The Fysical Phitness Thread

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shade said:
and whats with the stigma surrounding using the pussy pad?
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Because a lot of guys at the gym are Jersey-Shore-watching posers who like to get all amped up on Red Bull and possibly steroids and let their testosterone override their common sense? Honestly the "pussy pad" does not hinder your squatting ability, it's just a measure to provide a little extra comfort. It's not going to keep you from injuring yourself if your form is improper, but it'll certainly keep you from bruising or chafing on the contact point of the bar. Just my opinion though.

If all else fails, just remember that as much as you think you are mocked, you are still not as bad as those old shriveled dudes who prance around the locker room butt ass naked.
 
Who gives a fuck what anyone else thinks? Your health is way more important than if a bunch of douchey strangers think you're tough or not.
 
If anything, you should be the one mocking them for walking around in 3-size-too-small hollister and muscle shirts that are obviously just trying to make themselves look buffer than to actually provide comfort and flexibility whilst exercising. The GTL crowd is too ignorant for you to even give the time of day to anyway, so you can exercise freely with the satisfaction that they will be serving you burgers next time you go to Wendys.
 
the pad can mess up your form because it puts the bar higher on your traps and makes it more difficult to get your hips back far enough for proper form. instead of using the pad it would be better to just get bigger traps
 
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Stallion said:
Impressive mate! Very good chest especially! Now your arms have gotta catch up ;) Are there any before photos from the start of the two year period? And what was your diet like throughout the process?
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My diet is really simple. It obviously depends on what I'm aiming to do (bulking for example). When I'm cutting I like to go with high protein and fat and low carb with a 500 cal deficit. When clean bulking (this is the period where I'm working on a strength routine) I like to go for high protein and carbs and low fat with a 250 cal surplus. On a bulk I go for high protein, very high carb and moderate fat and a 500 cal surplus.

And yeah I know my arms are a weak point but traps and calves are non-existent... Lol
 
Lee said:
Everybody should read CBShuckle's post and remember that we're only ever one moment away from losing it all. I only hope that when my times I'll be able to show the same level-headedness that he has. I'm sure you'll find other ways to meet your goals, Shucks, there's always other exercises out there; when I hurt my epicondyle back in October I realised I might never be able to curl again as it was just too painful but I've since started doing chin-ups to target my biceps and actually feel a lot better for it! I guess what I'm saying is keep your chin up! ^________________^
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Thanks alot man for the encouragement. I've recently started using a rubber cord which attaches to each ankle and makes things like step ups and stairs verychallenging, even with no weight. I know ill find creative ways to get faster, willpower is the most important aspect.
 
Okay guys, I got a month left until I'm back at school, and I'd like to get a six pack by then. I've done some pretty good work, but I've hit a road block for the past few months.
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Okay so I'm happy with the strength aspect in all parts of my body. My cardio is doing great (put in >50 miles this past week, although usually the number is around 40), but I simply can't get those two lower abs to the definition level they need. I've been consuming an average of 2500-2700 calories a day. The main thing I need is an ab workout regimen that can push me over the edge. Can anyone help? Even if I can't get the six pack before school, getting abs more in shape isn't a bad thing, so I'll take whatever advice people have for me.

EDIT: I also realize diet is pretty important since abs *I think* are a matter of body fat. I think I can handle myself on this front, but if anyone has any input here, feel free to leave your two cents.
 
Avatar Korra said:
I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to practice, how to improve, or any advice on positions?

I think I'd like to be a midfielder, but I've heard of short-stick defense men so I'm not sure. I'm not afraid of working towards whatever level I need to be at in order to play. Thanks!
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I've never heard of a short-stick defenseman, that makes no sense. Long-stick is hard to catch and throw at first, but damn is it fun to poke check with those monsters. Tough position though, don't play D unless you have fast feet and can cover a person.

Middie is great, that's what I played, but you'd better have endurance because it's both offense and defense, and when there's a fast break you're sprinting the other way.

Attack is the easiest position because, really, you do the least. You're not responsible for defense unless a middie gets trapped low and you take their spot up top, the only thing you do is try to score.

bearsfan092 said:
EDIT: I also realize diet is pretty important since abs *I think* are a matter of body fat. I think I can handle myself on this front, but if anyone has any input here, feel free to leave your two cents.
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Abs are 90% diet and 10% exercise. I used to hear that saying all the time and figure it was just fluff, but it is completely true. Abs are started in the kitchen.
 
Yeah diet is important but you already seem to have a fairly low % body fat so it can't hurt to focus on that 10% exercise a little more - go on YouTube and find an abs training video that works for you - your standard 8 minute abs is surprisingly solid but I'd throw in some leg raises too since you'll plateau quite quickly with just the video itself. If you're running 50 miles a week then you should be there in no time tbh.
 
I don't think it's possible to not have abs after running 50 mpw for a while. just keep going as planned, throw in some strength work to stay healthy, and you'll see them very soon
 
Yep, maintaining a low body fat % is important but you should never underestimate what a proper ab workout will do for you. I don't really like the 90/10 figure because I think it's a bit misleading. The best part about abs is how quickly they recover so you can work on them more often than other parts of your body. The top portion of your abs is the easiest to work out at it goes a long way to giving you a better overall appearance.

As someone else said, you already have a low body fat % (or at least you appear to) so you should definitely put some work into your abs. Crunches are the best.
 
ab wheels, dragonflags, planks, flutterkicks, hanging leg raises, v sits, c sits, all sorts of shit is great for abs

ab ripper x if you want something to follow easily, good ab workout, did it for track often. liked it.

also the ol' fork-putdowns. great for getting those ab muscles to really shine through

i may have stolen that joke...
 
Pretty much any ab workout you do laying down on the floor work good, and to some extent, squats workout your abs as well. People don't notice how tight you maintain your ab muscles while squatting.
 
Stylish Interval said:
ab wheels, dragonflags, planks, flutterkicks, hanging leg raises, v sits, c sits, all sorts of shit is great for abs

ab ripper x if you want something to follow easily, good ab workout, did it for track often. liked it.

also the ol' fork-putdowns. great for getting those ab muscles to really shine through

i may have stolen that joke...
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No matter how many ab exercises you do you won't be seeing the "Hollywood" results.

Eating healthy, a good cardio program, and a well balanced core workout routine will not only give you "good looking abs", it will also give you "FUNCTIONAL" abs.
 
On the subject of abs (and not aiming this at you bearfans, I think it's cool that you have a goal), try not to get caught up on them too much. Along with the biceps and pecs, they are the archetypal 'glory muscles.' don't spend all of your time focusing on them (I have honestly seen guys come unto the gym, spend an hour on the ab roller and leave) and don't fret if they're not visible yet because that shouldn't define whether your training has been a success or a failure. maybe this sounds a little hypocritical coming from me of all users but 'they're only abs'
 
No, that's a very good point Lee. Abs are great and all but they should not have an entire day devoted to them, maybe not even half a day. 15-20 is premium in my eyes, 3 times a week, 4 at the most. Abs are just like any muscle group, don't go at it 2 days in a row. But like Lee said, you will naturally work abs during other exercises, which is why you don't need to target them excessively.
 
I've been working my abs almost as hard doing deadlifts and squats as I was doing actual ab-targetted workouts. Also, core strengthening can be done throughout your day as part of your normal activities, without even working out! Things like standing on one foot when you're idling around (cooking, talking on the phone, etc) can help strengthen your core and they do not require you to devote separate time out of your day. You'd be amazed at how effective it can be.
 
Oh, I habitually stand on one leg when idling because of the injuries in my right leg. Had no idea it had any side-effects though, heh cool.
 
My knee has been recovering from the MCL at an unexpected rate, I'm not even one month in and the swelling has gone down. I've recovered enough strength in my leg to be able to push off people without pain, though I still experience some pain doing other easier tasks (crazy). My last MCL injury recovered in roughly 7 months, and 1-2 months into the injury I was starting to limp and the swelling increased. Squatting was IMPOSSIBLE. There was no way in hell I would even try to squat. 1-2 months into my left leg's MCL injury swelling has gone down, I'm not even limping, and I can actually squat and hold it as long as I want. I do suffer from pain but it's only when I enter a cold room, such as a meat room, that's when my knee really stiffs up and its hell to bend my leg.

At this rate, I can maybe get back to squatting the barbell again, but I don't want to risk it and do it too soon.
 
Ever think that maybe you should stop squatting (I mean this as both mix an honest question and a sincere suggestion)
 
There was one point where I was so angry with my first tear, I blamed it on squatting. I was confused as to why did my MCL mess up if I was such a avid squatter, which were supposed to make my knees stronger. I was thinking about stopping and I did and I kept on doing Jiu-Jitsu, and now this injury happened and my other MCL popped, leading me to the conclusion that it was just bound to happen.

I don't know, I'm not too sure if squatting will harm me if I keep doing them, but I think they can only help now. Both my ligaments are torn now, and there's not I can do about it. Might as well try and make my legs stronger for my later years.
 
hey guys i know this isnt a medical advice thread but I thought I would ask.

ive been doing a lot of interval training recently (sprints) and ive got what i think is a shin splint (basically pain free until I try to sprint then it feels really ginger on my right shin)

is this injury the kind of thing that you need to just rest for a period of time or should I try to ease my way back into sprinting with some light jogs.
 
@Venom you need to be extra careful with those tears, because you'll feel better a long time before you are actually better. It's not uncommon for the swelling and pain to dissipate within the first month (all of my ligament tears have behaved this way, actually), but you still need to operate on the assumption that it'll take you 7 months to fully recover. I know it sucks, but you need to force yourself to do all the boring rehab exercises associated with it and stop doing those squats until you're much closer to full strength. Ask a doctor for pinpoint advice, but I'd say you shouldn't be squatting until at LEAST 4-5 months, possibly even more.
 
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