TMB Weightlifting Thread: Learn to Swim

I got into this shit because I’m unlikable and it’s not a team sport. Now you’re telling me this?

 

maxed tonight, increased 10lbs on bench to 295 and 15lbs on squat to 275

 

It’s the sport for the misfit toys

 

Any reason I shouldn’t take Myprotein Impact Whey? Impact Whey Isolate? What’s the go-to protein for quality/price these days?

 

Never tried it but my friend likes them

 

Adding front squats to the rotation. Never realized how hard they work your core.

 

So just a quick update on using Reverse Pyramid Training. I've been throwing in an extra volume set at the end. Coming from more of the lower rep heavier set mindset to this has been a challenge so it's kinda refreshing. I still struggle warming up for this because I get paranoid about missing 8's

Benched
255x9
230x10
205x12
185x15

Gym was packed so I ohp
135x8
115x10
100x15
100x9

 

Andy Huang and Brandon Allen have a new podcast. This is their latest episodes intro. It’s so stupid, but I laugh everytime

 

signed up at Capitalcitybarbell.com yesterday. Excited to be a part of a real gym and am able to drop weights and be loud

 

also just bought a 2pood straight belt

 

Place looks awesome.

 

That’s an odd way to spell “pioneer 10 mm power lifting belt.”

 

Really doesn't matter a ton imo, eat most of your protein. I have Syntha 6 Just to give me a post workout boost til I can eat.

 

Protein shakes satisfy my sugar cravings. Plus you can blend in tons of veggies and not change the taste.

 

My after dinner dessert this week has been 4oz heavy cream, 4oz whole milk, 1 scoop chocolate whey. Shit tastes like ice cream

 

Holy calories, Batman.

 

Bulk szn

 

I drink most of my protein because I refuse to stop eating pizza all the time

 

Enjoy your 20’s

 

Turn 26 tomorrow

 

I hit 30 and all of a sudden a couple donuts a day added 10-15# around my waist real quick

 

I’ve kept carbs under 20g/day for over a year and just maintain weight unless I do intermittent fasting along with keto.

 

How on earth do you keep carbs under 20g

 

Don't eat them

 

You must do no cardio whatsoever ?

 

first day at the new gym. Loved being able to use an Olympic bar. My workout went awful with no energy. But worked up to a shitty single and got some volume in on front squats

 

I need carbs in liftin days, can go without them on off and cardio days. Works for me.

 

Also, big fan of lat pull down “this is way too heavy for me but I can move it a little if I lean all the way back” guy.

 

polo guy?

 

I row 2-4K several days a week just as a warm up. I don’t do a lot of running anymore because I’ve been squatting 4x a week lately. Sadly I have a job that used to be half and half field work and desk work. Now it’s 90% desk and the best I can do is I’ve switched to a standup desk (would recommend). I should add more cardio post training though.

 

500 hooker grip.

 

Also shout-out to #neverlegday guy.

 

I rarely have tried hooker grip but I bought these awhile ago and trying to get my money's worth

 

Need a program to follow instead of just randomly doing what comes to mind.

Workout in garage. I have a barbell with bumpers, dumbbells, and medicine ball.

Anyone have a routine or a site to look at?

 

525

Edit: Going for 545 RIP calluses. I don't know if I threw on the 5s. Oh well.

 

Pulled it.

Aaaaand I'm bleeding

 

i think i can breathe in that many in a day.

 

How do y'all deal with calluses on your hands??

 

let them be. If not that you can shave them down.

 

They aren't really a bother to me, more so hurting wife. Basically little daggers on my palms

 

Nail file. But I'm lazy so I rip them often.

I'm happy I focused on choking the shit out of my thumbs. It really was a mental block. I'm not sure if I can pull more hook but we'll see

 

I use cuticle tools to cut mine down. Then after a shower I rub them with a towel and more comes off.

 

You a new lifter and what are your goals?

I've really only lifted routinely for a year and made so many mistakes and just finally feel like I've got a good program going. Ask capstone, lhprop, and the other strong guys in here questions as they are good in answering them. Figure out how many days a week you want to lift and the areas you want to target and they'll help a lot.

Currently doing 5/3/1 for main lifts(they have an app for it) and like it. Do a lot of dumbbell and medicine ball stuff on weekends as I'd rather stay home and watch sports and exercise than go to the gym.

 

LiftingGenie is my go to. Flexible tape so you don’t have to wrap around the knuckle

What are your goals?

TYdeFan05 hit it

 

I'll try em after I burn thru these. I've had them for awhile and barely used them.

 

Not be fat. Generally to stay healthy and not look terrible with my shirt off

 

Cardio is probably a better route is shirtlessness and health is what you care about the most.

 

You’ll look better if you lift heavy and eat well than if you run 3 miles a day.

 

Yup

Nah

 

I over-simplify contributing factors to health and aesthetic goals as the following:

1. 40% weight training
2. 40% diet
3. 20% cardio

Also have to consider sleep habits.