Gym Rats / Workout Junkies

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Vulturemullet — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:54:48 -0700

I have a vague idea of the navy blue stuff haha. And I would have a hard time doing any of these myself. I'm around 145lbs and not currently the body builder type lol. Did some pushups and planks last night, 60 pushups rest, 6minute plank rest, 1min plank 30 pushups 1 min plank 30 pushups all together. I like planks just to see how long I can hold it, and pushups just to see how many I can do at once.

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BloodType89 — Sun, 05 May 2013 09:08:40 -0700

Yellow: Squat + Bench + Deadlift = 1,000 or more lbs

Navy Blue: Snatch + Clean and Press + Clean and Jerk = 400 or more lbs

Red: 100 or more miles run in a single calendar week

Black: Completed a marathon run (26.2 miles)

I wouldn't say that any of these accomplishments are mind blowingly extraordinary by themselves but the fact that Pops was able to be so well rounded that he achieved all of this within about a year.. ::o
Hell, I have a hard time even having anything left for the Olympic lifts after training the Powerlifts.. forget about running. Im about to give myself about a month break from the Powerlifts just so I can add a little bit of running into Olympic lift training. I shouldn't have a problem earning the right to try that Navy blue shirt on but I doubt I ever have or will come close to the other two.
Then again, I'm going at this about 10 years later in life than Pops did with less than optimal hormonal levels. ;)

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Vulturemullet — Sat, 04 May 2013 21:23:47 -0700

Yeah I have started trying to eat as much as possible, and if I start gaining unwanted weight I can cut back. Digging the T-shirts, I would have my work cut out making it for the requirements on those shirts. Whats the story behind the 400lb lifting club and 100 mile running club?

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BloodType89 — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:23:12 -0700

^You must eat a chit ton to maintain your weight with that training.

I'm up quite a few lbs myself.. Based on my projections, 42 lbs in 2 years (measured in late May). I'm down from 197 at the beginning of March to my current weight of 188.. I've got 2 weeks to lose 1 more lb to wrap up this cut.. Then it's back to maintainance/really slow bulking after I hit da beach! :D

Got some pretty awesome history yesterday..

My father dug these out and decided to pass them down to me for my birthday. These shirts were made for him at the time of the accomplishment in 1972 while he was stationed at Lockbourne Air Force Base in Ohio (renamaed Rickenbacker Air Force Base in 1974). His timing was pretty darned cool, as I just achieved my first multi-training day 1,000 lb Powerlifting total 12 days ago.

These 41 year old shirts are shrunken and brittle but you know I had to wear this one, even if only for a few minutes. Thanks Pops.

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Vulturemullet — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:30:28 -0700

Haha nice! I will have to go to the mountains to get that full body workout you speak of. In all seriousness I have put on 10+lbs since last year, did some gym work in the winter months and I have somehow kept the weight. Once again I have neglected the upper body in the process :/

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BloodType89 — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:16:08 -0700

Vulturemullet posted:
^
Your weight lifting is to my cardio ;) Congrats on the 1K club btw. Set a new personal mileage best a couple weeks ago at over 270 miles for the week, not that I'm shooting for high mileage just got talked into it lol.

Thanks!

Hey what do you do for exercise?
I ride bikes.
Yeah, but what do you do for strength training?
I ride bikes up hills.

Like that^ :D

270 miles? ::o I did not DRIVE 270 miles this week.

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Vulturemullet — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:55:57 -0700

^
Your weight lifting is to my cardio ;) Congrats on the 1K club btw. Set a new personal mileage best a couple weeks ago at over 270 miles for the week, not that I'm shooting for high mileage just got talked into it lol.

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BloodType89 — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:02:23 -0700

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BloodType89 — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:21:28 -0700

BOOM!

Huge milestone goal achieved today.. as in what many would "rest their lifting career hats on" goal.

I joined the 1K Club today.

300 lb Squat + 240 lb Bench Press + 460 lb Deadlift = 1,000 lb Powerlifting Total. B)

1,100 here I come.

that is all

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BloodType89 — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:01:10 -0700

^ Sure! :)

In depth Conventional Deadlift tutorial:
[forum.bodybuilding.com]

A simplified explanation of the starting position:
[www.youtube.com]
Technical elaboration by the same coach:
[www.youtube.com]
[www.youtube.com]

and when you need motivation for pulling, watch this one:
[www.youtube.com] :D

I strongly reccomend you get some videos of your self deadlifting. I find videos EXTREMELY valuable. It allows you to see what you are doing without getting yourself out of position by looking in a mirror (never use mirrors.. ever). You are able to get angles that you can't see in a mirror either. It also gives you something to analayze later on and even to compare from one workout to the next. If you'd like, I'd be glad to look over your vids, as well. Feel free to post them here or send them to me a pm if you'd prefer.

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pukkelpop — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:35:35 -0700

BloodType89 posted:
Coles, I don't know where you found such a thing but I can honestly say that your trainer sounds excellent. He's taking care of you just right, imo. I'll leave it at that.
One last thing to remember is that good looking abs have more to do with bodyfat levels than anything.

Been in one hell of a funk lately but that never gets in the way of weights.. Hell, they are what lets me get that bullshit out of my head.
Deadlifts today; the perfect stress reliever. Pulled with hardy levels of malice.

Did some subpar rep work with Conventional deadlifts which only fueled the fire. After I got my prescribed reps out of the way I hit a strapped and belted Sumo Deadlift single @ 475.. 40 lb PR.. while dieting..
Angst can be one hell of a powerful tool...

could you advise a good article or youtube film about the RIGHT deadlift exercise? i see different kinds of "the right". (and my back is crying by now)

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coles22 — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:35:36 -0700

Your exactly right it does have a lot to do with body fat, diet and nutrition are so important. I have changed my diet so much in the last 6 months for the better :)

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BloodType89 — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:56:21 -0700

Coles, I don't know where you found such a thing but I can honestly say that your trainer sounds excellent. He's taking care of you just right, imo. I'll leave it at that.
One last thing to remember is that good looking abs have more to do with bodyfat levels than anything.

Been in one hell of a funk lately but that never gets in the way of weights.. Hell, they are what lets me get that bullshit out of my head.
Deadlifts today; the perfect stress reliever. Pulled with hardy levels of malice.

Did some subpar rep work with Conventional deadlifts which only fueled the fire. After I got my prescribed reps out of the way I hit a strapped and belted Sumo Deadlift single @ 475.. 40 lb PR.. while dieting..
Angst can be one hell of a powerful tool...

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coles22 — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:05:14 -0700

Hey Blood, well I have an injured lower back I literally don't have a disc at L4 and L5. So this makes abbs really hard for me to target, my day job involves lots of sitting. My trainer had me practice my brace hold or plank hold most of last year until I could hold it for 2+ mins whilst keeping my hips tucked in tight. This probably makes no sense but his reason was to build up some tummy strength and keep my back safe. Now he does other things with me like having me hang from the rings and lift my knees up to my chest. He has to help me though I am still not yet strong enough to get the full range on my own. The rings help with stretching out my back too. He has a few other movements that he hopes will strengthen my upper abbs, which are very weak, oblique and pelvic floor honestly some of the things he gets me to do look so simple but they are incredibly hard to get right.
I can't do a crunch or a full sit up and if I did I'd be using my hip flexors instead of my stomach. My core is much stronger than when I first started working with him, I just want to improve the look of my stomach I guess as well as getting it super strong to protect my back, it's never been the same since I had kids.
If you have any advice I am always happy to take it on.

Oh I did do CX works (a Les Mills class) but found I was mostly using my hip flexors to get most of the moves. Yoga is good for all over core strength and the stretching is good too.
And those are some impressive numbers, you should be proud :)
I have done nothing but drink and eat this weekend, need to pull a big session in the gym tomorrow, and follow it up with a dance class or hot yoga session.

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adamthemusicfan — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:34:01 -0800

I am really considering to get a membership at my local gym. I seriously have to build some muscles but not too bothered to get a six pack, as long as I will be able to defend myself in case of danger...

Hopefully my body will change with positive results a few months after doing some work outs.

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BloodType89 — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:40:01 -0800

Thanks Hank and Coles!

Coles, if you don't mind me asking.. what is your approach for attaing abs? I have some opinions on the topic but don't want to just offer unsolicited advice and come off as an ass hat.

_________________________

So...
Today I just wrapped up the strength cycle from hell. All of my focus for the last few months has been on perfecting my lifts and adding lbs to them.. getting strong. In order to do this, I had to add lbs to myself as well. With physique season around the bend, it's time to get on damage control and clean up a little bit of fat. Even though I'm used to multiple PR's per week (or even per workout), cutting often stalls progress so many of the following will stand for awhile.

Since I've never even written these down all at the same time, here are some of my best/proudest lifts/exercises to date (in lbs):

Standing Overhead Press (strict)- 165
Push Press- 195 (101% of bodyweight)

100% raw Conventional Deadlift (double overhand grip)- 405
belted Conventional Deadlift (double overhand grip)- 425
belted Sumo Deadlift (double overhand grip)- 435

Bench Press with 1.5 second pause on chest- 225
Bench Press touch and go (not bounced)- 240
Max Bench reps with 135- 23
Max Bench reps with 225- 2

High-Bar A2G Back Squat- 300
Front Squat with 1.5 second pause in the hole- 275

Clean- 230
Power Clean- 210
Clean and Jerk- 185 (not accurate.. outdated.. need to restest)
Power Snatch- 115 (not accurate.. outdated.. need to retest)

Max bodyweight/190 Pull-Up reps (strict)- 11
Barbell Hack Squat (from a 2 inch defecit)- 3 sets of 10 reps with 205
Weighted Plank- +100 lbs for a minute and a half
Unilateral Dumbell Row- 100 lbs for 21 reps (per side)

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BloodType89 — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:29:45 -0800

derp

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coles22 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:13:22 -0800

Nice Blood!
Ok goal this year abs, smashed an ab session yesterday, but today just using the hole punch in the office ouched, felt great to know they worked hard. It is so tricky with abs to know if you are targeting the right area until the next day or so.

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HanktheCowDog — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:55:22 -0800

BloodType89 posted:
Got my belt in the mail today.. custom made to my measurements and custom stitched in red on black suede.

Also shown: Nike Romaleos 2 Olympic Weightlifting shoes (with cutom red "swoosh" ), Buddy Capps Texas Power Bar and, Ivanko OMEZH "Revolvers".

gear whore status: full blown B)

That shit is cool as hell! Keep us posted on your progress. Personally, I feel custom is the ONLY way to go with most things, when does "0ne size fit all"? Rarely, if ever.

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BloodType89 — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:01:02 -0800

Got my belt in the mail today.. custom made to my measurements and custom stitched in red on black suede.

Also shown: Nike Romaleos 2 Olympic Weightlifting shoes (with cutom red "swoosh" ), Buddy Capps Texas Power Bar and, Ivanko OMEZH "Revolvers".

gear whore status: full blown B)

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BloodType89 — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:53:57 -0800

Hit a new PR of 210lbs/95kilos on the barbell Clean today, which is cool and all but I'm still a bit bafled by it being this low..

Would like to see a 300+ Clean before 2014.

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ScarletSiren — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 04:15:51 -0800

I need to get myself together! SLACKING!!!!

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LobotomyBaby — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:21:11 -0800

Got my first real ego boost this christmas vacation.

so many people (mostly female) came up to me and was telling me how muscular i'm looking.
my ex pushed me in a sorta playful way and i guess must've noticed a difference (maybe it's because my body didn't respond to the force of her push. idk.)and immediately was like "oh my god. you must be working out" and preceded to start feeling me up. mostly on my arms and chest.

i can't wait to start hitting it again after the holidays.

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DesertButterfly — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:19:04 -0800

today was officially day 1...i worked muscles i forgot about...this is goin to be good...did the beginners level of course but wont take me long to work my way up which is good...i am totally motivated this time around...looking forward to a fully toned body...

if any female wants a low impact workout (with high results) that uses your own body weight as resistance..i highly recommend Fluidity...

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coles22 — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:12:43 -0800

BloodType89 posted:
That's awesome coles! Congrats on the hard work. :)
My endurance has admitedly dropped quite a bit. Maximal strength has been my main pursuit. Cardio.. What's that? lol

Farmer's Walks are awesome! That's one of my favorite exercises but I haven't been able to do them since it's too cold to get out in the driveway (garage gym'er here). Seriously underrated exercise.
Using DB's will definitely increase your hold grip (finger strength). If you find that you have a weakness in your pinch grip (thumb strength.. I know I do) try occasionally rotating in some Farmer's Walks where you pinch grip a flat plate.. You can get alot of work with a surprisingly small load on the pinch grips.

Next year.. You bring up a good point. I haven't figured out quite what I want out if it either.

Cool thanks for the advice I will definitely be mixing in the pinch grip flat plate :)

I love a good garage set up, I am slowly building one for my sons, my oldest and I do boot camp together. It is awesome how much confidence he has now and the ability to set himself up work outouts with what little equipment we have.

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BloodType89 — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 15:28:57 -0800

^Dem deltz (and trapz). (tu) (tu)
Nothing finishes off a good physique as strongly as cannonball delts.
I miss my delts. No room for shoulder isolations in my current routine. :(

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LobotomyBaby — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:48:56 -0800

I quit working out for like 5 months. But, i've been back at it for a couple months now.
Mainly bulking up.

And Tom Hardy is still my inspiration.

I have to get HARDy before every workout.

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BloodType89 — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:18:11 -0800

That's awesome coles! Congrats on the hard work. :)
My endurance has admitedly dropped quite a bit. Maximal strength has been my main pursuit. Cardio.. What's that? lol

Farmer's Walks are awesome! That's one of my favorite exercises but I haven't been able to do them since it's too cold to get out in the driveway (garage gym'er here). Seriously underrated exercise.
Using DB's will definitely increase your hold grip (finger strength). If you find that you have a weakness in your pinch grip (thumb strength.. I know I do) try occasionally rotating in some Farmer's Walks where you pinch grip a flat plate.. You can get alot of work with a surprisingly small load on the pinch grips.

Next year.. You bring up a good point. I haven't figured out quite what I want out if it either.

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coles22 — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:02:23 -0800

Good job Blood, I have been on a 12 week cardio challenge with my goal being to be able to run faster for longer, and to build endurance and staminar. I met all all my fitness goals and trimmed up a fair bit, kinda like shrink wrapping my skin around my muscles. Really intense cardio sessions and hot yoga, were how I managed it.

My trainer got me back to power movements this week, and I always think you Blood when I dead lift and your grip strength, I was lifting 100lb and had to go with an over under grip, my trainer said don't feel so bad these bars are made to suit much bigger hands than yours. He gets me to do a farmer walk holding a 44lb dumbbell in each hand and walking until I am about to drop them to help build up my grip.

Haven't set goals for next year yet. (Flexibility) probably will factor in.

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BloodType89 — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:11:27 -0800

What level you are on is completely subjective. Everyone's fitness goals vary and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.. If you feel good about your level and the quest to get to the next one then that's a damn good level to be on. :)