The Bodybuilders Thread!

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nivek said:
Saw the funniest thing today, guy was 'deadlifting' about 240kg's

first of all he took about 10 minutes in between "sets" which was a little bit frustrating because I wanted the squat rack, but it was worth the wait as it was hilarious to watch anyway.. possibly the worst form i've seen in my life, arched back, legs looked like they were going to snap they were shaking so badly, bent elbows, and sheer desperation to lift the weight.. the added scream on his one "rep" was classic

dont these chops notice when half the gym is rolling their eyes at them?
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I think I might of looked like that once or twice trying to get a PB :p

My fiancée is always with me on dead-lifts and screams when my form fails... these days I just turn blue. Its not uncommon to just have one rep sets though - the 5,3,1 system works on low reps.

We had a guy at Canal Walk a week or two ago that was dropping his 100kg deadlifts when he got up... was bloody annoying, and although allowed in powerlifting, its not something you do at Virgin Active.



nivek said:
yes it would
but I was thinking in terms of deadlifts etc, and was going to advise against using them for a while.. but no need then :)

if your wrists are hurting on db presses then your grip is probably wrong
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Use chalk - not straps.
 
Hi guys,

I want to get myself a pre-workout drink and from the reviews I have read Jack3d seems to be the best.

I just want to find out: If I am happy with my gains after finishing one container, can I stop using the product or do I need to continue using a pre-workout supp to maintain the new muscle ?
 
EatSomething said:
On my db shoulder press mainly,having problems getting 24s up..also on my db press getting the 30s up...once I'm up I usually get somebody to spot my wrists and I'm good to go.Might not seem too heavy but I'm only 16 :P
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I also have problems with getting dumbbells up - not sure why, can go way heavier with barbell than dumbbells.
 
DigitalSoldier said:
Hi guys,

I want to get myself a pre-workout drink and from the reviews I have read Jack3d seems to be the best.

I just want to find out: If I am happy with my gains after finishing one container, can I stop using the product or do I need to continue using a pre-workout supp to maintain the new muscle ?
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You have to cycle Jack3d - two months on, one off - the product also doesn't build muscle :p It just gives you the energy to push harder, which builds the muscle.

Its also been blamed for killing people, so don't overdose :p
 
xrapidx said:
Anyone know of a gym that would be able to give proper advice on lifting technique?

My squats literally died after I hurt my hip in December - and I just can't get them right...went from 150kg full to struggling with 95kg.

Don't trust advice from Virgin.
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I don't know of a Gym, but I've had some pretty good advice from watching videos and listening to recorded phone calls from http://strongliftsinnercircle.com/ They also have a free version of the website for beginners http://stronglifts.com/ which I started out with last year.

The inner circle is like a few dollars per month, but I have learned A LOT by just following their advice and programs. For now I'd say I am still between beginner and intermediate. Their programs are also very different from most other Gym programs I found on the internet, but I find, at least for me it works pretty good. I used to be very skinny, with no strength at all, and a little bit better now, but needs more work.
 
xrapidx said:
You have to cycle Jack3d - two months on, one off - the product also doesn't build muscle :p It just gives you the energy to push harder, which builds the muscle.
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Thanks. That is why I am looking for a pre-workout drink. I want more energy when I go to the gym. I am happy with my diet and I do take a protein shake, but still sometimes it feels like I don't have enough energy to push harder. And then on other weeks I'll have more energy and am able to do heavier lifts.

xrapidx said:
Its also been blamed for killing people, so don't overdose :p
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What doesn't kill you makes you stronger :p
 
DigitalSoldier said:
Thanks. That is why I am looking for a pre-workout drink. I want more energy when I go to the gym. I am happy with my diet and I do take a protein shake, but still sometimes it feels like I don't have enough energy to push harder. And then on other weeks I'll have more energy and am able to do heavier lifts.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger :p
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for preworkout i was using evox 3dt and now on psycho.

i dunno so much about a pre-workout giving you energy, a little yah but i feel more so it is about your diet.

my pre-workout gives me a mean pump though.
 
DigitalSoldier said:
Thanks. That is why I am looking for a pre-workout drink. I want more energy when I go to the gym. I am happy with my diet and I do take a protein shake, but still sometimes it feels like I don't have enough energy to push harder. And then on other weeks I'll have more energy and am able to do heavier lifts.
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Jack3d is awesome, you just want to keep going and going and going and going.... I suffer on an off month :p Haven't used it for awhile as I'm on fat loss pills and don't want to mix the two... three more weeks and I can go back on again.
 
last year i was still heavy into training and used BSN N.O xplode 2.0 with cellmas and evox 5xl went up to a about 84kg with 9% body fat but since nov till now i've lost abt 10kg as i don't get time to train as much as i used to, luckily i have not loose much strengh and im more ripped than ever before. i don't like local brands pre workouts, it's weak compared to international brands....

i've been using CTD multi vitamines and Purus Lab recycle and also gona start using muscle works x5 protein with SSN EFA as i don't eat fish.


Have anyone used Purus lab recycle? if so what do u think of it?
 
D3x! said:
for preworkout i was using evox 3dt and now on psycho.

i dunno so much about a pre-workout giving you energy, a little yah but i feel more so it is about your diet.

my pre-workout gives me a mean pump though.
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Have you tried jack3d? Give it a go :p Even when you hurting you just want to keep going... mental stimulation :p
 
D3x! said:
nah havent tried it

looks like it has all the same stuff in that the 3dt and psycho have in?
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Maybe its how they mix it :) I wasnt really interested in trying it, because pre-sups don't really work with me, and this stuff was unreal.

I noticed after 3 cycles though it started working less - so I'm hoping after the three month break it'll kick like a horse again.
 
xrapidx said:
Maybe its how they mix it :) I wasnt really interested in trying it, because pre-sups don't really work with me, and this stuff was unreal.

I noticed after 3 cycles though it started working less - so I'm hoping after the three month break it'll kick like a horse again.
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yeah you definitely get used to them
 
Sooooo......I bought Serious Mass (vanilla) this weekend. Has anybody every tried it and how did it go? I've seen a few review on the other internet sites but, well, you can't always trust them.
 
xrapidx said:
Have you tried jack3d? Give it a go :p Even when you hurting you just want to keep going... mental stimulation :p
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I think it was either you or killadoob that raved about Jack3d about a year ago. When I was reading up on pre-workout sups this morning I though about Jack3d again. And from the reviews by customers on supplementworld.co.za, Jack3d is amazing compared to any other pre-workout sup.
 
DigitalSoldier said:
I think it was either you or killadoob that raved about Jack3d about a year ago. When I was reading up on pre-workout sups this morning I though about Jack3d again. And from the reviews by customers on supplementworld.co.za, Jack3d is amazing compared to any other pre-workout sup.
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The cheapest place is either Dischem when on special or here: http://www.bssa.biz.shopdirectint.co.za/default.aspx (although he's been a bit busy of late, but I believe its becoming a more dedicated setup)

BTW... Ondier also sells KT-Tape for cheap.

EDIT: Products arn't on his site, and its changed, I think they putting a new site up, so patience :p
 
Jac3d is pretty potent but the occasional crash is hectic.I've tried Lit Up recently and that gives pretty intense energy.My fav pre-workout though would be Animal Rage
 
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