Any other CWCkians lift? I don't use the 50 lb. boxes of lemonade cans that Chris lifts with, but I can bench press a grand number of pounds.
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Don't act like a slow in the mind like that puny fatass CWC, how many pounds is your grand number?
My 'little' brother lifts like a fiend and takes 'supplements,' I just train for endurance/flexibility/muscle tone/the ability to have a little chun li (really as much Eddie Gordo as possible) in me. No, I'm not Brazilian and/or Angolan in heritage before anyone asks.
My 'little' brother lifts like a fiend and takes 'supplements,' I just train for endurance/flexibility/muscle tone/the ability to have a little chun li (really as much Eddie Gordo as possible) in me. No, I'm not Brazilian and/or Angolan in heritage before anyone asks.
Very Honest Content said:
My grand number is the equivalent of two very heavy office chairs.
For real though, I can do substantially more than my own weight, and that is all I will say. Every guy should be able to bench press his own weight at least once. Unfortunately, many cannot.
Of course, this is not an accurate measure of one's overall strength and/or fitness level. Flexibility and endurance certainly play a major part as well, but are often neglected by the so-called "gym rats."
To me, flexibility = life. Think about old people, they're creaky in the joints, they don't move well a lot of time, they lack firstly what? That's right, flexibility, and their lifestyle/quality of life is negatively impacted by that deficiency.
But a spry older person who can still be mobile, still is limber, it's like they're really not that old after all when you consider their age vs. what they are physically capable of and they retain a vitality to them that belies their years. Meanwhile gas heads are pumped up to the max, put too much muscle on the body and eventualy suffer tears as a result of all that disproportionate mass to flexiability, making all that pump useless, they might as well be amputees at that point for what its worth to them in the long run.
But a spry older person who can still be mobile, still is limber, it's like they're really not that old after all when you consider their age vs. what they are physically capable of and they retain a vitality to them that belies their years. Meanwhile gas heads are pumped up to the max, put too much muscle on the body and eventualy suffer tears as a result of all that disproportionate mass to flexiability, making all that pump useless, they might as well be amputees at that point for what its worth to them in the long run.
Very Honest Content said:
It's funny how guys think getting jacked and good at sports and stuff will solve all their problems. I've seen a lot of amateurish neglect at gyms in my lifetime.
"Fuck Leg Day, I'll just buy some pants"
Brother, here is the Hulkster training!
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Hulk Hogan said:
Pretty badass stuff there, Hulk. I admit I've been sloppy as of late, but unfortunately I can't make a living pumping iron like some people. It's practically my dream job. :mrgreen:
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I've been lifting since January, first time I've taken it seriously since high school. I'm currently 22 and did this because university put my weight up to 235-240 pounds and I'm only 5'11, now I'm down to 210 and want to hit 180 by November. I can bench my own bodyweight twice, I don't like doing maxes because they're pretty terrible for your joints unless you're a powerlifter and have people around you correcting your form and such. Max squat is somewhere between 300-400, again I won't try to find out, but I work out with 225 and I've down 3 plates once before, and that's ~300 pounds.
back when I started out I was benching 50 pound dumbbells for 12 reps, now I'm benching 85's and 90's for 12. My shoulders have probably gotten the most visibly bigger, and they've gained a lot as well, I'm not going to go through everything I do or lift, but I thought I'd throw out a few general things I do, I feel a lot better now that I'm in semi decent shape, I still have 30-40 pounds to go to get to where I want to be, but everything comes with time I guess.
Happy lifting!
back when I started out I was benching 50 pound dumbbells for 12 reps, now I'm benching 85's and 90's for 12. My shoulders have probably gotten the most visibly bigger, and they've gained a lot as well, I'm not going to go through everything I do or lift, but I thought I'd throw out a few general things I do, I feel a lot better now that I'm in semi decent shape, I still have 30-40 pounds to go to get to where I want to be, but everything comes with time I guess.
Happy lifting!
I need to lift more, my upper body strength is pathetic! I tried to recreate Chris's lemonade video this summer using actual weights and proper form but with only around 6 pounds. (I am a girl in the neighborhood of 120 lbs, but I feel like I should be able to do better!)
MerriedxReldnahc said:
We do have a big disadvantage when compared to guys with upper body strength but it'll come. You only need to be able to do 10 consecutive pull-ups to be considered a world class female strength athlete from what I've seen.
teheviltwin said:
It is true, brother! The Hulkster's platonic gal pal strength trains nearly daily and she can only squat 140 lbs, and is jealous about the Hulkster's strength. The Hulkster told her to keep training, saying her prayers and eating her vitamins, man.
I'm on the Stronglifts 5x5 program. It's most recommended to guys like me since it makes you start with an empty bar for the sake of learning good technique, then you just gradually add a little bit of weight to the bar every workout. It's really simple and just focuses on 5 exercises, mainly the squat (which is something I'm good at because I have naturally thick legs).
On some days I do what I call "Auxiliary Exercise" day, where I go to the gym, run on the treadmill as long as I could, then do 20 Zercher Squats then 20 of whatever lift I need practice on.
On some days I do what I call "Auxiliary Exercise" day, where I go to the gym, run on the treadmill as long as I could, then do 20 Zercher Squats then 20 of whatever lift I need practice on.
I'm currently pressing just over what I weigh for 5x5.
It's what you squat that's the real measure of a man though, and I'm lacking in that department. I blame it on spending most of my adult life as a 6'2, 150lb weakling. My legs never had to develop much mass to hold me up!
It's what you squat that's the real measure of a man though, and I'm lacking in that department. I blame it on spending most of my adult life as a 6'2, 150lb weakling. My legs never had to develop much mass to hold me up!
I have the opposite problem most skinny guys have. My legs are naturally thick. I just didn't eat and was too naive to do real weight exercises.
Now at 164 lbs. Going away in 9 days, hope to gain more.
Now at 164 lbs. Going away in 9 days, hope to gain more.
Surtur said:
this book, maybe
I saw it back in 2003 and believed the hype, but didn't buy it. It's only $12 bucks for Kindle, so I might get it soon. I'll report back if I do.
Edit: the book above isn't due out until December
use this book instead
Brother, adding muscle while at a caloric deficit (losing weight) is nearly impossible without certain chemical compounds 
However, if you are just starting to lift and work out and have a higher body fat percentage, it is doable.
However, if you are just starting to lift and work out and have a higher body fat percentage, it is doable.
I've gotten past 200 lbs on the squat 
If only I can afford more milk and steaks. I'd be set.
But oh well, the scales said I weight 173 lbs so…
If only I can afford more milk and steaks. I'd be set.
But oh well, the scales said I weight 173 lbs so…
After having trouble squatting past 205, I've gone past that plateau
My next Bench Press is the first with 45lbs. Always been waiting to bench those bad boys.
My next Bench Press is the first with 45lbs. Always been waiting to bench those bad boys.
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