Also I'm pretty sure how the scenario will play out. She's the Freddy Prince Jr. to my Rachael Leigh Cook in 'She's All That'. A couple of dudebros made a bet with her while I was tying my sneakers. Bu...but who knows? Maybe it'll end with us going to the gym prom after a rather dramatic reveal of her true intentions.

[Smooth Groove]

or maybe she saw a glimpse of your BBC as you were tying your shoes

[Himu]

You are not a 5. You are hot. Ask her out you pussy. If you do so, don't wear glasses or anything, make sure she sees your beautiful eyes and look at her straight in her eyeballs when you ask  her her name.

[BlueTsunami]

 

Started taking creatine. Muscles feel like they're gonna burst post workout. :arnoldcumface

[Himu]

Cormac: thoughts on vinegar?

[Mupepe]

 

There's some thoughts that vinegar and other extremely acidic disrupt the PH levels in the body and mess with the natural cellular processes.  But I believe it would have to be an obnoxious amount of vinegar for anyone to care. 

I told you before, Himu.  You're overthinking a lot of this.  My advice is to go slow when starting. Don't burn yourself out worrying about small shit.  Focus on the big changes first. 

[Himu]

Cormac: thoughts on pepper?

To be fair, just yesterday Cormac told me nuts were a no go when I thought they were a-okay. I was just curious!

[Beezy]

Cormac: thoughts on pepper?

[MyNameIsMethodis]

can't wait for later this year when a report comes out that water is bad for you

[Groogrux]

can't wait for later this year when a report comes out that water is bad for you

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_intoxication

You're welcome.

[BlueTsunami]

Just got the CBL ebook, already found I may be eating too many eggs all at once? (just the 4 but still). Have to refine my post workout meal structure. I love how he gives you a good in depth look into the logic behind CBL at the cell level.

[Cormacaroni]

Eggs are not a problem when eaten with fat, he says

[MyNameIsMethodis]

so after my first carb nite my weight skyrocketed like 10 pounds the day after the next which I guess mustve been water weight or something?  i've had to relose again from it and now i'm kinda scared of doing another carb night . is this normal please help


e; oh and I know, scales and everything, but I swear I finally developed a real chiseled chin line recently soooo maybe it is working!

[BlueTsunami]

Eggs are not a problem when eaten with fat, he says

Hmmm, I've just been eating straight up eggs (scrambled). I've just got to the breakfast chapter though.

[Smooth Groove]

a normally healthy individual does not gain 10 lbs permanently from one meal

[Smooth Groove]

Just got the CBL ebook, already found I may be eating too many eggs all at once? (just the 4 but still). Have to refine my post workout meal structure. I love how he gives you a good in depth look into the logic behind CBL at the cell level.

What did he say was wrong about eggs?

[MyNameIsMethodis]

water weight can fluctuate up to 13 pounds.

e; ps i dont ahve a problem with the diet or w/e i'm just making sure it's normal to see the weight go up that much. i thik i read on dangerously hardcore that it takes until like the third carb nite for stuff to really "work"

[BlueTsunami]

Just got the CBL ebook, already found I may be eating too many eggs all at once? (just the 4 but still). Have to refine my post workout meal structure. I love how he gives you a good in depth look into the logic behind CBL at the cell level.

What did he say was wrong about eggs?

Just that too many in one meal can cause an insulin spike (states 6 would be too much)

[Smooth Groove]

Does anyone remember that cartoon video that makes fun of trainers for making their clients squat on balancing balls?  I want the link to show some friends that many trainers really don't know shit

Just got the CBL ebook, already found I may be eating too many eggs all at once? (just the 4 but still). Have to refine my post workout meal structure. I love how he gives you a good in depth look into the logic behind CBL at the cell level.

What did he say was wrong about eggs?

Just that too many in one meal can cause an insulin spike (states 6 would be too much)

LMK if the book is worth reading

[Mupepe]

I pulled my hamstring sparring the other night. Fuuuuuu  seems like I won't be squatting or dead lifting for a couple of weeks at least

[Smooth Groove]

found it:




True story,

I had dinner with a bunch of cousins yesterday.  I haven't seen most of them in awhile.  One of them, a pretty big fella himself, said "You look a lot more jacked.  Can you bench 2 plates?"  He was totally confused when I was laughing too hard to answer. 

[Smooth Groove]

I pulled my hamstring sparring the other night. Fuuuuuu  seems like I won't be squatting or dead lifting for a couple of weeks at least

what kind of sparring?

[Cormacaroni]

how can you read the CBL book or the Carb Nite book and still be asking these questions Methodis? Yes, it's water weight - you need around 4g of water to store each gram of carbs consumed at minimum, so if you eat 500g of carbs you will need 2,000g of water to store it.

[Mupepe]

I pulled my hamstring sparring the other night. Fuuuuuu  seems like I won't be squatting or dead lifting for a couple of weeks at least

what kind of sparring?

kickboxing.  I'm going to start the Bill Starr Rehab protocol.  Hopefully In 2 weeks or so I'll be back to squatting

[Eric P]

oh mother jones you so cray

http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2012/12/mother-jones-fake-headline-generator

edit: oh god i read the comments

[TakingBackSunday]

What's the matter with gluten free stuff?  I almost picked up some gluten-free bread at the store tonight but I was already wallet-deep in steaks, eggs, and veggies.  Plus the premise sounds disgusting anyway.

Also, what are some of the alternatives for burgers?  I made a pretty bitching turkey burger a half hour ago but I know bread shouldn't be consumed very frequently.

I do quite enjoy this diet so far.  It combines pretty much everything I love...while getting rid of some other stuff I love but eh fuck it.

Tomorrow's dinner is gonna be some steak and brocoli.  Mmmm.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

Because if you're losing weight you dont want ot eat grains period unless it's Coconut flour / Almond flour/ flax meal.

Grains bloat you. Since gluten free is still grains it's just another bullshit label like the ones that say 'good for your heart" that htey put on boxes of coocoa puffs

e; to clarify, it's a bullshit label to people who aren't allergic to gluten

[TakingBackSunday]

I figured as much.  I've seen a few people just wrap burgers up in lettuce, so that doesn't seem like a bad alternative.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

It's rather tasty imho. I perfer it but you gotta use romaine lettuce.

[TakingBackSunday]

No, go fuck yourself you asshole.  How about being helpful instead of treating people who are generally curious like shit?

[Shaka Khan]

[Cormacaroni]

i just eat burger patties on a plate with veggies. If you want to eat with your hands, go for it i say. A bit of mess never killed anyone

[Cormacaroni]

BENCH TWO PLATES OR GTFO

[MyNameIsMethodis]

can we please just close this thread and make a new one so that when someone says "read the thread" we dont have to read 4 years old data of 900 posts that is mostly wrong now

[TakingBackSunday]

Goddamn, you know what, fuck it.

I can't say a simple thing on this board without someone making some shitty snarky remark. If we're talking about what's wrong with burger buns, clearly not being as knowledgeable as others in regards to this diet are the problem and not just the harmless questions about burger buns.  I say people who don't help these people are idiots.  But noooo, someone has to twist it.  Every single post.  Fuck this board, I'm out.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

i didnt twist it i gave you what I thought was a correct answer 

[Shaka Khan]

Goddamn, you know what, fuck it.

I can't say a simple thing on this board without someone making some shitty snarky remark. If we're talking about what's wrong with burger buns, clearly not being as knowledgeable as others in regards to this diet are the problem and not just the harmless questions about burger buns.  I say people who don't help these people are idiots.  But noooo, someone has to twist it.  Every single post.  Fuck this board, I'm out.

This better be a himu parody or imma fuck you.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

It would be less wrong if you'd stop posting, Methodis.

maybe u meatheads should make a new thread so your buns can be satiated with each others pickles and lettuce weight losers discuss stuff that works for us perhaps tomato ?

[MyNameIsMethodis]

I think I need to start a big .txt file of all this shit I should just re-post in these threads rather than typing it all out again.

Anyway, I like to make fruit salads with yoghurt, and some nuts to boost the fat yet more. I'm still searching for some way to sensibly add more protein to that.

(i know, i should just jizz in the yoghurt, no-one would even notice. it's tiring though)

I went thorugh the thread and this is from like page 3 of this massive thread, cormac has been going in circles for neigh on 5 years now for us all. what a good lad

e; i wonder if he jizzed in the yogurt

[BlueTsunami]

One day we're gonna find biz and bn hatefucking each other behind some dumpster

[BlueTsunami]

In other news, Kiefer makes me feel bad for not drinking coffee. I feel as though I'm not maximizing my FAT LOSSES by not partaking in this. Never had the taste for it.

[TakingBackSunday]

From what I've read, coffee's negatives in regards to this lifestyle don't seem to be a huge issue if you consume it in moderation.  Too much apparently is linked to decreased insulin sensitivity so it could lead to weight gain, but I don't think a cup a day is going to ruin you.

Of course this is coming from an ignorant cuntpleb who doesn't deserve to freely discuss their observations and curiosities regarding such things, so, there's that

[Beezy]

Goddamn, you know what, fuck it.

I can't say a simple thing on this board without someone making some shitty snarky remark. If we're talking about what's wrong with burger buns, clearly not being as knowledgeable as others in regards to this diet are the problem and not just the harmless questions about burger buns.  I say people who don't help these people are idiots.  But noooo, someone has to twist it.  Every single post.  Fuck this board, I'm out.

[Cormacaroni]

From what I've read, coffee's negatives in regards to this lifestyle don't seem to be a huge issue if you consume it in moderation.  Too much apparently is linked to decreased insulin sensitivity so it could lead to weight gain, but I don't think a cup a day is going to ruin you.

Of course this is coming from an ignorant cuntpleb who doesn't deserve to freely discuss their observations and curiosities regarding such things, so, there's that

Kiefer is vehemently pro-coffee for various reasons but mostly the appetite-curbing effects. Then again he chews nicotine gum. I am with him on the coffee.

been a loooooooong-ass time since i made fruit salads btw

I wonder if people even remember the long-ass Fitness thread WE HAD BEFORE THIS ONE where i ranted about all the same stuff

[TakingBackSunday]

Bummer about fruits.  I guess them tasting like candy should be your biggest warning flag  :'(

But I'll have an apple for breakfast if I'm pressed for time, like on M/W/F when I have to be at class at 7 am and fucking hell if I'm waking up at 5 for make time.

[Cormacaroni]

i don't have breakfast either so there's that. Seems pointless if you're only going to have fruit especially. Why not just keep burning fat

[TakingBackSunday]

I usually do that, honestly, but I do feel that having at least something in me before I start my day just generally makes me feel better.  If I don't, cut to like two or so hours into my day at work and I'm bent over on my desk about to eat a pencil because I'm so hungry.