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On October 15 2011 08:56 Kamais_Ookin wrote:Show nested quote +On September 15 2011 10:29 Kamais_Ookin wrote:On August 15 2011 16:25 Kamais_Ookin wrote:
I just started the SL Regime today. I weigh 120 pounds and am 18 years old. My goal is to gain weight, hopefully 20+ pounds and also be able to progressively do a lot of weight on the exercises ofc.
I'm going to give an update every month on whether or not i've gained any weight and the amount of weight i'm lifting.
Currently starting at the lowest pretty much to get used to it and practice technique:
1. 45lb squat
2. 45lb bench press
3. 50lb barbell row
4. 45lb overhead press
5. 50lb deadlift Here is my first month progress since the beginning, now I do: 1. 130lb squat 5x5 2. 80lb bench press 5x5 3. 95lb barbell row 5x5 4. 75lb overhead 5x5 5. 120lb deadlift 1x5 I've also gained 10 pounds in my first month so now I weight 130lbs. I'm really happy with my progress. The only muscle that didn't grow that much is my balls and I really need bigger ones to ask this cute girl out on a date, it's my first time.  Here is my second month progress I'm currently on now: 1. 175lb squat 5x5 (not much progress because of groin strain  ) 2. 120lb bench press 5x5 3. 135lb barbell row 5x5 4. 95lb overhead 5x5 5. 205 deadlift 1x5 I've gained yet another 10 pounds so now I'm on 140lbs. I have Crohn's Disease and I have a lot of trouble eating a lot but I have a goal, and as a man I intend to fulfill it no matter what it takes. This is my favorite thread in TL and I would like to personally thank everyone who has helped me (especially eshlow, me <3 him) and the motivation I get from seeing other people's results. Here is my third month progress I'm currently on now:
1. 185lb Squat 5x5 (deloaded because of strain and now here)
2. 155lb Bench Press 5x5
3. 15lb Chin-ups 3x5
4. 12.5lb Pull-ups 3x5
5. 105lb Overhead 5x5
6. 275lb Deadlift 1x5
I've gained 5lbs since the previous month so now I'm on 145lbs. I decided to take out Barbell Rows because I don't like them very much and replaced it with weighted chins and pulls. I've kind of stalled on those though until my dip belt arrives in a week or 2. I'm really happy with my progress and I'm hoping for 3 plates (315lb) deadlift before Christmas break and 225lb squats. Weight gain has slowed down but it's still going up so I'm not complaining about it much and thanks for everyone who supports/helps me!
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Nice work guys keep it up!
I just finished my third week of going to the gym (doing SS). I really didn't think I'd hit any of my targets today but it actually felt easier than my lifts two days ago. It's amazing how quickly the body recovers/responds. I've started doing front squats instead of back squats because I have some serious flexibility/mobility issues and fornt squats feel better on my hips.
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like a baws decaf. nice lifts.
FUUU. today felt awful. its probably because of the drinking and dancing until 3am on saturday >_<. cant help it when one of my friends turns 21.
tried to squat BW(195lb) for the first time. felt awful during second set but persevered, ended up going 5/5/5/5/4. my knees felt alittle weird through the whole thing so I am going to try the same weight next session.
nailed the 195lb deadlift though. I guess its finally time for my DL and squat to desync.
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also nice gains for the guy above. that deadlift =P. hope I can get up there. gonna have to take a 2week break during winter break since Im goin back home. hope it doesnt stunt my progress much.
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Hey guys I've just started going to the gym and I've found my left side is noticely weaker then my right. As in I can do weight 10-30 lbs heavier with my right side (depending on the exercise). Is my best solution to just do isolation workouts on my left till it catches up? Thanks!
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On November 15 2011 08:02 NeedsmoreCELLTECH wrote:Show nested quote +On November 15 2011 07:38 Crawler wrote:On November 15 2011 04:56 FFGenerations wrote:
1) make sure u are leaning right back in ur squat (knees BACK over your heels and not forward), this will activate ur legs slightly differently (u will feel it). just try and make sure uv been leaning back on your heels enough
http://imgur.com/JOK7T like this? o.O How is it even possible? But I agree that my squat really needs some help, I do all 25 squats ( 5x5 ) every time differently, trying to adjust myself but just can't find that right method. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/tya4bbig.jpg <--- pic is not entirely from the side, but you get the idea. The bar stays above the MIDDLE of your foot, which means that the weight stays on the middle of your foot. You can't do stupid stuff with your knees as long as the bar is plumb on the middle of the foot. Would love to see a deeper squat, but he's wearing running shoes so what do I expect. Also Zafrumi, what are your current lifts?
Squat: 132.5kgx5
Deadlift: 167.5kgx5
Bench: 85kgx5
Press: 62.5kgx5ish
Front squat: 107.5kgx5
Body weight: 85kg
I'm still trying to cut bodyfat so progress is slow (and i had to skip last week's workouts )
Going for 90kg bench on friday which should be pretty easy tbh as i didnt struggle at all with 85. I'm also hoping to get 110kg fs and 170kg deadlift (2xbw!) this week. We'll see!
How about you?
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On November 15 2011 16:15 Zafrumi wrote:Squat: 132.5kgx5 Deadlift: 167.5kgx5 Bench: 85kgx5 Press: 62.5kgx5ish Front squat: 107.5kgx5 Body weight: 85kg I'm still trying to cut bodyfat so progress is slow (and i had to skip last week's workouts ) Going for 90kg bench on friday which should be pretty easy tbh as i didnt struggle at all with 85. I'm also hoping to get 110kg fs and 170kg deadlift (2xbw!) this week. We'll see! How about you?
I'm on:
Squat: 90kg x5
Bench: 67,5 x5
Deadlift: 120kg x5
Press: 47,5kg x5
Bodyweight: 85ish? 1.96 though.
Still underweight, so I can continue eating everything in sight Trying real hard to improve fast, some guys here get such sick gains Like 140kilo deadlift in 3-4 months, herpderp.
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Sick deadlift decaf.
and great job Kamais, Zafrumi and NeedsmoreCELLTECH. Your numbers are great. Keep training hard.
Keep us updated with your progress!!
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done an hour of stretching while on the phone to grandmother lol nice
then a few very light squats to test out my form. almost fell over backwards trying to lean back on my heels lol
noticed recently that my "shitty forearm" pain is happening when i go to squat, when i grip the bar tight (narrow grip) then move under it. think its definately trapped medial from the way it happens (much easier to consider it in this form rather than when pressing/chinning)
will go book a doctor after i eat
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On November 16 2011 00:10 FFGenerations wrote:
done an hour of stretching while on the phone to grandmother lol nice
then a few very light squats to test out my form. almost fell over backwards trying to lean back on my heels lol
noticed recently that my "shitty forearm" pain is happening when i go to squat, when i grip the bar tight (narrow grip) then move under it. think its definately trapped medial from the way it happens (much easier to consider it in this form rather than when pressing/chinning)
will go book a doctor after i eat
You don't lean on your heels with squats, you're on the middle of the foot. It may feel different though.
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3x5 with 145kg deadlift. New PR, me gusta. (Felt really easy, apart from grip.)
Grip is starting to fail. Need to get my hands on chalk.
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On November 16 2011 02:28 NeedsmoreCELLTECH wrote:Show nested quote +On November 16 2011 00:10 FFGenerations wrote:
done an hour of stretching while on the phone to grandmother lol nice
then a few very light squats to test out my form. almost fell over backwards trying to lean back on my heels lol
noticed recently that my "shitty forearm" pain is happening when i go to squat, when i grip the bar tight (narrow grip) then move under it. think its definately trapped medial from the way it happens (much easier to consider it in this form rather than when pressing/chinning)
will go book a doctor after i eat You don't lean on your heels with squats, you're on the middle of the foot. It may feel different though.
mm i need to practice ahaha. you'd think i'd practiced enough but nOOOOOOO
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Today's workout:
Rack pulls: 190kg x 2, 210kg x 1, 230kg x 1, 245kg x 1 and 250kg x 1.
I'm coming for you guys!
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Weird question: Are you supposed to have a tightly closed fist around the bar when doing deadlifts? I don't seem to have the strength to keep my grip closed, I just keep it locked in an half open position with my fingers wrapped around it and space between the bar and palm.
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that sounds kinda right andyjay, they say you get damaged hands if you grip it tight because itll just drag down to your position anyway. google answers this iirc
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Yeah google seems to think it's ok, people are calling it a hook grip.
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On November 16 2011 06:44 AndyJay wrote:
Yeah google seems to think it's ok, people are calling it a hook grip.
A hook grip is where you wrap your first two fingers around your thumb. Not sure what you're doing is called.
Squeezing the bar makes me *feel* stronger though.
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On November 16 2011 06:44 AndyJay wrote:
Yeah google seems to think it's ok, people are calling it a hook grip.
If you are having trouble holding the bar make sure you are using chalk, if you still have trouble have your "off-hand" facing palm out (mixed grip). You want to use double overhand as much as possible, only use mixed grip when necessary. Grip strength increases as you increase the weight. You should always be grabbing the bar at the base of the fingers, or else the bar will just slid down your hand, causing major caluses and tearing skin.
A hook grip is slightly different, that's when you have the thumb tucked under index and middle finger. You can use if for dl's but it is more for olympic lifts.
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On November 16 2011 00:10 FFGenerations wrote:
done an hour of stretching while on the phone to grandmother lol nice
then a few very light squats to test out my form. almost fell over backwards trying to lean back on my heels lol
noticed recently that my "shitty forearm" pain is happening when i go to squat, when i grip the bar tight (narrow grip) then move under it. think its definately trapped medial from the way it happens (much easier to consider it in this form rather than when pressing/chinning)
will go book a doctor after i eat
Do you squat with thumbs on top? In any case, make sure your wrists are straight and there is no weight from the bar supported by your hands, it should all be on your back.
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On November 15 2011 15:52 teamamerica wrote:
Hey guys I've just started going to the gym and I've found my left side is noticely weaker then my right. As in I can do weight 10-30 lbs heavier with my right side (depending on the exercise). Is my best solution to just do isolation workouts on my left till it catches up? Thanks!
No.
Do Starting Strength (barbell training), found in the General Training Thread. Make sure to start at a weight where the bar speed slows down (as described in the book), and work up from there.
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Lifted today after maxing out deadlift yesterday lol. Snatched up to 65 then CJ a massive 82 and a few FS at 185lbs. Could barely get the bar off the ground but i felt better afterwards.
Almost killed a kid that was bitching at another kid who was actually deadlifting properly. God damn punks go back to your machine press.
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