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deadlift comp :smile: Cutting water weight. 87.9kg on Monday, 84kg this morning, in the 79's by Sunday 10am. Will be small and depleted looking haha
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Best thread on MFP (despite me being in Australia with no thanksgiving and me cutting for a comp on Sunday) Living vicariously through you all :stuck_out_tongue: Sunday, I'll hit 6000 no probs. Refeed post weigh in then pancake eating competition after comp :smile:
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Have a routine and stick with it even when it's heavy and going to be hard. For example, for deadlifts for me (firstly set music choice), belt on and buckled, chalk up, Set right foot, set left foot, double check feet width and angle. Arms by side, looking forward and fully exhale until obliques are tight. Then arms…
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Cool story brofessor. May I interest you in some coconut oil for your coffee? For you, a special price of $30/litre. I'll send you my bank details.
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Only read first page. Calculate the macros. Are they suitable for you? If so, good. if not, modify portions. Do you enjoy routine? If so, good. As you get your variety on the weekends (and with dinner options daily) I don't see an issue with it. Looks like a decent variety to get adequate micronutrients provided you rotate…
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The first thing I'd say is why are you losing weight at 152lbs? That is pretty damn light for 5'8". (I'm same height and was 170lbs for a bb comp) I'd be upping the cals a bit (which will help with lifting obviously and just slowly adding some weight) But yes, you should deload 10% or so and ramp up again when you stall…
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currently water loading so 8-10L target. I have 2 1.5L water bottles and a 1L one. I drink them once then I refill and then I drink again. (plus coffees)
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you need a competent instructor
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yes, GI disease could be a factor so it would be a good idea to get that checked. I just remembered an article by Brandon Lilly on bulking. He said he used to have a big peanut butter/banana shake premade before bed, when he woke up to go to the toilet, he'd drink that. Boom, extra 1000 cals for the day.
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Even with a good coach, IMO it's not the best choice for a beginner with a lot of weight to lose. Olympic lifting is VERY technical and has a lot of mobility demands which the majority of people don't have. And that doesn't matter how good your coach is, if your joints are not able to achieve the correct ROM then no amount…
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Thanks! And thanks for the embed. (no idea how to do that on here)
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Sumo deadlift 242.4x1 (new 1rm) conventional deadlift 200x1x5 sets http://youtu.be/F2rBQl5wYDk And got on the news for my pizza eating ability. Was on the radio as well this morning. Sorry about the budgee noise, they go nuts at that time of day. http://youtu.be/x1unD-vtGVQ Great day!
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chicken burgers, chips and super dry choc/pb thick shake from san churro And I became the first person (and only) person to ever finish the 24" pizza yesterday in a competition :smile: It was TOUGH! I got chicken and sundried tomatoes (not the greatest choice for a comp in hindsight) time lapse vid. 45mins into 90secs. I…
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24/11/14 Did some floor press, core stuff, curls and tris in the living room while watching UFC :) THEN, it was finally time for the 24” Pizza challenge. I had about 9L of water during the day and no food. Last water was a few hours before. There was 39 people in the comp and no one has ever finished the pizza in any time…
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THEN, it was finally time for the 24” Pizza challenge. I had about 9L of water during the day and no food. Last water was a few hours before. There was 39 people in the comp and no one has ever finished the pizza in any time limit. If you could do it in under an hour, you get a free 24” pizza every month for a year.…
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I recommend very low intensity stuff. I'll just go for a walk or a sslow bike ride normally. Otherwise, stretch/yoga type stuff (carefully) and don't forget to drink lots of water.
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Check for second hand stuff. DB set, a couple of resistance bands can go a long way. Look into unilateral work when bilateral is too easy.
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Pork buns, Japanese chicken katsu curry and wine (made by me and farkin legit as it gets :)) Bacon, mushroom, sesame chilli stir fry roo burgers and pumpkin sesame bacon/asparagus on mashed cauliflower (lamb roast rub flavoured)
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20/11/14 Upper body only session (hard with one arm shoulder LOL) All felt good 21/11/14 I was unsure how I would go today as I didn’t sleep that well last night. VERY happy with a new 2rm. Previous best was 230kg and that was with a belt. All feeling good beltless. Then just smashed out a few sets at 175kg for speed…
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I'm just here for the peanut butter orgy B) Have done multiple times. What I like to do is eat about half the jar and then put some cinnamon and maple syrup in there for the rest. OP: you have had many suggestions and dismissed all of them. Good luck with your endeavours. P.S <<< profile pic is approximately 5000 cals…
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Deadlift 235kgx2, 175kgx3x5 sets RDL 140kgx5x2 Bent Rows, lat pull downs
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Firstly the main determining factor of fat gain in a surplus is the amount above maintenance not the macro dist. If you know your current maintenance then I'd go with the simple approach of something like adding 50g of carbs or so on the days that you train. Eat at maintenance on the other days. No need to make it any more…
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the smokey bbq pulled beef sandwich I had yesterday suggests otherwise
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The issue of accuracy with logging has been fully addressed I'd say. As you have lost a lot of weight you may have a slightly lower metabolic rate so even with the not 100% accurate logging your intake may be lower than what calculators say you should be eating to maintain. The big issue I see if no mention of any…
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Made me think. Forgot to ask how long you have been training for and current lifts? Smolov jnr is only 3 weeks and not suitable for people who are not used to high frequency training. Also, it's more of a peaking program (as the volume and intensity are increasing whereas they would typically be inversely correlational)
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how long is a piece of string? Just remember that it is the spike in sodium (reduction in potassium). If you are habitually consuming high amounts then it isn't going to affect your "water weight" too much.
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My tip would be not to do it.
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I'd probably just live off rice/frozen veg, beans and a slow cooker. Some money used for the various flavourings. You will likely be low on protein. I'd also add some sort of oil in there for a cheap fat source.
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Or just run sheiko :stuck_out_tongue: 29,37,32. Add rows/pullups every day and some OHP if you want. You will get bigger and definitely stronger :)
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what have you been doing previously? How has it been working? WHy are you changing? To grow, you need more total volume over the week/month whatever with adequate rest and calories. Pick the program that you enjoy the most that allows for the above. (and you can fit into your schedule) Personally, I like upper lower splits…
