EPTTL Health and Fitness Initiative 2012 - Page 355
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Mementoss
Canada2595 Posts
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DimmuKlok
United States225 Posts
On November 02 2012 00:36 thedeadhaji wrote: Just wondering - anyone interested in a cycling thread in the subforum? (it's basically all I do these days) I love cycling! It's getting pretty cold here though so I don't go as much anymore. If there was a subforum I would definitely post my bike and whatnot. I'm sure we could find some stuff to talk about, so yea I'd be interested. | ||
zatic
Zurich15366 Posts
 Have done nothing but eating and sleeping the whole week and felt soooo energized and couldn't wait to get back at lifting. Back at the gym I couldn't not finish a single set of 5 of anything, even below my current SS weights. Shit is so frustrating. Nothing really to say here just wanted to vent. | ||
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Osmoses
Sweden5302 Posts
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KaoReal
Canada340 Posts
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Donkeys
Mexico308 Posts
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decafchicken
United States20166 Posts
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thedeadhaji
39489 Posts
On November 03 2012 00:03 phyre112 wrote: @Haji I'd like to get more into cycling and would probably participate in the thread... but it's too cold for cycling 8 months out of the year here =( On November 03 2012 09:46 DimmuKlok wrote: I love cycling! It's getting pretty cold here though so I don't go as much anymore. If there was a subforum I would definitely post my bike and whatnot. I'm sure we could find some stuff to talk about, so yea I'd be interested. Cool  I'm not particularly good at it or anything but I'll work on putting an OP together over the next few weeks. | ||
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funkie
Venezuela9376 Posts
get your shit together!!!!!! Last week of november is Picture Week motherfuckers | ||
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TheResidentEvil
United States991 Posts
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JingleHell
United States11308 Posts
On November 05 2012 14:18 TheResidentEvil wrote: was playing football (US) and my upper body got twisted with my foot stuck in mud. I sprained my ankle and I am on crutches. It will be 4-6 weeks before i can play again. I just hope i can walk soon so i can lift Just don't try to restart too soon and make it worse. Pain doesn't stop me from doing a damn thing, but injury can cause trouble, and if you try to work out too early you'll slow yourself way down at full recovery. | ||
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rEiGN~
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zatic
Zurich15366 Posts
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Ahzz
Finland780 Posts
102.5kg 3x5 squats 132.5kg x5 DL 45 kg 5/3/3 press 57.5 kg 3x5 bench @79-80kg BW, 187cm So far quite happy with my progress, seeing how I've been doing SS for 3 months or so, dunno if thats good or bad. Any opinions on weightlifting belts for squats and DL's? From what I hear, my lifts should be above bodyweight which they are... So far my progress has been very steady, DL increasing each time and squats almost every time. I vaguely remember advice that I should hold off additional equipment as long as I can, and once I start having trouble with my max load, I might add the belt? | ||
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phyre112
United States3090 Posts
On November 06 2012 01:32 Ahzz wrote: typical. I feel weak in the morning, can't eat much, had 5 hours of sleep and my nutrition during the weekend was average at best. Yet I do pretty good on my press and squat, and do more pullups than before lol. Never stay out of the gym if you feel like crap during the morning guys. 102.5kg 3x5 squats 132.5kg x5 DL 45 kg 5/3/3 press 57.5 kg 3x5 bench @79-80kg BW, 187cm So far quite happy with my progress, seeing how I've been doing SS for 3 months or so, dunno if thats good or bad. Any opinions on weightlifting belts for squats and DL's? From what I hear, my lifts should be above bodyweight which they are... So far my progress has been very steady, DL increasing each time and squats almost every time. I vaguely remember advice that I should hold off additional equipment as long as I can, and once I start having trouble with my max load, I might add the belt? Add a belt whenever you feel like you need a belt. But at the same time you do, start doing ab work. The belt I have is This recommended to me a few months back by dimsum, but I don't like it for squatting. It really limits my flexibility, so that I can "only" get parallel, when I'm used to doing an olympic style squat. It's awesome for front squats, presses, and any kind of pull off the floor though. | ||
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Risen
United States7927 Posts
Time to hit a 300x5 squat by February. 100lbs in three months. I got this. | ||
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sJarl
Iceland1699 Posts
Oh the glorious, delicious pain. | ||
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GoTuNk!
Chile4591 Posts
On November 06 2012 01:32 Ahzz wrote: typical. I feel weak in the morning, can't eat much, had 5 hours of sleep and my nutrition during the weekend was average at best. Yet I do pretty good on my press and squat, and do more pullups than before lol. Never stay out of the gym if you feel like crap during the morning guys. 102.5kg 3x5 squats 132.5kg x5 DL 45 kg 5/3/3 press 57.5 kg 3x5 bench @79-80kg BW, 187cm So far quite happy with my progress, seeing how I've been doing SS for 3 months or so, dunno if thats good or bad. Any opinions on weightlifting belts for squats and DL's? From what I hear, my lifts should be above bodyweight which they are... So far my progress has been very steady, DL increasing each time and squats almost every time. I vaguely remember advice that I should hold off additional equipment as long as I can, and once I start having trouble with my max load, I might add the belt? I think you shouldn't wear a belt never, unless u are injured or you want to lift more in a competition :p. Another exception could be if you wanna keep ur back fresh, like if u squat friday/deadlift saturday, u could wear a belt on friday and not use it on saturday. I've got a titan 10mm lever belt and I can definetately move more weight with it. IAP is terrible though, I'm eagerly waiting for my nose to bleed on a max deadlift attempt. I think it just happens to big guys though Today: Squat: 162,5kgx3x10 OHP: 65kgx3x10 Pull Ups: 25poundsx4x5, BW x 10 | ||
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hazelynut
United States2196 Posts
I've finally stuck to a plan (56 days now!!) and I think I see results. It's kind of hard to tell because I began as a "clothes skinny" person. I look reasonable with clothes and look OK without, just extra flab on stomach and thighs. After about a month, I didn't really notice any change in the mirror except for more muscular thighs and calves (which is .... uh... okay I guess, better than flab) and I actually weighed more than ever. It was a little disheartening until I wore my jeans and noticed they were loose 1-2 inches. These were jeans that I was afraid of not being able to wear after accidentally putting them in a dryer and also after a summer eating in NY. Took some before pictures in September and I plan to take an after picture at the end of November, when I go to IPL and proudly wear whatever I want. Will probably post both of those at the same time to (hopefully) show the most dramatic change. I'm pretty excited for it and it helps to have a goal in mind so I don't slack now that I know this is working I'm aiming to try to get Korean pop-star fitness, except healthier and more toned (think Yuri instead of Jessica!)Plan includes:
I'd be lying if I said I was feeling better than I ever before. I still have bad sleeping habits and I've always been "fit enough" to not have this increased state of fitness show much effect on my life. But I have SO MUCH more confidence and happiness about self-image, and now I know what it means to work really hard until you think you're going to drop dead (used to just do enough exercise to be "tired" and call it a day). This plan, unlike previous ones, is really maintainable too because I don't feel like I'm making many sacrifices -- I'm just working harder. Nights out just mean working harder during the week (Hi Zatic). I think the only negative change is that I count calories too much and mention it in conversations, makes me a pretty boring dinner-mate. Finding healthy food to eat when I'm lazier than usual is also tough. TLDR; being fit and working harder than before, finally see results! will post before and after at the end of November-- this whole post isn't really relevant to all you power-lifting dudes, but just wanted to share, cheer and be merry with y'all! wheeeee  | ||
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autoexec
United States530 Posts
Thanks in advance! Edit: Also is there any exercise in particular that works the chest a lot? It seems like that is what is holding me back from getting better bench press lifts so I would like to work on that before January. | ||
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