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On January 28 2013 22:32 Deadeight wrote:Show nested quote +On January 28 2013 11:56 phyre112 wrote:On January 28 2013 09:25 Deadeight wrote:
Edit: Realised you probably meant lbs not kg.
Still, jealous of the Venison. I might get some from the market this week, but it's not exactly cheap. Mine was free, my dad shot two deer this hunting season, so he had over a hundred pounds of it, and he gave me some. Yes, I meant pounds, considering that my PR deadlift is only 155-160kg (can't even remember...) Either way, I didn't get close to it. Mutliple injuries started acting up even at 60kg, and I didn't want to push it. Less injuries than the last time I tried to deadlift though, so I'll keep trying. Yeah I remembered you possibly had a hernia in your hip. Are all the injuries from lifting? Venison here is all farmed really, as much as an undomesticated animal can be. They live in herds which are owned and partly cared for, and then they just shoot them, but ofc you can only shoot one at a time because after the first shot the others get spoiled with adrenaline etc. So it all ends up rather expensive, like $70/kg for a decent cut.
I don't think lifting is the cause of any of them, I think they're all caused by other things in my daily life but were exacerbated by lifting. They were mostly small, nagging things that I thought I could push through (because I have pushed through so many other nagging things) and it turned out I couldn't.
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Hey guys, I just started stronglifts 5x5 a couple of weeks ago, and seem to be doing ok, except for one thing:
I cannot press 25 kg over my head. It's pretty embarrassing xD
I'm starting to think there is a whole muscle in my arms that is entirely missing, or something to that effect. The critical point is when my arms are at 90 degrees, like this: |_O_| ; that is when I loose all the strength and the point where I can not complete the reps anymore. If I somehow cross that point I can make it all the way up no problem. Today I made 5, 4, then 2 reps, and in the face of complete failure, I lowered the weight to 22.5 kg and still could only complete 4 and 4.
I started doing the reps standing, but I found myself arching my back to push the weight over the critical point, which I think is bad form, so instead I changed to doing them sitting in a place where there is a straight back support.
So, any advice you guys can give me to get this going? I started adding abs exercises to my workouts, because I feel that might help strenghten my body overall. Can anyone recommend some additional exercise to train whatever muscle is that is completely failing me?
If it is any help, I am 1m 85, weight 75 kg and I never lifted a weight before in my life prior to doing this. The rest of the lifts I have no problem with, I'm just trying to get the form right and I can complete the whole 5x5 with barely any problem. I'm currently at 37.5 squat, 27.5 bench press, 50 deadlift, 37.5 barbell row.
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I apologize in advance for the shameless self-brag. Today I went suit shopping, and when they measured my pants I was watching myself in the mirror for some time. My forearms are freaking jacked, every muscle is defined and lots of veins are showing. If someone had told me two years ago, oh my.
In my opinion it is all in the weighted Chin Ups and Dips. Just do them religiously and good things will happen.
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my gf just got me these
![[image loading]](http://www.titlemma.com/images/product/600x600/EVAWW-5_1.jpg)
I almost cried, and then called her and told her that I loved her <3.
she gets me, you know? my lifting and all.
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On January 29 2013 05:19 Ender985 wrote:
Hey guys, I just started stronglifts 5x5 a couple of weeks ago, and seem to be doing ok, except for one thing:
I cannot press 25 kg over my head. It's pretty embarrassing xD
I'm starting to think there is a whole muscle in my arms that is entirely missing, or something to that effect. The critical point is when my arms are at 90 degrees, like this: |_O_| ; that is when I loose all the strength and the point where I can not complete the reps anymore. If I somehow cross that point I can make it all the way up no problem. Today I made 5, 4, then 2 reps, and in the face of complete failure, I lowered the weight to 22.5 kg and still could only complete 4 and 4.
I started doing the reps standing, but I found myself arching my back to push the weight over the critical point, which I think is bad form, so instead I changed to doing them sitting in a place where there is a straight back support.
So, any advice you guys can give me to get this going? I started adding abs exercises to my workouts, because I feel that might help strenghten my body overall. Can anyone recommend some additional exercise to train whatever muscle is that is completely failing me?
If it is any help, I am 1m 85, weight 75 kg and I never lifted a weight before in my life prior to doing this. The rest of the lifts I have no problem with, I'm just trying to get the form right and I can complete the whole 5x5 with barely any problem. I'm currently at 37.5 squat, 27.5 bench press, 50 deadlift, 37.5 barbell row.
Keep standing, and find a weight you can do 3 sets of 5 at, after that, instead of adding weight try working up to 3 sets of 7 slowly (might mean 1 extra rep on each set from one workout to the next, might mean one rep on one of the sets every workout for 3 workouts before you get there, press is tricky) before you add weight to the bar. Also, make sure the bar is as close to your face as possible, if you press it out in front even a little bit you will have massive problems (right around the point you say you have problems at)
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So today I did my first day of Smolov Jr for bench, then did squats.
BS: 5-10-9 @ 150kg
I wanted 3x5 but epically misjudged the weight I should do it at.
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HO BOY JUST HIT 225 3x5 SQUATS LIKE NOBODIES BUSINESS. SHIT WAS SO CASH. SO PUMPED.
DON'T EVEN CARE, NO TIME TO CELEBRATE, GOT NEW GOALS.
01/28/13 || 03/29/13
Bodyweight: 230 to 220
(in reps of 5)
Squat: 225 to 275
Deadlift: 285 to 325
Bench Press: 165 to 185
Press: 105 to 135
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On January 29 2013 05:45 GuiltyJerk wrote:Show nested quote +On January 29 2013 05:19 Ender985 wrote:
Hey guys, I just started stronglifts 5x5 a couple of weeks ago, and seem to be doing ok, except for one thing:
I cannot press 25 kg over my head. It's pretty embarrassing xD
I'm starting to think there is a whole muscle in my arms that is entirely missing, or something to that effect. The critical point is when my arms are at 90 degrees, like this: |_O_| ; that is when I loose all the strength and the point where I can not complete the reps anymore. If I somehow cross that point I can make it all the way up no problem. Today I made 5, 4, then 2 reps, and in the face of complete failure, I lowered the weight to 22.5 kg and still could only complete 4 and 4.
I started doing the reps standing, but I found myself arching my back to push the weight over the critical point, which I think is bad form, so instead I changed to doing them sitting in a place where there is a straight back support.
So, any advice you guys can give me to get this going? I started adding abs exercises to my workouts, because I feel that might help strenghten my body overall. Can anyone recommend some additional exercise to train whatever muscle is that is completely failing me?
If it is any help, I am 1m 85, weight 75 kg and I never lifted a weight before in my life prior to doing this. The rest of the lifts I have no problem with, I'm just trying to get the form right and I can complete the whole 5x5 with barely any problem. I'm currently at 37.5 squat, 27.5 bench press, 50 deadlift, 37.5 barbell row.
Keep standing, and find a weight you can do 3 sets of 5 at, after that, instead of adding weight try working up to 3 sets of 7 slowly (might mean 1 extra rep on each set from one workout to the next, might mean one rep on one of the sets every workout for 3 workouts before you get there, press is tricky) before you add weight to the bar. Also, make sure the bar is as close to your face as possible, if you press it out in front even a little bit you will have massive problems (right around the point you say you have problems at)
sounds like youre doing just fine! keep it up, and in a few weeks or months you literally will discover muscles you never knew you had
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monday
ohp 50kg 6, 40kg 3x10
pclean 60kg 5x3 + . guy came over and told me to keep my head up on liftoff as i always looked down. insta mega improvement
squat 70kg 9-11
bad recovery for today, will try to eat like a maniac tomorrow :/ need to buy some more meat been living off like 20g protein a
day
also quit smoking last night, was fucked this morning* but 100% fine rest of day (wtf)
*only thing that saved me was having watched star wars recently, i played out the constant thoughts into a lightsabre battle, so whenever i think of smoking i just switch to a lightsabre battle. which distracts me
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On January 29 2013 09:15 FFGenerations wrote:
monday
ohp 50kg 6, 40kg 3x10
pclean 60kg 5x3 + . guy came over and told me to keep my head up on liftoff as i always looked down. insta mega improvement
squat 70kg 9-11
bad recovery for today, will try to eat like a maniac tomorrow :/ need to buy some more meat been living off like 20g protein a
day
also quit smoking last night, was fucked this morning* but 100% fine rest of day (wtf)
*only thing that saved me was having watched star wars recently, i played out the constant thoughts into a lightsabre battle, so whenever i think of smoking i just switch to a lightsabre battle. which distracts me
My lifting bro is currently a month off of smoking.
He said going absolute ham (no pun intended) on eating fucking everything really helps distract him.
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such a good day today!
I went into the gym and was super scared of my injury coming back, but I went in with high hopes and a good-rounded mood.
Back Squat:
40kg x 1 x 10, 70kg x 1 x 5, 80kg x 1 x 5, 100kg x 1 x 5, and the end of this set I was feeling some discomfort, but I did the reps slow and steady. I was aiming at not doing any rushed movements and whatnot.
Dips (+5kg) 10-10-10-10-10
Hanging Leg Raise (+5kg): 12-12-12-12
It felt so nice to get back into the gym, gonna keep doing some slow squats and see how I progress. Cheers.
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Man today was terrible. My back was hurting from being in a car for a lengthy amount of time yesterday. Also, going into lifting this afternoon all I had eaten all day was a salad and a glass of milk -__- Needless to say I had no energy whatsoever.
Bench Press: 5x155, 4x165, 3x175, 2x185, 1x200
Back Squat: 5x225, 4x245, 3x265, 2x275, 1x285 I tried 300 for my last one and failed 
Glute Ham Raise: x8, x8, x8
Bodyweight Dips: x15, x15, x18 (Failure)
Upright Row: 12x60, 10x70, 10x70
Did some bodyweight abdominal stuff and agility drills. I was lightheaded the whole time. Also, my family had a guest over and I had to be polite and stay and talk. I need to go to bed to get some sleep and I still have a bunch of homework that is due tomorrow Not a good day at all. Hopefully tomorrow will be better if I can get some food in me before lifting :/
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On January 29 2013 05:19 Ender985 wrote:
Hey guys, I just started stronglifts 5x5 a couple of weeks ago, and seem to be doing ok, except for one thing:
I cannot press 25 kg over my head. It's pretty embarrassing xD
I'm starting to think there is a whole muscle in my arms that is entirely missing, or something to that effect. The critical point is when my arms are at 90 degrees, like this: |_O_| ; that is when I loose all the strength and the point where I can not complete the reps anymore. If I somehow cross that point I can make it all the way up no problem. Today I made 5, 4, then 2 reps, and in the face of complete failure, I lowered the weight to 22.5 kg and still could only complete 4 and 4.
I started doing the reps standing, but I found myself arching my back to push the weight over the critical point, which I think is bad form, so instead I changed to doing them sitting in a place where there is a straight back support.
So, any advice you guys can give me to get this going? I started adding abs exercises to my workouts, because I feel that might help strenghten my body overall. Can anyone recommend some additional exercise to train whatever muscle is that is completely failing me?
If it is any help, I am 1m 85, weight 75 kg and I never lifted a weight before in my life prior to doing this. The rest of the lifts I have no problem with, I'm just trying to get the form right and I can complete the whole 5x5 with barely any problem. I'm currently at 37.5 squat, 27.5 bench press, 50 deadlift, 37.5 barbell row.
You sound like an average starter  Just keep up on lifting, make sure you get ample recovery time between sets and even between lifting days, and for overhead press keep the bar on a set path going up. You want to move your head back out of the way as you start the lift, then as you make it over your head, position your head under the bar and drive the weight up. Also reach up as high as you can at the top of the lift, especially when you first start, always keep good range of motion (ROM) or you won't have it later on.
Well it is about time i made one of these. Just got over a 5 day cold so here is to getting back into my routine!
Current
Back Squat- 255lbsx1
Bench Press- 240lbsx1
Power Clean- 215lbsx1
Overhead Press- 160lbsx2
(these are not necessarily my maxes, just what i have lifted so far. I figure i should set a first goal then work off of those 1rm)
Goals
Back Squat- 280lbsx1
Bench Press- 255lbsx1
Power Clean- 235lbsx1
Overhead Press- 185lbsx1
I would like to make these goals by March 1st, but if i fail that no later then March 15th.
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Literally looking and feeling better with every week that goes by. Getting a pair of retarded calves as well; never knew there were that many different muscles there. Fuck yeah I love PHAT :D
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Pull-ups 52.5lb 5,5,4.8 (nose at the bar)
Bench 180lb 3x5
Bulgarian Split Squat 45lb I wanted to try these after seeing a suggestion for people with back problems while squatting. I gotta say I felt really good doing these which is nice as I still get some discomfort doing a normal back squat at 135 -.- Gonna try to work on these and see how it goes.
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On January 29 2013 05:45 GuiltyJerk wrote:Show nested quote +On January 29 2013 05:19 Ender985 wrote:
Hey guys, I just started stronglifts 5x5 a couple of weeks ago, and seem to be doing ok, except for one thing:
I cannot press 25 kg over my head. It's pretty embarrassing xD
I'm starting to think there is a whole muscle in my arms that is entirely missing, or something to that effect. The critical point is when my arms are at 90 degrees, like this: |_O_| ; that is when I loose all the strength and the point where I can not complete the reps anymore. If I somehow cross that point I can make it all the way up no problem. Today I made 5, 4, then 2 reps, and in the face of complete failure, I lowered the weight to 22.5 kg and still could only complete 4 and 4.
I started doing the reps standing, but I found myself arching my back to push the weight over the critical point, which I think is bad form, so instead I changed to doing them sitting in a place where there is a straight back support.
So, any advice you guys can give me to get this going? I started adding abs exercises to my workouts, because I feel that might help strenghten my body overall. Can anyone recommend some additional exercise to train whatever muscle is that is completely failing me?
If it is any help, I am 1m 85, weight 75 kg and I never lifted a weight before in my life prior to doing this. The rest of the lifts I have no problem with, I'm just trying to get the form right and I can complete the whole 5x5 with barely any problem. I'm currently at 37.5 squat, 27.5 bench press, 50 deadlift, 37.5 barbell row.
Keep standing, and find a weight you can do 3 sets of 5 at, after that, instead of adding weight try working up to 3 sets of 7 slowly (might mean 1 extra rep on each set from one workout to the next, might mean one rep on one of the sets every workout for 3 workouts before you get there, press is tricky) before you add weight to the bar. Also, make sure the bar is as close to your face as possible, if you press it out in front even a little bit you will have massive problems (right around the point you say you have problems at)
That's pretty good advice. Also:
- Keep your shoulders externally rotated. to do this you have to have the right grip on the bar, and pull your elbows down and in.
- Engage your back muscles. The shoulder rotation really helps with this.
- Push "up" not "forward" and not "out", don't let your elbows sneak out even if it seems easier. It isn't, and it will hurt your progress long-term.
- really engage the glutes and core. Some amount of leaning back is acceptable, but if you're squeezing these two, you won't be able to bend too far.
- Push your head through your arms in the last ~1/4 of the lift to make yourself lock it out.
- try different rep schemes. for some people, 3x5 works best. Some like 3x10. Some like 5x5. I found the most success doing 3x5 OHP followed by 3x3 push press at ~110% of the weight.
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Goals to return to (all dropped significantly since injuries)
185 1RM OHP
225 1RM Bench
275 3 RM Squat
315 1RM DL.
All of these I've done before, but would like to return to stronger and more easily than before now that my injuries are subsiding. After these are achieved, it's onward and upward!
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On January 29 2013 05:32 Malinor wrote:
I apologize in advance for the shameless self-brag. Today I went suit shopping, and when they measured my pants I was watching myself in the mirror for some time. My forearms are freaking jacked, every muscle is defined and lots of veins are showing. If someone had told me two years ago, oh my.
In my opinion it is all in the weighted Chin Ups and Dips. Just do them religiously and good things will happen.
No need to apologize, feels good to feel good. If anyone has earned it, you have
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bw = 142 lbs / 64.5 kg
Previously workout:
dips work set: 160 lbs / 72.5 kg for 2x7
Today's workout
dips: bw x15; 85 lbs x10; 110 x5; 135 x5; 170 lbs / 77.25 kg x5,5,4,4,5
Hmm, that was odd. 5th set I was expecting to get 4 to failure but I had enough for another rep
Slowly but steadily increasing towards 100kg
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On January 29 2013 23:17 phyre112 wrote:Show nested quote +On January 29 2013 05:45 GuiltyJerk wrote:On January 29 2013 05:19 Ender985 wrote:
Hey guys, I just started stronglifts 5x5 a couple of weeks ago, and seem to be doing ok, except for one thing:
I cannot press 25 kg over my head. It's pretty embarrassing xD
I'm starting to think there is a whole muscle in my arms that is entirely missing, or something to that effect. The critical point is when my arms are at 90 degrees, like this: |_O_| ; that is when I loose all the strength and the point where I can not complete the reps anymore. If I somehow cross that point I can make it all the way up no problem. Today I made 5, 4, then 2 reps, and in the face of complete failure, I lowered the weight to 22.5 kg and still could only complete 4 and 4.
I started doing the reps standing, but I found myself arching my back to push the weight over the critical point, which I think is bad form, so instead I changed to doing them sitting in a place where there is a straight back support.
So, any advice you guys can give me to get this going? I started adding abs exercises to my workouts, because I feel that might help strenghten my body overall. Can anyone recommend some additional exercise to train whatever muscle is that is completely failing me?
If it is any help, I am 1m 85, weight 75 kg and I never lifted a weight before in my life prior to doing this. The rest of the lifts I have no problem with, I'm just trying to get the form right and I can complete the whole 5x5 with barely any problem. I'm currently at 37.5 squat, 27.5 bench press, 50 deadlift, 37.5 barbell row.
Keep standing, and find a weight you can do 3 sets of 5 at, after that, instead of adding weight try working up to 3 sets of 7 slowly (might mean 1 extra rep on each set from one workout to the next, might mean one rep on one of the sets every workout for 3 workouts before you get there, press is tricky) before you add weight to the bar. Also, make sure the bar is as close to your face as possible, if you press it out in front even a little bit you will have massive problems (right around the point you say you have problems at) That's pretty good advice. Also: - Keep your shoulders externally rotated. to do this you have to have the right grip on the bar, and pull your elbows down and in. - Engage your back muscles. The shoulder rotation really helps with this. - Push "up" not "forward" and not "out", don't let your elbows sneak out even if it seems easier. It isn't, and it will hurt your progress long-term. - really engage the glutes and core. Some amount of leaning back is acceptable, but if you're squeezing these two, you won't be able to bend too far. - Push your head through your arms in the last ~1/4 of the lift to make yourself lock it out. - try different rep schemes. for some people, 3x5 works best. Some like 3x10. Some like 5x5. I found the most success doing 3x5 OHP followed by 3x3 push press at ~110% of the weight.
Thanks a lot guys for all the good tips. I'll try to follow them on my next workout and hopefully get better at it!
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