The Bodybuilders Thread!

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prOd said:
Sorry but I laughed, glad you're okay though =)

*wipes tear from eye*
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I can also see the funny side. I'm all good, it was nothing serious. More of a huge fright than anything else. :D

Damn, which gym, what brand of bench was that?
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Virgin Active Menlyn in Pretoria. Was one of those adjustable free-weight benches. I think the make is Zest.
 
CarsinemiA said:
I can also see the funny side. I'm all good, it was nothing serious. More of a huge fright than anything else. :D



Virgin Active Menlyn in Pretoria. Was one of those adjustable free-weight benches. I think the make is Zest.
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Are you sure you let the clip slip in properly, it might not have been all the way in and when you applied pressure slipped.
 
TheGrove said:
Are you sure you let the clip slip in properly, it might not have been all the way in and when you applied pressure slipped.
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To be perfectly honest, when I put the clip in it didn't make the distinctive "click" that it usually does, so I gave it the "wobble test" and it seemed sturdy enough. It only bailed when I was doing my second set. The bench was/is farked. It was taken off the floor immediately.
 
xrapidx said:
I usually moer the thing to make sure its locked in.
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+1 always make sure its clipped in properly or you going to be in for a big suprise, especially if lifting heavy and the bench drops when the weights are up.

Farting in gym is not cool, LMAO :D
 
InternetSwag said:
I am getting stretch marks.

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Bound to happen with the weight you gained over the last 9 or 12 months? :p
Very impressive though that you gained a good ratio of muscle vs fat!! :)

Over the last 3 weeks I only managed to gain 1 or 2kg of fat. Not enough time lately to get to gym and convert calories into muscle :(
 
Eh?

Pregnant women use stuff with vitamin e oil.
But if you like your strechmarks by all means
 
How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks

http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Stretch-Marks
Stretch marks can occur during sudden changes in body size, such as during pregnancy, puberty, or rapid weight-gain. Ninety percent of pregnant women will get stretch marks around their abdomen, hips and thighs, and unfortunately, they seem to be genetic — if your mom had stretch marks, odds are that you will too.[1]

Fear not, though. There are some things you can do to prevent stretch marks, as well as reducing the appearance of both new and old ones. Check out some of these options, listed from easiest to most difficult to execute.

Part One: Verified Topical Options

1.Use a moisturizer. A study comparing herbal moisturizers found that people who lotioned-up daily showed significant improvement in skin appearance and elasticity [2]. Think of it this way: if your skin has a lot of stretching to do, it's less likely to tear and create stretch marks if it's hydrated.

Use lotion on new stretch marks, or on areas where you're worried about getting them in the future. Though using lotion on old stretch marks may still improve their appearance, it's probably not as effective as using them on fresh ones.
If you're worried about the chemicals in over-the-counter moisturizers, make your own out of equal parts wheat germ oil, olive oil and aloe vera. The same study showed that this combination created the best DIY moisturizer [3].

2.Use Retin-A. A study from the University of Michigan suggests that people who use Retin-A (or a retinoic acid cream) on new stretch marks saw huge improvements[4]. Retin-A is thought to boost collagen production, helping skin stretch out and avoid tears.

Note that you should not use any products containing retinoic acid if you are pregnant or nursing. It can potentially cause birth defects in humans [5].
Retin-A won't be as effective on old stretch marks.
You'll probably need a prescription to get products such as Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, and Differin (which all contain retinoic acid).
Limit sun exposure of skin that you're treating with Retin-A. It could be more susceptible to burning.

3.Use glycolic acid. Glycolic acid used on stretch marks can increase collagen production, as making your skin more elastic overall[6]. As an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), it's in the same family of compounds often used in chemical skin peels.

Glycolic acid is safe to put on your skin during pregnancy.
Take extra care to keep skin that you're treating with glycolic acid out of the sun.
Glycolic acid can be bought in over-the-counter. For a more intense treatment, you can get a stronger dose from a licensed dermatologist.

4.Combine glycolic acid and Retin-A. When used together, glycolic acid and Retin-A can dramatically improve the appearance of stretch marks [7]. If you choose to do this, you might want to "prep" your skin with Retin-A before using a glycolic acid [8].

Do not use Retin-A if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It can cause severe birth defects.[9].
If you need to see a doctor for a Retin-A prescription anyway, ask how he or she would suggest incorporating glycolic acid.

5.Try Vitamin E oil. Vitamin E oil is often said to be the miracle cure for stretch marks, though one study shows that it's most effective on women who have already been pregnant before, and has not been effective in general use [10]. Still, it can't hurt in moderate doses.

Try mixing your Vitamin E oil with a carrier lotion, such as a regular unscented moisturizer, for better coverage.

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Girls use Bio-Oil. Seems to work well after a month or so.

I wonder if the gym will just indemnify itself if you cracked your face with a dumbbell.
 
Seems I somehow got either my piriformis excited or it is just sciatica.

After leg raises with situps and deadlifts before it... I felt this muscle pain in my left side just above my buttock. When I touched there it was hard bundle of muscle and the pain extended into my calf and quads. Only way to fix this is to first strengthen my stomach, piriformis and back. Well that's from what I gather out of google. lol.

Anyone had anything similar ?
 
Necuno said:
Seems I somehow got either my piriformis excited or it is just sciatica.

After leg raises with situps and deadlifts before it... I felt this muscle pain in my left side just above my buttock. When I touched there it was hard bundle of muscle and the pain extended into my calf and quads. Only way to fix this is to first strengthen my stomach, piriformis and back. Well that's from what I gather out of google. lol.

Anyone had anything similar ?
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About 2 years ago I had regular sciatic pain. I've since stopped doing deadlifts and back squats (even though the neurologist confirmed my back 100% healthy 2 weeks ago :erm:). I can tell you now that stretching is your best damn friend, if you have the money a good physio can sort you out, or just go straight yoga, pilates will be even better. But stretch your a$s off, maybe leave the DLs until you can put your hands flat on the ground =)
 
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