The Official Hype Fitness Thread

[jaguarr]

I used a door-frame mounted pull-up bar prior to my getting a Power Rack. Worked great, though there was a limit to how wide you could place your grip. Really wide-grip pull-ups are overrated, anyway, IMHO. Shoulder-width and hammer-grip are where it's at. :up:

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

Well yeah, not crazy-wide. About the same grip as you'd use on the lat-pulldown machine

[ShadowBoxing]

P90X?
ok, NM I looked it up...I don't see anything wrong with that shape, I'm around that size then again my shape is for a more functional purpose such as Martial Arts. No offense but Ronnie Coleman big is kind of ugly.:(
I'm not suggesting you get like Ronnie Coleman, lol. I am suggesting however there are more tried and true methods out there and P90X is just a fad. I totally agree with MK, P90X is good as it gets you up and moving, I just hate for people though to fall into a training trap which ultimately isn't going to suit them as well as something a little harder and more long term. Results take time, and I think most of these televised get fit fast can start you on a routine, but don't stress the hard work and smart training that you actually need to cultivate.

[strikezone89]

haven't been in this thread for a while but i finally got 400lbs benchpress!!!

[mrvlknight21]

I used a door-frame mounted pull-up bar prior to my getting a Power Rack. Worked great, though there was a limit to how wide you could place your grip. Really wide-grip pull-ups are overrated, anyway, IMHO. Shoulder-width and hammer-grip are where it's at. :up:

jag


I agree. Even with a pullup bar I rarely go wide.

[JStorm]

I agree. Even with a pullup bar I rarely go wide.

Giggity.

[mrvlknight21]

Giggity.
Bout time you showed up!

[Colossal Spoons]

haven't been in this thread for a while but i finally got 400lbs benchpress!!!

You should fight Taiwarriorz!11

Hehe :p

[ShadowBoxing]

No offense, but Arnold did a lot of things in his workouts that weren't real ergonomically correct or friendly towards long term joint-health. If you're going calve to ass and getting sore knees or stuck at the bottom of the movement, then you're using too much weight for the lift. In my experience, people who refuse to go to ATG squats because they can "lift more weight going to parallel" are usually lifting with their ego rather than their brains. No offense to anyone with that comment, just my observation.

jag
Hmmm, maybe I do go lower than parrallel because my squat looks nothing like Arnold's half squat. His half squat has his hamstrings parrallel, mine have my quads parrallel (or just slightly lower than (meaning if you set a board on the top of my quad it would sit parrallel).

Speaking of Arnold, yes, I'd have to agree with Jag. Arnold started building really early in the game before much was known about the sport. He ate cheese, honey and milk by the gallons, something today we'd never do. He didn't know much about "training till failure" and really was into that high volume stuff that's now considered overtraining and overtaxing your body, even IF you're taking steroids. He was gifted no doubt, but he would've been bigger training with more modern methods.

[ShadowBoxing]

haven't been in this thread for a while but i finally got 400lbs benchpress!!!
Nice, great job. Make sure your form is good, and don't lift for your ego. :up:

[JStorm]

Bout time you showed up!

I get lost in my Batman geekdom.

:(


I forgot to tell you, when I go skiing, I will run in the snow, up hill, both ways.


Drago!!!!!

[ShadowBoxing]

You should fight Taiwarriorz!11

Hehe :p
Heh Heh, ah yes Taiwarriorz21. He should totally go break the world squat record.

[mrvlknight21]

Anybody got an excuse not to train?
If so, watch this beeeeyotches
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ooQKUYQ_WgQ

are you listening JStorm?

[JStorm]

Anybody got an excuse not to train?
If so, watch this beeeeyotches
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ooQKUYQ_WgQ

Every time you post that, somewhere, Steve cries. :up:

[mrvlknight21]

Did you watch it Storm? Its NOT the basketball player in the wheelchair.

[Colossal Spoons]

Heh Heh, ah yes Taiwarriorz21. He should totally go break the world squat record.

Can't believe he tried to give you his old coach's phone number. Hahaha

[JStorm]

Did you watch it Storm? Its NOT the basketball player in the wheelchair.

Steve would really cry.


Lesson for today, via Professor Devil, I got legs.. use 'em!

[jaguarr]

You should fight Taiwarriorz!11

Hehe :p


Almost the first thing that popped into my mind as well. Hehe! :D

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

Anybody got an excuse not to train?
If so, watch this beeeeyotches
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ooQKUYQ_WgQ

are you listening JStorm?


That amputee outwrestled an able-bodied person! :wow:

[JStorm]

I tried to eat a Big Mac the other day, and Devi popped out of the box screaming, "say WHAT again!"

"This IS a tasty workout."

[Golgo-13]

Just finished scoffing down 2 slices of Dominos 'Hawaiian Feast' pizza, and two extra Cheese & Pepperoni slices. Yes 4 total; ah, i love being Ectomorphic. :up:

[knowsbleed]

I just ate a 72 oz steak...


not really, but I wish I could. I'd eat one everyday and die after 2 days. :up:

[Colossal Spoons]

I should probably eat before I go out

[Golgo-13]

I just ate a 72 oz steak...


not really, but I wish I could. I'd eat one everyday and die after 2 days. :up:

Steak is good.

I'd live at 'Outback SteakHouse' if didn't know eating there would cut my lifespan in half.:csad:

[knowsbleed]

Steak is good.

I'd live at 'Outback SteakHouse' if didn't know eating there would cut my lifespan in half.:csad:

This cat eats a 72 oz steak in 12 mins. What a monster:

l8W18qeyQ0A

[ShadowBoxing]

That amputee outwrestled an able-bodied person! :wow:
So sweet, he could beat Chuck Norris:wow:

[mrvlknight21]

As you guys know, I prefer to work out at home and really respect those who build their own equipment. Well, I came across this guy's natural glute-ham raise on another website and had to share. It looks very sturdy and well done.
If none of you have ever done these, they are killer on the hamstrings!!!

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/homemadeglute-hamraise3.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/homemadeglute-hamraise2.jpg

[mrvlknight21]

Dang, I keep finding good stuff today.
You guys know that I am a big advocate of using rings and I have some makeshift ones. Well elite rings are sold for about $75 on www.ringtraining.com (but I never wanted to pay that much). But today I found a place that sells some very nice looking ones (like the elite rings) for just $50.
http://gymnasticbodies.com/catalog/

Had to pass it on!

[Colossal Spoons]

This cat eats a 72 oz steak in 12 mins. What a monster:

l8W18qeyQ0A

That guy's insane. I couldn't stomach the taste of that much meat.

[jaguarr]

As you guys know, I prefer to work out at home and really respect those who build their own equipment. Well, I came across this guy's natural glute-ham raise on another website and had to share. It looks very sturdy and well done.
If none of you have ever done these, they are killer on the hamstrings!!!

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/homemadeglute-hamraise3.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/homemadeglute-hamraise2.jpg

Looks like a pretty well done platform. If he'd paint it black, add some eye-hooks and upholster it with some leather and padding it could double as a spanking horse. :up:

jag

[jaguarr]

This cat eats a 72 oz steak in 12 mins. What a monster:

l8W18qeyQ0A

He's not a cat, he's a pig. :hoboj:

jag

[Super Kal]

I'm so incredibly happy today... ever since I moved, I've been dreading the scale because i didn't get the chance to do any exercise for about a month (I did weigh myself, and found I added 11 lbs, which meant 241 :(), but ever since I got out of the motel, I've worked my ass off, and in 6 weeks, I took off 21 f***ing lbs!...

I'm now down to 220 :D:D:D

[Colossal Spoons]

Fan-freakin-tastic dude!

[Golgo-13]

As you guys know, I prefer to work out at home and really respect those who build their own equipment. Well, I came across this guy's natural glute-ham raise on another website and had to share. It looks very sturdy and well done.
If none of you have ever done these, they are killer on the hamstrings!!!

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/homemadeglute-hamraise3.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/homemadeglute-hamraise2.jpg

Hope he wears knee pads. I'd be scared my knee cap moves out of place on that hard surface, as it has in the past.

[ShadowBoxing]

Hell of a platform there. I really like it.

[GoogleMe94]

ok, what i want to know is, is it OK to lift heavy heavy weights right off the bat? i mean, ive heard that football players try to reach the "point of failure" better by lifting heavy weights first, then lowering the weights as they go. it shocks the muscles right away and works them harder. does that build muscle faster or something?

also, if you started to work out your abs, how long would it take to start seeing results? they are a ***** to do! and which ab workout is the best for getting rid of those annoying love handles?

[mrvlknight21]

Google-
What do you mean you "heard that football players......"
Who told you that, their trainer? Men's Health? BB.com?

I am pretty sure I recently gave you a long list of videos of ab workouts....WTF?

To see "results" from your ab workout first will depend on your body fat percentage, your diet and then how muscular your abs are.
There are plenty of teens who never do "ab workouts", but their body fat is so low, you can see their abs.

[mrvlknight21]

Yep, I found it.
GOOGLE-You just asked about abs on Jan 3!?!?!?
It is on page 428 of this thread.

Here was my response:
Google-people respond differently to ab work. The "how often" question comes up a lot and the best answer is to experiment and see what works best for you. Some people do them 1-2 times a week and others do ab work everyday. But as Spoons said-make sure your body fat is low and diet is strict to see the best development. You did say that you had some love handles, so there could be improvments made.

Since your name is google, have you googled any other ab exercises? Go to youtube and find some ab work videos.
I like the plank myself-I am working up to a 5 minute one-keep your back straight!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=MHQmRINu4jU

There is the "bicycle" movement that is also a favorite:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=afE557_BshQ

Russian twists:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=D6hCPkVWIl0

V-ups may be the best overall movement, but isnt used often by most:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zMFHs-s3jbI

If you have something to hang from, do hanging leg raises:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=G0ysNevIv0w

There are many more, but that is 5 new ones for you. Be sure to keep up the intensity. Do a search and you can find probably 25-30 more pretty easily. Check here for more
http://www.shapefit.com/abs-exercise...-crunches.html

You may be one of those people who needs weighted movements to really develop noticeable abs (if what you said about your body is accurate). You may want to work some of that in.

[jaguarr]

My rule of personal training is pretty simple: I will not repeat myself to those who weren't paying attention the first time.

jag

[ShadowBoxing]

My rule of personal training is pretty simple: I will not repeat myself to those who weren't paying attention the first time.

jag
Yep.

I think my rule of personal training is that I will not tell anyone to do anything I wouldn't do myself. I always tell people those that train them ought to be somewhere they'd want to be or at least know how to get there.

[Colossal Spoons]

Nothing worse than an out of shape PT :rolleyes:

[ShadowBoxing]

BTW, the downside to a twenty four hour gym: the staffed hours. With gyms that are open some of the time, they try to stay open more hours. With mine, frequently days like today, will be staff holidays where they wouldn't be at other gyms.

[ShadowBoxing]

Nothing worse than an out of shape PT :rolleyes:
Ugh, we have this guy at my gym whose a trainer...he has to be over 200 pounds and looks like Peter Griffin. His trainee yesterday asked him how long he'd been lifting/working out, and he said since college (sophomore year) and if this is true he's been doing some cake walk routines in the gym. I felt sorry for her paying his dues.

Though, yeah there is nothing worse than a fat trainer, but what really sticks in my craw, a trainer who is in shape but obviously trains outside his realm of expertise. Like, for example, my old trainer, JP, now trains almost all his clients with functional and explosive routines no matter what they are trying to accomplish. It's why I can't train with him anymore, and it really bugs me because it really hurts the clients. I mean he's convinced he can't get big (JP is) and that big guys are something special. So as a result, that's going to pass off onto his clients; especially the one's looking to get big.

[ShadowBoxing]

Great chest and Bi's day today. Awesome pump and DOS.

[Nightmare]

How do i lose my lovehandles?

[Golgo-13]

How do i lose my lovehandles?

Two words:

Cardio Training.

[jaguarr]

Two words:

Cardio Training.

Two More Words:

Your Diet

jag

[mrvlknight21]

I think the questions asked in this thread should be pre-qualified somehow.
No questions about how to look like some movie star in some movie, no questions about how to only lose fat from one area and no questions that have already been answered that you were too lazy to put into action.

[Golgo-13]

I think the questions asked in this thread should be pre-qualified somehow.
No questions about how to look like some movie star in some movie, no questions about how to only lose fat from one area and no questions that have already been answered that you were too lazy to put into action.

:huh:

[mrvlknight21]

Come on Golgo-I know you get tired of hearing that stuff too!

[jaguarr]

I think the questions asked in this thread should be pre-qualified somehow.
No questions about how to look like some movie star in some movie, no questions about how to only lose fat from one area and no questions that have already been answered that you were too lazy to put into action.

Nahhh...I just ignore them or mock them. It's entertainment. :)

jag

[ShadowBoxing]

I think the questions asked in this thread should be pre-qualified somehow.
No questions about how to look like some movie star in some movie, no questions about how to only lose fat from one area and no questions that have already been answered that you were too lazy to put into action.
Nah. It comes with the territory. Smart, clever and witty observations about gym lifestyles and training mixed with answering the same goddamn questions over and over again.

[Colossal Spoons]

If this thread wasn't 443 pages long, archiving might be an option

[ShadowBoxing]

If this thread wasn't 443 pages long, archiving might be an option
True. I'm guessing there will be a part two one day. I've got an idea. How about I edit my first post to be an FAQ? :yay: . That way each one of us could pick an FAQ, answer it, and then I make it the first post so all can read it.

[jaguarr]

True. I'm guessing there will be a part two one day. I've got an idea. How about I edit my first post to be an FAQ? :yay: . That way each one of us could pick an FAQ, answer it, and then I make it the first post so all can read it.


The problem is that there's a TON of great information that has been posted since this thread has started that probably will never be read again. People rarely read the first post, either, unfortunately. Might be a lot of effort for little to no ROI.

jag

[ShadowBoxing]

The problem is that there's a TON of great information that has been posted since this thread has started that probably will never be read again. People rarely read the first post, either, unfortunately. Might be a lot of effort for little to no ROI.

jag
Hmmm, yeah, people don't tend to read the first post, then again though if someone asked a spot reduction question we could just say "read the first post" it's all there.

[Colossal Spoons]

RTFP! :cmad:

[Fran]

What could be done is...

-Collecting various questions and their following answers and rebooting the Fitness thread.

[ShadowBoxing]

RTFP! :cmad:
I like that:yay:

[jaguarr]

I want to be sure that we're not losing the great info that's in this thread for those that are smart enough to go back through and read it. :up:

jag

[ShadowBoxing]

What could be done is...

-Collecting various questions and their following answers and rebooting the Fitness thread.
I'm not rebooting until we've hit 20,000 posts. I want to show that a thread like this can get that far, it sends a good message about Fitness.

[ShadowBoxing]

I want to be sure that we're not losing the great info that's in this thread for those that are smart enough to go back through and read it. :up:

jag
True. But the first post would be peer reviewed. So we wouldn't put an answer in there we didn't all agree upon. Moreover it would be mostly going over myths like "spot reduction" and terminology like "Bodybuilding", "Powerbuilding", "DOG CRAPP"...so it wouldn't be like "How do I put 2 inches on my arms".

[mrvlknight21]

Sounds good guys.

[ShadowBoxing]

Great back workout today; and I'd discuss it at length, but everyone completely overshadowed by coming home to find out Heath Ledger killed himself.

[Colossal Spoons]

Wait, what!?

[mrvlknight21]

Wait, what!?

Newsflash Spoons. Ledger is dead.

[mrvlknight21]

Great back workout today; and I'd discuss it at length, but everyone completely overshadowed by coming home to find out Heath Ledger killed himself.

Not to be disrepectful to the dead, but tell us about it anyway.

[ShadowBoxing]

Not to be disrepectful to the dead, but tell us about it anyway.
Well the high point was the grueling Deadlifts. 300 lbs, for ten reps. A new personal best on that exercise. Looking back, in August/September my typical set of 10-12 was 225lbs.

[jaguarr]

New PB's FTW!!! :up:

Dead Heath Ledger FTL! :down :(

jag

[Savage]

New PB's FTW!!! :up:

Dead Heath Ledger FTL! :down :(

jag
Christ, do I feel bad for laughing at this. :csad:

[Golgo-13]

Christ, do I feel bad for laughing at this. :csad:

WTF?!

[Savage]

Yeah, I know. It was the way he typed it. It's like "New PB? YAAAY! Dead Heath Ledger? BOOO!"...I have a sick, sick sense of humor. :csad:

[Colossal Spoons]

Yeah, I know. It was the way he typed it. It's like "New PB? YAAAY! Dead Heath Ledger? BOOO!"...I have a sick, sick sense of humor. :csad:

Nah, I see how that would make you chuckle lol

[jaguarr]

Savage is a demented f**k FTW....er....FTL....er...FTW....ah, hell, I don't know. :up: :down

jag

[Savage]

Aww Thanks? :csad: :yay: :huh: *shrugs* *applesauce time*

[ShadowBoxing]

Peanut butter in a chocolate whey shake. Tastes great and helps slow down my digestion overnight. :)

[jimmy]

I read the first page.

[jaguarr]

Peanut butter in a chocolate whey shake. Tastes great and helps slow down my digestion overnight. :)

I would enjoy that very much if it weren't for all that anaphylactic shock business. :(

I read the first page.

Ahhhh, but what was on page 128, jimmy? :cmad:

jag

[ShadowBoxing]

I would enjoy that very much if it weren't for all that anaphylactic shock business. :(

Peanut allergies. I knew a chick who had those, she was in college on the hall above ours. One night she ate some peanut butter chocolate ice-cream because her room mate told her that it didn't actually have peanuts in it. That was probably stupid.

[ShadowBoxing]

Unfortunately I took these at night this time, so the pictures all look darker using the same camera settings *shrug*

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/ShadowBoxing01/DSCF1355.jpg
I think my "most muscular" has come a long way. I've got some definite mass on there, especially in the shoulders which always seem to be my strong point.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/ShadowBoxing01/DSCF1357.jpg
This photo definitely highlights some weak areas. While my back overall has gotten stronger and thicker, my lats need some serious development. My biceps are good. My trainer wants to start on posing soon, so that should improve my form a little. In about two or three months I'll start trying to hone down my symmetry a little.

[jaguarr]

You're making some decent progress, Shadow. Now if you'll just learn how to smile when you pose so the judges don't get afraid that you'll shart on them from the stage. :D

jag

[ShadowBoxing]

You're making some decent progress, Shadow. Now if you'll just learn how to smile when you pose so the judges don't get afraid that you'll shart on them from the stage. :D

jag
...but the sharting the culmination of the act:csad:

I'll definitely have to work on smiling, and what song to pose too as well. I don't know whether I want to do something instrumental or an actually song with words. I listen, usually to easy listening stuff because it calms me down....but John Mayer don't fly onstage.

[jaguarr]

John Mayer would equal instant judge wiltage. Not good. Something upbeat that will energize the crowd is good. The more the crowd goes ape**** for you, the more the judges will think they see something in you that they don't, and it WILL affect your scores.

jag

[Savage]

Just bringing this back up to further emphasize this change because...jesus christ, dude. I have a few friends that can definitely learn from you. You were a twig! What the hell?! :wow:

Some overall progression pictures
(beginning of 2004, end of 2003)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/ShadowBoxing01/FieryFace-1.jpg
(End of 2007)
http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2007/12/10/192599/profilepic/850942orig.jpg

[ShadowBoxing]

John Mayer would equal instant judge wiltage. Not good. Something upbeat that will energize the crowd is good. The more the crowd goes ape**** for you, the more the judges will think they see something in you that they don't, and it WILL affect your scores.

jag
Oh yeah. I saw a guy pose once to the "Batman" theme (not the sixties one...the Burton one), it worked well. I thought about picking a theme song. I don't think I want words, but it's still up in the air.

One of the things I've considered is the X-Men theme, the movie one. I want to get it though so I get Stewarts voice over about "evolution leaping forward" as I walk out. I think it's an interesting way to start off an posing routine.

[ShadowBoxing]

Just bringing this back up to further emphasize this change because...jesus christ, dude. I have a few friends that can definitely learn from you. You were a twig! What the hell?! :wow:
Thanks for digging those up. It looks like my chest and shoulders have come out a bit.

Thanks for the words too. I was most definitely a twig back in high school. I'm extremely grateful for my results, and I really can't say it was anything but hard work and dedication.

[Doctor Baywatch]

I look naturally bigger :dry:

[mrvlknight21]

Yeah, Savage reposting those old pics definitely showed the progress. Great job Shadow!
I cant remember at this time, but how much do you weigh Shadow? And how tall?

[ShadowBoxing]

Now, I'm 188lbs at 6'1"

[Superman79]

Oh yeah. I saw a guy pose once to the "Batman" theme (not the sixties one...the Burton one), it worked well. I thought about picking a theme song. I don't think I want words, but it's still up in the air.

One of the things I've considered is the X-Men theme, the movie one. I want to get it though so I get Stewarts voice over about "evolution leaping forward" as I walk out. I think it's an interesting way to start off an posing routine.

Superman theme FTW! :D

But seriously, if you want good orchestral music that could fly for posing, there is always the classic "O Fortuna" from Orrfs 'Carmina Burana' (its in a boatload of movie trailers)

The theme from "The Rock" isn't too bad either...

[ShadowBoxing]

I've seen people use the Superman theme on video before.

[jaguarr]

I saw a guy use "Only Fools Rush In" by Elvis, once. The crowd went absolutely ape**** for it and he won his class. I probably would have placed him third, going by his competition.

jag

[hammy]

Wow, those pics are awesome. Nice progress, SB. :up:

[ShadowBoxing]

I saw a guy use "Only Fools Rush In" by Elvis, once. The crowd went absolutely ape**** for it and he won his class. I probably would have placed him third, going by his competition.

jag
Here is a great one
zqCKcRYYANs

[ShadowBoxing]

Lol. I got this e-mail from a friend of mine who is a trainer. There is this mutual "friend" of ours named Toby, but everyone calls him Toad (in fact put him in costume he'd make an excellent 1960s Toad). He competed in an open state comp in the novice category and came in next to last. He was, as I recall, drinking a diet pepsi and week before the contest...oh, and he does crack...lol
http://www.scbodybuilding.com/images/zoom/GQXHIX/viewsize/mg_0313.jpg
http://www.scbodybuilding.com/images/zoom/GQXHIX/viewsize/mg_0312.jpg
http://www.scbodybuilding.com/images/zoom/GQXHIX/viewsize/mg_0309.jpg
http://www.scbodybuilding.com/images/zoom/GQXHIX/viewsize/mg_0308.jpg
"Getting ready for the floor sharting pose"
http://www.scbodybuilding.com/images/zoom/GQXHIX/viewsize/mg_0307.jpg
^That one is my favorite:woot:

[jaguarr]

Toby should have stayed home that day. :dry:

My legs are sorer than ****. Heading right into widowmaker ATG Squats after a week off was insane of me. (I'd do it again). :D

Back & Bi's tonight. :up:

jag

[ShadowBoxing]

Toby should have stayed home that day. :dry:

jag
He snitched on these other crackheads at my old gym once, and cops raided his house to get them. He remains there, I think because he cooperated with law enforcement.

[jaguarr]

I bet you could train like a crazy maniac on crack. Haha!

jag

[Sun_Down]

Nice progress SB :up: I swear to god, you have a twin who works out at my gym. He looks just like you and he's super intense. He's got this "I'm gonna lift some ****in' weights, get outta my way" sneer that I'll bet you have when you're lifting too :p

What's funny, is he's super intense when he's just around campus, too. I see him at the dining halls and he looks like he's thinking, "I'm gonna eat some ****in' chicken, get outta my way".

[mrvlknight21]

I bet you could train like a crazy maniac on crack. Haha!

jag

Actually meth would be better suited for that. Seriously.

[Savage]

*pictures meth addict dancing to techno with 50 lb dumbells for glowsticks*

Or is that PCP that gives them the insane strength?

[jaguarr]

Actually meth would be better suited for that. Seriously.

That's already marketed to the bodybuilding set. It's branded as No-Xplode.

jag

[mrvlknight21]

*pictures meth addict dancing to techno with 50 lb dumbells for glowsticks*

Or is that PCP that gives them the insane strength?

Sounds like you are thinking of ecstasy.

[mrvlknight21]

That's already marketed to the bodybuilding set. It's branded as No-Xplode.

jag

LOL!

[ShadowBoxing]

Nice progress SB :up: I swear to god, you have a twin who works out at my gym. He looks just like you and he's super intense. He's got this "I'm gonna lift some ****in' weights, get outta my way" sneer that I'll bet you have when you're lifting too :p

Hahahahaha. F*** yes:lips: . Although I'm very friendly amongst my "crowd".
What's funny, is he's super intense when he's just around campus, too. I see him at the dining halls and he looks like he's thinking, "I'm gonna eat some ****in' chicken, get outta my way".
Sounds just like me, I should meet him
"I'm gonna eat some f***ing chicken, get out of my way":cmad:
"I'm gonna do some f***ing math, get outta my way":cmad:
"I'm gonna watch the sh** outta f***ing Casablanca, get outta my way":cmad:
"I'm gonna f*** me some pussy, get outta my way girl...erm, that's not gonna work...you actually need to be in my way for that":oldrazz:

[ShadowBoxing]

Actually meth would be better suited for that. Seriously.
I heard pro wrestlers do a lot of meth.

[ShadowBoxing]

That's already marketed to the bodybuilding set. It's branded as No-Xplode.

jag
lol:woot:

[Colossal Spoons]

I heard pro wrestlers do a lot of meth.

What don't they do? :(

[ShadowBoxing]

What don't they do? :(
Actually wrestle.


Bah-dum-chish.

[Colossal Spoons]

WhyIoutta!

[ShadowBoxing]

WhyIoutta!
:oldrazz: .

Anyways, I outta be...the...uh...one...who outta:huh: that avatar of yours is traitorous.

[Colossal Spoons]

Yeah, I'm looking for a new one as we speak. My membership in the Lucas Bishop fanclub is under review :o

[ShadowBoxing]

Yeah, I'm looking for a new one as we speak. My membership in the Lucas Bishop fanclub is under review :o
Seriously, what happened to his character he went from super smart "personality like Data from Star Trek" in the ninties to "Tolken black guy turned traitor".

[mrvlknight21]

Hey guys, I want to get a 4 pack. Not 6, because thats what everybody wants, but a 4....thats a rare goal.
Plus I want to be built like Nightcrawler....do you guys know any exercises that will help me grow a tail and get blue skin?
Oh, my current routine is 7 situps in the morning and 2 pushups at 3 pm. Shortly thereafter, I eat 2 scoops of ice cream, since it is full of protein.
Oh, plus I play Halo every night, so that counts towards hand strength and army like training.

[jaguarr]

^^^

:D

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

Seriously, what happened to his character he went from super smart "personality like Data from Star Trek" in the ninties to "Tolken black guy turned traitor".

With metal arm attachment in the works :rolleyes:

[Colossal Spoons]

Hey guys, I want to get a 4 pack. Not 6, because thats what everybody wants, but a 4....thats a rare goal.
Plus I want to be built like Nightcrawler....do you guys know any exercises that will help me grow a tail and get blue skin?
Oh, my current routine is 7 situps in the morning and 2 pushups at 3 pm. Shortly thereafter, I eat 2 scoops of ice cream, since it is full of protein.
Oh, plus I play Halo every night, so that counts towards hand strength and army like training.

I dare anybody here to challenge Master Chief in a long distance race :o Then man never gets tired! :eek:

[jaguarr]

Guys! Guys! I've discovered the PERFECT ab workout! It helps you shed weight so they will show really well AND works them really hard so they get even more definition. I call it "Power Pooping"! :up:

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

Propping you feet up for added aerodynamics FTW!

[jaguarr]

There are people out there who are using performance enhancers like Exlax in the sport, and I think they should be banned. All my respect is reserved for the power lifters who eat lots of rice and cheese 24 hours before an event. :up:

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

That'll be in Jackass 3.0

Just watch :o

[jaguarr]

I better get a royalty check. :up:

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

It'll have poo on it though

[mrvlknight21]

Guys! Guys! I've discovered the PERFECT ab workout! It helps you shed weight so they will show really well AND works them really hard so they get even more definition. I call it "Power Pooping"! :up:

jag

Im sure YOU were kidding....

http://www.mattfurey.com/how_to_take_a_crap.html

[kytrigger]

So my Sergeant showed my class a video today of a female doing the Army PT test that was insane.

This woman was 29 years old and beat out every single person in her company for reps and 2 mile time.

She did 177 pushups in 2 minutes, 189 sit-ups in 2 minutes, and a 9:43 2 mile run (here where the altitude is about 4700 feet above sea level).

Now I have to get ready to do my PT test tomorrow. *self conscious*

[BRUTAL]

It'll have poo on it though
What a Rob thing to say.

[Colossal Spoons]

Ugh, wanna go hide under a bridge while bombs are fired?

[Golgo-13]

So my Sergeant showed my class a video today of a female doing the Army PT test that was insane.

This woman was 29 years old and beat out every single person in her company for reps and 2 mile time.

She did 177 pushups in 2 minutes, 189 sit-ups in 2 minutes, and a 9:43 2 mile run (here where the altitude is about 4700 feet above sea level).

Now I have to get ready to do my PT test tomorrow. *self conscious*

I'm sorry but i find that a little hard to swallow. I was in the military too. There's only 120 seconds in 2 minutes, and that would mean at some point she was doing two push-ups in one second.. :huh:, same thing with the sit ups. And back when i was in the Army, the fastest the 2 mile run was ever run was around 11:00 minutes. And that's after you've fatigued yourself from doing the push ups and sit ups.

Were you the one doing the counting? Or was the drill instructor? And were the push-ups/sit-ups, all the way up and all the way down, performed correctly? I'm not saying it's humanly impossible but this woman would have to be frickin' bionic to pull this off.......

[Colossal Spoons]

We...can...rebuild her

[kytrigger]

I'm sorry but i find that a little hard to swallow. I was in the military too. There's only 120 seconds in 2 minutes, and that would mean at some point she was doing two push-ups in one second.. :huh:, same thing with the sit ups. And back when i was in the Army, the fastest the 2 mile run was ever run was around 11:00 minutes. And that's after you've fatigued yourself from doing the push ups and sit ups.

Were you the one doing the counting? Or was the drill instructor? And were the push-ups/sit-ups, all the way up and all the way down, performed correctly? I'm not saying it's humanly impossible but this woman would have to be frickin' bionic to pull this off.......
No i didn't time her or count her. This was taped as proof it was done by everyone else in her company (it was during ANOC). Their Platoon Sergeant was counting, and we all counted her sit-ups in class today when watching the video.

It was disgusting, she was probably 5 feet tall at most and probably around 100 pounds, but just ripped (you could tell just by her forearms).

[ShadowBoxing]

Hey guys, I want to get a 4 pack. Not 6, because thats what everybody wants, but a 4....thats a rare goal.
Plus I want to be built like Nightcrawler....do you guys know any exercises that will help me grow a tail and get blue skin?
Oh, my current routine is 7 situps in the morning and 2 pushups at 3 pm. Shortly thereafter, I eat 2 scoops of ice cream, since it is full of protein.
Oh, plus I play Halo every night, so that counts towards hand strength and army like training.

^^^

:D

jag

Guys! Guys! I've discovered the PERFECT ab workout! It helps you shed weight so they will show really well AND works them really hard so they get even more definition. I call it "Power Pooping"! :up:

jag

Propping you feet up for added aerodynamics FTW!

There are people out there who are using performance enhancers like Exlax in the sport, and I think they should be banned. All my respect is reserved for the power lifters who eat lots of rice and cheese 24 hours before an event. :up:

jag

That'll be in Jackass 3.0

Just watch :o

I better get a royalty check. :up:

jag

It'll have poo on it though

Brillant, I ought to TiVo this :D

[ShadowBoxing]

No i didn't time her or count her. This was taped as proof it was done by everyone else in her company (it was during ANOC). Their Platoon Sergeant was counting, and we all counted her sit-ups in class today when watching the video.

It was disgusting, she was probably 5 feet tall at most and probably around 100 pounds, but just ripped (you could tell just by her forearms).
Unless she has Flash's powers, I'm somehow doubting this. The run seems believeable though.

[enterthemadness]

Is there any evidence of coffee causing a person to poop almost every day? :huh: and is it good or bad to poo almost every day of the week?

[Savage]

...Are you serious? I'm seriously asking. Yes it is okay/normal to poop every day. In fact I'd say it is required of the body. I don't know what coffee has to do with it though.

[enterthemadness]

...Are you serious? I'm seriously asking. Yes it is okay/normal to poop every day. In fact I'd say it is required of the body. I don't know what coffee has to do with it though.

Well, I was just curious. There are times when I hardly poop during the week, then there are others when I go every day. Just was curious was all.:o:o:o

[jaguarr]

I poop many times a day. Is that a trick question? :huh: Anyway, really acidic coffee can disrupt the digestive system and make it purge. Usually not pleasant. Coffee is also a diuretic and can make you drop water through the fecal process.

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

Is there any evidence of coffee causing a person to poop almost every day? :huh: and is it good or bad to poo almost every day of the week?

Haha, ask any of these guys; I used to poop like once or twice a week. I dunno if it was due to a lack of fiber or just not taking time out of my day to shed some weight or whatever.

Regular bowel movements are a good sign. If you're defecating everyday of the week, there's no cause for alarm, unless it's an odd...consistency :dry:

[AndThePickles]

Haha, ask any of these guys; I used to poop like once or twice a week. I dunno if it was due to a lack of fiber or just not taking time out of my day to shed some weight or whatever.

Regular bowel movements are a good sign. If you're defecating everyday of the week, there's no cause for alarm, unless it's an odd...consistency :dry:

Weirdest pooper in the land.

[jaguarr]

Colossal Spoons used to be full of ****. It's true.

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

Hahaha, indeed

[mrvlknight21]

enough about poop.
why dont we talk about sledgehammer swings and weighted pullups instead!
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/outsidegym018.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/outsidegym031.jpg

[jaguarr]

Those look like things you wouldn't want to do if you had to poop, Devil.

jag

[mrvlknight21]

Why dont you guys start the official hype poop thread?

[jaguarr]

Haha! :D How much weight you have in that backpack?

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

Pooping is a vital part of fitness!

Crap in, crap out!

[mrvlknight21]

Haha! :D How much weight you have in that backpack?

jag

Not a lot, 35 lbs I believe.
I just stuffed some weight plates in there with some towels.
I have my dip belt too, but I dont usually do pullups or chins with that, it tends to swing to much.

[jaguarr]

Not a lot, 35 lbs I believe.
I just stuffed some weight plates in there with some towels.
I have my dip belt too, but I dont usually do pullups or chins with that, it tends to swing to much.

On certain weighted lifts that I use my Grizzly Belt for I sometimes have to cinch the chain up pretty high to keep the swing factor from getting to be too much.

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

I won't be doing pull/chin-ups w/ added weight for quite some time. My body weight is a struggle already

[mrvlknight21]

By the way, Storm has decided that he will be dropping his gym membership since he doesnt go often enough to justify paying each month and he is more focused on getting better at running. He said he went 1 time in the last month.

I am working with him on getting what he needs. He has very very little space and little cash as well (he doesnt want to spend more than $100). So things like powerracks, power towers, full size benches and the like are out. He isnt interested in bodybuilding, just cutting some fat, getting general fitness improvements mainly (like the running).

If you guys see him around (usually on bat-boards) ask him about it. I picked up one of the Everlast doorway chinup stations that I posted a link to a fw pages back, so essentially, he has spent $25 and gotten 1 thing so far. I gave him an ab wheel to mix up some core work with (I had 2) and I am going to give him 1 of my jumpropes next time I see him (I have 2 of those also).
We are checking into adjustable dumbbells and so far, Target has the best deal (40lb set w/ twist on collars for $40). Wal-mart had some a little cheaper, with twist on collars, but some of the parts were plastic and I wasnt crazy about that. I just want to make sure they can hold enough weight to make it worth buying. If he has 2 dumbbells that can only hold 35 lbs each-he wont be very challenged. Im hoping we can check those out a little closer and see if we can get at least 60lbs on each one. I have SOME standard weight plates that I will be giving him as well.

One idea was to get a weighted vest-he could make just about any bodyweight movement more challenging, and use it to run sprints or stairs/hills with. I told him we should hold off on that for now, but we may have to do it. Not sure just yet. Again, he is very limited on space and cash.
Any thoughts/ideas?
Help me help him.

[mrvlknight21]

On certain weighted lifts that I use my Grizzly Belt for I sometimes have to cinch the chain up pretty high to keep the swing factor from getting to be too much.

jag

I may have to see if that will help me.
Dips arent a problem, I always do them pretty slow and controlled and with a good bit of weight. I may have to take a pic of that sometime. But, honestly, I cant get much more weight on the pullups anyway...especially on the rings, that 35lbs is more than enough to challenge me!

[mrvlknight21]

I won't be doing pull/chin-ups w/ added weight for quite some time. My body weight is a struggle already

Dont worry about that, you will get there soon enough.

[Colossal Spoons]

Yeah, Idk why it took me so long to work them into my routine so I've gotta start from scratch :up:

[jaguarr]

A weighted backpack might be a cheap and easy solution for Storm, Devil. :up:

jag

[mrvlknight21]

A weighted backpack might be a cheap and easy solution for Storm, Devil. :up:

jag

Yeah, and that will be a cheaper option. I went to Goodwill and found several that will do for $2-$3.
Anything else that you guys can think of?

Indoor pullup bar that is also push up station and holds feet for situps-check
jump rope for different cardio-check
ab wheel to mix up core work-check

budget used so far-$25
remaining $- approximately $75

possibilities so far-adjustable dumbbells, weighted backpack or vest

[Golgo-13]

Wow, supersets!

It's amazing how super-setting a routine you usually do, can turn a great workout into a real lung buster.:up:

I usually do dumb bell squats, lunges and stiff-leg deadlifts as my leg routine. Well, i decided to superset that routine today......and by the time i got around to the second set, i was ready to collapse! My new goal is to master this routine.

[Colossal Spoons]

I am so tired of squatting. This 5X5 routine is all about compound lifts so I haven't isolated my calves, hamstrings, or inner/outer legs in weeks.

[Golgo-13]

I am so tired of squatting. This 5X5 routine is all about compound lifts so I haven't isolated my calves, hamstrings, or inner/outer legs in weeks.

5X5 routine? 5 sets of 5?

[jaguarr]

Yeah, and that will be a cheaper option. I went to Goodwill and found several that will do for $2-$3.
Anything else that you guys can think of?

Indoor pullup bar that is also push up station and holds feet for situps-check
jump rope for different cardio-check
ab wheel to mix up core work-check

budget used so far-$25
remaining $- approximately $75

possibilities so far-adjustable dumbbells, weighted backpack or vest

Some used Powerblocks off Craigslist or from Play It Again Sports (or a similar type store) might be a good fit for the dumbbell dilemma you're trying to figure out. :up:

jag

[jaguarr]

5X5 routine? 5 sets of 5?

Exactly that. Popularized by Bill Starr, it's focused mostly on compound lifts. Good for putting on mass and strength, but not something I would make my permanent routine. It's good for shaking things up. You can read up on it here:

http://forum.dutchbodybuilding.com/f128/the-bill-starr-power-routine-beginner-63771/

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

Exactly that. Popularized by Bill Starr, it's focused mostly on compound lifts. Good for putting on mass and strength, but not something I would make my permanent routine. It's good for shaking things up. You can read up on it here:

http://forum.dutchbodybuilding.com/f128/the-bill-starr-power-routine-beginner-63771/

jag


Word :up:

The routine I'm using is 6-7 weeks long. I couldn't imagine doing this all year long :down:

[jaguarr]

By the way, the photo album is prime for viewing right now. It's even on topic. :D

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

*runs over*

[jaguarr]

*walks over to photo thread and looks around*

LOFL! Spoons, if there were a Hell you'd be going to it. :D

jag

[AndThePickles]

*walks over to photo thread and looks around*

LOFL! Spoons, if there were a Hell you'd be going to it. :D

jag

Pretty much. You know GR doesn't understand sarcasm Jamal! :cmad:

[Colossal Spoons]

Haha, he should hang out here more often. We could all learn a thing or two.

[Ghostrider87]

Pretty much. You know GR doesn't understand sarcasm Jamal! :cmad:

So you are saying that the whole what muscles was suppose to be a joke?

[jaguarr]

Uh-oh! Spoons is busted! Haha!

jag

[AndThePickles]

So you are saying that the whole what muscles was suppose to be a joke?

No, what I said was serious. You're still extremely thin...bulk up and I'm sure your muscles will be more visible. Keep on workin.

[Colossal Spoons]

Uh-oh! Spoons is busted! Haha!

jag

Je ne parle pas l'anglais! :o

[Ghostrider87]

No, what I said was serious. You're still extremely thin...bulk up and I'm sure your muscles will be more visible. Keep on workin.

I would agree I am thin but not extremly thin.

[Colossal Spoons]

Pfft, women

[AndThePickles]

Uh-oh! Spoons is busted! Haha!

jag

Apparently not, because he's still goin at it. Spoons is going to a bad place for sure :csad:

[Colossal Spoons]

New Jersey? :(

[jaguarr]

Keep it up and you'll wind up in Long Island.

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

Oh God, not the part of NY that really isn't, no matter how much they beg!? :(

[Ghostrider87]

No, what I said was serious. You're still extremely thin...bulk up and I'm sure your muscles will be more visible. Keep on workin.

In that case I say we agree to disagree. I am thin and have muscles.

[Colossal Spoons]

What are you doin in the gym anyway; any particular split?

[Ghostrider87]

What are you doin in the gym anyway; any particular split?

I mostly work my arms.

[Colossal Spoons]

Sweet

[Sun_Down]

'Bout to go punish my legs and shoulders :up:

[Colossal Spoons]

I'm outta here soon too, I'll be punishing my everything

[jaguarr]

Chest/tri's for me, today. :up:

jag

[NickSox]

Chest/tri's for me, today. :up:

jag

I thought you took Sundays off Jag?
Work has been really pickin up for me lately but I've been sticking to my splits and seein great results. One more week of the chest/bi's split till I go to chest/tris. Lookin forward to it. What are some good tri workouts besides push downs and skullcrushers? I'm lookin to vary it a bit after this week.

[Colossal Spoons]

Really good workout today. Work: done!

[jaguarr]

I thought you took Sundays off Jag?
Work has been really pickin up for me lately but I've been sticking to my splits and seein great results. One more week of the chest/bi's split till I go to chest/tris. Lookin forward to it. What are some good tri workouts besides push downs and skullcrushers? I'm lookin to vary it a bit after this week.

I'm lifting on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the moment. :up:

Close grip bench, reverse grip bench and weighted dips are all excellent tri exercises.

KILLER chest/tri's workout today. Could barely mix my PWO shake I was so fried afterwards. :up:

jag

[NickSox]

I'm lifting on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at the moment. :up:

Close grip bench, reverse grip bench and weighted dips are all excellent tri exercises.

KILLER chest/tri's workout today. Could barely mix my PWO shake I was so fried afterwards. :up:


jag

Thanks man. I work in the close grip bench occasionally, and maybe it's a dumb question but how do you do the reverse grip bench?

[jaguarr]

Thanks man. I work in the close grip bench occasionally, and maybe it's a dumb question but how do you do the reverse grip bench?

Here's a good primer on the Reverse Grip Bench (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0801/is_5_65/ai_n6005925). Start with light weight until you get the feel and balance of them. Use a spotter or a power rack when you do them, too, in case you let the weight slip and drop as they are very awkward at first. :up:

jag

[NickSox]

Here's a good primer on the Reverse Grip Bench (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0801/is_5_65/ai_n6005925). Start with light weight until you get the feel and balance of them. Use a spotter or a power rack when you do them, too, in case you let the weight slip and drop as they are very awkward at first. :up:

jag

Thanks for the info. Maybe after doin these I'll look like that Ghostrider fellow from the photo album.:cwink:

[jaguarr]

Haha! Only if you keep your caloric intake way down to get that cut look.

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

I was feelin pretty good about my squat progress these past few days. Then I watched this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NPQhXJ403Ro

She's pretty too :up:

[Colossal Spoons]

Thanks for the info. Maybe after doin these I'll look like that Ghostrider fellow from the photo album.:cwink:

Ha! You wish

[jaguarr]

I was feelin pretty good about my squat progress these past few days. Then I watched this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NPQhXJ403Ro

She's pretty too :up:

I agree with the poster that said that the inner plates looked like really thick bumper plates rather than standard plates, so it's probably not actually 315. Still, impressive lift for a girl. :up:

jag

[AndThePickles]

I was feelin pretty good about my squat progress these past few days. Then I watched this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NPQhXJ403Ro

She's pretty too :up:

Her waist looks way too huge for me, but I guess that's why she can squat so much is because of her core. I don't think I'll EVER be able to squat that much lol.

[NickSox]

Haha! Only if you keep your caloric intake way down to get that cut look.

jag

I enjoy my protein too much for all that! Quaker Oatmeal is also great to me. Hell I like it all. What would be a good supplement to aid with the protein I already take? Something for some healthy energy before I workout and maybe something else to aid in gaining mass is what I desire. And of course thanks in advance, Lurking and talking with you guys about this stuff is good motivation since I don't have anyone to work out with, or anyone that is into it like I'm getting into it.

[jaguarr]

I enjoy my protein too much for all that! Quaker Oatmeal is also great to me. Hell I like it all. What would be a good supplement to aid with the protein I already take? Something for some healthy energy before I workout and maybe something else to aid in gaining mass is what I desire. And of course thanks in advance, Lurking and talking with you guys about this stuff is good motivation since I don't have anyone to work out with, or anyone that is into it like I'm getting into it.

About the only thing I take pre-workout is a whey shake ten minutes before lifting. During workout, I keep the BCAA's with some extra glutamine mixed in going in the form of Watermelon Xtend. PWO I do another shake with some Waxy Maize Starch. If I'm dragging ass before workout, I'll sometimes do one of those 5-Hour Energy shots, since they don't keep me awake at night most of the time (I work out in the evenings, usually). Then I make sure I get a good meal about an hour after that PWO shake. Nothing is more anabolic than food. :up:

jag

[Golgo-13]

I was feelin pretty good about my squat progress these past few days. Then I watched this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NPQhXJ403Ro

She's pretty too :up:

Man, i'd love for her to squat ontop of me. Notice how the majority of the time the camera's on her 'upper body':cwink: as opposed to her legs!:woot:

Anyhow, i notice she does them like me; she doesn't go all the way down, but just about parallel. About the same depth you'd go if there was an imaginary chair seated behind her, like we talk about the other day.:up

[Golgo-13]

Edit: Double post.

[mrvlknight21]

Well, it looks like I was able to solve the dumbbell dilemma for Storm. They had spin lock adjustable dumbbells (handles only) on sale at Target for $12.74 I talked to a friend who said they would lend him some standard plates. I have some as well, so he should be set until he can get his own.
In fact, I brought home the dumbbell and loaded it with 50lbs to see how much room I had to work with on it.
here it is now
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/stormsdbell001.jpg

So far, he has spent $38.00 and has gotten a multifunction Everlast doorway chin up bar, adjustable dumbbell handles, a jump rope, an abwheel and the use of plenty of standard plates.

[jaguarr]

Hmmm....does he have a bench, Devil? Even just a standard utility bench, maybe with an incline on it, but no struts for a barbell would be a good thing to have. He could use it for a lot of different dumbell movements and bench dips among other things. Those are usually pretty reasonably priced and often can be found on Craigslist or at Play It Again Sports.

jag

[mrvlknight21]

Jag-no, he only has what I have listed above. Actually, at the moment, I have it all, he is supposed to come down here and get it soon. Bench is the next thing on the list. I saw an adjustable one for $60 at target. I realize that none of this stuff is powertec, ironmaster or sorinex, but he has very very little room and really only wanted to spend about $100 to get started. Obviously, if he had $$$$ and space, a powerrack would be first along with a barbell and all.
In fact, here is the bench I was looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/Reebok-Combo-Bench/dp/B000MB8INI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1201483617&sr=8-1

keep in mind it is $59 and does not come with any weights.

[jaguarr]

A little bench like that was exactly what I was thinking of, actually. Do you guys have a Play It Again Sports in your town? Well worth checking out. You can find some excellent used gear there for cheap. Craigslist often has this kind of stuff as well. No need to pay full price for it. The other thing you might add to the list is a good Swiss Ball. You can do a lot with one of those bad boys. I call mine the Murderball.

jag

[mrvlknight21]

We used to have a play it again, but it closed down. When I was in Atlanta last week, I went to one and was outraged at the prices. They sell new and used and I was really just browsing, but they were selling new power towers for like $165 and if you wanted it assembled, it was an extra $50! We have an Academy sports here and they have a power tower for $79! The one I went to really didnt have much used stuff either, mainly golf clubs and things not weight related.
But we are still shopping around, but that bench may be the one, since it is within price and is adjustable.
I can actually get him a Swissball for free, so thats not a problem, if he wants it.
I may actually go back and pick up a set of those dbell handles. I think they will hold about 80lbs each if I load 4 10lb plates on each side!
I dont know why, but this is so much fun for me!

[jaguarr]

I use some starlock dumbbells and I've loaded them up with 130 #'s worth of standard plates before and they held up just great. That's too bad that Play It Again is gouging in your area. They're still offering nice deals, here. What about Craigslist? I've found some pretty good stuff on there before.

jag

[mrvlknight21]

I looked at the Craigslist for Augusta (where I live) and Athens (where Storm is) and didnt find much, unfortunately. I routinely check just in case there is a bargain out there to be found anyway.
I have found some things on Atlanta's Craigslist (which is 2 hours for me and 1 hour for Storm), but nothing that really fell into the right size, right price category. I guess I could check again for an adjustable bench though.
SEARCHING>>>>>>
Hmmm, here is a weider bench w/ 120 lbs of weights for $25....definitely a possibility. I would assume that it has a rack and bar too, there is no pic. I will have to email the guy and see whats up.

[ShadowBoxing]

enough about poop.
why dont we talk about sledgehammer swings and weighted pullups instead!
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/outsidegym018.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg9/jb21-2007/outsidegym031.jpg
Seriously. That set up is awesome. I wish I did that type of training so I actually felt justified in building something that cool in my backyard.

[ShadowBoxing]

Talked a girl into going to see my friend, Glenn Herring, about figure model comp. in May. She has the assets for it, just not the head for it I don't think. If she could find a way to motivate herself a little more she'd be set. I just don't want to see her wash out.

[mrvlknight21]

Thanks SB! I am about to add a few things to it I think. I am about to buy some actual rings from the website I listed a few pages back ($50).
Obviously there are a few things missing from what you see in those pics-the heavy bag isnt hung up and the sandbag isnt out there either.
I talked to a friend who built his own pullup bar (an actual steel bar on posts, not a 2x4 nailed to some trees like I have now!) and he said he could build me one as well.

[ShadowBoxing]

Thanks SB! I am about to add a few things to it I think. I am about to buy some actual rings from the website I listed a few pages back ($50).
Obviously there are a few things missing from what you see in those pics-the heavy bag isnt hung up and the sandbag isnt out there either.
I talked to a friend who built his own pullup bar (an actual steel bar on posts, not a 2x4 nailed to some trees like I have now!) and he said he could build me one as well.
Sounds good to me:yay: . I'd invest more in home fitness equipment, but it's all at my gym. Down the line I think I'd like to take my cardio home with me, buy a few pieces of equipment for that.

[mrvlknight21]

Yeah, I wish I had more room in the house for everything.
I have exhausted just about every inch in there (you have seen the indoor pics already).
A power rack would be first on the list!

Im glad to have my rowing machine on those days that I cant or dont want to run.

[jaguarr]

Home gyms are the way to go if you've got the space, IMHO. :up: All this talk of building equipment makes me think of all those guys on "Ninja Warrior" in Japan that is played on G4TV. They build these insane obstacle courses in their backyards or on top of their roofs so they can train for the competition.

jag

[mrvlknight21]

Home gyms are the way to go if you've got the space, IMHO. :up: All this talk of building equipment makes me think of all those guys on "Ninja Warrior" in Japan that is played on G4TV. They build these insane obstacle courses in their backyards or on top of their roofs so they can train for the competition.

jag

Yeah, those dudes put in some serious work and build the obstacles themselves for practice! NUTS! I wish I had some of those now that I think about it.

[ShadowBoxing]

Home gyms are the way to go if you've got the space, IMHO. :up: All this talk of building equipment makes me think of all those guys on "Ninja Warrior" in Japan that is played on G4TV. They build these insane obstacle courses in their backyards or on top of their roofs so they can train for the competition.

jag
I watch that show some time. It looks good. I'd love to try something like that one day, but the Ninja Warrior courses look like they aren't made with 6'1" guys in mind:woot:

[jaguarr]

I remember seeing some Olympic athlete from America that was like 6'4" and he wailed on a bunch of the stuff in the first two levels. Then he got to the third level and all that stuff that requires hanging by your fingertips for multiple obstacles took him down hard. Only the little wirey guys get past that level. Haha! :D

jag

[NickSox]

About the only thing I take pre-workout is a whey shake ten minutes before lifting. During workout, I keep the BCAA's with some extra glutamine mixed in going in the form of Watermelon Xtend. PWO I do another shake with some Waxy Maize Starch. If I'm dragging ass before workout, I'll sometimes do one of those 5-Hour Energy shots, since they don't keep me awake at night most of the time (I work out in the evenings, usually). Then I make sure I get a good meal about an hour after that PWO shake. Nothing is more anabolic than food. :up:

jag

I've been taking the whey after workouts, I'll have to try it pre. Thanks man.

[Colossal Spoons]

Man, i'd love for her to squat ontop of me. Notice how the majority of the time the camera's on her 'upper body':cwink: as opposed to her legs!:woot:

Anyhow, i notice she does them like me; she doesn't go all the way down, but just about parallel. About the same depth you'd go if there was an imaginary chair seated behind her, like we talk about the other day.:up

I thought she went pretty far down

[Colossal Spoons]

Home gyms are the way to go if you've got the space, IMHO. :up: All this talk of building equipment makes me think of all those guys on "Ninja Warrior" in Japan that is played on G4TV. They build these insane obstacle courses in their backyards or on top of their roofs so they can train for the competition.

jag

I watch way too much Ninja Warrior :o

I've been taking the whey after workouts, I'll have to try it pre. Thanks man.

I have a whey shake an hour pre-workout and an hour post too :up:

[Golgo-13]

I thought she went pretty far down

Not ass to calve, far.

[jaguarr]

Did a lot of progressive loading with my chest/tri's workout yesterday and I'm really feeling the results of that today. When I get DOMS, I know I'm growing and getting stronger. It's certainly not a prerequisite for growth or strength gains, but most of my better progress in those areas comes with at least DOMS. :up: I know quite a few guys who almost never get sore, no matter how hard they lift or how often they change things up, and they're big boys, and I know some that get really sore. Everyone is different.

jag

[ShadowBoxing]

Oh yeah, when I get DOMS I know next week I'll add a rep or so.

[jaguarr]

Had a good meeting with my urologist today. I've been using HCG for over a year to keep my testosterone levels up while my wife and I were trying to get pregnant. Now that she is and she's stable at 18 weeks and everything is looking good, it's finally time to pull me off that stuff and put me on straight testosterone. I'm going to finish up the couple weeks worth of HCG that I have right now and then switch over to the test. I hear those burn like a mofo when you do the injection, so that should be fun. At least I'll be able to go from doing injections three times a week to once every two weeks. I'll also probably drop a little bit of belly bloat as the HCG tends to cause a bit of that. All in all it will be much better for my health long-term, but I'll be on Hormone Replacement Therapy for the rest of my natural born days. Pray that none of you go hypogonadal at a young age like I did. It's the suck.

jag

[ShadowBoxing]

Glad to hear your wife is pregnant. I thought you had mentioned this before, at least I seem to remember it, if not though, congrats.

[jaguarr]

Thanks. We're really excited about it. We're 18 weeks today and everything is looking great. All the bloodwork she's had done recently came up aces, including the stuff they send to the lab to check in depth for potential birth defects. All is looking good and we currently have a July 4th due date. :up:

jag

[AndThePickles]

Aw, that's awesome :)

[ShadowBoxing]

Thanks. We're really excited about it. We're 18 weeks today and everything is looking great. All the bloodwork she's had done recently came up aces, including the stuff they send to the lab to check in depth for potential birth defects. All is looking good and we currently have a July 4th due date. :up:

jag
Awesome stuff :up:

[Colossal Spoons]

jag on testosterone shots. He's gonna be 'uuuge!

[mrvlknight21]

Thanks. We're really excited about it. We're 18 weeks today and everything is looking great. All the bloodwork she's had done recently came up aces, including the stuff they send to the lab to check in depth for potential birth defects. All is looking good and we currently have a July 4th due date. :up:

jag

Thats really great my man! Really good to hear this.
My wife's first ultrasound is Feb 13.

[jaguarr]

I've mentioned the pregnancy before. Ya'll aren't paying attention. :D

jag

[mrvlknight21]

I've mentioned the pregnancy before. Ya'll aren't paying attention. :D

jag

No, I remember, but I am commenting on the latest news that you just gave.

[Colossal Spoons]

I've mentioned the pregnancy before. Ya'll aren't paying attention. :D

jag

Oh, I listen. Already put in a visitation request for the 3rd weekend of every month :o

[The Original Bamfer]

I've mentioned the pregnancy before. Ya'll aren't paying attention. :D

jag

A weekend at Uncle Bamfer's, remember?

[AndThePickles]

Oh, I listen. Already put in a visitation request for the 3rd weekend of every month :o

Oh, but you can't put one in for me? :cmad:

[jaguarr]

jag on testosterone shots. He's gonna be 'uuuge!

It probably won't hurt my progress, that's for sure. As if I wasn't getting big and strong enough as it is. :bh:

No, I remember, but I am commenting on the latest news that you just gave.

Oh, I listen. Already put in a visitation request for the 3rd weekend of every month :o

Aight. Just making sure I wasn't introducing a new concept into the mix. :D :up:

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

Oh, but you can't put one in for me? :cmad:

What? lol

[mrvlknight21]

I had a decent workout this morning-even used Storm's new dumbbell for a good portion of it!
I will say that the spin locks didnt stay locked on dynamic movements like the snatch, but worked great for dumbell bench and 1 arm rows.
Finished off with a quick mile run.

[AndThePickles]

What? lol

A visitation request :huh: Come visit me :csad:

[Fran]

Haha

[Colossal Spoons]

Alright lol

[NickSox]

I've mentioned the pregnancy before. Ya'll aren't paying attention. :D

jag

Must have missed it! Congrats man and best wishes.

[jaguarr]

Thanks, Nick. :up:

Spoons, go visit your girlfriend! :cmad:

jag

[jaguarr]

Dammit!!!!! :cmad:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/jaguarr/Baby%20Care/1007.jpg

:(

jag

[Colossal Spoons]

Ha, I love it

[ShadowBoxing]

I'm ignoring that when I have children. I may end up a bad father, but I am gonna have one jacked to sh** baby.

[Colossal Spoons]

Little Hercules v2.0

[Golgo-13]

This must be mating season; cause my wife is due with our second child in August 18.......

[ShadowBoxing]

Little Hercules v2.0
sPoFq4Ljy4g

[jaguarr]

This must be mating season; cause my wife is due with our second child in August 18.......


Congrats, bro! :up:

jag

[NickSox]

This must be mating season; cause my wife is due with our second child in August 18.......

Congrats to you as well!

Little Hercules v2.0

That kid was jacked! He'll prolly have some long term health issues.

[Dorian Gray]

This must be mating season; cause my wife is due with our second child in August 18.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/dorian23/4Chan20070528134445.gif

Congrats!!

[ShadowBoxing]

This must be mating season; cause my wife is due with our second child in August 18.......
Congrats. I feel left out now:csad: . That's it, I going to go knock up some drunk chick this weekend.

[ShadowBoxing]

That kid was jacked! He'll prolly have some long term health issues.
More like "short" term height issues. I'm sure his health is fine.