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Tried to look super cool and this stupid A.I. said I was a 6.7 oh well

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/6/6253497e.jpg

What ai rates baddies? Also don't listen to it.

Shit. Meant to link to the site. Have at it!

https://attractivenesstest.com/

bsp77 posted...

Shit. Meant to link to the site. Have at it!

https://attractivenesstest.com/

I got 6.6 so I am not far behind you. However I would not trust that site I uploaded Jim Cornet and he beat us with a 6.8 this one .

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/9/94d9bb26.jpg

cjsdowg posted...

I got 6.6 so I am not far behind you. However I would not trust that site I uploaded Jim Cornet and he beat us with a 6.8 this one .

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/9/94d9bb26.jpg

Yeah. I tried out a bunch of pics of myself, my wife, and various exes and it was inconsistent. Generally, most averaged around a 7, but the same person could vary from a 5.5 to 7.5 and I didn't see that big of a difference. There is one pic of one ex where I always thought that pic was especially gorgeous. That was the only one to go over an 8. So tempted to show that pic, but I am guessing that is uncool.

Jeff_AKA_Snoopy posted...

Man... now that I like how I look more and more things fit... I feel so fucking sexy lately.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/fed695e4.jpg

That right there? Fuck guys, I love how I look lately.

You know what I said to bsp?

I apply it to you too, I hope to GOD I look as great as you guys in the future

Pushups are so great and yet so painful. Just did 45, which seems to be about my exhaustion limit at the moment. Want to get it over 50 soon.

How about y'all?

bsp77 posted...

Pushups are so great and yet so painful. Just did 45, which seems to be about my exhaustion limit at the moment. Want to get it over 50 soon.

How about y'all?

I'm getting slightly disillusioned with the gym, and was wondering last night if doing 100 push ups a day would be more beneficial instead.

C_Pain posted...

I'm getting slightly disillusioned with the gym, and was wondering last night if doing 100 push ups a day would be more beneficial instead.

It is certainly beneficial and is a complex exercise that works multiple muscles. But you need to augment it with targeted exercises. Everything works muscles differently.

bsp77 posted...

It is certainly beneficial and is a complex exercise that works multiple muscles. But you need to augment it with targeted exercises. Everything works muscles differently.

Do you think isolation exercises are a waste of time? How many compound vs isolation is good per workout?

C_Pain posted...

Do you think isolation exercises are a waste of time? How many compound vs isolation is good per workout?

I just said you need both

When I go the gym, I do all targeted stuff. Or is isolation the better word? Was that the confusion?

Then I can do stuff like pushups on the in between days. Only takes minutes.

To be fair, I haven't been great about the in between days, but am trying to be better.

bsp77 posted...

I just said you need both

When I go the gym, I do all targeted stuff. Or is isolation the better word? Was that the confusion?

Then I can do stuff like pushups on the in between days. Only takes minutes.

To be fair, I haven't been great about the in between days, but am trying to be better.

Ah, that's what you meant. Interesting, so you don't do like bench or squat at the gym at all?

C_Pain posted...

Ah, that's what you meant. Interesting, so you don't do like bench or squat at the gym at all?

Is bench compound? I mean, I guess it does more than chest, but that seems to be most of it to me.

See, I don't really know terminology. I do know from experience that switching up exercises, even ones that use the same muscles, makes me sore in a different way the next day. So clearly switching things up is beneficial to rounding out muscle build all over.

bsp77 posted...

Is bench compound? I mean, I guess it does more than chest, but that seems to be most of it to me.

See, I don't really know terminology. I do know from experience that switching up exercises, even ones that use the same muscles, makes me sore in a different way the next day. So clearly switching things up is beneficial to rounding out muscle build all over.

Yes. The big 5 compound exercises are bench press, squat, deadlift, shoulder press and pull up.

C_Pain posted...

Yes. The big 5 compound exercises are bench press, squat, deadlift, shoulder press and pull up.

Interesting but... shoulder press? Why?

I think it can be swapped out for overhead press. My understanding is they are just the classic strength building exercises, maybe because they are simple and can have variants depending on your needs?

bsp77 posted...

Pushups are so great and yet so painful. Just did 45, which seems to be about my exhaustion limit at the moment. Want to get it over 50 soon.

How about y'all?

Like two, back when I played sports I could do like 30. However it like I lost all my arm power. Like someone just sucked it out .

Duran here, tagging with my alt cuz my main is in purg. 201.4 this morning! trending back downward after going back up to 203.2-203.6 for a few days. i haven't been doing very well with keeping up with my weight lifting regimen, because even though my left bicep is finally feeling better after i injured it in January, now my right bicep is not doing so good. but i don't think it is because i pushed myself too hard lifting with it like what happened with my left bicep. it kinda just started giving me issues out of nowhere. i think i only slept on it wrong or something. anyway, i know i should probably still do my lower body workout even if i need to take it easy on my arms, but since full body workouts are my normal routine, most of the time i find it difficult to get the motivation to just do what in my brain is only part of my workout. i really should get to it though.

as far as shoulder press, i really like how it works out not only the chest but the upper back and shoulders too. i think it is generally considered one of the major compound exercises because of how much difference it can make in defining your shoulders. i've seen pictures of some guys with huge biceps and triceps and forearms, but pretty small shoulders in comparison, and it just looks weird tbh. but on the subject, personally i don't quite understand the difference between shoulder press, overhead press, and military press. sometimes it seems like they are just used as different names for basically the same movement, but other times it seems like there is supposed to be an implied difference there, but i can't tell what.

Hey Duran! What'dya do?

I just finished an easy 4.25 mile run in some glorious 63 degree weather. I had to rescue a turtle halfway through.

bsp77 posted...

Hey Duran! What'dya do?

apparently i spoke out too harshly against conservatives in the eyes of a mod in reference to a Fox News propaganda piece someone posted that essentially turned the story about the eclipse into a story about the "flood" of illegal immigrants coming across the border, that nobody is paying attention to because everyone's eyes were in the sky instead of on the ground.

DoesntMatter posted...

apparently i spoke out too harshly against conservatives in the eyes of a mod in reference to a Fox News propaganda piece someone posted that essentially turned the story about the eclipse into a story about the "flood" of illegal immigrants coming across the border, that nobody is paying attention to because everyone's eyes were in the sky instead of on the ground.

So nothing to see here... lol

I think the Military Press falls under the umbrella of Shoulder Press exercises. For example, when I do a Shoulder Press, Im usually on a bench and use dumbbells. Thats what youd typically call a Shoulder Press. On the other hand, the Military Press involves standing upright and pressing a barbell overhead. So, while the Military Press is a variant of the Shoulder Press, it doesnt encompass all types of Shoulder Presses. Its similar to how all tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises.

DoesntMatter posted...

apparently i spoke out too harshly against conservatives in the eyes of a mod in reference to a Fox News propaganda piece someone posted that essentially turned the story about the eclipse into a story about the "flood" of illegal immigrants coming across the border, that nobody is paying attention to because everyone's eyes were in the sky instead of on the ground.

Everything you just wrote from your harsh treatment to the report on fox was ...

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/6/69c2c1af.jpg

bsp77 posted...

So nothing to see here... lol

yeah pretty much lol

cjsdowg posted...

Everything you just wrote from your harsh treatment to the report on fox was ...

yeah, whatever though, what are you gonna do

cjsdowg posted...

I think the Military Press falls under the umbrella of Shoulder Press exercises. For example, when I do a Shoulder Press, Im usually on a bench and use dumbbells. Thats what youd typically call a Shoulder Press. On the other hand, the Military Press involves standing upright and pressing a barbell overhead. So, while the Military Press is a variant of the Shoulder Press, it doesnt encompass all types of Shoulder Presses. Its similar to how all tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises.

interesting. well, whatever you want to call it, what i do is with dumb bells and while standing straight up, and it always makes me feel really great afterward and has led to some noticeable increases in mass in my shoulders and neck. so it works.

DoesntMatter posted...

interesting. well, whatever you want to call it, what i do is with dumb bells and while standing straight up, and it always makes me feel really great afterward and has led to some noticeable increases in mass in my shoulders and neck. so it works.

I keep putting that off since I don't have the best range of motion in my shoulders.

Just ran an easy 3.6 miles. Wanted to keep it simple since I also ran yesterday. If I am going to do a half marathon in October, I need to start building my base in a gentle manner to not injure myself.

bsp77 posted...

Just ran an easy 3.6 miles. Wanted to keep it simple since I also ran yesterday. If I am going to do a half marathon in October, I need to start building my base in a gentle manner to not injure myself.

How long does it take to do those 3.6 miles? When i go to the gym, get on my elliptical, and increase the incline i can do 3-4ish miles in less than or around 30 minutes

200.2 on the scale this morning. oh man.... it's so close, i can taste it.

coolpal23 posted...

How long does it take to do those 3.6 miles? When i go to the gym, get on my elliptical, and increase the incline i can do 3-4ish miles in less than or around 30 minutes

My speed ranges but it was 8:44 per mile today. My guess it that if you go 4 miles, you are well above 30 minutes. Most non experienced runners would take at least 35 minutes, if not 40

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bsp77 posted...

My speed ranges but it was 8:44 per mile today. My guess it that if you go 4 miles, you are well above 30 minutes. Most non experienced runners would take at least 35 minutes, if not 40

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/faf9655f.jpg

Wow 480 cals thats great

cjsdowg posted...

Wow 480 cals thats great

Running is the most efficient calorie burner. When I get back to running 6 miles regularly, I am typically burning over 800 calories

I feel 480 is low lol

bsp77 posted...

Running is the most efficient calorie burner. When I get back to running 6 miles regularly, I am typically burning over 800 calories

I feel 480 is low lol

I wish I could run. I am thinking about getting one of those racing wheelchairs. But I don't know if that would be cool

cjsdowg posted...

I wish I could run. I am thinking about getting one of those racing wheelchairs. But I don't know if that would be cool

Because of plantar fasciitis or whatever? Won't that go away with time and/or treatment?

Ugh, I can't get good pics to show that I actually have muscle gain. I just look kinda scrawny :(

How do you do it, Jeff? Maybe you just have bigger arms and shoulders than me.

bsp77 posted...

Because of plantar fasciitis or whatever? Won't that go away with time and/or treatment?

They it will but I had it for 2 year and it gets worse

By the way, don't know who might be into it, but there's a youtube channel I watch called The Bioneer. It's pretty interesting, and is in line with my ideal form of training... mostly.

https://www.youtube.com/@TheBioneer

bsp77 posted...

My speed ranges but it was 8:44 per mile today. My guess it that if you go 4 miles, you are well above 30 minutes. Most non experienced runners would take at least 35 minutes, if not 40

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/faf9655f.jpg

So quick question are miles on the machines inaccurate too? Don't mind the calories those are always inaccurate https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/fa75c717.jpg

coolpal23 posted...

So quick question are miles on the machines inaccurate too? Don't mind the calories those are always inaccurate https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/fa75c717.jpg

Oh, I am dumb. That is elliptical and you said that lol

I don't know how that even measures miles because it isn't a real movement. That said, it looks like you are going pretty damn fast!

coolpal23 posted...

So quick question are miles on the machines inaccurate too? Don't mind the calories those are always inaccurate https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/fa75c717.jpg

Are you playing switch while working out ?

bsp77 posted...

don't know how that even measures miles because it isn't a real movement. That said, it looks like you are going pretty damn fast!

Your guess is as good as mine! I'd say it's a casual stroll, a year of this and I still feel like I get winded easily, hate it

cjsdowg posted...

Are you playing switch while working out ?

I am! I call it the super mario galaxy 120 challenge, as In I only get stars when I'm moving, I'm at 106 rn

coolpal23 posted...

I am! I call it the super mario galaxy 120 challenge, as In I only get stars when I'm moving, I'm at 106 rn

That's cool. I have been playing this boxing "game" for like 100 days, 77 days in a row. And I am feeling like I need a new game because it is so boring. I listen to my own music and then I have to listen to my own music again when I am driving all over my state for work. So boring.

I ran a half a mile on saturday night, because the dog wanted to run instead of walk

my shins hurt for 3 days ;_;

thronedfire2 posted...

I ran a half a mile on saturday night, because the dog wanted to run instead of walk

my shins hurt for 3 days ;_;

Sorry about your shins. Have you talked to doctor about it.

cjsdowg posted...

Sorry about your shins. Have you talked to doctor about it.

I'm just out of shape. that was only the second time I ran since I broke my ankle 8 years ago >_>

I watch this guy a lot and he is really good. But he uses the C word a lot. I think he is Irish or something so that isn't as heavy for them as it to us here. But this time it is blanked out. So I want you all to see a guy who has helped .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9erx15WwOx8&ab_channel=Mulligainz-Fitness

cjsdowg posted...

I watch this guy a lot and he is really good. But he uses the C word a lot. I think he is Irish or something so that isn't as heavy for them as it to us here. But this time it is blanked out. So I want you all to see a guy who has helped .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9erx15WwOx8&ab_channel=Mulligainz-Fitness

good video. this reminds me of a segment i saw on Good Morning America not too long about weight loss and physical fitness where they compared the size of 5 lbs of fat to 5 lbs of muscle, and it is just crazy what a difference it is. muscle is soooo much more dense and compact. the total volume was tiny compared to the total volume of the fat. it really puts things into perspective.

coolpal23 posted...

So quick question are miles on the machines inaccurate too? Don't mind the calories those are always inaccurate https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/fa75c717.jpg

Switch on the treadmill is amazing.

As someone who plays XBox on the treadmill I salute you and your vision

held steady this morning at 200.2. i would have liked to have finally dipped below 200 again, but at least i didn't gain any.