The Bodybuilders Thread!

[Bulldog_imported]

Yea I thought there's no way really of getting around the bar slipping, I'm going to go for the one over, one under for a while.

 

[Thor]

I struggled at the gym this morning with deadlifts, at lighter weight I can handle the bar in a normal grip but as I load it up I start losing my grip around the third rep as I start taking strain. Currently I'm gripping with left and right overhand over the bar but I've heard of guys gripping one hand under & one over if you get what I'm saying. I'm going to give that a try and see if it is any better, alternatively I think you get gloves with a separate strip coming off them to wrap around the bar. Has anyone used these and do they work?

Do grip exercises I take two towels hang them over a pull up bar and them you do pull ups gripping the towel.


I also take towels put them through a few Plates and then do farmers walks gripping the towels.


The bar should not slip, unless of course when you get to like 160+ then wearing straps would be advisable.

( Personally I do over under grip and switch hands each set )

 

[Bulldog_imported]

^I'll try the pull ups. Also one of these might be a plan -->

 

[StrontiumDog]

I struggled at the gym this morning with deadlifts, at lighter weight I can handle the bar in a normal grip but as I load it up I start losing my grip around the third rep as I start taking strain. Currently I'm gripping with left and right overhand over the bar but I've heard of guys gripping one hand under & one over if you get what I'm saying. I'm going to give that a try and see if it is any better, alternatively I think you get gloves with a separate strip coming off them to wrap around the bar. Has anyone used these and do they work?

http://stronglifts.com/7-ways-increase-deadlift-grip-strength/
http://stronglifts.com/when-to-use-the-mixed-grip-on-deadlifts/

 

[APoc184]

As promised. The add-on in action.

For seated it will obviously be lowered to a much lower position on the cage and I'll be seated on my bench. I'll also have another pad diagonally across the shoulder pads so that it can rest on my knees.

There is also a plank that I'll stand / put my feet on when I do the actual exercise. Couldn't find it right now for the purpose of taking the photo because the dogs carried it away. (The joys of a home gym).

Edit: Obviously will also have a lot more weights on for the actual exercise.

 

[Thor]

As promised. The add-on in action.

For seated it will obviously be lowered to a much lower position on the cage and I'll be seated on my bench. I'll also have another pad diagonally across the shoulder pads so that it can rest on my knees.

There is also a plank that I'll stand / put my feet on when I do the actual exercise. Couldn't find it right now for the purpose of taking the photo because the dogs carried it away. (The joys of a home gym).

Edit: Obviously will also have a lot more weights on for the actual exercise.

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Great Job!! If only I had the space I would much rather have a decent Home Gym

 

[StrontiumDog]

Looks good APoc! Is it not going to be difficult to load a lot of weight on there, or is there something I am missing?

 

[APoc184]

Looks good APoc! Is it not going to be difficult to load a lot of weight on there, or is there something I am missing?

That is why I was thinking in the beginning to have a chain with the weights hanging to the ground. But frankly that was going to take measurements and stuff I didn't feel like doing (yes I was lazy when I built it).

Now I just have a "wedge" (like a small tripod with U-shaped bracket at the top) that goes underneath the contraption while I load the weights. When I get underneath and lift the first rep the wedge will slip/fall/be moved out and I can finish the set. After the final rep I will insert the wedge back underneath to get out. Will take a bit of practice at first but at least the wife is only one scream away

Hope that makes sense. The wedge/tripod is not in the photo. I forgot it in my workshop at the office. I still have to make a wedge for the seated version as well. But that can wait. I mostly do standing raises for now.

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[The Voice]

Picked up some USN muscle fuel sts today - just seemed to have the best protein:carb ratio of anything else on the shelf (about 45:55) in the same sort of meal replacement category (yes, I stood there for almost an hour getting my math on reading the labels on everything). Anything better, and it's pure whey territory (almost twice the price - but you're obviously getting your money's worth with the macros, like a 90:10 protein:carb split).

I also, for the first time, decided to pick up some creatine. I picked up 400g of muscletech platinum. Anyone used it before?

 

[CodeMaster]

In my opinion, creatine is creatine. Pick the cheapest one, which is usually monohydrate.

 

[Thor]

Whey I go HMT, creatine.... Not tooooo fussed about brand there, but not a fan of USN in general.

 

[MrBuddha]

As promised. The add-on in action.

For seated it will obviously be lowered to a much lower position on the cage and I'll be seated on my bench. I'll also have another pad diagonally across the shoulder pads so that it can rest on my knees.

There is also a plank that I'll stand / put my feet on when I do the actual exercise. Couldn't find it right now for the purpose of taking the photo because the dogs carried it away. (The joys of a home gym).

Edit: Obviously will also have a lot more weights on for the actual exercise.

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Good job!

These days I also wish I had a home gym, much more convenient time-wise.

 

[Slootvreter]

Rotator cuff injury. Goddammit. This while trying to save a sinking canoe on the Breede River

 

[xrapidx]

Rotator cuff injury. Goddammit. This while trying to save a sinking canoe on the Breede River

I have one of those, never gets better.... Not that it bothers me much st the moment since I've been out since May with my %-#+#+£+% back

 

[Slootvreter]

I have one of those, never gets better.... Not that it bothers me much st the moment since I've been out since May with my %-#+#+£+% back

Deadlifts and squats and other leg workouts are fine, problems arise when I do benchpress. I can still push 140 with this injury without too much main, but 160 becomes a problem Bicep curls are also painful, even light weight.

 

[xrapidx]

Deadlifts and squats and other leg workouts are fine, problems arise when I do benchpress. I can still push 140 with this injury without too much main, but 160 becomes a problem Bicep curls are also painful, even light weight.

All I've been doing is swimming.., gonna try weights again in April... Should be a nice clean injury free base to start off with again

 

[Bulldog_imported]

http://stronglifts.com/7-ways-increase-deadlift-grip-strength/
http://stronglifts.com/when-to-use-the-mixed-grip-on-deadlifts/

Great read thanks

 

[Bulldog_imported]

Rotator cuff injury. Goddammit. This while trying to save a sinking canoe on the Breede River

Stay away from any behind the neck exercises in future, I only realized later that behind the neck lat pull downs and shoulder press caused a bit of rotator cuff damage which I've heard can only be rectified with surgery which will put you out of the game for 6 months. Mine is getting gradually worse now where even decline bench is painful

 

[Dade Murphy]

Looking for a decent beta alanine-free preworkout. Any suggestions?

 

[APoc184]

Man it feels great to break through a plateau...

Was stuck on my bench for a few weeks and smashed through it tonight. Only 85kg but for me it feels great to bench my own bodyweight for 5 sets of 6 for the first time ever.

Pays off to keep pushing and be patient. I think that is most of the people's problem. Not being patient enough for their bodies to develop and that is how injuries happen.

PS: Damn I wish I had a freaking aircon in my garage. I could have filled a small swimming pool with the amount of sweating tonight.