Tongue rings and Bozz victims: a Supp Misc story

[UncleWade]

mass, you have like 10 pairs of shoes in your closet.............be honest, you wear whatever matches your outfit that day.

What a fgt.

Anyone ever tried lifting in work boots? I've got a pair of Timberlands with titanium toes that are surprisingly sturdy, strong heel, good ankle support. Also, that reinforced toe makes dropping plates "not a big ****ing deal".

[nugget5]

mass, you have like 10 pairs of shoes in your closet.............be honest, you wear whatever matches your outfit that day.

<------ Sneaker head

What a fgt.

Anyone ever tried lifting in work boots? I've got a pair of Timberlands with titanium toes that are surprisingly sturdy, strong heel, good ankle support. Also, that reinforced toe makes dropping plates "not a big ****ing deal".

Some kid in my gym always wears timbs, surprising enough he squats like 345-365 for reps, I think he uses 'test boosters' nom sayin

[UncleWade]

<------ Sneaker head



Some kid in my gym always wears timbs, surprising enough he squats like 345-365 for reps, I think he uses 'test boosters' nom sayin

They're test boosters right - - - just boosting test right at the source.

Of the injection.

No gear here, hit 315x15 on parallel squats after a pre-exhaust of leg extensions using Yates HIT-style training yesterday.

[kr1kit]

Might have to pick up some of that 2 for $30 FXT that's floating around at the moment.

[fitnfirm]

wut

[ERGOGENIX]

No gear here, just ErgoBolic, hit 315x15 on parallel squats after a pre-exhaust of leg extensions using Yates HIT-style training yesterday.

Fixed

[VPX_Sports]

Curious, what kinda lifting belt should I be looking at? There are some weird contoured ones and the basic straights, preference?

[UncleWade]

Might have to pick up some of that 2 for $30 FXT that's floating around at the moment.

It's been floating around for months..

But I suggest that you do it. DO IT.

Fixed

I'm going to write up the final review tomorrow - very impressed. Consistent, steady, and noticeable improvements in body composition and strength while working my ass off for the old man.

[ERGOGENIX]

I'm going to write up the final review tomorrow - very impressed. Consistent, steady, and noticeable improvements in body composition and strength while working my ass off for the old man.

looking forward to your review.

Have had only positive feedback to date.

[UncleWade]

Send one with my Hemogex.

looking forward to your review.

Have had only positive feedback to date.

In for beta testing when you decide to expand the line.

[Buddha_TL]

What a fgt.

Anyone ever tried lifting in work boots? I've got a pair of Timberlands with titanium toes that are surprisingly sturdy, strong heel, good ankle support. Also, that reinforced toe makes dropping plates "not a big ****ing deal".

Only if Universal ANIMAL sponsors me.

I used to lift in Vans. Can't remember much about that...

[nugget5]

They're test boosters right - - - just boosting test right at the source.

Of the injection.

No gear here, hit 315x15 on parallel squats after a pre-exhaust of leg extensions using Yates HIT-style training yesterday.

Nice man!! I can't wait to get through this bulk, I started off at 145 6' so even at 175 I feel big

[itzDodge]

I don't feel caffeine/just about any stim outside of suppressed appetite at high doses once I'm about 21 days removed from a stim break

I still feel EC in terms of energy but I can always eat, except when I dose Craze

I have a medium and on the last set of holes. It's a little to big, but I don't want to buy a small.


Feels bad manneee.

Start performing Side Bends with heavy resistance to build up your obliques somewhat, if you aren't already you should notice some major growth in those areas.

[UncleWade]

Start performing Side Bends with heavy resistance to build up your obliques somewhat, if you aren't already you should notice some major growth in those areas.

I'll keep my obliques the way they are and buy a properly sized belt.

Hello V taper.

[itzDodge]

I'll keep my obliques the way they are and buy a properly sized belt.

Hello V taper.

The V Taper is more reflective of hip circumference then obliques and they are undermined by many gym rats these days. You can't ignore any group of muscles and the whole abdominal complex can benefit greatly from proper direct resistance training.

[mtpaquette]

I'll keep my obliques the way they are and buy a properly sized belt.

Hello V taper.

Lol.. this. The last time I measured I had a 29in waist at 190lbs. Idk what I'm at now. I haven't done measurements in a solid 6 months. IDEK for sure what I weigh.

[UncleWade]

The V Taper is more reflective of hip circumference then obliques and they are undermined by many gym rats these days. You can't ignore any group of muscles and the whole abdominal complex can benefit greatly from proper direct resistance training.

I am inclined to think that an aesthetically pleasing V taper is not indicative merely of a small hip circumference, but rather the relationship between the width of the torso (in particular the structure of the lats) also combined with a trim waistline and a genetically gift hip structure.

Having a thick midsection (including the obliques) will not give you a killer V taper in any sense of the word.

You'll notice most bodybuilders do not do heavy resistance for their abdominal area as it can lead to this thicker midsection, which is not as aesthetically pleasing in regards to their concerns. I avoid most direct abdominal work - I feel that a significant amount of heavy work for the lower body and back hit it sufficiently. I will do some crunches and reverse crunches to work on the mind-muscle connection, separation, and muscle detail.

If I am training in a powerlifting context, I will, however, supplement my deadlift days (as on 5/3/1 or Westside) with weighted ab work because it makes sense in that context.

I was speaking from the perspective of a bodybuilder seeking what has been deemed as the ideal physique - your training methodologies and the ideal exercises and programs will obviously depend upon your ultimate goal and your personal beliefs, as well as the structure of your body and your response to various types of training.

[itzDodge]

I am inclined to think that an aesthetically pleasing V taper is not indicative merely of a small hip circumference, but rather the relationship between the width of the torso (in particular the structure of the lats) also combined with a trim waistline and a genetically gift hip structure.

Having a thick midsection (including the obliques) will not give you a killer V taper in any sense of the word.

You misconstrued thick with developed which is the goal.

You'll notice most bodybuilders do not do heavy resistance for their abdominal area as it can lead to this thicker midsection, which is not as aesthetically pleasing in regards to their concerns.

Most don't these days because they're juiced to the gills and would look stupid, the obliques aren't going to blow up from direct ab work. You hit your arms consistently for years now, how rapidly have they grown recently compared to when you began?

Arnold did a lot of direct ab work and his use wasn't on par with those of modern day BBers. Adding muscle mass to your obliques will improve definition and the inward flow of the muscle lines help the visual of the v-taper.

[UncleWade]

You misconstrued thick with developed which is the goal.

HEAVY RESISTANCE TRAINING YIELDS DEVELOPMENTS IN THICKNESS. Lighter, higher-rep training, which I supported, would yield the development, without undue thickness, that you're looking for.

Most don't these days because they're juiced to the gills and would look stupid, the obliques aren't going to blow up from direct ab work.

Bolded = ignorant; while most professional bodybuilders (well, all professional bodybuilders) no doubt use chemical help, it's ignorant to say their gains are completely from steroids. ****heads like Greg Valentino would be Mr. Olympia, in that case. They are world champions because of excellent nutrition, an infallible work ethic, and smart training.

And, in my mind, ab work equates to the entire core, so I was including the obliques.

You hit your arms consistently for years now, how rapidly have they grown recently compared to when you began?

Objection! Relevance, your honor?

Arnold did a lot of direct ab work and his use wasn't on par with those of modern day BBers. Adding muscle mass to your obliques will improve definition and the inward flow of the muscle lines help the visual of the v-taper.

Arnold used training techniques that are very much antiquated now. And he was juiced out of his mind. D-Bol at age sixteen, anyone?

His insane back development could've made up for even a very poor or thick midsection in regards to that V shape.

Additional mass does not equate to improved definition, although it may show more definition under more fat (since I've further development my legs, I've had additional separation and definition at the same body fat, for example). The flow and proportion of the muscle perhaps may be altered by training, but not in a positive way in every case.

The anatomical variables behind the V taper are many.

No sense fighting about it though.

[Valhallabound86]

Send me a free sample of one (1) belt and I'll review it for you

[rhadam]

Not gonna lie, i have quite a few pairs of Nike Air Max, and i match them to my shirt or shorts before heading to gym. It's an OCD thing, not cause i really give a fuk what ppl think.

[UncleWade]

Not gonna lie, i have quite a few pairs of Nike Air Max, and i match them to my shirt or shorts before heading to gym. It's an OCD thing, not cause i really give a fuk what ppl think.

I like Adidas shoes with Adidas pants, Nike shoes with Nike pants, etc.

In my OCD mind, Chucks go with everything.

[itzDodge]

HEAVY RESISTANCE TRAINING YIELDS DEVELOPMENTS IN THICKNESS. Lighter, higher-rep training, which I supported, would yield the development, without undue thickness, that you're looking for.

Explain the difference you mean between development and thickness?

Bolded = ignorant; while most professional bodybuilders (well, all professional bodybuilders) no doubt use chemical help, it's ignorant to say their gains are completely from steroids. ****heads like Greg Valentino would be Mr. Olympia, in that case. They are world champions because of excellent nutrition, an infallible work ethic, and smart training.

I'm sorry if you thought it was implied I don't think their top tier athletes in their sport. Muscle is acquired not given and I have no doubt they train hard, I actually never said they didn't. What I did say is their chemical enhancement allows a large accrual of muscle mass from the same stimulus of training, if it didn't why the **** would they use them...

It enables them to go beyond their natural limits and all I'm referencing is the build of a natural core where strong/defined obliques would by no means take away from the V-Taper.

Objection! Relevance, your honor?

They're all muscles wtf do you mean relevance. Are you not a natural athlete? All muscle grows from resistance training and certain muscles get frequently ignored or under worked. If you're only getting core work in through heavy lifting then you aren't stimulating them the same growth you could be with direct work. It would be like doing 3-4 squats on leg day and then leaving the gym. You'd definitely be working legs, you'd certainly see some growth but you skipped the rest of the lift and are leaving a ton of potential in the weight room.

Arnold used training techniques that are very much antiquated now. And he was juiced out of his mind. D-Bol at age sixteen, anyone?

What? Didn't you just say its all earned through hard work? And no his training techniques are in fact dead on, such as his frequent promotion of visualizing the contraction and thinking about the lift. He pimped the mind-muscle connection like no other, and you just said yourself you work to maintain that. What of his training is outdated?

His insane back development could've made up for even a very poor or thick midsection in regards to that V shape.

He worked everything hard as often as he could, have you seen his routine?

Additional mass does not equate to improved definition, although it may show more definition under more fat (since I've further development my legs, I've had additional separation and definition at the same body fat, for example). The flow and proportion of the muscle perhaps may be altered by training, but not in a positive way in every case.

No, not for a natural athlete who trains properly.

The anatomical variables behind the V taper are many.

Largely due to lackluster resistance training

No sense fighting about it though.

You started it amigo

[Vitruvian]

Gettin the most mileage out of searching and copying this img link.

What's good 6-bromo's?

[rhadam]

Holy multiquote *******.

[UncleWade]

You started it amigo

And I'll finish it.



Good luck with your V taper goals in 2012.

[itzDodge]

[UncleWade]

WADE V-TAPER CREW

Unite!

[MustangManGT]

Not gonna lie, i have quite a few pairs of Nike Air Max, and i match them to my shirt or shorts before heading to gym. It's an OCD thing, not cause i really give a fuk what ppl think.

<3 Air Max

I match my shoes to my clothes all the time, but I also usually wear the same shorts/tanks when I hit the gym.

[Team Punishment]

Any of you guys work out?