STAY/GET BACK IN SHAPE VOL 3.0 -- A New Niketalk = A New Thread

Tank Top Master · Jan 9, 2018

Mokorider said:
I've been taking GAT Nitraflex the last 3 years and no complaints there. It doesn't give you those nasty jitters and definitely gives you an amazing amount of focus.

^This. Cycling between GAT and Dr. Jekyll.

agoatnamedsally · Jan 9, 2018

hyper cutter said:
What is the best pre work out, out right now?

Tired of C4, might go back to white flood. My homie sells his own so gonna try that out but looking around.

I second Nitraflex. Orange is delicious and I'm normally not a fan. I stick a scoop in 8-10 oz of water and put it in the freezer for 30-45 minutes and it's like a slushy. Just ordered another tub of orange and black cherry.

Also, check out The Curse. 50 servings for ~$25 shipped via BB most of the time (although I generally end up taking 2 scoops). The apple flavor is the way to go.

m boiz · Jan 9, 2018

PSA

If you have only been in the gym for 2 weeks and are about 125lbs soaking wet then DO NOT wear just compression pants only as your bottoms, matter of fact no grown man should do that no matter what.

Thanks

ROYGBiV · Jan 9, 2018

How do y’all find motivation to keep going in? I’m dressed and ready to hit the gym but don’t feel like going lol

ahat · Jan 9, 2018

m boiz said:
PSA

If you have only been in the gym for 2 weeks and are about 125lbs soaking wet then DO NOT wear just compression pants only as your bottoms, matter of fact no grown man should do that no matter what.

Thanks

ROYGBiV said:
How do y’all find motivation to keep going in? I’m dressed and ready to hit the gym but don’t feel like going lol

Go work out, stop being a *****.

ROYGBiV · Jan 9, 2018

ahat20 said:
Go work out, stop being a *****.

You right lol on my way!

BranchLifestyle · Jan 9, 2018

ROYGBiV said:
You right lol on my way!

A lil tough luv ain't hurt nobody.

jon4rd · Jan 9, 2018

jon4rd said:
good **** brotha! Gonna try for 3 plates today. Shoulder been kinda bothering me last few days though. Felt funny last bench day of the program then slept on it wrong the same night . Won’t be surprised if I don’t get it but still gonna try. Hit singles at 295 then 305 then back down to 295 a few time last heavy day of the program so I feel like I’ve got a shot if I jump right into it

Update: didn’t get it

I’m a joke. Felt like it was moving but it started to go dark so I gave it to God and let my spotter save my life. Gotta work on my breathing man smh. Might try again next week

ahat · Jan 9, 2018

jon4rd said:
Update: didn’t get it I’m a joke. Felt like it was moving but it started to go dark so I gave it to God and let my spotter save my life. Gotta work on my breathing man smh. Might try again next week

You gonna hit that next week fam

ymcmb · Jan 10, 2018

This thread is probably full of "pros", but for a new guy that's never been to the gym or really worked out before.....where do I start. Any sites or things I should read up on for beginners?

I'll be 30 later this year, skinny (6'1", 160 pounds soaking wet) and had the benefit of eating whatever I want without gaining weight. I now have a gut coming in and overall I just want to be healthy and in-shape to feel better, look better, live longer and be mobile in my older years down the line. Already started cutting things out food wise before the holidays, but now I want to start hitting the gym regularly and have some routines to start with.

Down the line would like to get to a point I add a little more weight, and good amount of muscle.

Tank Top Master · Jan 10, 2018

ymcmb said:
This thread is probably full of "pros", but for a new guy that's never been to the gym or really worked out before.....where do I start. Any sites or things I should read up on for beginners?

I'll be 30 later this year, skinny (6'1", 160 pounds soaking wet) and had the benefit of eating whatever I want without gaining weight. I now have a gut coming in and overall I just want to be healthy and in-shape to feel better, look better, live longer and be mobile in my older years down the line. Already started cutting things out food wise before the holidays, but now I want to start hitting the gym regularly and have some routines to start with.

Down the line would like to get to a point I add a little more weight, and good amount of muscle.

In the gym now lol. A lot of people here are obviously just getting started/ back into it.

I recommend SL 5x5 or Fierce 5 full body 3-4x a week for at least 6 months. Get in the habit of actually going to the gym, eating to fuel performance/growth, setting goals, and learning the lifts. The simpler the routine, the better off you are as beginner. Leave the advanced/imbalanced routines you see online and in muscle mags for later on.

The guys/gals that prioritize isolation movements or never lift heavy usually just spin their wheels and look like they don't eem lift. They usually "start back" around this time each year.

As a beginner, the basic, compound lifts, using textbook form to reduce injuries, and being consistent (lifting, sleeping, and eating right) are the most improtant things, regardless of routine.

/end rant

jking0821 · Jan 10, 2018

Long time not talk get fit famb.
I am never mad at new years resolutioners...just stick with it. Learn how to properly do things...be courteous and lets all be great.
Doctors appointment number 3 on this sports hernia...been a nightmare but i can lift with it i just can't really run a lot.

That being said. Squatted 320 for 6 reps yesterday and it felt good. Doing the Candito routine and pushing for a 405lb squat. Since i was 22 i wanted numbers. And at 30 i finally pulled 495 (sumo with straps) and im gunning for a 405 squat. I am 6 foot 185lbs.

Here is to the year of PRs

BranchLifestyle · Jan 10, 2018

Good **** y'all.

@jon4ard, it's all good bro. You tried. Next time kick is fkin ***.

Got my metcon 3s in yesterday. Fit is good. I have a little room in the toe area, but I do like my workout shoes to fit more snug than usual...wondering if I should have sized .5 down.

m boiz · Jan 10, 2018

shadykay nt said:
Good **** y'all.

@jon4ard, it's all good bro. You tried. Next time kick is fkin ***.

Got my metcon 3s in yesterday. Fit is good. I have a little room in the toe area, but I do like my workout shoes to fit more snug than usual...wondering if I should have sized .5 down.

Just double sock. For all my heavy squats I double sock with my Romaleos.

BranchLifestyle · Jan 10, 2018

m boiz said:
Just double sock. For all my heavy squats I double sock with my Romaleos.

I'll try double sock tonight.

Rumble Gang · Jan 10, 2018

ymcmb said:
This thread is probably full of "pros", but for a new guy that's never been to the gym or really worked out before.....where do I start. Any sites or things I should read up on for beginners?

I'll be 30 later this year, skinny (6'1", 160 pounds soaking wet) and had the benefit of eating whatever I want without gaining weight. I now have a gut coming in and overall I just want to be healthy and in-shape to feel better, look better, live longer and be mobile in my older years down the line. Already started cutting things out food wise before the holidays, but now I want to start hitting the gym regularly and have some routines to start with.

Down the line would like to get to a point I add a little more weight, and good amount of muscle.

See a trainer. Enough said. Not saying to pay $100s for sessions. But alot gyms offer quick sessions with trainers to find you a base to build off of. If you find someone really cool they will throw you tips off the record. The basic lifts and body movements ex. pushups, pull-ups, will work. Videos will help but videos won’t help critique your form when you’re in the middle of a set.

xcellz · Jan 10, 2018

agoatnamedsally said:
I second Nitraflex. Orange is delicious and I'm normally not a fan. I stick a scoop in 8-10 oz of water and put it in the freezer for 30-45 minutes and it's like a slushy. Just ordered another tub of orange and black cherry.

Also, check out The Curse. 50 servings for ~$25 shipped via BB most of the time (although I generally end up taking 2 scoops). The apple flavor is the way to go.

bruhhhs legion pulse grape is something yall should try..

I tried all those yall named and its killing all of them. Curse is a good fat burner pwo though.

Olympus · Jan 10, 2018

DOMS

This is how I’ll be walking around today....

Rumble Gang · Jan 10, 2018

Yea not gonna lie all those PW listed put me to sleep :lol:

. I mean if a cup of coffee makes you jittery than maybe they'll work for for you. But plenty of good PWs have been listed the last couple pages

xcellz · Jan 10, 2018

Legion Pulse and Mesomorph probably the only preworkouts my body did not get acclimated to

ahat · Jan 10, 2018

What the hell

atlsfinest · Jan 10, 2018

ROYGBiV said:
How do y’all find motivation to keep going in? I’m dressed and ready to hit the gym but don’t feel like going lol

"Motivation is fleeting; Discipline is not"

for real though, get you some pre-workout or caffeine pills

Barbados Slim · Jan 10, 2018

what push pull routines are yall rockin with? I started doing push pull this new year and started with a sample routine from t-nation (link below). I enjoy it so far but was wondering if there is something better.
https://www.t-nation.com/workouts/push-pull-workout