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[penguinz]

2022 getting and staying fit thread!

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by ToxSocks

Gottem, thanks.

And hey, what's that weird tentacle porn shit you have in there? And i see you found the video of the chick that got busted doing sex acts with a trout. Niiiiiice.

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[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

I saw some Youtube videos of watching people do x-stretch, but didn't see the original video. If you want it from the source....

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tND...ew?usp=sharing

And Ab Ripper X
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fMX...ew?usp=sharing

(probably goes without saying, but download it because I'm always brushing up on the Drive data cap and will probably delete it in a day or two)

We did this kind of stuff in Orangetheory. At first, I had trouble with things like V-ups, and it took a while for me to get the hang of balancing myself and even more time before I could do them properly more than a handful of times. Makes my stomach cringe just thinking about those core workouts.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

We did this kind of stuff in Orangetheory. At first, I had trouble with things like V-ups, and it took a while for me to get the hang of balancing myself and even more time before I could do them properly more than a handful of times. Makes my stomach cringe just thinking about those core workouts.

A lot of those p90x workouts failed at making the thing you're supposed to be working out the limiting factor... and at the time I never really thought about it. My cardio sucked, so often that was the thing keeping me from going to failure... or bad form from doing a million curls, asking pull ups, etc.

And I'm pretty big about that now... not ego lifting and having other muscles take over, but doing what works specific for the targeted muscles.

I did like the core routine and fist pumped the first time I got through all of it including the bonus at the end.

[Megatron96]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

A lot of those p90x workouts failed at making the thing you're supposed to be working out the limiting factor... and at the time I never really thought about it. My cardio sucked, so often that was the thing keeping me from going to failure... or bad form from doing a million curls, asking pull ups, etc.

And I'm pretty big about that now... not ego lifting and having other muscles take over, but doing what works specific for the targeted muscles.

I did like the core routine and fist pumped the first time I got through all of it including the bonus at the end.

Lol, when I was in HS I once decided to do some ridiculous number of curls. Maybe it was hundreds. Couldn't straighten my arms for a week, lol.

On the same page as you now. I focus on strict form/mechanics, don't hero lift, try to reach failure efficiently and then push to do the work I feel I need to get done, then move on to the next exercise.

Used to average 20+ sets per muscle group, 6-8 sometimes even more exercises, and never felt like I was progressing the way I wanted.

Now I average 9-12 sets total and 4 or 5 exercises per muscle group, and seeing real results/growth basically every month or so.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Tbol is dry. Its mostly muscle. I struggle with appetite when traveling. Especially long car rides.

Serious question, but when's the last time you had a full lipid panel done and was it normal?

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Megatron96

Lol, when I was in HS I once decided to do some ridiculous number of curls. Maybe it was hundreds. Couldn't straighten my arms for a week, lol.

On the same page as you now. I focus on strict form/mechanics, don't hero lift, try to reach failure efficiently and then push to do the work I feel I need to get done, then move on to the next exercise.

Used to average 20+ sets per muscle group, 6-8 sometimes even more exercises, and never felt like I was progressing the way I wanted.

Now I average 9-12 sets total and 4 or 5 exercises per muscle group, and seeing real results/growth basically every month or so.

I watched this last night and thought he did a really good job of taking what seems like a black and white issue of "good genetics" or "bad genetics" and talking about all the different factors that work or don't work for different people and how genetics plays a role.... some people do great with high volume, others not so much. Some people recover far faster than others, some are genetically inclined to put in more effort. Some people can eat like shit and still put on muscle.

And granted, I never gave p90x long enough to actually work, I'm not sure the high volume thing will ever be a great option for me... especially factoring in age, joint recovery, etc.

[Bearcat]

And speaking of volume (but not crazy p90x volume)... I did some initial work in May to un**** my squat that I had practically been ignoring over the past 4 years of consistently working out, but as I started I was only working on them once per week on leg day.

Learned some things about tall people squats, proper stance, ankle mobility... worked through some issues and landed on using a couple plates under my heels to make things more comfortable on deeper squats.

I found the old school Super Squat workout that got me thinking about volume (but not that much), and so I added them to the beginning of each work out, 3 times/week.... same basic idea of adding at the very least 2.5 pounds per side each workout (or so).

Started July 1st with a meager 45lb plate on each side, wanting to take it slow, focus on form, volume, and not ****ing up my lower back or knees or hips or whatever else might fall off.

17 workouts later, I've added on average right at 5lbs/workout since the first one (which I hadn't realized until just now)... sometimes adding as much as 10lbs (between the 1st and 2nd workout) and sometimes going 2 or 3 workouts in a row without adding any weight.

Unceremoniously hit my goal of two plates on each side today and with a 20lb bar, puts things at bodyweight, which maybe puts me at a ~225-230 1RM (and definitely feels like I could add that).... and that's basically where the people who know shit on youtube says you should be after a few years of consistent lifting... granted, it's not perfectly like for like from where I started (fewer reps at the most weight, not ass to grass deep). 44yo Geek Goals.

Officially calling my squat un****ed and happy about hitting the goal of doing so in the 6-8 week timeframe that I set (I have a week off coming up, so was trying to hit the goal before then), even if there's still a lot of work to make it look like I actually do leg days, heh.

Nothing fell off.. some hip pain on one side that was a bit of a problem before starting this and think I've pushed myself enough that the week off will do some joints good.

Added volume to side delts a few months ago with good results, un****ed a sad squat... feels like after 4 years I can tinker here and there, as for a long time I just didn’t want to mess around too much with different workouts and stuff.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Serious question, but when's the last time you had a full lipid panel done and was it normal?

About a month ago. All was well in range other than T being high as expected. All other hormones well within range.

Total cholesterol 168 triglycerides 68

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by penguinz

About a month ago. All was well in range other than T being high as expected. All other hormones well within range.

Total cholesterol 168 triglycerides 68

Nice man. Good to hear!

[Titty Meat]

Had to take 2 weeks off from upper body workouts my wrist was strained. Used wrist wraps tonight felt like I easily added 20 pounds to my lifts.

Also down 5 pounds this month

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

Had to take 2 weeks off from upper body workouts my wrist was strained. Used wrist wraps tonight felt like I easily added 20 pounds to my lifts.

Also down 5 pounds this month

Did you add lifting gloves to complete your pussy mittens set?

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Did you add lifting gloves to complete your pussy mittens set?

No I wondered why I haven't used wraps along time ago the stability is fantastic

[jdubya]

No time to read all posts in this thread so I`ll ask now. Anybody into the cold shower mornings and 3 day fasts? I texted my PMD and his response was, "150 minutes a week of moderate intensity excersizes trounces that torture and will reduce early deaths, heart attacks and strokes and even cancer".

Your thoughts?

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by jdubya

No time to read all posts in this thread so I`ll ask now. Anybody into the cold shower mornings and 3 day fasts? I texted my PMD and his response was, "150 minutes a week of moderate intensity excersizes trounces that torture and will reduce early deaths, heart attacks and strokes and even cancer".

Your thoughts?

Chiefsplanet knows more than doctors.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by jdubya

No time to read all posts in this thread so I`ll ask now. Anybody into the cold shower mornings and 3 day fasts? I texted my PMD and his response was, "150 minutes a week of moderate intensity excersizes trounces that torture and will reduce early deaths, heart attacks and strokes and even cancer".

Your thoughts?

I agree with the doc, it does sound like torture.