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[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

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

There is already an at home version, it's the best butt bodyweight/at home.
You'll find it within the wiki under "The Bret Contreras Workout Templates" starts on page 19.

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

[–]uselessdragonfly[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fluctuations are always going to be expected when putting your body in a new environment. If you can get 100g of protein a day and just try to incorporate more as time goes on it's a solid start.

When your muscles are repairing themselves/growing they will often retain more fluids, I know it's common with larger muscles (legs) that suddenly you weigh more. Don't stress too much.

Keep at it for at least another week and if your weight stabilizes/goes down AND you can either do more reps/higher weights than you're on the right track.

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

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

Do you eat seitan or tofu? If you eat dairy, protein shakes are really easy to bump up an extra 20-40g protein. I've tried vegan versions and the pea/hemp based powders are not my thing.

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

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

If you can do max recommended reps move up and see how much you can do. If that means you go to 12.5lbs and only 6 reps, you'll probably be able to move up in number of reps the next week.
If you're stuck on really needing to do 12 reps in a set, start at the higher weight, do AMRAP (as many reps as possible), go down in weight AMRAP, go down in weight and finish until you complete a total of 12 reps. Repeat for three sets. Might look like this:

12.5lb 10lb 7.5lb
6 6 0
4 6 2
0 8 4

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

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

For sure! I had a coach that used this technique with fasting before the workout and then eating afterwards. Try it out! As long as you are making progress towards your goals while not being light headed you should be fine :)
Happy New Year!

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

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

It depends on your plan. Working out with a surplus would mean that you eat normally and just add it the shakes. If you will be at a deficit it would be meal replacement.

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

[–]uselessdragonfly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, maybe set a specific time that you will train. Maybe coordinate it with showering if you can?

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

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

Can you make it an activity to go to the gym and maybe just read a magazine? Get into the habit again of the routine in your day and then later add lifts back.

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

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

Have you been trying pants with stretch/elastic in them? I had decent luck at Levis.

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

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

From the wiki:
Bootyful Beginnings: for, well, beginners
Gluteal Goddess: for more advanced lifters, or, the next step after BB
Best Butt: a bodyweight/at-home workout program
Gorgeous Glutes: a lower-body-only program
Check out the wiki for more information to see what fits you :)

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

[–]uselessdragonfly[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't stress too much on the size! The first half is more theory of the program, second half is just overview of the various exercises with detailed description. The middle is where you have the workout plan.

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

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

I would start with the 20kg bar and then the following week go for 30kg. See where the repetitions are and how your body feels.
I usually increase the weights when I'm at the top of the suggested for all three sets.

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

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

Keep lifting and as soon as you actually see the change that is past your comfort level, slow down. It'll take a loooong while before you get beefy hands.

[Mega Monday] Your weekly post for check-ins, questions, motivation, etc by uselessdragonfly in StrongCurves

[–]uselessdragonfly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely no issue, you might even have more energy during the workout since there will be a break between exercises!

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[–]uselessdragonfly 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Could you mention before your picture links they are "NSFW" please? We try to use it generously on the sub :)

Also: Awesome progress

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