The Bodybuilders Thread!

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I prefer training on my own except for chest days that I go very heavy and leg days when I'm going for 1 or 2RM on squats. You can't train chest as effectively without a spotter because you need to go beyond failure on your sets every once in a while if your goal is to get really strong. Unless of course you're lifting noob numbers. You can't get that same CNS overload on your own.

The problem with spotters is that 9/10 people help too much when they spot and you end up wasting your entire set. A spotter should only be there to assist you past that tiny bit of weight at your sticking point or as a backup if you're going to get stuck under the bar.
 
nivek said:
nothing worse than gym partners that have to chat to the entire gym, doubling your time spent in the gym...
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My partner and I get along pretty well, talking is usually kept to motivation and the odd comment about other curlbros who do strange things - like this morning another mate of mine was busy using two machines with his partner so that they could rotate, this one oom who looks dyel plomps himself on the machine - which had their water bottles, cellphone, wallet and towel and when my mates partner went over there saying they are still using it this oom says: "You guys are hogging everything"

My mate and I were like lolwut? and when we were close to them again his partner was cracking jokes about us not stealing their equipment :D
 
Korn1 said:
Going to start a kettlebell routine for four weeks :)
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Started my xman routine on Sunday, was pretty hectic, feeling doms in places I never knew existed.

So far no bench press or shoulder routines for 2 weeks now, I can feel my left shoulder coming right.

Miss my chest routine though. :(
 
Imoe said:
Cool. My supplier of choice. Ordering is simple and deliveries are fast.
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Are you sure you werent mixing up the 5kg and the 2.5kg?
They have the 2.5kg for R999.00
ON are selling the 5KG for R999.00
 
Piesank said:
My partner and I get along pretty well, talking is usually kept to motivation and the odd comment about other curlbros who do strange things - like this morning another mate of mine was busy using two machines with his partner so that they could rotate, this one oom who looks dyel plomps himself on the machine - which had their water bottles, cellphone, wallet and towel and when my mates partner went over there saying they are still using it this oom says: "You guys are hogging everything"

My mate and I were like lolwut? and when we were close to them again his partner was cracking jokes about us not stealing their equipment :D
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haha yea thats ok, i just had a partner who had to greet every single person in the gym and have a full on conversation with them
 
Is it OK to do chest, shoulders and back twice in a row or should you really rather rotate between upper and lower body?
 
Hey all - quick Q

I drink Biogen Bulk 45/150 twice a day before training and Biogen Protein SR-8 after training. I just want to know, should I be drinking the BUlk on days when I don't train as well? I train 3 days a week.

Please don't advise on other products etc. etc.

Thanks!
 
mark.saved.duplessis said:
Hey all - quick Q

I drink Biogen Bulk 45/150 twice a day before training and Biogen Protein SR-8 after training. I just want to know, should I be drinking the BUlk on days when I don't train as well? I train 3 days a week.

Please don't advise on other products etc. etc.

Thanks!
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So I'm guessing you want to bulk up? If so drink it - if you dont want to bulk and you are using it as a meal replacement I'd suggest you first look at what your maintenance is and then see if the products you take would take you to a surplus (avoid) or deficit (continue taking)
 
Flip-Flop said:
Is it OK to do chest, shoulders and back twice in a row or should you really rather rotate between upper and lower body?
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If you are training properly you shouldn't be able to train your chest/back again without at least 2 to 3 days rest. Once every 5 to 7 days is enough for each body part for awesome gains. Just do the squats! Otherwise in a few years time when your body is out of proportion you will wish you did.
 
Yep - bulking up a bit - so will continue - thanks! was just worried the carbs and that goes to waste if I don't train on that day.
 
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