QTDDTOT

Some people lift better fasted. Couldn't tell you why and I'm not going to speculate on it because I don't have my degree in broscience yet.

>>40635067
>Some people lift better fasted.
that doesn't make any sense to me.

Long story short I'm training to join the military. I run a 5k and do a body weight routine consisting of press ups, pull-ups, sit ups and chin ups 3 days 1 off.

I felt that my delts were lacking so I've added a 3x3 set of the klokov press to hit side delts. However, after I'd finished my lats were in enormous amount of pain. Is this just because I'm not used to the movement, form, or have I overworked lats?

>>40635090
Not other anon, but mt friend always lifts on an empty stomach filled with 2 scoops. Lifts like a mad man while i MUST have food in me or else i just cannot function while i lift.

I can't overhead press the bar for even one rep yet. What do you recommend to do to help myself to be able to do that?

Would it be suitable to create a thread with my location, or university, and try to meet someone to help me lift/general advice? Or would that be considered spam?
I saw the person who made the UT thread, but didn't want to flood the board with shit.

>>40635479
i can guarantee no one wants to lift with you breh, you sound beta as fuck.

>c-c-c-can i m-make a thread?
kys

>>40635479
Which UT?

Texas or Tennessee?

>>40635415
Get your upperbody stronger.

>>40635487
Just trying not to shitpost. Figured it'd be good to weigh my options first.
Thanks for that though. Real informative.

>>40635494
Texas. But that's not me. I was using it as a point of reference. I'm at UNCG.

>>40634612
Are tortillas /fit/ approved? Wheat or corn?

My right arm is hugely stronger than my left arm.

I can do 12x30lb bicep curl on my right arm
But my left arm gets struggles to get 8.

Not only that but I do fairly labor intensive work such as shoveling and my right arm is my lifting arm at the head of the shovel so i guess it naturally got this way.

How do I fix or do I just accept this.

>>40635415
dumbbell press with baby weight, or even a shoulder press machine.

What's better during a cut, rice or oats?

>>40636540
oats obviously

What to put flaxseeds in? Looking to add that sweet fiber to my diet

Friend recommended Bulbine to me since he said he's made some seriously good progress on it.
Can't find any reliable sources on the internet with regards to effectiveness, safety, cycles, side effects.

Has anyone had any experience with it?

>>40635415
God damn you're weak nigga. But only thing you can do is use less weight. If it's too heavy, you're not strong enough yet. Not hard to understand

>>40636482
Accept it. It's normal considering that most people are dominant on one side, typically the right side. You can accommodate it however by simply working out the weaker side more. It'll never be even because you will always use your dominant side more in most activities but you can reduce the offset

Is 155 at 6'0" skelly mode? I'm at roughly 15% BF

>>40636565
Oats

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Is it bad to work on abs more than once a day?

I found scooby's ab workout vids and he has a 3 minute a day workout that you can do every day or every other day. Can I do the 3 minute workout say 2 times a day for faster results or would this just overwork the muscles?

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I am recovering from a few pretty bad injuries that put me out for a year. Here are my stats:

6'3"
210lbs
S: 255x5
B: 175x5
D: 315x5

I went to SL and am still making gains, but currently cutting. Should I just ride out SL until I hit 190?

What do I do after SL? Madcow or Texas method?

5/3/1 after one of those?

Main goal is strength, but hypertrophy is bretty gud too.

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>>40636772
I should have mentioned my goal is 190lbs and then I plan to bulk pretty hard again.

>>40636741
Yes. I'm 6'0 150 12% and I feel skelly.

At 6' anything under 160-165 is skelly

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currently cutting,
will it become much harder to finish my reps because of the calorie deficet?

What brand of whey would you guys recommend for a lifting noob? I'm pretty broke, so the cheaper the better

>>40634612
I've been running 531 for 7 months or so now, and I've been making really good progress on my lower body lifts, not as good on upper. im ok with that, but I think this summer I might want to try another program out for fun, to break some of the monotony
with that in mind, what would be a good program if I'm looking to get into strongman but dont have access to really any of the implements? Still 531? or another program? I'm really looking to increase my pressing strength as well as overall strength, which kinda rules out something like sheiko etc.

What resistance training should a fatty do? I'm just gonna keep asking this until the end of team because nobody answers questions on here.

Is it bad to do bench and then the very next day doing clean & press? It doesn't seem like my front delts or triceps do much work on the C&P

>>40636762
Yes, but do them both at the same time. Like don't do one at breakfast and one at dinner, do them back to back

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>>40636987

just do a beginner LP from the sticky like anyone else
only difference is you can do it while cutting since you have spare calories

>>40637155
thanks a bunch anon

What's the best thing to get rid of morning wood? Sometimes it lasts longer than 15 minutes.

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Is there anything I can do to stop capillaries in my face from bursting when I squat heavy and brace?

>>40637155
>>40636987
That Greyskull is fantastic too. I'd personally add power cleans and dumbbell bench, but that's just personal preference.

>>40636482
Fap left handed

>>40637165
Wrist curl x F

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Should I get a belt?

I've been at the gym for a month and one week now, my squat is at 225 lbs and 275, but I always feel like I get close to getting a hernia. Just had some pain in my groin once I got home today. Even though the pain went away within 15 minutes of me just resting at home, I've been worried about hurting myself.

If it matters, I'm 215 pounds and 6'4".

What should every weightlifter be doing to prevent injury?

>>40637178

I feel like in general the beginner LPs have the unspoken addendum of "also do one or two more 3x8-12 sets of whatever mirror muscles you want if you have energy"

even Rippetoe is like "yeah do some curls if you want big arms, I don't give a fuck"

>>40637364
wear a belt
leave ego at the door

Moving from my homegym to a regular gym.

Advice on where to get workout clothes that aren't an assraping on my wallet?

I was thinking just picking up some basic teeshirts that breath easy and some shorts or something from walmart.

>>40636894
rice with beans/lentils/chickpeas is the most cost efficient way to get more protein in your diet on a budget, but if you REALLY want whey you can't go wrong with MyProtein

>>40637486

yeah mix of stuff from like target/walmart and random shit that was on clearance at tj max / ross

>>40637519
Yeah was thinking about just grabbing shit from ross, goodwill, or tj max.

Did some looking up and it appears little to no one gives a shit what dudes wear to a gym, but fuck if there isn't a shit load of womens clothes

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What clothes can I wear to the gym to show off that I'm low bf

I just wear the same clothes I wore when I was a fucking skelly and you can see I'm a little bigger in them but they aren't very revealing.

>>40637547
a singlet

>>40634612
You can't tell depth well from the mirror in front of you. It gives you a deceptive angle. Record yourself from the side for the truth.

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>>40637557
Lmao this one actually made me laugh aloud
Thanks anon

>>40637533

I've literally lifted in board shorts, rash guard, and chukkas because they were what I had in my car. Maybe some weird looks but not a big deal. It's this Venn diagram where the only people who notice are too autistic to talk to you about it.

Goodwill is a good idea.

>>40635415
Grab one of the 15 lb EZ bars and start with that. Add weight over time until you can do the regular 45 lb bar.

>>40636482
Starting shoveling with the left for a bit.

>>40636540
Oat bran. Tastes just like steel cut oats, but has fewer calories, more protein, and more fiber per 40 gram serving.

>>40636741
Yes, that is pretty skelly. You need to be at least 180 to look pretty fit.

>>40636772
You should do your program until it stops working. Not an arbitrary body weight or pounds you can lift.

>>40636987
Literally any beginner strength training program is fine.

>>40637113
Depends on your overall program. There's nothing "bad" about what you've said though.

>>40637169
Not really, apart from not lifting so heavy or having a weaker valsalva.

>>40637342
A belt will not prevent a hernia. A belt is used to brace your abs against, so that you can squeeze harder, increase your intraabdominal pressure more, and stabilize your spine. If anything, a belt INCREASES your chances of getting an inguinal hernia, due to the fact your intraabdominal pressures can go higher. If you think you have a hernia, see a doctor. You can fucking die from bowel incarceration.

>>40637592
Yeah not too worried about appearances but would rather not look like a total sore thumb. If I look normal enough that is fine.

>>40637342
Do you do 1 RMs? If not you should rather try to strenghten your core, fix your form and consider dropping the weight if you feel like you're about to sbap your shit up instead of getting a belt to keep your midsection stable. After 1.5 months in the gym I personally see no need for a belt unless you have a medical condition.
>>40637364
Don't egolift.

>>40634612
Is it okay to bench press right on my (home gym) power rack's safety bars instead of racking it overhead? It strains my shoulders to bend my arms backwards and carefully rack it, especially after heavy reps

>>40637727
You shouldn't have to swing the bar back more than a couple inches to rack it. If you're having to move more than that, you need to slide further down the bench.

>>40634612
I fucking want that box

Someone tell me where to order them

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When do I switch from a beginners strength routine to a different one? When I have reached 1/2/3/4?

Starting to look like doorbrah (thick core)

Any tips for dat sugar glider mode wide lats?

>>40637422
>even Rippetoe is like "yeah do some curls if you want big arms, I don't give a fuck"
>but wait until everyone's gone bro

if i boil vegies or chicken shoul i drink that water that i was boild into for protons and vitamins?

>>40637739
It's a wooden bento box, you can find a ton on Amazon.

>>40635415
Pls be a grill

>>40639836
Chinese boxing

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>>40634612
> I stripped off 40lbs

I'm looking at buying a barbell set and a rack off of gumtree. What kind of properties should I be looking for?

>>40640036
lol, off the bar brother.

I can't keep my balance during chest dips, how the fuck do I stop swinging?

>>40640093
go slow
tighten core

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>>40639836
Pull-ups. If you can do them yet - do cable rows, face pulls and barbell rows to build a strength base for doing unassisted pull-ups.

Once you can do pull-ups, your lats will explode unlike anything you've ever seen. Progress that would have taken a year to get with lat pulldowns and lat isolation will take months will actual pull-ups.

>>40637768
when you stop progressing, duh

>>40637768
Short answer: when the beginner routine doesn't work anymore.

Long Answer: if you mean to reach 4/3/2/1 as 1RM for the big 4 keep going; if you get to 4/3/2/1 as 5RM, switch to an intermediate to get those up to submaximal working weights. However this is all contingent on your relative weight. If you're a 200lbs'er getting to 4/3/2/1 shouldn't be as hard as if you were a 140lbs'er.
Also take note that progress for all four lifts will not be parallel- you may have a 3 plate squat well before you have a 2 plate bench- again this hinges on your relative size, and genetic predisposition to strength balances.
You may find that progress will stall out for you bench and press well before that of you squat and deadlift- keeping yourself on a linear routine just to get two, or one (since OHP is notoriously finicky even withing elite circles of strength training/powerlifting) lift up at the sacrifice of switching to a more beneficial program for the lifts in which you are more gifted may be doing yourself a disservice, especially if competition is something you might have in mind for the future.

>>40637768
Hey, me again
>>40640166 (cont.)
If you need help, or a refresher on how progress in a linear beginner program works (and because I'm on already on a roll)
here it is:
(assuming it's a 3x5 like SS) If while linearly progressing you stall out on the first set, do not re-attempt the next week- drop down 20% and reset progression, if you stall out on the second set drop down 15% and reset progression, if you stall out on the final set, preferably missing no more than two reps, reattempt the weight the next time you have the exercise, and if you make it continue linearly progressing. However, if you cannot hit the weight a second time, drop down 10% and reset progress.
Once you've dropped down 20% and reset progress 3 times for a lift, go from daily linear progression, to weekly linear progression- only add 5 lbs. to the lift on a weekly basis, while still using the stall out protocol from before hand. Once you've stalled out weekly progress, switch to bi-weekly progress, while using the same stalling protocol.
In general I'm of the opinion that once you've gotten to bi-weekly progress for all four lifts, and have had to reset at least 3 times on each lift while progressing bi-weekly- that's when you're done with the beginner program, and can switch to an advanced beginner/true intermediate program, which in general is actually a weekly 3-4 times a week 5x5 program like SL, Texas Method, Madcow, etc. etc.

Hope my incessant ramblings can be helpful to you, or any other lurker.

>>40635415
start with a 10 lbs bar if they have it, or use light dumbbells.
Also eat well, and get proper sleep!

Will squats quit hurting my neck and shoulders once I get used to them? The bar is killing my skelly body the next day.

>>40637547
White compression shirt that's half a size too small, and always stand in the parts of the gym with the best half-natty lighting.

Any good jump rope recommendations?

I have a p90x weighted rope and a speed rope I bought from target and I'm tired of whipping the shit out of my arm and back every time I mess up.

>>40640331
don't mess up

>>40640331
then don't mess up

>>40640337
>>40640339
shid

Is the reddit beginner PPL a decent routine? Some of the accessories throw me off a bit, but it looks better put together than my current hacked up SS+accessories lineup

>>40640429
obviously you're not skilled enough to do it correctly at the speed you're doing now so try slowing down and not messing up

What was the formula for recommended protein intake? 1 lb per gram of bodyweight or something?

>>40640574
lean body mass
calculate your body fat percentage and then subtract the lbs of fat from your total weight do that many grams of protein

After working out for months I went to the doctor and was told I have something called als and miserable malaligment syndrome. I'm gonna be dead by next winter. What's something nice to do besides fitness? I don't want to die without doing something fun.

Should I count steps (and gym sessions) with MyFitnessPal while trying to maintain weight? Just finished up a cut and am not sure what exercise I should be counting. Was easier when I was just trying to lose weight.

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Take this OC

Is bulking a meme?

I have been lifting a couple years and every time i bulk my strength does not increase by any significant margin but my body weight does go up.

After bulking i end up fat and need to cut, which ends up with losing like 20% of my strength.


I have started eating at maintenance for the last 3-4 months and my strength is as good as it was at the peak of my 8 month bulk but i am 10kg lighter and the progress is not slowing.

How much do 1g of fish oil with 600mg omega 3 / day help with lifting?

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>>40640166
>>40640208
This has been incredibly helpful, especially about deloads. Thank you very much.

Can I add extra exercises to Stronglifts?

If I want hypertrophy what kind of stuff would I add?

I'm a beginner btw, two weeks into Stronglifts.

>>40641221
natty?

>>40641234

Yup.

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I get sick so damn often, especially flu. How can I boost my immune system? Multivitamins ain't doing shit for me.

>>40641300
try apple cider and vinegar

My DL is at around 125kg x 5, what weight should I warm up with?

Currently doing 80x10, 90x5, 110x3 as warmup, but I have no clue if that's too much or too little

>>40641300
Make yourself sick.
Your immune system needs to work out. Go eat a handful of dirt or lick a public handrail.

Stop letting your immune system be a lazy piece of shit.

My teeth are a bit yellower than I'd like, even though I brush and floss daily. Does whitening mouthwash really work?

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Why don't the calories and macros add up in pic related? If I do the math 19.8g(x4) + 7g(x4) + 2.7g(x9) = 131.5 calories, so why does the USDA say 100 calories? Even worse, my brand of spirulina says there is 160 calories in 4g protein, 1g fat, 2g carbs, what the fuck is going on?

>>40641167
Just discovered I missed it in the sticky ,I'm a dumb nigger

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>>40635355
I would not push anything from behind the neck. Kloklov has fantastic flexibility from years of training, you will just wreck your scapula, shoulders and neck. You should just do lat raises instead.
>>40636845
eventually yes, you will lose strength. You cut to get abs and sloots not gains.
>>40637165
Go pee. Its also natural and healthy so I dont know why you want to get rid of it. There will come a point you wont get it and you will be upset.
>>40637547
smaller sizes.
>>40639836
get bigger shoulders, will give illusion of smaller core.
>>40639961
thats how bone broth is made, they charge a lot for it in health food stores. Get chicken and other organic vegs and wash them then boil and drink. Really healthy.
>>40640239
You may have the bar too high up on your neck. Put it right about traps for high bar and 2-3 inches lower for low bar.
>>40640879
Googled it, doesnt seem to be fatal.
>>40641100
You may be bulking wrong. Do a 500 calories surplus and lift 3-4 times a week.
>>40641724
online calculators arent accurate.

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Do you get diarrhea from working your abs?
Is it possible you're squishing the shit inside you when doing sit ups?

>>40641805
Thanks I have been trying different positions from high low mid all over to find what feels more comfortable. My arms feel funky on low bar. Guessing shoulder mobility?

>>40641885
Could be. Try front squat too.

>>40641805
>online calculators arent accurate.
Did you even read my post? It's using the measurements from the USDA and my spirulina nutrition facts are from real life

>>40641913
Front squat feels amazing for me. It feel so comfy and natural idk could I replace Lejeune squat with it on ss

I've been having some low energy in the gym lately. It's influencing my workouts, I cant raise the weight as much anymore, and get tired much faster.

Some informations: I'm eating 3500+- calories a day on a bulk, 40% carbs 30% protons 30% fats

Over the last few months I've seen some good gains, but these last couple of weeks I get really tired easily in the gym and sometimes I just cant finish my workout. What could be the cause of this? I finally got a good program that I'm sticking too, I'm finally consistent with my food, and I'm getting about 7-8 hours of sleep.

Am I dying?

>>40641927
Your app there is using an online preset calculator for spiruluna. Its not accurate. Its based upon the brand and type they are using not the one you are using. You also arent really explaining why you are multiplying the grams by 4,4, and 9.

I've noticed some beginner routines have you doing 1x5 for deadlift and 3x5 for the other big lifts. Is there a reason for this?

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>>40642020
>You also arent really explaining why you are multiplying the grams by 4,4, and 9
4 calories per gram of protein, 4 calories per gram of carbohydrates, 9 calories per gram of fat.
>Your app there is using an online preset calculator for spiruluna. Its not accurate. Its based upon the brand and type they are using not the one you are using.
Nigga, I just told you it's using the USDA's information, pic related if you really don't believe me.

>>40642044
449 is a generalization not truth

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I have small hands, so small girls often laugh and comment on them.

Is their a way to increase their size with lifting?

>>40642044
>The amount of food energy associated with a particular food could be measured by completely burning the dried food in a bomb calorimeter, a method known as direct calorimetry.[13] However, the values given on food labels are not determined in this way. The reason for this is that direct calorimetry also burns the dietary fiber, and so does not allow for fecal losses; thus direct calorimetry would give systematic overestimates of the amount of fuel that actually enters the blood through digestion. What are used instead are standardized chemical tests or an analysis of the recipe using reference tables for common ingredients[14] to estimate the product's digestible constituents (protein, carbohydrate, fat, etc.). These results are then converted into an equivalent energy value based on the following standardized table of energy densities.[5][15]

They standardize calorie measurements.

>>40642163
Where do they say that? Does this mean I can use the USDA's measurements for pure spirulina instead of the obviously wrong nutrition label on my pure spirulina?

>>40637602
I've had a left side inguinal hernia before. Get surgery ASAP and do not lift with it. Bowel incarceration will actually kill you. Luckily my parents are both nurses that know a lot of doctors so I got my surgery 4 days after I found it and it was really cheap. Fuck that scar though.

>>40641884
::thinking::

>>40642248
Thats just from wikipedia for calorie. Just use whats on the label and relax, the 60 calories aint gonna make a big deal.

>>40641539
please

>>40642435
>the 60 calories aint gonna make a big deal
It will if I'm consuming a certain amount in order to up my protein intake. I can't tell if trolling or just can't into macros.

>>40642476
do one plate on each side, then add 10 lbs to each, then the 25 for your working set. Find a good balance between warming up and exhausting your body.

>>40640923
Naw? You'll just end up overestimating how much calories are burned. Best to get back to maintenence eating, see where you are losing/gaining mass from there each week, and see how much you need to increase/decrease next week to reach your goal.

>>40642498
You are just being autistic. Just use the label. And eating a certain amount of protein per kg of muscle is a meme, you only need a good dose.

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Could someone tell me whats the fucking purpose of this circled thing here?

In my """gym"" (that is just a guys room and lets everyone use his equipment) there is no shit like this and i dont know if its important or not

>top abdomen is protuding and firm
>lower abdomen is shallow and flabby

wut do? still chubby, not expecting to have abs.

>>40642004
You may be getting sick, a cold or flu can mess with your gym performance

I am /weak/

Bought a 24kg kettlebell to try and do some home workouts with it, but whenever I do reps of the kettlebell swing, my back hurts like hell.

Is this a mobility issue or strength issue? How can I strengthen my low back at home with no equipment? I've been doing stretches, but I feel like it'll be months before I even see slight improvement. What else should I do to improve my overall mobility, quickly?

How to prevent shoulder injury?
Was playing basket and tried to block, so I was stretching maximally and my shoulder made a cracking sound and felt numb and weak for a couple minutes. Also sharp pain that quickly went away. Happened twice now

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>>40640241
>>40641805

I thank you my friends

May the gods bless your gains

Hey guys!

Would it be wise to superset every workout, for purposes of hypertrophy? Or maybe every two workouts?

Do i lose gains if i jerk off right after a work out?
I can't help it, i get extremely excited when i lift heavy weights, so after a good workout i head to the gym bathroom and watch porn on my phone.
Do i lose gains?

How long should I wait for my callus to heal before I DL again?

Also should I buy straps or just train grip a lot if my 1RM for DL is only 120kg mixed grip? And if I should just train grip what is the best way to do so?

Is Honey just as bad as sugar?

Can I replace deadlifts with anything? DL's are the one lift I never want to do.

>>40644017
impossible

So I'm going for my first major cut. Since I'm trying to lose how should I add weight to my exercises? Should I have a set amount of weight during this period that I just do every time I do that exercise during this cutting period?

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This fucking thing. How do you get the most of it, if its the only equipment you have?

I'm the cunt who is moving soon for work and wont have a gym near me for three months. I did manage to get my hands on a 24kg kettlebell, which I'm taking along with me. What can I do with it alongside my calisthenics to maintain my gains?

>>40643998
No

>>40644001
Take care of your calluses. Lift if you can. I'd say that you can use strap if you're uncomfortable to lift without.
For grip, farmer's walk seems to be the go around

>>40644012
No since there is a bit of fructose, and other micro nutrients. Still, don't binge on it

>>40644023
Fugg

>>40644054
Yeah Ive learnt that lesson,I let one build up and it ripped off not very cleanly during a set,any other exercises youd recommend for grip strength?

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Can i get some thoughts on my routine?

See pic related.
Its basically Texas Method but ive swapped out power clean for rows and adjusted the order a little bit.

It follows the same idea though, volume day at 80%, recovery day at 90% but less reps. PR day at the end of the week.

I split chins, rows and deadlifts up.

Any thoughts appreciated.

in pic related ignore the numbers, i intend on updating the table as i go so obviously week B will have a higher pr than A.

>>40644071
Side bents dumbbell. Works mostly the obliques but kinda targets the forearm and grip too. Same with DB schrugs, or DB lunges.
Farmer's walk are more straight forward, but I guess you could include all these exercise to maximise grip gains.
For the time being, maybe use gloves?

>>40644050
Depends on you strength. Squats/lunges, OHP, floor press, curls. Pretty much anything you'd do with a dumbbell really.

>>40642529
>And eating a certain amount of protein per kg of muscle is a meme, you only need a good dose.
The bulk of scientific research disagrees with you and your autism.

I want to look big but I'm weak af right now.
Should I to 5x5 or 3x5 of the main lifts?

Also, I want to be able to wear heavy boots and make big stomping sounds when I walk. (For a costume) should I start wearing ankle weights?

>>40644324
Follow a beginner routine. SS, SL, whatever, but stick to it.

The noise made by shoes actually depends on the material of the sole. Chose flat, compact sole (wood, or metal plates) and even a skinny midget would be able to make big noises.

>>40643989
Anyone?

Do planks build mass or at least a little bit?

>>40641598
Crest whitening strips are the best value. Wear every other day

>>40642090
No

>>40643074
Hips forward learn to use your glutes

>>40644448
Isometrics are generally kind of bad for mass comparatively

>>40644367
Was doing SS and then switched to a Greyskull variation.
SS said 3x5 while Greyskull says 5x5.
Is there any reading on the benefits of 3x5 vs 5x5?

I've also been liking 5x5 a bit more because I'm not doing huge weight because I'm unsure of form and don't want to take a trip to snap-city.

>>40634612
Gripping problems with the deadlift. I already do static holds 3 times a week with submax loads, switched to mixed grip but I still can only do 4 reps with 315, after that my non-dominant hand (prone) just can't keep on holding the weight. No chalk allowed in my gym and I can't hookgrip due to sweaty hands, so those options are out of the question. Should just I start using straps and keep on doing my gripping training with the static holds? I also do wrist rollers and plate pinch holds, but I don't think that really affect my gripping strength for the deadlift.

>>40644523
5x5 is more volume with lower weights, 3x5 is higher intensity with higher weights. Short term, you'll probably be better off doing 3x5 so you can progress faster, but eventually, you'll need to increase your volume, but you could do that better through switching programs to an intermediate program. Both greyskull and SS make you go to mechanical or muscle failure, so they're not good programs to follow for long term training and will probably eventually lead to injury if you follow them for too long.

I'd recommend continuing SS for now and then switching to TM, once you find, you're deloading too frequently.

>>40644448
Not really.
Your best bet for hypertrophy would probably be ab rollers and leg raises. Once they get too easy, you should load them.

Do fingers and palms get a little thicker as you life or is that a function of getting older? Basically I'm 30 and I wanna know if I start lifting will my hands look a bit more manly in a few years?

>>40644858
I have sweaty hands and hookgrip

Other than that you can use liquid chalk or yeah strap up

>>40642808
Flared ribs?

>>40645060
Does liquid chalk leave any residue on the bar?

>>40645070
yes.

Is there a point at which you can't 'fill in' violin hips/hip dips anymore? Despite an increase in strength of my hip abductors, that muscle doesn't seem to be filling out.

>>40641598
Have found the combo of the Listerine whitening + Oral b 3D white to be really effective.

For the sake of the question (literally pulled out the air numbers) say I have a daily goal of 2500 calories, 60g fat, 150g protein.

If those goals were met with like 500 calories to spare, could I then eat whatever the fuck I wanted? Like an ice cream cone or something? Or would there be some negative effect to this I'm unaware of?

I got a rowing machine that a previous roommate wasn't taking with him. I want to use this to cut my bodyfat percentage down and finally look good.

I need to lose 15 pounds and my daily calories are kept between 1900 and 2300. What workout would you recommend on a rowing machine? (ie: 20 min at so and so setting, etc) Thank you.

>>40645522
Set at 5 or 6 resistance, keep about 30 strokes per minute, 20-45 mins

>>40645060
>see aethetic dude in my gym
>broad shoulders with round but not 3d delts, nice back, noticeable traps big arms, visible muscle separation in the legs but not huge SS-victim legs
>approaches the squat rack
>warms up for ohp
>loads up 100lbs
>hypes himself up and I legit believe he'll do like 15 clean reps with that
>does 5 reps and really grinds on the last one
>totally baffled how he looks so big
>started observing him when I went to the gym
>deadlifts just over 2pl8 and some change for 5 and is struggling on the last rep
>squats 2pl8s for 5
>does only bodyweight pullups
>never saw him bench press (only flies and cable cross) but still a nice chest
>does lots of bicep and tricep isolation and the only moves where he's actually way stronger than me
>weaker on all other lifts, even when comparing reps
>all around bigger than me
I know it's autistic to pay so much attention to another dude in the gym, but since I noticed him being so fucking weak on the OHP, I just had to observe his training.
Is that dude actually juicing or are some people just genetically gifted to look good despite being weak as shit? Do his big arms and low bf give the illusion he's big? I'm kinda jelly desu. Nobody gives a shit about what you lift when you don't look the part.

>>40645647
wasn't meant to be a reply to >>40645060

>>40645585
Thank you.

I've hit a massive plateau the last couple of weeks with weight loss. My TDEE is 2200 cal supposedly, I've been eating about 15-1600 a day going to the gym 5-6 times a week. Recommended cal for weight loss from my TDEE is 1700. Should I cut more? Or am I not eating enough? I've been trying to switch up my workouts more and eating different shit but nothing seems to be working.

>>40645693
I had the same problem the first time I cut. Seriously, increase you calories, but not above TDEE for a couple of days. You might gain a little water weight in that time, but when you start decreasing the calories again after that, you'll break through the plateau easily. Worked for me.

Does it matter if I buy my veggies frozen or fresh?

>>40645739
Frozen is going to retain more nutrients for a longer time and it's more convenient. On top of that if you're getting "fresh" from some shitty supermarket it's probably already a couple days old and less nutritious than the frozen ones. Fresh from your local farms when you have time for it otherwise frozen is the way to go.

>>40645647
Maybe it was a low weight day?

If i've got deadlifts as part of my routine. i should be doing high bar squats instead of low bar, right? Since LB squats and DLs tend to work a lot of the same leg muscles...seems like HB Squat + DL does more overall work than LB Squats + DL

>>40644321
Bulk of scientific research can say anywhere between .80g of protein per kg of muscle to upwards of 1.2gs. Seems it doesnt really matter that much.

>>40645833
Might be, but even on other days, I've never even seen him put 135 over his head. He does OHP, every time I notice him in the squat rack and usually even with less than 100. I shit you not, I saw him repping 85 for 6 today. I almost feel like he's just fucking with me and is actually lifting heavy weight every time I don't see him.

>>40645965
maybe he's injured and is using light weights to try and overcome it.

What are the benefits for me in landmine chest press if I'm doing flat, incline, ohp, and weighted dips?

>>40645929
Have you read any studies on protein intake and resistance training? Every single one I've read so far suggest something around 1.8-2.5g/kg of bodyweight to have big improvements over lower dosages. Diminishing return or no improvements above that.

That being said, try it out for yourself before you give advice that's based on nothing. I for myself noticed faster gains in strength when I doubled my intake from 1g/kg to 2g/kg.

>>40645978
That sounds actually plausible, I guess.

>>40645984
Adding variety?

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Hey guys on a whim I went out and bought myself a weightlifting belt for my birthday, before doing any research

I got pic related, but I watched Alan Thralls video on belts (of course after taking tags off and using it for the first time) and he said that "no one should be using [this belt]"

how much would it really help if I got a "proper" belt? Are these ones really that bad?

What should I eat after working out, if i train at early evening? I can't wait until dinner and it sounds counterproductive to do so. Can't afford whey btw

I am really confused about protein requirements.

On one hand most of this board and TDEE calculators are telling me I need more than 200g per day.

On the other hand cronometer and youtubers like Jon Venus are saying as little as 0.6 per pound is more than enough, and that an excess to this will be converted to fat.

So which is it? I feel satiated on 90g of protein per day. What good will an extra 100g do for my muscles?

I'd really appreciate a response. Cheers.

>>40646452
Workout a bit later to line it up with supper?

What's generally considered the correct way to warm up?

Let's say I do starting strength and i have to do 3x5 squats, and i'm at 60kg squats. How many warm up sets do i need, and at which weight?
Is running considered a warm up?

>>40646548
I usually start with 1pl8 for squat and go up in 1/2 plate intervals.
I don't know what I'd do if I were you. Bar, 40kg, 60kg?

What's the point of keto diet?

Wouldn't I get the same results with any other diet with the same calorie goal, as long as I hit my protein macros?

I like to put this

https://www.masterfoods.com.au/our-range/herbs-spices-seasonings/seasoning-blends/piri-piri-seasoning/

on my chicken breast.

How many gainz am I killing because I like to make my chicken tasty?

>>40646586
none retard.

Is there a guide I should follow for choosing protein powder? My local lidl is selling protein powder for €17 a tub but Idk if I would be wasting my money buying it.

>>40646508
>and that an excess to this will be converted to fat.
only if you're bulking
and even then you're gaining fat anyway.

Extra protein is better than undershooting it

>>40646577
supposably it helps insulin sensitivity

>>40645842
plz respond, i just want someone else's opinion on this who might know more than i do

>>40646577
>>40646723
Y>>40646723
ah, keto has other benefits besides just a lower caloric intake. Helps with insulin sensitivity and stuff. Helps break sugar addiction which can causes a lot of overeating in some people

>>40646723
>>40646871
But as a 200 pounds 6'1 dude without diabetes, does it have any advantage for me?

>>40635364

so he has 2 scoops of protein and then lifts? thats not an empty stomach though.

I can't lift on an empty stomach. I have to have some sort of chewable food in me so I usually just eat like a granola bar or something to get me going.

How do i go about getting bronkaid (ephedrine)? Can i just go into walgreens pharmacy and ask for it directly or do i have to tell them my symptoms? in oregon if that matters

>>40634612
Your body is getting better at adapting to the stresses.

Which is better for lower back, close to parallel-to-the-ground rows or about 30° bent rows?

>>40647197
Califag here, they have cards you have to take to pharmacy, they scan your id card like they do with nyquil, pay, and you get it.

>>40647357
I dont get carded for nyquil, but are you talking an actual prescription or just drivers license?

>>40647392
Drivers license, should have specified

>>40647407
aight thanks, ill head there tonight and ask if they have any

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Any medfags on? Got my blood work back and all is normal except for something called Leptin. The average range for that is 3-29 it shows. I'm a 79.6. I'm going to the dr again tomorrow, but curious. What does high leptin entail? Pic unrelated

>6'4"
>25 years old
>Overweight

Leptin tells your body your full. That high above average prob means you have a strong leptin tolerance meaning you need a lot more to know you feel full

>>40647445
>>40647510

>>40647445
Medfag here, basically what this anon said >>40647445

>>40647564
Oops, meant what he >>40647510 said

>>40647510
>>40647564
>>40647573
Thanks a lot anons. Is there a fix for this? How do I reduce Leptin resistance. This may account for part of why I never feel fucking full even right after eating.

>>40647593
would keto help in this situation?
>>40647564
>>40647510
>>40647573

>>40647593
Lose weight.

>>40647601
Considering keto helps with HBP and insulin resistance, I would say yes.

Alright boys so this week I have been eating slightly less than 1520 every day, and I have either done lifting or cardio.
I am a six foot one male and I weigh 175 lbs, I have cut down at least sixty pounds over the last year and I want to get rid of a few more fat% before I go on a lean bulk.
I feel fine right now, but is this actually going into too far of a deficit? I don't care about fatigue as I am actually feeling alright although I am obviously hungry all the time, but am I going to go into some kind of fat preservation starving mode by doing this for a month or more?

Thanks guys

>>40645732
Thanks, I'll try it and see how I go

Quit using tobacco. After couple weeks I haven't been shitting very good. Today no poo at all. Idk what to do. Wait it out? Laxative or fiber? Every morning was the same for years coffee and a dip equals instant shit

>>40647601
>>40647630
OK. The bloodwork and everything was to see what kind of diet I can do safely. I.e. find out via early onset heart attack or stroke from keto plus underlying health problems. Whelp let's hope the Dr oks me to start keto.

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>>40640464
Pls respond

>>40647733
Keto is supposed to help decrease your tryglicerides and LDL if I remember correctly, which would help reduce your risk for heart/stroke problems.

But that's not my domain so better do as your doc sees fit. Is he an endocrinologist?

>>40647693
I should add that I have been meticulous about eating at least 1g or protein / lb.
I would really like to know if this will backfire or not.

>>40647787
Yea he's a heart specialist. Has me tomorrow for echo cardiogram and treadmill stress test.

It's Day 9 of No Fap

Is this shit even worth it?

>>40647832

No.

Anybody want to recommend a good PPL routine for a beginner going intermediate?

>>40647870
>>>reddit
ppl program
is actually quite good, just google it

>>40647832
No fap is a meme, no porn is the one you want

is good to mix your morning coffee with whey protein?

>>40647933
No. It doesn't mix well and hot coffee kind of cooks it. Iced coffee works better (and is superior anyway)

is there anything I can do to improve my guitar playing? ever since I've been lifting I've been noticing my precise motor skills in my picking arm have been declining. My stamina, however, is getting better and better. I can tremelo pick for 10 minutes straight without tiring, but like I said, I lost precision. Are there other guitar playing anons here?

>>40647943
I have done it numerous times. It makes it like a cappuccino. I doesn't mix that bad at all. Not as good as cold but still not bad. Put protein in first add coffee to it seems to work better

>>40646385
someone pls halp

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>>40647445
kinda want , what have i become ?

What do I do during a week in another city? I don't know any gyms there and going to a random one for 3 days (MWF) doesn't seem worth it.
Would dumbbells work if I have the right weight, just to maintain lifts the 3 days I'm gone?
I just started lifting again but every time I go on vacation or something it interrupts my process and I end up not starting again when I get back so I want to avoid that this time

are lentils are breakfast food? Do they work as a good supplement to oatmeal?

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Lifting <1year
Lifts aren't very good, obviously
my bench is actually less than my OHP

How am I so bad at benching, and how do I unfuck myself?

Has anyone heard of miserable malaligment syndrome

>>40648484
I'd say eat more. Bud

>>40646385
where did you buy it from?

>>40646995
It cuts water weight pretty well too. I always feel leaner when i'm in ketosis as opposed to when i knock myself out of it. mostly used by really overweight people to help control cravings and drop fat quick, but if you're 6'1 200 then the effects might not be as drastic, so it's up to you.

Personally, i just like the way i feel mentally when i've cut out carbs so i'm gonna stick to it even after i reach my goals and whatnot

>>40648492

In the morning I eat three scrambled eggs with a can of pink salmon mixed in, a glass of chocolate milk, and three strips of bacon. Then I go lift, come back and have a protein shake. For lunch I eat a chicken sandwich or eat a can of tuna, sometimes both. After work I stop by my folks house and eat a serving of whatever leftover meat they have, with nuts, milk, celery, and maybe carrots. Later on I might have a chicken breast or two, and then before bed I usually have another protein shake, maybe a protein bar instead.

Is that not enough protein and calories? It seems like it should be. It definitely feels like I'm eating enough when I drop my daily deuce.

>>40647832
this anon is right >>40647906

also don't death grip your penis when you're jerkin off. Absolutely kills your sensitivity

>>40648523
sportchek

>>40648541
Maybe it's your form? What is the issue with your bench describe it

>>40648484
>my bench is actually less than my OHP
the hell? what are your stats?

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What's the protocol on drinking after lifting?
I was invited to a party tomorrow night but it's also been two days in between workouts. I have three choices
>Go to the gym around 5am, go about my day, sleep ~3 hours after getting off work and then go out
>Go to the gym right after work and go out, sleep a bunch Saturday
>Go to the gym whenever and spend Friday night on /fit/

>>40648565
i'm unfamiliar, is that a retail store? There's no reason why you shouldn't be able to return it

If it's an online store, just say it didn't fit right or something

>>40648567

I was benching with a barbell, then got stuck under it one day and had to have someone pull it off me (pls no bully) After that (and after that college kid in the news necked himself on the bench) I started using the bench machine because I'm alone a lot in the gym. I try to go up another setting, and it fucking kills me and I can't effectively do it. I'm doing the one weight just fine, I think, but trying to go up higher and I end up failing reps, usually starting with my left arm.

I struggle with my OHP as well, but I've managed to push the weight past the bench, where I've been stuck at one weight for a long time.

>>40648435
Yea I do too anon. Guilty about it as well. Bet she's heaven to hold in bed though. Warm.

>>40648596
>Go to the gym right after work and go out, sleep a bunch Saturday

i vote for this one. It'll feel good to sleep all day Saturday if you've worked hard the day before

>>40648579

bench 90
OHP 100
squat 205
dead 225

I did say they were shit and I haven't been lifting long...

>>40648600
I actually passed out due to dropping it on my head. No worries who cares about someones opinion on this image board. Anyways I switched to dumbells it works more muscles and you can drop it sideways.

>>40648621

With dumbbells you have a 10 pound jump, though. Should I change from 3x5 to something else to be able to make that change easier if I switch to dumbbells?

>>40648677
I usually stick to 5x3 but with dumbbells because it's each arm instead of say 80 pounds total I use 30lbs to make 60 lbs. It may be 20 lower but each arm is working the load. But this is coming from a guy who's been out for a few months.

>>40648600
have you tried benching in a powercage/rack instead of the dedicated bench press? I find that the safety bars are usually able to be put in just a position where i can go full depth on bench but then have that safety there in case i cant complete it

>>40648691

I'll switch to DBs and see what happens. Thanks for taking the time to answer.

>>40648720
Youre good, how much do you weight

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What program should I do after 5/3/1?

I've made some good gains in strength and I'm ready to try a new program.

Current stats
Bench- 275lbs
Squat- 325
Deadlift- 440
OHP- 165
Body weight/height-185lbs 5'10"

>>40648614
that just seems crazy to me, i'm benching 135 but my OHP is only at 80, it's gotta be your form or something

are you breathing properly as well? I feel like a lot of people pay attention to breathing during squats and diddlies and stuff but neglect it on OHP for some reason

>>40648710

I'm a bit self conscious about dragging the only bench in the gym over to the only cage when there's several other places to bench. I've definitely thought about it, though.

Although I don't really know why I feel like I would be doing something wrong, because I find all kinds of strange set-ups in there. Like poltergeist levels of furniture stacking that other people have felt OK with just strolling away from.

>>40648734

237 (down from 280)

>>40648772
Oh well you should be doing more anyway I was around 120 but I weight around 155 now.

Any opinions on Coolcicada's PPL routine?

Push (Chest/Triceps/Shoulders):

Flat Barbell Bench Press: 3x5
Seated (or Standing) Barbell Shoulder/Overhead Press: 3x5
Incline Barbell Bench Press: 3x5
Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise: 3x10-12
Rope Pushdowns (circuit machine): 3x10-12
Overhead Dumbbell Extension or similar triceps exercise: 3x10-12
Shrugs(circuit machine or dumbbells): 3x10-12

Pull (Back/Biceps):

Barbell Rows: 3x5
Lat Pulldowns with (Long Bar or V-bar) (circuit machine): 3x8-10
Seated Rows (circuit machine) - optional if already doing barbell rows: 3x8-10
Face-pulls: 3x-10-12
Barbell Bicep Curls (Alternate between close and normal grip): 4x-10-12
Choice of one other bicep exercise (typically Hammer Curls): 3x10-12

Legs (Quad/Ham/Calves):

Barbell Squats: 4x5-6
Leg Press (optional if already doing above squats): 3x8-10
Leg Extensions (circuit machine): 3x10-12
Hamstring Curls (circuit machine): 3x10-12
Standing Calf Raises (circuit machine): 5x10-12

>>40648762
yeah, don't worry about it man. no one else honestly cares about how anyone else works out unless they're doing something far more ridiculous than benching in the powercage. especially if you go to the gym by yourself, if you want to goo heavy on bench eventually, you'll NEED to get the safeties to work for you

>>40644037
Add weight if you can. You can and will get stronger during a cut if you're programming and diet are correct.

>>40645842
>>40646858
There's literally hardly any difference in terms of strength and hypertrophy between low bar and high bar squats. The only difference is like 1" difference in bar placement and a slight change in torso angle. Do whichever you want and feel comfortable with.

>>40647593
Stop being fat. Adipose tissue makes leptin. Adipose tissue is an active endocrine organ.

>>40647933
If it's too hot it denature the protein into nasty mess. Still fine to drink, but it's gross.

How well does body recomp work for someone who has experience lifting? I'm about 190 pounds right now probably about 20% bodyfat or maybe a little more with about a 205 bench, 285 squat, and 375 deadlift (recovering from injury), lifting about two years. I want to cut for summer but also bulk for wrestling next year. Is recomp a serious option or should I just bulk?

This isn't the right thread for this, but anyone reading this, incorporate skullcrushers into your workout.
I've never had my tris worked so well

>>40648945
I've heard that low bar engages your posterior chain and your hamstrings and back much more than high bar does, which is more of a quad-focused movement

>>40649008
The difference is exaggerated by weak faggots on anime boards that suck shit at both versions.

>more more
Slightly more.

>more quad focused
If you go to equal depth for both (high bar does NOT automatically mean ATG, whatever people on this board think), you are performing just as much knee extension with both movements. There's hardly any difference.

>>40642090
NOBODY LOOK NOBODY LOOK

Gym clothe etiquette? Basketball shorts? MLG Underarmor stuff?

First timer

Why the FUCK cant I do push ups? Is my form that fucked or am I just not strong enough?

>>40640115
Not the guy that asked but would assisted pull-ups work as well?

My squat form sucks at the moment, so I'm stuck doing presses, will I still be able to develop my glutes this way until I practice my squat form?

>>40643989
bumping that

>>40649425
Just get some loose fitting clothes and "gym shorts". Anything that will allow plenty of movement without restriction. Shirt ultimately doesn't matter as long as it doesn't bring a lot of attention. Don't fall for the fashion meme.

>>40649468
Just practice with the bar. There's literally no reason not to do squats unless you're physically incapable of doing them.

>>40649468
Yes. But Leg press won't help with form. Do squats with low weight to get the form right!

This has never made sense to me:

I can either pursue no girls, which is what an "alpha" male would probably do, act like he is above it all. This would lead to me getting no pussy at all.

Or I can pursue girls and maybe get pussy but that is more of a beta thing to do isn't it?

How do I get to the point where women want to fuck me without me having to show interest in them?

>>40650070
That only works if you're already around girls all the time and have at least a couple paying you attention to make the rest jealous.

>>40634612
Seriously that's got to be so fucking annoying to clean.

>>40650070
Stop caring or thinking about alpha/beta shit. Literally the most beta thing you can do.

You can show interest in women without acting like you're desperate for female attention.

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>>40634612
I usually do 1 day dead lift than the next day squat
I started dead-lifting at 90 lbs and this week I increased to 110 I think I do about 3x5 with deadlifts

am I doing it wrong?

>>40646452
something heavy in protons and carbs. Chicken and rice is a staple, but mix it up. I usually have salmon and potatoes with frozen veggies, or fry a chicken breast with garlic and soy then throw it in with some rice and veggies.

Anything with lots of protons and carbs to replenish your energons.

>>40646708
Check the label, see how much protein it actually has. It's likely missing a lot of micronutrients that more expensive powders will have.

You get what you pay for anon.

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Am I retarded?

I measured myself today and only have 16% body fat, I didn't think that was right, so I tried a different calculator, and sure enough it was 16%.

Thing is, I still look kinda fat and still have those fucking love handles, and my six pack is as elusive a unicorn riding leprechaun.

Is this normal? Or am I just really unlucky?

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i dont know wether to continue on upper/lower or switch to brosplits. Im cutting on 600 calorie deficit for those neet summer body mires. can someone give me examples on upper lower pros nd cons?

Started squatting again, SS progression is too hard for me and my form is breaking down over time, what do?

Deload and turn 3x5 into 5x5?

>>40651563
If you haven't tried a deload before, you do that. And stick to 3x5, 5x5 isn't gonna help you in my opinion. If you're deloaded thrice in the program, and your diet is in check, you might want to consider switching to an intermediate program.

>>40651581
Okay thanks, I think it's because I added weight too fast 10lbs a session so I squatmorning. My form was pretty solid about 10-20lbs ago.

>>40651588
Probably time to deload and switch to 5lbs per session.

NEW THREAD DUMBFUCKS

>>40649553

>>40649553

>>40649553

>>40651605
Thx my form started to go bad after 175 and I'm at 190 right now, so go back to about 170ish?

What's the reason for staying with 3x5 during deload too?

>>40651723
Explain the point behind not sticking to 3x5

>>40651753
Because I've already handled that weight and I thought that more volume was a driver of intensity? So even at a deload, I'd be progressing?

>>40637450
>Belt prevents injury

How new are you?

>>40651773
Deloading is a bit of a reset in terms of progress. You get yourself used to progressing again.

You really ought to read up on this stuff if you plan on lifting heavy weights.

>>40642043
i suppose it's because deadlift is more dangerous and causes a lot of body fatigue.

>>40645030
skin get rougher and stronger if it get used.
you could also use some lifting gloves, i promise they won't make you look like a fag.

>>40634612

How do you guys constantly fail reps and yet are still alive?
If you fail don't you get stuck under the bar and trapped?

>>40643686
do rotator cuff exercises regularly

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I-is a SS a fucking meme after all?
>haven't seen ex in a couple of months
>send her nudes, ask what visually changed
>"wow anon your legs are huge now! you shoulders are smaller, than i remembered, though"
>gained 9kg in 2 months on SS
>95kg squat
>100kg dl
>60kg bench
>42.5kg ohp

I do rows instead of power cleans. Should I add something like 3x8 bench to the OHP day? My pecs and arms are really small, especially compared to my legs. How do I modify the program if I want to add more upper body?

>>40651861
>fail deadlift
>drop it
>fail ohp
>drop it
>fail squat
>drop it or let the catchers catch it
>fail bench
>roll of shame
>if too heavy you should have had a spotter

>>40651981
You aren't doing SS

>>40652053
This

>>40651981
You gained way too much weight for those stats, it's not a meme either, your legs are probably tiny with that squat just do the program.

>>40637547

oh shit i get it now, all those retards in super tight clothing are fucking homos who are there to show off and attract other homos.

>>40652053
>>40652072
>you not doin ss do ss
Well thanks, what a great advice.

>>40642683
It looks like it is used to lock the bar in its racked position, quite useless unless you're lifting during an earthquake

>bulking
>about half of my total weight gain is fat
is this a good thing or not

Is it okay to do squats the day after your hit heavy deadlifts?

>>40652006
>>fail bench
>roll of shame


this shit is mad uncomfortable.
I wish my gym had 2 more power racks just for benching.

>>40651981
>add more upper body
By adding more upper body volume? Do one or 2 sets of 2-3x10 with 60% of your working sets.

>>40652186
If dirtybulking its awesome
If it's just a simple bulk its still OK

>>40653390
~4k calories a day for four months now (started at 78 kg), tracking macros too but not being too autistic about them, 50/25/35 carb/proton/fat split but often end up eating a little more fats and less carbs
what does that count as?

I have this weird sciatica shit going on and i've decided to ditch deadlifts and squats for good, or at least until I get the OK from my doctor. I wanna ask, why do people actually deadlift? Do they deadlift because they're sucked into this weird cult mentality of "LOL IF U DONT DEADLIFT WITHOUT STRAPS UR A PUSSY U MIRIN MY ROUGH MANLY CALLUSED HANDSXDDDDDD" or is there a genuine reason to deadlift if your one and only goal is to build mass and LOOK good? I literally couldn't care less about strength, I just wanna be bigger and deadlifting just seems like an ego lift above anything else, considering you can do rows, pullups, among other safer exercises for building back mass.

>>40653738
>why do people actually deadlift?
spinal gainz so I don't end up in snap city when squating

>>40634612
I mean you shouldn't really feel full of food, but yu shouldn't go with no calories in you either. I bet those two scoops of pre worked better for you since you were on an empty stomach and your body was able to pull from those chems quicker.

>>40636762
abs are the fastest recovering muscle group in the body, so you can definitely hit them often, but you still want at least 24 hours rest between serious exercise

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>>40647832
1) no porn
2) use a lubricated pocket pussy or something instead of your rough ass hands. They go for as little as $15 on amazon and last for months.

>>40651468
If you want to see abs you need to get under 12 if not 10. At 16 its pretty normal to have love handles.