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Yes it is. 2x Bodyweight bench press is crazy strong
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Yes it is. 2x Bodyweight bench press is crazy strong
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Im 5'7, 155. My bench is 140x8 max. Am i doing something wrong?
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And I thought benching your body weight 10 times was considered "strong"
To bench 2x my body weight would 340.
Lets just say I have some work to do.... 100lbs of work lol
To bench 2x my body weight would 340.
Lets just say I have some work to do.... 100lbs of work lol
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Man I would struggle to bench 150, and always revert back to 135 and start over. One day my i'm spotting my boy and he was doing 245, and wanted me to try that, said hell no. He said ok, 185, I did and knocked out 1st set of 10 like nothing. It's a mental thing once you have form and nutrition covered, having support helps too.
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I haven't benched on a bar in a while, been doing a dumbbell bench and incline bench. Been trying to get more than the 55s up but my shoulders always hurt. always the problem I have with working out
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I'm the exact same. I went to gym with my boy the other day, i repped 60s no problem. But if I don't have a spot, getting 50s up can give my shoulder trouble. It's all about getting help to get it up for the first rep. I don't know why my shoulders are so wrecked.
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I been thinking about using DB for my incline bench and standing military press instead of barbell thoughts?
And we having a pizza party at work Friday smh
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It's amazing how sincere compliments can brighten your day. It's always nice when people notice your hard work.
On Friday, Moms told me my "gut" is looking smaller and my button downs and my cardigans are becoming too baggy on me. She said I need to invest in some "fitting" clothes. Lol leave it to a mom to be completely honest with you.
Also when me and my girl was laying in the bed she says to much that I feel different when she holds onto to me, she said she feels the "handles" shrinking.
Only 15lbs down in about a 8 weeks and I'm ready for more, focused more than ever.
On Friday, Moms told me my "gut" is looking smaller and my button downs and my cardigans are becoming too baggy on me. She said I need to invest in some "fitting" clothes. Lol leave it to a mom to be completely honest with you.
Also when me and my girl was laying in the bed she says to much that I feel different when she holds onto to me, she said she feels the "handles" shrinking.
Only 15lbs down in about a 8 weeks and I'm ready for more, focused more than ever.
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I wouldnt classify doing anything 10 times as "strong", but I know what you mean.
2X bodyweight in a bench press is very good. I used to be interested in my bench numbers, but now that im more involved with throwing sports the amount of weight I bench doesnt mean much to me.
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My mom bought me chicken breast fillet and seasoned it with lemon paper, can i just wash the lemon pepper flavor with water? I want to try a certain recipe. Anyone?
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do it. I much more prefer dumbbells for all bench work. But my gym doesn't go that high in them. we stop at 115's I think. so can't really over load until you get on the bb bench. but the stretch and press I get from heavy db's is, imo, sooooo much better than with the bb. It's not even close. My strength on my bench has definitely gone up after putting work in on my shoulders and grip, forearm strength. That heavy weight would work my wrists at first. but now, I'm repping 115's on db's easily, no spot. So it's really synergistic. The sum of all parts that build towards greatness.
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does anyone add glutamine with their whey protein?
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Already posted pic but I just realized I'm at about 73lbs lost being 247 now I can't wait to see myself at 200-210
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Already posted pic but I just realized I'm at about 73lbs lost being 247 now I can't wait to see myself at 200-210
I've got 15 pounds left till I hit my 100lb goal and I'm so ready to get there haha. After that I'd like to sit around 205-210 so another 5-10 pounds to lose after I reach my goal.
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Those numbers are very arbitrary in my opinion. They don't account for other factors that are different with each person.
Not sure about some of you but I don't care about my lifts in correlation with my weight, I'm just tryin to look like I was cut from stone.
Today is LEG DAY
LETS GET IT BOYS
BIG DOGS IN THE HOUSE
WHOOOOOOOO
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is ON platinum Hydrowhey worth the money??
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You're a beginner, train with heavier loads (relative to your maximal strength). Aim for 4-6 reps, aiming to increase weight (perhaps 5 lbs) every session. Once you can't add weight every session, add volume (going from 3x5 to 5x5 to 7x5 for example), and try to add weight then. After a while, you will need a new stimulus to stimulate gains, but beginners don't need too much variety because of various factors(nervous system isn't efficient, hypertrophy stimulated, etc.). Train heavy to get strong. Train light to get endurance.
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I tried this first.. I had decent results..
The brown rice was much softer
Tried this last night and it was perfect..
Gonna attempt to put chicken broth in next time..
Thanks for the input guys.
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today
1.5 mile sprint
250 kettle bell swings (16kg)
75 elevated ringrows
35 minutes.
im dead. :x
1.5 mile sprint
250 kettle bell swings (16kg)
75 elevated ringrows
35 minutes.
im dead. :x
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Leggg Daaayyy 
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Cinco, how do you like the Trutein Cinnbun? 
is it good? ive heard mixed reviews
is it good? ive heard mixed reviews
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Just got done with legs....
OH BOY....****** THEM PUPPIES UP HARDCORE TO THE MAX..... getting my squat up each session best believe dat
FELT GREAT
Now its time to go get some ballin in.
LETS GO BOYS
OH BOY....****** THEM PUPPIES UP HARDCORE TO THE MAX..... getting my squat up each session best believe dat
FELT GREAT
Now its time to go get some ballin in.
LETS GO BOYS
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Cinco, how do you like the Trutein Cinnbun?
To be honest,
Best protein line I've had. Cinnabun is one of my favorites, I use it in nearly everything I make with protein, from floats to those crepes, to faux "sweet breads" using that keto recipe I posted some pages back, its awesome, much MUCH better than Gasparis IMO
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Vegan here. This is what I use with my morning meal every day:
http://www.truenutrition.com/p-1169-vegan-protein-optimizer-formula-1lb.aspx
I usually mix it in a bowl with hominy grits, peanut butter, banana slices, a little almond milk, and raisin bran cereal.
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Trutien is good but for the money I can get a better deal on Dymatize Elite Isolate, I`m thinking of making that my main protein because its great pricing and macros. I wish there were deals for Trutein in bulk since its a blend I`d just use it by its self (even though protein is protein)
