BG Fitness Fanatics II: We Work Out

[Hushigoshi]

Well he just said a few so might not need much. I mean is a few 10-20? Cause that is easy. But yeah if he wants to do like 50 he better call Kenny Loggins

[Wulfgang]

nigga wot? I thought u were way taller than me

lolno; t-rex arms help with the 140% BW bench load

[BerenTebogo]

Just don't... drop the dumbbells to the floor from your shoulders? Bring them down from your shoulders to your hips with control like a normal person, and then if anything, lower them to the floor like a romanian dead lift to work on more hamstring and glute strength?

Also, positioning dumbbells on your shoulders is similar (but not quite like), a barbell front squat. That's why it feels different compared to a squat with a barbell on your back. You're going to "snap shit up" only if you're doing too much weight. This is a perfectly acceptable and good exercise that actually promotes thoracic mobility, ankle and hip mobility, core strength, and proper hamstring engagement for knee tracking.

Yeah I would never drop them lol, that's my apartment floor. Just like the higher chance of massive of shit moments like if I get a massive cramp or something and forget not to kill myself while dealing with it. It's not something I'm ACTUALLY worried about until I go up to dumbbell weights that I can't control well with my arms / shoulders by themselves.

[Squah]

Anyone have any suggestions for some core work? I work to exhaustion for sets of leg raises/incline sit ups/landmine 180s etc but I'm never sore afterwards (like on the drive home or the day after)

I'm 5'9, 140lb with low-ish bodyfat but I want more ab definition lol

I'm hitting all my other goals, 1RM bench@200, squat@300, deadlift almost 350 but the girlies like dem abs yo

[BerenTebogo]

Anyone have any suggestions for some core work? I work to exhaustion for sets of leg raises/incline sit ups/landmine 180s etc but I'm never sore afterwards (like on the drive home or the day after)

I'm 5'9, 140lb with low-ish bodyfat but I want more ab definition lol

I'm hitting all my other goals, 1RM bench@200, squat@300, deadlift almost 350 but the girlies like dem abs yo

If you DL/squat that much and do that much ab work it sounds, to me, like the only place for you to go is dehydration land. Beauty is pain.

If it's any consolation, I really doubt a small change to ab definition is gonna snag you some snatch you weren't already snagging.

[Squah]

RIP

[Gustave]

Anyone have any suggestions for some core work? I work to exhaustion for sets of leg raises/incline sit ups/landmine 180s etc but I'm never sore afterwards (like on the drive home or the day after)

I'm 5'9, 140lb with low-ish bodyfat but I want more ab definition lol

I'm hitting all my other goals, 1RM bench@200, squat@300, deadlift almost 350 but the girlies like dem abs yo

5'9 140, you prob need some more mass to help make them pop. You said lowish bodyfat, what does that mean? Do you have calipers?

[Gustave]

try bulgarian split squats - you can hold dumbbells at your side or one heavier dumbbell in front of you. last time I was without squat rack access for a few months I switched to those

^ Seconded.

[Hushigoshi]

5'9 140, you prob need some more mass to help make them pop. You said lowish bodyfat, what does that mean? Do you have calipers?

5'9, 140lbs I'm picturing something like old school BJ Penn, and not picturing 145lb Conor McGregor.

I'd suggest doing a body recomposition and eat in a caloric surplus to put on another 5-10 lbs of muscle while shedding whatever adipose fat your body will allow you to lose.

In other news, haven't lifted in since January due to a toe injury (turf toes fucking sucks and takes forever to heal). Squatted today and hit a new PR for a triple.

https://instagram.com/p/BFMxfLvANNK/

[Gustave]

Nice Hush. I dropped off the bandwagon almost 2 years ago. Gained a bunch of weight. I'm going on 15 weeks back and almost back to the same strength and endurance I was. I got some hella before and afters coming. It's gonna be something like a 215-220 18-20% bf to 195-200 10% or less.

[Jefe]

Who was asking for protein? anyway, here's the protein I use. No flavour or sugar whatsoever.

[Guitarman]

^What I use as well. Love it.

[Ratatapa]

Best way to burn tummy fat at home, without paying gym or for materials? (like weights etc)

thanks

[Moss]

Best way to burn tummy fat at home, without paying gym or for materials? (like weights etc)

thanks

eat at a caloric deficit. do prison workout

[jacobs67]

http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/natur...2#.VzJTXJdVY_J

This is the protein I use. Tastes exactly like a blue gatorade to me. It's 100% pure so 0 carbs, 0 sugar, 0 fat, just 40g of protein and water. Very tasty and refreshing after a workout. Oh and it's lactose-free (for those who are sensitive to the lactose in regular whey) It's pretty convenient and since it's so smooth and clear it goes down like you'd drink a bottle of gatorade and doesn't leave you feeling bloated or anything

[Ratatapa]

eat at a caloric deficit. do prison workout

Thanks

[Guitarman]

http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/natur...2#.VzJTXJdVY_J

This is the protein I use. Tastes exactly like a blue gatorade to me. It's 100% pure so 0 carbs, 0 sugar, 0 fat, just 40g of protein and water. Very tasty and refreshing after a workout. Oh and it's lactose-free (for those who are sensitive to the lactose in regular whey) It's pretty convenient and since it's so smooth and clear it goes down like you'd drink a bottle of gatorade and doesn't leave you feeling bloated or anything

Tried it just now on your recommendation. Still tastes like cough syrup, but less so than other protein drinks. Has that thick viscousness that you can't get around, and nothing hides the flavor of BCAA's. Not terrible, however. Not worth the $6.

[Jefe]

Go vegan for a month and you'll lose all kindz of fatz and gainz. The gargantuan amounts of food I had to consume to meet my daily caloric intake (3k) was insane.

[jacobs67]

Tried it just now on your recommendation. Still tastes like cough syrup, but less so than other protein drinks. Has that thick viscousness that you can't get around, and nothing hides the flavor of BCAA's. Not terrible, however. Not worth the $6.

Aww, sorry to hear. I guess the taste is an individual thing, I love it personally, but my palette may be less discerning. Did you drink it ice cold?
I buy it in bulk so it comes out $3.92/each for me and I get it shipped for free

[BerenTebogo]

Coming off a bout of pretty serious depression (happens intermittently with me) which ended my longest streak of continuous gym-ing in my entire life. Thankfully I'm still pretty much in shape and only really need to lose the same last 10lbs I wanted to lose a year ago, so that's good. Problem is that now that I am 100% done with school, unless I start getting out and doing stuff and keeping busy and my brain occupied I'm gonna end up doing something pretty damn stupid (also p. intermittent).

To this end I want to start running or hiking or outdoorsing more regularly and often to go along with third-wheeling my friends' gym sessions (to make sure I actually go). However I have incredibly flat feet, am prone to shin splints for one reason or another, and haven't run without being chased in about 12 years. I have some Nike's with good-ish arch support but I was hoping you guys may have some other options / other things I can do to help prevent the shin splints I'm worried about getting. Also how do you even get back into running? I get winded looking at people running, despite being in reasonably good physical shape. I've thought about going to a track or around the lake or something but I feel like I'm gonna end up on the side of the road gasping for breath after 30s. Suggestions?