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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hi guys, just down the gym getting my gains on, looking pretty ripped and shredded lol. Any who, who else likes to go gym ?

There’s a machine here not sure what it does, think it’s for lats ! Is lats a thing ?

Love gym life, it’s brilliant. I drive down here then get on a stationary bike, what’s that all about, haha, who else does that ?

There’s a bloke here making weird noises, take it easy buddy you’re gonna drop a bollock. Lmfao

#Gymlife

#Gains

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to love going gym and circuit training,but for the last 5 years or so i just swim 3 or 4 time a week

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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago

the right frame of mind -London

The "shredded" look is if anything quite alarming to contemplate -is that like weetabix?

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

I've been ill, chest infection.

Just back from the gym, first time in 3wks.

I was pathetic!

Couldn't lift a third my normal weights.

Not happy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi guys, just down the gym getting my gains on, looking pretty ripped and shredded lol. Any who, who else likes to go gym ?

There’s a machine here not sure what it does, think it’s for lats ! Is lats a thing ?

Love gym life, it’s brilliant. I drive down here then get on a stationary bike, what’s that all about, haha, who else does that ?

There’s a bloke here making weird noises, take it easy buddy you’re gonna drop a bollock. Lmfao

#Gymlife

#Gains

"

The gains certainly show. Well done.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

80kg deadlifts for me today 4 sets of 6

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Don’t need gym if you use Creatine. #Fact

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The "shredded" look is if anything quite alarming to contemplate -is that like weetabix? "

Yeah, pretty much. You getting your gains on bro ?

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

I usually go twice a week and do a good couple of hours solid weight training. I hadn't really noticed gains since last year but saw a couple of photos on Facebook that were taken of me this weekend out mountain biking and I do look pretty hench compared to last year

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"80kg deadlifts for me today 4 sets of 6 "

I can get the bar up once, with a ring doughnut at each end.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hi guys, just down the gym getting my gains on, looking pretty ripped and shredded lol. Any who, who else likes to go gym ?

There’s a machine here not sure what it does, think it’s for lats ! Is lats a thing ?

Love gym life, it’s brilliant. I drive down here then get on a stationary bike, what’s that all about, haha, who else does that ?

There’s a bloke here making weird noises, take it easy buddy you’re gonna drop a bollock. Lmfao

#Gymlife

#Gains

The gains certainly show. Well done. "

Thanks bro, been hitting it pretty hard.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

DA FUQ am I supposed to do with the machine with Monster Munch and Lilt in, is that for your glutes or some shit ?!

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds

What gains is the OP talking about?

There is a picture from yesterday and a picture from November 2017. There are no gains compared with 2017, if anything, there is slightly less tone!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"What gains is the OP talking about?

There is a picture from yesterday and a picture from November 2017. There are no gains compared with 2017, if anything, there is slightly less tone!"

All my gains have been made today, that’s how weight lifting works bro, nothing for months then BOOM, all of sudden total hench.

Hope this helps in your future endeavours X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gotta get that protein

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My brother in law once told us he drinks Yazoo for the protein

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My brother in law once told us he drinks Yazoo for the protein "

What the 1980s synch pop group, they don’t mention that in Men’s Health magazine, but thanks for the tip ?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My brother in law once told us he drinks Yazoo for the protein

What the 1980s synch pop group, they don’t mention that in Men’s Health magazine, but thanks for the tip ?!"

Yes. (No, the chocolate milk - I may have gotten the brand name wrong)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gym session commencing within the hour.

I've had a week off so I'm not looking forward to the next few days of recovery!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Supposed to be going but a nap sounds far more appealing right now.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm thrilled that I'm transitioning from rehab (severe injury) back into strength and cardio work. I feel powerful after I've hit the weights room, even if I'm not where I was before my injury.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah bro been hittin the gym bro, then all of a sudden, boom big gains bro big gains im like totally ripped bro im like so shredded feel this, what do you bench? You gotta pound down that protein bro you gotta blend that shit and pound it, yeaaah. Somebody call the vet because these swans are siiick. You got a problem bro, you got beef? Well come at me bra come at me...

In my head this is what you sound like.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m a six days a week bodybuilder

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Supposed to be going but a nap sounds far more appealing right now. "

Get up!! Grind it out.. i smashes my legs to pieces this morning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Here's the one place I don't want to talk about work...

Screw it here it is: lats, man if those badboys don't work say bye to your shoulders / back after deadlifts?

Does "shitting dog position" ring a bell? XD

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m a six days a week bodybuilder "

6 times a week!? That makes me tired just thinking about it right now haha

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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago

the right frame of mind -London


"The "shredded" look is if anything quite alarming to contemplate -is that like weetabix?

Yeah, pretty much. You getting your gains on bro ?"

there is an r in grains you know

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m a six days a week bodybuilder

6 times a week!? That makes me tired just thinking about it right now haha"

Is it weird that it’s my favourite thing to do with my time?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Supposed to be going but a nap sounds far more appealing right now.

Get up!! Grind it out.. i smashes my legs to pieces this morning "

Just let me have 30 minutes on my couch then I'll think about it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Haha you won’t get up

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

With a newly opened Greggs virtually right on my doorstep now, I rather fancy that my future gains may not be of the muscular variety.....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Supposed to be going but a nap sounds far more appealing right now.

Get up!! Grind it out.. i smashes my legs to pieces this morning "

Totally paying off, your quadriceps femoris is looking totally hench !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Haha you won’t get up"

I always manage to somehow

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By *ools47Woman
over a year ago

Failsworth

I'm supposed to be at the gym gaining the red sweaty faced look.

Instead I'm at home with a pizza and a gu pud, it's been that kind of day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m a six days a week bodybuilder

6 times a week!? That makes me tired just thinking about it right now haha

Is it weird that it’s my favourite thing to do with my time? "

I could tell you what I like to do with my time.. but that's for pillow talk

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

What’s everyone’s Favorite muscle, mines the flexor digitorum longus muscle ?! Ladies !

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'm supposed to be at the gym gaining the red sweaty faced look.

Instead I'm at home with a pizza and a gu pud, it's been that kind of day. "

Put that pizza down lady and get down the gym, those gains ain’t gonna make themselves !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You look pumped up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Supposed to be going but a nap sounds far more appealing right now.

Get up!! Grind it out.. i smashes my legs to pieces this morning

Totally paying off, your quadriceps femoris is looking totally hench ! "

Haha well

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"You look pumped up. "

Thanks, all those imaginary gym sessions have paid off.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Supposed to be going but a nap sounds far more appealing right now.

Get up!! Grind it out.. i smashes my legs to pieces this morning

Totally paying off, your quadriceps femoris is looking totally hench !

Haha well

Thanks "

Thanks !

*trys to play it cool, but inside his heart is racing*

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By *rLucky777Man
over a year ago

Leeds

The only exercise I believe in is bench press.

Bench press 6 days a week then rest on Sunday. No other exercises required.

It’s the ultimate full body work out and all you ever need.

What’s everyone benching?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What’s everyone’s Favorite muscle, mines the flexor digitorum longus muscle ?! Ladies ! "

The penis

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By *adlyDeeplyCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

Rest day today for me, chest tomorrow..

MrsM was in first thing today..

Good to keep it up, especially as the years tick by!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What’s everyone’s Favorite muscle, mines the flexor digitorum longus muscle ?! Ladies ! "

Partial to a perky pair of pecs and a good set of glutes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I manage it a few times a month

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Rest day today for me, chest tomorrow..

MrsM was in first thing today..

Good to keep it up, especially as the years tick by! "

Everyday is a rest day for me.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The only exercise I believe in is bench press.

Bench press 6 days a week then rest on Sunday. No other exercises required.

It’s the ultimate full body work out and all you ever need.

What’s everyone benching? "

Weights. Hope this helps X

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By *ast_And_CuriousMan
over a year ago

Sevenoaks


"The only exercise I believe in is bench press.

Bench press 6 days a week then rest on Sunday. No other exercises required.

It’s the ultimate full body work out and all you ever need.

What’s everyone benching? "

6 days a week is unnecessary and too much. And as with any exercise your body will soon adapt to it and the gains will stop anyway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I built myself one in my garage. As I cannot be bothered with all the gym bollocks that you have to put up with. I spent about £1000 and have not paid a gym membership for 4 years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Speaking of "all the gym bollocks" , gotta go lift some weights now lol I'll catch up with the threat later

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I built myself one in my garage. As I cannot be bothered with all the gym bollocks that you have to put up with. I spent about £1000 and have not paid a gym membership for 4 years. "

Ive done the same, I spent £1000 also. £900 was on a vending machine, the rest was on a water cooler and a towel. To be honest I didn’t think it through.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The only exercise I believe in is bench press.

Bench press 6 days a week then rest on Sunday. No other exercises required.

It’s the ultimate full body work out and all you ever need.

What’s everyone benching?

6 days a week is unnecessary and too much. And as with any exercise your body will soon adapt to it and the gains will stop anyway.

"

I’m pretty sure he’s joking

And I lift 6 days a week. It’s not unnecessary at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm nearly finished squats, better get back on it or I may lose my gainz

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm looking forward to being able to hit squat euphoria again. Sadly avoiding squats at the moment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like the gym. I do full body workouts mon wed and fri, the protein sysntesis recovery time and body part frequency, with a 12 week, 4 week block periodization program, perfect

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By *rLucky777Man
over a year ago

Leeds


"The only exercise I believe in is bench press.

Bench press 6 days a week then rest on Sunday. No other exercises required.

It’s the ultimate full body work out and all you ever need.

What’s everyone benching?

Weights. Hope this helps X"

Weights??

Nah man, you need to be benching people. Just grab the nearest lycra clad person who’s playing with their phone and start benching them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You look pumped up.

Thanks, all those imaginary gym sessions have paid off."

Keep it up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been told I can make some gainz by joining this thread?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm looking forward to being able to hit squat euphoria again. Sadly avoiding squats at the moment. "

Power clean an press

Total body work out .....

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I'm looking forward to being able to hit squat euphoria again. Sadly avoiding squats at the moment.

Power clean an press

Total body work out .....

"

Not yet I'm afraid. Out of the question due to injury. I'll get there though.

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By *ast_And_CuriousMan
over a year ago

Sevenoaks


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And I lift 6 days a week. It’s not unnecessary at all"

It is unnecessary. You'll benefit more from another day off. Probably another two days off.

Overtraining is all too common and will hurt your progress.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

And I lift 6 days a week. It’s not unnecessary at all

It is unnecessary. You'll benefit more from another day off. Probably another two days off.

Overtraining is all too common and will hurt your progress. "

If you include active recovery.. and the training of a faster recovering muscle group more than once a week it works just fine thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

And I lift 6 days a week. It’s not unnecessary at all

It is unnecessary. You'll benefit more from another day off. Probably another two days off.

Overtraining is all too common and will hurt your progress. "

Over training is a myth that most people couldn't do if they tried

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I built myself one in my garage. As I cannot be bothered with all the gym bollocks that you have to put up with. I spent about £1000 and have not paid a gym membership for 4 years. "

My gym costs 16 a month. Another year and you'll have broke even

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

And I lift 6 days a week. It’s not unnecessary at all

It is unnecessary. You'll benefit more from another day off. Probably another two days off.

Overtraining is all too common and will hurt your progress.

Over training is a myth that most people couldn't do if they tried"

Really? Do you have anything to back that up? Considering any training plan for just about any sport will include rest and recovery I'm interested behind the science behind this theory

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi guys, just down the gym getting my gains on, looking pretty ripped and shredded lol. Any who, who else likes to go gym ?

There’s a machine here not sure what it does, think it’s for lats ! Is lats a thing ?

Love gym life, it’s brilliant. I drive down here then get on a stationary bike, what’s that all about, haha, who else does that ?

There’s a bloke here making weird noises, take it easy buddy you’re gonna drop a bollock. Lmfao

#Gymlife

#Gains

"

I’m all over it tame, just got back from crunching out some squits, been on there that long my legs feel dead.

Took an age to clean up after, really got a sweat on.

Better not repeat tomorrow !

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Here's a question. Is there an exercise to increase strength across the back/shoulders that i can do at home?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Here's a question. Is there an exercise to increase strength across the back/shoulders that i can do at home? "

You can deadlift with dumbbells.. it doesn’t have to be a huge gym barbell

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

And I lift 6 days a week. It’s not unnecessary at all

It is unnecessary. You'll benefit more from another day off. Probably another two days off.

Overtraining is all too common and will hurt your progress.

Over training is a myth that most people couldn't do if they tried

Really? Do you have anything to back that up? Considering any training plan for just about any sport will include rest and recovery I'm interested behind the science behind this theory "

He’s right in the respect that most people wouldn’t train hard enough to come close to over training..

Over training would come when your hitting 2 very hard sessions a day. Combing strength and cardio and not taking adequate rest..

That’s not obtainable for 90% of the population

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Here's a question. Is there an exercise to increase strength across the back/shoulders that i can do at home? "

If you can buy a band then face pulls are great

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Here's a question. Is there an exercise to increase strength across the back/shoulders that i can do at home?

You can deadlift with dumbbells.. it doesn’t have to be a huge gym barbell "

Will that help the strength across my shoulder blades?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

How do I tone up my bollocks ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How do I tone up my bollocks ?"

Bleach

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’m a six days a week bodybuilder "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hench

What kind of made up shit is that..

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By *ast_And_CuriousMan
over a year ago

Sevenoaks


"

Over training is a myth that most people couldn't do if they tried"

Balls. When I was young and started out I thought more was better. 2 hour workouts 4 times a week. Was too much. It's generally accepted in the world of bodybuilding that 1 hour workouts 3-4 times a week is plenty enough to make good gains as a natural. Obviously if you're taking steroids you can train more as they dramatically increase recovery.

Overtraining is one of the most common mistakes.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hench

What kind of made up shit is that.."

It’s in the Oxford Dictionary, so it’s legit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi guys, just down the gym getting my gains on, looking pretty ripped and shredded lol. Any who, who else likes to go gym ?

There’s a machine here not sure what it does, think it’s for lats ! Is lats a thing ?

Love gym life, it’s brilliant. I drive down here then get on a stationary bike, what’s that all about, haha, who else does that ?

There’s a bloke here making weird noises, take it easy buddy you’re gonna drop a bollock. Lmfao

#Gymlife

#Gains

I’m all over it tame, just got back from crunching out some squits, been on there that long my legs feel dead.

Took an age to clean up after, really got a sweat on.

Better not repeat tomorrow !"

Took an age to clean up after the squits..

aww bless....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Obviously if you're taking steroids you can train more as they dramatically increase recovery.

"

They increase muscular recovery dramatically, what they don't do is help CNS recovery, very easy to overtrain on gear.

CNS fatigue is horrible, I had it in late 2016 and took me a few months to get back to normal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Here's a question. Is there an exercise to increase strength across the back/shoulders that i can do at home?

You can deadlift with dumbbells.. it doesn’t have to be a huge gym barbell

Will that help the strength across my shoulder blades?"

When done correctly. Absolutely x

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By *ngels of Sin 69Couple
over a year ago

High Wycombe

Talk to my hubby, hes a body builder and would be happy to give some advice H x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That's the gym done for tonight, a week away has definitely taken it's toll

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love it x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I love it x"

Me too when I'm being consistent lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Over training is a myth that most people couldn't do if they tried

Balls. When I was young and started out I thought more was better. 2 hour workouts 4 times a week. Was too much. It's generally accepted in the world of bodybuilding that 1 hour workouts 3-4 times a week is plenty enough to make good gains as a natural. Obviously if you're taking steroids you can train more as they dramatically increase recovery.

Overtraining is one of the most common mistakes. "

Hmmm, maybe 3-4 1 hour sessions if your training like Arnie. If your training like 90% of people out there its not enough

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"80kg deadlifts for me today 4 sets of 6

I can get the bar up once, with a ring doughnut at each end."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a Personal Trainer so I'm in the gym most days! Love training, throwing weights around makes me feel calmer somehow. I do the odd bit of cardio but it sucks.. hard!

I don't lift anything too impressive really..

100kg deadlifts,

220kg-240kg plate leg press,

16kgx2 DB shoulder press,

Haven't squatted in a while but think it's about 90kg.

Eve. x

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By *ast_And_CuriousMan
over a year ago

Sevenoaks


"

Hmmm, maybe 3-4 1 hour sessions if your training like Arnie. If your training like 90% of people out there its not enough"

It is enough for a lot of people. Especially if you're not a teenager as recovery rate falls as you age. It depends also on how you split it up. If you're hitting a body part hard more than twice a week then that's gonna hurt you. Legs are gonna take longer to recover than say biceps obviously.

Nutrition and sleep are obviously the other very important things and play a huge role in recovery and gains.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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Hmmm, maybe 3-4 1 hour sessions if your training like Arnie. If your training like 90% of people out there its not enough

It is enough for a lot of people. Especially if you're not a teenager as recovery rate falls as you age. It depends also on how you split it up. If you're hitting a body part hard more than twice a week then that's gonna hurt you. Legs are gonna take longer to recover than say biceps obviously.

Nutrition and sleep are obviously the other very important things and play a huge role in recovery and gains. "

Ok you win. 95% will never get near overtraining though

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I'm a Personal Trainer so I'm in the gym most days! Love training, throwing weights around makes me feel calmer somehow. I do the odd bit of cardio but it sucks.. hard!

I don't lift anything too impressive really..

100kg deadlifts,

220kg-240kg plate leg press,

16kgx2 DB shoulder press,

Haven't squatted in a while but think it's about 90kg.

Eve. x"

I want to lift like you when I grow up

Starting to lift has done wonders for my self confidence and ease in my body. I think it's helped my mental health more generally too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Hmmm, maybe 3-4 1 hour sessions if your training like Arnie. If your training like 90% of people out there its not enough

It is enough for a lot of people. Especially if you're not a teenager as recovery rate falls as you age. It depends also on how you split it up. If you're hitting a body part hard more than twice a week then that's gonna hurt you. Legs are gonna take longer to recover than say biceps obviously.

Nutrition and sleep are obviously the other very important things and play a huge role in recovery and gains.

Ok you win. 95% will never get near overtraining though"

This is true. I managed it for a short while and it took

6 days a week lifting weights with c ompound lifts followed by accessories to muscular failure.

+ 2 X rugby pre season sessions per week

+ Another hiit session

And running a calorie deficit for 6 weeks.

I felt like death. Do not recommend.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Hmmm, maybe 3-4 1 hour sessions if your training like Arnie. If your training like 90% of people out there its not enough

It is enough for a lot of people. Especially if you're not a teenager as recovery rate falls as you age. It depends also on how you split it up. If you're hitting a body part hard more than twice a week then that's gonna hurt you. Legs are gonna take longer to recover than say biceps obviously.

Nutrition and sleep are obviously the other very important things and play a huge role in recovery and gains.

Ok you win. 95% will never get near overtraining though

This is true. I managed it for a short while and it took

6 days a week lifting weights with c ompound lifts followed by accessories to muscular failure.

+ 2 X rugby pre season sessions per week

+ Another hiit session

And running a calorie deficit for 6 weeks.

I felt like death. Do not recommend. "

This is over training. Most people wont get near. And if you was eating and sleeping enough would have shown great results

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By *ast_And_CuriousMan
over a year ago

Sevenoaks


"

This is true. I managed it for a short while and it took

6 days a week lifting weights with c ompound lifts followed by accessories to muscular failure.

+ 2 X rugby pre season sessions per week

+ Another hiit session

And running a calorie deficit for 6 weeks.

I felt like death. Do not recommend. "

Yeah that's DEFINITELY overtraining lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm a Personal Trainer so I'm in the gym most days! Love training, throwing weights around makes me feel calmer somehow. I do the odd bit of cardio but it sucks.. hard!

I don't lift anything too impressive really..

100kg deadlifts,

220kg-240kg plate leg press,

16kgx2 DB shoulder press,

Haven't squatted in a while but think it's about 90kg.

Eve. x

I want to lift like you when I grow up

Starting to lift has done wonders for my self confidence and ease in my body. I think it's helped my mental health more generally too. "

Awwww! Thanks doll!

So glad you enjoy lifting!! I genuinely think it's brilliant for mental health, it allows us to channel our stress and frustrations into something that strengthens our body! Nothing like beating your personal best to make you feel amazing.

What type of training are you doing?

Eve. x

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By *xoticMermaidWoman
over a year ago

NORTH WEST

Loving this thread!! Some great tips but Im winding down at my age. Got injured shoulder too so cant lift heavy...just cardio for now plus some hotties on this thread

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By *ast_And_CuriousMan
over a year ago

Sevenoaks


"Loving this thread!! Some great tips but Im winding down at my age. Got injured shoulder too so cant lift heavy...just cardio for now plus some hotties on this thread "

Here's a tip. Get off the damn sunbeds lol those things should be banned.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I'm a Personal Trainer so I'm in the gym most days! Love training, throwing weights around makes me feel calmer somehow. I do the odd bit of cardio but it sucks.. hard!

I don't lift anything too impressive really..

100kg deadlifts,

220kg-240kg plate leg press,

16kgx2 DB shoulder press,

Haven't squatted in a while but think it's about 90kg.

Eve. x

I want to lift like you when I grow up

Starting to lift has done wonders for my self confidence and ease in my body. I think it's helped my mental health more generally too.

Awwww! Thanks doll!

So glad you enjoy lifting!! I genuinely think it's brilliant for mental health, it allows us to channel our stress and frustrations into something that strengthens our body! Nothing like beating your personal best to make you feel amazing.

What type of training are you doing?

Eve. x"

I see a PT twice a week at the moment. We tend to do strength or cardio in a session, but mid range strength (10-15 reps, I forget what it's called. Sometimes we'll do 15-20 to focus on the cardio in lifting). Sort of combination rehab (my PT also has an associated qualification and has built on my NHS physio programme) and rebuilding after several months away. I can occasionally leg press (on the plate sled type thing) north of 100kg, which isn't where I was, but given the severity of my injury he says I'm doing really well.

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By *bonynivoryCouple
over a year ago

market harborough


"The only exercise I believe in is bench press.

Bench press 6 days a week then rest on Sunday. No other exercises required.

It’s the ultimate full body work out and all you ever need.

What’s everyone benching?

6 days a week is unnecessary and too much. And as with any exercise your body will soon adapt to it and the gains will stop anyway.

"

Lol, nothing like secondhand knowledge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The only exercise I believe in is bench press.

Bench press 6 days a week then rest on Sunday. No other exercises required.

It’s the ultimate full body work out and all you ever need.

What’s everyone benching?

6 days a week is unnecessary and too much. And as with any exercise your body will soon adapt to it and the gains will stop anyway.

Lol, nothing like secondhand knowledge "

THIS

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By *bonynivoryCouple
over a year ago

market harborough


"The only exercise I believe in is bench press.

Bench press 6 days a week then rest on Sunday. No other exercises required.

It’s the ultimate full body work out and all you ever need.

What’s everyone benching?

6 days a week is unnecessary and too much. And as with any exercise your body will soon adapt to it and the gains will stop anyway.

Lol, nothing like secondhand knowledge

THIS "

All you need to be a fully qualified gym trainer, read a few articles, get a degree in bro science and go to the gym 3 times.

Then get online and dish out advice to people who's lifestyle and history you absolutely nothing about.

I feel like I've taken a weird step step into bodybuilding.com in this thread, or even UK muscle, lol.

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By *radleywigginsMan
over a year ago

northwest

The gym is an excuse for people who don’t actually a varied healthy active lifestyle

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"The gym is an excuse for people who don’t actually a varied healthy active lifestyle "

I think it's a tool like any other, which can be used well or badly (I'm not saying anyone here is using it so, I'm not qualified to pass judgement). It can also be a hobby, passion, or vocation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The gym is an excuse for people who don’t actually a varied healthy active lifestyle "

Is it bollocks, it's something some people enjoy, no different to enjoying any other physical activity.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The gym is an excuse for people who don’t actually a varied healthy active lifestyle "

Some people go to the gym because they enjoy it or maybe that’s the only fitness they can fit in to their busy life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Both of us love the gym.... especially when we go together and all the guys are eyeing up Alisha in her sports bra and tight Lycra

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Is this a good time to say I’ve never stepped foot inside a gym this century ?!

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By *bonynivoryCouple
over a year ago

market harborough


"Is this a good time to say I’ve never stepped foot inside a gym this century ?!"

That's OK, nor have most of the people giving advice

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York


"The gym is an excuse for people who don’t actually a varied healthy active lifestyle "

Really? I go to the gym two or three times a week as well as mountain biking, hiking and yomping around with the army. And even if the gym is an "excuse", at least people are going rather than sitting on their fat arses shovelling junk food down in front of the TV.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Gyms don't kill. However sofas do.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Tbh the only advice I think most people should give re the gym online (some people here don't qualify as most people) is, if in doubt, ask for help in person. And if you have any specific health complaints, consider getting medical clearance before taking on specific activity.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"The gym is an excuse for people who don’t actually a varied healthy active lifestyle

Really? I go to the gym two or three times a week as well as mountain biking, hiking and yomping around with the army. And even if the gym is an "excuse", at least people are going rather than sitting on their fat arses shovelling junk food down in front of the TV."

The gym is a safe, climate controlled, dry place where I can get advice about pushing my limits, and there are people around to help if I hurt myself. No way in hell would I push myself the way I do without some form of support around me.

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By *ast_And_CuriousMan
over a year ago

Sevenoaks


"Is this a good time to say I’ve never stepped foot inside a gym this century ?!

That's OK, nor have most of the people giving advice "

If that's aimed at me you're very very wrong. Also if you think bench pressing 6 days a week is alright then you're also wrong. End of the day I don't care really what people do. Do what you like.

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By *rLucky777Man
over a year ago

Leeds


"Is this a good time to say I’ve never stepped foot inside a gym this century ?!

That's OK, nor have most of the people giving advice

If that's aimed at me you're very very wrong. Also if you think bench pressing 6 days a week is alright then you're also wrong. End of the day I don't care really what people do. Do what you like. "

This is the ultimate full body workout as everyone knows bench press trains every muscle group for a well rounded physique.

Monday = International chest day

Tues = Bench press (1hour)

Wed = Bench press (2hour)

Thurs = Bench press (3hour)

Fri = Bench press (4hour)

Sat = Bench press x2 (25hours)

Sun = Zumba

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is this a good time to say I’ve never stepped foot inside a gym this century ?!

That's OK, nor have most of the people giving advice

If that's aimed at me you're very very wrong. Also if you think bench pressing 6 days a week is alright then you're also wrong. End of the day I don't care really what people do. Do what you like. "

I think it's probably aimed at me as well because I don't have abz

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By *bonynivoryCouple
over a year ago

market harborough


"Is this a good time to say I’ve never stepped foot inside a gym this century ?!

That's OK, nor have most of the people giving advice

If that's aimed at me you're very very wrong. Also if you think bench pressing 6 days a week is alright then you're also wrong. End of the day I don't care really what people do. Do what you like. "

Thanks for the permission, and yes you are one of them. Giving weight training advice when you could barely lift a banana

So what are your qualifications for the bro science you are giving? And FFS. Please don't say you're a qualified PT, that's even worse

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Been told I can make some gainz by joining this thread?"

Nice body

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By *bonynivoryCouple
over a year ago

market harborough


"Is this a good time to say I’ve never stepped foot inside a gym this century ?!

That's OK, nor have most of the people giving advice

If that's aimed at me you're very very wrong. Also if you think bench pressing 6 days a week is alright then you're also wrong. End of the day I don't care really what people do. Do what you like.

Thanks for the permission, and yes you are one of them. Giving weight training advice when you could barely lift a banana

So what are your qualifications for the bro science you are giving? And FFS. Please don't say you're a qualified PT, that's even worse "

It's aimed at anybody giving advice to people they don't know anything about. It's ridiculous and potentially dangerous, but somebody giving bodybuilding advice very clearly from the basis of nothing but second or third hand knowledge is quite crazy.

Abs are irrelevant to understanding anything about weight training.

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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago

the right frame of mind -London


"End of the day I don't care really what people do. Do what you like. "

I try to but prison keeps getting in the way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is this a good time to say I’ve never stepped foot inside a gym this century ?!

That's OK, nor have most of the people giving advice

If that's aimed at me you're very very wrong. Also if you think bench pressing 6 days a week is alright then you're also wrong. End of the day I don't care really what people do. Do what you like.

I think it's probably aimed at me as well because I don't have abz "

I’ve seen you in person and you look mighty fine. Better than most on this thread. Look at those legs...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stormzy and J Hus’s lyrics about gym are pure gold!

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

I gym at least 4 times a week. Classes, cardio and when I can get anywhere near them - weights. My personal trainer is awesome and is great at pushing me but I still haven’t gained any muscle tone. I’m absolutely shite. I’m persevering but damn it’s soul sucking pushing my body to breaking point and not improving.

Well done on your gains. Don’t mind me crying on the yoga mat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The gym is an excuse for people who don’t actually a varied healthy active lifestyle "
No, its not, its the opposite "legends are made from iron" a popular quote from arnie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is this a good time to say I’ve never stepped foot inside a gym this century ?!

That's OK, nor have most of the people giving advice

If that's aimed at me you're very very wrong. Also if you think bench pressing 6 days a week is alright then you're also wrong. End of the day I don't care really what people do. Do what you like.

This is the ultimate full body workout as everyone knows bench press trains every muscle group for a well rounded physique.

Monday = International chest day

Tues = Bench press (1hour)

Wed = Bench press (2hour)

Thurs = Bench press (3hour)

Fri = Bench press (4hour)

Sat = Bench press x2 (25hours)

Sun = Zumba

"

Love it

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By *ast_And_CuriousMan
over a year ago

Sevenoaks


"Is this a good time to say I’ve never stepped foot inside a gym this century ?!

That's OK, nor have most of the people giving advice

If that's aimed at me you're very very wrong. Also if you think bench pressing 6 days a week is alright then you're also wrong. End of the day I don't care really what people do. Do what you like.

Thanks for the permission, and yes you are one of them. Giving weight training advice when you could barely lift a banana

So what are your qualifications for the bro science you are giving? And FFS. Please don't say you're a qualified PT, that's even worse "

Well I don't really train these days, had to stop for medical reasons then my priorities in life changed and I didn't really go back to it properly but I was totally obsessed when I was younger. Started at 16 and went from a skinny 10½ stone to 14 stone by 19. Made some classic mistakes when starting out, like 2 hour workouts and mistakes with my diet but learned quickly and soaked up as much knowledge as I could. Don't have the physique I used to but still have the stretch marks as a reminder lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is this a good time to say I’ve never stepped foot inside a gym this century ?!

That's OK, nor have most of the people giving advice

If that's aimed at me you're very very wrong. Also if you think bench pressing 6 days a week is alright then you're also wrong. End of the day I don't care really what people do. Do what you like.

This is the ultimate full body workout as everyone knows bench press trains every muscle group for a well rounded physique.

Monday = International chest day

Tues = Bench press (1hour)

Wed = Bench press (2hour)

Thurs = Bench press (3hour)

Fri = Bench press (4hour)

Sat = Bench press x2 (25hours)

Sun = Zumba

"

Haha you forgot to take your protein shake

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By *tirluvMan
over a year ago

the right frame of mind -London


"Haha you forgot to take your protein shake "

Is that a Euphamism for a wank -careful how you answer as he's been known to press a bench or two.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Please don't say you're a qualified PT, that's even worse "

Mean.

Eve. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Hmmm, maybe 3-4 1 hour sessions if your training like Arnie. If your training like 90% of people out there its not enough

It is enough for a lot of people. Especially if you're not a teenager as recovery rate falls as you age. It depends also on how you split it up. If you're hitting a body part hard more than twice a week then that's gonna hurt you. Legs are gonna take longer to recover than say biceps obviously.

Nutrition and sleep are obviously the other very important things and play a huge role in recovery and gains.

Ok you win. 95% will never get near overtraining though

This is true. I managed it for a short while and it took

6 days a week lifting weights with c ompound lifts followed by accessories to muscular failure.

+ 2 X rugby pre season sessions per week

+ Another hiit session

And running a calorie deficit for 6 weeks.

I felt like death. Do not recommend.

This is over training. Most people wont get near. And if you was eating and sleeping enough would have shown great results"

Oh don't get me wrong. I put on muscle and got shredded but felt burned out and recovery from rugby even months later took so long.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bench today

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I only go for the eye candy nothing better than looking around while trying to ride a bike with a hard seat x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fuck that ...I'd rather go for a walk. If you're in front of me with a bag of chips I may even burst into a jog.

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By *khot1Couple
over a year ago

somewhere over the rainbow

Ahhh the good old gym threads, had a fair few arguments in these lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Bench today "

Yeah, I sat on one of those today.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Bench today

Yeah, I sat on one of those today."

So did I, in between lifting heavy stuff

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By *irk Diggler 02Man
over a year ago

Swindon

Night off tonight, midweek cheat night....gonna eat shit all night whilst watching more shit on TV, then back there tomorrow!!

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