Dad bod to not so dad bod!!
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Any advice on what to work on be appreciated0
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Not gonna make any advice based upon your photo, but will based upon your posted workouts: work on consistency. The most perfect workout plan will produce zero results if you miss half the workouts, or do them only occasionally. Only through consistent work week in and week out, gradually increasing intensity as your body adapts, will you see bigger results.2
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Not gonna make any advice based upon your photo, but will based upon your posted workouts: work on consistency. The most perfect workout plan will produce zero results if you miss half the workouts, or do them only occasionally. Only through consistent work week in and week out, gradually increasing intensity as your body adapts, will you see bigger results.
Yeah I understand what you’re saying. The workouts I’ve recently posted are short due to shift work but will have longer workouts on my days off.0 -
I was not referring to the length of any given workout; short bursts of activity, if planned properly, can be plenty fine.
I was talking instead about the gaps of days, weeks and months between posting your workouts. If you've been still making it to the gym each week for however many sessions as you had planned, and merely didn't post about them, then you're likely good. If, however, the erratic posts are an accurate reflection of erratic exercising, that can be improved upon.2 -
I was not referring to the length of any given workout; short bursts of activity, if planned properly, can be plenty fine.
I was talking instead about the gaps of days, weeks and months between posting your workouts. If you've been still making it to the gym each week for however many sessions as you had planned, and merely didn't post about them, then you're likely good. If, however, the erratic posts are an accurate reflection of erratic exercising, that can be improved upon.
Ah yes sorry I understand. Yes I’ve been consistently working out just not always kept up to date on here but trying to keep posting to drive me to do better each session1 -
Full body workout today.
Incline press x3
Shoulder press x3
Pull up x3
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Gymladmatt wrote: »Any advice on what to work on be appreciated
What are your current goals? Just general fitness (Brad Pitt Fight Club physique) or do you want to look jacked/yoked... and yes, it's entirely possible to get to that status even for those that start very late.
For the FC type look, it's mostly about getting lean enough, for more of a bodybuilders physique you would need to start to work on what we call "mirror muscles". Shoulders, chest, upper arms, back/lats for the V taper, and the mostly ignored traps. Staying lean enough to avoid looking "blocky" is also important - unless the "bear" look is ok with you.1 -
No look in particular just to look more muscular and leaner reallyjseams1234 wrote: »Gymladmatt wrote: »Any advice on what to work on be appreciated
What are your current goals? Just general fitness (Brad Pitt Fight Club physique) or do you want to look jacked/yoked... and yes, it's entirely possible to get to that status even for those that start very late.
For the FC type look, it's mostly about getting lean enough, for more of a bodybuilders physique you would need to start to work on what we call "mirror muscles". Shoulders, chest, upper arms, back/lats for the V taper, and the mostly ignored traps. Staying lean enough to avoid looking "blocky" is also important - unless the "bear" look is ok with you.
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Yesterday workout
Incline bench x3
Flat bench x2
Row x3
Deadlift x20 -
Small suggestion: your number of push sets exceed the number of pull sets. This is a VERY common error most male bodybuilders make (most female lifters are pretty even push/pull, but their mistake is overemphasizing legs over upper body). This can cause not only strength imbalances, but also joint and postural problems as well when the stronger push muscles start to pull the shoulders forward, something made even worse by a lot of guys sitting for hours driving, working or watching TV.
A goal you can work towards is to plan out that for every 3 sets of pushing you have 4 sets of pulling. Doesn't have to be equal weight, in fact most times it won't be. But give the pulling muscles more love while you're still early in your lifting "career" and your joints and spine will thank you later.2 -
Small suggestion: your number of push sets exceed the number of pull sets. This is a VERY common error most male bodybuilders make (most female lifters are pretty even push/pull, but their mistake is overemphasizing legs over upper body). This can cause not only strength imbalances, but also joint and postural problems as well when the stronger push muscles start to pull the shoulders forward, something made even worse by a lot of guys sitting for hours driving, working or watching TV.
A goal you can work towards is to plan out that for every 3 sets of pushing you have 4 sets of pulling. Doesn't have to be equal weight, in fact most times it won't be. But give the pulling muscles more love while you're still early in your lifting "career" and your joints and spine will thank you later.
Thanks for the advice. Will work on adding more sets 👍🏻0 -
Back at it!
Good full body session at the gym yesterday slowly working my weights back up!2 -
Fresh start for the new year!
My aim is to improve my body composition and get stronger.
First session will be on Monday!1 -
Looking forward to seeing your progress 👍0
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12 hour shift at work on a Saturday normally results in me ordering a takeaway once I’m home but I put the slow cooker on this morning with some chilli so that’s a result this year already lol3
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Sounds better than take away to me1
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Definitely!0
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Gymladmatt wrote: »Current condition taken this morning.
Lots to improve on composition wise
You have good base mate, are you planning a bulk or cut ?1 -
Gymladmatt wrote: »Current condition taken this morning.
Lots to improve on composition wise
You have good base mate, are you planning a bulk or cut ?
Would like to cut some fat. I’m only 180 pounds at 6 foot so always worry about looking skinny in clothes!0 -
Couldn’t get to the gym due to snow so did a workout at home with the bits I’ve got.
Chin up x3
Pull up x2
Goblet squat x3
Curls x30 -
Gymladmatt wrote: »Couldn’t get to the gym due to snow so did a workout at home with the bits I’ve got.
Chin up x3
Pull up x2
Goblet squat x3
Curls x3
Never underestimate how the power of a great bodyweight workout.1 -
Not to mention the cardio of shoveling snow! Didn't get enough workout from doing your drive? Do your neighbor's also!3
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Healthy lunch. Chicken and rice, will add light mayo!0 -
I have a Dexcom G7. My coach just added it to my programming a few weeks ago. I’ve learned so much about what I eat and how fat is stored and when. This looks so yummy, but if I ate that, my sugar would spike and it would be telling me I need to move for 20-30 minutes to avoid it. Ha!
Did you make that rice from scratch? It looks amazing and flavorful.Gymladmatt wrote: »
Healthy lunch. Chicken and rice, will add light mayo!
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I have a Dexcom G7. My coach just added it to my programming a few weeks ago. I’ve learned so much about what I eat and how fat is stored and when. This looks so yummy, but if I ate that, my sugar would spike and it would be telling me I need to move for 20-30 minutes to avoid it. Ha!
Did you make that rice from scratch? It looks amazing and flavorful.Gymladmatt wrote: »
Healthy lunch. Chicken and rice, will add light mayo!
Just microwave rice! Cheap and easy !1 -
Gymladmatt wrote: »I have a Dexcom G7. My coach just added it to my programming a few weeks ago. I’ve learned so much about what I eat and how fat is stored and when. This looks so yummy, but if I ate that, my sugar would spike and it would be telling me I need to move for 20-30 minutes to avoid it. Ha!
Did you make that rice from scratch? It looks amazing and flavorful.Gymladmatt wrote: »
Healthy lunch. Chicken and rice, will add light mayo!
Just microwave rice! Cheap and easy !
That's cheating 🤣
Does look tasty though2 -
Gymladmatt wrote: »I have a Dexcom G7. My coach just added it to my programming a few weeks ago. I’ve learned so much about what I eat and how fat is stored and when. This looks so yummy, but if I ate that, my sugar would spike and it would be telling me I need to move for 20-30 minutes to avoid it. Ha!
Did you make that rice from scratch? It looks amazing and flavorful.Gymladmatt wrote: »
Healthy lunch. Chicken and rice, will add light mayo!
Just microwave rice! Cheap and easy !
That's cheating 🤣
Does look tasty though
I ain’t got time for cooking from scratch 😂1
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