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Post by K5 on Oct 15, 2020 11:41:57 GMT -5
so those kinds of minimal weight fluctuations are totally natural and have to do with how much sodium, water, glycogen etc your body is holding. for your wrestling physique goal, is it a lean and muscular look you're going for? if so, weight training, diet, and some cardio are your keys to success. if you need any help, myself and some others here can give you some pointers. best of luck in your wrestling preparation! My ideal physique would be Randy Orton, he's like 6'3" 240-60lbs which is where I'll probably end up. I hit puberty late so I probably have a few more inches left to grow (I'm 6'0" now). I'm getting a ring soon so I can build up my cardio and get used to bumping again. There's a few muscles that I want to really bulk up. I want to build up my chest, biceps, triceps, and my neck muscles. I'm in decent shape but honestly not where I want to be. The only muscles I'm happy with are my legs and shoulders. If I did cardio at all I would have shredded abs easily. that all sounds great. what does your current diet look like? |
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Post by Mclovin on Oct 15, 2020 13:31:34 GMT -5
My ideal physique would be Randy Orton, he's like 6'3" 240-60lbs which is where I'll probably end up. I hit puberty late so I probably have a few more inches left to grow (I'm 6'0" now). I'm getting a ring soon so I can build up my cardio and get used to bumping again. There's a few muscles that I want to really bulk up. I want to build up my chest, biceps, triceps, and my neck muscles. I'm in decent shape but honestly not where I want to be. The only muscles I'm happy with are my legs and shoulders. If I did cardio at all I would have shredded abs easily. that all sounds great. what does your current diet look like? Whatever my dad buys from the store. I'm a poor 16 year old it's not like I have a choice lmao. |
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Post by K5 on Oct 19, 2020 11:21:08 GMT -5
got the 500lb hack squat! for 10 reps, not the best depth on them but I moved the weight. very very happy about it. 😎
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2020 23:59:14 GMT -5
Got a new furnace installed in the garage today. Thank God, barely lifted at all last winter. Even with the tiny space heaters it was freezing. Based on the thermostat showing -5 when we turned the new one on today, I'm gonna guess I was lifting in like -25 last year. Rough lol.
Still very weak from where I once was, and while I have no ambition to get back there (too much time and lifestyle commitment) it is nice to start feeling less fragile as things improve.
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Post by K5 on Oct 20, 2020 15:28:54 GMT -5
Got a new furnace installed in the garage today. Thank God, barely lifted at all last winter. Even with the tiny space heaters it was freezing. Based on the thermostat showing -5 when we turned the new one on today, I'm gonna guess I was lifting in like -25 last year. Rough lol. Still very weak from where I once was, and while I have no ambition to get back there (too much time and lifestyle commitment) it is nice to start feeling less fragile as things improve. I actually like Canadian winters for training - forces that 'put up or shut up' kind of no bs approach. But there's a limit and you definitely went waaay over it working out in that type of cold. good to hear about the new heat source! |
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Post by Mclovin on Oct 29, 2020 4:15:20 GMT -5
My previous record on chest press was 135lbs 10 times. Today I broke the record, I did 150lbs for the first time. I did it once to make sure I could do it, then I did a set of 5. I tried to beat my butterfly record which is 230lbs. I attempted 250 and was sooooo close to getting it. I got it about half way but I failed... I'm a little angry but I'll get that next time I do chest. Honestly it's amazing that I can do anything like this considering last summer/fall I could barely move my right arm without being in bad pain. 2020 has been a big year for me. I've grown so much in size and strength.
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Post by Only1TH2 on Nov 4, 2020 0:17:16 GMT -5
UPDATE: So to finish September I was struggling with my diet and as I was craving carbs and sugar, the General got me 4 days in a row to end the month which stalled me at 280 to end the month even with increasing cardio. Since October 1st I made the switch to Keto. Yes, I know. I got sick a few days back almost felt like dying and passing out walking back home from a 3 mile out walk. I since purchased electrolytes from Buoy, and I drink a gallon of water for sure everyday, and squirt a bit of electrolytes in a few cups a day. Ive been eating salad with a little bit of dressing only. Ive got Keto tortillas [taste the same seriously, its just less carbs] I make tacos with ground beef and cheddar cheese. I have rotisserie chicken. [also have a sugar free bbq sauce which is ok] I have Chinese food chicken with broccoli, beef with broccoli, chicken sticks, even terriyaki chicken with no rice[it was in carb limit but barely] I eat string cheese, I have whipped cream for a sweet if I need one. I have eggs in the morning with swiss cheese, can use butter its actually preferred. Green tea w. lemon /flax seed [flax seed for omega 3 fat] I lost a bunch of water weight first week so I'm down to 266, but lets see what happens now that my body is actually adjusted to the keto. Will further update once available. Another Update: So been a month since I started keto and I gotta say I’m Hooked. My sugar and carb cravings are minimal, and if I need sweets I can have a coffee with half/half with some monk fruit sweetener, or Jello (sugar free), or whipped cream. I don’t even need pasta or rice which I was a crack addict for, and if I do have I just take a spoonful or 2 and throw it over the protein. I mainly eat romaine lettuce with all my meals a bunch of it. There’s sugar free bbq sauces terriyaki marinades, honestly it made me become the chef I knew I was but was just too lazy. I’m down to 252lbs from 304lbs in July. I still take my electrolytes and now I’m more eased up so I drink Gatorade zero if I don’t want just water. I’m hitting 1780 calories a day on my Apple Watch move goal, and about 2 hours of exercise. ~20,000 steps a day. I definitely feel a bit more springy and noticing how the weight actually did hurt I just wasn’t noticing it for some reason. It’s definitely interesting. |
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Post by K5 on Nov 6, 2020 12:13:23 GMT -5
365lbx8 on rack pull today. nothing crazy once again, but for a guy with a compromised L5/S1, I'm happy to be able to do that without aggravating my injury. right lat was a bit pissy today, but I'm gonna get the 400lb next time.
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Post by The Lion's Den on Nov 6, 2020 15:41:45 GMT -5
Randomly sharing this information, maybe someone has some good tips or plans if they see this. Always used to get good advice from people here. Tore my ACL two years ago, took one year to get the surgery (thanks healthcare system), 20 days away from 1 year and not quite where I'd like to be. Switched physiotherapists as I was unhappy with my last one and slowly starting to get better. Focusing on some micro movements and quad activation. I'm 6"3, 285, could definitely lay off the cheeseburgers  but put on weight since the injury. Am really looking for any advice or tips to getting a bit more out of my workouts. If anyone has any similar experiences, tips, etc. |
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Post by K5 on Nov 6, 2020 18:38:14 GMT -5
Randomly sharing this information, maybe someone has some good tips or plans if they see this. Always used to get good advice from people here. Tore my ACL two years ago, took one year to get the surgery (thanks healthcare system), 20 days away from 1 year and not quite where I'd like to be. Switched physiotherapists as I was unhappy with my last one and slowly starting to get better. Focusing on some micro movements and quad activation. I'm 6"3, 285, could definitely lay off the cheeseburgers but put on weight since the injury. Am really looking for any advice or tips to getting a bit more out of my workouts. If anyone has any similar experiences, tips, etc. you're Canadian too, right? i haven't gone through a that injury, but I've fought back from a few. I think both a combination of your diet + swimming could really benefit. a lot of cardio is so intensive on the legs, but swimming helps all muscles activate and strengthen. don't quit cheeseburgers if you love them, but yeah, trying to cut them back and having most days in a caloric deficit is going to make the difference for the weight. |
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Post by The Lion's Den on Nov 7, 2020 10:48:13 GMT -5
Randomly sharing this information, maybe someone has some good tips or plans if they see this. Always used to get good advice from people here. Tore my ACL two years ago, took one year to get the surgery (thanks healthcare system), 20 days away from 1 year and not quite where I'd like to be. Switched physiotherapists as I was unhappy with my last one and slowly starting to get better. Focusing on some micro movements and quad activation. I'm 6"3, 285, could definitely lay off the cheeseburgers but put on weight since the injury. Am really looking for any advice or tips to getting a bit more out of my workouts. If anyone has any similar experiences, tips, etc. you're Canadian too, right? i haven't gone through a that injury, but I've fought back from a few. I think both a combination of your diet + swimming could really benefit. a lot of cardio is so intensive on the legs, but swimming helps all muscles activate and strengthen. don't quit cheeseburgers if you love them, but yeah, trying to cut them back and having most days in a caloric deficit is going to make the difference for the weight. I am, how did you know? Weren't you here in the heyday? Anyway, you're absolutely right. The lack of exercise plus bad diet has really increased the impact the knee takes. It's a constant yo yo, but consistency on the caloric deficit is key. I think the pools where I am are still closed due to covid but it's a good idea to double check now since things are pretty lax where I am. Good thinking! |
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Post by K5 on Nov 9, 2020 22:05:28 GMT -5
got the 500lb hack squat! for 10 reps, not the best depth on them but I moved the weight. very very happy about it. 😎 got 550 today. could've done more but my right lat still has a nasty pull to it right now. if everything feels upto it, I'm gonna go for 600 next week! |
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Post by K5 on Nov 16, 2020 14:41:43 GMT -5
got the 500lb hack squat! for 10 reps, not the best depth on them but I moved the weight. very very happy about it. 😎 got 550 today. could've done more but my right lat still has a nasty pull to it right now. if everything feels upto it, I'm gonna go for 600 next week! got the 600x8 today.  yeah |
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Post by Mclovin on Nov 16, 2020 15:22:27 GMT -5
got 550 today. could've done more but my right lat still has a nasty pull to it right now. if everything feels upto it, I'm gonna go for 600 next week! got the 600x8 today. yeah A story in two parts |
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Post by Kill Em' All on Nov 18, 2020 1:14:34 GMT -5
got 550 today. could've done more but my right lat still has a nasty pull to it right now. if everything feels upto it, I'm gonna go for 600 next week! got the 600x8 today. yeah That's badass man! Makes me wanna get back into heavy lifting. But, I been back in shred phase. With Covid and my State shutting down again. And lately more cardio based is been helping me fight the feeling of depression. But one day; that forsure inspires me! |
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Post by K5 on Nov 18, 2020 10:15:46 GMT -5
got the 600x8 today. yeah That's badass man! Makes me wanna get back into heavy lifting. But, I been back in shred phase. With Covid and my State shutting down again. And lately more cardio based is been helping me fight the feeling of depression. But one day; that forsure inspires me! I gotta get my cardio game back up. you're totally right that it's beneficial to depression and stress, a form of meditation if done right. |
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Post by Mclovin on Dec 1, 2020 8:44:32 GMT -5
I kinda have a problem. I've gotten so much bigger this year due to working out and just growing because I'm 16. Well this has taken a small toll on my skin. I've had stretch marks on my thighs for a few years but now I've been getting them on my shoulders and upper arms. Anyone know how to make existing stretch marks better and preventing new ones from coming because this stuff is spreading a little bit? It's not bad bad but I don't want it to get worse.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2020 23:34:44 GMT -5
I kinda have a problem. I've gotten so much bigger this year due to working out and just growing because I'm 16. Well this has taken a small toll on my skin. I've had stretch marks on my thighs for a few years but now I've been getting them on my shoulders and upper arms. Anyone know how to make existing stretch marks better and preventing new ones from coming because this stuff is spreading a little bit? It's not bad bad but I don't want it to get worse. There's essentially nothing you can do. I've always loved them, had to earn them. But I started super skinny so that's probably why. But yeah, there's literally nothing you can do. Just wait till your pits start chafing from the tight skin 😂. My lifting buddies and I always called them Tiger stripes. |
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Post by Mclovin on Dec 14, 2020 16:18:06 GMT -5
Broke my butterfly record, it was 230 now it's 250.
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Post by Kill Em' All on Dec 17, 2020 1:51:10 GMT -5
Got up to 227 lbs; my body has been somewhat wonky. I think it's been partially due to overtraining on the cardio. But; it's crucial for my cardio to be really strong. and I need to clean my diet up a bit. But overall things are well; and it's the Holidays. So i'll keep it somewhat mellow.
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