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  • Dom Mazzetti much? :p *GnarPump!*
  • @SideSteel Thanks for the feedback! I think my deadlift feels comfortable like this for the most part. But my hips definitely sit a little lower in my volume sets though. I guess that's when I'll know that I'm more comfortable with the weight. It's nice to hear people that don't stress sitting into the deadlift so strictly.
  • It really is! The sad part is that after I pulled this I tried it again and couldn't even get it off the floor for a couple tries! And then a single at 315 felt like a ton of bricks. haha.. But that's how it goes sometimes. I haven't really been going low rep lately, keeping things at 5+ reps for the most part. But I just…
  • Got a 20lb PR last night. This is 355#. It's not pretty but it's not as ugly as it felt. Kept my back straighter than I thought, but need to pull more with my legs and less straight up with the back on my heavy sets. Does anyone else have a hard time getting their hips down? Maybe I just have terribly short arms but I feel…
  • @nakedraygun @_incogNEATo_ @ash_law Thanks! I definitely love hearing the "F*** Yeah!" At the end of that video. Makes me smile every time. Definitely feel free to follow :smiley: Hopefully I'll have some new 1RM soon. And maybe one day when I'm not traveling and working so much I can compete and really make it count.
  • None of my maxes have been tested recently but here are some of my top videos: Hell of a grinder at 210# on bench. My max currently is 215 though https://www.instagram.com/p/_VhKFPN2Vy/?taken-by=aliciaaah 335# Dead https://www.instagram.com/p/8NAxcAN2a9/?taken-by=aliciaaah 275# Squat but I'm pretty sure I could blow this…
  • I sing at the gym occasionally too. But I don't wear headphones and just kinda hum along to the music on the speakers out loud. But I do it everywhere.. at the grocery store, doesn't matter. I just hope that other people have their headphones in. I'm not especially loud. Sue me.
  • I maxed out my squat at 255# last night! Which is HUGE for me. Squats are a big mental game, I psych myself out every time. Last night I just decided I could do it. Great confidence booster as I've been eating and feeling like crud lately. Might be the motivation I needed. Prior to this, a few weeks ago my max was 235, and…
  • I like mixing a scoop with plain oatmeal to give it flavor. Works well with plain greek yogurt too. Vanilla protein and add cinnamon, or just get lots of protein flavors. Vanilla with berries and milk for a smoothie. Possibilities are endless.
  • Yes! Oh man, my first year doing it was so rough. Now that I've made the gym an absolute must in my day that helps. I eat lunch with my teams, so that's usually the only wild card. I've gotten into the habit of grocery stores for breakfast (hard boiled eggs, greek yogurt, protein powder, almonds) and dinner (chicken, baby…
  • @jmaidan Thanks! That's really cool to hear. I'm proud of my lifts. And I think upping the carbs a bit is probably the way to go. It's a bit scary, I'll have to experiment. My energy levels are so strange though. I'm tired all day at work, but it's just from sitting in a desk all day. As soon as I clock out I'm wired. When…
  • As far as my training style goes, this sort of sums it up, it's straight from the 5x5 website: Unlike most bodybuilding routines, your goal on StrongLifts 5×5 isn’t to reach failure, get “pumped” or be sore. Your goal is to add weight. Here’s how: start light, focus on proper form and add 2.5kg/5lb each workout for as long…
  • @SezxyStef I talk too much, I'm long winded lol, but I appreciate the questions, I think I addressed them all: High protein and low carb is generally how I prefer it, I do know that it's not always the best way to operate, but I do better mentally and in weight loss overall when I do less carbs. Part of this is the fact…
  • Thank you! That means a lot! :smile: Always trying to take it to the next level
  • I have had it, I've tried most of the flavors. It's no Ben and Jerry's, but they have it at my local grocery store and I like the idea of having a whole pint. I eat for volume. But that's why I plan to add the chocolate syrup and almonds, to help it out a bit lol. I might end up replacing that dessert with something else…
  • So some background: CW: 185, Height: 5'4 Goals: -I want to be stronger -I want to be leaner (not at a rapid rate necessarily) Activity Level: -Desk Job -1-1.5 hours of heavy lifting 6+ days a week -I also walk my dog about 3 miles roughly 4-5 times a week when I'm home My Lifting: -Four Splits (Fronts of Legs,…
  • I got my monster calves from being overweight most of my life.. lol. When your body has to carry that much weight they just grow I guess. I probably have some of the biggest calves of a person my size, but haven't trained them in foreverrrr. They get enough work from lunges and stuff.
  • I do them both every (quad focused) leg day. I do heavy squats (135 building up to 225 or so). On squats my goal is to increase reps at each weight on each set (up to about 8 reps per set). After squats I usually go right into 5x20 walking lunges, usually all at the same weight (right now I'm at about 100lbs). On lunges my…
  • Glad I'm not the only one! Thanks for the add :smile:
  • Most likely. Or they could be what we call "newbie gains" where you're body is only just realizing it's capacity, getting warmed up, and every time you go you realize your new strength. Eventually you'll hit a point where you're at your actual capacity, and you'll have to work harder to move up every time, and work at it a…
  • I used to HATE chest, but now it's one of my favorite days!! Just had a good one yesterday. Helps so much when you have a good spot. I love barbell bench press. And pushups. Love it all! I hit 155 for 4 on bench yesterday (with a decent spot, he made me do it lol) and was pretty stoked.
  • In all seriousness I stick my tongue out like that after almost all of my hard sets hahaaaa. No dance though.
  • I'm pretty animated at the gym, but I'm completely in my own world. I don't grunt so much.. but I've been known to drop the F-Bomb after a tough set. I also laugh every time I go to failure, just a natural reaction for me. Must be the endorphins. Failure is one of my favorite feelings. I also tend to sing or hum a bit when…
  • I love lifting. <3 DL - 265 1RM Squat - 2 @‌ 225 Bench - 145 1RM
  • I have four different lifting routines. Quad Day: Squats, Lunges, Leg Press, Leg Extension Back/Shoulders: Military Press, Lat Pulldowns, Rows upon rows (different kinds), Standard back cable machine, more presses, t-ups (not sure what you call these), Clean and Press, etc. etc. Hamstring/Glute Day: Sumo Deadlifts,…
  • Wow! I posted that so long ago, I nearly forgot! Here's an update. I basically do squats, lunges, repeat repeat. I think that's what helped me the most along the way! HEAVY!
  • You know what they say about men with big beards..
  • I looks great! I've only recently started noticing changes in my back. So hard to tell when you don't see it in your face all the time.
  • Love this post. Time to roll it over :happy:
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