Dad bod to not so dad bod!!

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  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
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    Still lots of work to be done but some slight improvement
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Today’s workout
    Deadlift x3
    Shoulder press x3
    Chin up x3
    Noting that as getting stronger my hunger levels have shot up!
  • gregoryrosen
    gregoryrosen Posts: 9 Member
    Nice job brotha!
    Im a new dad and finding time is definitely rough, but if its important enough, youll make it happen. Keep on lifting and remember that nutrition is more than 1/2 the battle 😁
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    gregoryrosen wrote: »
    Nice job brotha!
    Im a new dad and finding time is definitely rough, but if its important enough, youll make it happen. Keep on lifting and remember that nutrition is more than 1/2 the battle 😁

    Cheers pal 👍
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Planning on going to gym straight from my night shift tonight will be a challenge!
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    This morning workout straight after 12 hour night shift 😬
    Deadlift x3
    Incline bench x3
    Row x3
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Today’s workout
    Squat x3
    Overhead press x3
    Chin up x3
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Today workout
    Squat x3
    Overhead press x3
    Chin up x3
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    No training for over a week now lost motivation but we start again tomorrow
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Today’s workout
    Deadlift x3
    Bench x3
    Row x3
    Curl x3
  • davew0000
    davew0000 Posts: 125 Member
    Nice one.

    How are you choosing your workout? Is it based on a program or just what you feel like doing for the day?

    Is your strength improving?
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    davew0000 wrote: »
    Nice one.

    How are you choosing your workout? Is it based on a program or just what you feel like doing for the day?

    Is your strength improving?

    My workout program is from the beyond brawn book. It’s basically mostly compond movements with the aim to progressively overload in reps and weight to build strength and hopefully some muscle 🙏
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Has anyone on here done a CrossFit workout? I’m interested in giving it a go seems to be expensive though!
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Today’s workout
    Squat x3
    Bench x3
    Pull down x3
    Tricep extension x3
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  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Today’s workout
    Squat x3
    Bench x3
    Lat raise x3
    Row x3
    Did some cardio after as looking to get fitter. Was nice to get a little sweat going
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    First workout in a while due to working extra shifts.
    Squat x3
    Incline bench x3
    Row x3
    Shoulder press x3
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Workout
    Chin up x3
    Shoulder press x3
    Deadlift x3
    Quick workout before night shift
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Today’s workout
    Shoulder press x3
    Chin up x3
    Squat x3
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Today’s workout
    Bench x3
    Row x3
    Deadlift x3
    Curl x3
    Strength going up 😀
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Today’s workout
    Squat x3
    Incline bench x3
    Row x3
    Shoulder press x3
    10 mins cardio post workout
    Still got a dadbod 😂
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    Squat x3
    Bench x3
    Pull ups x3
    Shoulder press x3
    Bosh job done 😀
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
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    Any advice on what to do regarding my physique? I know I have fat to lose but don’t feel I have much muscle to do that and will look even smaller and weaker. I’m not that bothered about a six pack just want to be bit leaner and actually look like I lift weights 😩
  • wiigelec
    wiigelec Posts: 503 Member
    edited August 2021
    assuming your posts here accurately reflect your training, you’re not training with nearly enough frequency to see any appreciable results.

    https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/the-beginner-prescription/

    or maybe crossfit
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    wiigelec wrote: »
    assuming your posts here accurately reflect your training, you’re not training with nearly enough frequency to see any appreciable results.

    https://www.barbellmedicine.com/blog/the-beginner-prescription/

    or maybe crossfit

    I can only train twice per week due to my shifts at work and having kids to look after unfortunately. Can low reps like 3x5 build muscle as I’m wanting to build strength too?
  • wiigelec
    wiigelec Posts: 503 Member
    3x5 doesn’t really tell much. What exercises? What intensity? Twice a week is going to be difficult to achieve your goal. Thrice full body squat press pull at appropriate volume intensity and exercise selection may work better…
  • davew0000
    davew0000 Posts: 125 Member
    Hi Matthew,

    (Been a while, I got myself locked out of my account)

    One thing I’ve learned is that even with 4x training per week, progress is quite slow (at least for me). In a full bulk and cut cycle of about 4 months, I gained something like 3-4lbs of muscle. Not a great deal and it’s pretty hard to tell the difference in photos. The most obvious markers of progress for me have been waist measurement (around naval) and body fat percentage measured with callipers. At higher body fat levels I’d imagine you’d probably struggle to see any difference at all.

    I’ve made a lot of very visible progress since my start point of October last year but that is almost exclusively down to losing weight.

    I think if you want to see progress then you may want to shed some of the body fat. At least then you might be able to see the muscle you build. I know you’re reluctant. The only thing I’ll add is that a smaller waist and not-so-much-smaller chest can give you stronger looking proportions.
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    davew0000 wrote: »
    Hi Matthew,

    (Been a while, I got myself locked out of my account)

    One thing I’ve learned is that even with 4x training per week, progress is quite slow (at least for me). In a full bulk and cut cycle of about 4 months, I gained something like 3-4lbs of muscle. Not a great deal and it’s pretty hard to tell the difference in photos. The most obvious markers of progress for me have been waist measurement (around naval) and body fat percentage measured with callipers. At higher body fat levels I’d imagine you’d probably struggle to see any difference at all.

    I’ve made a lot of very visible progress since my start point of October last year but that is almost exclusively down to losing weight.

    I think if you want to see progress then you may want to shed some of the body fat. At least then you might be able to see the muscle you build. I know you’re reluctant. The only thing I’ll add is that a smaller waist and not-so-much-smaller chest can give you stronger looking proportions.

    Hi mate, yes seeing little difference is annoying. I’m going to start a slight calorie deficit and increase cardio whilst trying to get stronger and hopefully see some changes, not looking to get really lean just in better condition physique wise
  • davew0000
    davew0000 Posts: 125 Member
    Are you continuing to make progress on your lifts?
  • Gymladmatt
    Gymladmatt Posts: 415 Member
    davew0000 wrote: »
    Are you continuing to make progress on your lifts?

    Slightly, I seem to hit the wall at a certain weight and struggle to lift heavier but have lowered my rep range to maximum 6 reps then increase weight slightly after hit 3 sets of 6.

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