The Official Gym & Fitness Thread

So whatchu sayin?

 

Lol damn it. I hate these threads.

 

Always let the strength side get to you. Only way to make gainz.

 

True or false:

Gainz>Aesthetics

 

Speaking of gainz...

 

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Gotta have that hair to cover his pencil neck!

 

Obviously

 

Did glute bridges on the smiths today after deadlifts and I think it’s my new favorite exercise. Anyone else like em?

 

I prefer RDLs for glutes because they are just easier to set up and do.
I’m like an old man and don’t like crawling around on the floor.

I also can’t get a Smith machine to go low enough so I have to drag a bench to a squat rack and I’m not into all that time and energy for it.

I did bridges for a long time after my hamstring injury to build strength back up. They are great. As are Nordic Curls.

I just feel RDLs are just as good w easier set up time.

 

I love RDLs too! So my program has RDLs on squat day then I have the barbell glute bridges on deadlift day.

 

Glutes? Smith machines? You’re an IG hoe now

It’s literally the same equipment for both lifts and you’d probably be doing less weight with a bridge than a RDL so likely even less set up time since you won’t have to grab as many plates. I do agree with the crawling around part though. I don’t use a smith machine either. Just sit down, roll a bar to my waist then lay down and dry hump the sky

 

Sounds like a good variation to maximize glute gains

No I have to drag a bench (if its not in use) to the squat rack to set up.
RDLs I just load up the rack and lift bro!



Recently I started doing box steps because I’ve had to temporarily stop deads due to a hip issue.
Those are bad ass with some weight on your back.
They have helped a lot with hip strength as well as glutes.

 

You don’t need a bench

 

Ahh
See I have my shoulders on a bench. Prolly was taught that way for greater ROM but its likely not necessary

 

I did mine with a bench today. Is one more difficult than the other?

 

Like packcon said, maybe more ROM if you’re upperbody is elevated but if it’s too much trouble to get a bench just use the floor lol

 

Nope. I don’t care if anyone is using the bench Imma pull it from underneath the person and use it.

 

I need try this way. I have a hell of a time using a bench with anything heavy. Getting up into position is hard.

 

I always get underneath the bar and position my feet and hips and then use my elbows to pull myself up onto the bench. Kind of a pain in the ass, but it works.

The hardest part for me is staying on the bench. I sweat like a whore in church and end up sliding around on the bench