I hate that. I got to the gym like 10 minutes late on Monday, and one trainer there has a group/circuit class he does with like 5-6 people. Of course they were using the smith machine, so I had to wait on them to all go through their circuit a few times before I could use it. I wish the owners wouldn't let him run a class like that.. our gym is tiny and having 6 machines being used at once by one group for 10-15 minutes at a time is a huge loss for everyone else in there.Calvinball wrote: ↑Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:49 pm Squat rack was unattended but weights were loaded. I wait and look around, sure enough a guy comes up and says he’s on it, 3 more sets.
No problem.
So maybe don’t spend 7 minutes talking to other people in between sets when you know someone is waiting.
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Back day last night.. felt pretty good. I was supposed to hit it Tuesday, but skipped because I had a gnarly headache on Tuesday and slept weird Monday night and my upper left back was sore.
Started with pull-ups. Decided to strap on an extra 25lbs instead of 10lbs. Got 10, 8, 8, 6, which I feel pretty good about.. will be cool when I get to the point where I'm strapping up with a full plate to do them.
Moved on to deadlifts next. I couldn't lift in/behind the power rack like I normally do since someone was squatting in it, so I set up outside of the secondary squat rack. I think I've mentioned that my gym is upstairs... Since there isn't a full foundation under our floor, there are some dips and hills in the floor from over the years, and one of those was right where I was deadlifting. In addition to being slightly off-balance, I just didn't feel super secure about deadlifting there.. not sure how old those floors are or if they're really gonna support 550lbs in 1.5sqft.. Hit my 335lb deadlifts anyways. Got 10, 10, 10, 6.. the balance really threw me off on the last one, but overall I feel really good about those numbers since I hadn't deadlifted in a month and last time I only got 8, 8, 8, 8 with that 335. So added 4 reps total, and I'll really push to do the same and finish out my 4x10 in two weeks when I deadlift again.
Pull downs, cable rows, and cable pull overs after that to finish up. Had a good pump and was feeling surprisinly strong for how long we've been cutting my weight down. Before I moved on to calves, I decided to do a single set of spyder curls, to really isolate my biceps and make sure I was taking my shoulders out of the equation. Grabbed a 25lb bar, and knocked out 25 reps. I definitely could have got more, and next week I'll do them again on Tuesday after back but shoot for 35-50 reps.
Started with pull-ups. Decided to strap on an extra 25lbs instead of 10lbs. Got 10, 8, 8, 6, which I feel pretty good about.. will be cool when I get to the point where I'm strapping up with a full plate to do them.
Moved on to deadlifts next. I couldn't lift in/behind the power rack like I normally do since someone was squatting in it, so I set up outside of the secondary squat rack. I think I've mentioned that my gym is upstairs... Since there isn't a full foundation under our floor, there are some dips and hills in the floor from over the years, and one of those was right where I was deadlifting. In addition to being slightly off-balance, I just didn't feel super secure about deadlifting there.. not sure how old those floors are or if they're really gonna support 550lbs in 1.5sqft.. Hit my 335lb deadlifts anyways. Got 10, 10, 10, 6.. the balance really threw me off on the last one, but overall I feel really good about those numbers since I hadn't deadlifted in a month and last time I only got 8, 8, 8, 8 with that 335. So added 4 reps total, and I'll really push to do the same and finish out my 4x10 in two weeks when I deadlift again.
Pull downs, cable rows, and cable pull overs after that to finish up. Had a good pump and was feeling surprisinly strong for how long we've been cutting my weight down. Before I moved on to calves, I decided to do a single set of spyder curls, to really isolate my biceps and make sure I was taking my shoulders out of the equation. Grabbed a 25lb bar, and knocked out 25 reps. I definitely could have got more, and next week I'll do them again on Tuesday after back but shoot for 35-50 reps.
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Can't you just buy that shit overseas?MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:08 pm Has anyone here carried their supplements on a plane with small bottles or containers. Im contemplating on taking my pre and whey (looks white aka looks like cocaine) when i go to turkey in one of my shaker bottles and my pre in 2 way bottle to store 1 scoop of whey and pre.
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Theres gnc there too actually and checked Turkey’s bodybuilding.com online store, but they dont sell all the same products as they sell here, which includes the stuff i buy, and dont taste as goodDesertbreh wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:31 pmCan't you just buy that shit overseas?MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:08 pm Has anyone here carried their supplements on a plane with small bottles or containers. Im contemplating on taking my pre and whey (looks white aka looks like cocaine) when i go to turkey in one of my shaker bottles and my pre in 2 way bottle to store 1 scoop of whey and pre.
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I think I'd rather eat some meh tasting whey than give the customs man some reason to detain me.MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:34 pmTheres gnc there too actually and checked Turkey’s bodybuilding.com online store, but they dont sell all the same products as they sell here, which includes the stuff i buy, and dont taste as good
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Id probably be fine if i show both my turkish and american passport in case it happens, who knows. Or wrap paint tape in the inner bottle so they dont see. Atleast i’ll get em for much cheaperDesertbreh wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:39 pmI think I'd rather eat some meh tasting whey than give the customs man some reason to detain me.MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:34 pm
Theres gnc there too actually and checked Turkey’s bodybuilding.com online store, but they dont sell all the same products as they sell here, which includes the stuff i buy, and dont taste as good
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I've never had a problem flying within the States with it, but I haven't tried international. I scoop as much as I'll need for my trip into a big ziplock back, and then I write "protein" or "pre-workout" on the bag with a marker. I'd done that in carry-ons and checked luggage both with no hassles from TSA.MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:08 pm Has anyone here carried their supplements on a plane with small bottles or containers. Im contemplating on taking my pre and whey (looks white aka looks like cocaine) when i go to turkey in one of my shaker bottles and my pre in 2 way bottle to store 1 scoop of whey and pre.
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In fact, the only time I ever got held up for supplements, was when I had a full unopened container of pre workout flying home from Vegas last year. They pulled me aside, swiped my hands with that card they put in the reader, swiped the canister a few times, and then sent me on my merry way.
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Smart idea is smartSAWCE wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:49 pmI've never had a problem flying within the States with it, but I haven't tried international. I scoop as much as I'll need for my trip into a big ziplock back, and then I write "protein" or "pre-workout" on the bag with a marker. I'd done that in carry-ons and checked luggage both with no hassles from TSA.MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:08 pm Has anyone here carried their supplements on a plane with small bottles or containers. Im contemplating on taking my pre and whey (looks white aka looks like cocaine) when i go to turkey in one of my shaker bottles and my pre in 2 way bottle to store 1 scoop of whey and pre.
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In fact, the only time I ever got held up for supplements, was when I had a full unopened container of pre workout flying home from Vegas last year. They pulled me aside, swiped my hands with that card they put in the reader, swiped the canister a few times, and then sent me on my merry way.
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Had a good shoulder workout last night, despite my back being trashed from working it the night before.
Smith machine pressed 175x10, 185x10, 195x10, then 205x7 racked the weight for 10 breaths then knocked out 3 more to complete my set.
DB side raises 35lb dumbbells for 12, 12, 9 reps then did a dropset to 18lb dumbbells for 18 reps.
Machine side raises 80lbs for 12, then 11 reps
Machine rear raises 70lbs for 12, 12, 12, then an all out set of 20.
Smith shrugs to finish up.. been going way lighter on these and making sure to hold the peak contraction and lower slowly since it's such a short ROM exercise. 155x 12, 12, 15.
Smith machine pressed 175x10, 185x10, 195x10, then 205x7 racked the weight for 10 breaths then knocked out 3 more to complete my set.
DB side raises 35lb dumbbells for 12, 12, 9 reps then did a dropset to 18lb dumbbells for 18 reps.
Machine side raises 80lbs for 12, then 11 reps
Machine rear raises 70lbs for 12, 12, 12, then an all out set of 20.
Smith shrugs to finish up.. been going way lighter on these and making sure to hold the peak contraction and lower slowly since it's such a short ROM exercise. 155x 12, 12, 15.
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Smarter if you write "Brotein"MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:53 pmSmart idea is smartSAWCE wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:49 pm
I've never had a problem flying within the States with it, but I haven't tried international. I scoop as much as I'll need for my trip into a big ziplock back, and then I write "protein" or "pre-workout" on the bag with a marker. I'd done that in carry-ons and checked luggage both with no hassles from TSA.
In fact, the only time I ever got held up for supplements, was when I had a full unopened container of pre workout flying home from Vegas last year. They pulled me aside, swiped my hands with that card they put in the reader, swiped the canister a few times, and then sent me on my merry way.
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Do you think you can OHP most of that Smith Machine Weight?SAWCE wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:54 pm Had a good shoulder workout last night, despite my back being trashed from working it the night before.
Smith machine pressed 175x10, 185x10, 195x10, then 205x7 racked the weight for 10 breaths then knocked out 3 more to complete my set.
DB side raises 35lb dumbbells for 12, 12, 9 reps then did a dropset to 18lb dumbbells for 18 reps.
Machine side raises 80lbs for 12, then 11 reps
Machine rear raises 70lbs for 12, 12, 12, then an all out set of 20.
Smith shrugs to finish up.. been going way lighter on these and making sure to hold the peak contraction and lower slowly since it's such a short ROM exercise. 155x 12, 12, 15.
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I think I could get at least 185 on OHP, but not sure for how many reps. I’ll have to look back at my old 531 log book and see what my best OHP on that was.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:17 amDo you think you can OHP most of that Smith Machine Weight?SAWCE wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:54 pm Had a good shoulder workout last night, despite my back being trashed from working it the night before.
Smith machine pressed 175x10, 185x10, 195x10, then 205x7 racked the weight for 10 breaths then knocked out 3 more to complete my set.
DB side raises 35lb dumbbells for 12, 12, 9 reps then did a dropset to 18lb dumbbells for 18 reps.
Machine side raises 80lbs for 12, then 11 reps
Machine rear raises 70lbs for 12, 12, 12, then an all out set of 20.
Smith shrugs to finish up.. been going way lighter on these and making sure to hold the peak contraction and lower slowly since it's such a short ROM exercise. 155x 12, 12, 15.
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Another solid back day last night. Got two more reps over last week on my weighted pull-ups. Four more reps on barbell rows from two weeks ago. Two more reps on pull-downs from two weeks ago. Added weight to both t-bar rows and cable pull overs. I threw in one set to failure of machine preacher curls too just to give my biceps a second stimulus for the week. I did the same with a triceps machine on Monday after hitting chest.
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I've been making progress and feel awesome. Now that I have proper form Im working on linear progression with starting strength...
Weight is the same but I'm way stronger and look/feel thinner.
As a bonus the tendonitis is way better today after being worse all week, but I've been sticking with the PT. Hopefully that means its working?
Weight is the same but I'm way stronger and look/feel thinner.
As a bonus the tendonitis is way better today after being worse all week, but I've been sticking with the PT. Hopefully that means its working?
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Nice. I was gonna ask how the gym was while you were absent from here. Do you take fish oil? I was getting some bad elbow pain but got back on 7ish grams of fish oil/EFA every day and it cleared right up.Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:09 pm I've been making progress and feel awesome. Now that I have proper form Im working on linear progression with starting strength...
Weight is the same but I'm way stronger and look/feel thinner.
As a bonus the tendonitis is way better today after being worse all week, but I've been sticking with the PT. Hopefully that means its working?
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I do sporadically. I also added a Turmeric/curcumin pill per doc's recommendation to help with inflammation.SAWCE wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:10 pmNice. I was gonna ask how the gym was while you were absent from here. Do you take fish oil? I was getting some bad elbow pain but got back on 7ish grams of fish oil/EFA every day and it cleared right up.Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:09 pm I've been making progress and feel awesome. Now that I have proper form Im working on linear progression with starting strength...
Weight is the same but I'm way stronger and look/feel thinner.
As a bonus the tendonitis is way better today after being worse all week, but I've been sticking with the PT. Hopefully that means its working?
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Supplement guys: n-acetylcysteine. Affordable and reputable source?
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You probably do lot more walking in Qatar to get somewhere as opposed to Murica where you essentially drive almost everywhere you go?Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Mon May 28, 2018 9:23 am My workouts have taken a major hit the past few weeks. As in not at all entering the gym.
But I was motivated today. I went in and started slow again.
As of today, I have managed to lose 30lbs on this deployment. I’m not even close to where I want to be overall. But it’s a pretty awesome feeling to know that I was able to lose so much this quickly. My goal was 20lbs and I’ve kicked its ass. A few more pounds and I’ll be below 200 for the first time in over two years. And amazingly enough even with zero lifting or cardio. I managed to lose another 5lbs. Im going to credit the walking I do and my diet which hasnt been too terrible. This was the kickstart I needed to get going again. 30lbs lost in just over 4 months. Lets see how far I can keep this going.
Same thing happens to me in Turkey, I only drive when I go somewhere far, and the majority of my time there is usually roadtrips. It’s easier to lose weight for me there than it is here, because I walk way more often, as I really have no other choice since driving, finding parking and find available spaces in paid garages is really irritating, it makes parking in DC feel like i’m in a suburb.
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Good doctor is good. Natural remedies ftw.Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:15 pmI do sporadically. I also added a Turmeric/curcumin pill per doc's recommendation to help with inflammation.
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NAC? For liver and stuff, right? Let me see what I have.Calvinball wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:23 pm Supplement guys: n-acetylcysteine. Affordable and reputable source?
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And potential mitochondrial diseases/disorders.SAWCE wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:30 pmNAC? For liver and stuff, right? Let me see what I have.Calvinball wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:23 pm Supplement guys: n-acetylcysteine. Affordable and reputable source?
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I didn't know it helped with that too, but I only use it for meat head liver protection again high androgen use. Mine is rolled into a comprehensive "organ defense" supplement I use, but I asked a chemist I trust what brand he would recommend or if something generic like that NOW brand is okay.
Have you looked at Ubiquinol with PQQ? I know that does some work down at the mitochondrial level.
Also, I have an article to send you. Chance of it being the same condition that your girl has is slim, but might be worth mentioning to the doctors.
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In4 squats450Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:09 pm I've been making progress and feel awesome. Now that I have proper form Im working on linear progression with starting strength...
Weight is the same but I'm way stronger and look/feel thinner.
As a bonus the tendonitis is way better today after being worse all week, but I've been sticking with the PT. Hopefully that means its working?
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FTFY.. ain't nobody in here using 2.5lb plates on their squat.Apex wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:05 pmIn4 squats455Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:09 pm I've been making progress and feel awesome. Now that I have proper form Im working on linear progression with starting strength...
Weight is the same but I'm way stronger and look/feel thinner.
As a bonus the tendonitis is way better today after being worse all week, but I've been sticking with the PT. Hopefully that means its working?