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I am a BIG MAN, Yes I am, and I've got TWO Big Guns!

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    WeaverWeaver Who are you? What do you want?Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    nobody ever says a word to me at the gym unless it's somebody I already know. For instance, my neighbors across the street & their kids use the same gym as me.

    Weaver on
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    celandinecelandine Registered User regular
    edited April 2009

    I saw the girl who weighed at around 110 pounds and did 140 for bench press today. She moved up to benching 155. Just a little old normal looking girl at 5'4" get rough and tough under the bench bar. She's really nice but when she's in the weight room she turns into a pit bull. She's also really cute.

    Goddamn that is inspiring.

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    pinenut_canarypinenut_canary Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    My goal now is to have my girlfriend be able to do that. Honestly though I admit that I was turned on by her moving huge amounts of weight.

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    Shazkar ShadowstormShazkar Shadowstorm Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    I am officially done with 8 weeks of faggoting
    Week 9 tomorrow

    Here
    We GOOOOOOOO

    Shazkar Shadowstorm on
    poo
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    the wookthe wook Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    my knee is still barking at me, so I once again forwent squats in my leg day. in their stead, i added straight-legged deadlifts, to really thrash my hamstrings after conventional deadlifts. I went through a planned progression of deadlifts, than basically just continually upped the weight on straight-legged deadlifts to find a working range

    deadlifts

    1x10 @ 275
    1x5 @ 365
    4x3 @ 435

    straight-legged deadlifts

    1x10 @ 145
    1x10 @ 195
    1x8 @ 245
    1x5 @ 295
    1x3 @ 345
    1x1 @ 365 - i would be forced to say this was more of a partial rep

    my hips just fucking ache right now

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    the wookthe wook Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    pic time
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    0407097.jpg

    essentially the same pic with different lighting

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    Peter EbelPeter Ebel CopenhagenRegistered User regular
    edited April 2009
    The longest snow board.

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    Fuck off and die.
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    the wookthe wook Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    heh

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    BasilBasil Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    God damn wook that is good work.

    Every time your back looks just a little scarier.

    Basil on
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    MikeRyuMikeRyu Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    There's such a big difference in your back and hips from the first pictures you posted Wook.

    I think I need to look into more strength based training. Right now I do 5X5 on my big lifts but I don't know how I should approach three rep or one rep sets. I don't have a spotter so I'm even sure if I should.

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    BasilBasil Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    Oh gosh, partial failure on a one rep can be hell to get out of without injury even with a spotter. Get one. It's a fantastic feeling when you do em, though.

    After a max you will fear no lesser weight.

    Even if technically you'd already have a pretty good idea of what you needn't fear once you've cuddled up to your three and two. But that's no fun.

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    MikeRyuMikeRyu Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    Yeah I'd love to have a training partner but I don't know anyone who is interested. Everyone I know looks at me with bewilderment in their eyes when I talk about weight lifting.

    You should see the reactions I get when I'm eating a can of tuna.

    "You're eating the tuna but you don't like it?"

    "Yes."

    "Then why do you eat it?"

    "Because it's a cheap lean source of protein."

    "That's crazy"

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    TubeTube Registered User admin
    edited April 2009
    The absolute worst thing I ever did for my training was get a training partner.

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    MikeRyuMikeRyu Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    I guess it depends on if they're actually motivated because otherwise it can be a drag.

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    Dublo7Dublo7 Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    I just ate my first bowl of pasta that I've had in months. Dear god, that felt good, especially after a workout.

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    DynagripDynagrip Break me a million hearts HoustonRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited April 2009
    Weaver wrote: »
    nobody ever says a word to me at the gym unless it's somebody I already know. For instance, my neighbors across the street & their kids use the same gym as me.

    there is apparently some sort of background gossip about me at the gym. It's kind of weird.

    Dynagrip on
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    mastmanmastman Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    Dynagrip wrote: »
    Weaver wrote: »
    nobody ever says a word to me at the gym unless it's somebody I already know. For instance, my neighbors across the street & their kids use the same gym as me.

    there is apparently some sort of background gossip about me at the gym. It's kind of weird.

    hopefully you terrify everyone with big heavy lifts and they think you're some kind of monster

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    TubeTube Registered User admin
    edited April 2009
    MikeRyu wrote: »
    I guess it depends on if they're actually motivated because otherwise it can be a drag.

    It was a fucking horrendous drag. I didn't actually realise it for a while but all he did was annoy me. It's completely killed any desire I have to lift, which is actually a good thing right now because I don't have the money to be buying a lot of food or supplements.

    Tube on
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    Shazkar ShadowstormShazkar Shadowstorm Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    ugh woke up, feel like vomiting, err

    this may affect my workout

    Shazkar Shadowstorm on
    poo
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    DrZiplockDrZiplock Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    My gym is running a special this week.

    One dollar to join and then ten dollars a month after.

    The place was fucking packed this morning. Jerks.

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    Dead LegendDead Legend Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    MikeRyu wrote: »
    I guess it depends on if they're actually motivated because otherwise it can be a drag.

    It was a fucking horrendous drag. I didn't actually realise it for a while but all he did was annoy me. It's completely killed any desire I have to lift, which is actually a good thing right now because I don't have the money to be buying a lot of food or supplements.

    hey tube how does it feel to let other people set your moods for you

    womanly?

    yeah i bet

    Dead Legend on
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    IskanderIskander Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    Man, tuna is fucking tasty..

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    GafotoGafoto Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    Iskander wrote: »
    Man, tuna is fucking tasty..

    Once you cover up the taste enough so that you can't taste it, it's ok. I guess.

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    hectorsehectorse Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    The absolute worst thing I ever did for my training was get a training partner.

    I got 1 partner and 3 initiates.

    I agree it can be a drag some times, but teaching people stuff helps me a lot too.

    But it also depends on if they are eager to learn, I wouldn't take somebody that can't listen to the gym with me.

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    Dr. FrenchensteinDr. Frenchenstein Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    DrZiplock wrote: »
    My gym is running a special this week.

    One dollar to join and then ten dollars a month after.

    The place was fucking packed this morning. Jerks.

    Planet Fitness? I keep seeing those commercials, but i have no idea where one is near me. I'm pretty happy with my gym for the most part.

    Defender, are you usually alone in the weight room? If my partners not there, i'll usually just ask a random to spot me for a set. i've never had anyone refuse.

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    DrZiplockDrZiplock Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    DrZiplock wrote: »
    My gym is running a special this week.

    One dollar to join and then ten dollars a month after.

    The place was fucking packed this morning. Jerks.

    Planet Fitness? I keep seeing those commercials, but i have no idea where one is near me. I'm pretty happy with my gym for the most part.

    Yep.

    It's great for the price you pay. I'm pretty damned happy with it.

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    celandinecelandine Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    Progress pic...
    I'm not the Wook, but there are back muscles!

    (Kinda NSFW)
    xelowy.jpg

    celandine on
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    http://numberblog.wordpress.com/
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    mastmanmastman Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    That's a good thing, The Wook 500 is a monster.

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    Dead LegendDead Legend Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    under "images you'll also enjoy", a horse is pictured. that's a good thing, cause they're strong and graceful creatures.

    good work, celandine.

    Dead Legend on
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    PeenPeen Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    Iskander wrote: »
    Man, tuna is fucking tasty..

    Hi5!!

    Also, looking good there Celandine, keep up the good work!

    Peen on
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    JohnnyCacheJohnnyCache Starting Defense Place at the tableRegistered User regular
    edited April 2009
    celandine wrote: »
    Progress pic...
    I'm not the Wook, but there are back muscles!

    (Kinda NSFW)
    xelowy.jpg

    You are developing kind of a female shape there you might want to work on that

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    JohnnyCacheJohnnyCache Starting Defense Place at the tableRegistered User regular
    edited April 2009
    MikeRyu wrote: »
    I guess it depends on if they're actually motivated because otherwise it can be a drag.

    It was a fucking horrendous drag. I didn't actually realise it for a while but all he did was annoy me. It's completely killed any desire I have to lift, which is actually a good thing right now because I don't have the money to be buying a lot of food or supplements.


    Tube

    really man

    I can't afford sups so I'm not going to lift?

    That's not you talking.

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    pinenut_canarypinenut_canary Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    MikeRyu wrote: »
    I guess it depends on if they're actually motivated because otherwise it can be a drag.

    It was a fucking horrendous drag. I didn't actually realise it for a while but all he did was annoy me. It's completely killed any desire I have to lift, which is actually a good thing right now because I don't have the money to be buying a lot of food or supplements.


    You are developing kind of a female shape there you might want to work on that

    do you see what i did there.

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    Shazkar ShadowstormShazkar Shadowstorm Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    my bench was failingly terrible today and i couldnt do what i did last week

    however i moved up to big boy plates on squats which is good and my form was good which is good

    Shazkar Shadowstorm on
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    celandinecelandine Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    celandine wrote: »
    Progress pic...
    I'm not the Wook, but there are back muscles!

    (Kinda NSFW)
    xelowy.jpg

    You are developing kind of a female shape there you might want to work on that

    I'm confused... "female shape" meaning bad or good? (I'm always willing to work.)

    Tomorrow I learn front squats.

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    http://numberblog.wordpress.com/
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    hectorsehectorse Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    celandine wrote: »
    celandine wrote: »
    Progress pic...
    I'm not the Wook, but there are back muscles!

    (Kinda NSFW)
    xelowy.jpg

    You are developing kind of a female shape there you might want to work on that

    I'm confused... "female shape" meaning bad or good? (I'm always willing to work.)

    Tomorrow I learn front squats.

    Your sarcasm meter is off

    Front squats are nice good

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    TheRealBadgerTheRealBadger Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    Ugh, I struggled through chest work today. Posted good numbers but it just felt really tough. For the bench I managed to crank out

    12x60
    12x80
    5x90
    3x95

    So I think I'm only a few weeks off hitting 100, which I haven't done in a long time. Am really enjoying how my gym is going right now. Had our opening rugby game of the season on Saturday and felt great. Played a full 80min in the front row and even managed to nab myself a try (which was my first in 40-ish games for that particular team).

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    DefenderDefender Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    MikeRyu wrote: »
    I guess it depends on if they're actually motivated because otherwise it can be a drag.

    It was a fucking horrendous drag. I didn't actually realise it for a while but all he did was annoy me. It's completely killed any desire I have to lift, which is actually a good thing right now because I don't have the money to be buying a lot of food or supplements.

    That suuuuuucks.

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    DefenderDefender Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    celandine wrote: »
    Progress pic...
    I'm not the Wook, but there are back muscles!

    (Kinda NSFW)
    xelowy.jpg

    You are developing kind of a female shape there you might want to work on that

    Jesus.

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    celandinecelandine Registered User regular
    edited April 2009
    Thanks, all! Two more:
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    Yes, the room is messy; I'll get to it as soon as I get out from under my mountain of work.

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    http://numberblog.wordpress.com/
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