Pulled groin is killing my squat progress.
That sucks man.
I've kinda gone backwards since my holiday but my goals have also changed. I'm not really that interested in becoming some buff Arnie wannabe any more. I'll be happy with some good muscle gains and the feeling of being fitter and stronger
I'm not so strict on my diet any more, I'm just making sure I eat enough protein most days and keep my calories around a highish level to hopefully make some decent gains. I know how to lose fat whilst retaining muscle so I'm not phased about any fat gains that come with muscle gains, you kinda can't have one without the other anyway, unless you want to progress slowly. Doesn't mean I'm eating a whole bunch of junk food, I'm still eating healthy most days but I'm not going to stress it on the days I don't.
/2 cents
I've kinda gone backwards since my holiday but my goals have also changed. I'm not really that interested in becoming some buff Arnie wannabe any more. I'll be happy with some good muscle gains and the feeling of being fitter and stronger
I'm not so strict on my diet any more, I'm just making sure I eat enough protein most days and keep my calories around a highish level to hopefully make some decent gains. I know how to lose fat whilst retaining muscle so I'm not phased about any fat gains that come with muscle gains, you kinda can't have one without the other anyway, unless you want to progress slowly. Doesn't mean I'm eating a whole bunch of junk food, I'm still eating healthy most days but I'm not going to stress it on the days I don't.
/2 cents
went to the gym today, met a friend who was already there. We have essentially the same goals, so I'll just follow what he does.
Today I did the bike machine thing for 50 minutes. Tomorrow, we will be doing upper body stuff.
Today I did the bike machine thing for 50 minutes. Tomorrow, we will be doing upper body stuff.
noice 
You should just do a full body workout rather than a split. Splits are only good for people who have been working out a long time and can handle the extra stress on their bodies. For beginners (anyone who has been working out for less than six months consistently and intelligently) then a split isn't as effective as a full body workout. There's been studies done to back this up.
If you want any advice I'm happy to offer some. I'm no expert but I've done a lot of reading this year about it and would be happy to help get you on track
If you want any advice I'm happy to offer some. I'm no expert but I've done a lot of reading this year about it and would be happy to help get you on track
righto. I just popped in to get a free 3 day trial type thing, so it was a pretty brief visit - plus my friend I was going with had been there for quite a while anyway so I just left about 20 minutes after him. Tomorrow I'll be getting into it more, doing more things and stufffff.
noice
Check if there are any barbells there, especially to do squats and deadlifts. If there aren't your next best bet is the leg press.
Try this for a beginners workout, it's one I'm on and once you get to what is heavy for you it's certainly hitting all the main muscle groups:
http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-begi … t-routine/
And if you want to do a lot of reading on it, just go from the start - http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/how-to-d … t-routine/
http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-begi … t-routine/
And if you want to do a lot of reading on it, just go from the start - http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/how-to-d … t-routine/
Very similar to that I was doing when I did Stronglifts. Worked for me afaik
Personally I like it better than SL. I also do those exercises at 3x8, instead of 5x5. I'll mix it up in December, and change the rep/set range.
Time to add some mass on this frame!
Gonna go on a long bulk now, till July minimum. Let's see where I can get
Gonna go on a long bulk now, till July minimum. Let's see where I can get
shit son, looking good.
Weight/height? And what have you been doing to get that?
Weight/height? And what have you been doing to get that?
Tis what I've been doing, however I'm doing ABxABxxJaekus wrote:
Try this for a beginners workout, it's one I'm on and once you get to what is heavy for you it's certainly hitting all the main muscle groups:
http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-begi … t-routine/
And if you want to do a lot of reading on it, just go from the start - http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/how-to-d … t-routine/
I'm 173cm/72KG in that pic. Came down from 75KG in 2~ish months in that pic (more like maintaining that weight).PrivateVendetta wrote:
shit son, looking good.
Weight/height? And what have you been doing to get that?
I've done Bill Starr/Madcow for 2.5 months and did various 3-day splits. I've come to the conclusion that I need to train more than 3 days in a week to really see the gains, though, so now I'm training 5 days a week, focussing on building mass
You're working muscle two days consecutively? Hmmm.Stimey wrote:
Tis what I've been doing, however I'm doing ABxABxxJaekus wrote:
Try this for a beginners workout, it's one I'm on and once you get to what is heavy for you it's certainly hitting all the main muscle groups:
http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-begi … t-routine/
And if you want to do a lot of reading on it, just go from the start - http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/how-to-d … t-routine/
You do know squats and deadlifts both work similar muscles as secondaries, not just quads/calves and hammies/glutes/lower back?
The last bulk i did was only ~3 months, but had some great results and gained nothing but lean muscle mass (1-1.5kg a month) and that was right before i got injured and had to stop.
Right now i sort of dropped down to 65kg (wich is what i was hoping would happen, just glad i didnt drop any further), but as soon as my squat and DL is around 90kg and my bench around 40kg i will start my bulk again and creatine, hopefully giving me at least 2kg of muscle mass each month and then keep bulking till 75kg.
So far my lifts are still shite.
Next week i'll adding weight to the bar for the first time (just 2.5kg) and it should be another month or 2 before i can lift some real weight again and make progress.
This injury really delayed my progress big time. But I'm just glad it didnt set me back a lot.
Right now i sort of dropped down to 65kg (wich is what i was hoping would happen, just glad i didnt drop any further), but as soon as my squat and DL is around 90kg and my bench around 40kg i will start my bulk again and creatine, hopefully giving me at least 2kg of muscle mass each month and then keep bulking till 75kg.
So far my lifts are still shite.
Next week i'll adding weight to the bar for the first time (just 2.5kg) and it should be another month or 2 before i can lift some real weight again and make progress.
This injury really delayed my progress big time. But I'm just glad it didnt set me back a lot.
Yes, I'm aware.Jaekus wrote:
You're working muscle two days consecutively? Hmmm.Stimey wrote:
Tis what I've been doing, however I'm doing ABxABxxJaekus wrote:
Try this for a beginners workout, it's one I'm on and once you get to what is heavy for you it's certainly hitting all the main muscle groups:
http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-begi … t-routine/
And if you want to do a lot of reading on it, just go from the start - http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/how-to-d … t-routine/
You do know squats and deadlifts both work similar muscles as secondaries, not just quads/calves and hammies/glutes/lower back?
Right now I feel fine as my lifts are progressing normally, if I find that it starts to get more and more difficult then I'll probably go to AxBxAxx
Cant sleep. I think I'll try to get rid of some energy
I love these guys.. I keepem in my bedroom.
I love these guys.. I keepem in my bedroom.
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Yep. It's getting better so it'll be fine, just a week or so of lost progress but likely no regression.Jaekus wrote:
That sucks man.
I've kinda gone backwards since my holiday but my goals have also changed. I'm not really that interested in becoming some buff Arnie wannabe any more. I'll be happy with some good muscle gains and the feeling of being fitter and stronger
I'm not so strict on my diet any more, I'm just making sure I eat enough protein most days and keep my calories around a highish level to hopefully make some decent gains. I know how to lose fat whilst retaining muscle so I'm not phased about any fat gains that come with muscle gains, you kinda can't have one without the other anyway, unless you want to progress slowly. Doesn't mean I'm eating a whole bunch of junk food, I'm still eating healthy most days but I'm not going to stress it on the days I don't.
/2 cents
Yeah, being strict on your diet is unreasonable. As long as you eat the post-workout protein and stay generally healthy, you'll be fine if you aren't trying to become a body builder or professional athlete.
How and when is also important. I can easily get away with slip-ups so longs as they arent late and out of moderation. I'm still mostly on the paleo thing .. mostly.
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i also run every other day mon-fri
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i also run every other day mon-fri
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Yeah exactly. I just want to get bigger and stronger at the moment. I don't care too much if I put on some fat with it, because I now finally understand how it all works, so losing it won't be hard, will just take some timenukchebi0 wrote:
Yep. It's getting better so it'll be fine, just a week or so of lost progress but likely no regression.Jaekus wrote:
That sucks man.
I've kinda gone backwards since my holiday but my goals have also changed. I'm not really that interested in becoming some buff Arnie wannabe any more. I'll be happy with some good muscle gains and the feeling of being fitter and stronger
I'm not so strict on my diet any more, I'm just making sure I eat enough protein most days and keep my calories around a highish level to hopefully make some decent gains. I know how to lose fat whilst retaining muscle so I'm not phased about any fat gains that come with muscle gains, you kinda can't have one without the other anyway, unless you want to progress slowly. Doesn't mean I'm eating a whole bunch of junk food, I'm still eating healthy most days but I'm not going to stress it on the days I don't.
/2 cents
Yeah, being strict on your diet is unreasonable. As long as you eat the post-workout protein and stay generally healthy, you'll be fine if you aren't trying to become a body builder or professional athlete.
Om nom nom, going on a bulk after being on a cut/maintenance for 3 months is like the best thing ever.
Yeah it's great. I've been eating heaps, having double scoop protein shakes... basically eating whenever I feel hungry.
I love this site, here's the latest article.
How To Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle – Burn Fat, NOT Muscle
How To Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle – Burn Fat, NOT Muscle
You know it's a good workout when you can't shower yourself properly.
Pretty obvious stuff really.Jaekus wrote:
I love this site, here's the latest article.
How To Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle – Burn Fat, NOT Muscle
I dont agree with the little to no cardio statement though. Cardio can actually help with maintaining muscle mass when on a cut and speeds up the fat loss. Of course it has to be done in moderation. So one or two HIIT sessions a week will help maintain muscle and lose fat, but runnning half a marathon a few times a week wont.
I did HIIT and a 6km run while i was injured and i kept up with my protein intake and calories at maintenance level while i was (still am ) injured. I didnt lift and only lost 2kg, which wasnt (or barely any) muscle mass.