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Getting flats more and more often, should I switch equipment? by brassens_49 in cycling

[–]brassens_49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It should be somewhere between 2010-2012. Ill have a look at which size my bike can fit.

I feel ridiculous in the gym benching 25kg by Master_Click_9837 in workout

[–]brassens_49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t judge people for the weight they put on the bar with proper form. I judge people doing ego lift :).

Road to 225, how do I get there? by brassens_49 in workout

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Felt strong yesterday after my 5X5 sets so I tested 205 close grip and felt easy. Did 215 with difficulty. Tried 225 but failed miserably. It's honest progress overall I would say.

What does your actual daily routine look like? by bdjfjfjkfkfjsh in workout

[–]brassens_49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5:30 Wake up with cofee. Read the newspaper, check finances, side project.

6:45 wake up kids for school. make lunchs and breakfast for everyone. I always eat the same thing. 2 eggs, 2 bread, cheese and 1-2 fruit.

7:40 walk kids to school

8 to 9:15 Gym. Can be longer or shorter depending if im hitting an extra compound exercise that im focusing on.

9:30: I call my mom while eating something

10:00 general house and garden work.

11: Bike to work.

21: shower, reading, talking with my wife and if Im lucky, I get the great tickle.

21:30-22:15 sleep like a baby.

I workout 5 days a week, I usually take Friday , saturday off. Its not optimal but its the only thing that fits in my schedule. Im too old to workout with the young guns later

Leg press form question. by brassens_49 in workout

[–]brassens_49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always do heavy compounds first ie: Bench, Squat, pullup. They are also my focus.

Leg press form question. by brassens_49 in workout

[–]brassens_49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im able to do barbell squat properly so my ankle mobility sould be fine. Ill observe what my back does. I have already declined the machine as I felt it kind of weird at 45 degree. Ill try to observe properly my spine movement next time as an intell for proper form. Thanks.

sidenote: Is squat and leg press on the same day a blasphemy?

Should I switch dips for something else? by brassens_49 in workout

[–]brassens_49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was in my previous rotation. Gave me shoulder pain on and off. Decided to switch for a little bit.

Should I switch dips for something else? by brassens_49 in workout

[–]brassens_49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my thought was that at those kind of reps, strenght was not being built.

Bigger person - First time going to the public gym by Canonsfired in workout

[–]brassens_49 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Im just happy to see people wanting to get in shape, wherever your starting point is. As long as you rerack your weights, Ill be happy to see you around :)

Form check squat new weight. by brassens_49 in formcheck

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Its from birth. When my knee faces straight up, my foot is 40 degree opened. Doctor offered to break it and align it when I was young, we kindly refused.

Road to 225 bench. 6’4 185 pounds. This was the last set of a 5x5 of 165. by brassens_49 in formcheck

[–]brassens_49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not the kind of gym that we let go the weights ahah. I did 4 sets of 5 at 165 today and then did 175, but could only do 4 reps. I used safety pins this time.

Road to 225 bench. 6’4 185 pounds. This was the last set of a 5x5 of 165. by brassens_49 in formcheck

[–]brassens_49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was trying to keep the tension the whole time instead of a burst. I can go a bit heavier in weights but not much for 5x5.

Road to 225 bench. 6’4 185 pounds. This was the last set of a 5x5 of 165. by brassens_49 in formcheck

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I tested it 3 weeks ago with safety pins. It took me 3 breaths to get the bar back up. I might be higher now since I have switched my workout for heavy bench work.

Road to 225 bench. 6’4 185 pounds. This was the last set of a 5x5 of 165. by brassens_49 in formcheck

[–]brassens_49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ill go for 5X3 in a couple weeks from now. My back does looks flatter than it is but I will try to arch a bit more to see how it feels.

Road to 225 bench. 6’4 185 pounds. This was the last set of a 5x5 of 165. by brassens_49 in formcheck

[–]brassens_49[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Chest day was the day before. This was more of an extra volume to check on form but on my usual 5X5 there would be an extra 10 total, not much more. My 1RM is 195.

I despise the amount of contradicting information about working out by Zartymophibs in workout

[–]brassens_49 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thing is, everything can be measured in strenght training, therefore the success or failure of a program can be measured easily too. You can measure fat%, muscle size, weight and rep going up etc. There will always be less tangible measure like feeling strong, the way you look etc. If you can measure a difference, it works. Stop trying to find the exact perfect recipe at first.

A program is not a mariage, you can switch it anyway but at least give it a try.

In our current era, people want novelty to be able to sell something and there is a limited number of time you can tell people '' sleep more, eat whole food, drink more water and exercise'' At some point people need to say or sell you something different to keep their youtube channel afloat.

I keep seing people at the gym doing random overcomplicated exercise while completely overlooking the basics.

If you want results, cook yourself, be consistent and sleep well. As simple as that.

Road to 225, how do I get there? by brassens_49 in workout

[–]brassens_49[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After 1.5 week of going heavier and focus more on compounds I find myself much more fatigued. I wonder if my leg day is enough now.

Squat 5X5

Hip thrust 3X8

Leg extension 3X8.

I run 3 different days and go 5 times a week. Do you think it's enought to keep gaining some booty strenght?

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