People who lift weights -

[nad7155]

Ever been doing the bench press without a spotter and have to do the "roll of shame"?

Not good times.

 

[Crisseh]

Ever been doing the bench press without a spotter and have to do the "roll of shame"?

Not good times.

Yeah, thus if solo without a spotter I don't try to push it. Too dangerous. Definitely not good times.

That being said, most people are willing to spot you if you ask nicely.

 

[nad7155]

I work out at home.

Have not benched heavy for over three years.

Started slow, felt good.

Nope.

I am going to get those safety stands they sell.

Might fuck up the range of motion, but I can still push it without dying.

 

[meatslab]

I started two months ago and I'm super weak. It's even more embarrassing when you get caught under a bare bar.

However I'm getting noticeably stronger. I increased my OHP by 20 lbs. these past two weeks, mostly due to improving my form. And I was recently able to DL 1pl8. My noodley self almost cried tears of joy.

 

[nad7155]

I started two months ago and I'm super weak

You will make newbie gains real easy. It will make you feel good.

Just eat enough.

Kudos for working out.

 

[meatslab]

You will make newbie gains real easy. It will make you feel good.

Just eat enough.

Kudos for working out.

Thanks! Oh man I'm already feeling amazing from the little gains I've made. I've always been super weak, so I wanted to put a stop to it.

I'm actually trying to lose some weight, too. I got about 17 more pounds to go, but I make sure I get at least my protein macro in every day to lessen the blow.

How long have you been at it?

 

[nad7155]

How long have you been at it?

I started when I was 15.

Almost 10 years.

I was the typical fat, short, shy guy with glasses.

I got tired of being picked on.

I tried weights, and I liked it.

 

[meatslab]

I started when I was 15.

Almost 10 years.

I was the typical fat, short, shy guy with glasses.

I got tired of being picked on.

I tried weights, and I liked it.

God damn! Yeah I wish I picked it up sooner, but oh well.

The only thing I don't like about getting fit and eating right is how infuriating it is to realize how ignorant most people are about fitness and health, haha. Especially dumb shit I used to believe.

 

[nad7155]

Especially dumb shit I used to believe.

Been there, done that.

Live and learn.

 

[MACH-IV]

haha yea and it's embarrassing every time. I would end up benching less weight to avoid it happening, and now I bench using free weights.

The only thing I don't like about getting fit and eating right is how infuriating it is to realize how ignorant most people are about fitness and health, haha. Especially dumb shit I used to believe.

Yea, the hardest part for me is eating enough.

 

[Queen of Tarts]

I don't lift weights...but I have gone to a gym just to watch other guys do it.

 

[Picklechu]

I started lifting back in 2009, then got serious about it in 2013. Unfortunately, food is expensive and graduate school is stressful, which certainly inhibits progress.

 

[exball]

Probably should be moved to Hulkamania.

 

[Shotgun Ronnie]

Thanks! Oh man I'm already feeling amazing from the little gains I've made. I've always been super weak, so I wanted to put a stop to it.

I'm actually trying to lose some weight, too. I got about 17 more pounds to go, but I make sure I get at least my protein macro in every day to lessen the blow.

How long have you been at it?

Don't try to lose fat and build muscle at the same time, that's always a waste of time.

Eat more, lift heavy, gain those beginner muscles fast. You'll never have this sort of easy gains again so make the most of it.

Keep at your current weight or even gain more if you're skinny-fat, don't mind about the fat, after you've got a decent amount of muscle you can diet down easily.

 

[meatslab]

Don't try to lose fat and build muscle at the same time, that's always a waste of time.

Eat more, lift heavy, gain those beginner muscles fast. You'll never have this sort of easy gains again so make the most of it.

Keep at your current weight or even gain more if you're skinny-fat, don't mind about the fat, after you've got a decent amount of muscle you can diet down easily.

Thanks for the advice! I'm not skinny by any means at a doughy 5"3 and 135 lbs. so the fat does bother me, haha. I knew I would lose some muscle while dieting and lifting at the same time (and know my progress would be super slow) but what you're saying makes sense.

 

[RecordStoreToughGuy]

I use dumbbells so I don't get stuck under them. Seems to be working pretty good so far.

 

[Hi I Am From Page 6]

Lol yep. I was doing it at least once a week when I first got my weight bench and could actually bench press rather than just floor press.
It's happening less often now.

 

[buttsbuttsbutts]

 

[Logia_Peter]

I lift weights quite a lot. My maximum bench press is 155 pounds. Trying to work to get to 175. I work out my core every morning now, before doing anything else. There are two classes next week I intend to go to, which will help with my cardio.

I just got a personal trainer, so today I am uber-sore, since this was the first appointment.

It appears I'll also need to make a nutrition change. Have to cut out garbage food from my diet and eat less before going to bed. It'll be pretty tough, but I know I can do it.

If anyone has any questions, I'd be happy to answer them.

 

[Blueberry]

I can do 170 by myself, but I really don't want to push it any further.