How do you know when to stop? My animes tell me that pushing beyond your limits - drawing on will or spiritual strength - cannot but strengthen the body. However, I recently got myself into a position where I couldn't move and had to suspend my diet for a week. Where's the line between that extra bit of effort and driving yourself into the ground? Where does the suffering that brings strength become that which brings weakness and sets training back?
>>38920606
>getting your training advice from Japanese cartoons
Do you have a two-digit IQ? Or are you just Underage B&? Or both, maybe?
READ THE FUCKING STICKY, NIGGER FAGGOT KID. And STFU.
>>38920606
I've read the sticky and it doesn't have anything on this subject. Take a hike, bucko.
>>38920606
The struggle isn't in pushing your limits, but accepting where your limits are and how to overcome them efficiently.
Also: FORM.
rate my gf's ass /fit/
>>38920535
that's man butt
what are her farts like? loud and smelly?
>>38920535
That's a man, baby
How bad is smoking for lifts and fitness level general (and realistically) speaking?
>>38920439
if you're into cardio it kills it.
i'm trying to stop because it yellows your teeth and kills some facegains.
as far as actual muscle developement it doesn't do much against you.
>>38920439
Smoked for 14 years then started vaping. went from needing 6 minutes to breathe between sets to having to set a timer because my breath was ready before my muscles
It's up to you tbqph familamily. My strongest was when I was still smoking but I had a more consistent schedule three years ago. before hurting my back at work I had noticeably less recovery times between sets and running was and is a viable option
>>38920439
Tell you what, try this experiment:
Find a building on fire.
Go run inside it and start breathing the smoke deeply.
Do you pass out and/or die? Yes? THEN IT MUST BE BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH!
>smokers
Stop being delusional faggots already. You're a drug addict, just admit it and get into some sort of recovery program.
How do I stop masturbating? It doesn't make me a complete sperg like alot of the people in the nofap community say, but I've tried quitting recently and the fact that it was so impossily hard to go even 2-3 days really worries me.
>>38920327
Do it as if you are getting off of a drug and just slowly wain off it like once every two days and then increase the spacing. You shouldnt completely stop, but over doing is bad after a while.
>>38920327
also dont use porn, fapping is okay if you are not addicted to it but porn is overall bad for you
>>38920327
Ignore the advice to quit gradually, you will just relapse that way.
You have to quit cold turkey. Never spend time alone in your bedroom; from now on it is for sleeping and sleeping only. Get a hobby and commitments that will keep you out of the house, and if you want to read, go on the computer or just lie down, do it in your living room where other people can see you. Also, never take your phone to the toilet.
The first two to three weeks are the hardest, after that the anxiety will wear off and it will be way easier to abstain from fapping. If you last for 90 days, your brain will rewire its reward mechanisms and you won't be addicted to porn or masturbation anymore. After that point you will be able to enjoy a fap every once in a while without it becoming a several hours long binge-masturbation session. Just remember to stick to your imagination only.
Guess my bf%
who fucking cares
your bf% will tell you nothing
You bulk when you feel you need to
You cut when you feel you need to
fuck off with these dumb bf% threads
>>38920296
>>38920301
It's an experiment. I know my bf%, I want to figure out how right or wrong people are when determining bf% from pictures
>>38920340
0% bf
100% full of shit
kill yourself
How do I grow my wrists? I need some broscience
>>38920221
Jerk off your gymbros several times a day
>>38920221
Shitloads of curls.
If you do them right your forearms and biceps will grow, and nobody will look at your wrists.
Wear a big watch on one of them and be amazed at how no one gives a shit.
>>38920221
I've struggled with this for a while OP, but this past summer I worked for a landscaping company and ended up laying a lot of stone patios. Since that, I've noticed that my wrists are considerably thicker, or at least much more filled out. I'm certain it was hammering stones into place all day that did it, especially since my right wrist is thicker than my left (right handed).
Unfortunately there's not a lot you can do for hypertrophy there, since it's mostly tendons. You can thicken up those tendons, but it means putting a lot of stress or your wrists, and in many directions if you really want to fill them out. Do some manual labor, take up fencing or rock climbing, really anything that really works the wrists and forearms.
And fucking EAT.
Form check please
https://youtu.be/wjyC2rOEZRU
>>38920158
why do you take so long betwen reps
>>38920212
For some reason with heavy squats I'm never confident I'm going to get the weight back up on the next rep, so I kind of have to psych myself up after every rep
>>38920158
your form looks fine
ensure you're keeping the weight of the bar on your heels at all times. This is not only safer, but if you push through your heels, you unlock the famed "hip drive" of Rippetoe
also, sack up and stop taking such long breaks between reps. You're expending a bunch of energy by just chilling
is this achievable natty?
my eyes are bleeding
>>38920125
>>38920125
she turns in hillary
>shouldve voted trump
>"I've been lifting for 3 weeks and my deadlift went from 150 to 300."
>"I weight 300 lbs btw"
This bullshit.
Who skelly here?
6'1 and 156lbs reporting in. Gained 6lbs in the last 3 months. Not too shabby.
>>38920086
6'1" 145, just started. Trying to take my time and not get hurt.
>>38920526
>6lbs
you know GOMAD is a thing right?
Do you count carbs and fat?
If the macro ratio doesn't matter as long as you get enough protein and total cals wouldn't it be better to just count protein/calories and save time?
>>38919885
Enjoy being fat
>>38919885
Growing muscle, recovering and making gains isn't just about eating protein. You need carbs for muscle growth, fats for hormone synthesis and vitamin absorption amongst many other things. A simple 50:35:15 is a good beginner IIFYM. Put as much work Intk your diet and recovery as your workout. Don't half ass this shit if you're serious
>>38919885
Well I just failed Nofap
consistency is THE most important thing you could possibly have to make gains. I see people always spouting on about nutrition, routines, etc, but the real most important thing is CONSISTENCY.
Who here NEVER misses a workout? I find that whenever I have a groove going and miss, I don't feel like going the next time.
So, what are some tricks to staying consistent? keep in mind that people suffer from some serious anxiety, so we gotta help them bros
>>38919689
Consistent with training but I can't be with nutrition
On the weekends it's just too hard sometimes
>>38919689
Depending on what your fitness goals are, joining a martial arts gym and taking regular scheduled classes could be a good thing to do.
>>38919689
I'm trying to stay consistent but I'm soo fucking sore. I can't do anything but sit and eat when I'm not in the gym. Will I always be this sore?
Is creatine just a meme, /fit/? I'm buying more protein and thinking about getting this too.
>is creatine just a meme
One of the only proven, highly researched supps on the market.
>>38919635
it works, but it makes you bald
choose wisely
>>38919659
Only if you were gonna go bald anyway, apparently
been lifting 4 years can you rate my progress annd let me know what i shoudl work on thanks fit
>>38919505
You should come North and help me work out so we can be gymbros, lel.
>>38919505
C U T
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if you started as a skelly then you did ok. cut now tho
Hi /fit/ I'm sure you'd know more about this... is there any evidence for permanently affecting your metabolism/hormones?
Because I know you guys always say "anyone can become fit!" But surely it's easier for some than others?
I mean... when I was 10-16 I was VERY fat and I slept very little. Now I'm 20 and look pretty bad(I'm working on it though), but is it possible that being a fatass with lack of sleep during my DEVELOPMENTAL stage caused me to have hormonal imbalances, worse fatstores etc?
I mean I couldn't possibly have been functioning with enough testosterone during puberty. Compared to someone healthy, who played sports during that age they're better off than me, right?
I'm almost starting to wonder if I never fully experienced puberty or my genetic potential. Considering running some test just to see where it goes.
Any truth to this or am I thinking of bs?
>>38919345
post pics so I can figure out.
>>38919345
You're looking for something to blame either than yourself or are trying to find a reason to give up
Fuck off and go lift. Fuck thinking about the shit you can't change and fix what can.
Tl; dr quit being a faggot and lift
>>38919386
Dude I'm not giving up on anything. I'm lifting, and I don't plan on quitting.
Im just curious how much is affected to what extent. And if there's further reading on the subject
What'd you think of this documentary?
some guy wants to eat shit food 24/7 and his health goes to shit
>absolutely shocking
>corporate Americas fault
>mcdonaldsdidthis
>totally a normal thing to do
>>38919322
Rippetoe eats McDonalds.
He threw up after eating a quarter pounder. Who the fuck does that? He must have forced himself to for the camera.