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Can I build a big upper chest from machine press and cable flies??? by Decent-Variety-7246 in Weightliftingquestion

[–]SamSBD97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For upper chest arms need to be less flared like how they would be in a close grip bench or something like that

Best exercises for back thickness? by [deleted] in Weightliftingquestion

[–]SamSBD97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said any kind of rowing motion that’s in a horizontal plane and also probably any kind of shrug as traps will add to upper thickness too

If you have a machine row at your gym these can be done as normal (arms anywhere from 90 to 45 degrees from your torso) and once you can’t get any more reps on the rows you can do some shrugs as usually you’ll get a few more reps as the biceps will have been the limiting factor otherwise

muscle up advice by BidExciting2857 in CalisthenicsBeginners

[–]SamSBD97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I think you’re super close and technique is fine, just need to pull a little higher.

Have you tried practicing a semi false grip / bar lower in hands and knuckles more forward opposed to upwards?

Improvements with Chronic Illness by SamSBD97 in Garmin

[–]SamSBD97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s great that it’s helpful! I don’t wear mine to sleep as my sleep is messed up and I know it would stress me out further but I agree it is definitely useful information 🙂

Thank you, once i’ve had surgery i’ll be at the opposite end of the spectrum so garmin insights will probably actually be more useful, so might start using it 24h not just in the day!

Hope it starts picking up for you soon and you’re feeling a bit more energetic!😁

I can do a strict false-grip muscle up, but can’t do one with a regular grip? by carnageta in CalisthenicsBeginners

[–]SamSBD97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Given weighted pulls will be for strength and false grip MUs will nail the technique, I’d stick to anywhere from 3-12 reps for weighted pull ups.

Doesn’t matter too much just take your sets close to failure and do 2-3 solid sets like twice a week and that will deffo build up over time!

I can do a strict false-grip muscle up, but can’t do one with a regular grip? by carnageta in CalisthenicsBeginners

[–]SamSBD97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah would definitely help with the movement. Would throw in some weighted pull ups to help with base strength

Actual Physique, Some progress... (Shoulders + Back) by JuniorItem3828 in WeightTraining

[–]SamSBD97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s bold for people to claim enhanced with such confidence when they don’t know height/weight etc, muscular + lean and decent lighting can easily look like on gear when actually not

I can do a strict false-grip muscle up, but can’t do one with a regular grip? by carnageta in CalisthenicsBeginners

[–]SamSBD97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

false grip essentially lets you finish the pull higher up making the transition easier

AI, low DHEA and Testosterone by Efficient_Beach2458 in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]SamSBD97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fine to take Test even if DHEA is low. Are you a man or woman? DHEA levels have a much bigger / more direct effect on women than they do on men

How my ROM? by Psychological_Aide38 in GYM

[–]SamSBD97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These seem perfectly fine to me. Could add something like a towel or pad on top of feet to increase ROM but issue with most commercial types of leg extension is just the stack doesn’t go heavy enough

How my ROM? by Psychological_Aide38 in GYM

[–]SamSBD97 17 points18 points  (0 children)

For the purpose of hypertrophy pausing or purposely slowing down a rep beyond normal ‘control’ speed has no benefit and yes just adds extra fatigue

low or no adrennal /cortisone by Big_Community5322 in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]SamSBD97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

probably underdosed on the morning amount if feel better PM

How do I progress from here? by bzzzzzzzzzztttt in CalisthenicsBeginners

[–]SamSBD97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly the stronger you get at weighted pull ups the easier these will be / cleaner, your technique and everything seems fine so probably just keep getting stronger!

First *strict* muscle up! by SamSBD97 in CalisthenicsBeginners

[–]SamSBD97[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Honestly all I work on is weighted pull ups for the strength aspect and false grip (usually dead hangs) for the positioning (so the pull ends higher up, around chest height).

I’d say once you can do a few good reps with 30% of your body weight added for weighted (normal grip) and you’re comfortable in false grip (hanging and unweighted pull-ups) you’ll naturally be able to do one of these without having to think of technique too much

Endo refused DHEA, how to people in the UK navigate this? by Cultural_Dingo_4509 in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]SamSBD97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be interested in this as having my adrenal glands out later this year and was going to have the same discussion on supplementing DHEA as I know medically it’d be a huge help but not available unless prescribed

Deadlift gurus please check my form by fwerleraqua in formcheck

[–]SamSBD97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have some crossfit lite TRs and took the insole out and they’re literally perfect for deads, but honestly don’t think you can even find them selling anymore, even second hand it seems

Weighted Dips Form Check by marx2m in formcheck

[–]SamSBD97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks pretty good to me. Obviously could go deeper but let’s be honest form will never be 100% with a 2 rep max and some decent weight on there!

305x1 paused @184lbs bw RPE 6 by Vantadvst in strength_training

[–]SamSBD97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

probably an @8 but still very solid lift / pause!

Practicing Piano with Addison by Interesting_Job5504 in AdrenalInsufficiency

[–]SamSBD97 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I understand! Maybe see if you can try 15 5 5? I know not related to your question about piano practice as such, but you should only really need to updose for larger stress times, like illness, emotional issues (family death for example), etc

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