STAY/GET BACK IN SHAPE VOL 3.0 -- A New Niketalk = A New Thread

[robin thicke]

 

I ordered the gangsta wraps last night.

Let me know how you like them, 36in just seems od long to me. 

 

[bigboss]

 

[licensed to ball]

Doctor and Durden, appreciate the tips on the chalk. Repped.

Browsing Amazon now for the bricks.

 

[bigboss]

Doctor and Durden, appreciate the tips on the chalk. Repped.

Browsing Amazon now for the bricks.

***** Sporting goods has them too I believe.

 

[nothingtol0se]

anyone here do a successful reverse dieting? If so, how did you go about it

 

[djyoung08]

Ordered from BB yesterday and my package was at my doorstep this morning

Love their shipping times.

 

[willie mcfly22]

^^^ Nah, the way he was spotting seem like (in my head) that he was helping me. I had to ask if he did. Most people just put the hand under the bar but this cat had his whole body into it. I'm making all kinds of gains on the placebo effect.

Allll kinds of gaaiiiinnnns *hodge twin voice* LOL....

 

[bwood056]

Hit bleachers yesterday and also sprints.

Bleachers:
2 feet each step, one foot each step, and lunges.

Sprints:
4-100yard
4-60yard
6-40yard
8-30yard
10-20yard

All with 10sec rest period in between.

Minute and half in between next yard decrease.

Had me feeling righteous

 

[doctorshoes]

I've been trying to perfect my squat form. Can anyone help me out with some comments on my form?

 

[dabottom305]

What exactly is VOULME? Is it the amount of sets and reps that are being done? So LOAD is the amount of weight being done?

I'm asking because fourtyeight48 said I was doing way too much volume.

I'm trying to find out so I can adjust my workouts. Today was my chest/shoulders/triceps day and here was my workout:

Chest
DB Bench Press - 15, 12, 10
Incline DB Press - Same
DB Chest Fly - Same
Single DB Press - Same

Shoulders
Military Press - Same
Single DB Military Press - Same
DB Upright Row - Same
DB Shrugs + Farmers Walk - Same
Hammer Shrugs - Same

Triceps
Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension - Same
Triceps Pushdown - Same
Dips - 10, 10 , 10

I looked up signs of over training and I fit none of the criteria

http://www.mensfitness.com/training/build-muscle/12-signs-youre-overtraining

 

[sole searchin]

Hit bleachers yesterday and also sprints.

Bleachers:
2 feet each step, one foot each step, and lunges.

Sprints:
4-100yard
4-60yard
6-40yard
8-30yard
10-20yard

All with 10sec rest period in between.

Minute and half in between next yard decrease.

Had me feeling righteous

Goodness. That HIIT.

 

[ooiron manoo]

I've been trying to perfect my squat form. Can anyone help me out with some comments on my form?

You're not breaking parallel, might be your lack of fexibility/mobility. Do mobility work to get there. Also, on the last rep, it looked like you dropped your chest a little causing you to round your back slightly on the way up. Squeeze that core, tighten that chest, keep your back straight.

http://www.mensfitness.com/training/build-muscle/12-signs-youre-overtraining

Chances are you are not overtraining, but your workout is inefficient, how long are you at the gym?

Do you have access to a barbell?

 

[dabottom305]

http://www.mensfitness.com/training/build-muscle/12-signs-youre-overtraining

Chances are you are not overtraining, but your workout is inefficient, how long are you at the gym?

Do you have access to a barbell?

Yea, I go to LA Fitness.

On Sundays I use the barbells but on Wednesdays since I don't go with my friends I use dumbbells and

Pros:
Symmetrical chest development since each pec is working separately
Less chance of injury since your arms are not "fixed" to the bar, and can move in a more natural motion (also, your stabilizer muscles will be worked more effectively from having to balance the weights, which will contribute to injury prevention in the future)
Maximal chest involvement due to a greater range of motion (better stretch and contraction)
Don't need a spotter (just put the dumbbells on the floor to your sides when you fail)

My biggest weakness is the Barbell Bench Press. I can't do 3 sets of 10 at 135lbs.

On the DB Press today I was able to finish with 55lbs x 10. Not sure what that equates to with Barbells.

 

[bigboss]

What exactly is VOULME? Is it the amount of sets and reps that are being done? So LOAD is the amount of weight being done?

I'm asking because @FourtyEight48 said I was doing way too much volume.

http://www.mensfitness.com/training/build-muscle/12-signs-youre-overtraining

**** overtraining, **** any and all things that are in MensFitness mag, get on starting strength or some form of 5x5 that gets a barbell in your hands everyday......................profit.

 

[baltimoregutta]

Over training exists...

You just probably won't be able to hit that level on a bodybuilding split. Some athletes that train twice a day, and such are affected by it.

 

[hyper cutter]

I"m diggin the jungle gym variant. Thanks durde. I glossed over it initially but it looks reliable. The 30 dollar one floating around is tempting though...but I would want more reliability,

 

[fourtyeight48]

Ordered from BB yesterday and my package was at my doorstep this morning

Love their shipping times.

What u get the. Cellucor? I got mine too. Was quick.

http://www.mensfitness.com/training/build-muscle/12-signs-youre-overtraining

Chances are you are not overtraining, but your workout is inefficient, how long are you at the gym?

Do you have access to a barbell?

Yea, I go to LA Fitness.

On Sundays I use the barbells but on Wednesdays since I don't go with my friends I use dumbbells and

Pros:
Symmetrical chest development since each pec is working separately
Less chance of injury since your arms are not "fixed" to the bar, and can move in a more natural motion (also, your stabilizer muscles will be worked more effectively from having to balance the weights, which will contribute to injury prevention in the future)
Maximal chest involvement due to a greater range of motion (better stretch and contraction)
Don't need a spotter (just put the dumbbells on the floor to your sides when you fail)

My biggest weakness is the Barbell Bench Press. I can't do 3 sets of 10 at 135lbs.

On the DB Press today I was able to finish with 55lbs x 10. Not sure what that equates to with Barbells.

I never said you were overtraining. U have way too much volume.

Barbell and dumbell benching are two different skills. One doesn't transfer to the other. To be good at barbell u have to barbell .

Like big boss said. 5x5 will shoot your max up. Try it out.

 

[dabottom305]

Good looking out. I did 5 x 5 before but I thought it was for gaining mass. Gonna switch up in 2 weeks.

 

[bigboss]

Good looking out. I did 5 x 5 before but I thought it was for gaining mass. Gonna switch up in 2 weeks.

Gaining mass has more to do with your diet, the amount of calories you consume. 5x5 is thought to be optimal for size and strength gains.

 

[fourtyeight48]

Forgot how thick cellucor whey was.

 

[robin thicke]

Forgot how thick cellucor whey was.

NT THICK?

 

[brabbit1]

I've been working out for about 3 months straight. I've noticed the big improvement as far as muscle gain. But I've also noticed that my whole left side; arms, bicep, chest, is more developed and overall bigger and stronger than my right side. My question to everyone is if anyone else has this problem and how to solve it. I'm starting to look very unproportionate..could it have to do with posture?

 

[miniojw]

I've been trying to perfect my squat form. Can anyone help me out with some comments on my form?

You need to work on your core and lower back. You look good going down but on the way up you bent over a bit.

I need to film my squats. One day. I hope.

But today was leg day. was able to get 225 for 5 and 335 for 3 on squats. Can't wait for my belt to get in.

 

[red80]

no offense but i would not of been happy with that depth. always squat below parallel.

 

[durden7]

That depth is fine