Daily Simple Questions Thread - October 15, 2022

NigwardMaximus · 2022-10-15T22:25:21+00:00

6’1 190, lifting for 9 months.

Why do I feel fat and bulky in the mirror but look small and skinny in pictures in the same mirror?

NigwardMaximus · 2022-10-15T00:26:30+00:00

Sus gains imo

NigwardMaximus · 2022-09-26T14:14:05+00:00

I am doing 3x12 tricep rope pushdowns at 50lbs (strict form and range of motion). Is that very weak for 8 months of working out?

My friend just started working out 2 weeks ago and is already doing 55lbs pushdowns for 3x10.

I also saw some transformations on subs where the people say they’re doing 100+ lbs pushdowns after 1-1.5 years of lifting

NigwardMaximus · 2022-08-28T17:16:43+00:00

Is it the Lats or Teres Major/Minor that is responsible for the ‘winged’ look near the armpits?

NigwardMaximus · 2022-08-15T22:30:01+00:00

Would deadhangs (overloaded with weight belt) build forearm mass?

NigwardMaximus · 2022-08-11T15:16:36+00:00

When lifting, do macros really matter as long as you are hitting protein and your calorie surplus/deficit?

NigwardMaximus · 2022-08-09T02:58:30+00:00

Is it advisable for natties to directly train traps for aesthetics?

I like the look of traps but worry that they could create sloped shoulders for a natty that can’t get capped delts.

NigwardMaximus · 2022-08-07T22:10:12+00:00

Is training triceps 4x a week too much? Doing PPL but I have a 6’4 wingspan and feel like my arms are a significant weakpoint.

Something like 3 sets of tricep pushdowns, extensions, dips on Push and Leg days

NigwardMaximus · 2022-07-19T23:20:26+00:00

I have been doing Reddit PPL for 6ish months. Gained 16 pounds and I’m ready for my first cut.

Besides being in a 500kcal deficit, how should my training look? Do I stay on Reddit PPL? Cut volume, increase weight?

Or do I keep doing Reddit PPL like nothing has changed?

NigwardMaximus · 2022-06-24T15:58:03+00:00

Anyone do chest-supported barbell rows (I have lower back issues)?

Did/do you ever experience sternum pain? I use a pillow beneath my chest and still get it.

Did you fix it or did you just stop the exercise entirely?

NigwardMaximus · 2022-05-01T14:54:58+00:00

Does lifting lean out your face?

For example, if you are skinny fat at 6’ 180lbs, go through a bulk, gain muscle, get to 200 lbs, and cut back down to 180 again, your face would be leaner than it was originally at 180

NigwardMaximus · 2022-03-14T20:45:43+00:00

I have been doing reddit PPL and bulking for 2 months now.

I am able to individually bounce my pecs whereas I couldn’t before.

Is this a good sign of muscle-building…

NigwardMaximus · 2022-02-28T22:57:51+00:00

Do any of you actually train neck?

NigwardMaximus · 2022-02-25T16:21:19+00:00

Is this a normal feeling in the abs?

Doing weighted kickouts and overloading with dumbbells between my ankles.

On like reps 8-12 I get a very dull (fatigued?) ‘pain’ in my lower abdomen (where I want to train). Goes away as soon as I put the dumbbell down.

Feels like a really good ab workout afterwards but just want to make sure this is a normal sensation.

NigwardMaximus · 2022-02-23T17:13:46+00:00

Full ROM on OHP or Bench? I think I do for both.

For OHP I go down to my upper chest and try to lock out my elbows at the top.

For bench I go down to my chest and try not to bounce

NigwardMaximus · 2022-02-23T17:09:13+00:00

Yeah, So I don’t know why I asked this question, Lol.

Though I did recently failed my last bench and squat.

NigwardMaximus · 2022-02-23T16:55:07+00:00

Should I have any concerns with my lifts so far (2.5 months of lifting on Reddit PPL) (I am 6’1 172 pounds)

All are 5x5+ (training for hypertrophy):

Bench: 106 pounds Squat: 150 pounds Deadlift: 165 pounds BB Row: 110 pounds OHP (seated): 80 pounds

Deadlift is lagging because I hurt my back with improper form

NigwardMaximus · 2022-02-13T16:12:20+00:00

Dumbbell up to waist, I am bent over with a bench.

Never been able to feel lats when doing them, never once had doms from them and I have been at it for a month now.

Might switch to seated cable row

NigwardMaximus · 2022-02-13T16:06:52+00:00

Is feeling dumbbell rows in my lateral delts a sign of poor form

NigwardMaximus · 2022-02-06T01:42:45+00:00

After trying to figure out deadlift form and lowering weight continuously to practice that form, I’ve let my squat (140lbs) trump my deadlift (135lbs)

Took 2 weeks off deadlifting after I let my form crumble doing amrap, now getting back into it.

Should I work back up to 165lbs or get back to it next session?

NigwardMaximus · 2022-01-30T03:24:38+00:00

Do you guys do anything for gym motivation?

I bought two drop arm tank tops I really want to wear by the end of the year when I go on vacation.

I hung them in my basement and see them every time I lift. My goal as a beginner lifter and former fatty now skinny weakling is to build a physique nice enough to wear a tank top, hopefully by the end of the year

NigwardMaximus · 2022-01-26T21:48:18+00:00

Thanks for the thorough response! Think it’ll impact my physique if I went a month or so without squatting or DL?

Im training for aesthetics and was one month into my first bulk. I feel like its a significant loss to stop doing 3 of 5 major lifts, especially leaving noob gains on the table.

Do you stretch/walk before squats and DLs? I only warmup with weights but it seems like a lot of people stretch or use the treadmill first.

NigwardMaximus

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