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Balrog0 05/10/20 12:20:57 PM #202: |
jeffhardyb0yz posted...
Where are you guys benching and stuff! Gyms open where you are? A lot of ppl on these topics have equipment at home, and some people are just improvising. I have a half-rack and an adjustable bench. I only have like 300 lbs of plates but I'm small and weak so that should last through quarantine I hope --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Jiek_Fafn 05/10/20 12:21:39 PM #204: |
Finished off this week losing about 1.5 lbs. Much more reasonable than the 11lbs water weight purge from the previous week. I'm easing up on things a bit now. I'm expecting to put a bit of water weight back on this week. Hopefully, I'll do that and lose a touch of fat weight. I'm expecting it to balance out.
I wish my abs popped a bit more at this point, but I'm overall happy with my look. I'll probably continue trying to simply maintain it and improve at a very slow rate. --- PSN: Jiek ... Copied to Clipboard!
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emblem boy 05/10/20 12:23:43 PM #206: |
What home pull-up bar would you guys recommend?
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s0nicfan 05/10/20 12:25:03 PM #207: |
jeffhardyb0yz posted...
Wow, theres no space for that here in these small ass NY rooms lol. Thats awesome man, Id love to have a power rack and a bench. Thats really all you need lol You can also find some really effective bodyweight exercises that you can do in your house without any equipment. Worst case, you can improvise some stuff with water jugs and backpacks. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Romes187 05/10/20 12:25:12 PM #208: |
jeffhardyb0yz posted...
I tried a floor press with my dumbbells but wasnt sure whether it was worth it because Im used to the full ROM on a bench with dumbbells. My arms can only go as far back as the ground during the pulling motion. Felt like I was cheating myself. Anyone know more about ground benching and whether its worth it? Ive been doing pyramid pushups as a substitute the ROM is definitely shorter but if you keep your elbows from touching as you go down it does a decent job of engaging the chest. Focus on squeezing at the top. Definitely wont replace throwing up big weights with a bench setup. You can also arch your back and push up for a decent modified decline press would say hit some wide pushups as well. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Balrog0 05/10/20 12:26:28 PM #209: |
jeffhardyb0yz posted...
Wow, theres no space for that here in these small ass NY rooms lol. Thats awesome man, Id love to have a power rack and a bench. Thats really all you need lol Man I'm telling ya. I don't make big bank but this 2br/2.5ba at less than $600 really helps. IMO look into some bands if you're looking for more exercise variety. Very lightweight/little space and you can replace a lot of cable based lifts with them --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Balrog0 05/10/20 12:27:15 PM #210: |
emblem boy posted...
What home pull-up bar would you guys recommend? Iirc, you are about my size. I think the iron gym is cheapest and works just fine for us --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Romes187 05/10/20 12:27:45 PM #211: |
day 1 was of The Work is enough to kick your ass. Would recommend one of these at home routines if you have lack of space. Easy to stay on track and one less thing to think about. Just push play each day and do what they say haha
emblem boy posted... What home pull-up bar would you guys recommend? I just got the regular one you put in your door but some people dont like them because they arent that stable. I dont do pull-ups a lot so it works for me. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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rodu_jr 05/10/20 12:28:44 PM #212: |
bought the biggest resistance band I could get my hands on, can't budge it atm
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NotYou 05/10/20 12:57:45 PM #213: |
jeffhardyb0yz posted...
Youre so lucky. Do you have progressive weights or just a static set I'm not sure what you're asking tbh, sorry for being an idiot. I have kind of a random collection of weights. 44 lbs. - 1 pair 14.3 lbs. - 2 pairs 13.2 lbs. - 2 pairs 10 lbs. - 1 pair 8.8 lbs. - 4 pairs 5 lbs. - 2 pairs 4.4 lbs. - 1 pair 3 lbs. - 2 pairs 2.5 lbs. - 1 pair Keeping my eye out for more, but it's been okay for my purposes so far since I'm a weakling and I'm only benching like 145, deadlifting 170, and curling 30-35 per arm. And no squat rack, so not doing anything there. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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EdgeMaster 05/10/20 2:01:34 PM #214: |
jeffhardyb0yz posted...
I tried a floor press with my dumbbells but wasnt sure whether it was worth it because Im used to the full ROM on a bench with dumbbells. My arms can only go as far back as the ground during the pulling motion. Felt like I was cheating myself. Anyone know more about ground benching and whether its worth it? Ive been doing pyramid pushups as a substitute You arent cheating yourself, benching from the floor just takes your shoulders out of the equation. As far as form, try to squeeze your headphone cable in between your pecs. Doesnt really work, but do it right and your arms raise up naturally. Balrog0 posted... Man I'm telling ya. I don't make big bank but this 2br/2.5ba at less than $600 really helps. You have no idea how jelly I am of your rent/mortage. Fuckin ~$3200 per month all said and done for a 4 bed 4 bath... --- If you don't have anything nice to say, say it on the internet. ****poster Extraordinaire ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Balrog0 05/10/20 2:15:05 PM #215: |
Jiek_Fafn posted...
Finished off this week losing about 1.5 lbs. Much more reasonable than the 11lbs water weight purge from the previous week. I'm easing up on things a bit now. I'm expecting to put a bit of water weight back on this week. Hopefully, I'll do that and lose a touch of fat weight. I'm expecting it to balance out. I'm sort of trying to hold at around 161-162 through this next week. It's the heavy week of the 5/3/1 cycle. Then I'm gonna see how I feel and adjust my weight loss goals accordingly. Been losing 1.5-2 pounds a week, might try to get that down to 1. EdgeMaster posted... You have no idea how jelly I am of your rent/mortage. Fuckin ~$3200 per month all said and done for a 4 bed 4 bath... Oh yeah I'm really lucky. But that's Arkansas for you lol --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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lincoln002 05/10/20 2:15:52 PM #216: |
Weighed in today officially at 257lbs. Was 275lbs in December and 265lbs in April on a busted scale.
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Balrog0 05/10/20 2:21:11 PM #217: |
Hell yeah man. I was 185 last December myself, down to 161.something
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Balrog0 05/10/20 8:05:44 PM #218: |
I bought so many steaks and I'm just running through them all. I ordered a quesadilla for lunch, grilling up steaks for dinner
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Romes187 05/10/20 8:39:09 PM #219: |
Whole day has been pretty bleh
had to eat early, ate a bit more than I wanted and thats another day no workout if Im #chilled enough tonight maybe Ill do a high lift ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Balrog0 05/11/20 12:31:32 PM #221: |
I've just been drinking too much ugh.
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emblem boy 05/11/20 12:33:49 PM #222: |
Saw a post on the fitness subreddit. Guy went from barely running a mile in ~11 minutes to running a 5k in 16-17 minute in a year with no previous running training.
Like wtf, that's insane progress. --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er ... Copied to Clipboard!
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s0nicfan 05/11/20 12:35:06 PM #223: |
emblem boy posted...
Saw a post on the fitness subreddit. Guy went from barely running a mile in ~11 minutes to running a 5k in 16-17 minute in a year with no previous running training. That's not that crazy. There are routines to get someone from not running to a half marathon in like 3 months. It's about daily consistency and a blend of HIIT vs endurance training. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz ... Copied to Clipboard!
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emblem boy 05/11/20 12:44:00 PM #224: |
s0nicfan posted...
emblem boy posted...Saw a post on the fitness subreddit. Guy went from barely running a mile in ~11 minutes to running a 5k in 16-17 minute in a year with no previous running training. I can believe getting someone to running a half marathon fine, I mean, if you run slow enough, you'll do it. It's the speed increase and increased mileage over the year that's just kinda out there. --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er ... Copied to Clipboard!
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philsov 05/11/20 12:47:48 PM #225: |
emblem boy posted...
Saw a post on the fitness subreddit. Guy went from barely running a mile in ~11 minutes to running a 5k in 16-17 minute in a year with no previous running training. Yup; insane. I was on the cross country team in high school and NONE of us had that sort of improvement within a year, including running 5x a week during the summer. Either he's gifted AF, has previous training that vastly carried over (was a swimmer for 5 years but then a couch potato for 10, e.g.), or he's lying about his starting point. Grats to him, I guess. --- Remember that I won't rest, 'til we share the same tense Just know, to me, you're better late than never again. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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emblem boy 05/11/20 12:50:43 PM #226: |
And he's in his 30's also.
But ya, props for sure --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Romes187 05/11/20 1:53:23 PM #227: |
im in my 30s ugh
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BreezyExcursion 05/11/20 4:30:43 PM #228: |
Yeah, that 5k progression is pretty unusual. If you take someone who's untrained mile is below 6 minutes, it is understandable that some decent training would get them to the point where they can run at that same pace for 3 miles.
Starting at 11 minutes for 1 mile is not a good indicator of talent, unless the guy was super heavy to start off with. Like, I've previously run under 17 minutes, and I can't see myself being able to do that again until probably another year from now. --- gm ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Balrog0 05/11/20 4:32:17 PM #229: |
I legit haven't ran a timed mile since fuckin middle school
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emblem boy 05/11/20 4:32:52 PM #230: |
In a year he started from I believe 260 at 6'3" and now weighs like 196. So he lost 60 pounds during that time of progression
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MedeaLysistrata 05/11/20 4:32:53 PM #231: |
Been off weed, coffee, and alcohol for around 2 weeks now.
Edit: the above was all done for me, though, so... Next step is minimize heart threats ...and blood --- "Why is ontology so expensive?" - JH [Is this live?][Joyless planet...] ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BreezyExcursion 05/11/20 4:47:38 PM #232: |
emblem boy posted...
In a year he started from I believe 260 at 6'3" and now weighs like 196. So he lost 60 pounds during that time of progressionLosing 60 pounds certainly helps and can explain the slow start time, but the list of guys who have run a 16 minute 5k at 196lbs is not a very long list. This guy's a monster. --- gm ... Copied to Clipboard!
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emblem boy 05/11/20 5:01:58 PM #233: |
Ya, I'm jelly that he went from nothing to running like 40-50mpw in that year with no injuries. I'm here struggling with what seems to be a tendonitis issue
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BreezyExcursion 05/11/20 5:03:52 PM #234: |
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emblem boy 05/11/20 5:16:42 PM #235: |
Ya, I don't want to call him a liar since like mentioned, the guy has a positive history on there in regards to the lifting program he made.
Won't lie though, that post is giving me motivation to run more, lol --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BreezyExcursion 05/11/20 5:39:52 PM #236: |
Yeah, the motivation's good as long as people aren't thinking they can follow a similar running program to this guy and see the same results. This level of progression indicates he is a world-class talent.
Reminds me that quite a few English Premier League players posted fake 5k times around when quarantine started. One of the most egregious being Ross Barkley running a 16 minute 5k... but over the course of an hour. https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/21/chelsea-midfielder-ross-barkley-accused-fake-5k-time-12587179/ --- gm ... Copied to Clipboard!
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NotYou 05/11/20 5:48:50 PM #237: |
I think I'm going to go run a 5k on my treadmill. I've got 15 minutes to spare.
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emblem boy 05/11/20 5:51:13 PM #238: |
NotYou posted...
I think I'm going to go run a 5k on my treadmill. I've got 15 minutes to spare. --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er ... Copied to Clipboard!
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NotYou 05/11/20 6:53:24 PM #239: |
Well shit, that didn't work at all. 26:52 is my first official 5k time. Run on a 2% incline as a lazy way to try to counteract the whole 'treadmill is easier' thing. So now my goal is to get it to 16:30 in 6 months. Wish me luck, my CE brothers. I will keep you updated on my progress, and we will see how easy it is to do this.
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BreezyExcursion 05/11/20 7:21:56 PM #241: |
NotYou posted...
Well shit, that didn't work at all. 26:52 is my first official 5k time. Run on a 2% incline as a lazy way to try to counteract the whole 'treadmill is easier' thing. So now my goal is to get it to 16:30 in 6 months. Wish me luck, my CE brothers. I will keep you updated on my progress, and we will see how easy it is to do this.keep up the good work. ran 7.5 miles today, got ass cramps running over the queensboro bridge but ran through it. --- gm ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Balrog0 05/11/20 9:04:31 PM #242: |
Shit I'm having McDonald's tonight boys
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Romes187 05/11/20 9:06:45 PM #243: |
Hell yeah
its so good if you havent had in a while and eat clean for a bit its like taking that first hit after a month of taking a break...mmmm ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Balrog0 05/11/20 9:07:31 PM #244: |
I haven't had a burger in 2 months iirc
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BreezyExcursion 05/11/20 9:27:36 PM #245: |
eating chipotle burrito but i didnt really eat all day.
London office called me at 6am and i pretty much didnt get up from my desk until 6pm. --- gm ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Balrog0 05/11/20 9:38:11 PM #246: |
I only had maybe 500 calories before this so I'll only overshoot a little, I just know I'll feel guilty later lol
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Balrog0 05/11/20 9:55:10 PM #247: |
Romes187 posted...
Hell yeah Lol you were 100% correct buddy --- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Balrog0 05/11/20 10:12:08 PM #249: |
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Romes187 05/11/20 10:29:39 PM #250: |
Just did some karaoke with my daughter
sang kiss from a rose which is basically doing cardio ... Copied to Clipboard!
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