The Bodybuilders Thread!

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Slootvreter said:
Running to gym on squat / deadlift days? You must not take those two exercises very seriously? :p

I have a pair like these, just different colours.

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I like running. What can I say. Perfect incline run, perfect warm up. I can walk into gym and hit weight...no warm up on tread or some such needed.

Haven't stopped me increasing the weight so I don't mind the run much. The run back is killer though but helping me cut crazy. Win win.

Been seeing those puma's a lot in the gym as well...

Sweet. Many options.
 
Orihalcon said:
Haven't stopped me increasing the weight so I don't mind the run much. The run back is killer though but helping me cut crazy. Win win.
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If I run or cycle before deadlift, there's no way I'm pulling 280kg. With squats I'll perhaps still rep 180kg, but not 200+
 
Slootvreter said:
If I run or cycle before deadlift, there's no way I'm pulling 280kg. With squats I'll perhaps still rep 180kg, but not 200+
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If I was purely going for size and strength I would not be doing it hehe.

I have a specific weight and bf % I'm aiming for. And size is not THAT important for me. As long as I maintain 1.5:1 ratio on bench and 2:1 on deads and squats in relation to my bodyweight I am very happy. I shift to sprints, boxing, judo etc these days instead of purely gym.

I hate using the term 'functional' fitness *shudder* but I that would be the best description i guess. Warrior races and impi challenges etc.
 
Side note. Forearm training.

Besides the barbell roll you can do...there are not many other options.

I suggest the following to everyone.

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Thick pvc pipe, length of rope. Bam. Best forearm training tool for less than R20.

Just loop the end over a weight, extend arms in front of you and roll it up and down. Boom. Sic forearm training right there.
 
Orihalcon said:
Side note. Forearm training.

Besides the barbell roll you can do...there are not many other options.

I suggest the following to everyone.

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Thick pvc pipe, length of rope. Bam. Best forearm training tool for less than R20.

Just loop the end over a weight, extend arms in front of you and roll it up and down. Boom. Sic forearm training right there.
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Awesome, easy enough to sort out at home even :) Might fix my skinny forearm story :p

Anyone watched Generation Iron? I finally managed to source a 720p no sync issue copy. Wanna watch it soon but I think i caught a cold and the motivation after watching it will be lost on me as I'm probably not gonna gym till i get a bit better :(
 
StrontiumDog said:
Awesome, easy enough to sort out at home even :) Might fix my skinny forearm story :p

Anyone watched Generation Iron? I finally managed to source a 720p no sync issue copy. Wanna watch it soon but I think i caught a cold and the motivation after watching it will be lost on me as I'm probably not gonna gym till i get a bit better :(
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I enjoyed it, it wasnt as good as Pumping Iron but than again it wasn't meant to be a mockumentary...

Movie : 7/10
Motivation factor : 10/10
 
Have any of you guys taken ON ZMA before? How was it? Did it really help you sleep better and aid in muscle recovery?
 
Couple questions now that I'm back into the swing of things after all the holidays

After doing squats my back is quite sore, I'm guessing this means my form might be bad? I'm not quite sure though if its "eina" sore or workout sore, feels more like the latter. Maybe I'm being overly sensitive (backs are important after all :p) and my back is simply playing catchup, hence its being worked out more
Shoulder press is a big problem for me, stuck on the same measly weight for 5 sessions I think. Any tricks I can try to go up?
 
Archer said:
Couple questions now that I'm back into the swing of things after all the holidays

After doing squats my back is quite sore, I'm guessing this means my form might be bad? I'm not quite sure though if its "eina" sore or workout sore, feels more like the latter. Maybe I'm being overly sensitive (backs are important after all :p) and my back is simply playing catchup, hence its being worked out more
Shoulder press is a big problem for me, stuck on the same measly weight for 5 sessions I think. Any tricks I can try to go up?
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Upper or lower back?

If it's the lower back check your form...could be in for a slipped disk if you mess up on heavier weight.

Upper back merely be the weight pressing on the traps. Do you high squat or low squat with the bar?
 
So I have to dump bench press until my shoulder recovers, get this crunching sound whenever I bench barbell or dumbbell in my left shoulder joint.
It's pretty hectic, never really noticed before as I always have earphones on.

BUT I can now feel something is not right , even after adjusting form these last 4 weeks, doesn't help.
Last night was my last bench session I reckon, will have to try something else avoiding the bench for the time being.

Sucks , came just as I was making some decent gains, most likely from overtraining so all my stubbornness.
 
Orihalcon said:
Upper or lower back?

If it's the lower back check your form...could be in for a slipped disk if you mess up on heavier weight.

Upper back merely be the weight pressing on the traps. Do you high squat or low squat with the bar?
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Lower back, feels like a group of 4 that is sore

And looking on the net, I'd say I'm doing a high bar squat (bar up on shoulders, chest out at the bottom)
 
Archer said:
Lower back, feels like a group of 4 that is sore

And looking on the net, I'd say I'm doing a high bar squat (bar up on shoulders, chest out at the bottom)
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Doing high bar would mean a more upright posture which should limit the lower back stress hmm.

My recommendation would be to check the following things;

Hip hinge, make sure you lower properly by letting the hips take the weight like they should.

Consciously pull shoulders back and 'pull' the bar down onto your shoulders. Don't just let it rest there and stabalize with hands. Pulling it will activate the back and give you a solid platform that should protect the lower back.

Lastly your head. Keep that chin tucked! Don't look up. Neutral head position. Where the head goes the body follows. Try this. Squeese a tennis ball between your chin and chest or bite your shirts front collar. Will keep your head in neutral.

These are the only cues I can think of now that could effect the lower back during a squat...
 
Hemps said:
So I have to dump bench press until my shoulder recovers, get this crunching sound whenever I bench barbell or dumbbell in my left shoulder joint.
It's pretty hectic, never really noticed before as I always have earphones on.

BUT I can now feel something is not right , even after adjusting form these last 4 weeks, doesn't help.
Last night was my last bench session I reckon, will have to try something else avoiding the bench for the time being.

Sucks , came just as I was making some decent gains, most likely from overtraining so all my stubbornness.
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I also have a weak left shoulder, chest and shoulder days really are a pain. I hear a slight pop sometimes, but this hasn't happened today and today we did bench and flies, but during the flies I was really struggling to do the last reps with my left arm.

As for something else you could do cross overs, there I have no pain and I enjoy that exercise.
 
Orihalcon said:
Hip hinge, make sure you lower properly by letting the hips take the weight like they should.

Consciously pull shoulders back and 'pull' the bar down onto your shoulders. Don't just let it rest there and stabalize with hands. Pulling it will activate the back and give you a solid platform that should protect the lower back.

Lastly your head. Keep that chin tucked! Don't look up. Neutral head position. Where the head goes the body follows. Try this. Squeese a tennis ball between your chin and chest or bite your shirts front collar. Will keep your head in neutral..
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Dont do the shoulder thing, and not quite sure where I'm looking. Will give those last two a go, many thanks :D
 
Hemps said:
So I have to dump bench press until my shoulder recovers, get this crunching sound whenever I bench barbell or dumbbell in my left shoulder joint.
It's pretty hectic, never really noticed before as I always have earphones on.

BUT I can now feel something is not right , even after adjusting form these last 4 weeks, doesn't help.
Last night was my last bench session I reckon, will have to try something else avoiding the bench for the time being.

Sucks , came just as I was making some decent gains, most likely from overtraining so all my stubbornness.
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Have you tried a reverse grip bench press?

How to Bench Press WITHOUT Pain - Reverse Grip Be…: http://youtu.be/clBGsv573K4

I love this guys channel btw. Scientiffic training with backed up methods.
 
Piesank said:
I also have a weak left shoulder, chest and shoulder days really are a pain. I hear a slight pop sometimes, but this hasn't happened today and today we did bench and flies, but during the flies I was really struggling to do the last reps with my left arm.

As for something else you could do cross overs, there I have no pain and I enjoy that exercise.
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Mine is now a crunching/grinding sound, farken hectic and Not good at all.
Reckon a Dr. appointment is in my future.
 
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