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You may want to check out this thread on power racks/squat stands....... http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=126624063
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I may just have to try it out and see. They are way cheaper than a power cage (which I was looking at getting this weekend actually) Maybe get one from somewhere I can return it if it doesn't work. (and have a spotter just in case!)
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Nice lifts! I'm about the same and am feeling it today after lifting last night. Guess I should have clarified more in my above post - I was thinking that when I stood up and went to get the bar off my back/shoulders and re-rack that the squat rack may "rock" backwards away from me if the weight was heavy and I was…
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bump for fluff recipe!
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Bump
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I was looking at these, but was afraid I'd tip it over if I put too much horizontal pressure on it re-racking 100+ lbs. Looked at a couple and they say they only weigh like 70lbs or so total.
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Great motivational thread!
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^ This, but I up my protein so I get about 160ish g/day - for me it works and keeps me full. I find too many carbs makes me bloated.
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I started week 3 yesterday and am THRILLED with how I've been able to increase the weight each session. I am loving squats and even with 2 so called 'bad knees' I have had zero knee pain/ache anything. I even managed my 5x5 OH press of 60 lbs yesterday. It was hard but I did it. I think I may only go up 2.5 though. It was…
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I haven't had any either - 2 completed weeks of Stronglifts. I keep active on my "off" days though - stretching, walking, etc. I've never been someone who gets sore from exercise usually anyway. I can feel it while I'm doing it for sure though! I also make sure I get plenty of protein and I do take fish oil supplements.
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I just finished week 2 of Stronglifts - I have gone up the 5lbs at a time, but may have to slow down soon. I am loving it and looking forward to re-shaping my body! I have no fears at all that lifting heavy will make me "bulky". I am loving how strong I'm feeling!
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I just keep plugging my measurements monthly into the same online calculator (http://www.gymgoal.com/dtool_fat.html) and going from there. I'm recording all 4 percentages so I can track changes. No change so far but its only been a couple weeks. My clothes have been a bit tighter since I started lifting, and I know I can't…
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I am a beginner heavy lifter - I have always been active and lifted a little (my weights were colored, yes....), but Stronglifts is new territory for me and I'm loving it! I have a bit to go before I plan on bulking. Per a bod pod test I'm about 24% BF, but with measurements and using the online calculators I'm at 27%.…
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This will be a good thread to follow - I'm at about a 400 calorie deficit from TDEE and am doing Stronglifts (not really any cardio). Right now my main focus is to loose body fat. I'd like to get stronger in the process, but I realize that I'll have to eat at a surplus to build lots of muscle. That is my next step after I…
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Right now I'm doing Stronglifts 3x a week and minimal cardio (dogs get 1 hr/day walk). I am doing some cardio because I like it (a cardio video here and there) but not because I feel I have to. It is nice to be free of the cardio monkey on my back!
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I was too - then I checked the stronglifts website and made sure I read through all the lifts to make sure I was doing them right! http://stronglifts.com/how-to-master-barbell-row-technique/
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^^ This! I get about 170g/day - for me it works and keeps me full and energized. I eat every 3-4 hours as I have a desk job and it is pretty easy to eat often.
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I am mid week 2 and loving how I am feeling! I have had chronic knee issues as well, but no problems with deep squats. I read the SL page on squats and this REALLY helped. I noticed when I didn't consciously try to push my knees out, I'd get a tiny bit of "clicking" and pain. From:…
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The aerobic step bench worked perfect!
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Yep - I am correct in form, I just feel like to be able to push my shoulders into the bench I end up on my tip toes because I can't get my whole foot flat. The stacks of books helped, and good to know about the soda crates! I think I have some 1/2 height milk crates I may try. I felt like during the set I was thinking more…
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What great inspiration!!!! I started at all the same weights you did yesterday and am excited to get heavier!
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Big bump! This will be a fun one to keep track of! Looking forward to trying those barbell hip thrusts!
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So for someone who is new at this and I really only have the one BF measurement, would you suggest getting another (I am down by about 15 lbs and many inches) and going from there? I'm just not sure my eyes are trained enough to know how I'd look at 22% vs say 24%
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Bulk / Cut - do you use calipers and a scale to determine when to stop? I have read about upping to a certain BF%, etc when you bulk or lowering to a certain % when you cut, but do you determine it yourself with calipers? I need to get a pair, but I know the readings are only as good as the person doing them, and I would…
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Thanks. I was leaning towards the SL to do first. The more I'm looking the more SS seems more "advanced".
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Going to try these - they look great for hams and glutes!
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Great info! Thanks! I'm always a slacker on warming up but I know I need to do more once I start lifting heavy.
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Great links - thanks
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great post - added to list of goals!
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a HRM with a chest strap is the most accurate. The wrist mounted ones are notorious for incorrect readings. You don't even notice the chest strap after wearing it for about 2 minutes.