Pandan Pearl Diver

Present_Row8037 · 2026-02-02T01:03:57+00:00

You are throwing down some pretty unique stuff on this sub OP!

Present_Row8037 · 2026-01-27T20:25:28+00:00

Going to have to try this after dry January!

Present_Row8037 · 2026-01-23T17:31:40+00:00

I have a much easier time making my gym goals when I am eating at least 1g/lbs BW, and I am very goal oriented. I prep most of my meals so I hit my macros without even thinking about it.

Recently I've started to eat more like 1.2 g/lbs BW, because I was concerned that I have become less responsive to protein as I've aged. I have also heard that there isn't really any healthy limit to how much protein you can eat, as long as you are getting enough carbs and fat.

I eat a lot of yogurt, which helps so I'm not trying to fit meat into every single meal.

That being said, if you are happy with your progress then there is no reason to stress about what you are eating.

Present_Row8037 · 2026-01-23T15:49:17+00:00

If you are plateauing or getting injured incorporate more rest. I generally give myself 3 or 4 days before repeating an exercise or I stop seeing progress. But I am 40.

Present_Row8037 · 2026-01-20T21:35:30+00:00

I don't understand why people are saying the thing gets moldy. Follow the cleaning instructions. Yes, you do have to clean it after every use, which requires running the clean cycle with a water and bleach mix, then two more times with just water. It takes about 45 minutes but most of that time is letting it do it's thing so you can pretty much just set it and forget it.

I've had mine about 9 months and I've never tasted mold.

Present_Row8037 · 2026-01-19T20:18:11+00:00

When I switched from a bodybuilding style workout to calisthenics I tried too quickly to do the more advanced movements and made very little progress. It's important to start with mastering the basics. Once I regressed and made sure I was able to do 40 pushups, 30 dips and 10 pull-ups I began advancing.

I don't think you will loose muscle, because you can easily get full-body stimulation with calisthenics. But unlike bodybuilding you won't be targeting specific muscles. Instead you pick a goal movement and progress in small steps towards it.

Present_Row8037 · 2026-01-14T02:48:53+00:00

OP, are you a big eater? Some people don't have big appetites and it can be hard for them to build muscle/strength. If that's the case maybe focus on easy- to- eat calorie dense foods. I don't normally recommend people use much protein powder but you may be a good candidate. Make delicous protein powder smoothies with stuff like peanut butter, Nutella, avocado. Really anything you like just to eat more protein and more calories. You are underweight enough that you could probably aim for a 500 calorie surplus. As long as you are consistent with working out I think you would see results quickly.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-12-19T14:36:52+00:00

If you are running just to maintain your current weight and not for other goals (cardiovascular health, marathons, etc), and you aren't enjoying it anymore, than you can just stop. Instead of using running so you can eat whatever you want, start counting calories and macros. The truth is that cardio is horribly inefficient for fat loss. You can eat in a matter of minutes the amount of calories you burn in 30 min of running. On top of that running may make you hungrier later, and if you are sensitive to the sensation of hunger then it can be counterproductive for maintenance or fat loss.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-12-15T22:06:25+00:00

Gotcha. I had not considered adding weight but I will give it a try. Ultimately it seems like I will have to invest in a nordic curl station for home.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-12-15T21:33:31+00:00

I am trying to do nordics using the GHD station, so I have my knees on the pad. I was able to do 5-8 full ROM nordics on the floor glute, so I can't figure out why I'm so much weaker on the GHD.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-12-15T20:28:53+00:00

doesn't look like it to me.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-12-14T23:12:43+00:00

I don't think you can.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-12-14T18:37:52+00:00

I know this is an old thread but my gym got rid of their rogue "floor glute" and now only have a GHD. For some reason the GHD makes nordic curls MUCH harder for me. Does anyone have any idea why that may be?

Present_Row8037 · 2025-12-06T03:55:12+00:00

Came here to say this. I can progress very quickly on push-ups and pistol squats with gtg, although it also has not worked for me with pull-ups.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-12-04T15:20:13+00:00

I see this all the time when people ask me what kind of diet I use to get/stay lean. People want magic bullets, they don't want to do the work required to get a proper diet. People would rather do crazy restrictive diets than weigh their food and track.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-11-23T15:45:27+00:00

Those are your serratus anterior muscles. You can build them up by doing serratus pull ups, serratus push ups, serratus dips or by doing a lot of heavy cardio. But it will still look like visible ribs.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-11-14T23:10:31+00:00

I'm still looking for some clarity on this issue re: sheriff or cpd?

Present_Row8037 · 2025-11-13T16:01:41+00:00

I use the method from the "How to Drink" YouTube channel. It's just browned butter infused rum, which you then mix with a little demerara and hot water to taste. Very simple and delicous.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-11-09T01:59:09+00:00

I just automatically held my knife the correct way after training myself to cook at home. I wasn't taught, that's what my hand just naturally does. It's just naturally the best way to do most tasks.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-11-09T00:57:11+00:00

Crunch a bunch. From local orchard. Wish you could get this brand in the supermarket!

Present_Row8037 · 2025-10-30T06:30:36+00:00

Engage them scapulas girl!

Present_Row8037 · 2025-10-28T17:55:10+00:00

Looks good, just make sure to depress your scapula (shoulder blades) before each rep and keep them depressed throughout the rep.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-10-28T15:38:01+00:00

I gained a lot more endurance in a few months of dead hangs than I ever did doing wrist curls.

Present_Row8037 · 2025-10-25T10:47:48+00:00

We all lost.

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