Weight-Lifting Thread (General Fitness Thread)

[bantx]

Saw a new way to spot a person last night and it's called the no **** spot.

[draftguru151]

What the fudge?

My arm is finally fully healthy after 6 ******* months so I'm gonna start going all out at the gym again. Should be fun!

[tjsunstein]

Page trapped. Right on par with the rest of the day.

[Ness]

Originally Posted by General Zod

He is 5'10" 225lbs. He'll be playing jr varsity this year and has played OL/DL every year since youth league football. He is working his way up to benching 200. I think he's at 185 ish now.

Hey that is the target weight I'm trying to get to. Except with barely any body fat. Hopefully one day it comes true. I'm at 200 pounds now in terms of weight. And I'm about 5'11'' too.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by tjsunstein

Just an update, down to 184 before breakfast today. Im going to do the bizzy diet for 3 weeks to scrap as much body fat as possible then slow bulk. Lost 23 pounds since the new year and still no abs... which is fine with me really but it is something I want in the future. My goal weight is 220 at about 10%. How realistic is that standing at 6'2 and how long should it take.

A really, really ******* long time. You start to see ab definition at approx. 12% BF. So, you're above that right now. You'd have to shed even more weight. Then, by nature, on a bulk, you are going to add more fat (since you're eating above maintenance... the extra calories just don't all go towards muscle).

[tjsunstein]

Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

A really, really ******* long time. You start to see ab definition at approx. 12% BF. So, you're above that right now. You'd have to shed even more weight. Then, by nature, on a bulk, you are going to add more fat (since you're eating above maintenance... the extra calories just don't all go towards muscle).

Im shooting for my 23rd birthday which is 373 days away. Im not sure if thats enough time. Is there any program that is recommended for a bulk and as far as cardio goes, Im going to still continue with 20 mins in the morning and 20 mins post workout.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by tjsunstein

Im shooting for my 23rd birthday which is 373 days away. Im not sure if thats enough time. Is there any program that is recommended for a bulk and as far as cardio goes, Im going to still continue with 20 mins in the morning and 20 mins post workout.

I'm actually probably not a bad reference point.


~19 months ago, I cut down to 183 and I was at approximately 14% BF. I train/diet pretty hard/serious, but nothing outrageous (read: I don't juice, and I drink alcohol). Weigh in tomorrow, but I'm very likely at 199-200 at approx 10-11 % BF. Granted, I've only really become very knowledgeable about lifting and nutrition in the past year, and there are some things I'd definitely like to do over with this knowledge... but I highly, highly doubt it would account for an extra 20 lbs with even lower BF.



Edit: I didn't really answer your question. I'm a big fan (and I know Rob is as well) of 531.

[tjsunstein]

Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

I'm actually probably not a bad reference point.

~19 months ago, I cut down to 183 and I was at approximately 14% BF. I train/diet pretty hard/serious, but nothing outrageous (read: I don't juice, and I drink alcohol). Weigh in tomorrow, but I'm very likely at 199-200 at approx 10-11 % BF. Granted, I've only really become very knowledgeable about lifting and nutrition in the past year, and there are some things I'd definitely like to do over with this knowledge... but I highly, highly doubt it would account for an extra 20 lbs with even lower BF.

Edit: I didn't really answer your question. I'm a big fan (and I know Rob is as well) of 531.

I won't say I don't drink but it's very limited now, actually has gone down since turning 21 and I like it less every time I do. Juicing is never going to be an option for me. My biggest thing has been consistency. I havent put two solid months together until just recently. I figured if I actually started to set goals and not just go in there and see what happens, I'd fare better, but I don't know whats realistic as goals usually come from experience. I need a heavy lifting program so I may try the 531.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by tjsunstein

I won't say I don't drink but it's very limited now, actually has gone down since turning 21 and I like it less every time I do. Juicing is never going to be an option for me. My biggest thing has been consistency. I havent put two solid months together until just recently. I figured if I actually started to set goals and not just go in there and see what happens, I'd fare better, but I don't know whats realistic as goals usually come from experience. I need a heavy lifting program so I may try the 531.

A better/more realistic goal might be 205 at 10% in just over a year. It's going to be a helluva challenge, but why not dream big? I'm also a fan of calorie cycling (more on lifting days, less on off/cardio days). I'm not overly strict with it, but I do think Lean Gains offers a good way to spend your carbs/fats and ensure the proper amount of protein.

[General Zod]

Originally Posted by Rob S

Damn. He just has those genetics. Were you the same way?

lol yeah I say we had similar builds when I was his age. Played football in all my school days as well.

[Nalej]

Is the 531 just the rep/set count or is there more to it?

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by Nalej

Is the 531 just the rep/set count or is there more to it?

I don't know the percentages off the top of my head (google 531 spreadsheet, a bunch of good ones should come up) but it's how the reps work in the cycle. Week 1: 5, 5, 5 Week 2: 3, 3, 3 Week 3: 5, 3, 1

[Nalej]

Ah, thanks. Sounds familiar. I think a friend of mine told me about this... he called it "The Power Matrix" though

[Ravens1991]

this is random but whats your best broad jump? I got a pathetic 8 feet 9 inches today but this is the first day I did it. My friend who was a d3 all american wrestler get 11 ******* feet my ******* jaw dropped when I saw it.

[Bosanac01]

I once had to jump over a volcanic lava, it was about 16 feet. Cleared it with ease.

[Ravens1991]

Running start? This was just like the combine when we didnt have a running start.

[tjsunstein]

Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

A better/more realistic goal might be 205 at 10% in just over a year. It's going to be a helluva challenge, but why not dream big? I'm also a fan of calorie cycling (more on lifting days, less on off/cardio days). I'm not overly strict with it, but I do think Lean Gains offers a good way to spend your carbs/fats and ensure the proper amount of protein.

This is something I've always done even since my super noob days. There's never been a real reason to eat as much as you would. One thing I've never done is count calories. I think that's entirely too tideous for me and my orevious goals and plenty of people get by without doing but with new specific goals, do you think I might have to start?

I would be ecstatic with anything 200+ at 10%. That would be 20 lean pounds as Im not yet 10%.

[Rob S]

I don't think you need to count calories in a lot of instances, especially when you know calorie counts pretty well and are eating similar foods every day. On a cut though, it is quite beneficial. Less so with the actual calories to be honest, but more so with P:C:F ratio.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by tjsunstein

I think that's entirely too tideous for me and my orevious goals and plenty of people get by without doing but with new specific goals, do you think I might have to start?.

I'll put it this way; it can't hurt, especially with the goals you have. It really helps me stay grounded because I could eat forever. Plus it allows you to be confident in the fact that you're getting enough protein/fat. I don't find it to be overly tedious, as after you enter the foods you eat pretty frequently, it's a quick process.

[Caddy]

Originally Posted by draftguru151

What the fudge?

My arm is finally fully healthy after 6 ******* months so I'm gonna start going all out at the gym again. Should be fun!

How do you lift when you always have a donut in your hand?

[draftguru151]

Switch hands?

[Rob S]

I'm so out of shape. My workout today blew. 30 minute round on the jump rope and I feel like I ran 10 miles.....****.

[Raiderz4Life]

Originally Posted by Rob S

I'm so out of shape. My workout today blew. 30 minute round on the jump rope and I feel like I ran 10 miles.....****.

I'm soooooo much worse lol

Wasn't even wearing the gear I usually wear, wore just a t-shirt shorts and my running shoes, did 3/4 of a lap around the park and felt like I was going to die hahaha

[brat316]

you wear a weighted vest?

[Raiderz4Life]

Originally Posted by bhaarat316

you wear a weighted vest?

me? no. But when I'm not in absolute crappy shape I wear a sauna top, sometimes a sweater over it, and sweats.