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[Kauvara]

The apartment complex I now reside in has a bitchin' 24 hour fitness center. Best part is there's hardly ever anyone in there.

As a result, I've upped my cardio to 30-45 minutes every day. Really noticing results as far as less fat more muscle.

FEELIN GOOD.

 

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[SackSlapped]

Discovered this thread.. cool Last time I worked out I was following the SL 5x5 program, was following it good until I got a job as a truck thrower at walmart, had no energy to workout >.> But, my lifts when I stopped were:

 

Squat:210lbs 5x5

Bench: 135 5x5

Overhead press(i suck at it.. terrible form):95

Deadlift:245 lbs 3x5

Bent over row: 135lbs 5x5

 

At the time I was 6'6" 378lbs(may 1st), now I'm down to 6'6" 340lbs. Really trying to cut before I go back to a strength routine.

[Random]

Necroviving cuz I know a bunch of us in TC work out, so lets hear some progress reports people!

Today is the holiest of holy days for me. Leg day! Looking foward to getting off work tonight.

 

Legs and shoulders day checking in. 

5x5 ATG @ 185 (light)

4x10 Leg Extensions @ 140

4x10 Hammy Curls @ 100

 

5x5 OHP @ 135

4x10 Front Delt Raises @ 25

4x10 Rear Delt Flyes @ 100

3x15 Pullups

 

Discovered this thread.. cool Last time I worked out I was following the SL 5x5 program, was following it good until I got a job as a truck thrower at walmart, had no energy to workout >.> But, my lifts when I stopped were:

 

Squat:210lbs 5x5

Bench: 135 5x5

Overhead press(i suck at it.. terrible form):95

Deadlift:245 lbs 3x5

Bent over row: 135lbs 5x5

 

At the time I was 6'6" 378lbs(may 1st), now I'm down to 6'6" 340lbs. Really trying to cut before I go back to a strength routine.

 

You need to bench more, otherwise not bad for SL.

 

You can also cut and do strength by the way, you'll make huge gains. 

[SackSlapped]

You need to bench more, otherwise not bad for SL.

 

You can also cut and do strength by the way, you'll make huge gains. 

I've always been weak at benching Pretty sure I have a hand imbalence, which then messes up my entire arm because my elbows hurt whilst I bench.

 

edit: oh, and to the first part, I've only stalled on OHP. I was still adding 5lbs every workout to squat and bench, 10 to deadlifts. Just takes energy.. which I don't have very often.

Edited by SackSlapped, 12 June 2013 - 08:48 PM.

[Random]

I've always been weak at benching Pretty sure I have a hand imbalence, which then messes up my entire arm because my elbows hurt whilst I bench.

 

edit: oh, and to the first part, I've only stalled on OHP. I was still adding 5lbs every workout to squat and bench, 10 to deadlifts. Just takes energy.. which I don't have very often.

 

As far as bench goes, you're probably gripping either too narrow or too wide. Too narrow is my guess, before you start adding more weight correct your form with just the bar, you'll make better gains when you get it right.

 

Judging by your lack of energy and the fact that you are trying to cut and losing weight, your diet is probably not in order. Just eating a caloric deficit is good for losing weight, but you should be eating a deficit with the right things so you still get proper macronutrients for your body to function.

 

Healthy fats are a big reason people don't have energy, low sex drive, low testosterone, low mood, etc. Try to track your intake for a week with an app (MyFitnessPal is great) and at the end of the week see where you're at. If you go on any bodybuilding website you should be able to calculate the nutrition you need.

 

That being said, 8 egg whites, black coffee for breakfast.

[ic3doom]

I started jogging again. It's been over a month since the last time I went for a run. I blame exams. 

 

My stamina is terrible now. Barely made 3km before giving up.

[iblvuhvemystplr]

In the mornings, I do a workout video for 20 minutes, and then I go for a 1 hour walk/light hike in the evening.

[LegitRSer]

Does Lifting Chips Count?

 

Lots of stairs. The  fridge is downstairs X_X

[mintpro]

I just recently got back into running / working out. Today I ran the Cooper test in a nearby track: 2 500 m.

 

Something to compare my progress at the end of the summer.

Edited by mintpro, 17 June 2013 - 10:50 PM.

[winkent]

i try to start my weekdays with 40 minutes of running followed with thirty minutes of cycling.

i tried powering once and my shoulder hurt for 3 days

[ampharos]

I'm pretty out of shape, but I just started exercising last week! It's exhausting, but I'm really excited. I'm doing the 5k in 5 weeks plan.

[jhawk2207]

sl 5x5 is a good program but as you get more advanced try 5/3/1. 5x5 got me to a 315 bench 375 squat @ 180 lbs. as you lift more weight it's harder to recover.

[cashmereoxford]

what kind of protein powders are you guys on strength using postworkout?

[Trey]

Just started on Insanity. Does it help build muscle (especially arms and chest) or is it more for weight loss?

[mintpro]

Just finished my first trail run with my brother!

[ToxicS]

Lost 30 pounds in one month. Will post a picture in a month or two

[jhawk2207]

@ cashmere sometimes whey protein but usually a good steak or something, eating real food works so much better, also simple carbs are important post workout to help with protein synthesis.

[NapisaurusRex]

Just started on Insanity. Does it help build muscle (especially arms and chest) or is it more for weight loss?

More for weight loss/stamina building/toning ... it's mostly aerobics and plyometrics. Not for building muscle mass.

Edited by Napiform, 15 July 2013 - 03:01 PM.

[blue]

Lost 30 pounds in one month. Will post a picture in a month or two

Wow! That's a lot of pounds for just one month, although I suppose that's dependent on how much you started off in the first place.

 

How'd you manage to pull it off?

 

Good job anyhow and keep it up!

[Cype]

Age: 19

Gender: Male

Weight: Walk around at 145, have to cut to fight at 135.

BF: 10-12% at 145, 7-9% at 135

Bench: 175-225 depending on factors

Squat: 285-300 depending on factors

Deadlift: 365 was my last workout. if i focused more i could get to 400 i think lol

 

3 hours of cardio, and 2 hrs strength, 1 hr muscle endurance (split between a normal mon-fri)

m/w/f:

1 hr muscle endurance

3 hrs cardio

t/t:

2 hrs strength

3 hours cardio

 

know a ton about diet & supplementation, just ask if needed

 

basic exercises: ( i could def get these much higher if focused on)

pushup 250 

clap push up 100

pullup 45

dip 55

Edited by LanaDelRey, 16 July 2013 - 10:07 PM.

[ToxicS]

Wow! That's a lot of pounds for just one month, although I suppose that's dependent on how much you started off in the first place.

 

How'd you manage to pull it off?

 

Good job anyhow and keep it up!

went from like 254 to 224.
Burpies(3x8) (weight training exercises are 5x5) pushups squats sprints bicycling benchpress curls deadlifts etc. Just started working on triceps more often. It's a bitch! Can bench press 80 now (Have a 120 pound dumbbell set at home). My diet consists of hardly any carbs or sugar until I lose all of my fat and just have mostly muscle. I have a problem with my right knee (It's locking up, going to orthopedist again) but I am working through it. Using (all powders) glucosamine, msm, taurine, spiruluna, choline, piracetamin, and protein powder(onwhey gold standard banana whey) (Protein powder just ran out, going to have to use my friends)

[Cype]

went from like 254 to 224.
Burpies(3x8) (weight training exercises are 5x5) pushups squats sprints bicycling benchpress curls deadlifts etc. Just started working on triceps more often. It's a bitch! Can bench press 80 now (Have a 120 pound dumbbell set at home). My diet consists of hardly any carbs or sugar until I lose all of my fat and just have mostly muscle. I have a problem with my right knee (It's locking up, going to orthopedist again) but I am working through it. Using (all powders) glucosamine, msm, taurine, spiruluna, choline, piracetamin, and protein powder(onwhey gold standard banana whey) (Protein powder just ran out, going to have to use my friends)

 

Cutting out carbs is a good idea for weight loss, but you can't completely stop consuming them.

They play an important role for your muscles to continue to perform. 

 

and a side note, increase fat intake to cut fat.

[ToxicS]

Cutting out carbs is a good idea for weight loss, but you can't completely stop consuming them.

They play an important role for your muscles to continue to perform. 

 

and a side note, increase fat intake to cut fat.

I eat veggies, those are my carbs, and I have one beer a day as well. And about the fat, yeah that makes sense. Been doing that.

[DonValentino]

Granola with yogurt, with blueberries and strawberries for breakfast.

Sandwich with either turkey or ham with mayo and lettuce.

Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with banana slices. Two of those.

Hot dogs and beans are a classic.

My workout by itself without food is 1mile+ running, and then lifting. Rotating I do deadlifts and shrugs. I do curls when I feel like it. Usually every other day.

[Random]

sl 5x5 is a good program but as you get more advanced try 5/3/1. 5x5 got me to a 315 bench 375 squat @ 180 lbs. as you lift more weight it's harder to recover.

 

Agreed!

 

Been gaining solid mass while leaning out this summer. I'm coming in at about 10-11% right now, 175. Haven't maxed any of my lifts all summer but have been repping good weight and making gains. Delts and back are popping hard recently.