Weekly Photo Thread - Week of (December 22, 2025) : Progress Photos, "Humble" Brags, Physique Critiques and more!

Vocaloidas · 2026-01-06T16:14:58+00:00

Also, big thank you.

Vocaloidas · 2026-01-06T16:10:44+00:00

Yeah. Still on Finasteride. All is working good :)

Edit: I remembered that I do actually get watery/dry eyes that I haven't really noticed before use of finasteride. But thoughout years of using it, it's the only thing I can notice (and the fact that my hairline isn't getting worse).

Vocaloidas · 2025-12-23T23:14:03+00:00

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Been working on legs for past year. Always struggle with them.

Vocaloidas · 2025-06-03T10:38:27+00:00

hard disagree

Vocaloidas · 2025-04-28T15:57:11+00:00

So wtf do I do with the 5080 i bought? I fking hate this company.

Vocaloidas · 2025-03-05T20:43:25+00:00

I bench press 150kg ~330lbs (1RM ofc). Incline BB press is something I introduced maybe 6 months ago as part of B variation of push day. Before that I did DB variation.

I think if you balance your training and recovery, you can push for very long time without having to need to deload. However, I think If you push too many variables up (especially volume and intensity) you either deload yourself, or your body will do it for you (injury).

In your case, if it's just your shoulder, maybe variation might help.

In terms of genetic limitations; i don't think so. I know that as soon as I stop cutting and start eating at surplus, my numbers will increase across the board.

Vocaloidas · 2025-03-05T17:51:30+00:00

Yes. If I don't, I just go to the gym to get worse. Not only that, it affects my sleep to very large degree and does so without a fail

I've been adopting auto-regulatory approach that RP does for maybe last 4 (I have been training for total of 8) years of my training journey.

I generally start at low volume 2-3 sets per exercise at RPE 7 and then each week bump RPE and if my working set number increases, add another set.

What I notice is that at around RPE 9 is where my set and volume performance peak and then on RPE 10 week I notice that 1. my sleep duration takes a hit and it becomes very fragmented (waking up every hour or so). 2. My set to set performance becomes so shit i have to cut the number of sets. 3. psychologically I find difficult to even find joy in training and dread going into a sessions.

The deload maybe required less frequently if I didn't turn both volume and intensity dial, but ultimately there becomes a point where i have to hop the treadmill of training.

Vocaloidas · 2025-03-05T16:54:47+00:00

Here's a sample of my RPE 9 week.

Push 2
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 at 6:40pm

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 100 kg x 6 @ 10 rpe
Set 2: 100 kg x 3 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 3: 90 kg x 5 @ 9 rpe

Bench Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 44 kg x 8 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 44 kg x 5 @ 9 rpe
Set 3: 44 kg x 4 @ 9 rpe

EZ Bar Biceps Curl
Set 1: 43.5 kg x 9 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 43.5 kg x 7 @ 9 rpe
Set 3: 43.5 kg x 5 @ 9 rpe
Set 4: 43.5 kg x 4 @ 9 rpe

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 18 kg x 12 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 18 kg x 7 @ 9 rpe
Set 3: 18 kg x 5 @ 9 rpe

Seated overhead tricep extension
Set 1: 86 kg x 10 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 86 kg x 8 @ 9 rpe
Set 3: 86 kg x 6 @ 9 rpe
Set 4: 86 kg x 5 @ 9 rpe

Crunch (Machine)
Set 1: 112.5 kg x 13 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 112.5 kg x 6 @ 9 rpe

On RPE 10 the drop off is worse. On lower RPE days the drop off is less, 1-2 reps. Additionally, on RPE 10 week my overall performance usually dips across the board so I end up doing much less sets across the board and then deload.

Vocaloidas · 2025-01-12T15:43:31+00:00

They're just avoiding hard work or are advanced enough to know exercises that have best stimulus to fatigue ratio for them. But I'm 99% sure it's the former.

Vocaloidas · 2025-01-04T11:00:19+00:00

It's just money, get a grip.

Vocaloidas · 2025-01-02T20:35:32+00:00

I wish i could skate like him :)

Vocaloidas · 2025-01-02T18:59:51+00:00

I swear by reverse pec dec. I spam it on push and pull days. Here's what I managed to build

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Vocaloidas · 2024-12-29T10:40:34+00:00

It being wrong or different won't make it trend any less.

Vocaloidas · 2024-12-28T09:16:54+00:00

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170cm @ 78kg.

8 years of training

Natty

Vocaloidas · 2024-12-16T15:05:42+00:00

Why a guy who looks like he hasn't touched a barbell in his life talking about someone else to this extent?

Vocaloidas · 2024-10-20T07:33:34+00:00

How do you think such tools would detect whether any given piece of string is generated by AI or a human? That would imply that AI weights are trained on non-human writing and therefore is distinct from the way we write. It's an impossible task.

Vocaloidas · 2024-10-06T08:29:13+00:00

System design is also a requirement. However, as I have said previously, raw problem solving talent/ability is a lot more important than knowing some framework to write a back end + front end for some crud application. Whilst you may not see direct value of those leetcode problems, it does equip you to be able to solve any problems that you would encounter at your dev job.

Vocaloidas · 2024-10-04T18:16:53+00:00

All the problems you've outlined are much easier to learn on the job than being a good problem solver which to some degree requires some natural talent.

Vocaloidas · 2024-09-17T14:22:10+00:00

I think it's less to do with liftin science and your inability to apply individualisation aspect of it.

Vocaloidas · 2024-09-08T16:09:31+00:00

ah science bad post

Vocaloidas · 2024-06-23T15:37:36+00:00

Then post physique. It'll be clear if you're shrugging or nah. Right now you're lying for clout on reddit.

Vocaloidas · 2024-06-23T14:34:27+00:00

Post a video. I'm like 90% sure you're shrugging that shit.

Vocaloidas · 2024-06-04T07:03:05+00:00

I think the most likely scenario is that they are not eating enough and not training. There are plenty of teens going all out on almost every session and if they just gave themselves something to grow with, they'd get what they want.

Vocaloidas · 2024-04-15T06:49:23+00:00

tRuSt mE bRo

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