Post: #3601

(08-23-2017 08:02 PM)komatiite Wrote:  

(08-23-2017 05:42 PM)alexdagr81 Wrote:  Trap bar deadlifts is more like a squat or clean style deadlift. The bar is centered so there isn't a lever arm created for your lower back. I do rows with them myself or calf raises

Never heard of doing Rows with a trap bar. What's the reason for that?

I agree with Kieran, deadlifts with trap bars actually really hit my lats, so sometimes I mix them in if I feel dicey about the low back. Wonder if that carries over to rows.

You get better ROM, you get a better contraction, you put less strain on your back.

Post: #3602

(08-05-2017 08:22 AM)sterling_archer Wrote:  Tomorrow is the end of the 3rd week of intermittent fasting. Difference between mean of the first week and mean of the this, 3rd week is -1,77 pounds. This week is mean weight same as the 2nd week. Should I lower the caloric intake?

Update. This is the quote of post I put here on 8/5/2017. Since then by following Steelex advice, better weighing my food and putting some rope skipping here and there I managed to lose what I wanted to. I still have some fat on belly but I am not going continue with cut because I would be really lightweight and would have to consume even less calories than I currently do.

Now the question is, how do I transition to bulking phase? I read that I first need to go to maintenance and then slowly increase calories and macros till I got to needed goal. Should I up my calories for 100 - 200 kcal each week till I hit the needed goal? Or should I immediately go to bulking calories?

Post: #3603

Part time work opportunity: I have a fitness blog and I am looking for writers. The articles are mostly about bodybuilding, but also sports, and martial arts. If you are interested then send me a PM with writing samples.

Post: #3604

I'm seeing instagram posts that Rich Piana has passed away. RIP. He always kept shit 100% real in his youtube videos.

Post: #3605

Him and Dallas mccarver. To be honest im way more sad over Dallas passing.

Post: #3606

Has anyone tried Athleanx's TNT program?

Post: #3607

Anyone has any experience with neck training? I've been training the neck whilst on a deficit for 3 weeks already and it has grown 1 cm, really happy with it.

Post: #3608

(08-27-2017 02:08 PM)ExploringReality Wrote:  Anyone has any experience with neck training? I've been training the neck whilst on a deficit for 3 weeks already and it has grown 1 cm, really happy with it.

What are the benefits on training the neck? Genuinely curious as I am unaware of the pros or cons.

Post: #3609

(08-27-2017 03:52 PM)Ivanis Wrote:  

(08-27-2017 02:08 PM)ExploringReality Wrote:  Anyone has any experience with neck training? I've been training the neck whilst on a deficit for 3 weeks already and it has grown 1 cm, really happy with it.

What are the benefits on training the neck? Genuinely curious as I am unaware of the pros or cons.

I saw some before/after pictures of guys that train their necks (and traps) and the difference was astounding, specially with clothes on. Not any benefit for the main lifts that I know off, but apparently it helps with contact sports and just in case that you would get some hit to head. To be honest I do it just for purely aesthetic reasons.
Here's a vid explaining a bit


Also Alexander Leonidas has tons of videos detailing how to train the neck.

Post: #3610

^

I'm fucking convinced. I'll be working in sets starting tomorrow. Thanks for the tip!

Post: #3611

I train my neck twice a week and have noticed a difference. I mostly do it for cosmetic purposes.

Post: #3612

What kinda neck routines are y'all running?

Post: #3613

(08-28-2017 07:02 PM)redbeard Wrote:  What kinda neck routines are y'all running?

neck extensions 3x20-30
neck curls 3x20-30

Alternating twice and thrice a week each week

Post: #3614

So this effing friend of mine is always saying to me he wants to lose weight. He doesnt commit to a workout or diet routine. Hes about to get an arranged marriage but girls keep rejecting him cause he is chubby.

I told him to do a mild keto diet this week for only 1 week to see what kind of effects it would have on him.

This mofo couldnt even get through day 1 hahaha. I told him to not complain to me ever again about his weight since he couldnt even follow the diet for 7 days.

Post: #3615

There are some diabetics who won't take their insulin. People with COPD who smoke.

Some people are destined for mediocrity, its just who they are and you can't change it. They are the bottom 80%.

Post: #3616

(08-30-2017 12:26 PM)sonoran_ Wrote:  So this effing friend of mine is always saying to me he wants to lose weight. He doesnt commit to a workout or diet routine. Hes about to get an arranged marriage but girls keep rejecting him cause he is chubby.

I told him to do a mild keto diet this week for only 1 week to see what kind of effects it would have on him.

This mofo couldnt even get through day 1 hahaha. I told him to not complain to me ever again about his weight since he couldnt even follow the diet for 7 days.

I know plenty of people like this. Most people are like this. As Steelex eloquently states - they are destined for mediocrity.

You friend would like to change, but he doesn't actually want to. He doesn't have enough of an actual desire to change to do anything about it. He wants a fast and low-effort fix for his problem(s).

He's a dead ringer to be another quiet cog in the wheel.

Post: #3617

Back to the gym after 5 weeks of vacationing and taking a wisdom tooth out, feel like a sack of potatoes. One good thing is that all the minor aches and pain that I had just disappeared after taking a break.

Post: #3618

Some people become addicted to things very easily. This friend of mine cant control his binge eating habits, binge drinking habits, and gambling.

I told him : Dont ever do cocaine cause with your addictive psychology, you will be done.

Hes 22 years old.

Post: #3619

For the longest time I couldn't decide if a weak mind creates addiction or if addiction weakens the mind.

I've decided that both are true.

Post: #3620

Most addicts have very weak minds and a whole host of issues that they are unwilling to shine the light on.

It's real common for addicts to feel bad for fucking up and giving in to their addictions so they turn to their vice to relieve their stress about the fact they have an addiction.

For example:

A heroin addict uses heroin and feels like a fuck up and is stressed out so they use heroin to relieve the stress from them being a heroin addict. Fucked up cycle but it illustrates how weak mentally many addicts are.

Same thing happens for people addicted to anything including junk food.

Post: #3621

Starting doing a 5x5 Hex bar deadlifts three times a week. I did 240lb which obviously is not much but it is only my third day doing them. I'm using the higher handles right now and I plan on adding 10lbs per day until I fail. I haven't even felt it in my legs yet, it feels so insignificant for them but I am getting some DOMS in my upper body so at least it feels like I'm doing something.

Once I get to 3 plates I'll drop the weight a bit and go switch to the lower handles and work up to 4 plates 5x5.

I've been neglecting dedicated core exercises so I'm going to start that up again soon.

Finishing off a workout using the pull up assist machine feels pretty good, once I'm really fatigued and my upper body is done I can't bust out any pull ups without it.

Post: #3622

Not wanting to change enough is the problem yeah, but another way of looking at it is that it's being comfortable in one's current position that's the problem. You have to hate mediocrity and where you are so much that you'll do anything to change and reach the top. Success takes an extreme mindset.

Post: #3623

(08-27-2017 04:38 PM)ExploringReality Wrote:  

This guy has some good videos. Also his girlfriend can get it

Post: #3624

I finally hit unassisted pull-ups for 8 reps since my surgery. Its hasn't be a quick recovery but my shoulders feel much better, glad I had the surgery done. Not sure if I will do the other unless it gets really bad. I had to slowly use weight assisted weights for chin ups to build strength and make sure my joint were not getting worse. Also doing front goblet squats with 60 lbs seems to be a decent workout, and doesn't kill my knees. Will probably have to start using the bar soon for the front squat since the dumbbell is awkward to hold.

Posture has gotten really good, since I do a lot of rows, spinal stability exercises and not huge on chest work like before. I tend to not hunch my back anymore. Just need to work on the forward head tilt a bit.

Post: #3625

Hit three different PR singles this week:
60Kg overhead press
140Kg squat
90Kg bench

All felt pretty strong, really pleased with the OHP. It's such a hard one to get movement on.