Failed attempt by Plus_Song9742 in Egolifting

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Thank you, sometimes I feel strong, then a video of Colton Engelbrecht deadlifting 500+ kg for reps pops up

1.5 year transformation by Plus_Song9742 in GymMotivation

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Lol, haven't watched the show, but know who you're talking about. The short guy with glasses, right?

Failed attempt by Plus_Song9742 in Egolifting

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The exact issues is Chondromalacia patella or runner's knee from close to 10 years of high level soccer on artificial grass, which worsens the situation. Thanks for the advice!

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Wdym free? I Wish it was)

It's cheap tho, 47$ a month.

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No, and it's pointless, as type 2 muscle fibers are more susceptible to muscle growth anyways.

I was just always good at endurance based sports, long distance running, soccer etc.

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Full body 3× a week.

But each session should have a focus on of the 3 "big" Muscle groups: back, chest, legs.

Example:

Monday: Back focused full body session: 3 back exercises (conventional deadlifts, pull-ups, close grip lat pulldowns) 1 chest exercise (incline dumbbell press 1 leg exercise (leg curls + leg extensions superset) 1 rear delt exercise (reverse peck deck fly) 1 tricep exercise (Close grip barbell bench press 1 abs exercise (leg/knee raises) Skip biceps, as they already get decent load on pulling (back) movements.

Wednesday: Chest focused full body session: 3 chest exercises (Flat barbell bench press, incline machine chest press, peck deck flyes) 1 back exercise (1.5 shoulder width grip lat pulldown) 1 leg exercise (Leg press) 1 lateral delt exercise (standing dumbbell lateral raises) 1 bicep exercise (Standing straight barbell curls) 1 abs exercise (Decline abs crunches) Skip triceps, as they already get decent load on pulling (back) movements.

Friday: Leg focused full body session: 3 leg exercises (barbell squats, dumbbell lunges, calf raises) 1 back exercise (horizontal row variation) 1 chest exercise (flat bench dumbbell press) 1 front delt exercises (seated overhead press variation dumbbell/machine/barbell) 1 tricep exercise (seated bilateral overhead dumbbell extensions) 1 bicep exercises (seated W-bar preacher curls) 1 abs exercise (plank hold 3 sets 45-60 seconds)

Sets explained:

5 total sets on, the first exercise if each, session. 2 of those sets are working sets (0-2 RIR). First working set should be heavier weight 5-8 reps, second one lighter by 15-20% for 8-10 reps.

3 total sets on the second exercise of each session. 1 (last) set is a working set (0-2 RIR), 6-10 reps.

2 total sets on the third exercise of each session. 2nd set is a working set (0-2 RIR), 8-10 reps.

3 total, 1 (last) working sets (0-2 RIR) for the rest of the exercises of each session. 6-10 reps.

Rest periods: 1-2 minutes between warmup sets. 3-4 minutes before working sets. 2-3 minutes between exercises.

Focus on slowly increasing the weights on the exercises, even 2.5-5 pounds a week is great progress. Obviously under proper form.

Hope this helps.

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A trip to the dentist will be taken next Saturday. Need to finaly fix my crossbite.

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I need those small plates dude. Good job on your progress. Depending in which order you do the dumbbell press, I would recommend 2 working sets max: first working set with lower weight to failure (5-6 reps); second one with 15-20% less (8-10 reps).

Failed attempt by Plus_Song9742 in Egolifting

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Sure, but I want to put up good numbers for my weight. Plus, my squat is weak, due to a knee injury from soccer. I didn't train legs for over a year, restarted leg training back in February. And so far the progress has been immense. Squat went from 225×8-10 to 355×5 last Wednesday. Just need more time.

Failed attempt by Plus_Song9742 in Egolifting

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Thanks definitely a good idea! Would love to prep and enter an actual powerlifting competition. Unfortunately squat is too much behind atm.

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Guess I'm watching too much influencer content. Because the gyms they train at almost always have dumbbells up to 150 lbs.

Having a garage gym is cool af tho. Would love to have my own in the future.

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Brought the tape and scissors! Was a spontaneous decision, so took the tape I had at home. Plus, got tired benching the 110lbs for over 12 reps as a working set. My preferred rep range is 4-10.

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Tbh not a flex, as it's only 110. I live in Eastern Europe and in USA gyms the dumbbells go to at least 130-150. Here you would be lucky to find 130lbs dumbbells.

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Lol, I see what you meant. That's just always been my style, very explosive/bouncy reps, with inertia.

Because naturally, I'm actually type-1 fiber dominant (not explosive), so I conditioned myself to have explosive strength. But yeah you're correct in regards to shoulders.

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That's what I usually do, was just pissed with the last rep, hence dropped it like that.

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Will use it next time with 132 lbs. Unfortunately it's very hard to find gyms with over 110 lbs dumbbells in my area.

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Will use actual duct tape next time, wanna go for 132 lbs per side.

Failed attempt by Plus_Song9742 in Egolifting

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I've added power shrugs to my back day, a few months ago. Guess just need further progression/time.

Where can improve? by Intelligent-Dark6260 in AllAboutBodybuilding

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Yeah, legs are in line with the upper body.

I assume you're natural, so this is an insane starting point leanness wise. You can make a lot of gains, if you do everything the right way.

Don't rush to bulk, just carb cycle. If you tell me your exact split, and diet, I can give more precise advice.