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**penguinz** · 01-01-2014, 07:34 PM

Welcome to 2014! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

No one else started it so here it is!

**From the 2013 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.

Aspengc8 · 04-01-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jiveturkey

I ****ing hate it when some asshole uses the squat and/or power racks for something stupid like that. There's always some a-hole using it for pull ups when there's 20 other options for pull ups.

we put signs in the only two power racks in the gym. No curls less than 135. I can only roll with the 35's so i had to GTFO too lol

**Dunit35** · 04-01-2014, 12:11 PM

I haven't done squats in ten years. I remember the soreness after you first started.

**luv** · 04-01-2014, 12:30 PM

**penguinz** · 04-01-2014, 12:37 PM

un-pumped back shot.

**luv** · 04-01-2014, 12:50 PM

One of these days, I'm going to post a picture of my bicep, and you all will be impressed. One of these days. I'm making it a goal!

I know it's probably just the woman in me, but I've been on Pinterest a lot today. I've been looking up different quotes about challenge, change, goals, etc. I'm feeling particularly inspired. One quote I found that I really like:

"You can't spell CHAlleNGE without CHANGE. If you're going to rise to the challenge, you have to be prepared to change."

Out of everything that I've learned about - nutrition, form, exercise - the thing that I've learned the most about in this process has been me. Yeah, sorry to get sappy. Like I said, just feeling inspired this afternoon. And I cannot wait to hit the gym!

Omaha · 04-01-2014, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiveturkey

I ****ing hate it when some asshole uses the squat and/or power racks for something stupid like that. There's always some a-hole using it for pull ups when there's 20 other options for pull ups.

A few weeks ago I saw some dumb dick pull a bench over to the squat rack and do bench press. I almost took a picture & posted it here.

**luv** · 04-01-2014, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

A few weeks ago I saw some dumb dick pull a bench over to the squat rack and do bench press. I almost took a picture & posted it here.

We have people do that all the time. We only have once bench press station though. And one incline bench station. There are two squat stations, but one of them is the guided crap. If the presses are busy, I've even pulled a bench over to a squat station. Of course, you put the bench back when you're done.

**penguinz** · 04-01-2014, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omaha

A few weeks ago I saw some dumb dick pull a bench over to the squat rack and do bench press. I almost took a picture & posted it here.

Nothing wrong with this... I do it on occasion when I want to go heavy and to failure and no one is around to spot.

Omaha · 04-01-2014, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penguinz

Nothing wrong with this... I do it on occasion when I want to go heavy and to failure and no one is around to spot.

There were people around to spot and he wasn't going to help himself if he got stuck the way he was set up. Why are you always siding with this guy?

ThaVirus · 04-01-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

un-pumped back shot.

I feel like that's pretty wide for 160. I'd have guessed you were 190ish with nothing to compare you to in the photo.

I'm guessing you're 5'6-5'7"ish?

rico · 04-01-2014, 01:28 PM

I'm thinking about getting a Bowflex home gym... With 2 toddler daughters, it is difficult for me to find time to go to the gym. Does anyone have one of these? If so, would you recommend purchasing one?

Silock · 04-01-2014, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omaha

A few weeks ago I saw some dumb dick pull a bench over to the squat rack and do bench press. I almost took a picture & posted it here.

Actually nothing wrong with that, assuming the safety bars are in the correct position. It's annoying when you want to squat, but it's a legit use.

I get more annoyed at the guys who deadlift in the squat rack. Not rack pulls or anything, but just setting the bar on the ground and deadlifting in the rack. They are just using the floor. They could do that literally anywhere else in the entire gym.

Omaha · 04-01-2014, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rico

I'm thinking about getting a Bowflex home gym... With 2 toddler daughters, it is difficult for me to find time to go to the gym. Does anyone have one of these? If so, would you recommend purchasing one?

My brother had one. I hated the thing. He never used it. He's fat now.

Omaha · 04-01-2014, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

Actually nothing wrong with that, assuming the safety bars are in the correct position. It's annoying when you want to squat, but it's a legit use.

I get more annoyed at the guys who deadlift in the squat rack. Not rack pulls or anything, but just setting the bar on the ground and deadlifting in the rack. They are just using the floor. They could do that literally anywhere else in the entire gym.

Quote:

Originally Posted by penguinz

Nothing wrong with this... I do it on occasion when I want to go heavy and to failure and no one is around to spot.

OK. The safety bars were below his chest, he was only benching 115 lbs, there were people around to spot him if needed, and there were 2 open benches that he chose not to use. Can we all agree now that this guy is a huge asshole?

Aspengc8 · 04-01-2014, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omaha

OK. The safety bars were below his chest, he was only benching 115 lbs, there were people around to spot him if needed, and there were 2 open benches that he chose not to use. Can we all agree now that this guy is a huge asshole?

Now that you provided the needed info, yes, he is a douche. You didn't mention that before, just said a moron pulled a bench into a power rack.

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luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6239600	One of these days, I'm going to post a picture of my bicep, and you all will be impressed. One of these days. I'm making it a goal! I know it's probably just the woman in me, but I've been on Pinterest a lot today. I've been looking up different quotes about challenge, change, goals, etc. I'm feeling particularly inspired. One quote I found that I really like: "You can't spell CHAlleNGE without CHANGE. If you're going to rise to the challenge, you have to be prepared to change." Out of everything that I've learned about - nutrition, form, exercise - the thing that I've learned the most about in this process has been me. Yeah, sorry to get sappy. Like I said, just feeling inspired this afternoon. And I cannot wait to hit the gym!
Posts: 63,427