I’m 5’9”/175…did my first meet at 154 lbs, after I started lifting at 140 lbs soaking wet. I feel skinny right now, I can’t imagine being 140 ever again unless I lose every ounce of muscle.
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Obviously serious lifters can’t really use BMI but it’s funny just thinking if I wanted my BMI to be “healthy” I would need to lose #40.
I can’t imagine weighing #175. 40 pounds is a LOT.
I can’t imagine weighing #175. 40 pounds is a LOT.
Anyone know why Tru Niagen isn't available on Amazon at current? Related question -- anyone know if NAD is actually worth taking?
We spoke about NAD at some point in here, I think we decided it was expensive for no “provable scientific” benefits if I remember correctly but that’s a long shot.
Isn’t it an “anti-aging” supp?
No idea what tru niagen is, I’d bet skipping it is most beneficial for you as well as your pocketbook. Pretty decent chance it doesn’t do anything you’ll actually notice or feel.
-And I’m not sure what people “DO” at gyms anymore. Seems like 85% of mine come in and use the stretching area to do pigeon pose for 20 minutes and leave.
Why does someone need a gym for that and why do you put on full on gym clothes to stretch like you’re about to perform a runaway show for Lane Bryant?
🤷♂️, probably me that’s missing something I’m sure.
Isn’t it an “anti-aging” supp?
No idea what tru niagen is, I’d bet skipping it is most beneficial for you as well as your pocketbook. Pretty decent chance it doesn’t do anything you’ll actually notice or feel.
-And I’m not sure what people “DO” at gyms anymore. Seems like 85% of mine come in and use the stretching area to do pigeon pose for 20 minutes and leave.
Why does someone need a gym for that and why do you put on full on gym clothes to stretch like you’re about to perform a runaway show for Lane Bryant?
🤷♂️, probably me that’s missing something I’m sure.
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I guess it’s still old school mentality or lack of info but starving yourself and doing cardio all day doesn’t make you “toned” or attractive, build a little muscle, let it do the work for you.
You know who else did cardio all day and starved? Auschwitz prisoners and they all looked like shit.
You know who else did cardio all day and starved? Auschwitz prisoners and they all looked like shit.
All dumbbell workout this am. About :45-:60 second rest between sets. Slingshot on last flat set since I don’t have a spotter.
DB Flat - 12x60. 10x90. 9x95. 9x95 (slingshot)
DB Incline - 10x70. 10x80. 8x80.
DB Side Raise - 12x15x2. 10x20
DB Shoulder Press - 10x65. 8x70x2
DB Fly - 12x50x3
DB Shrug - 12x90x3
Seems the working theory is reduce volume as you reduce calories in a cut. So starting April 1st, lower reps (6-8) and heavier with 12-15 sets rather is the plan.
DB Flat - 12x60. 10x90. 9x95. 9x95 (slingshot)
DB Incline - 10x70. 10x80. 8x80.
DB Side Raise - 12x15x2. 10x20
DB Shoulder Press - 10x65. 8x70x2
DB Fly - 12x50x3
DB Shrug - 12x90x3
Seems the working theory is reduce volume as you reduce calories in a cut. So starting April 1st, lower reps (6-8) and heavier with 12-15 sets rather is the plan.
Think I’m going to start focusing on incline bench more than flat. Incline humbled me a little today with just doing 185 for 6 (after my flat bench work) but I feel way more of a stretch
Anyone prefer incline? Probably talked about in here before
Anyone prefer incline? Probably talked about in here before
I’ve always struggled with chest activation on flat bench. Incline has always worked better for me. I think it’s just a matter preference. I actually enjoy db declines on a sit-up bench, but I appear to be the only weirdo doing that at my gym lol.
Feel I’ve hit a bit of a plateau with flat bench, think incorporating more incline will help in both lifts. Never really done decline with db or bb but some people swear by it
It’s easier for me to set up and execute with some of my shoulder issues. Highly recommend for people with similar issues getting the weight going on db flat or incline.
Yeah. I think decline fell out of favor years ago and trainers don’t program it anymore. But using it as a workaround for injuries may have some merit.
Inclines have always hurt my shoulders for some reason. Nothing major - just always made it uncomfortable.
Ensure you are using an adjustable bench under a Smith machine and only go one click (30°) max incline to take stress off shoulders.
Use DBs to find a range that won't irritate the shoulders. We never do barbell on incline. Just a good neutral range with DBs. Do some research on what shoulder exercises you can do to help with that range of motion.
WHat @Kooky Kats said.. and there's SO much more with benching. Your hand placement, elbow angle, your feet, the arch in your back, the path the barbell takes, etc. Heck, most people even have some shoulder/structural irregularities, which can throw off the movement and cause one side to take more of the load.
I personally don't love how a Smith Machine even further limits the range of motion than even a barbell bench does. Not only are your hands and elbows more fixed, but now there's only one rigid path the bar can move. The smith machine is nice for trying to hit your maxes in a safe way.. but I just prefer the freedom of using DBs and rotating my hands inwards, taking stress off my shoulders. Others may be able to make the Smith machine work perfectly for them, I'm not one of them.
PSA: If you're heading into a locker room and looking for a locker.. don't take one sandwiched between two other lockers with locks on them, therefore creating a potentially pain-in-the-ass experience when the three of you are trying to get changed at the same time.
Blows my mind watching someone take a locker right next to me, when there's a whole row of lockers just 3 feet away. Now we both have to be in each other's way, share the same bench, bump into each other.
Blows my mind watching someone take a locker right next to me, when there's a whole row of lockers just 3 feet away. Now we both have to be in each other's way, share the same bench, bump into each other.
I DO love the smith machine for Coffin Presses though. I think Ive mentioned this one before.
Line up a bench underneath and parallel to the Smith Machine barbell. Load up some weights, grab a narrow-grip two-hand attachment, put it underneath the barbell so it looks like a "V", where the bottom of the "V" is catching the barbell... and press. It's the same as if you did the Coffin Press with two dumbbells close together.. but the huge benefit here is that with the DB Coffin Press, the larger weights force your hands further apart... with the Smith Machine, you can go with 200lbs if you wanted, your hands stay in the same spot.
I could have just saved us all the time and posted the video... lol.
Line up a bench underneath and parallel to the Smith Machine barbell. Load up some weights, grab a narrow-grip two-hand attachment, put it underneath the barbell so it looks like a "V", where the bottom of the "V" is catching the barbell... and press. It's the same as if you did the Coffin Press with two dumbbells close together.. but the huge benefit here is that with the DB Coffin Press, the larger weights force your hands further apart... with the Smith Machine, you can go with 200lbs if you wanted, your hands stay in the same spot.
I could have just saved us all the time and posted the video... lol.
I never use a locker but I do carry around my backpack. If I need to shower a towel and change of clothes fits, but I could see that being annoying.
That's me by the way, in the video.. I was pretty small back then, huh?
1001, 1002..
1001, 1002..
I may be a pinko commie liberal or something but I don't bench and just do overhead presses, pushups, or ring dips. Always struck me as an easy thing to get obsessed with for aesthetic reasons when better effort can be spent elsewhere.
My problem with the backpack/carry-around folks, is that the often leave the bag in the way of others. Other times they use it to "claim" multiple equipment. TBH, I've yet to see any real reason to do this, other than laziness and going for some sort of "look" ("Hey look at all the equipment I need!").
But I also HAVE to use a locker, due to the sauna and showering. So I get why people don't bother with the locker room otherwise.
I had consistent pain, clicking and limited range of motion in one of my shoulders. This was to the point my arm would go numb putting my arm around my wife or limp if I chucked a football as hard as I could. Went on for over 15 years like this thinking my only option was surgery. Caused me to scale back playing the game I love, basketball. Went from having the ultimate confidence once I passed half court that I could drain it, to not having a clue what was going to happen when I had all day to line up a shot. Instead of grabbing a rebound and zipping a frozen rope down the floor I was reduced to slinging it underhanded down the court. Very frustrating.
One day I mentioned it to my pp and he said MOST shoulder issues, including rotator cuff injuries can be treated with physical therapy. I was skeptical but went and did all of the prescribed exercises. Within three weeks the numbness stopped. All of my symptoms are gone now. Especially as men we tend to self-diagnose, and then try to work around a physical issue.
I may have been fortunate. Instead of having a Dr in his mid-forties, I could have had one in his late sixties who,would have signed me up for surgery. I wouldn't have known enough to advocate either way on my behalf.
If you have insurance it’s worth a visit or two.
That really you? 😳 YOKED.
You’re correct in that too many guys/gals leave them in the way but I make sure not to do that.
I do keep it because it has my workout log, phone charger, water bottle, protein shake and banana if I get hungry mid-lift, straps and sleeves, an occasional rip off some smelling salts, HR monitor and snus, you know the necessities. 😂
I do keep it because it has my workout log, phone charger, water bottle, protein shake and banana if I get hungry mid-lift, straps and sleeves, an occasional rip off some smelling salts, HR monitor and snus, you know the necessities. 😂
Awesome post. Same experience with my back and sciatic. Not 3 weeks but a few years. With injuries and pain, often the WORST advice is shutting everything down. Especially long term.
Get several opinions from a range of experts. Dr, specialist, therapists, etc. Do your own research.
Kort is a godsend, man. Pricey but worth it. I've got an ankle I sprained terribly as a kid that randomly sprains at the worst times. My personal favorite is waking up to a sprained ankle and falling on my face into the closet door when I take the first step in the morning. Now I go if it starts to feel loose or I might otherwise be looking at a sprain coming.
My insurance just sent out a mailer about physical therapy now be included through a free online portal. I need to look into that this weekend.
My insurance just sent out a mailer about physical therapy now be included through a free online portal. I need to look into that this weekend.
Also did pt for sciatica…lol. Also great results. Went from thinking the rest of my life was going to suck to knowing I can manage it successfully.
How are everyone's results going?
Since February 1, my wife and I've been following Dan John's Easy Strength 4 Fat Loss program. Five days a week, we do a fast 15 minute weight session with relatively light weights and then, and most importantly, we go for about a 45 minute walk which in our neighborhood ends up being about 2.25 miles (my wife and dog are slowasses). I'm trying to cut body fat so I also try to take a walk for lunch on weekdays, which can be another 3 miles or more if I go a whole hour.
I'm down from 185 to 173 as of this morning. I've stopped dropping pounds on the scale but I'm still losing inches off my waist. Down to being close to a nice, round 34 inches now and would like to get back to my college waist line of 32 inches by May or so.
It has been, as the name suggests, really easy and enjoyable. I've added more muscle tone than expected, as well.
Since February 1, my wife and I've been following Dan John's Easy Strength 4 Fat Loss program. Five days a week, we do a fast 15 minute weight session with relatively light weights and then, and most importantly, we go for about a 45 minute walk which in our neighborhood ends up being about 2.25 miles (my wife and dog are slowasses). I'm trying to cut body fat so I also try to take a walk for lunch on weekdays, which can be another 3 miles or more if I go a whole hour.
I'm down from 185 to 173 as of this morning. I've stopped dropping pounds on the scale but I'm still losing inches off my waist. Down to being close to a nice, round 34 inches now and would like to get back to my college waist line of 32 inches by May or so.
It has been, as the name suggests, really easy and enjoyable. I've added more muscle tone than expected, as well.
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No clue on my weight or bf. Step on the scale in like 10days for the first time in 3 months. I'm guessing 225# with 21% BF based on being up 1 belt loop from 208 with 16% bf last fall.
Strength is through the roof.
No current pain or injuries.
Already started slightly lowering calories and adding in a bit more cardio.
Ready to hit the blow torch cut on April 7th.
Goal is <15% BF by July. Hopefully closer to 12.
I gained 4lbs over March Madness opening weekend.
..and let me tell you, it wasn't in muscle..
But I do that every year.. November to March is kind of my off months. Between holidays, a ton of birthdays, football, fantasy sports, march madness, skiing and St. Pattys day.. it's just impossible to stay with a good routine. Plus up by me, you're basically stuck indoors. We just got 6 inches of snow.
But this is when I usually get focused. Despite the weight gain, I actually liked the way it looked in the mirror, go figure. More arm definition, delts coming along nicely.
..and let me tell you, it wasn't in muscle..
But I do that every year.. November to March is kind of my off months. Between holidays, a ton of birthdays, football, fantasy sports, march madness, skiing and St. Pattys day.. it's just impossible to stay with a good routine. Plus up by me, you're basically stuck indoors. We just got 6 inches of snow.
But this is when I usually get focused. Despite the weight gain, I actually liked the way it looked in the mirror, go figure. More arm definition, delts coming along nicely.
So, I figure this thread has been going long enough at this point to open this door.
Anyone here want to share if they’re on peptides and if so what protocol they are currently on and/or what they have tried?
Beyond that, anyone care to share their experience with actual hormones or other forms of “vitamin S,” if they are so inclined? (ONLY WITH A RX, OF COURSE 😉)
I know a few here outside the board, so I am already familiar with their history and current protocol. I’ll leave that for them to divulge/discuss if they wish here, though.
I’ll start. Currently on 400mcg ipamorelin/400mcg BPC-157 at bedtime 60-90 minutes after my last meal. The better half is on the same. Combined, they are fantastic for natural GH production, fat loss, muscle gain & retention (the ipamorelin) and recovery (both the ipamorelin and BPC).
I’m also almost done with a a cycle of svetinorm. It’s also a peptide but technically considered a “bioregulator” because it’s targeted to a specific organ. That one in particular is for liver function and repair; it’s recommended to do a 30-day cycle once or twice a year.
Have also dabbled in:
Ipamorelin/sermorelin blend & sermorelin - same intended benefits as ipamorelin listed above; I just find I prefer the ipamorelin alone
selank - intended to help with anxiety, but I didn’t notice much with injectable form; may give the nasal spray a try eventually
I’m not opposed to HRT down the road, but I first want to do everything I can to get my T levels optimized before doing so, primarily by getting down to my desired weight and bf%. The last time I had bloodwork done, my levels weren’t too bad, but they definitely could be better. I still had a lot of weight and fat to lose and still do, though.
Started the year around the 257 mark and am down to just over 233 as of this morning. Ultimate goal is 190-200 at 10-15%bf. Heavy weights on compound movements, lots of walking (averaging 12-14k steps a day), and nutrition are dialed in. Slow and steady wins the race.
EDIT: The better half has been on/off HRT herself, still trying to find her ideal form/dosage. I won’t go into it much more than that for sake of her privacy. I will simply say she loved the effects at first, then there was a bit of a rollercoaster so she’s still trying to figure that out (with professional medical help). I only bring it up to point out that women can greatly benefit from HRT also, against what most of the general public think/believe.
Anyone here want to share if they’re on peptides and if so what protocol they are currently on and/or what they have tried?
Beyond that, anyone care to share their experience with actual hormones or other forms of “vitamin S,” if they are so inclined? (ONLY WITH A RX, OF COURSE 😉)
I know a few here outside the board, so I am already familiar with their history and current protocol. I’ll leave that for them to divulge/discuss if they wish here, though.
I’ll start. Currently on 400mcg ipamorelin/400mcg BPC-157 at bedtime 60-90 minutes after my last meal. The better half is on the same. Combined, they are fantastic for natural GH production, fat loss, muscle gain & retention (the ipamorelin) and recovery (both the ipamorelin and BPC).
I’m also almost done with a a cycle of svetinorm. It’s also a peptide but technically considered a “bioregulator” because it’s targeted to a specific organ. That one in particular is for liver function and repair; it’s recommended to do a 30-day cycle once or twice a year.
Have also dabbled in:
Ipamorelin/sermorelin blend & sermorelin - same intended benefits as ipamorelin listed above; I just find I prefer the ipamorelin alone
selank - intended to help with anxiety, but I didn’t notice much with injectable form; may give the nasal spray a try eventually
I’m not opposed to HRT down the road, but I first want to do everything I can to get my T levels optimized before doing so, primarily by getting down to my desired weight and bf%. The last time I had bloodwork done, my levels weren’t too bad, but they definitely could be better. I still had a lot of weight and fat to lose and still do, though.
Started the year around the 257 mark and am down to just over 233 as of this morning. Ultimate goal is 190-200 at 10-15%bf. Heavy weights on compound movements, lots of walking (averaging 12-14k steps a day), and nutrition are dialed in. Slow and steady wins the race.
EDIT: The better half has been on/off HRT herself, still trying to find her ideal form/dosage. I won’t go into it much more than that for sake of her privacy. I will simply say she loved the effects at first, then there was a bit of a rollercoaster so she’s still trying to figure that out (with professional medical help). I only bring it up to point out that women can greatly benefit from HRT also, against what most of the general public think/believe.
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I got on scale for first time in 2 months. Not good at all. Up 10lbs👎🏻. Gonna stop with the protein/creatine shakes and rationalizing pasta.
That said, I look better and have been increasing max weight lifting pretty much across the board. I have been consistent 6x week, without fail.
Gotta get my foot less painful to crush cardio again. Podiatrist, new brace, new orthodic… whatever. Pain is a mental hurdle, that sometimes you can’t overcome.
That said, I look better and have been increasing max weight lifting pretty much across the board. I have been consistent 6x week, without fail.
- Curling with 90# bar on preacher bench last set x8
- Shoulder raises up as shoulder is healed
- Bench (as previously stated, but not believed) added to 7 total reps
Gotta get my foot less painful to crush cardio again. Podiatrist, new brace, new orthodic… whatever. Pain is a mental hurdle, that sometimes you can’t overcome.
Very true on the women aspect.
I took BPC for my shoulder but it’s so trashed that wasn’t going to do anything. Still want to try stem cells before I ever think of surgery.
I was going to start RAD 500 and some others possibly but cardiologist told me to wait obviously which I totally get.
Once I have clearance I’ll definitely try a few i have in mind out and report back.
I’m still on TRT as they told me to keep my regular dosage but nothing above that and I take HcG to help with estrogen control in combination with the TRT.
Still is weird packing needles in a carry on though.
I took BPC for my shoulder but it’s so trashed that wasn’t going to do anything. Still want to try stem cells before I ever think of surgery.
I was going to start RAD 500 and some others possibly but cardiologist told me to wait obviously which I totally get.
Once I have clearance I’ll definitely try a few i have in mind out and report back.
I’m still on TRT as they told me to keep my regular dosage but nothing above that and I take HcG to help with estrogen control in combination with the TRT.
Still is weird packing needles in a carry on though.
Creatine isn't adding bad weight. That's just a fact. Maybe some water weight early, if that's the case drink more water and hit the sauna.
Who cares about the scale if you look better in the mirror?
I'm up 10 pounds over the last 2 months or so, starting from 172-175 range. That's quite the achievement for me given that I play multiple soccer games a week. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the real hero for that success. All my hip hinges, upper body pulls, and pressing work weight is up. My squatting is currently encumbered by knee pain so it's on hiatus until that dies down. I haven't been able to find a squatting pattern that doesn't inflame it so I figured I'd go all in on everything else.
My lifts feel great. My body feels great, minus the knee on squatting movements, so I figured I'd eschew the six pack for swim suit season this year and stick to becoming a beefy bear this summer.
My lifts feel great. My body feels great, minus the knee on squatting movements, so I figured I'd eschew the six pack for swim suit season this year and stick to becoming a beefy bear this summer.
Down from 192 to 180. 182 today due to water weight today. Kinda been slacking last 3 days, getting back into it today. I've been eating under my calories by like 1000 or 500 some days, just don't feel hungry.
Losing the weight, is honestly easy as hell. I don't get people who cry and bitch about tracking cals. Though, I guess if I was a woman in my 40s, id change my tune lol.
How old are you? lol. I think around my age, right?
Losing weight at 30 was as easy as staying in one night on a weekend and dropping back down a pound and a half. Now, If I even slip up and have a few beers, that sets me back for a month.
