Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Lost a hundred pounds and have some questions about bulking.
Lost a hundred pounds and have some questions about bulking.I am 20 years old and have been on a huge weight loss journey for six months now. I lost well over 100 pounds and I'm still somewhat insecure about my figure. I stand at 6 foot 1 inch and I am 175 pounds. My doctor says I am healthy and skinny and my family has been hinting that I may be anorexic and should end my weight loss journey, but when I look in the mirror I see that I am obviously not skinny; I have lots of fat that I can grab in my hand along my belly and chest. I don't think that this stems from insecurity, though, I have been doing a lot of self-improvement and I just want a better body. Here is a before and after picture: http://imgur.com/ncUI7yc So I decided it I should put on some muscle instead of losing more weight. Here are my questions: I worry that due to my limited knowledge of lifting, I will up my calorie intake and gain fat because I am doing something wrong in the gym. I understand basic gym stuff, but I never know how much weight to put on the bar or if my form is correct eg. I often feel my shoulders get sore from bench press if I use enough weight to do SS 5x5 but if I lower the weight I don't feel like I have worked out at all. Also, when I do bicep curls, my shoulders get sore. I have tried very hard to focus on my biceps but it never works, however, if I do a preacher curl or concentration curls my shoulders feel fine. I worry that because gaining muscle=gaining weight my body will be improving but I will fail to realize it because the scale will say I'm gaining weight. Everyone I have spoken to tells to just get off the scale and use the mirror, but I'm not sure I can trust myself if I really do have an eating disorder. I appreciate any advice you guys and gals can give me. thank you so much in advance. submitted by /u/ischmoozeandsell [link] [comments]
Routine on the road
Routine on the roadHey guys! I have spent the last 5 months transforming my body. I am about 6 ft and in December weighed 217 lbs. I have ate well, worked out hard and done a good amount of cardio. I am traveling to Europe and will be staying in hostels and such for about 3 months. I really do not want to lose everything I have worked for (I am down to 196 lbs, body fat% is down and I have made vast improvements in all my lifts). What is a good routine I can do with minimal or no resources at my disposal? I am planning on running, push-ups (variations), squats and planks submitted by /u/Anewman1188 [link] [comments]
Form check: OHP 135x4
Form check: OHP 135x4H: 6'0 W:250lbs Here's me grinding 4 reps of 135 press. Currently on a deficit so i'm losing a lot of strength. How does it look? https://youtu.be/ny7fzUbGYlQ submitted by /u/Shepard21 [link] [comments]
Getting in shape for basketball
Getting in shape for basketballSo, today a friend asked me to join an outdoor full court bball league that starts 4/28. That gives me 23 days to try and whip my ass back in full court shape. I lift regularly, but for the last year + I've been into strength training and have neglected my cardiovascular system. I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on the best ways to get back into semi-shape by season ( I know 3 weeks isn't a lot of time). Could I do prowler pushes/box jumps/agility work at the end of all my workouts or would that be too taxing and hinder my leg days? As of last week I started just doing squats, deads, box jumps, and prowler sprints for legs, but I'm wondering if I can do it after upper body work as well. Also, I'm not trying to blow a hammy, so should I stick to hill sprints until I'm in a little better shape? Basically, how often can I sprint, jump, etc to get in shape to play basketball, without ruining my lifting in the process? submitted by /u/milla_highlife [link] [comments]
How common is a 300 pound OHP?
How common is a 300 pound OHP?I'm 6'2" with a goal weight of 225. When I first got in to lifting I set an arbitrary goal of a 300 pound OHP. Is that a crazy amount? Is it reasonable? Is it upper tier? If you lift that much, can you share your story of getting there? Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/FoolishOptimist [link] [comments]
Sternum pain after weighted dips
Sternum pain after weighted dipsNeed some advice. A year ago I was working up to weighted dips and I think I went too heavy too fast (using them as an accessory to BP). I felt a weird pain in my chest around my sternum. When I move my shoulders back or swing my arms up and around the sternum area becomes really sore. Because of the pain I've stopped training chest for ages hoping that would help it heal. Its a year on and I still feel really bad pain. Any one else have any experience with something like this? Any advice/comments would be appreciated submitted by /u/as_told_by_aaron [link] [comments]
Let's talk recovery and why I feel like a dumpster fire at all times.
Let's talk recovery and why I feel like a dumpster fire at all times.Stats: M/26/6'/170lbs. 22 months of consistent training. Bodyweight/calisthenics/weighted calisthenics is my primary discipline Diet: I eat well but I don't eat enough. Lately a lot of dairy and I still work at an italian restaurant so a lot of pizza and pasta. I typically dont eat enough calories. I'm vegetarian, don't track my calories and have a really terrible appetite. I've gained 2-3lbs in the past 10months of training. Body recomp for lyfe. Activity level: High. I work at a high volume restaurant as a server and am constantly moving. I live in a ski town and snowboard 2-3x a week. I currently train 4x a week. Sleep: I want to buy a new bed but the one I have now is fine enough. I generally get 7-8 hours and just woke up from an 11 hour sleep. I have been pretty bad at sleep but have been taking melatonin more often and I'm sleeping consistently. I'm relatively bad at sleep. (as an aside anyone have a bear mattress and have any thoughts on it?) Alcohol consumption: ehh, higher than most probably. 2-3 drinks 4-5 nights a week is common. Getting drunk (4-5 drinks) once a week is common. Supplements: 5g creatine daily. ~100g caffeine prior to lifting heavy. 3g melatonin or advil PM for sleep like 4x a week. Melatonin much more often than advil PM. I JUST recievied beta alanine, magnesium and zinc yesterday which i'll be taking daily. Programming: 4x/week. Push/pull split. Squat first & 3rd or 4th session of the week, deadlift either 2nd or 3rd session. Squat: 185lbs 3x8 (I started squatting 3 months ago) Deadlift: 375 3x3 (Started deadlifting 3 months ago. adding 20lbs a week. I 1rm'd at 405 a month ago) Push day 2x/week: Light/heavy weighted dips are my go-to right now. Light day = 5x10+40lbs. Heavy day = 5x5+85lbs. Add +2.5lbs to light & +5lbs heavy a week. Follow with either tuck planche or planche leans for 4-5 sets. 3x6 wall assisted HeSPU if I'm feeling it. Sometimes I do free HeSPU practice prior to dipping. Squat or dead, then 3x8 dragon flags and maybe some more core work depending on the day. Pull Day: GVT Pullups/Chinups. Currently 10x10 chinups @ bodyweight. first 4 sets are with a 90s rest and then i go to a 2.5m rest for sets 5-10. I usually have to rest-pause at rep 8 to get the last two reps. Seriously GVT absolutely sucks. I'm going +10lbs next session. 4-5 sets tuck front lever. Squat or deadlift. 3x8 dragon flags. What's my problem? I've felt like absolute trash for a week+ now. I know it's rather hard to overtrain and I'm doubt I'm doing it on 4x sessions a week but I feel like I have some symptons of overtraining. I wake up tired, i feel tired throughout the day, i'm irritable, libido seems lower, my work ethic has been down (to be fair though its the end of ski season and I need some time off). I NEED caffeine prior to lifting which has never happened before. Saturday was my last training session and it was my push day with 5x5dips+80lbs, I did nothing yesterday (monday) and was still exhausted when I had to show up to work at 4pm. I just slept for 11 hours last night and haven't figured out if I feel better or worse. I had 16 training sessions in the calendar month of March. I've been training hard and consistently for the past 5 weeks and may just be ready for a deload. I don't want to deload since I'll be traveling to South America mid May though. I've never experienced this. I tried to give as much information as I thought was relevant to get some other opinions on the matter. Am I overtraining? Am I just ready for a deload? Is there a supplement I can take that will help with recovery? Do I need to stop drinking so much? Do I just suck at recovery? It's been frustrating and I'd appreciate some outside opinions submitted by /u/ImChrisBrown [link] [comments]
Tips on getting bigger chest
Tips on getting bigger chestHey there, mid 20's male here - just started working out like 6 - 7 weeks ago, focusing on arms and chest mainly as that's always been an area i'd like to improve - i've always been really skinny, but defined in my core, have walked a lot my whole life and generally pretty fit. never gained weight after i was like 15, but now I'm really trying to get a bigger chest and arms - i just wanted to know if anyone had any tips, whether it's diet, certain exercises, etc. - right now i am on a higher protein diet, with protein shakes too (i started that like 9 days ago, so not sure if it's been long enough to actually see a difference) - have noticed a difference in other areas since beginning my gym routine 7 weeks ago (abs more defined, butt is looking good, arms feel a bit bigger) and i've been able to lift more - thank you in advance! also i'm 5'10 and right now 141lbs submitted by /u/SLannister8 [link] [comments]
Basketball shoe recommendations with low heel?
Basketball shoe recommendations with low heel?Hey guys, Are there any basketball shoes with a really low heel height? I'm not sure why but I think all of the cushioning is really bothering me. I'm not a great athlete so I don't really get off the ground that much anyway. I mostly need shoes that will let me play good perimeter defence and handle quick cuts when I am dribbling. I always loved indoor soccer shoes could I use them for basketball? submitted by /u/server33 [link] [comments]
Pendlay rows or bent over row?
Pendlay rows or bent over row?What is the best assistance for pullups I'm going to start tactical barbell and would like to add one alongside dumbbell rows at the end of each workout until I can do them. submitted by /u/Titan897 [link] [comments]
Water intake: Drinking large amounts at one time vs. Sipping?
Water intake: Drinking large amounts at one time vs. Sipping?I am working my way up to 100 oz. of water per day. I mostly do this by drinking 16 oz. glasses at a time. Is drinking that at once less beneficial than sipping over a few hours? submitted by /u/lolalala1 [link] [comments]
Any good way for beginners to strengthen lower back?
Any good way for beginners to strengthen lower back?New into the army and we had to learn the fireman lift with our gear on. The problem is, my lower back was hurting maybe due to poor form. So I have to mitigate it while I correct my form. So here is my questions, fellow redditors, how do I improve lower back strength at a basic level? I'm not strong enough to do things like deadlifts yet so I'd prefer to stick to bodyweight exercises for now. submitted by /u/boiledpotatoFTW [link] [comments]
Scared to bench press. How to prepare?
Scared to bench press. How to prepare?I've always been nervous/scared to bench press. What machine can I do to prepare? I feel insecure. submitted by /u/IIIIIIIlllllllIIIIII [link] [comments]
Cutting with injury
Cutting with injurySo I'm cutting right now,but I injured my wrist from volleyball so I can't lift for maybe the next two weeks. Will I lose muscle mass without lifting if I continue to cut? submitted by /u/Nisobaler [link] [comments]
Form check on squats
Form check on squatsFeeling some sharp pain in my lower back wanted to get some critique on my squatting. I am pretty new to squaring and am trying to get the form down before I hurt myself horribly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnW8JUl7x3w&feature=youtu.be submitted by /u/zionihcs [link] [comments]
Has anybody succesfully cured their shoulder impingement and/or biceps tendonitis?
Has anybody succesfully cured their shoulder impingement and/or biceps tendonitis?I had to stop lifting 6 months ago due to shoulder impingement and bicep tendonitis in my left shoulder. Here I am now, still just as bad as I was when I stopped. I've been doing rehab exercises here and there, although probably not as consistently as I would like. Any advice on how to get over this issue so I can get back in the gym? submitted by /u/Jteague101 [link] [comments]
What was your "holy shit, this works" moment?
What was your "holy shit, this works" moment?I started working out about a year ago, and in October I finally noticed those Bicep bumps I've been wanting. submitted by /u/timmeejr [link] [comments]
Best chest exercises?
Best chest exercises?Hi. I've been lifting for about 6 months now, and my pecs are lagging behind pretty much all my other muscle groups. I was just wondering what the best extra chest exercises I could do to improve them were. submitted by /u/InquisitiveInheritor [link] [comments]
General question - elevated pushups and lower back 'soreness'.
General question - elevated pushups and lower back 'soreness'.Hey there, I've recently started doing elevated pushups (decline, where feet are higher than my head) : See image. I've noticed that after I finish my set I get sore in my lower back. Perhaps from tensing my abdominals. Will this go away ? How to prevent etc ? Also some questions for you : Why is this harder to do than regular pushups (I can't really wrap my head around the physics and mechanics of it...) Is it 'better' for you than regular pushups ? What progressions can I add to this type of pushup ? Cheers ! submitted by /u/28mumbai [link] [comments]
Help squatting
Help squattingIm just starting out with going to the gym and a month in. I've noticed that I'm not really able to go all they way down the way I see other people do squats. I'm not that flexible. What's something I can do to work on this? submitted by /u/FieldsofNope [link] [comments]
What to do about a Rotator Cuff injury?
What to do about a Rotator Cuff injury?In February I somehow hurt my rotator cuff and was unable to operate my arm without some degree of pain for the whole month. I used the time to rest and try and let the area heal on its own. After a while I realized there was no more pain in my day to day activities other than slight pain when raising my arm all the way. I tried to start weight exercises again roughly 3 weeks ago but found there to be pain still while lifting weights. The pain lingers the whole day after and hurts really bad. So far due to my confusion on what to do and my resting period as I have lost a significant amount of muscle, and gained few pounds, and I fear soon i'll lose all the progress I've made away from being skinny-fat in the last year. I'd greatly appreciate if someone could help me answer these few questions. 1) What exercises can I use to rehabilitate the area, and what precautions do I need to take in this? 2) What exercises can I still do without hurting my rotator cuff more? 3) How long will it take for me to be fully recovered and able to do exercises such as bench presses without any pain? I am 18, male, 155 lbs, 5'11. submitted by /u/NephLovesSocks [link] [comments]
I'm 48. Is it too late?
I'm 48. Is it too late?I started working out when I was about 17. I'm a small build and I never really built massive muscles - that wasn't what I wanted anyway. I just wanted to be fit and toned. For most of my adult life, I was. At 40, I moved to France after a year living and working in Asia. Working out in France turned out to be more complicated than anticipated. My job didn't give me enough time, gyms are insanely expensive -at least where I lived- and slowly, I stopped going. I moved back to Canada 2 years ago. Re-establishing my life, finding work, renovating my old condo, etc., and I just didn't have the energy for anything else -I know, excuses, excuses... But now I just started a new job with the government, with government hours (lol) and I have plenty of time to go back to the gym. What worries me is what happened to my body in the 8 years I didn't work out... I'm still a small build. Fully dressed, I still look like I have a teenager's body because I remained very slim. I didn't gain much weight but I can feel how my body has lost strength, tone and flexibility. My boyfriend is 13 years younger than I am and in some silly vain way, I want to slow down the ageing process, feel good and look good for me and for him. Is it too late to get fit again? Can I still develop some muscle mass? Am I too old? At what do you stop developing muscles? submitted by /u/the_berg [link] [comments]
What's your go-to ab routine/workout?
What's your go-to ab routine/workout?I'm fairly new to the world of working out solely at the gym. I used to be a competitive athlete, so my core was strong just from playing my sport. But, after a year, i'm trying to get back into shape and am having a hard time putting together a core circuit that doesn't make me want to claw my eyes out. What are your go-to ab exercises and how often do you do them? Any suggestions on how to make it not suck so much? TIA! submitted by /u/Catbomb4 [link] [comments]
Just started my fitness journey and I broke my foot/toes last night.
Just started my fitness journey and I broke my foot/toes last night.I'm so discouraged. I just recently started my fitness journey and have lost 10 lbs so far. Last night I hit the corner of the coffee table with my foot and have broken 2 toes and bruised the top of my foot. How do you adjust your routines during injury? I'm so discouraged. submitted by /u/YARNXD [link] [comments]
Why do you guys enjoy working out?
Why do you guys enjoy working out?When I talk to girls I tell them I like working out to look like a cool/hard-working guy. But the truth is when I'm in between sets I'm thinking "damn this exhausting." I consider myself a novice (160 bench, 300 deadlift at 170 lbs with long limbs). It seems like some of you are genuinely telling the truth when you say you like working out. How though? Most do not like gym work, so what makes you appreciate the hard manual labor and physical discomfort of weightlifting? Was your mindset consciously developed or did it just come to you over time? Or when people say they enjoy working out, are they really talking about the results or feelings they get after a job well done? submitted by /u/fpuen [link] [comments]
Good Starting Weight Kit?
Good Starting Weight Kit?I am a 16 year old male, around 135 lbs and 5'8". I play hockey and am trying to bulk up and gain muscle. I am relatively skinny and flabby with little muscle. I have approx. $250 to build a small home gym in my basement. The gyms near me only allow people 18+ to use the facility alone which would really limit my schedule. Benching I can do 90lbs and Squatting I can do 130lbs. I am looking at these 3 items to create my gym: Bar and Weights Bench Squat/Bench Rack Any tips and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank You! submitted by /u/Popcornhat101 [link] [comments]
Scared of squats, can I do leg press?
Scared of squats, can I do leg press?2 1/2 years ago I had ACL reconstruction (it was literally gone) and repair on my patella and meniscus. It was pretty rough, it was 3 weeks before I was allowed to be on my feet. My fitness routine wasn't very developed before, I mostly ran because I was getting into 5ks. I quit after my surgery on my doctor's recommendation; there was potential for too much stress hindering my recovery, and it caused knee pain. I've developed a more stable workout regiment since then, but I can't seem to bring myself to do squats. I'll admit that this is purely psychological. For the first year after my surgery (I was told this was an average full recovery for the amount of repair I had), I was acutely aware of my knee. If anything I was doing started to cause pain, I immediately stopped that particular activity. I was also neurotic about falling and twisting my knee and tearing my acl again. I don't have the best ballence, so when I attempted squats for the first time, the ballence thing was rough, which immediately triggered the falling fear. I should mention also that I've got hypermobility (double jointed) in my knees, so locking up and falling awkwardly is a legit possiblity. The few times I did give it a shot I was immediately filled with anxiety. Anyway, I DID find that I enjoyed doing leg presses; I felt more secure because there was no possibility of falling. I also recently started straight leg deadlifts (a trainer friend of mine recommended those rather than traditional due to my squatting fear). I'm ok with those too. So... My question is can leg press and deadlifts equally substitute for squats? And if not, is there anyway to squat "safely" (I. E., removing the possible falling)? Any advice is welcome, thanks. submitted by /u/jamlet81 [link] [comments]
Best bang for the buck pre workout?
Best bang for the buck pre workout?I recently switched to Legion Pulse pre-workout. Although its great, it's a tad bit pricey at around 40 dollars for 21 servings. Instead of two scoop serving, I only take one as well so I make last for 42 sessions. Regardless, I am looking for something that is great pre workout without all the jitters. Also looking for a way it doesn't hurt my wallet too much. submitted by /u/LebumGermsJr [link] [comments]
Injured soccer player looking for good pre season weight loss oriented fitness program
Injured soccer player looking for good pre season weight loss oriented fitness programHi guys, I've been searching the web for a good 4 day gym workout routine to help me lose some weight around my stomach area and get fit for the summer. I'm 6''2 195 lbs Male. Unfortunately the weather in toronto won't allow me to go outside and run but I do have access to a gym. So far I've been alternating between an arms and a legs day in addition to one day of cardio. I'm just coming back from an ankle injury and i'm finally at 100%. What i'm looking for is a serious workout routine that will help me stay focused and help me lose weight. If any of you guys can help me out I would really appreciate it! Cheers! submitted by /u/halamadrid07 [link] [comments]
Treadmill vs stationary bike
Treadmill vs stationary bikeWhich is better for general weight loss? I am interested in losing mainly my love handles and I find a treadmill extremely boring to use, does it make that much of a difference if i use the stationary bike opposed to the treadmill. Btw not sure if this matters but I'm m 16 submitted by /u/Thenotoriouscanadian [link] [comments]
How much do you think this bar weight?
How much do you think this bar weight?I read on internet that this kind of bars weights 20kg, however in my gym they say it weights like 7 or 10kg. submitted by /u/ThePolyglotGuy [link] [comments]
Groin pain when squatting?
Groin pain when squatting?I unfortunately dont have a video of my form. I get pain in the tendon that connects one of the muscles in my thigh to my groin area. It's that large tendon you can see when you abduct your legs. Anyone have an idea of what might be causing it? I'm relatively new to weight training, so I'm sure my form needs work. submitted by /u/hannawillneverfindme [link] [comments]
Should i lower volume of workout when cutting?
Should i lower volume of workout when cutting?I have lost about 7lbs since I started to cut. I think it was about 1 and a half or two months ago. I track my calories and I follow it very closely on myfitnesspal. The eating part of the cut is not hard. I get enough proteins in because i do meal prep every Sunday so i have no problem with my diet. The only problem I have is I can not keep up with my workout. I feel stressed when i go workout. It is not fun anymore. I follow coolcicade's PPL routine except i modify a little to fit me. Flat Barbell Bench Press: 4x5-6 Seated (or Standing) Barbell Shoulder/Overhead Press: 3x5-6 Incline Barbell Bench Press: 3x5-6 Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise: 3x10-12 Rope Pushdowns (circuit machine): 3x10-12 Overhead Dumbbell Extension or similar triceps exercise: 3x10-12 Shrugs(circuit machine or dumbbells): 3x10-12 Pull (Back/Biceps): Barbell Rows: 3x5-6 Lat Pulldowns with (Long Bar or V-bar) (circuit machine): 3x8-10 Seated Rows (circuit machine) - optional if already doing barbell rows: 3x8-10 Face-pulls: 3x-10-12 Barbell Bicep Curls (Alternate between close and normal grip): 4x-10-12 Choice of one other bicep exercise (typically Hammer Curls): 3x10-12 Legs (Quad/Ham/Calves): Barbell Squats: 4x5-6 Leg Press (optional if already doing above squats): 3x8-10 Leg Extensions (circuit machine): 3x10-12 Hamstring Curls (circuit machine): 3x10-12 Standing Calf Raises (circuit machine): 5x10-12 So I can not keep up with this volume and the weight. I was able to do 4 sets of 6 reps @ 175lbs bench before cutting, and today I can only do 3 sets of 6 reps 175lb and 1 set of 175lbs for 3 reps. I am slowly losing strength and it is very depressing. My question is should i cut down my volume when I cut? I want to make gym fun again. If i cut down my volume and i complete my workout, I wont feel guilty and that will make working out fun again. People of reddit that have cut before, do you modify your workouts? Do you lower your volume? Any tips. Thanks. submitted by /u/bluejimmy168 [link] [comments]
If my bar has two 20kg plates on 1 side, and four 10kg plates on the other side, does this make any microscopic difference?
If my bar has two 20kg plates on 1 side, and four 10kg plates on the other side, does this make any microscopic difference?Sometimes my gym runs out of plates during peak hours, and i have to make do with the left over weights. However I feel like it stresses me out knowing the bar is not perfectly even, even though it weighs the same on both sides. Does this make the slightest difference at all? Or is it just an OCD thing? submitted by /u/championmitch [link] [comments]
Trouble finding a good gym? Try to find one with a little class.
Trouble finding a good gym? Try to find one with a little class.So I recently moved to a new area and lost my gym. The only gyms around here are a Planet Fitness and a 24 hour place with a single squat rack and I like to work out at 6pm. Needless to say there's a wait. So I got creative. Turns out the local community college has an awesome gym, loaded down with everything you could want, and outside of class times it's freaking empty. Turns out signing up for one class is all it takes to get free access to this wonderland. The cost of taking a single class is about on par with what I was paying for gym membership anyway. So now for what I was paying before I get to work out my body and mind take fun classes like photography this semester. submitted by /u/Another_Desk_Jockey [link] [comments]
Tips for not clenching jaw during strenuous exercises and lifts?
Tips for not clenching jaw during strenuous exercises and lifts?Hey guys. I had a procedure a few months ago and am allowed to go back to weightlifting - with the caveat that I'm not allowed to clench my teeth together EVER. I'm not really a teeth clencher, but I'm worried that as my lifts get harder (I'm still a beginner) that I may want to start doing it. I've also noticed that I tense my face up a lot during the hardest part of my lifts and I'd like to minimize that as much as possible. So, what are your tips for relaxing your face and jaw during lifts? submitted by /u/subverxion [link] [comments]
working out thought the day versus a solid session?
working out thought the day versus a solid session?so I work at a gym, and I have the ability to bust out 1020 sets over my work shift. obviously after I get off I'll bust through a full on workout but I was wondering if I'm just wasting my time with those other sets. what do fitness what do submitted by /u/cipahs [link] [comments]
Form check: 275lb Piper Squat. Unofficial gym lift 30lb over all time World record.
Form check: 275lb Piper Squat. Unofficial gym lift 30lb over all time World record.Hey fittit. I'm a 6'4 235lb male, I'm having trouble hitting depth in the Piper squat, would love a form check on my world record attempt, and any input on how I could possibly get deeper. Thanks. submitted by /u/3-Suns [link] [comments]
How can I accurately determine calories burned on an exercise bike?
How can I accurately determine calories burned on an exercise bike?I've heard that those calories burned estimators have exceptionally poor accuracy. I'm thinking of buying a wearable, are they any more accurate? Are there any other good options for accurately determining calories burned? Or at least minimizing the margin of error? submitted by /u/fpuen [link] [comments]
Squat/Romanian deadlift form check
Squat/Romanian deadlift form checkWanted to get some feedback on my form for squats and RDL. I took these last night. Squats: I posted a form video here a month or two ago. I notice two big problems. One is that I'm still not going to parallel and the other is that my back isn't staying upright enough and is sort of curving at the bottom. Any tips on how to fix this? RDL: Just started doing these recently and this is the first form video I've taken. I can't see any noticeable problems but would appreciate feedback of course. Thanks! submitted by /u/youradhere4222 [link] [comments]
Squats rant
Squats rantTldr:Can't squat with a bar. I work on flexibility and balance but still cant. Any tips? I am super annoyed with squats. I started lifting a couple months ago after my weightloss. Former big guy, starting at 310 pounds and 5"11. There is a long story behind that but anyways, for the past 6-7 months. I've been easing into the 3 big lifts. Bench, deadlifts, and squat. I got into dead lifting first which was hard (form and everything) and now I can confidently say I got it down. Working set of 5x5 at 315. That took a couple months to get it down. Then I started benching. Fell in love with it. That came easier. 5x5 205 working set. Then I started on freaking squats. This is my problem. I've seen over 500+ videos from bradley martin, elliot hulse, hodgetwins, buffdudes, and so much more but I still can't do a freaking squat with a bar. I can do it with a single dumbell just fine going under parallel and coming back up (65 dumbells). I have checked my form against the mirror, and I got that down. Now with the stupid damn bar, either my wrist hurts going down and up or I lean to far foward or I snap my damn back going up with heavy weight. I think it may be a balance problem keeping my weight centered but I've been working on my balance with a friend of mine who's in gymnastics. I just do what she does walking along the raised bar thingy. I don't know if that helps or not but I'm freaking desperate. I can't do lower weights because I fall forward when going below parellel. (Weights under 135) I can't do higher because I'm weak as hell on my legs. I was okay with all of this starting out because I lived a lazy life style and I know I have to stretch and everything before I do them. Open up the hips blah blah, I've been doing the fitness blender split stretches and confident that I'll be able to hit the splits in 2 more weeks. The only good thing about all of this is that since I used to be fat, I have amazing calves and my thighs are thick. So nobody suspects a thing but I just don't want to be one of those people who can't squat for crap. My usually leg days consist of dumbell squats 7x10 65 pounds. Dumbell lunges 35 pounds 4x20. 135 bar thrust. This routine has been enough to get me a good sore feeling but I just want to squat with a bar and do all the wonderful variations that come with squatting damn it. Help please. Anyone body who had the same problem I have, tell me your secret. submitted by /u/Hchi7 [link] [comments]
Leg exercises for bad knees? (Leg workouts that don't put a lot of stress on the knees)
Leg exercises for bad knees? (Leg workouts that don't put a lot of stress on the knees)I am a young, active 19 year old male. Unfortunately, I have had terrible posture all my life. When I walk, I walk with my left foot slanted outward. This has caused my left foot to become flat. Over the past couple weeks I have been trying to correct this by simply straightening my foot. I don't exactly know what happened but it has caused my kneecap to basically pop out of place every time I walk. I now have a left kneecap that is in very poor shape. I still work out my upper body. The last thing I want is to start looking like one of those guys who always skips leg day. Until I can figure out this whole situation with my knee -- What are some good leg workouts that don't put a lot of stress on the knees? Before you guys go off on some rant about how I should see a doctor and not to work out I want to make it clear that I have. My doctors response: Limit myself to workouts that don't put a lot of stress on my knees. The only thing I have been able to do so far are body squats. I have not tried a leg press. I do believe a leg press would help to keep my kneecap in place which in return would help my situation a lot (It only hurts if my knee comes out of place). I do wear something that compresses my knee but weighted squats seem to overpower the brace. I have not tried a leg press because I don't have access to one (I workout in my basement) I am considering buying a gym membership so that I do have access to one. TL;DR: What are good leg exercises that will help keep my knee stable but still help me achieve a solid workout. submitted by /u/parlonida [link] [comments]
Serious help with discipline
Serious help with disciplineHow do people stay disciplined? Bit of background, im 6 foot 3 and im 30 stone (420 pounds). Im not overly unfit, i manage to play 80 mins of rugby every saturday and train twice a week most weeks. I have a good knowledge of what i need to do to get fit (lose weight and maintain muscle), i know what i should eat, i know what exercise i should be doing. I have the motivation because i really want to lose 8-10 stone but what really lets me down is my discipline. Im awful for "having a cheeky takeaway" and then feeling really bad about it afterward (cue this post). Im also awful for going "im skip the gym today, itll still be there tomorrow". How do i maintain my discipline or how do i create a habit (ive heard that term banded about a lot)? Thoughts ive had are tracking everything i do and eat and letting people see it (friends and family are all on board with me getting fit), maybe starting a blog or something where people can rip the hell out of me if i have a bad day (the thought of having to answer to people would make me stay true). What others ideas does anyone have? Thank you in advance to anyone that does answer this. submitted by /u/MoGregio [link] [comments]
Gym Recommendation in Baltimore?
Gym Recommendation in Baltimore?I'm going to be in Baltimore this weekend staying a little south of Druid Park. Anyone have any good gym recommendations in the area? I don't mind Ubering it to the gym but need it to open relatively early (by 7am) if that's the case. submitted by /u/Mango_Punch [link] [comments]
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