Author Topic: FitnessBore - 2018 edition (Read 817089 times)

chronovore · « **Reply #6420 on:** September 10, 2014, 04:06:00 AM »

Quote from: Sovok on September 07, 2014, 09:41:51 PM

My favorite is adding booze to my calorie counts, especially when I'm drinking in lieu of dinner.

Yeah, my five-beer evening didn't do me any favors for kcal count, OR my wallet which was missing a bunch of money this morning, having been indirectly converted to urine.

Kara · « **Reply #6421 on:** September 10, 2014, 05:30:49 PM »

Halfway through the notches on my new belt.

(Started on notch 1.)

2, 4, 6, 8 how can we emaciate?

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6422 on:** September 10, 2014, 05:35:38 PM »

what can I do for a stronger back that is body weight or uses a dumbbell (got nothing else.)

Boogie · « **Reply #6423 on:** September 10, 2014, 07:39:53 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on September 06, 2014, 05:20:44 PM

In other news I am 255 lbs. Its time for a real cut. I gained about 30 lbs since April or so and while it has helped my strength I am really damn fat now. I'm not gonna try to be 10% bf or anything but I just need to keep it in check somewhat. The gains though... So demonic

Holy crap, you fucking sexy beast you!

Mupepe · « **Reply #6424 on:** September 18, 2014, 02:02:21 PM »

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=4BF70B99D7C2E7B0!2352&authkey=!vU5rQqwM8eA%24&ithint=video%2cmp4

405 deadlift form check. Criticisms welcomed, bros.

Squiddy · « **Reply #6425 on:** September 18, 2014, 02:04:45 PM »

I honestly can't find a single flaw, that is some boss form.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6426 on:** September 18, 2014, 03:14:53 PM »

gracias, senor

El Babua · « **Reply #6427 on:** September 18, 2014, 03:15:00 PM »

That's pretty good there. Only thing that caught me was that you may have raised your hips too early, before the bar got off the floor.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6428 on:** September 18, 2014, 03:19:31 PM »

Quote from: Bobby Doucher on September 18, 2014, 03:15:00 PM

That's pretty good there. Only thing that caught me was that you may have raised your hips too early, before the bar got off the floor.

yeah, i noticed that too. I actually felt it while I did it but I was kinda rushing myself to get prepped. I have gone through a lot of effort to try to avoid that as it used to be a much bigger issue with my form. lesson learned though. Don't friggin rush.

Rman · « **Reply #6429 on:** September 29, 2014, 09:41:01 PM »

The Gold Optimum Vanilla Whey is delicious.

Anyone try the Gold versions of Optimum Nutrition's whey offering?

Mupepe · « **Reply #6430 on:** September 29, 2014, 09:44:30 PM »

Its been years but I used to use it. They were probably the least offensive to mix with water

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #6431 on:** September 29, 2014, 11:02:40 PM »

With the weight loss I've gone through, I'm looking To get into some weightlifting. What are some good beginner weight training tutorials I can read through?

The goal isn't to be swoll. I just want to better define my body.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6432 on:** September 29, 2014, 11:07:42 PM »

I'm loving dips now. Still can't do a pull up.

Rman · « **Reply #6433 on:** September 29, 2014, 11:16:08 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on September 29, 2014, 11:02:40 PM

With the weight loss I've gone through, I'm looking To get into some weightlifting. What are some good beginner weight training tutorials I can read through?

The goal isn't to be swoll. I just want to better define my body.

You need muscle before you can get definition.

I always recommend Starting Strength. You can get on the Kindle for less than 10 bucks. Follow the beginner program.

If barbells scare you. I'm not being facetious, but some people are are put off by them. I'm a fan of Body for Life, which is dumbbell based.

Here's more info from Reddit's fantastic r/fitness sub.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/wiki/getting_started

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #6434 on:** September 29, 2014, 11:20:38 PM »

I have some muscle

Thanks for the recommendations. I'm not put off by barbells. What I am put off by is gyms in general. I would rather work out at the apartment gym than a public one. But I feel like if I just go to a public gym and explain that I'm a beginner, I'll meet at least a few people willing to help me out

Rman · « **Reply #6435 on:** September 29, 2014, 11:27:21 PM »

You said you were a beginner

Most likely your muscle packing potential is ahead of you not behind.

I prefer gyms personally. I'm too lazy at home. You can look into the Beachbody programs, such as P90x as well.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #6436 on:** September 29, 2014, 11:35:00 PM »

I am

There's a community center not one mile away from my house. I think I might go there. Three bucks per entry, mostly just mid 30s dads use that gym. I'll fit right in.

Really need to strengthen my legs, that's a big sticking point. After 40 minutes of basketball I find myself gimp the rest of the day.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6437 on:** September 30, 2014, 10:23:31 AM »

Community centers, apartment gyms, hotel gyms and stuff like that generally don't have proper barbell equipment. Make sure it's not a smith machine (it's not the same thing and it is NOT safer). But I would go with something like Stronglifts or Starting Strength. That'll keep you busy for a while and the books will teach you proper form.

Boogie · « **Reply #6438 on:** September 30, 2014, 10:46:51 AM »

Quote from: BrandNew on September 29, 2014, 11:20:38 PM

I have some muscle

Aww, that's cute.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #6439 on:** September 30, 2014, 10:50:24 AM »

derrr herrr how helpful

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #6440 on:** September 30, 2014, 11:35:13 AM »

ok, that's good to know. Still want to get into it to feel healthier

Mupepe · « **Reply #6441 on:** September 30, 2014, 11:48:21 AM »

Noob gains period is definitely the best time to do a lean bulk though. You'll get bigger and stronger even with a terrible routine and diet. But if you're on point you can make miracles happen. Make the most out of this time because its a slow painful journey after 6 months or so

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #6442 on:** September 30, 2014, 12:41:12 PM »

Yup. I did bench exercises a fair bit in middle school, but not at all with correct form or supervision sooooo

Mupepe · « **Reply #6443 on:** September 30, 2014, 01:25:28 PM »

then make sure you buy the books and watch some instructional videos on youtube. I would also suggest taking a video once you get comfortable and letting us, GAF or anyone who knows what they're doing critique your form. Especially on squat and deadlift.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #6444 on:** September 30, 2014, 01:48:11 PM »

Sounds good. I'll buy the books mentioned earlier and start reading

Kara · « **Reply #6445 on:** September 30, 2014, 07:41:19 PM »

"Karakand you're looking good. Are you still trying to lose weight?"
"Well not really, it's just the consequence of only eating (nutrient gruel) and 1 meal a day that's mainly empty calories to stay outside starvation intake."
"You're still not eating? Wow, I wasn't even like that when I got divorced. [beat] I wish I had though."

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E: heh

Rufus · « **Reply #6446 on:** September 30, 2014, 09:24:24 PM »

I love how you're still Karakand to your inner autobiographer.

Kara · « **Reply #6447 on:** September 30, 2014, 09:57:54 PM »

Well my name changes were out of a desire to insult myself and slightly obfuscate, not out of a desire to shed my true (internet) name that I chose on a lark because I couldn't pick the name I wanted when I registered at GAF all those years ago.

Despite (in a literal sense) insulting me by addressing me by my current and previous names, I appreciate the Bore humoring my madness.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6448 on:** October 04, 2014, 03:30:26 PM »

Competed in the company olympics again today. First event I did was running two laps around the parking garage carrying two 35 lb weights, then as a group doing two laps of lunges, then as a group 500 pushups, then as a group do one lap of broad jump burpees with the pushup.

2nd was completing planks for as long as possible as a group. I did 2.5 minutes.

Then it was deadlifting 54,000 lbs as a group. We chose 150 lbs on the barbell. So the first set I did it 25 times. I did 4 sets total in 6 minutes. I didn't count the last 3 sets. I was just trying not to pass out. I easily outlifted everyone in my group. My shins are fucked all to hell though. But I saw some awful form. I can't believe the refs allowed it. Lots of pulled muscles that I saw in my 6 minutes

Next we did a wall sit as a group one right after another for as long as we could. Easily the most painful. Fuck this shit

Then I did a one mile run carrying 100 lbs

Mupepe · « **Reply #6449 on:** October 04, 2014, 04:03:18 PM »

Oh yeah. I got some good news. The barbell in my new gym is 50 lbs. I knew everything was heavier when I switched.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6450 on:** October 04, 2014, 04:14:04 PM »

wall sit hurt. I like floor sits though.

El Babua · « **Reply #6451 on:** October 04, 2014, 04:59:34 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on October 04, 2014, 04:03:18 PM

Oh yeah. I got some good news. The barbell in my new gym is 50 lbs. I knew everything was heavier when I switched.

There are two of them at my gym. Initially fucked up my gains for the longest time cause I didn't know and was on SS.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6452 on:** October 04, 2014, 06:08:58 PM »

Quote from: Bobby Doucher on October 04, 2014, 04:59:34 PM

Quote from: Mupepe on October 04, 2014, 04:03:18 PM
Oh yeah. I got some good news. The barbell in my new gym is 50 lbs. I knew everything was heavier when I switched.

There are two of them at my gym. Initially fucked up my gains for the longest time cause I didn't know and was on SS.

Ha. Yeah my program got all thrown out of whack. I blamed stress and deloaded

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6453 on:** October 06, 2014, 11:14:17 PM »

O shit I did two chin ups. That is a 100% increase over the previous day. At this rate I should be doing 258 by this time next week.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6454 on:** October 07, 2014, 08:15:53 AM »

The first one is the most difficult when it comes to pullups/chinups. And damn it's satisfying.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6455 on:** October 07, 2014, 10:32:43 PM »

Tried widening my grip by about 3 inchs on each side, for shits. Can only lift myself 2 inchs likes that

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6456 on:** October 13, 2014, 02:17:55 PM »

Three chin ups and 10 dips now, up from zero and 3 a month ago. Look better without a shirt now.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6457 on:** October 13, 2014, 02:49:15 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on October 07, 2014, 10:32:43 PM

Tried widening my grip by about 3 inchs on each side, for shits. Can only lift myself 2 inchs likes that

that's a huge jump in your grip to do all at once. to reach wide grip I widened mine up about .5 inches on each side until I could do 10 strict reps and then I would widen it up a bit more.

Congrats on your progress, bro. What kind of form are you using? Any swinging? How far down are you going? I found I made more progress when I was extremely strict. Doing a dead hang at the bottom, full extension and slow, controlled movement made me progress a lot faster than getting desperate and busting out cheat reps.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6458 on:** October 13, 2014, 06:32:55 PM »

My form is cheap reps

3in was the least I could widen because of the arms on the par are in the way.

cool breeze · « **Reply #6459 on:** October 13, 2014, 07:05:29 PM »

what are you using for pull ups? I have one of those doorway bars I break out once in a while and can never do as well compared to a stable bar at the gym or w/e.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6460 on:** October 13, 2014, 07:48:17 PM »

The doorway bars can be pretty good if you dont get the cheap 10-20 buck ones at wal mart. They have some really good ones in the 30-50 dollar range that give you a lot of grip options and are stable.

1 with strict form is better than 3 cheat reps. Lots of people can bust out swinging/kipping pullups but it's rare you see a guy do some serious sets of slow, wide grip pullups. BEAST

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #6461 on:** October 13, 2014, 08:26:46 PM »

Down to a 31 waist size!

Which I don't really like, honestly. It's hard as shit to find good jeans with 31x31 measurements. If I bump down to 30 I feel way too tight, and if I bump up to 32 I'm very comfortable but the pants look baggy and make me look like I have diaper butt. Using a belt makes this worse.

But still...more progress! I'm back to 160ish right now but I haven't noticed any particular fat increase...been doing leg exercises lately so maybe its a muscle gain?

Anyhoo, yay. I still feel a little ugo at times due to the weight gain but I'm starting realize that I will have this issue with myself no matter what...maybe its time to start counseling or some literature to boost my self-worth.

Beezy · « **Reply #6462 on:** October 13, 2014, 09:15:41 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on October 13, 2014, 08:26:46 PM

Which I don't really like, honestly. It's hard as shit to find good jeans with 31x31 measurements. If I bump down to 30 I feel way too tight, and if I bump up to 32 I'm very comfortable but the pants look baggy and make me look like I have diaper butt. Using a belt makes this worse.

Go to Uniqlo. They always have 31" waist jeans. And you can get them hemmed for free to whatever length you want.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6463 on:** October 13, 2014, 09:37:43 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on October 13, 2014, 08:26:46 PM

Down to a 31 waist size!

Which I don't really like, honestly. It's hard as shit to find good jeans with 31x31 measurements. If I bump down to 30 I feel way too tight, and if I bump up to 32 I'm very comfortable but the pants look baggy and make me look like I have diaper butt. Using a belt makes this worse.

But still...more progress! I'm back to 160ish right now but I haven't noticed any particular fat increase...been doing leg exercises lately so maybe its a muscle gain?

Anyhoo, yay. I still feel a little ugo at times due to the weight gain but I'm starting realize that I will have this issue with myself no matter what...maybe its time to start counseling or some literature to boost my self-worth.

Keep broing it up until you actually have an inflated sense of self worth because you have 29 inch thighs and 21 inch biceps. Trust me.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #6464 on:** October 13, 2014, 10:07:47 PM »

Mupepe · « **Reply #6465 on:** October 13, 2014, 10:14:31 PM »

iunno. bro talk, bro.

El Babua · « **Reply #6466 on:** October 15, 2014, 06:22:05 PM »

So all of my lifts are higher than ever, also feels like they're about to stall out. Going to be doing 5/3/1 on everything except squats since it's behind my other lifts (due to issues mentioned ITT) and it feels like I can still make some more linear gains with it.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6467 on:** October 15, 2014, 07:13:28 PM »

I've always found when I stall out that it's usually something in my routine that's lacking (assistance work) or that I need to tweak my diet again. I don't think any of us are in any place to truly stall out from maxing out genetic potential. Look for weak spots in those areas. My biggest ones are that I'll usually start going on the See-Food Diet which means lots of junk and poor protein sources or I'll start phoning in the assistance work because I get bored and go through the motions.

El Babua · « **Reply #6468 on:** October 15, 2014, 07:35:57 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on October 15, 2014, 07:13:28 PM

My biggest ones are that I'll usually start going on the See-Food Diet which means lots of junk and poor protein sources or I'll start phoning in the assistance work because I get bored and go through the motions.

Yeah, I've felt the same way since this Sunday. Ever since I ate that damned Freeza power level hot sauce. Still, doing what I have has actually given me pretty good gains, just feel like I need something new to keep me refreshed. Started doing RDL's and it's been great for my hamstrings and glutes. Probably gonna be doing a BBB variant with a little more body building thrown in. Basically what I've been doing now, but instead of 3x5, it's gonna be 5/3/1

Mupepe · « **Reply #6469 on:** October 15, 2014, 08:27:16 PM »

oooh. The BBB variant is killer. Deadlift days were the shit. 5/3/1 sets. Deadlift BBB followed by 5 sets of pullups.

I remembered why I stopped drinking though. I could feel my hangover from Sunday on Monday and Tuesday in the gym still. Ugh. I'm done for awhile.

Pringo · « **Reply #6470 on:** October 16, 2014, 07:56:25 PM »

How long is it reasonable to experience muscle soreness after a workout? Most of my body seems to recover fine after about a day later but after leg days my quads are sore for like half a week+. Is that abnormal?

Mupepe · « **Reply #6471 on:** October 16, 2014, 08:35:13 PM »

Thats normal. Legs usually get it the worst for most people. Lots of broscience why. I subscribe to the theory that its harder to rest them since you have to walk on them, squat down, etc on a regular basis even on a "relaxing" day.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6472 on:** October 17, 2014, 05:19:17 PM »

4 chin ups with dead hangs inbetween. Last one is shitty though

also

Mupepe · « **Reply #6473 on:** October 17, 2014, 06:25:44 PM »

Good job dude!

Kara · « **Reply #6474 on:** October 20, 2014, 05:05:55 PM »

MyFitnessPal lowered my calorie intake to 1700 a day.

So fucking stoked brehs.

e: I'm going to buy a coat that's a little small for me to keep me motivated. Akaky Akakievich outchea y'all.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6475 on:** October 23, 2014, 09:33:20 PM »

170? How tall are you? Knowing you and your general attitude I assume you're trying to turn into an Ethiopian?

Good luck, bro. We are all together on this crazy dysmorphia journey

I'm on a damn roll with deadlift and pullups lately. Pullups I can kinda understand since I am losing weight. But I am pulling more on deadlift and I weigh less. I pulled 415 easy as fuck last week. 495 has been my ultimate goal for a while. I think by May of next year I can hit it.

Bench has stalled. I hit 315 and I haven't moved. OHP hasn't budged since 200 and my squat is on a recovery program from a tear. The last number I hit was 360 on squat. Doubt ill be there anytime soon again.

I'm about to move to weighted dips and pullups. I can do 5 sets of ten on dips after 8 working sets of bench and I am near 5 sets of 10 on pull up as wide as I can go.

Just needed someone to share with since I have no bros IRL that understand.

Kara · « **Reply #6476 on:** October 24, 2014, 10:43:44 AM »

I'm just shy of 6'2".

I guess my specific goal atm is to be able to wear a hoodie from my high school that I wore in high school and somehow still own, but getting there will take quite a bit of emaciation--I haven't been that size since I was a sophomore in high school.

1700 is kind of #struggle for me still if I don't drink, BTW.

e: The other day I sat down and calc'd how much weight I've lost post-breakup and I ain't even happy about that despite it being rather a lot.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #6477 on:** October 24, 2014, 10:50:28 AM »

Quote from: Vularai on October 24, 2014, 10:43:44 AM

I'm just shy of 6'2".

I guess my specific goal atm is to be able to wear a hoodie from my high school that I wore in high school and somehow still own, but getting there will take quite a bit of emaciation--I haven't been that size since I was a sophomore in high school.

1700 is kind of #struggle for me still if I don't drink, BTW.

e: The other day I sat down and calc'd how much weight I've lost post-breakup and I ain't even happy about that despite it being rather a lot.

It's going to very tough to get to high school level weight as your body has made substantial changes in how it processes calories since then.

Your best bet is a lot of running, high reps low weight workouts, and staying away from any starchy food.

Kara · « **Reply #6478 on:** October 24, 2014, 11:01:55 AM »

Thanks for the protips (literally pro

). I figure I can't keep eating 1400 calories a day forever.

I actually just went and got the sweatshirt to try on and I can fit into it comfortably.

WHAT AM I GOING TO DO NOW BREHS?

Also go me I guess?

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #6479 on:** October 24, 2014, 11:04:52 AM »

Quote from: Vularai on October 24, 2014, 11:01:55 AM

Thanks for the protips (literally pro ). I figure I can't keep eating 1400 calories a day forever.

I actually just went and got the sweatshirt to try on and I can fit into it comfortably.

WHAT AM I GOING TO DO NOW BREHS?

Also go me I guess?

I would suggest working your inner core (thighs to pecs) and solidifying what you have. You'll definitely bump up in weight but a solid 180 can look like a standard 170 once your chest pops out a bit and your abs shrink sideways.

170 is a bit skinny for 6'2 unless you intend to start a career as an NBA point guard. You need a bit more mass or you'll potentially develop back issues.

You want that V body breh.

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Author Topic: FitnessBore - 2018 edition (Read 817089 times)