On November 06 2014 13:19 petered wrote: Geez, you guys are harsh. I wasn't even asking for feedback to begin with. I appreciate it all the same. I clearly don't have the same priorities as most of you, though, and I am comfortable with that.
I do like the idea of a pullup bar, though. Being able to do a ton of pullups is always awesome. I can possibly look into kettlebells but I am skeptical of how useful it would be. I had always been under the impression it is hard to get much from really light work like that.
6 ft 140 is not downright scary from a health perspective, unless GoTunk was referring to the frightful shame he would feel if he was that skinny. A lot of weight difference comes from bone structure/frame, so for some people who are 6ft it probably would be a bigger deal.
Haha wasn't trying to be harsh, aiming more for motivational. Obviously we have different priorities and I'm not saying you need to get up at 5 and train 10x a week like me but I'd encourage you to make time for the gym a couple times a week now instead of waiting for summer...you'll definitely thank yourself by the time summer comes around.
6'4 140 seems pretty scary to me, that puts you at a 17 BMI ( well into the underweight category) and pretty comparable to Christian bale in the machinist and his doctor wouldn't let him drop any more weight for the role: + Show Spoiler +
But congrats on the weight and strength progress you made!
As far as kettlebell/pull up workouts go, they can be a great tool for working out at home affordably. You can build a very strong back and arms just by gradually working your weighted pull ups. For example doing pull ups until you can comfortably do 5x10 and then dropping down to 5x5 with a ten pound weight between your legs or on a weight belt, kettlebells could be used here as well. For kettlebells they can get heavy and you can add a lot of strength and endurance from using them. I prefer barbells but I've done some killer kettlebell workouts like 21/15/9 of KB thrusters and pull ups:
On November 06 2014 13:19 petered wrote: Geez, you guys are harsh. I wasn't even asking for feedback to begin with. I appreciate it all the same. I clearly don't have the same priorities as most of you, though, and I am comfortable with that.
I do like the idea of a pullup bar, though. Being able to do a ton of pullups is always awesome. I can possibly look into kettlebells but I am skeptical of how useful it would be. I had always been under the impression it is hard to get much from really light work like that.
6 ft 140 is not downright scary from a health perspective, unless GoTunk was referring to the frightful shame he would feel if he was that skinny. A lot of weight difference comes from bone structure/frame, so for some people who are 6ft it probably would be a bigger deal.
Haha wasn't trying to be harsh, aiming more for motivational. Obviously we have different priorities and I'm not saying you need to get up at 5 and train 10x a week like me but I'd encourage you to make time for the gym a couple times a week now instead of waiting for summer...you'll definitely thank yourself by the time summer comes around.
6'4 140 seems pretty scary to me, that puts you at a 17 BMI ( well into the underweight category) and pretty comparable to Christian bale in the machinist and his doctor wouldn't let him drop any more weight for the role: + Show Spoiler +
But congrats on the weight and strength progress you made!
As far as kettlebell/pull up workouts go, they can be a great tool for working out at home affordably. You can build a very strong back and arms just by gradually working your weighted pull ups. For example doing pull ups until you can comfortably do 5x10 and then dropping down to 5x5 with a ten pound weight between your legs or on a weight belt, kettlebells could be used here as well. For kettlebells they can get heavy and you can add a lot of strength and endurance from using them. I prefer barbells but I've done some killer kettlebell workouts like 21/15/9 of KB thrusters and pull ups:
Yesterday: BP 130kgx3x2, 140x3x2(PR), 150x1 Today: OHP 70kgx5x6 (PR)
my pressing strength has no limits :D
~.~ Give me your pressing strength. Clean and jerks this morning 40 50 70 90 110 120 130 135 (ugly) 140 (pressout) 145 (no jerk) 140 (no jerk) Cleans ate 135 140 145 here: http://instagram.com/p/vEDSslwCGd/?modal=true moving too slow to jerk properly this morning T_T Those tights though...love em
On November 06 2014 22:24 mordek wrote: I tried a friends protein mix yesterday, Advocare post-workout recovery or something. I felt like I was drinking liquid, chocolate-flavored cat food.
i tried my flatmate's "chocolate chip cookie" flavour.... it was more thick and sickly than eating an entire cream cake with double cream added. i had to chuck it after like 500ml :@
random squat video, only took 1 coz ankle mobility was pretty poor today so no point. bonus points if you spot my feet during the video -.- (if you could see them then you'd see them splayed out at like 180 degree angle - but grounded)
pro tip - spend 8 hours on bed stretching hips with a resistance band whilst watching heathstone , its like i can navigate stairs again without feeling like a 90 year old
i tried power cleaning but their barbell need oiling so badly , jesus christ
You could try squatting just a bit lower, and your lower back wasn't neutral at the bottom of the movement (which will be a problem when you start squatting heavier weights). Try to almost pull back and up with your shoulders while you move down to keep your back and core strong and solid.
can't do any better than that atm without risking my knees, just posting for the sake of it, cheers though if i spent 30 mins stretching my ankles i could do better (not much better)( but cbf with that shit today i spent like 2 hours just doing a some basic squat, curls, forearm curls and wrist curls...its like i have to spend 2 hours at the gym nomatter how few exercises i put on the day lol :/
On November 06 2014 13:19 petered wrote: Geez, you guys are harsh. I wasn't even asking for feedback to begin with. I appreciate it all the same. I clearly don't have the same priorities as most of you, though, and I am comfortable with that.
I do like the idea of a pullup bar, though. Being able to do a ton of pullups is always awesome. I can possibly look into kettlebells but I am skeptical of how useful it would be. I had always been under the impression it is hard to get much from really light work like that.
6 ft 140 is not downright scary from a health perspective, unless GoTunk was referring to the frightful shame he would feel if he was that skinny. A lot of weight difference comes from bone structure/frame, so for some people who are 6ft it probably would be a bigger deal.
Haha wasn't trying to be harsh, aiming more for motivational. Obviously we have different priorities and I'm not saying you need to get up at 5 and train 10x a week like me but I'd encourage you to make time for the gym a couple times a week now instead of waiting for summer...you'll definitely thank yourself by the time summer comes around.
6'4 140 seems pretty scary to me, that puts you at a 17 BMI ( well into the underweight category) and pretty comparable to Christian bale in the machinist and his doctor wouldn't let him drop any more weight for the role: + Show Spoiler +
But congrats on the weight and strength progress you made!
As far as kettlebell/pull up workouts go, they can be a great tool for working out at home affordably. You can build a very strong back and arms just by gradually working your weighted pull ups. For example doing pull ups until you can comfortably do 5x10 and then dropping down to 5x5 with a ten pound weight between your legs or on a weight belt, kettlebells could be used here as well. For kettlebells they can get heavy and you can add a lot of strength and endurance from using them. I prefer barbells but I've done some killer kettlebell workouts like 21/15/9 of KB thrusters and pull ups:
I have received nothing but good advice from this board so maybe harsh is what I need. I'll definitely look into kettle bells, looks like it could be a good solution.
To clarify, I was 6 ft flat and 140 lbs, not 6 ft 4 inches. I would agree that would be simply too light at that height. At my height it was basically no muscle and probably under 10% bf.
It has become clear to me that the only thing stopping me from squatting and deadlifting like a fukken champion is my tight hamstrings. I spend some time every day stretching them, easy peasy, but I if I slack off with the stretching they immediately become completely different movements.
Talked to my athletic trainer and I probably have biceps tendonitis and that's why I haven't been able to snatch for a month. Fucking lame. ~~ At least clean and jerks and pretty much everything besides bench and snatch feel fine. Will have to rest/rehab it or something, think I'll see a therapist soon.
On November 08 2014 06:08 decafchicken wrote: Chinese weightlifting seminar coming to Chicago next month with Lu Xiaojun and Liao Hui. Too bad it's $315 for 2 hours...Oh well.
It seems like it's mostly a demonstration too rather than like Klokov's seminar where the attendees do some lifting as well. Would still be fun to go but I'm all the way in Florida and $315 isn't cheap.
I have a question for you guys. Is it ok to lift right after giving blood? I figured that I would probably be ok, but I didn't want to risk anything with having low blood pressure and passing out and opted to take it easy. I probably could've handled it (I wasn't lightheaded or anything), but I'm pretty sure I made the right call.
On November 08 2014 21:46 MtlGuitarist97 wrote: I have a question for you guys. Is it ok to lift right after giving blood? I figured that I would probably be ok, but I didn't want to risk anything with having low blood pressure and passing out and opted to take it easy. I probably could've handled it (I wasn't lightheaded or anything), but I'm pretty sure I made the right call.
The one time I donated blood I remember deadlifting 4 hours after; I just made sure to drink a lot of water and a big lunch between. I am insane though.
The last person I saw try and lift after giving blood passed out after a heavy set of rows, fell over, and hit their head on a machine, causing severe facial lacerations and a concussion. Take from that what you will.
On November 08 2014 22:20 farvacola wrote: The last person I saw try and lift after giving blood passed out after a heavy set of rows, fell over, and hit their head on a machine, causing severe facial lacerations and a concussion. Take from that what you will.
On November 08 2014 22:20 farvacola wrote: The last person I saw try and lift after giving blood passed out after a heavy set of rows, fell over, and hit their head on a machine, causing severe facial lacerations and a concussion. Take from that what you will.
pussy :p
Edit: Chinese weightlifters at worlds chillin. Clearly they do not neglet bodybuilding stuff.
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