Hey guys, I'm Mike. I'm down! I don't consider myself super skinny anymore, but I am still uncomfortable with my weight (6' tall @ 160lbs), so I figured now is better than ever to really put on some weight. I bought an olympic size barbell & some dumbbells recently have started working out on daily basis.
I also just ordered almost $100 bucks worth of protein powder, trying out the up your mass - cinnabun and the fudge brownie flavors. I also got some x factor molecular nutrition pills as well. I just started my bodyspace, will keep tracking things as they progress
Hey guys, I'm Mike. I'm down! I don't consider myself super skinny anymore, but I am still uncomfortable with my weight (6' tall @ 160lbs), so I figured now is better than ever to really put on some weight. I bought an olympic size barbell & some dumbbells recently have started working out on daily basis.
I also just ordered almost $100 bucks worth of protein powder, trying out the up your mass - cinnabun and the fudge brownie flavors. I also got some x factor molecular nutrition pills as well. I'm going to start a journal, so I can keep track of what's going on. Will link once I get everything going!
save the x-factor, you dont need it at this stage it will just be a waste. learn proper nutrition and exercises/intensity first.
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save the x-factor, you dont need it at this stage it will just be a waste. learn proper nutrition and exercises/intensity first.
I was in a weight class for a little bit, learned push presses, kettlebell exercises, dead lifts, bent rows, all kinds of stuff. The nutrition i've really been working on lately. Trying to stay away from junk food and I've been alternating between chicken, meatloaf and ribs for protein, green beans, broccoli or mixed vegetables for greens and then for carbs - cereals, pastas, nuts, bread. I've been eating ice cream two times a day, and substituting chocolate milk for soda. I'm not sure how much I should be lifting at home because I don't have a bench, but I did get a barbell that I do curls and push presses on, and then two dumbbells (which I really need to get bigger ones.. 25 lbs not big enough anymore). My weight class really didn't work at all I'm afraid, I learned little to nothing besides different types of exercises. It was never catered to what I should lift (as in lbs) and how many times. I gotta go see somebody about that one =/
I realize this lol just wondering what I should work up to, set my goals
start with something you can do easily for 8 reps, add 5lbs (two 2.5lb plates every workout) and see how long you can progress. when you fail then you have a new 8 rep max to work up!
Originally Posted by mjfenix
I was in a weight class for a little bit, learned push presses, kettlebell exercises, dead lifts, bent rows, all kinds of stuff. The nutrition i've really been working on lately. Trying to stay away from junk food and I've been alternating between chicken, meatloaf and ribs for protein, green beans, broccoli or mixed vegetables for greens and then for carbs - cereals, pastas, nuts, bread. I've been eating ice cream two times a day, and substituting chocolate milk for soda. I'm not sure how much I should be lifting at home because I don't have a bench, but I did get a barbell that I do curls and push presses on, and then two dumbbells (which I really need to get bigger ones.. 25 lbs not big enough anymore). My weight class really didn't work at all I'm afraid, I learned little to nothing besides different types of exercises. It was never catered to what I should lift (as in lbs) and how many times. I gotta go see somebody about that one =/
Find a routine and stick to it. Substitute squats for power cleans and front squats. Do decline pushups (feet elevated hands on ground) for chest for now till you get a bench (check craigslist, you can find them hella cheap)
As far as weight goes, just start light and work up with weight once your comfortable and nailed your form.
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^^^ 6'3 197?? hmmmm id say 13%. hit that incline! oh and you have underdeveloped abs BTW. id get on some squats, decline sit ups and rope crunches asap.
otherwise, keep up the bulk!
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Maxing out today. I have lost 7 pounds since starting college, but been getting stronger every day. I'm going to crush the 405+ deadlift (strapless) and take videos of everything. Pepper your anguses.
^^^ 6'3 197?? hmmmm id say 13%. hit that incline! oh and you have underdeveloped abs BTW. id get on some squats, decline sit ups and rope crunches asap.
otherwise, keep up the bulk!
thanks man. i competely agree with both points you made. already squat like a mofo, but need to focus harder on core- you suggested weighted excersises then?
Maxing out today. I have lost 7 pounds since starting college, but been getting stronger every day. I'm going to crush the 405+ deadlift (strapless) and take videos of everything. Pepper your anguses.
Been lurking for a while, finally in. Started at 132 at end of July, up to 150 now. Pics to come when I hit 160 prob.
Originally Posted by nickwannabe
Im afraid Im even getting skinnier now =(
Had a tooth operation friday and currently only eating soups and that means losing pounds
Damn I hate this so much... cant even workout for two weeks
Make friends with a blender. (srs) I got my wisdom teeth out over christmas break and I wore out some shakes. Oats, CC, GY, pumpkin, fruit, scrambled eggs, veggies, sweet potatoes, cereal. Don't rush the recover either, if you workout too soon and increase inter-cranial pressure, you could be looking at some pretty serious complications and even more time away from the gym.
thanks man. i competely agree with both points you made. already squat like a mofo, but need to focus harder on core- you suggested weighted excersises then?
yes, abs are like any other muscle, if you only train them with body weight exercises its like only doing pullups and dips and pushups and trying to get 17" arms .
Originally Posted by nickwannabe
Im afraid Im even getting skinnier now =(
Had a tooth operation friday and currently only eating soups and that means losing pounds
Damn I hate this so much... cant even workout for two weeks
I know this feel soo much. A whole year consisted of that for me. I had 7 mouth surgeries in a years time.
Originally Posted by MikeWines
Been lurking for a while, finally in. Started at 132 at end of July, up to 150 now. Pics to come when I hit 160 prob.
GJDM, noob 18lbs lmao probably all muscle too..... ahh i miss those days haha
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Maxing out today. I have lost 7 pounds since starting college, but been getting stronger every day. I'm going to crush the 405+ deadlift (strapless) and take videos of everything. Pepper your anguses.
Originally Posted by Conquer92
in for this
Squat- 370
Bench- 248
DL- 435 (no straps)
BW- 163.4
Damn son you killed it! Reps for life
Are you still running Texas Method? I gotta get in on that.. Stronglifts doesnt have enough volume.
I agree about Stronglifts. I did plain 5x5 from January 2012 to September 2012. By about June I had quit making gains and was just going through cycles of stall/deload/repeat. Switched to Madcow and did 12 weeks with absolutely 0 progress. My squat form even started to fall apart. Switched to TM 7 weeks ago and I've been getting gains again. It takes a couple weeks to get it all figured out. My first 3/4 weeks was pretty much just experimentation, overtraining (too much weight for Volume day), I imagine I looked pretty goofed up haha. But I got it figured out. I see you found my log thread, awesome. I really do recommend TM for anyone who's stopped progressing in their LP (SL 5x5, Starting Strength, or what have you). Hopefully I'll see a few more people in my log now!
Been lurking for a while, finally in. Started at 132 at end of July, up to 150 now. Pics to come when I hit 160 prob.
Make friends with a blender. (srs) I got my wisdom teeth out over christmas break and I wore out some shakes. Oats, CC, GY, pumpkin, fruit, scrambled eggs, veggies, sweet potatoes, cereal. Don't rush the recover either, if you workout too soon and increase inter-cranial pressure, you could be looking at some pretty serious complications and even more time away from the gym.
Thabks man for the advice , yeah the blender is on 24/7, but my body isnt so easy to keep that muscle
Even more frustrating because after my stay in Spain I was looking forward so much to a serious training routine
Well now I will wait and see... Makes me wanna throw up...
How long did you stay out because of the operation?
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How long did you stay out because of the operation?
I took a full week away and even when I got back in there, I cut volume and intensity for the first week and basically ran a deload just to let my body get re-acclimated to training and getting beat up during training. Ease back into it, no need to rush. The weights aren't going anywhere, your health is what's important at the moment.
I'm really feeling like trying Intermittent fasting, sinc eit would work with my schedule right now.... You guys think its too soon for a cut? (see pics)
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