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By *naswingdress OP   Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Was in yesterday trying to rehab my back and stupid impinged shoulder. Basketball training in the evening so a sore left shoulder today.....

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

Me! First time this week after some time off for a hen party and recovery.

Squats, hip thrusts, hamstring curls and adductors. My poor butt! Also bruised my hip

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

Me, the long road to recovery starts

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By *mberWoman
over a year ago

Preston

Me. Body pump this morning.

I'm debating whether to go tomorrow but I'd have to leave after 45 minutes of a 1 hour class

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

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

Oh god I did a new legs workout last Saturday for the first time. My butt ached until Tuesday. Thankfully a bit of massage and spa therapy on Monday helped

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

I've slacked, but will be back with a vengeance next week.

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

Im training again but I'm still trying to shake the tummy fat I've gathered this last year. I have a breakfast of boiled eggs on toast at 6am, a yoghurt about 10am and a potnoodle, sandwich or a small meal from the garage at 1 for lunch during the week. Then an evening meal about 7, which isn't usually heavy, and I try not to snack but like chocolate is more addictive than sex.

I'm hoping someone can advise me on an article I read about the fastest way to shed pounds and wether there might be something to believe or not. It said that if you push your first meal back, maybe as far as lunch being your first meal. Then work and train through the day and take the brunt of your calories in the evening.

This goes against what I would have believed currently, I thought breakfast was "the most important meal of the day". Supposedly skipping breakfast and not eating till later increases motabalism, testosterone and dopamine levels. I'm gonna try it for a month and see so if I'm not as chipper in the mornings just hit me a virtual slap lol

Any on advice would be great.

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


"Im training again but I'm still trying to shake the tummy fat I've gathered this last year. I have a breakfast of boiled eggs on toast at 6am, a yoghurt about 10am and a potnoodle, sandwich or a small meal from the garage at 1 for lunch during the week. Then an evening meal about 7, which isn't usually heavy, and I try not to snack but like chocolate is more addictive than sex.

I'm hoping someone can advise me on an article I read about the fastest way to shed pounds and wether there might be something to believe or not. It said that if you push your first meal back, maybe as far as lunch being your first meal. Then work and train through the day and take the brunt of your calories in the evening.

This goes against what I would have believed currently, I thought breakfast was "the most important meal of the day". Supposedly skipping breakfast and not eating till later increases motabalism, testosterone and dopamine levels. I'm gonna try it for a month and see so if I'm not as chipper in the mornings just hit me a virtual slap lol

Any on advice would be great."

I used intermittent fasting and a low carb, high protein diet, combined with 4 days per week exercise (cardio and strength) to shift 28 kilos.

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

Not me...like ever!

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

Full body this lunch

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?"

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

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

Not bad, left leg and chest are as strong as ever.

The rest of the body still needs work

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"Im training again but I'm still trying to shake the tummy fat I've gathered this last year. I have a breakfast of boiled eggs on toast at 6am, a yoghurt about 10am and a potnoodle, sandwich or a small meal from the garage at 1 for lunch during the week. Then an evening meal about 7, which isn't usually heavy, and I try not to snack but like chocolate is more addictive than sex.

I'm hoping someone can advise me on an article I read about the fastest way to shed pounds and wether there might be something to believe or not. It said that if you push your first meal back, maybe as far as lunch being your first meal. Then work and train through the day and take the brunt of your calories in the evening.

This goes against what I would have believed currently, I thought breakfast was "the most important meal of the day". Supposedly skipping breakfast and not eating till later increases motabalism, testosterone and dopamine levels. I'm gonna try it for a month and see so if I'm not as chipper in the mornings just hit me a virtual slap lol

Any on advice would be great."

Your breakfast and snack sound great but then it seems to go downhill. I'm currently down about 2 stone from my heaviest. I lose body fat best on a low calorie, high protein diet. I eat a lot of eggs, fish and green veg. I've also recently introduced grapefruit into my daily diet which I'm really enjoying. I've been lazy for a while with the diet but I've been good this week and I'm 3 pounds down so far. I was aiming for 2 but it often comes off a bit faster in the beginning but that's often not fat loss.

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


"I used intermittent fasting and a low carb, high protein diet, combined with 4 days per week exercise (cardio and strength) to shift 28 kilos."

I like my grub lol how long would you fast for? That would be a deal breaker

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January. "

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

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

Drinking my pre-workout right now! Then it’s an arm & accessories (fore arms, obliques etc..)

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Im training again but I'm still trying to shake the tummy fat I've gathered this last year. I have a breakfast of boiled eggs on toast at 6am, a yoghurt about 10am and a potnoodle, sandwich or a small meal from the garage at 1 for lunch during the week. Then an evening meal about 7, which isn't usually heavy, and I try not to snack but like chocolate is more addictive than sex.

I'm hoping someone can advise me on an article I read about the fastest way to shed pounds and wether there might be something to believe or not. It said that if you push your first meal back, maybe as far as lunch being your first meal. Then work and train through the day and take the brunt of your calories in the evening.

This goes against what I would have believed currently, I thought breakfast was "the most important meal of the day". Supposedly skipping breakfast and not eating till later increases motabalism, testosterone and dopamine levels. I'm gonna try it for a month and see so if I'm not as chipper in the mornings just hit me a virtual slap lol

Any on advice would be great.

Your breakfast and snack sound great but then it seems to go downhill. I'm currently down about 2 stone from my heaviest. I lose body fat best on a low calorie, high protein diet. I eat a lot of eggs, fish and green veg. I've also recently introduced grapefruit into my daily diet which I'm really enjoying. I've been lazy for a while with the diet but I've been good this week and I'm 3 pounds down so far. I was aiming for 2 but it often comes off a bit faster in the beginning but that's often not fat loss."

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!"

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!"

Weight has risen from 75 to 81kg. Kept body fat at around 25%.

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


"I used intermittent fasting and a low carb, high protein diet, combined with 4 days per week exercise (cardio and strength) to shift 28 kilos.

I like my grub lol how long would you fast for? That would be a deal breaker "

I used a 5 and 2 format.

5 days maintaining a low cab diet. 2 days only ate in the evening, eating less than 750 calories on those days. I shifted the weight in about 9 months.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!"

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press.

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


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press."

Not found a decent physio yet then?

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press."

I feel your pain. I tore my right adductor years ago and it really affects my form, especially with squats. And lifting lighter than I can to work on it us frustrating.

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


"Im training again but I'm still trying to shake the tummy fat I've gathered this last year. I have a breakfast of boiled eggs on toast at 6am, a yoghurt about 10am and a potnoodle, sandwich or a small meal from the garage at 1 for lunch during the week. Then an evening meal about 7, which isn't usually heavy, and I try not to snack but like chocolate is more addictive than sex.

I'm hoping someone can advise me on an article I read about the fastest way to shed pounds and wether there might be something to believe or not. It said that if you push your first meal back, maybe as far as lunch being your first meal. Then work and train through the day and take the brunt of your calories in the evening.

This goes against what I would have believed currently, I thought breakfast was "the most important meal of the day". Supposedly skipping breakfast and not eating till later increases motabalism, testosterone and dopamine levels. I'm gonna try it for a month and see so if I'm not as chipper in the mornings just hit me a virtual slap lol

Any on advice would be great.

Your breakfast and snack sound great but then it seems to go downhill. I'm currently down about 2 stone from my heaviest. I lose body fat best on a low calorie, high protein diet. I eat a lot of eggs, fish and green veg. I've also recently introduced grapefruit into my daily diet which I'm really enjoying. I've been lazy for a while with the diet but I've been good this week and I'm 3 pounds down so far. I was aiming for 2 but it often comes off a bit faster in the beginning but that's often not fat loss."

I find it hard to resist the foods that are bad for me but I do eat a lot of good food too. I keep very active at work and would do cardio every other day but I've thought about maybe changing my routine up incase my body has gotten used to it and see if that helps.

I dont like grapefruit lol

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press."

A tip

There is no need for bench for you ever

Dumbbell press will work equally well without shoulder issues

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


"Really struggling with travel , but try to get in 1-2 times a week still d blast the whole body. This time last year benching 115, preparing for two plates , now a pitiful 80-90"

I couldn’t contemplate lifting those kind of weights because of my blood pressure issues. I’m happy doing half of that with lots of repetitions.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press.

Not found a decent physio yet then?"

A physio will not solve inappropriate exercises

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Really struggling with travel , but try to get in 1-2 times a week still and blast the whole body. This time last year benching 115 , now a pitiful 80-90. It hard knowing how much work it takes and then a few months of laziness just kills it

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


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press.

Not found a decent physio yet then?

A physio will not solve inappropriate exercises "

True

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


"I used intermittent fasting and a low carb, high protein diet, combined with 4 days per week exercise (cardio and strength) to shift 28 kilos.

I like my grub lol how long would you fast for? That would be a deal breaker

I used a 5 and 2 format.

5 days maintaining a low cab diet. 2 days only ate in the evening, eating less than 750 calories on those days. I shifted the weight in about 9 months."

That's impressive pal! And very helpful, thank you. I could cope with not eating until the evening once or twice a week. Did you find your energy flagged on fasting days?

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Im training again but I'm still trying to shake the tummy fat I've gathered this last year. I have a breakfast of boiled eggs on toast at 6am, a yoghurt about 10am and a potnoodle, sandwich or a small meal from the garage at 1 for lunch during the week. Then an evening meal about 7, which isn't usually heavy, and I try not to snack but like chocolate is more addictive than sex.

I'm hoping someone can advise me on an article I read about the fastest way to shed pounds and wether there might be something to believe or not. It said that if you push your first meal back, maybe as far as lunch being your first meal. Then work and train through the day and take the brunt of your calories in the evening.

This goes against what I would have believed currently, I thought breakfast was "the most important meal of the day". Supposedly skipping breakfast and not eating till later increases motabalism, testosterone and dopamine levels. I'm gonna try it for a month and see so if I'm not as chipper in the mornings just hit me a virtual slap lol

Any on advice would be great.

Your breakfast and snack sound great but then it seems to go downhill. I'm currently down about 2 stone from my heaviest. I lose body fat best on a low calorie, high protein diet. I eat a lot of eggs, fish and green veg. I've also recently introduced grapefruit into my daily diet which I'm really enjoying. I've been lazy for a while with the diet but I've been good this week and I'm 3 pounds down so far. I was aiming for 2 but it often comes off a bit faster in the beginning but that's often not fat loss.

I find it hard to resist the foods that are bad for me but I do eat a lot of good food too. I keep very active at work and would do cardio every other day but I've thought about maybe changing my routine up incase my body has gotten used to it and see if that helps.

I dont like grapefruit lol"

Simple fact

Always do what you have always done you WILL always get what you have always got

You dont need to like grapefruit to follow what was suggested

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"Really struggling with travel , but try to get in 1-2 times a week still d blast the whole body. This time last year benching 115, preparing for two plates , now a pitiful 80-90

I couldn’t contemplate lifting those kind of weights because of my blood pressure issues. I’m happy doing half of that with lots of repetitions."

That’s what I’m doing now, but I don't think bp should stop you if you have a good spotter, breathe well and go easy 4-7 reps. I’d be more worried doing cardio / HiT type training

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"Really struggling with travel , but try to get in 1-2 times a week still d blast the whole body. This time last year benching 115, preparing for two plates , now a pitiful 80-90

I couldn’t contemplate lifting those kind of weights because of my blood pressure issues. I’m happy doing half of that with lots of repetitions.

That’s what I’m doing now, but I don't think bp should stop you if you have a good spotter, breathe well and go easy 4-7 reps. I’d be more worried doing cardio / HiT type training "

I'm not sure about bench pressing as it's not an issue for me at my measly weights but I have a heart condition and I've been medically advised to be careful with squats and deadlifts due to them increasing your blood pressure. I also struggle with planks for the same reason.

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

Going tomorrow can’t wait to do shoulders looking forward to it

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

Those were the days...they seem a distant memory now.

I really need to pick it back up!

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


"Really struggling with travel , but try to get in 1-2 times a week still d blast the whole body. This time last year benching 115, preparing for two plates , now a pitiful 80-90

I couldn’t contemplate lifting those kind of weights because of my blood pressure issues. I’m happy doing half of that with lots of repetitions.

That’s what I’m doing now, but I don't think bp should stop you if you have a good spotter, breathe well and go easy 4-7 reps. I’d be more worried doing cardio / HiT type training

I'm not sure about bench pressing as it's not an issue for me at my measly weights but I have a heart condition and I've been medically advised to be careful with squats and deadlifts due to them increasing your blood pressure. I also struggle with planks for the same reason. "

I have continually been advised not to lift heavy weights as it will exacerbate the likelihood of redeveloping Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, which thankfully I have eliminated through controlled blood pressure and a healthier reduced salt diet. I’m happy gradually increasing the weights and maintaining a lower intensity fat burning type set of workouts that concentrate on conditioning and gradual strengthening rather than using heavier weights with lower repetitions. It is working for me and my blood pressure is gradually reducing naturally which means I have been able to reduce my medication. Further reductions in BP and the need for medication, particularly Amlodopine, will mean a massive improvement in my quality of life. I’ll keep doing what I’m doing I think.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"Really struggling with travel , but try to get in 1-2 times a week still d blast the whole body. This time last year benching 115, preparing for two plates , now a pitiful 80-90

I couldn’t contemplate lifting those kind of weights because of my blood pressure issues. I’m happy doing half of that with lots of repetitions.

That’s what I’m doing now, but I don't think bp should stop you if you have a good spotter, breathe well and go easy 4-7 reps. I’d be more worried doing cardio / HiT type training

I'm not sure about bench pressing as it's not an issue for me at my measly weights but I have a heart condition and I've been medically advised to be careful with squats and deadlifts due to them increasing your blood pressure. I also struggle with planks for the same reason.

I have continually been advised not to lift heavy weights as it will exacerbate the likelihood of redeveloping Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, which thankfully I have eliminated through controlled blood pressure and a healthier reduced salt diet. I’m happy gradually increasing the weights and maintaining a lower intensity fat burning type set of workouts that concentrate on conditioning and gradual strengthening rather than using heavier weights with lower repetitions. It is working for me and my blood pressure is gradually reducing naturally which means I have been able to reduce my medication. Further reductions in BP and the need for medication, particularly Amlodopine, will mean a massive improvement in my quality of life. I’ll keep doing what I’m doing I think."

That sounds great! I've managed to lower my very high resting heart rate thanks to the gym which is great. Hope it keeps working for you

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By *elshkinkyMan
over a year ago

south wales

Legs feeling it so swimming only the weekend

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


"Really struggling with travel , but try to get in 1-2 times a week still d blast the whole body. This time last year benching 115, preparing for two plates , now a pitiful 80-90

I couldn’t contemplate lifting those kind of weights because of my blood pressure issues. I’m happy doing half of that with lots of repetitions.

That’s what I’m doing now, but I don't think bp should stop you if you have a good spotter, breathe well and go easy 4-7 reps. I’d be more worried doing cardio / HiT type training

I'm not sure about bench pressing as it's not an issue for me at my measly weights but I have a heart condition and I've been medically advised to be careful with squats and deadlifts due to them increasing your blood pressure. I also struggle with planks for the same reason.

I have continually been advised not to lift heavy weights as it will exacerbate the likelihood of redeveloping Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, which thankfully I have eliminated through controlled blood pressure and a healthier reduced salt diet. I’m happy gradually increasing the weights and maintaining a lower intensity fat burning type set of workouts that concentrate on conditioning and gradual strengthening rather than using heavier weights with lower repetitions. It is working for me and my blood pressure is gradually reducing naturally which means I have been able to reduce my medication. Further reductions in BP and the need for medication, particularly Amlodopine, will mean a massive improvement in my quality of life. I’ll keep doing what I’m doing I think.

That sounds great! I've managed to lower my very high resting heart rate thanks to the gym which is great. Hope it keeps working for you "

Likewise.

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


"Legs feeling it so swimming only the weekend "
That is something I want to spend more time doing.

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By *elshkinkyMan
over a year ago

south wales


"Legs feeling it so swimming only the weekend That is something I want to spend more time doing. "

Love a long swim... and if you get into it you see results far quicker than anything else

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

Not gym but 5 mile walk every day.

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


"Legs feeling it so swimming only the weekend That is something I want to spend more time doing.

Love a long swim... and if you get into it you see results far quicker than anything else "

Yep. I should rem_mber than my body was in its best shape when I swam regularly.

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By *ntrepid ExplorersCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

I should be hitting the home gym for sure. Still easy enough to do 100 situps and 50 pressups, but not lifted for a fortnight now!

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


"Not gym but 5 mile walk every day. "

I should do more of that too

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

Typical for me is

Monday 6am 44 mins treadmill brisk walking speed 6.5 incline 3

5pm same

Tuesday 6am Shoulders. 5pm treadmill again 44 mins

Wednesday same as Monday

Thursday 6am Back and rear Delts 5pm treadmill

Friday rest

Saturday 6am Chest

Sunday 6am Arms

Food is normally 5am 50g Casein, instant oats.

Immediately after work out Apple

7.30am 4 egg whites and 2 whole

9am 150g rice, 250g chicken, broccoli

11am same

2pm meal replacement

4pm Tuna, Kipper's or Mackerel mixed veg

7pm 200g Steak, Sweet Potato, Asparagus

9pm Casein 50g

That's Monday to Friday Saturday and Sunday obviously varies.

BCAA, Creatine slow release Multi Vitamins, CLA, Casein

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

I went today and am absolutely bolloxed. I have been going regularly but just to swim and use the spa lately. First time I’ve done cardio in a couple of weeks and it killed me! Need to stop getting drawn to the sauna and steam rooms and rem_mber why I joined in the first place lol

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By *offee and KinksCouple
over a year ago

Notts/Derby

I went to a spin class this morning ... usually a weights girl but recovering from carpal tunnel surgery so no heavy lifting till my stitches come out next week .. sulk !

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


"Typical for me is

Monday 6am 44 mins treadmill brisk walking speed 6.5 incline 3

5pm same

Tuesday 6am Shoulders. 5pm treadmill again 44 mins

Wednesday same as Monday

Thursday 6am Back and rear Delts 5pm treadmill

Friday rest

Saturday 6am Chest

Sunday 6am Arms

Food is normally 5am 50g Casein, instant oats.

Immediately after work out Apple

7.30am 4 egg whites and 2 whole

9am 150g rice, 250g chicken, broccoli

11am same

2pm meal replacement

4pm Tuna, Kipper's or Mackerel mixed veg

7pm 200g Steak, Sweet Potato, Asparagus

9pm Casein 50g

That's Monday to Friday Saturday and Sunday obviously varies.

BCAA, Creatine slow release Multi Vitamins, CLA, Casein "

Ps stopped training my legs a couple of years ago don't need them any bigger and the cardio keeps them at size and defined

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By *edwayduoCouple
over a year ago

Walderslade

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By *edwayduoCouple
over a year ago

Walderslade

We are both trying to get in our gym 5 days a week and at least 4 runs per week as well.

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


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press.

A tip

There is no need for bench for you ever

Dumbbell press will work equally well without shoulder issues "

,

If you don't want to use db's you can still floor press with a bar. The floor will stop you lowering the bar to far.

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

Just about to start a heavy cycle in Monday. 3/5 reps.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I need to find a way to mitigate the overuse that wheelchairing puts on my shoulders. Especially uphill stuff. Damn things

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

We've both started with at the gym twice a week doing weights with a PT since the beginning of February, the intention is to work on our form and build some base fitness and then see a PT once or twice a month to keep us on track. First month we've been working on squats and RDL, next month should be concentrating on bench press and rows.

The reason we stopped was that we had been at a gym doing small group sessions until about a year ago when the small group of 4 got to be 6, then 8, then 10 then 12... so we gave up as we didn't feel we were lifting safely.

We also would be back out on mountain bikes at the weekend too except the weather has been so **** recently, but we'll work on the cardio when the lifting isn't quite so fatiguing.

Hopefully this effort will see us starting to get nicely toned again soon.

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

Too many distractions this week so I haven't been in since Tuesday. Back to it tomorrow..

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By *Marvel-Man
over a year ago

In The Gym

I love it. Legs today.

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By *ovegames42Man
over a year ago

london


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?"

Gym, “ What is that “ ?.

My job is so physically demanding, active and hard I can’t rem_mber the last time I had the energy or time to attend a gym session

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

Bloody brilliant thanks for asking. I've finally got comfy in my new gym. Taking my time to suss it out paid dividends and now I'm thriving. The steam room has been a godsend for my achy muscles too.

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By *ovegames42Man
over a year ago

london


"Bloody brilliant thanks for asking. I've finally got comfy in my new gym. Taking my time to suss it out paid dividends and now I'm thriving. The steam room has been a godsend for my achy muscles too. "

Do love a steam room, so much more relaxing than a sauna

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By *ovegames42Man
over a year ago

london


"Bloody brilliant thanks for asking. I've finally got comfy in my new gym. Taking my time to suss it out paid dividends and now I'm thriving. The steam room has been a godsend for my achy muscles too.

Do love a steam room, so much more relaxing than a sauna "

My weekly pleasure on a Friday to unwind in one

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

Horrible at the minute.

It's high rep work which I hate, 2 weeks left of it I'm back in the 5 rep range which I love.

Tonight was squats and reverse band deadlift for speed + assistance work

Squats 167.5 x 15, 167.5x 12, 167.5 x 10

Reverse band deads 150kg bottom 210kg top 8 x 2

Assistance work, leg press, GHRs, wide grip lat pull down and wide grip seated row all 3 x 12-20 reps

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

Just leaving the gym now! Haven't been in since Sunday due to feeling ill, though I did get a military PT beasting on Tuesday and I'm also doing that 100 press ups a day thing at the moment

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By *ovegames42Man
over a year ago

london


"Horrible at the minute.

It's high rep work which I hate, 2 weeks left of it I'm back in the 5 rep range which I love.

Tonight was squats and reverse band deadlift for speed + assistance work

Squats 167.5 x 15, 167.5x 12, 167.5 x 10

Reverse band deads 150kg bottom 210kg top 8 x 2

Assistance work, leg press, GHRs, wide grip lat pull down and wide grip seated row all 3 x 12-20 reps"

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By *ovegames42Man
over a year ago

london

25 reps of chopping garlic, onions and fennel.

5 reps of crushing chillies

10 reps of curling mussels into pan

Two reps of splashing white wine

25 reps of curling all of the above

15 reps of chopping parsley

1 rep of a splash of single cream

5 reps of shaking sauté pan.

“ 500 hundred reps “. of washing “ dishes. Always hard work

And never even left the house.

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By *moothCriminal_xMan
over a year ago

Redditch

8 weeks in a row 4/5 times per week. Legs Bis and tris good but chest and shoulders not. Struggling to find exercises and routines that will grow me.

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

Rubbish absolutely rubbish.

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By *mberWoman
over a year ago

Preston


"Not me...like ever! "

Yeah it's clearly obvious that you slack off all the time

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

Shite. Himself is now my coach. Im doomed

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham

Funny you should mention that. I have just signed up to a months 1 to 1 with a PT, as well as starting back at combat, hiit, amd circuits.

I will shift this excess weight and look and feel healthier.

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford


"Funny you should mention that. I have just signed up to a months 1 to 1 with a PT, as well as starting back at combat, hiit, amd circuits.

I will shift this excess weight and look and feel healthier."

I did 6 weeks with a PT a couple years back and was honestly the best thing i ever did. Himself has done weights for years and i know hell push me on a bit. Im only aiming for two days mma cardio. Focusing mainly on weights for now

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By *naswingdress OP   Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"Shite. Himself is now my coach. Im doomed"

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham


"Funny you should mention that. I have just signed up to a months 1 to 1 with a PT, as well as starting back at combat, hiit, amd circuits.

I will shift this excess weight and look and feel healthier.

I did 6 weeks with a PT a couple years back and was honestly the best thing i ever did. Himself has done weights for years and i know hell push me on a bit. Im only aiming for two days mma cardio. Focusing mainly on weights for now"

I've been told it's going to hurt, but I will see results.

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

Me from Monday to much planned over the weekend now but back on it very soon

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford


"Funny you should mention that. I have just signed up to a months 1 to 1 with a PT, as well as starting back at combat, hiit, amd circuits.

I will shift this excess weight and look and feel healthier.

I did 6 weeks with a PT a couple years back and was honestly the best thing i ever did. Himself has done weights for years and i know hell push me on a bit. Im only aiming for two days mma cardio. Focusing mainly on weights for now

I've been told it's going to hurt, but I will see results."

It will but it will be soo worth it xx

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press.

A tip

There is no need for bench for you ever

Dumbbell press will work equally well without shoulder issues ,

If you don't want to use db's you can still floor press with a bar. The floor will stop you lowering the bar to far. "

True but one loses full range of movement also do assist the stabilizers in the rotor cuff

Fixed bar prevents rotation

Seratus also benefits slightly more from full range dbs x

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press.

Not found a decent physio yet then?"

I tried acupuncture, which seemed to help with the pain. That's as much as ive done about it so far.

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

I need a gym buddy. I just don't have the motivation on my own but damn I miss the gym

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

Yes getting back into it to strengthen! Working on small muscle groups more these days!

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"Typical for me is

Monday 6am 44 mins treadmill brisk walking speed 6.5 incline 3

5pm same

Tuesday 6am Shoulders. 5pm treadmill again 44 mins

Wednesday same as Monday

Thursday 6am Back and rear Delts 5pm treadmill

Friday rest

Saturday 6am Chest

Sunday 6am Arms

Food is normally 5am 50g Casein, instant oats.

Immediately after work out Apple

7.30am 4 egg whites and 2 whole

9am 150g rice, 250g chicken, broccoli

11am same

2pm meal replacement

4pm Tuna, Kipper's or Mackerel mixed veg

7pm 200g Steak, Sweet Potato, Asparagus

9pm Casein 50g

That's Monday to Friday Saturday and Sunday obviously varies.

BCAA, Creatine slow release Multi Vitamins, CLA, Casein "

Sounds hardcore , although I do stuff my face on creatine when lifting anything over body weight.

When I go super hulk I also have to take hot chocolate and zinc at night, to get the deep sleep needed for recovery, great side effects too;)

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press.

Not found a decent physio yet then?

I tried acupuncture, which seemed to help with the pain. That's as much as ive done about it so far. "

Stop bench pressing with a bar bell !!!

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Yes getting back into it to strengthen! Working on small muscle groups more these days!"

Yoga and Calisthenics are perfect for your goal x

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

Went last night the treadmill was hard work after such a long lay off

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

Aerial workouts seem to help many areas too!

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


"Yes getting back into it to strengthen! Working on small muscle groups more these days!

Yoga and Calisthenics are perfect for your goal x"

Yes they do thank you!

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press.

Not found a decent physio yet then?

I tried acupuncture, which seemed to help with the pain. That's as much as ive done about it so far.

Stop bench pressing with a bar bell !!!"

Ok ok lol! But my max for bench press is 50kg, but i can't press a 25 db! It's just not fair!

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


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press.

Not found a decent physio yet then?

I tried acupuncture, which seemed to help with the pain. That's as much as ive done about it so far.

Stop bench pressing with a bar bell !!!

Ok ok lol! But my max for bench press is 50kg, but i can't press a 25 db! It's just not fair! "

That's because you've never done it, you use a load more muscles on db bench that you don't on barbell, all the small stabilizers will be weak.

I don't do db work, no benefit to me, but I guarantee I'd be weak as hell compared to my barbell

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

3 sessions this week...squats, bench and deadlifts with accessory work after. Got a on of 70kg on the bench, up from 62.5kg!

Then a little community session where all the clients train together today. Upper and lower body. Was really good. Got nice and sweaty.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press.

Not found a decent physio yet then?

I tried acupuncture, which seemed to help with the pain. That's as much as ive done about it so far.

Stop bench pressing with a bar bell !!!

Ok ok lol! But my max for bench press is 50kg, but i can't press a 25 db! It's just not fair!

That's because you've never done it, you use a load more muscles on db bench that you don't on barbell, all the small stabilizers will be weak.

I don't do db work, no benefit to me, but I guarantee I'd be weak as hell compared to my barbell"

This makes sense.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Shag is slacking off! Who's hitting the gym?

Good i think! Gone from an 80kg max dead lift to using 90 for reps since January.

Still managing 3 visits a week. Still don't really know what im doing!

Sounds like it's going well though Clem!

Cheers! Long term shoulder injury/impingement still clunking away. Ignoring it. But is holding me back on bench press.

Not found a decent physio yet then?

I tried acupuncture, which seemed to help with the pain. That's as much as ive done about it so far.

Stop bench pressing with a bar bell !!!

Ok ok lol! But my max for bench press is 50kg, but i can't press a 25 db! It's just not fair!

That's because you've never done it, you use a load more muscles on db bench that you don't on barbell, all the small stabilizers will be weak.

I don't do db work, no benefit to me, but I guarantee I'd be weak as hell compared to my barbell

This makes sense. "

Exactly, the leverages are different and more beneficial to you stabilising muscles used

Its NOT about equivalence or big numbers it's about choosing effective and safe exercises

Start with 15s for 10 and use progressive overload over a 3 month period

Your numbers with increase quickly for a couple of weeks then aim for a more gradual increment

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

Bench assistance day

Dead bench from pins 3" from chest 10 singles at 130kg

Reverse band bench, 160kg x 6, 160kg x 5, 130kg x 13

More assistance and cardio to finish off

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Bench assistance day

Dead bench from pins 3" from chest 10 singles at 130kg

Reverse band bench, 160kg x 6, 160kg x 5, 130kg x 13

More assistance and cardio to finish off"

I don't get how the bands help? Don't they just make it easier?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I find using resistance bands helps stretch my shoulders and eases some of the impingement before other exercise. We use bands as a warm up at every session.

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


"Bench assistance day

Dead bench from pins 3" from chest 10 singles at 130kg

Reverse band bench, 160kg x 6, 160kg x 5, 130kg x 13

More assistance and cardio to finish off

I don't get how the bands help? Don't they just make it easier?"

No, that's because you and most people don't understand the need for this sort of work to advance your lifts once you get to a certain level, that level varies from person to person.

Bands are used to train a certain part of the lift without overloading the whole of the lift.

On bench for example it allows me to overload the very top 3rd of the lift where I am weakest without having to lift stupid heavy through the whole range of movement.

As you get stronger gains slow right down and deconstructing the lifts in this manner helps work the weaker points with he's her weights.

Same applies for squats and deadlift

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

My guns, shoulders and back look better than ever. Hard work pays off

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Bench assistance day

Dead bench from pins 3" from chest 10 singles at 130kg

Reverse band bench, 160kg x 6, 160kg x 5, 130kg x 13

More assistance and cardio to finish off

I don't get how the bands help? Don't they just make it easier?

No, that's because you and most people don't understand the need for this sort of work to advance your lifts once you get to a certain level, that level varies from person to person.

Bands are used to train a certain part of the lift without overloading the whole of the lift.

On bench for example it allows me to overload the very top 3rd of the lift where I am weakest without having to lift stupid heavy through the whole range of movement.

As you get stronger gains slow right down and deconstructing the lifts in this manner helps work the weaker points with he's her weights.

Same applies for squats and deadlift"

Ah, is that the same idea behind the lump of wood on the chest?

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"My guns, shoulders and back look better than ever. Hard work pays off "

Agreed, looking good!

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


"Bench assistance day

Dead bench from pins 3" from chest 10 singles at 130kg

Reverse band bench, 160kg x 6, 160kg x 5, 130kg x 13

More assistance and cardio to finish off

I don't get how the bands help? Don't they just make it easier?

No, that's because you and most people don't understand the need for this sort of work to advance your lifts once you get to a certain level, that level varies from person to person.

Bands are used to train a certain part of the lift without overloading the whole of the lift.

On bench for example it allows me to overload the very top 3rd of the lift where I am weakest without having to lift stupid heavy through the whole range of movement.

As you get stronger gains slow right down and deconstructing the lifts in this manner helps work the weaker points with he's her weights.

Same applies for squats and deadlift

Ah, is that the same idea behind the lump of wood on the chest?"

Pressing off boards yes, changes the range of movement, board height can be set to the weakest point and press from there to strengthen it.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury


"Bench assistance day

Dead bench from pins 3" from chest 10 singles at 130kg

Reverse band bench, 160kg x 6, 160kg x 5, 130kg x 13

More assistance and cardio to finish off

I don't get how the bands help? Don't they just make it easier?

No, that's because you and most people don't understand the need for this sort of work to advance your lifts once you get to a certain level, that level varies from person to person.

Bands are used to train a certain part of the lift without overloading the whole of the lift.

On bench for example it allows me to overload the very top 3rd of the lift where I am weakest without having to lift stupid heavy through the whole range of movement.

As you get stronger gains slow right down and deconstructing the lifts in this manner helps work the weaker points with he's her weights.

Same applies for squats and deadlift

Ah, is that the same idea behind the lump of wood on the chest?

Pressing off boards yes, changes the range of movement, board height can be set to the weakest point and press from there to strengthen it.

"

Makes sense.

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By *naswingdress OP   Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

If I can prevent various niggles, I can see myself getting to unassisted chin ups in a matter of months.

I also keep discovering I'm a bit of a freak in terms of what I find easier than other things. Hey ho. I'm weird, who knew

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"If I can prevent various niggles, I can see myself getting to unassisted chin ups in a matter of months.

I also keep discovering I'm a bit of a freak in terms of what I find easier than other things. Hey ho. I'm weird, who knew "

Seriously un unassisted chins are a great bench mark for assessing ones power ratio

If ever possible though to prevent injury try to use hand holds that can rotate independently

I'm looking forward to the Olympics and watching the gymnastics

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

Need to get back to it! Couple of weeks coming up working from home so will have a few sessions...

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

It’s always a home workout for me when ever the mood takes me, a gym buddy would be nice to help motivation

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By *owboy BebopMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Really disappointed with the gym, been a m_mber for three months now, absolutely no change..... might pop down today for first time to see what’s going on !

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