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Bench\Chest
So, I've had a year off - Injured - 2 weeks\3weeks almost non-stop. Unfortunately, training drives my diet, and so I'm now 5 weeks into just getting back training, Scales are not my priority, but i have a "Meh" reading of 94KG down to 91KG Body-weight ("Meh" down to readings at different times, i only count readings at the…
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Recovery from a Nightmare year...
Hi, I'm posting this here, to see if anything jumps out at anyone, I'm abvioously missing something, with my lack of progress, and ability to train, so i've put it all down in a "Say it out loud kinda way" So this year has been a nightmare training-wise. I've pretty much lost most of what ever i've gained this year through…
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Program Balance check...
So, I was gong to title this Program Sanity check... I thought better of that, as 1 - IT's a bit nuts, and 2, I like\suit being a crazy fool... So, I had 4 months off. Life got in the way. About 5/6 things all at once... Then i had a 12 week run back in the gym before i posted re: Deload, and got injured\sick, hence a 2…
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"Deloading"
So, does anyone deload on programs? I had 4 months out the gym, so eased back in, about 10 weeks in, feeling fine, but planning a deload on my program.. In basic terms, i do Squat\Bench\Deadlift\Shoulders (Rehab work in here as well), and a "Weak lift\Bodybuilding day" - That changes according to the week. 6 weeks 5x3 on…
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Mobility and Bar Burn
So, Just incase anyone knows about this stuff..... Bar Burn - Where you put the bar on your back for squats...... Bar burn is a bit extreme at the moment, anyone else had this? It's on and off for me, but 20 sets of squats on Volume day. That was painful! Any tips? Also Mobilty. I've got way behind on this.. That stretch…
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Rack Pulls\Grip\Lockout
Relating to Deadlift... For those who are not aware, I compete in powerlifting. So i "need" to pull huge weights... (What powerlifter doesn't want to Pull 600+ Lbs!!) My dream goal for end of the year is 662Lbs\300KG (Currently at 275KG\607lbs). I'm in the 205Lb\93KG weight class. So.... My New program has Rack pulls. 1 -…
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Temporary Liquid diet and Callus...
So, Question 1 - In short... I got attacked fro behind on Friday night, some damage to my Jaw, Recovering by the day, but eating solid food is a fair bit of a challenge. Has anyone got any tips on how to make up calories in the mean time? So far - Protein shakes - Protein, Pure fine Oats, Psyllium husks (Fiber Supp).…
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Elbow "discomfort" When Bench Pressing
So, I thought I'd ask in here... I'm having a bit of Elbow pain when Bench pressing. Tends to happen over 100KG\220Lbs. The WORST thing, is it's the FIRST rep... As a competitive powerlifter, that's the worst time for this... I've hit this weight 3 weeks on the run now, as I'm not happy enough with it to progress it.…
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Worlds!!
So, IPF RAW Worlds is\has been on, and we have no chat on this... Shame on you all............. ;-P Live feeds on the IPF page... Previous days on the IPF youtube page... (FWIW, IPF have no clue I'm doing this... I'm not plugging anything....I'm just bored. And watching these guys will make you feel weak...)
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Powerlifting Result, Mobility Question, and a Vid that shows "Unltimate definition of a 1RM"
So, to keep the Gym Rat thread from being me posting PB's all the time, Though I'd leave my latest comp Vid at the bottom... Question - On comp day, On Bench, I get insane Cramps in my Hip flexors. So Much so, I'm borderline having to extend my legs when on the Bench (Which would then fail the lift). Only bonus - It's one…
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Any Oly Lift Coaches etc?
Any Olympic Lift Coaches around here? I'm after help with my Snatch grip Deadlift... It's the Grip... this is what's failing me, so I'm ending up using straps (Power-lifting sin that....). As an example Snatch Grip Deadlifts for my last session (From 4" Pins) - 12 x 130KG, 12 x 130KG (Straps) 3,2,2,3,2 x 130KG (NO Straps).…
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Carbs, and Cardio when strength training
So a stupid question, but I'll post here because hopefully I'll get a better response... I'm always under on Carbs... This is even after having 2/3 sweet\4/5 white potatoes, for my meals, or Lot's of Pasta, Porridge for breakfast, AND 100g of Fine oats in my PWO shake... Any idea's to top up would be great... I always tend…
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**********IPF Rule change 1.1.2015**************
Just a post to make people aware.... Attention for my fellow Power lifters: Check this out with your National and Local Federations, IPF rule change as of 1.1.2015: powerlifting-ipf.com/51.html
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Looking for a check\advice....
Hi all, Just looking to think out loud, if anyone spots anything I'm doing wrong then please feel free to say so...... So, I joined a while ago. Made progress, and then got injured. The injury hit my daily life, to the point I could not even get a shower pain free, and could not load the bar, let alone lift. I screwed up,…
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Came of the rails, back on
So, after a shoulder injury caused me to not be able to train for 3 months, I kinda fell off the wagon a fair bit... Lack of training, lack of calories, almost slipped back to the high junk, but came back just in time.... I joined MFP, as an under-eater\binger (1250 Calories, on a day when you do a heavy gym, and 90 Mins…
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RAW\Equiped\Weight Class\Location
Hi, I'm new to the group so thought this would be a good little intro and get to know who does what and where... I'm Carl 32, Based in Liverpool, UK . Been in the Gym for 3 years, Powerlifting for 1. I'm a member to the GBPF (Great British Powerlifting Fed), and compete in the 93KG class RAW (Belt, Non supportive suit,…
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Carbs!
Right, so I'm looking to go on a lean bulk, so gaining around 1-2lbs a week... I'm always under on Carbs though, so looking for a relatively low fat Carb source I can get I'm also looking to do a carb load twice a week (it's to compensate training twice for 2 1/2 hours total the next day) So I'll be purposely over eating…
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Gym Trainers
Hi, Looking for anyone who goes the gym to add me, could do with a few people to push me on my Diet... Opposite target from most though, I'm recomping\Slow Bulking, whilst Powerlifting. Thanks, Carl
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Carb Issues
Anyone got any god Carbs sources? I'm trying to recomp\bulk, but I'm always short on Carbs! I'm carrying 19/20% BF at the moment, so don't want a load of Junk carbs Sweet\New Potatoes\Wraps\Occasional rice are my main Sources at the moment
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Calorie Bowl\Junk Bowl!!
A) 1 x Meadow churn Quark B) 2 scoops Protein Powder (Mine's My Protein chocolate smooth ATM) C) 1 x Tesco NAS Butterscotch Angel Delight (W\ SS Milk 300ml) Or your prefered flavour D) Cereal (currently Curiously Cinnamon) - Add according to Carb's needed for the day Mix A/B then freeze for 1 hour, Make up C after 45 mins,…
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Hi
Just saying Hi!! I'm 31, 5 Foot 6 Male (Short Ar*e!) about 13 Stone (183Lbs), and Recomping (Staying 13 Stone, less fat more muscle!). Progress judged in the gym\mirrors, more than the scale's. Lost around 1 Inch off Waist so far, plenty more to loose though I'm competing in Powerlifting (UK) this year, so Gym 5 Mornings a…
