supermeatheads

[FADEtoDARKNESS]

Are there distinct benefits to powerlifting (heavy weights, low reps) vs. what I'll term 'regular weight training' (lower weights, higher reps)? It seems like a lot of you are focused on the former.

My apologies if this has been touched upon already.

Fast twitch fibers grow from heavy weight training.

I don't know many people that train pure powerlifting, because heavy weights higher reps will cause the most growth (I'm looking at chairy and the rest of the people that do DC training) and most people weight train to get bigger and look better.

[Leeacto]

Fast twitch fibers grow from heavy weight training.

I don't know many people that train pure powerlifting, because heavy weights higher reps will cause the most growth (I'm looking at chairy and the rest of the people that do DC training) and most people weight train to get bigger and look better.

That's pretty relative, isn't it? For one person, deadlifting sets of 315 isn't a big deal and won't cause as much growth as 405 sets. For another person, that 315 is pretty heavy and they can only do it a few times.

Personally, I think most strength gains come from correctly adjusting workouts to your 1RM on certain lifts. Then do straight sets for auxiliary muscles.

[mrchariybrown]

I don't know many people that train pure powerlifting, because heavy weights higher reps will cause the most growth (I'm looking at chairy and the rest of the people that do DC training) and most people weight train to get bigger and look better.

I didn't do DC because I want to get bigger. I did it because I had to give my weathered joints another break from all that powerbuilding. you've got to realize that I got back into lifting heavy and building up my b/s/d only a few months ago. in that few months I've put 100+ pounds on squat and deadlift. that calls for very unhappy knees, back, elbows. everyone needs a break from heavy weights here and there.

[knucks]

Every so often I take a break and decrease max percentages and do higher reps but lower the weight and give my joints a break.

I'm definitely going to need it after this round.

[knucks]

http://mobilitywod.blogspot.com

start at vid 1

[bchhun]

what's the consensus on foam/pvc pipe/ tennis ball rolling? i never felt the need to do it but some dudes at my gym swear by it.

[knucks]

do it before you are injured/need it.

[Brick Callahan]

what's the consensus on foam/pvc pipe/ tennis ball rolling? i never felt the need to do it but some dudes at my gym swear by it.

Do it. I'm not sure if euphoric torture is possible, but foam rolling comes damn close if it's not.

I get tight hamstrings and shoulders. Foam rolling over those hot spots is delightful agony.

[knucks]

Honestly man, you do not want to get to the point where you're in pain and/or have flexibility/mobility issues and THEN decide to do something about it.

[sensible shoes]

just had a look at some of my own photos on facebook.

cant believe what I looked like. i know I had lost weight but i was fatttttt

BMI close to 30>>> nearly-there-6pack in less than 10months

old pics keeps me motivated

+seeing overweight people mad awkward on public transport

+beautiful ladies....on public transport

what keeps you guys motivated?

[mrchariybrown]

what keeps you guys motivated?

seeing weaker and tinier guys in the gym. reminds me what I used to be like and I never want to be that weak and small again.

[sensible shoes]

seeing weaker and tinier guys in the gym. reminds me what I used to be like and I never want to be that weak and small again.

yeah i really got to get into some lifting

i used to be somewhat physically imposing with my weight.... now im just a skinny dude:eek:

[bchhun]

i like the challenge. it's amazing to see what your body is capable of.

[FADEtoDARKNESS]

WHAT KEEPS ME MOTIVATED IS THE PUMP I GET

(...no)

[Leeacto]

I'm motivated by the fact that i'm a competitor. I'm never quite happy with my results.

[FADEtoDARKNESS]

Hey leeacto, got any pics or vids of your lifts? I think this thread needs more images (no homo)

[Leeacto]

I don't have any right now, but I'll work on getting some

did 10 rds of 20lb med ball toss (10') and pullups. 10 reps each. 11:59. wish it were faster

[NatseOklim]

There are 2 young guys at BJJ who are absolute beasts for their age (18), one just posted on facebook that he just deadlifted 200kg. He's about 75kg or so.

[fang]

i enjoy the feeling after a good workout. whether it's lifting or going on a a run it always puts me in a great mood. i stay motivated because i see it as a great challenge to reach greater levels of fitness.

[mrchariybrown]

I think this thread needs more images (no homo)

I'll play.

picture taken a few days ago, when I started my new diet plan to drop weight.

before picture, start 190, waist 33", chest 43.5"

goal: get back down to 183-184, 30.5" waist, 42" chest - by dropping bodyfat and increase lean mass by a pound at least.

I'll update in a month or so.

[sensible shoes]

dayammmmnn

[tu_madre51]

Hot shit. Are you Taylor Lautner?

[riskyrukus]

Immediately, patrick bateman came to mind when Charly posted his pic

[mrchariybrown]

I wish I were a real life patrick bateman (0).

I'm proud of myself that I did not know who taylor lautner was until I googled him.

[tu_madre51]

Lol, don't lie. haha

[aleopold]

anyone interested in being a great superfriend and helping me out with a workout plan? i would love forever.

[mrchariybrown]

do IA's SPB routine

" Monday

Squat or box squat 2-3 x 5

Glute/Ham Raises or pullthroughs 3 x 10

Bent Row or Chest Supported row 4 x 6

Barbell or Dumbbell Curl 3 x 8

Calf Raises 3 x 15

Wednesday

Bench Press or low board press 3 x 5, or 3 x 3

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press 4 x 8

Military or Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3 x 8

Skull Crushers 3 x 10

Ab work 3 x 10

Friday

Deadlift or rack deadlift 2-3 x 5

Leg press 2 x 10

Chin or lat pull-down 4 x 6

Barbell or Dumbbell Curl 3 x 8

Calf Raises 3 x 15

Monday

Incline bench press or Incline Dumbbell Press 3 x 5, or 3 x 3

Dumbbell Bench Press 4 x 8

Military or Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3 x 8

Tricep pushdowns 3 x 10

Ab work 3 x 10 Monday "

then repeat starting from the top for wednesday. note that none of the sets should be taken to complete failure.

it's great for beginners, intermediate, and advanced guys. I'm running it right now and have run it in the past.

yes, you can switch certain exercises for similar movements.

don't add more sets than listed nor should you over-complicate the routine.

[sensible shoes]

^^^ can all those exercises be done without machines?

[mrchariybrown]

aleopold - let me know what exercises you need elaboration on. with the exception of glute/ham raises, pullthroughs, and box squats, they all seem to be pretty straightforward exercises.

^^^ can all those exercises be done without machines?

all off them can be done without a machine except the chest-supported rows which you can just just do bentover bb rows instead.

pullthroughs, pulldowns, and tricep pushdowns can't be done if you count a pulley as a machine too. the pullthroughs and pulldowns have substitutes next to them. and for pushdowns, you can just replace them with skullcrushers again or any kind of overhead tricep extension.

[sensible shoes]

aleopold - let me know what exercises you need elaboration on. with the exception of glute/ham raises, pullthroughs, and box squats, they all seem to be pretty straightforward exercises.

all off them can be done without a machine except the chest-supported rows which you can just just do bentover bb rows instead.

pullthroughs, pulldowns, and tricep pushdowns can't be done if you count a pulley as a machine too. the pullthroughs and pulldowns have substitutes next to them. and for pushdowns, you can just replace them with skullcrushers again or any kind of overhead tricep extension.

cheers for that. ive been trying to find a machine-less workout for a while, but im not familiar with all the exercises so i was never too sure. I think I'll give this a try starting tomorrow

do you guys find it beneficial to take photos of yourself for reference?