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For the guys with a sweet tooth like me, trying to cut some weight, I really suggest giving this Protein Cheese cake a go. I made it yesterday and it's delicious.

Also check out the other recipes from that guy, top stuff.
 
prOd said:
For the guys with a sweet tooth like me, trying to cut some weight, I really suggest giving this Protein Cheese cake a go. I made it yesterday and it's delicious.

Also check out the other recipes from that guy, top stuff.
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+1 I enjoy the USN protein delite, the toffee and almond one is king. I wait till dischem has them on special buy 3 get 1 free. Works out cheap. Tastes REALLY good.
 
ryan411 said:
Nice :) Deadlift is my favourite exercise since I started doing it in Jan, it feels like I have made a lot of progress just by being consistent, like once a week. Still have a long way to go to get to double my body weight though. In theory my one rep max is just under Novice level according to that one rep max calculator on that strength standards link from xrapidx. Am loving stronglifts 5x5. Look forward to the next workout everytime!

I'd like to get as strong as Annie Thorisdottir :) Then I'll consider my stats respectable :p
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Holy crap, that is one strong girl.
 
prOd said:
For the guys with a sweet tooth like me, trying to cut some weight, I really suggest giving this Protein Cheese cake a go. I made it yesterday and it's delicious.

Also check out the other recipes from that guy, top stuff.
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Lol, I clicked Like and Subscribe 15 seconds into the video ...

InternetSwag said:
Holy crap, that is one strong girl.
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Yep, and very hot IMO :D

I think her only "weak" stat there (compared to a guy) was her overhead press, but then again women's upper body strength is where they fall short, yeah? That said, she will kick most guys butts unless said guy is also an advanced or elite athlete :p

I tried 80kg deadlift today for the first time (did 5x5 70kg on Tuesday) in about 4 weeks (back then i was on a roll) but i wasn't happy with my form, so I dropped it down to 75kg instead. Was my first time doing squats as well in 3 weeks as my knees got messed up while I was sick. Back on track now at 55kg. Tried 60kg but form was suffering so no dice...

Bodyweight is down to 62kg in the mornings and body fat 16.5% according to the scale. Damn, if I can get my bf% down to 12 to 14% I will be over the moon. Will have eat clean to do it :(
 
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ryan411 said:
Lol, I clicked Like and Subscribe 15 seconds into the video ...


Yep, and very hot IMO :D

I think her only "weak" stat there (compared to a guy) was her overhead press, but then again women's upper body strength is where they fall short, yeah? That said, she will kick most guys butts unless said guy is also an advanced or elite athlete :p

I tried 80kg deadlift today for the first time (did 5x5 70kg on Tuesday) in about 4 weeks (back then i was on a roll) but i wasn't happy with my form, so I dropped it down to 75kg instead. Was my first time doing squats as well in 3 weeks as my knees got messed up while I was sick. Back on track now at 55kg. Tried 60kg but form was suffering so no dice...

Bodyweight is down to 62kg in the mornings and body fat 16.5% according to the scale. Damn, if I can get my bf% down to 12 to 14% I will be over the moon. Will have eat clean to do it :(
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Oh yeah had that happen to me a few times when i was learning to squat/deadlift, back doesn't stay arched, it's a weird feeling. If you get to 12% you'll probably see your abs clearly, I am at 11% and all my abs are visible, although I am far from ripped :P

I heard if people have knee problems they are better off doing box or hack squats, but I am not an expert in that department.

So are you losing weight and getting stronger? If so that is very impressive :)
 
xrapidx said:
Shoulder injuries are the worst... and when you get to my age (33), everything bloody struggles coming right.

I keep tweaking my damn back, its driving me insane, as soon as I think its better - I hurt it again, I could hardly walk yesterday. It means I can only train chest at the moment.

In the past two years I've hurt the following which so far hasn't healed 100% and comes back every now and then.
1.) Shoulder
2.) Hip
3.) Knee
4.) Back

The only injury from training is my back.
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So after waking up with a very sore shoulder yesterday, and thinking its over for a few weeks, few hours later into the day, about 12 o clock, the pain was mostly gone. Even this morning after waking up it is still gone. Tried to move my arm on that shoulder in all kinds of directions fast and slow to see if there are still pain and nothing.

The only problem now is, it may be back if I do a heavy exercise in the gym. Did go out ballroom dancing last night, and shoulder was fine too, only a bit tired at the end of the night from spinning the girls around. So maybe that is all it was, a bit too much shoulder work.

Really strange...


In some other news, found this interesting blog post regarding high vs low bar squats:
http://www.rookiejournal.com/low-ba...eightlifters-are-usually-not-a-good-idea.html
 
Might just have strained it a bit.. I've often hurt a muscle and the pain was gone the next day
 
Anyone else doing front squats along with their deadlifts? I find it adds good value to your core routine. What would you say your favourite compound exercises are?

Mine:

Pullups (any form)
Squats (both regular and front)
Deadlifts
Flat Bench Press
Clean + OHP (this works Traps and shoulders nicely)
Dips
Glute ham raisers - still trying to find a good way to do these at home but one of my fav for hams.
Good mornings
 
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xrapidx said:
I was... then i stuffed up my back...
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Yeah, it's definitely not kind on the wrists either. I find it easier to add a high density foam layer to the bar and rest it on my shoulders with crossed arms - dunno how some people do it with their wrists bent backwards - mine are just not that flexible... and it's never been about legs, but more core strength for me.

Something like this...
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I can NOT do this:
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Anyone know the benefits of steam room vs sauna. I see the new gym is unisex, so might venture in
 
WoDotNant? said:
Anyone else doing front squats along with their deadlifts? I find it adds good value to your core routine. What would you say your favourite compound exercises are?

Mine:

Pullups (any form)
Squats (both regular and front)
Deadlifts
Flat Bench Press
Clean + OHP (this works Traps and shoulders nicely)
Dips
Glute ham raisers - still trying to find a good way to do these at home but one of my fav for hams.
Good mornings
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Standing OHP is my favorite exercise.
Nothing makes me feel more manly than lifting something heavy overhead.
 
WoDotNant? said:
Anyone else doing front squats along with their deadlifts? I find it adds good value to your core routine. What would you say your favourite compound exercises are?

Mine:

Pullups (any form)
Squats (both regular and front)
Deadlifts
Flat Bench Press
Clean + OHP (this works Traps and shoulders nicely)
Dips
Glute ham raisers - still trying to find a good way to do these at home but one of my fav for hams.
Good mornings
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^ Do that ^

Deep front squats are king. I would switch flat bench for individual dumbbell press on a stability ball, feet together. Good mornings have mixed reviews, but I like the concept. I picked up quite a few from this mof#£ker on youtube:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=POdzasJklxw&desktop_uri=/watch?v=POdzasJklxw

All of them are great. It's just a case of finding out which ones are actually humanly possible... Archer pull ups, FAIL.
 
Tinuva said:
LOL @ doing anything on a stability ball.

Why not do gymnastics rather, if you wanna do funny **** like that?
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Go and do your normal weight on shoulder press using a stability ball and LOL at yourself as you either fall off or can't even lift it. Unless you are happy with cheating yourself, then just carry on as you were...
 
And here's why you shouldn't
http://nicktumminello.com/2010/03/rethink-all-of-your-stability-ball-exercises/

Reason #1 NOT to Lift Weights while on a Stability Ball :

Stable based free weight training has been PROVEN to be the MOST effective way to improve strength & performance. Unstable base training has not!
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Maintenance of Emg Activity and Loss of Force Output With Instability

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“Swiss Balls used as a platform for training provide an unstable environment for force production. The objective of this study was to measure differences in force output and electromyographic (EMG) activity of the pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, triceps, latissimus dorsi, and rectus abdominus for isometric and dynamic contractions under stable and unstable conditions. Ten healthy male subjects performed a chest press while supported on a bench or a ball. Unstable isometric maximum force output was 59.6% less than under stable conditions. However, there were no significant differences in overall EMG activity between the stable and unstable protocols. Greater EMG activity was detected with concentric vs. eccentric or isometric contractions. The diminished force output suggests that the overload stresses required for strength training necessitate the inclusion of resistance training on stable surfaces.”

(C) 2004 National Strength and Conditioning Association

. Now, think about the above research abstract you just read. If you want to get stronger, you must lift heavy loads. Duh! But, using the swiss ball, you cannot use loads heavy enough to increase strength. So, what’s the point? .
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Also this
http://coachlevi.com/training/why-bosu-ball-gets-bad-rap/
 
bromster said:
Go and do your normal weight on shoulder press using a stability ball and LOL at yourself as you either fall off or can't even lift it. Unless you are happy with cheating yourself, then just carry on as you were...
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:)

I wouldn't waste my time with a stability ball. I will LOL at those that do. There is no point in doing anything on a stability ball, at the end of the day I can get stronger, and/or bigger without a stability ball.

Besides, I am not the one who decided to be the entertainment of the day making an ass of myself on a stability ball, doing something that reduces the effectiveness of an exercise by what, 59.6% <-- also a laugh. Why would you do that? And I am serious when I am asking this, why would you reduce the effectiveness of an exercise, because unless you can convince me with proof that it IS actually good for you, there is no way I will be doing it.

Trust me, I have read all the best programs out there, for both power lifting, and body building, and while I may not have done all of them, none or very few, even had stability ball exercises in them. Yeah sure they had many other exercises in that I wouldn't like doing, but I just don't remember them having stability ball anything in.

IMHO, I thought we are all in the business of either getting stronger, or building muscle, and both of them can be done much better without a silly stability ball.

Just out of interest sake, what is your goals in the gym? Strength? Get bigger by gaining size? Losing weight? Fitness? Assistance for a sport you doing? I just want to put this into perspective.
 
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No need to rip him off IMO. It's a genuine mistake I reckon.
 
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