Life *.* 2013 General Fitness Thread *.* - Page 86

**penguinz** · 01-02-2013, 02:41 PM

Welcome to 2013! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

**From the 2012 Thread**

If you want to get back into lifting, or need a new lifting routine, START HERE:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wi...inner_Programs

If you have questions about the SS programs, look here:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ

Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started.

Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE:

http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point.

Omaha · 07-21-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

Down to 298 fro 240 on Jan 1, 2013. Slow and steady.

Dude, you're going the wrong way.

Omaha · 07-21-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

I've managed to lose a little more weight which is awesome. Down to 187 now, so 13 lbs down from my original goal.

Nice! What's your strategy?

Omaha · 07-21-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

that sucks - you should start w/ an epsom salt bath - that may help relieve it, at least. Sorry man.

Thanks. I took some advil and im going to try a bike ride to loosen it up. I did nothing yesterday and I ate pizza so I'm feeling like a pile of shit today.

How are your goals coming?

**Buehler445** · 07-21-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

I thought I just slept on my neck wrong the other day, but it seems to be getting worse and worse. I can barely hold my head up todat. This shit sucks.

Chiropractor. Seriously. Just find a decent one. There are a bunch of ****stains.

NewChief · 07-21-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

I thought I just slept on my neck wrong the other day, but it seems to be getting worse and worse. I can barely hold my head up todat. This shit sucks.

Might be straining it with deads, swings, or snatches. I jack mine up occasionally with bad form. Usually hurts for 2-3 days.

lead_block · 07-21-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Might be straining it with deads, swings, or snatches. I jack mine up occasionally with bad form. Usually hurts for 2-3 days.

Do you ever feel anything strain when you do deadlift? I jacked mine up about a month ago. Pulled something from my shoulder blade up through my neck.

Doing pullups before pulling seemed to help the problem, warming up my back.

Simply Red · 07-21-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

Thanks. I took some advil and im going to try a bike ride to loosen it up. I did nothing yesterday and I ate pizza so I'm feeling like a pile of shit today.

How are your goals coming?

You know they're good - seeing some good Lat. build up. My mid abs are good - biceps (getting better) -- I really need to work on my lower abs, as that used to be my strength of my core region.

My routine could absolutely stand to be more intense, though I'm consistently working out and eating super strictly. I'm nowhere near where I want to be - but I'm no embarrassment at the pool, either.

It's getting there - it's just work totally kicks my ass and my energy is usually gone. I do do pull ups at work pretty much all day - throughout the day.

Silock · 07-22-2013, 02:21 AM

Day 42:

Ended up eating three sweet potatoes last night, along with about half a cup of hominy. I don't know exactly where my calories ended up, but it was probably closer to 3500.

OTOH, the moderate refeed did allow me to lift really well today, and play an excellent soccer game, so I'm happy with that.

Dog photobomb!

Workout:

Modified Tension workout

1A Leg extension - 2x8
1B Leg Curl - 2x8
2 BB Bench - 3x8, 1x12
3 BB Row - 3x8, 1x15
4 Lat Raise Machine - 3x8, 1x15
5A Incline BB Bench - 1x6, 2x8, 1x12
5B Seated Cable Row - 3x8, 1x15
6A Cable Crunch - 3x15
6B DB Curl - 3x8, 1x15
6C Tricep Rope - 3x8, 1x15

Indoor soccer game after

Nutrition:

Grilled scallops
Grilled chicken
Casein shake
Iso Sensation shake

Totals: 1,221 cals, 27g carbs, 9g fat, 235g protein

NewChief · 07-22-2013, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lead_block

Do you ever feel anything strain when you do deadlift? I jacked mine up about a month ago. Pulled something from my shoulder blade up through my neck.

Doing pullups before pulling seemed to help the problem, warming up my back.

Yes. Happens to me a couple of times a year. Usually because I'm looking up too much when pulling.

Omaha · 07-22-2013, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

You know they're good - seeing some good Lat. build up. My mid abs are good - biceps (getting better) -- I really need to work on my lower abs, as that used to be my strength of my core region.

My routine could absolutely stand to be more intense, though I'm consistently working out and eating super strictly. I'm nowhere near where I want to be - but I'm no embarrassment at the pool, either.

It's getting there - it's just work totally kicks my ass and my energy is usually gone. I do do pull ups at work pretty much all day - throughout the day.

That's great. I've been doing so many pullups lately that my right arm get's really achey. I've had to lay off. I'm trying to get a strict muscle up.

Hammock Parties · 07-22-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

That's great. I've been doing so many pullups lately that my right arm get's really achey. I've had to lay off. I'm trying to get a strict muscle up.

They throw my right trap out of whack.

jiveturkey · 07-22-2013, 09:22 AM

I got a coach for cleans. Luckily my gym has a champion power lifter on staff and I made good progress in the first session.

**Buehler445** · 07-22-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jiveturkey

I got a coach for cleans. Luckily my gym has a champion power lifter on staff and I made good progress in the first session.

Good news bud. I wouldn't push the weight too hard just yet. It's a complex motion. I'd work to gain some muscle memory to hold onto your form.

jiveturkey · 07-22-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Good news bud. I wouldn't push the weight too hard just yet. It's a complex motion. I'd work to gain some muscle memory to hold onto your form.

That's the plan. Form, form, form!

I'm just playing with the bar for now. My current issue is that I'm trying to curl the bar up instead of keeping it close to my body and getting under it.

lead_block · 07-22-2013, 11:24 PM

startingstrength/index.php/site/platform_the_lying_triceps_extension

I've just been doing Tricep Extensions with 1 DB overhead.

add the .com I still can't post links

01-02-2013, 02:41 PM
penguinz Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $3137626	**. 2013 General Fitness Thread . Welcome to 2013! Now get your ass in top physical condition! From the 2012 Thread** If you want to get back into lifting, or need a new lifting routine, START HERE: http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wi...inner_Programs If you have questions about the SS programs, look here: http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started. Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE: http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point.
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07-22-2013, 02:21 AM	#1283
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Day 42: Ended up eating three sweet potatoes last night, along with about half a cup of hominy. I don't know exactly where my calories ended up, but it was probably closer to 3500. OTOH, the moderate refeed did allow me to lift really well today, and play an excellent soccer game, so I'm happy with that. Dog photobomb! Workout: Modified Tension workout 1A Leg extension - 2x8 1B Leg Curl - 2x8 2 BB Bench - 3x8, 1x12 3 BB Row - 3x8, 1x15 4 Lat Raise Machine - 3x8, 1x15 5A Incline BB Bench - 1x6, 2x8, 1x12 5B Seated Cable Row - 3x8, 1x15 6A Cable Crunch - 3x15 6B DB Curl - 3x8, 1x15 6C Tricep Rope - 3x8, 1x15 Indoor soccer game after Nutrition: Grilled scallops Grilled chicken Casein shake Iso Sensation shake Totals: 1,221 cals, 27g carbs, 9g fat, 235g protein
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07-22-2013, 09:22 AM	#1287
jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	I got a coach for cleans. Luckily my gym has a champion power lifter on staff and I made good progress in the first session.
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07-22-2013, 11:24 PM	#1290
lead_block Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Casino cash: $10004900	startingstrength/index.php/site/platform_the_lying_triceps_extension I've just been doing Tricep Extensions with 1 DB overhead. add the .com I still can't post links
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