The Official Gym & Fitness Thread

Not always on the same day of the week, but my weeks look pretty close to this during a peaking cycle

Day 1 - Oly, High bar back squat, squat accessories, conditioning

Day 2 - Bench, push accessories, gymnastics, conditioning

3 - Oly, low bar backsquat, squat accessories

4 - Active recovery - swim, bike, run, row, etc

5 - Deadlift, DL accessories, Bench, gymnastics, conditioning

6 - High bar backsquat, something fun (sleds, carries, walks, stones, etc), Then get a massive arm pump.

7 - Rest

I workout at 3:30 pm most days. If I don't get to the gym, I'm a total asshole. I need it for stress relief. Haha.

 

It started off as something to do so I could get a gf (because I was a skinny bitch), then it turned into a hobby and now it's become part of my life. My gf also works out with me (does her own workouts, we just go at same times) and she will be competing May 4th this year. Someday I may compete, but I need to continue building - just too small for my height.

 

Cardio for me is easier than lifting because I can just let my mind wander rather than have to focus to count my reps haha

I would not be able to survive a reasonable leg routine without foam rolling. Its painful at first but after feels great.

 

Haven’t been able to squat since August. Had my last meet back in May and was coming off my “offseason” and beginning prep for either a late year meet or one first of this year (had a couple local ones to chose from). I remember having a strong day where I hit rep PRs on squat bench and deadlift but next time I got under the bar I got a bad pinch in my left hip. Best I could describe it was a “grab” as I went from the descend to the ascend. Nothing else I do or did could mimic the pain and no other lifts were an issue. I quit squatting until October and gave it another go and within the first few sets the pain came back so I took a break again and finally went to see an ortho in December. Got X-Rays and didn’t see anything so we did 4 weeks PT. Last day of PT (early Jan.) we loaded a bar and tried some squats. Pain was still there. Back to the ortho for an MRI. He found a slightly torn labrum and an impingement in the joint. Basically I have extra bone that causes my hip joint to not align correctly so when I squat the bones bang together. He said it’s a common injury he sees in weightlifters and football linemen. Met with a surgeon who is the team doctor for both the Carolina Hurricanes (hockey) and N.C. State Athletics (my local college) and am scheduled for surgery March 7. Pretty simple procedure. Goes in arthoscopically and shaves the bone down and repairs the tear. Bad news is I’m 6months our from being able to squat again. Good news is I’m on a stationary bike the day after surgery and back in the gym so at least it won’t keep me side lined too long.

TL;DR: bye bye leg gains it’s arm day everyday

Stay healthy boys!

 

Damn man! Sorry to hear that but sounds like you got a kick ass attitude about it all atleast !

That’s always been a concern for someone (like myself) who doesn’t work for a company that offers insurance. Like lifting is life but if I get hurt cause of lifting, I’m fucked worth it tho!

 

Julian Smith is the reason I’m trying to work on my squat depth. It’s kinda hard going ass to grass and keeping everything in line. Did this with light weight. I don’t know how he doesn’t arch any once your ass gets below your knees a little.

 

Also sorry if I’m blowing y’all up or being annoying but I don’t have any fit friends or people to talk fitness with lol.

I want to start throwing in a day of outside lifting. Like the people that flip tractor tires and become more athletic than just big. I don’t know what the term is for that excersize soooo don’t know what to google.

Do any of y’all follow these types of athletes on IG ? If so, names? I’d like to become a well rounded body type. Not just a power lifter but not a marathon runner either.


Thanks!

 

@realworld_tactical and @jujimufu

 

Followed. Thanks!

 

Damn bro sorry to hear that. Injuries are common no matter how hard we try to be solid. Many years ago I had torn my L5 (mentioned it before) and well, squatting and dead-lifting have never been the same. 3 years later I still don't do much of it. It's the main reason I stopped power-lifting and went for body building. I did dead-lift 405 for 2 no belt on Tuesday though. Strength is/was always there, just can't handle the aftermath anymore. You'll be back at it before you know it. I believe in you

You aren't blowing us up, feels good to have this thread alive a little. Ever since Zach left, this thread isn't as happen-in. All good though, many of us here! We all share the common thing too - stay healthy and active.

 

@Steficohen
And two people I actually know/have worked out with.
@ibbpro_lloydevans
@bryce_tsa

 

I'm 41, my DL and squatting days ended two years ago when I blew my back out good enough to require surgery. The surgery worked and the pain for the most part is gone, but it's not worth the risk of re-injury to get back into it. These days it's all about circuits, cardio and staying flexible (maintaining core strength).

 

Guess I was never here for the "glory days" of this thread. Been dead ever since I started following it a few months ago. Maybe we should make an effort to post more interesting shit. Lift videos, nudes, etc.

 

Transformations? Workouts? Money spent on supplements that’s way too much ?

 

We need sports bra photos brought back....... hmmm I like this guy.

 

Good luck with surgery. Glad its something they can fix!

I am doing P90X right now.
A lot of body weight stuff. A lot of reps with super sets and not much rest time.

I really enjoy it. I have the old school DVD set but Beach Body is on demand now so with a monthly fee you can have access to all their stuff. Shawn T has a lot of good programs too.

P90X3 is more extreme shit like doing squats on the half balls and push ups while hand and feet are on medicine balls. It really stirs it up.

After my major foot surgery and rotator cuff surgery I got into powerlifting just to prove to myself I could go through those surgeries and not allow it to limit me like so many other people who use it as an excuse.
Well I did it and now I’m kind of wanting to move over to something else.
I love being lean and smallish (like Tony Horton in P90X). I don’t desire to be a large powerlifter or bodybuilder. I want it to be evident while looking at me I’m an athlete but not so heavy I can’t run worth a damn. I feel the same way you do.

Goals are functional strength. I want my efforts in the gym to translate to my daily life and hobbies.

Tire flipping is what its called lol
John Cena does a lot of shit like that.

There is a lot you can do without a lot of equipment that will allow you to be strong but also build endurance.

If you have never done yoga... do it.
Take your mat outside lol

 

You’re crazy.


Lmao jk. I have different body goals so some of that stuff I’ll have to pass on but I am down to try out the foam rolling and yoga. Just don’t wanna be caught doing the yoga

 

Its hard AF.

I struggle more doing that than I have any of my lifts haha.

 

Got mine in before the sun came up today. Squat PR day on Monday...

 

Probably can’t help with the sports bra pics but I’ll try to contribute some more interesting gym content. Haha.

Let’s make this thread not suck!