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AoN.DimSum
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States2983 Posts
October 09 2011 03:29 GMT
#12641
Does anyone wear compression shorts? I was thinking about buying some since I always pull up my shorts before a lift since it bothers me.
by my idol krokkis : "U better hope Finland wont have WCG next year and that I wont gain shitloads of skill, cause then I will wash ur mouth with soap, little man."
MeShiet
Profile Joined June 2010
Canada290 Posts
October 09 2011 03:58 GMT
#12642
Speaking of compression shorts, I think I've seen guys in the gym wear them under their shorts. Is that what they're for? I've kinda noticed that it's really annoying wearing loose fitting shorts when lifting because it gets in the way when the bar comes up but I don't see how having those would help unless you're supposed to wear just the compression shorts and nothing over it?
If you die this way, you won't live to tell anyone how you died
AoN.DimSum
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States2983 Posts
October 09 2011 04:27 GMT
#12643
Depends, most compression shorts are used to be under regular shorts I think. I want to just wear compression shorts.

found these on another forum: http://www.amazon.com/Eastbay-Compression-Track-Short-EVAPOR/dp/B004QOMK1S/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1318010861&sr=8-7
by my idol krokkis : "U better hope Finland wont have WCG next year and that I wont gain shitloads of skill, cause then I will wash ur mouth with soap, little man."
Malinor
Profile Joined November 2008
Germany4733 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-09 04:56:19
October 09 2011 04:49 GMT
#12644
I wear nothing but compression shorts for lifting. They will never rip, never get in the way of your squatting and are as comfortable as I can imagine. You might not look like the coolest guy in gym, but I guess that is the least of your concerns.
"Withstand. Suffer. Live as you must now live. There will, one day, be answer to this." ||| "A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It's the shit that happens while you're waiting for moments that never come."
Release
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States4397 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-09 05:07:17
October 09 2011 05:06 GMT
#12645
In general, compression shorts go under whatever you plan to wear. However, they can be worn solo, be wary because your balls will stick out and everyone will know how large/small you are.
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Energies
Profile Blog Joined September 2003
Australia3225 Posts
October 09 2011 05:07 GMT
#12646
I have 2 pairs of these things: [image loading]

But I still either wear some light track suit pants or very short running shorts over the top. To be honest I haven't used them in quite a while but I remember them being great for squats and deadlifts as it feels like it is keeping all your muscles tight. Great for cycling too.
"Everybody wanna be a bodybuilder but dont nobody wanna lift no heavy ass weight" - Ronnie Coleman.
geno
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States1404 Posts
October 09 2011 13:26 GMT
#12647
On October 09 2011 10:07 ShaLLoW[baY] wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2011 07:21 eshlow wrote:
Think of spreading the floor with your feet when you squat. That will help keep the knees out and not collapsing in.


Quick question:

My feet point outwards, and have my whole life. When I squat, it is physically impossible for my knees to track over my toes as a result, not because it's tight or difficult, but because I would have to actually break my ankle to make it happen.

It's basically that, where when someone normally does squats their knees and toes point forwards, my knees point forwards and toes point outwards, but with absolutely no discomfort. I've walked like this my whole life, tried physio and whatnot, and basically been told that I'd need to get my ankles broken and re-set to fix it.

Have you ever encountered/heard of anything like this? I always get told that my *insert muscle here* is overtight and causing my feet to turn out, but doing the stretches and whatever prescribed over years haven't changed much of anything. My hip flexors are tight and I'm working to improve that, as well as 'opening up' my hips more at the bottom of squats so I can sit lower.

My brother has this as well, I think the term is knock knees? We're both more beginner than anyone though, so no help here, lol. I'm interested in an answer for this as well though. He's always been worried about it and it would be nice to know how common it is / if any corrections or changes should be made to the exercises (particularly squats) because of it.
eshlow
Profile Joined June 2008
United States5210 Posts
October 09 2011 16:44 GMT
#12648
Compression shorts may or may not have some ergogenic effects... I'm nto sure I haven't looked at the studies for a while. I think they may help venous return to the heart or something like that.
Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength
eshlow
Profile Joined June 2008
United States5210 Posts
October 09 2011 16:46 GMT
#12649
On October 09 2011 10:07 ShaLLoW[baY] wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 09 2011 07:21 eshlow wrote:
Think of spreading the floor with your feet when you squat. That will help keep the knees out and not collapsing in.


Quick question:

My feet point outwards, and have my whole life. When I squat, it is physically impossible for my knees to track over my toes as a result, not because it's tight or difficult, but because I would have to actually break my ankle to make it happen.

It's basically that, where when someone normally does squats their knees and toes point forwards, my knees point forwards and toes point outwards, but with absolutely no discomfort. I've walked like this my whole life, tried physio and whatnot, and basically been told that I'd need to get my ankles broken and re-set to fix it.

Have you ever encountered/heard of anything like this? I always get told that my *insert muscle here* is overtight and causing my feet to turn out, but doing the stretches and whatever prescribed over years haven't changed much of anything. My hip flexors are tight and I'm working to improve that, as well as 'opening up' my hips more at the bottom of squats so I can sit lower.


Is this because of your ankles pointing out (e.g. your feet are very flat) or because you have valgus knees/knock knees or very tight hips, or what?

There may be a lot of different factors involved, but obviously keep them over your feet as much as possible... or at least in a straight line where they don't collapse in.

Knees collapsing in is one of the worst movement patterns you can teach yourself.
Overcoming Gravity: A Systematic Approach to Gymnastics and Bodyweight Strength
yeahitsyarn
Profile Joined September 2011
8 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-09 19:40:35
October 09 2011 19:40 GMT
#12650
Long time lurker, time for me to actually hold myself responsible for my Goals and workouts.

yeahitsyarn
Height: 6'0" || Weight: 195 lbs
Starting Date: 9/19/2011 || Goal Date: 12/15/2011
Weight Goals: 205-210, I obviously have some fat to lose, but am more interested in Novice Progression
Training Goals: Gain strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Nutrition Goals: Eat healthier and Enough to Gain Weight to make my weight goals, Do not want to gain rediculous ammounts of weight but "just enough" to get strength goals and beyond

Have been on and off With SS since around july, but have just started to make it serious. Earlier i was very concerned with squat form, as of late I have been actively remembering knees out and hip drive, I just purchased Rogue Do-Wins and love them can really feel the difference over Vibrams.

9/19 Working Sets
Body Weight:198
Squat: 135
OHP: 110
PC:Form work
Bench: 170
DL: 225

Last workout (10/9/2011)
BW:195 : / * see below
Squat:245
OHP:142
PC:135 Sticking here on form, Just starting to get confident in it
Bench: 190
DL:285

*Last week just started Fit Day PC and weighing food very conciously, on Workout Days eating 4k Calories with average of 200g Protein, and on Non Workout days between 3.3k and 3.5k with 200g Protein, Lost one pound, probably no actual change in weight, Going to Bump up 500 Cals next week.

Weight myself in the morning after going to the bathroom

Strength goals(these goals were set in August, so I shall keep them)
12/15/2011 These are working sets for Starting Strenght 3x5 (3 sets of 5)
BW: 200-210
Squat:315
OHP: 150
PC: become Very confident on form
Bench:200
DL:350

Once these goals are reached I shall "reward" myself and buy a prowler so i can kill myself
BouBou.865
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands814 Posts
October 09 2011 22:05 GMT
#12651
Just a quick update guys; End November (the thirtieth day) we shall post pictures. It seems better to move this to late December though, so all the New Years resolutions people get inspired. Your thoughts?
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discodancer
Profile Joined September 2011
United States280 Posts
October 10 2011 00:46 GMT
#12652
I've always made fun of people that work out instead of doing actual sports, but I am in a pretty pitiful shape atm. I used to do a lot of running almost daily and muay thai probably 3 times a week but that was a long time ago. Here I am now, skinny as fuck, 6.3 174 pounds. I have a belief that no matter what kind of food I consume I don't gain any weight. I get heart palpitations once in a while, no idea if that's related to coffee or stress in general. Had anxiety disorder for a few years. So any tips on gaining weight? Would like to see results within 2-3 months.

No idea how much I bench, probably no less than 80kg. Don't think I ever did any other exercise besides like dumbbells ( I think I can still do 40 pound ones 10-15x each 3 sets, but I fell like they are a bit heavy)
emperorchampion
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada9496 Posts
October 10 2011 03:43 GMT
#12653
On October 10 2011 09:46 discodancer wrote:
I've always made fun of people that work out instead of doing actual sports, but I am in a pretty pitiful shape atm. I used to do a lot of running almost daily and muay thai probably 3 times a week but that was a long time ago. Here I am now, skinny as fuck, 6.3 174 pounds. I have a belief that no matter what kind of food I consume I don't gain any weight. I get heart palpitations once in a while, no idea if that's related to coffee or stress in general. Had anxiety disorder for a few years. So any tips on gaining weight? Would like to see results within 2-3 months.

No idea how much I bench, probably no less than 80kg. Don't think I ever did any other exercise besides like dumbbells ( I think I can still do 40 pound ones 10-15x each 3 sets, but I fell like they are a bit heavy)


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Anabolicqt
Profile Joined March 2011
United States69 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-10 04:16:08
October 10 2011 03:43 GMT
#12654
Gonna start doing weighted dips and pullups. What do you guys suggest for a durable belt that can hold a decent amount of weights?
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Release
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States4397 Posts
October 10 2011 04:38 GMT
#12655
How many chin-ups should i be able to do before i add weight?
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infinity21 *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada6683 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-10 04:57:44
October 10 2011 04:52 GMT
#12656
On October 10 2011 13:38 Release wrote:
How many chin-ups should i be able to do before i add weight?

I think it's a personal choice. I believe Rip says 15+ before adding weight but I started adding weight at 7~8 (165 BW). Now at 170-175lb BW, I can do BW+20x3x5 but can only do 12 BW chin-ups in one go so take it for what it's worth.
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phyre112
Profile Joined August 2009
United States3090 Posts
October 10 2011 04:54 GMT
#12657
On October 10 2011 09:46 discodancer wrote:
I've always made fun of people that work out instead of doing actual sports, but I am in a pretty pitiful shape atm. I used to do a lot of running almost daily and muay thai probably 3 times a week but that was a long time ago. Here I am now, skinny as fuck, 6.3 174 pounds. I have a belief that no matter what kind of food I consume I don't gain any weight. I get heart palpitations once in a while, no idea if that's related to coffee or stress in general. Had anxiety disorder for a few years. So any tips on gaining weight? Would like to see results within 2-3 months.

No idea how much I bench, probably no less than 80kg. Don't think I ever did any other exercise besides like dumbbells ( I think I can still do 40 pound ones 10-15x each 3 sets, but I fell like they are a bit heavy)


I'd say that lifting is at least as difficult as any other sport out there. It's also intensely personal - in basketball, you can get better by learning to work with your team. In lifting, if you aren't improving it's 100% because of what YOU are or are not doing.

I'm the same size as you (6'3 175ish) and I'll tell you that while you CAN gain weight, it's a disgusting amount of food for guys our size. 3500 calories a day to put on weight, at least 3000 just to maintain it. Milk is your best friend - and you'll really be stuffing yourself every meal even then. It's why I couldn't stick with leangains - I'm actually not capable of eating 2k calories in one sitting no matter the source, it was painful to attempt. Amazing cutting program, TERRIBLE bulking program.
n.DieJokes
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States3443 Posts
October 10 2011 06:35 GMT
#12658
I've been working out for the better part of six years, today was the first time I looked in the mirror and thought hey, I look kind of cut. Thanks thread ^_^ Tip: I started drinking lots of milk since I can't afford protein power/bars and I figured milk protein is better than nothing. I thinks its really helped
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decafchicken
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
United States20141 Posts
October 10 2011 06:53 GMT
#12659
Milk > protein shakes. Chocolate milk > most post workout shakes/meals.
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
infinity21 *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada6683 Posts
October 10 2011 06:58 GMT
#12660
I like choco milk + whey cause I'm lactose intolerant. Can't drink more than 1L of milk per day or it gets ugly
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