Wouldn't be any different to your running though, you're trying to beat your previous time (weight) over time etc. Literally the same self motivation just for strength/weights not times
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6 pull ups now in a row, 10 a realistic goal by the end of the year.
I have that great but it's just genetics mainly I'd say along with low fat % in the arms.
Big downside is it's rather challenging to put on any size.
I've got lots of vascularity and it's primarily genetics for me, although does get a little more pronounced when I get leaner for summer. Inherited from my mother (and in turn from her father). Their genes are the upside of lean, with the corresponding downside of hard to put on size and Raynaud's (poor circulation). Still on the whole more good than bad from mostly getting genes from mum's side of the family. Never an issue finding a vein if need one for a needle.
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Got a decent tax return back
Sold a couple of things, reinvested big time with ATX stuff with a particular build in mind, definitely recommend, worth paying up the current day inflated premium on.
My plate loaded lat pulldown just absolutely shits over smaller cheaper models, my model is 70x70mm 11 gauge steel and mainly uses M16 hardware in key construction areas (M12 elsewhere), costs $1450 before shipping but well worth it, everything is an upgrade than a more budget model, more range of motion, better weight carriage system/guide rods, better weight capacity, weighs about 90kgs it barely moves, massive footrests for rows on the floor. Budget options may be about $500 but they'll be 50x50mm steel held together by M10 hardware, weigh like 40kgs and will have tiny ROMs and weight capacities.
Also bought these squat stands with jammer arms, will buy more attachments for the squat stands in due course, but the big pull with these is that they're easy to move around, can wheel them outside for OHPs and they'll likely be good enough to train out of whenever I part with my power rack (I've given up with that particular brand, they won't upgrade their line and there's not much on the market in terms of 3rd parties attachments that are compatible unless I pay huge $$$ from small American fabricators, I felt it wasn't worth it and ATX fit the bill for what I want to achieve. The jammer arms are ok for chest exercises (once I can reinforce the stands with the squat braces I'll start using bands and that should improve the strength curve), but shoulder exercises feel really good with them, hopefully rows and shrugs will be decent too once I get around to doing them
I kinda want a mobile setup where I can easily move things around, but have a heap of training options where I can train every body part effectively and not need to go back to gym ever again, these ATX purchases are also bought in mind where as a renter I will not have to sell crucial pieces whenever I move, I might part with some free weights or something (my dumbbell set or power rack are probably obvious sells some day), but my new stuff can be whacked in a spare room or smaller garage and I'll still be able to get decent workouts in with a little bit of improvisation and setup time.
Next purchases will likely be an attachment bench, with bench attachments and a few things for those squat stands, then I'll sit back and see if the power rack is worth having still or not.
Don't see many people do it but this is a great tip imo.
Lol at him just shutting down JC with some common sense.
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Have you tried kipping pull ups?
Don't let me having a wardrobe chock full of Reebok gear fool you, I'm not falling for any of this crossfit stuff!
Dave Palumbo translated this to say that Walker isn't in good enough shape to place high
'Nick Walker Is Out of the 2024 Mr. Olympia
'Coach Matt Jansen feels Walker's body is not ready for the stage.
https://barbend.com/nick-walker-out-2024-mr-olympia/
"We’re not afraid to fail. I feel is in the best interest of Nick not to step on stage. His body is not operating like it needs to."
Walker showed emotion when he acknowledged it was not an easy decision to make, but, ultimately, the best one for him.
"My body just said, ‘I need a break. I need to relax.’ That was it. I refuse to step onstage with anything less than my best."
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'Nick Walker Is Out of the 2024 Mr. Olympia
'Coach Matt Jansen feels Walker's body is not ready for the stage.
https://barbend.com/nick-walker-out-2024-mr-olympia/
"We’re not afraid to fail. I feel is in the best interest of Nick not to step on stage. His body is not operating like it needs to."
Walker showed emotion when he acknowledged it was not an easy decision to make, but, ultimately, the best one for him.
"My body just said, ‘I need a break. I need to relax.’ That was it. I refuse to step onstage with anything less than my best."
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when you ask someone how much longer they’ll be using the squat rack and they reply they have one more set:
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Yep, that’s PB’s under comp conditions, gym PB’s were:
S - 232.5kg
B - 165kg (I had to be told to go outside as I wanted this loaded for my third, but my potential pec tear has been known about for roughly 8 weeks, and the plan was always to hit the nationals qualifier and get out of there with no further injury.
I had a scan about 8 weeks ago, the report said tendinopathy, but tendons don’t bleed and I have a lot of blood around my pec minor where it hurts. Doctor wanted another scan done at SKG/PRC instead of iMed as their machines are a bit outdated apparently.
I felt good and did ask but my handler told me to leave the area and let the attempt time out! Will have a crack at bench nationals I think. Will see what the scan says today.)
D - 275kg
+42.5kg comp PB, can’t complain.
I paid for a recap video by the videographer, will post when it comes in.
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Finished a cycle of J&T but didn’t like doing PR attempts all the time in those back off sets and too much changing of plates. Just burnt out over time. Really liking the general gainz approach instead.
Anyone know about it? It’s basically let’s say you hit a 6RM so now your goal is getting 12 reps of volume. So 4x3 sets with same weight. You slowly increase volume over time then when comfortable move up in weight or RM attempt.
Anyway my question is how well do you think this applies to dumbbell exercises (lunges and upper body presses)?
Shouldn’t go too low with rope with DB incline bench right? So say if you hit 6rm, then 4x3, reps too low right?
You can go higher though, i.e. 12 reps then 4x6.
Could change it up and stick with 3x10 or whatever but it’s fun to do one heavy set with a new weight then back off the reps.
I don’t really like doing more than one PR set with the same exercise. This is what I’ve noticed about GZCL/J&T.
Of course for curls and stuff I try and aim for about 15 reps then do something like 3x10 after. Would not do sets of 3 or 4 reps for movements like those.
My instinct tells me 3 rep sets shouldn’t be too much of an issue when doing dumbbell benching etc. cause if I go up a weight I’m probably gonna hit around 6 reps at first so then I’d do 4x3 and probably move to to 6x3.
I find I don’t have to rest as much with lower reps too whereas higher reps tend to burn me when I step away from interval training on the bike for a while haha.
Edit: at the end of the day I know not to overthink and to customise. My main lift can be pushed up to going for a 10rm and so on. And with t2 I can go for a 14rm and instead of doing half sets I might do 3x10 (so less than 4 sets if 3/4 or 2/3).
That’s the beauty of it. I’m working over time on moving shit out back and setting up a rack and pull up bar so I can get the most out of my workouts.
Anyone know about it? It’s basically let’s say you hit a 6RM so now your goal is getting 12 reps of volume. So 4x3 sets with same weight. You slowly increase volume over time then when comfortable move up in weight or RM attempt.
Anyway my question is how well do you think this applies to dumbbell exercises (lunges and upper body presses)?
Shouldn’t go too low with rope with DB incline bench right? So say if you hit 6rm, then 4x3, reps too low right?
You can go higher though, i.e. 12 reps then 4x6.
Could change it up and stick with 3x10 or whatever but it’s fun to do one heavy set with a new weight then back off the reps.
I don’t really like doing more than one PR set with the same exercise. This is what I’ve noticed about GZCL/J&T.
Of course for curls and stuff I try and aim for about 15 reps then do something like 3x10 after. Would not do sets of 3 or 4 reps for movements like those.
My instinct tells me 3 rep sets shouldn’t be too much of an issue when doing dumbbell benching etc. cause if I go up a weight I’m probably gonna hit around 6 reps at first so then I’d do 4x3 and probably move to to 6x3.
I find I don’t have to rest as much with lower reps too whereas higher reps tend to burn me when I step away from interval training on the bike for a while haha.
Edit: at the end of the day I know not to overthink and to customise. My main lift can be pushed up to going for a 10rm and so on. And with t2 I can go for a 14rm and instead of doing half sets I might do 3x10 (so less than 4 sets if 3/4 or 2/3).
That’s the beauty of it. I’m working over time on moving shit out back and setting up a rack and pull up bar so I can get the most out of my workouts.
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Anyone else have throat pain after lifting? I’ve noticed it happens to me a couple times.
Hurts to swallow and when I sneeze. Coughing aggravates it, too.
It’s not like a sore throat you get when you’re getting a cold, it’s more like a strain kind of soreness.
At the moment it’s on the right side just underneath my neck. Doesn’t hurt when I move my head around.
I’ll get a check up if it persists but maybe I need to back off the heavy sets for a while.
Knowing me, breathing, technique, warm up etc not right. I’ll proceed with caution.
Hurts to swallow and when I sneeze. Coughing aggravates it, too.
It’s not like a sore throat you get when you’re getting a cold, it’s more like a strain kind of soreness.
At the moment it’s on the right side just underneath my neck. Doesn’t hurt when I move my head around.
I’ll get a check up if it persists but maybe I need to back off the heavy sets for a while.
Knowing me, breathing, technique, warm up etc not right. I’ll proceed with caution.
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Time to buy a gym pin young man
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My motivation for strength training is at an all time low at the moment. Just cant stand the gym environment. I think it comes down to being around other people and not having a particularly specific goal to work towards. As opposed to running where I can go by myself, have a specific goal and ongoing plan to work against. And I can track my progress with stats.
How do you all stay motivated to lift weights? Do you have set goals and plans?
Maybe I need to start looking at getting some proper equipment to work out at home or getting involved in some sort of PT sessions.
How do you all stay motivated to lift weights? Do you have set goals and plans?
Maybe I need to start looking at getting some proper equipment to work out at home or getting involved in some sort of PT sessions.
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I've literally answered this exact question you've asked before
It is no different to running. You do that by yourself, you lift weights by yourself. Every stat you keep for running/times keep it for lifting/weight. All you are doing is trying to do more next week/month/whatever. Instead of getting faster, you're getting stronger
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Sorry I completely missed your reply.
Are the apps out there that help track this do you know? Or do you do pen and paper?
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Lol - I completely missed this sorry.
I personally just do it in my head, I'm not particularly serious. I rock up, move shit around for 45 mins and leave. Just making sure I'm doing heavier over time
Just google 'progressive overload tips' or something to get a more technical answer and yeah there are apps but I cannot recommend one. Assume app store search will pop options up for you though
