GforGallo Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Trying out stronglifts at the moment. Onto work out 4 and doing cardio with it. Can't see any difference now, but I'm getting through the weight increases. Overhead press is a killer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Trying out stronglifts at the moment. Onto work out 4 and doing cardio with it. Can't see any difference now, but I'm getting through the weight increases. Overhead press is a killer though. It'll take time. Do you do any accessory work along with the 5x5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GforGallo Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 It'll take time. Do you do any accessory work along with the 5x5? I'm sure it'll take a good six weeks or so to see any sort of results. That's what I'm hoping anyway. No I don't do any accessory work with it - yet. May do so depending on if I hit plateaus or if I don't feel like there's any results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOak88 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I'm sure it'll take a good six weeks or so to see any sort of results. That's what I'm hoping anyway. No I don't do any accessory work with it - yet. May do so depending on if I hit plateaus or if I don't feel like there's any results. So are you literally just doing the 'big lifts'? If so, I would add in some accessory work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 So are you literally just doing the 'big lifts'? If so, I would add in some accessory work Agree, otherwise it is essentially a strength routine which will still give some muscle - but high rep accessory work will give more hypertrophy. Making a total assumption here that this is what you were aiming for. Even for strength I'd do accessory work with it, look to reduce and drop it once the big lifts become really tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GforGallo Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) So are you literally just doing the 'big lifts'? If so, I would add in some accessory workYes at this moment in time. Tbh, although I'm not a total idiot, I'm not massively sure what I'm doing. I'm not looking to add huge amounts of size or anything, but perhaps you can recommend some accessories? Any advice gratefully received. Edited June 7, 2016 by GforGallo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GforGallo Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Agree, otherwise it is essentially a strength routine which will still give some muscle - but high rep accessory work will give more hypertrophy. Making a total assumption here that this is what you were aiming for. Even for strength I'd do accessory work with it, look to reduce and drop it once the big lifts become really tough. See below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOak88 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Yes at this moment in time. Tbh, although I'm not a total idiot, I'm not massively sure what I'm doing. I'm not looking to add huge amounts of size or anything, but perhaps you can recommend some accessories? Any advice gratefully received. Chest - incline dumbbell press, chest press machine Shoulders - lateral raises, hang and cleans Back - lat pull down, seated row machine Legs - leg press, hamstring curls Arms - barbell curls, close grip bench. Just examples of obvious accessory work you could do. Tailor it to the exercises you like. Assuming your doing 4-5 sets of your big lift per workout, add in 8-10 sets of your accessory stuff. Rep range is up to you, but 8-12 would probably be the most sensible approach to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Chest - incline dumbbell press, chest press machine Shoulders - lateral raises, hang and cleans Back - lat pull down, seated row machine Legs - leg press, hamstring curls Arms - barbell curls, close grip bench. Just examples of obvious accessory work you could do. Tailor it to the exercises you like. Assuming your doing 4-5 sets of your big lift per workout, add in 8-10 sets of your accessory stuff. Rep range is up to you, but 8-12 would probably be the most sensible approach to start Few others I'd recommend For chest I'd say a fly movement like dumbell flyes or cable flyes to avoid to many pressing movements. Back - Bent Over Rows, Chins Arms - Dips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Sausage Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Loving the exercise just now. 3x 90 minute sessions during the week. Back/shoulders, chest, legs. Do a 7-10k run (aim for 4min/km) and a 20mi cycle (aim for 15mph) on the non gym days. Then one weekend day is a 50-60mi cycle with some friends and my fianc?e. Usually cycle out to a cafe, have some dirty scran, then head home. Diet is around 2500-3000kCal a day, avoiding refined sugars and basically eating really clean. Have one cheat day when we cycle, because I'm burning around 3500kCal a ride, so can eat what I want! 6 weeks to the wedding, in pretty good shape and just looking for that final push to get that 6pack!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aussieh Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Yeah I've got Huntly Strongest Man u90kg on 30th April and then I'm doing Hertfordshire Strongest Man novices on 5th June so been busy practicing events and getting stronger last few weeks A mate of mine is doing the same, he is taking a year to build up and do a practice run diet and then going for first timers in 2 years if he sticks to it. How'd you get on?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 How'd you get on?. The Huntly comp got cancelled. Did Herts and placed 5th, competed in an open weight competition weighing 90kg so v pleased with that. Competing again end of this month in Stockton-on-Tees. Again no weight restrictions but events are all lighter so hopefully do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 The Huntly comp got cancelled. Did Herts and placed 5th, competed in an open weight competition weighing 90kg so v pleased with that. Competing again end of this month in Stockton-on-Tees. Again no weight restrictions but events are all lighter so hopefully do well. Good Luck, and well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Good Luck, and well done. Thanks. Hopefully place top 3 in this next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RS86 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 How's everone been finding training in this weather? Humidity in the gym has been brutal for me, bring back winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 How's everone been finding training in this weather? Humidity in the gym has been brutal for me, bring back winter Train at 6am but even at that time it's pretty warm at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 How's everone been finding training in this weather? Humidity in the gym has been brutal for me, bring back winter Fat and auld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Train at 6am but even at that time it's pretty warm at the moment. I'm sweating before I have even started at the moment, bit of a nightmare. Still getting it done though Fat and auld. I'm not that fat and I'm still under 30 ya cheeky bas . Take it you've still not found the motivation to get back to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 First injury in a while yesterday, pulled something in my lat/rear delt when deadlifting. Typical I am competing this coming Sunday but just going to rest it until then and hopefully be nothing major Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I'm sweating before I have even started at the moment, bit of a nightmare. Still getting it done though I'm not that fat and I'm still under 30 ya cheeky bas . Take it you've still not found the motivation to get back to it? I meant me. Injuries bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I meant me. Injuries bud. I know I was kidding lol. Nightmare eh, can't be easy older you get as I find recovering is getting harder all the time for me tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I'm trying to get back into shape after quitting smoking. I've been doing a mixture of swimming and going on the exercise bike. Today I managed 14km in 29:34 on the bike. Being honest, am I dreadfully unfit? (I was sweating an absolute bucket load) What should I aim for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 I'm trying to get back into shape after quitting smoking. I've been doing a mixture of swimming and going on the exercise bike. Today I managed 14km in 29:34 on the bike. Being honest, am I dreadfully unfit? (I was sweating an absolute bucket load) What should I aim for? Just see what you can do in 30 minutes, and aim to beat your distance every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 No squats or deadlifts for me for a few weeks now, tore ligaments in my ankle on Sunday Will use it as a chance to get my bench press numbers up instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 No squats or deadlifts for me for a few weeks now, tore ligaments in my ankle on Sunday Will use it as a chance to get my bench press numbers up instead Hope its not as bad as it sounds, bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Hope its not as bad as it sounds, bud. Was a bloody sore one. Last event in comp and was pushing to win it cos I had already won 2 out of 4 events and took 3rd in another. Was on course to set a fast time, 80kg duckwalk about 4m away from finishing and I tumbled and rolled on my ankle. Recovered and got it over the line but that just made it worse I think. Wasn't happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Was a bloody sore one. Last event in comp and was pushing to win it cos I had already won 2 out of 4 events and took 3rd in another. Was on course to set a fast time, 80kg duckwalk about 4m away from finishing and I tumbled and rolled on my ankle. Recovered and got it over the line but that just made it worse I think. Wasn't happy nightmare. Did you win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 nightmare. Did you win? No. Did terrible in the sled drag so came down to that event. Despite the fall I got 4th but I was gutted tbh lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyowalnut Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Anyone train regularly in a crossfit gym? Just interested in hearing the experience people have had. I've booked 4 PT sessions with a crossfit gym to give it a shot. I'm pretty knowledgeable about training systems and technique but I want to sample it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Anyone train regularly in a crossfit gym? Just interested in hearing the experience people have had. I've booked 4 PT sessions with a crossfit gym to give it a shot. I'm pretty knowledgeable about training systems and technique but I want to sample it! I train in a strongman gym so it's basically the same thing, just lighter weights and more reps for crossfit. I'm sure you'll enjoy. Not something I have ever fancied personally but it is good for all round fitness, good mixture of strength, cardio, speed and endurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyeyespy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Any recommendations on powder drinks when too busy for meals. One which is full of nutrients but good for weight loss? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyeyespy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Any recommendations on powder drinks when too busy for meals. One which is full of nutrients but good for weight loss? Thanks I've started some cardio so which powder would be appropriate Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Any recommendations on powder drinks when too busy for meals. One which is full of nutrients but good for weight loss? Thanks As a meal replacement I use Huel with a scoop of whey mixed in. Best nutrient profile I have seen in a mrp powder. Reducing calories is good for weight loss, there are a lot of supplements that offer "fat burning" and "diet protein" etc but it's generally a lot of shit tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Yes at this moment in time. Tbh, although I'm not a total idiot, I'm not massively sure what I'm doing. I'm not looking to add huge amounts of size or anything, but perhaps you can recommend some accessories? Any advice gratefully received. I'm looking forward to seeing how good or bad Kevin levrone is at The Mr Olympia this weekend. I hope Phil gets beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Snake Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Ken what's shite. Having shite genes for bodybuilding. Before anyone starts, I'm of course not saying genetics are everything - far from it. Diet and training of course play an absolutely huge role in gaining muscle, no doubt about it. But it's just so ****ing demoralising growing up as a skinny-fat guy, putting in the effort to eat at a caloric surplus everyday and training hard for years, with minimal gains. Then you see mates that have never trained a day in their life. Yet they have broad shoulders, massive arms and generally better conditioned than I ever will be. It's just really hard to stay motivated when people clearly have an advantage in this game. No one can tell me for a second that, if everyone trained the same, weighed the same and ate at a carbolic surplus, we would gain muscle at the same rate. We wouldn't, and that's where genetics come into it, they play a massive role on bodybuiding and, arguably, influence growth more important than diet and training alone. Anyway, rant over. Just having a hard time staying motivated these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Ken what's shite. Having shite genes for bodybuilding. Before anyone starts, I'm of course not saying genetics are everything - far from it. Diet and training of course play an absolutely huge role in gaining muscle, no doubt about it. But it's just so ******* demoralising growing up as a skinny-fat guy, putting in the effort to eat at a caloric surplus everyday and training hard for years, with minimal gains. Then you see mates that have never trained a day in their life. Yet they have broad shoulders, massive arms and generally better conditioned than I ever will be. It's just really hard to stay motivated when people clearly have an advantage in this game. No one can tell me for a second that, if everyone trained the same, weighed the same and ate at a carbolic surplus, we would gain muscle at the same rate. We wouldn't, and that's where genetics come into it, they play a massive role on bodybuiding and, arguably, influence growth more important than diet and training alone. Anyway, rant over. Just having a hard time staying motivated these days. How do you train? When you say calorific surplus so have you been getting fatter? My genetics aren't great, I will never have visible abs (apart from one time when I boxed around 12 years ago and got lesn very briefly) and no longer care to. When I started out I was a stick, now I'm over 200lb at 5' 8. My diet isn't the best but it is consistent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I'm looking forward to seeing how good or bad Kevin levrone is at The Mr Olympia this weekend. I hope Phil gets beat. First time I have looked forward to a Mr O in recent years, Levrone is looking immense. 52 years old too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 First time I have looked forward to a Mr O in recent years, Levrone is looking immense. 52 years old too!Inspired my 43 yr old fat ass to get back yesterday. Strength has gone, its gonnae take a wee while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aussieh Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 CBS sports showing the Olympia from 2017. Going mainstream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Phil Heath 6x champion. He Equals the Great Dorian Yates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Phil Heath 6x champion. He Equals the Great Dorian Yates. Walked it. Looked unreal this year. Pics I saw in the build up I wasn't sure. Was v impressed with Roelly Winklaar this year Levrone looked better at the press conference. Legs were way off. Still amazing though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Walked it. Looked unreal this year. Pics I saw in the build up I wasn't sure. Was v impressed with Roelly Winklaar this year Levrone looked better at the press conference. Legs were way off. Still amazing though! Agree, but it needs kai back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Agree, but it needs kai back. He won't go back after last years carry on. He dominated the Arnold's this year though. Tbh they won't ever let him win anyway since he boned a grapefruit on video to make money to fund his bodybuilding dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 He won't go back after last years carry on. He dominated the Arnold's this year though. Tbh they won't ever let him win anyway since he boned a grapefruit on video to make money to fund his bodybuilding dream Probably. Arnold's been trolling him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Snake Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Where in Edinburgh can I do classes that specialise in Olympic-style weightlifting? I've noticed a few Crossfit gyms do it (one in Murrayfield), but it seems fairly pricey. Or am I best just teaching myself at a Puregym? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Where in Edinburgh can I do classes that specialise in Olympic-style weightlifting? I've noticed a few Crossfit gyms do it (one in Murrayfield), but it seems fairly pricey. Or am I best just teaching myself at a Puregym? The guy who owns one of the gyms I go to specialises in Olympic weightlifting and goes round training coaches. He's in Edinburgh quite a bit. I'll ask him where he suggests next time I see him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Where in Edinburgh can I do classes that specialise in Olympic-style weightlifting? I've noticed a few Crossfit gyms do it (one in Murrayfield), but it seems fairly pricey. Or am I best just teaching myself at a Puregym? Energy gym at Craiglockhart worth looking into. Crossfit classes there would give intro to Oly lifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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