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Sticky: *Official PR Smashing Thread!* Welcome to the official pr smashing thread! You hit that 4 plate deadlift? Ran a 5 minute mile? Did a full pullup without assistance? Then let all us fitness enthusiasts know!! Personally i love seeing people smash their personal records, it motivates me and shows progress in the gym ... TheProgressiveOne‎, 02-04-2011 06:19 AM 31 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 31	Last Post By QuiLee View Profile View Forum Posts 01-23-2021, 07:35 AM	914	301,326
Sticky: Most Motivational "Music" to get you going and keep you going! Question: What songs do you listen to when you work out? Whats your playlist that keeps you motivated and the blood flowing? pre-workout? running? lifting? Mr.Superman‎, 05-21-2009 11:38 AM 113 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 113	Last Post By QuiLee View Profile View Forum Posts 01-20-2021, 02:08 AM	3,386	985,739
Sticky: Most Motivational Wallpapers Hi. I thought I'd start a thread with wallpapers that I made. I got inspiration from Strength_77's post in his motivation thread, so I used his writing to make a wallpaper with. Pics are hard to find on the net, so if anyone has any good, hi-res pics, and would like me to Photoshop them into... RekaW‎, 05-20-2009 03:50 PM 49 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 49	Last Post By davgrav View Profile View Forum Posts 01-20-2021, 01:49 AM	1,464	2,197,798
Sticky: Most Motivational Quotes "It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes... BuryWhite‎, 05-20-2009 04:03 PM 119 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 119	Last Post By QuiLee View Profile View Forum Posts 01-20-2021, 01:48 AM	3,540	2,158,361
Sticky: Daily Motivator's I used to post the Daily Motivator in my journal,and had a lot of positive feedback on them. So i have decided to continue that, in a thread all its own. I hope they help encourage the people that take the time to read them. I know, personally, that i have read several of them and they pertained... TheLBM‎, 03-19-2009 08:35 AM 111 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 111	Last Post By QuiLee View Profile View Forum Posts 01-20-2021, 01:44 AM	3,320	555,280
Sticky: Most Motivational Threads or Posts I thought I would add a thread where people can link to motivational threads they love around the other area's of the boards.... So - to start: Everyday Inspiration ^ A bunch of video's to put you back on the ground when you are feeling down and sorry for yourself. ;) Emma-Leigh‎, 05-18-2009 05:00 PM 12 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 12	Last Post By richalara View Profile View Forum Posts 09-23-2020, 01:53 AM	351	349,216
Sticky: General Forum Rules Welcome to the Bodybuilding.com Forums It is our hope that the members of the forums will help each other in providing motivation and information to those looking to reach their fitness goals. To protect our members and the forums, the following rules are effective in all sections. Please take... ForumSentinel‎, 05-19-2014 09:12 AM	Last Post By ForumSentinel View Profile View Forum Posts 05-19-2014, 09:12 AM	0	61,340

motivational videos Hi everybody, I created this new thread where everybody can share motivational videos. I know what it means to lose motivation so this could be a place where find self-confidence and set your mindset to keep up ManOfTheGym‎, Today 12:54 AM	Last Post By ManOfTheGym View Profile View Forum Posts Today, 12:54 AM	0	105
How to be patient? I need to lose about 70 pounds, but its very difficult for me to be patient. I can go to the gym and have the best workout of my life and clean up my diet and the next week i will still look the same. When i am at the gym i can't help but look at all the fit people and all the negative thoughts... Maher19800‎, 01-06-2020 10:34 AM	Last Post By Tonyy926 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-23-2021, 05:16 AM	12	4,322
How can I get over fear of going to the gym? I'm a young guy and I'm very skinny. I've thought about going to the gym, but I can never seem to get over the fear of being the smallest person, having people give me looks for being super skinny and talking about it. What could I do about this? What has helped you in the past? Zephyr01‎, 09-08-2020 06:52 PM	Last Post By GregG13 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-21-2021, 10:51 AM	21	4,591
Who motivated you to get into lifting? What motivated you to get into lifting? For me, it was probably my gym teacher in HS, but beyond that, there's been tons of other influences on me. Who got you to get into lifting? RoastedZombies‎, 09-24-2019 04:01 AM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By GregG13 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-20-2021, 12:52 PM	33	9,548
So if you stop lifting all the workout you did is for nothing? After stopping lifting you lose the strength and muscles you gained right? CrestfallenGuy‎, 02-12-2019 05:57 AM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By GregG13 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-20-2021, 12:44 PM	39	16,664
New to gym Hi there I'm 5'7" pushing 210 and I jiggle for lack of better words I want too hover around 185-190 but I want to be bulked up any advice for a newbie? Should I build muscle then cut fat or vice versa? Please help BlameCollin96‎, 01-14-2021 11:03 PM	Last Post By Osvterson View Profile View Forum Posts 01-20-2021, 03:30 AM	4	792
Need tips for woking out during the night. My sleep schedule is pretty screwed so I need some tips on trying to get fit during the night. I keep reading things on the internet that says that people that stay up for the majority of the night are prone to gaining weight. I know that some of you guys out there probably work on a nocturnal... fatnightowl‎, 10-08-2020 04:00 AM	Last Post By davgrav View Profile View Forum Posts 01-20-2021, 02:46 AM	9	1,922
Should you start lifting? Hello everyone, my name is Jonah. This is my first post I will be making on this website, and this is the first time I have really ever been on this site. I'm on here after watching the Zyzz documentary and finding out he was on bodybuilding.com when he started out. I thought perhaps that you guys... workingondying‎, 11-10-2020 07:38 PM	Last Post By QuiLee View Profile View Forum Posts 01-20-2021, 01:49 AM	4	1,250
Any nostalgic things that you look to for motivation? To clear up the title a bit more, is there anything that you remember using to motivate yourself that still stands out to you today or that you maybe even still use for motivation today? For me, I'll always remember a certain video that's a clip of Jocko Willink makes the point to take the things... NoExcusesWhyNot‎, 01-19-2021 04:38 PM	Last Post By NoExcusesWhyNot View Profile View Forum Posts 01-19-2021, 04:38 PM	0	149
Motivational Song What is your song for the exercise mine is BELIEVER!! Ksteevyla‎, 12-01-2020 05:45 PM	Last Post By SL1N View Profile View Forum Posts 01-19-2021, 02:36 AM	6	1,274
Try to find some good music What are your recomendation for music? Lucass789‎, 01-18-2021 02:05 PM	Last Post By Lucass789 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-18-2021, 02:05 PM	0	256
20 motivational quotes to inspire greatness in the gym. Lacking motivation to get back into the gym? Back in the gym already but feel stagnated? Or maybe you’re just looking for new inspiration for a the new year. Whatever your situation, reading words of wisdom from successful people can be super-inspiring. With that in mind, here are 20 amazing ... Gabrielleal22‎, 01-17-2021 12:28 PM	Last Post By Gabrielleal22 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-17-2021, 12:28 PM	0	353
Sprint Motivation - 2020 dvLMxScjqcA SkinnyBeast24‎, 01-13-2021 10:38 PM	Last Post By SkinnyBeast24 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-13-2021, 10:38 PM	0	308
[HELP] FLEX WHEELER & CHRIS CORMIER motivation video lost? Hi Used to post here 2008-2011. Time has really unfolded. Nothing tragic but after lockdown I have no drive and way out of shape (Psychology is massive in bodybuilding). Me and my friend are looking for a video that was circulating around those years. FLEX WHEELER & CHRIS CORMIER... T0BYw‎, 01-09-2021 05:58 AM	Last Post By SuffolkPunch View Profile View Forum Posts 01-09-2021, 06:08 AM	1	544
Got problem going to the gym My gym is 5-8min drive away from my hone but I have got problem motivation going there.I have social anxiety issue,I am comfortable in the gym but driving and reaching the gym and those gym worker makes me anxious because of my anxiety.If I manage to get there and get on the treadmill or bicycle,I... Mobc1990‎, 01-08-2021 04:03 AM	Last Post By readreindeer666 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-08-2021, 03:39 PM	1	473
welcome here hi, good to see all of you mohsinnoman‎, 01-06-2021 12:20 AM	Last Post By mohsinnoman View Profile View Forum Posts 01-06-2021, 12:20 AM	0	472
Shirtless trainer for motivation Hey everybody :) kind of strange question - but I will be really thankful for some honest answers (utmost from personal trainers) I'm 27 years old, openly gay. I have been experiencing motivational difficulties with training for years. I have already tried working with some personal trainers.... trakom‎, 01-03-2021 10:24 AM	Last Post By Duplicitous View Profile View Forum Posts 01-03-2021, 08:01 PM	1	522
Can i get this bodybuilder's name? i wanna know his name. thanks~ loveteachers‎, 12-27-2020 03:18 AM	Last Post By ChangeOfStyle View Profile View Forum Posts 12-28-2020, 10:43 AM	1	1,230
My Transformation Hey everyone, My name's Adam, and I'd like to share my story. Many years ago I was diagnosed with a nasty thyroid disorder called Graves Disease. I was as light as 165, and as heavy as 270. I tried my best for the last ten years to lose weight with little to no success, but regardless... Manzee‎, 12-21-2020 11:59 PM	Last Post By bigaisr View Profile View Forum Posts 12-26-2020, 04:38 PM	2	1,092
motivation of the day Do you believe in yourself? your greatest strength comes from within !! How strong have you been? stop and think and see if you are living the way you dreamed, if you don't get up and look for change now, don't wait until tomorrow, be better than yesterday and my better than today. jvsm040901‎, 12-26-2020 11:44 AM	Last Post By StevieHertz View Profile View Forum Posts 12-26-2020, 03:07 PM	1	425
I Hate Excuses!!!! Everyone wants to change the world, But no one wants to be the change?!?! BlackJack619‎, 02-08-2020 10:15 AM	Last Post By BlackJack619 View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 11:58 AM	6	1,455
High School Lifting Motivation hKRF0R5W4xI The Future. SkinnyBeast24‎, 02-07-2020 10:01 PM	Last Post By tobistrength View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 11:03 AM	1	845
5.5 Year Squat progress ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1a2AagiQe8&t=138s Hey Guys ! I've posted a squat video documenting my 5.5 year squat progress ! Do have a look if you need some leg day motivation! tohno‎, 03-26-2020 03:34 AM	Last Post By tobistrength View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 11:00 AM	2	1,162
Need some motivation or I have something else... Hi guys I’m 44 years old and besides what every body would tell me my testosterone levels are running low or something along those lines, I want to know what can I take, supplements or something that makes me have more energy, I get home from work and all I want to do is go to my bed and sleep. My... jgoni‎, 04-29-2020 08:21 PM	Last Post By tobistrength View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 10:51 AM	2	1,049
I feel like im gettting weaker with stronglifts 5x5 I have reached a point where i cant lift more than my max now. I havent been able to progress in squats or bench for past month. For example, one day i can come in and lift 45x plates and next week i can barely lift 35lb without pushing myself. I been constantly having to deload 5-10lbs every other... Lannister123‎, 12-11-2019 03:31 PM	Last Post By tobistrength View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 10:46 AM	5	1,914