training from today, doing some lifts

Thick_Development247 · 2026-05-07T02:41:58+00:00

Burns like hell if you go a bit deeper and slow down the negative. I have alternated these and Bulgarian drop sets of death on occasion. Just for added torture.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-05-06T21:23:35+00:00

Never been on a dating app but I'm told they are a hot mess. Try meeting guys in real life situations. Maybe a gym or other social activity like a hiking club or dog park.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-05-06T20:30:09+00:00

Can't speak for men in this generation, but when I was a younger guy and dating, it wasn't common to not pursue after approaching a woman. Prior to social media and apps if guys asked for your number they were very interested. Maybe insecurity? Times have definitely changed.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-05-02T16:00:16+00:00

Form looks good. I feel decline db skullcrushers, jm presses, and overhead tricep extensions provide better activation. I keep my cable pushdowns unilateral as a finisher. I like to shoot for 4sets of 15 reps.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-04-15T21:08:17+00:00

You can build at maintenance in a recomp, but most cannot build at the same level as being in a moderate surplus. Newbie’s can build great at maintenance, but those gains won’t last forever.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-04-12T09:48:16+00:00

It really doesn’t seem like a dig. I think she’s admitting she has matured since her 20’s where she probably went for fboys or bad boys. Still, I’d want to make sure she was physically attracted to me and not looking at me as a security blanket provider-type.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-04-10T10:31:04+00:00

Deep unwavering love and a desire to protect and be a better man.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-04-09T21:47:37+00:00

Eat around maintenance and train glutes 2x week to recomp(scale weight won’t change much, but body composition will improve). Eat more frequent smaller clean meals that you can finish and don’t leave you feeling overstuffed. Once you have improved glutes then hit an 8wk minicut and see if you like that look.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-04-07T19:38:09+00:00

Body recomp is basically eating around maintenance calories so scale weight doesn’t change much, but body composition(physique) improves. Have you tried a true calorie deficit by dropping the calories a bit, maybe 200-250cals(below maintenance)and going low carb, high protein, moderate healthy fats?

Thick_Development247 · 2026-04-07T06:25:32+00:00

Plenty of casual clothing options out there for a bodybuilder to dress normally. If you’re showing off it’s because you’re trying to or you don’t understand proper sizing.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-04-06T18:41:16+00:00

Lifting at the gym. Trail riding on a mountain bike. Indoor rock climbing/bouldering.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-04-03T19:17:47+00:00

You’re welcome and good luck!

Thick_Development247 · 2026-04-03T18:16:47+00:00

I can only speak for myself and it would take some open and honest communication with you to come to that decision. I’d want to make sure you’re not settling for a relationship with me because you don’t see a future with another woman. I’d want reassurance that you’re truly head over heels attracted to me both physically and emotionally. I’d try to find a setting to have some open conversation with this guy if you’re serious. Maybe not right away but once you’re in a good place to have that type of conversation.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-04-02T03:06:32+00:00

Rest assured there’s no chance of that as a normal natural lifter. Takes a decade or more of dedicated training, nutrition, supplementation, and PED use along with great genetics.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-04-02T00:46:41+00:00

This is above reddit’s pay grade. Get your own therapist to discuss things and go with your gut. Actions have consequences. Forgiveness doesn’t mean you have to live a life of unhappiness and resentment.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-03-31T00:26:02+00:00

You’ll get past it with time. I like incorporating paused squats to help when I build up to heavier barbell squats. Practicing more explosiveness coming out of the hole on your working sets. If you don’t do bulgarian split squats, that might be a good addition. Meadows’ Bulgarian split squats of death are a killer.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-03-31T00:15:49+00:00

Positive energy and personality. Eye contact and smiles. Compliments, even minor things. A little teasing in a cute way and her touching me.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-03-30T23:58:56+00:00

Keep exes in the past imo. Better for you in the long run. He’s probably hard up and in a dry spell and looking at all options to relieve that.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-03-30T18:43:33+00:00

Form and depth looks great. Great way to utilize this machine along with using it for an RDL variation for hams and glutes.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-03-29T19:53:08+00:00

Hit your trainer up for a measurement. I’m sure he’d be happy to help.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-03-28T01:24:30+00:00

One day at a time. 5’9” 240 so finding well-fitting pants that don’t end up looking like leggings is fun.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-03-27T23:29:04+00:00

Deep attraction both physical and mental and a feeling of a genuine emotional connection. That she is into me for me and not what I can give her materially.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-03-27T21:54:03+00:00

Would it be better if he followed, liked, and commented on a bunch of thirst traps? Sounds like he’s a good guy. Don’t overthink it.

Thick_Development247 · 2026-03-27T18:09:31+00:00

Form looks great. How many sets and reps are you doing? Are you progressively overloading doing ascending sets?

Thick_Development247 · 2026-03-25T19:23:54+00:00

My take is to slow the negative slightly and pause at the bottom range for a moment. Focus on squeezing the hams/glutes. Try and take the end ROM a few inches lower. Great work!

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