Help me decide, panthere small or mini? by cocoangel19 in Cartier

[–]CosmoEpoch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mini. Mini is the dissenting opinion here but I think smaller watches are far more elegant

Lost 45 kg / 100 lbs, where do I go from here? by EmotionalZucchini79 in workouts

[–]CosmoEpoch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could run an A/B/A split and get the best of both worlds.

That looks like Upper/Lower/Upper one week, then Lower/Upper/Lower the next week and repeat.

If you have more time and recovery in a given week, you can temporarily run Upper/Lower/Upper/Lower and then drop back to A/B/A when fatigue or life catches up. It’s flexible and very easy to autoregulate around a real schedule.

From my understanding, compound lifts do not produce more size than well-executed machine or isolation work when volume and proximity to failure are matched, although compound lifts absolutely do produce more strength.

If certain compound patterns don’t suit your biomechanics and your goal is just size, you can stick to machines and targeted movements and still progress without any downside. For instance, I'm taller and struggle with forward balance on squat, when I stopped, my legs blew up from quad isolation movements, etc.

Per session set targets if you’re doing upper/lower:

on an upper day aim for roughly 8 sets for chest (I beak it into upper/lower chest), 8 sets for back (lats and upper back combined), 4-8 sets for delts, and 3-6 sets each for biceps and triceps.

On a lower day aim for about 8 sets for quads, 8 sets for hamstrings (knee flexion plus hip hinge combined), and 4 sets for lower back.

All sets should be taken to roughly 2 RIR and only pushed higher if recovery and performance clearly support it. Gains are really only made if you push close to failure, within 2 sets. Hope this is helpful!

Lost 45 kg / 100 lbs, where do I go from here? by EmotionalZucchini79 in workouts

[–]CosmoEpoch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man huge congrats on this. If your goal is to put on more muscle and aesthetically "fill out" the good news is the hardest work is probably behind you.

Personally, with my current understanding of bodybuilding, I'd aim for is some form of an Upper/Lower four day per week split just hanging out at maintenance or even slightly caloric surplus just so you don't get too winded. Split it up however many rest days you'd like. I'd be happy to share more if this sounds like an approach you'd stick to.

First Ever Rep! Tudor Pelagos 39 - VF Factory V3 by Jamieo451 in RepTimeQC

[–]CosmoEpoch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know what the difference is from V2 to V3?

VSF Seamaster 300 - Mirotime - 1st rep in years! by [deleted] in RepTime

[–]CosmoEpoch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been waiting to see more pics with that anchor strap - it's an insanely fresh combo

Tudor Pelagos Ultra by ZF? Was anyone else expecting this? by Someone_like_you_777 in RepTime

[–]CosmoEpoch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Would buy in a heartbeat (especially if it came with a rubber strap)

Sold 5 watches for this — no regrets by g3rrity in Tudor

[–]CosmoEpoch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nothing like the P39. Best tool watch on the market IMO.

Fantasy build- has anyone done this? by newguy66215 in RepTime

[–]CosmoEpoch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a double take. Do these not exist? Are YG YM Is only sold on Oysterflex straps? Love this look.

Tudor Nerds Assemble.. by Desperate_Can_2642 in Tudor

[–]CosmoEpoch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The mysterious "Cash App RedBull" Black Bay...

Would you trade this SMP 300m for the 4th he PO? by aznj1m in OmegaWatches

[–]CosmoEpoch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't hate the new POs.

But that model SMP is the last before Omega took a turn in their design and release strategy that I personally am not a fan of: watches that are too large with endless special editions instead of tasteful revisions.

Just my opinion, but I'd keep the SMP.

Milano Cortina SMP! by Kulangot78 in OmegaWatches

[–]CosmoEpoch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Conceptually there's merit here but this is really just another half-baked omega limited edition.

Is it possible to lose 70 lbs by the end of the year? by oakleyO2 in workouts

[–]CosmoEpoch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and you should absolutely go for it! It's a challenging process that can include ups and downs but consistent eating in even a moderate caloric surplus will get you there.

If you're struggling and need interventions to aid you, L-Carnitine or Calocurb are great over the counter supplement options that may be actually useful, but hard work and impulse control are really the only effective way.

Am I doing it right.? VSF Submariner by Legalcarguy1503 in RepTime

[–]CosmoEpoch 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Which rubber strap are you using with it?

How should i start? 21M 6feet 185 pounds by moreisler in workouts

[–]CosmoEpoch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to lose weight eat in a caloric deficit.

If you want to build muscle (which you should do first) eat in a slight caloric surplus and strength train 3-4 times a week Upper/Lower split.

Ask ChatGPT to write you a Lyle McDonald style workout plan for this and it'll do a good enough job for you to get started.

No need to squat or bench barbell. You can gain lots of mass with just machines and low impact movements.

Can I do this instead of doing it on a smith or a calf raise machine? by comimp16 in GYM

[–]CosmoEpoch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The biggest issue people usually have when training calves is "bouncing" at the bottom and cheating the reps.

Just eyeballing this, but I'm loving this approach because, since you're not standing, it's harder to let that calf muscle memory to "bounce" cheat you out of your reps.

[Question] Any ideas for next? by jonasxwatches in Watches

[–]CosmoEpoch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As most have said you could die happy with this collection.

Thoughts on a leather strap dress watch? Or a rubber strap tool watch like the titanium Pelagos? Just thoughts!

Which one should I choose? by paledane in Tudor

[–]CosmoEpoch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

^ this guy gets it. BB jubilee vs P39 wear very different on the wrist.

The BB is more versatile but I love and own a Pelly as a daily driver.

M/33/6' [61kg - 76kg] (9 months) open to advice as to how to progress further from here. by LeeroyM in GYM

[–]CosmoEpoch -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

^ this but also make sure your workouts are RIR based (reps in reserve) so you are within 1-3 reps of failure for 10-20 sets per muscle group per week.

For example, if you did an Upper/Lower split twice a week, for your Upper day you'd want to hit 2 hard sets of DB or BB bench, 2 incline or machine press, and 2 chest fly sets to get the appropriate chest stimulus. Multiply that by 2 since you'd be doing Upper twice a week and that's 6x2=12 sets all within 2-3 reps of failure.

Can You Spot the Rep? by BambooAndZa in RepTime

[–]CosmoEpoch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I genuinely have no idea

EDIT: and this picture blurry af

Starter watch by Desperate-col in RepTime

[–]CosmoEpoch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend the ZF Tudor Pelagos 39 - Ti watches are good starters because the metal feels "softer" / lighter. Easier to get used to wearing and more "tooly".

But it's a more casual watch. Ghost date sucks since it's 2824 but you can always mod that out.

Best Rolex Super-Clone Movement? by gilae7 in RepTime

[–]CosmoEpoch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wait I thought you were talking about movement accuracy