I weigh 275 and can do 3 pull ups for one set then 2 for a 2nd set and 1 more for a third set
do I have a strong back /fit/ ? my back feels like its lacking compared to my legs, chest and shoulders and its hard to squeeze out another rep when you weigh so much
pic is just an old progress pic
>>42726582
nothing matters because your fat
>>42726582
You're a fatass, even if you have decent muscles nobody can see them
>>42726589
First post really is the best post most of the time huh
I figured we'd make a general to ask injury/health related questions, and perhaps any medfags lurking can answer them for us.
So I twisted my ankle pretty badly two days ago, and now I'm able to successfully limp on it so I'm thinking of hitting the gym again tomorrow since I can walk for the most part. How long should I wait on hitting legs? Also does anyone know how to cope with tendonitis in the elbow?
Pic semi-related I guess.
Have had plantar fasciitis for a week or so now on my left heel. I think I got it from overdoing my cardio. When the fuck can I start walkin/running without pain again?
>>42726547
anyone have any experience with long head bicep tendon tear? i did it while benching and i cant train chest/shoulders now, how long for recovery? physio said 6 weeks
>>42726874
go to a foot doctor and get insoles. they help with certain foot imbalances and can help with plantar fascitis
>>42726547
can you squat your body weight without hurting yet? can you deadlift your body weight with no pain yet? if no, don't hit legs until you can. training thru injury leads to further injury. I had knee tendinitis in my sophomore year of HS through wrestling season. I worked through it, but it got worse, so bad to the point where I couldnt do an air squat by the end of the season. I took 2 weeks of just sleeping it off, and it healed. rest time for injuries helps you recover faster
How well does it work?
>>42726419
permanently
You'll take the deepest dirt nap you've ever taken.
it'll knock the fuck out (tm)
It's not half bad
>>42726262
link?
>>42726287
I believe it's all sold out man. Started around a week ago
>>42726332
then whey didnt you post link then
you mother fucker, that shit is expensive @ 2 scoops a day
im sry i called you that, pls send me whey bby
why does /fit/ hate cardio?
>>42726105
It takes away from the bulk. Never don't bulk.
What's the point of working on stamina and endurance if girls don't want to fuck you.
>>42726139
why do you believe all people on this board dont get girls?
many guys here are normal with normal lives that just like to lurk this board
>tfw there are naturally skinny people who don't have to count their calories and can eat whatever the fuck they want without issue
REEEEEEEEEE how the fuck do people like this exist? Both of my parents were fat as shit so I was born into fat fuckery having man titties at the age of 7.
>>42725976
i am one of those people and i can tell you that it kind of sucks. i have to bulk on 3700 calories and i hate eating all day. a friend of mine gains weight like crazy on 2500
>>42725976
Welcome to life. Don't be a little bitch, work on it and get better. You will have to work hard, and then you can feel fucking accomplished for it mate.
If you're struggling to lose weight, consider getting outside more. Usually people who are "easily" thin get outside more and don't eat much.
>>42726035
This guy gets it. Life sucks, get a cup.
IN high school and college, ive noticed the dudes with the most aeshtetic facial structure were more likely to be athletic on average while ugly dudes with weak chines and big noses were unathletic skinnyfat/superfat people.
probably bad genetics, also those with ugly faces have less motivation to lift, since all that time and money will only result in them becoming an ugly ripped guy, whilst goodlooking guys become ripped goodlooking guys.
They get to fuck all the cheerleaders so it strokes their normie dicks.
athletic guys look better partly because they are athletic and the rest is confirmation bias
fucking brainlet board i swear
what are the best exercises for functional strength? Googling gives me meme answers like ((mens fitness)) and stuff
>>42725721
do crossfit buddy
>>42725743
get fucked buddy
Deadlift, climb a rope, pull ups, tire swings
>You're not fit unless you can run a 10k in under 1 hour
are you fit, /fit/?
>>42725679
I've never ran more than 3 miles continuously in my entire life
>>42725679
That's like 5 miles in burger units. Christ, I could walk that in an hour.
>>42725679
Terrible form in that pic. And my fat 50 year old dad ran a 10k in 53 min with no training. anything over 40 min is not fit.
yo I just did my first workout and I feel so sore but I'm SO FUCKING HAPPY I decided to go and actually do it. I want to go again already. I think I'll make it boys
Over 600 days to go until you are a sick cunt Don't skip a day
>>42725430
Well done anon, you got this!
>>42725430
Awesome! Way to go!
Pace yourself though. Don't burn yourself out in the first week
How come professional boxers do hundreds of push ups?
They have no chest.
Boxing is 60% endurance and 40% technique
>>42725385
serratus anterior
>>42725385
Over 20 reps and no lower rep work does nothing for hypertrophy. I'm not sure why they do, maybe to keep the delts and abs strong to stand tall and keep their guard up.
Itt post your before and after pics on SS and what you look like now
Let's determine once and for all if SS works or is just a meme
>>42725295
Ss isn't for aesthetics, it's for strength, but still I did put on a little size on my back and shoulders doing it. Here is my brospilt back and shoulders...
>>42725607
And here is my back and shoulders after six months of ss
>>42725295
SS is a strength program first and foremost you stupid fuck
fucking people who dont even read the theory behind programs
>You've lost 50lbs
>You start taking new pictures and looking in the mirror after months have gone by
>You see how much you have changed and you look like a different person
>At first you smile and feel happy but as the days go by, you start to realize you are changing.
>Another 50lbs, and what will happen? Holy shit, you will be different
>Your face and body will change
>Over time your mind will change
>S-should you keep going to see what you can become?
How do you deal with this part of life?
>>42725160
Keep going
>>42725160
post pics
>>42725271
You understand if I keep going I might make it though right
If the key is simply to keep going than holy shit, another 40-50lbs. Who might I look like and how will I live my life?
The idea that I might one day be under 200lbs, is terrifying since your whole life you spent it at above 300. W-what if you actually end up successful after you lose weight and start dating?
My gym only has a 2.5 pound plate, nothing lower. Do I really have to buy these microplates for $50 to do Starting Strength?
I can't increment by bench press by 5lbs every session, it's just not going to happen.
What do you guys on the program usually do?
>>42725138
don't buy that shit. put on 5lbs after you can do more than 8 reps
>>42725138
When I started to slow down I'd make sure I could do my previous best for two workouts in a row, then switch one then two then three of the next workout's sets to the new weight. Worked for my bench and dead for a good while.
If you have to do it exactly by the rules, estimate how much a clip weighs and just put several on the bar. Looks stupid but weight is weight.
>>42725138
No. Get some 1.25s. Nothing more. Even that is probably unnecessary.
Anyone here done the PHUL routine? I'm switching programs this Monday and was wondering if I should change the working weights when going to a new program. Should I go down in weight because of the increased rep ranges? Current stats:
OHP-115 x 5
Bench-145 x 5
Sqwat-405 x 5
Dead- 380 x 5
You did starting strength huh?
Candito's PHUL is a good program. I started it after running /fit/'s greyskull for 6 months.
>>42724903
How could you tell? Squatting every fucking day will do that to you.