Power lifter? Bodybuilder? come on in!

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by CFD

I am by no means an expert but seem to do ok with this. I typically work in the 5-6r ep range. When I can do 5-6 reps with a given weight I add more weight, when I can do 5-6 reps with the increased weight, I add more. Same thing for hypertrophy. I'll do10-12 reps with a given weight, when I can do it, I add more weight. My theory is if you always lift 100 lbs, you will only lift 100 lbs. My goal is to always add more weight, I must admit, at 62 yrs old it's not getting easier. lol

Very inspiring none the less. I hope I can still hit the gym with as much intensity I do today when I get a little older. I'm still a young 50. But I do have to add, I am going to be pro-wrestling this year. This will be a new challenge and can't wait to have some fun at it. It's local, so don't be looking for me on Smackdown yet.

Me

The wife

[CFD]

I think it's got a lot to do with attitude. The mind is powerful. I have no doubt that even at my age you can still gain strength and size, in fact I do, my biggest issue is dealing with serious injuries from years ago so there's ups and downs.

[Sapphire]

oh I remember this thread! Glad to see you guys are still at it! I am as well and have seen gains since last Feb when I really started to set my mind at making myself better and looking great!
I use to not even be able to dead lift my own weight, now my PR is 225LBs. my back squat is 175 and I've actually benched 100 which was ugly but I did it lol. running/jogging I hate but for a warm up we all jogged for a quarter mile and I could do that and not feel very winded. so I am happy with the progress I've made, but I have very far to go.
my Goal for this year is to actually do a strict pull up. its funny because the ladies I workout with all say I'm so strong but I don't think so because I can't pull my body weight up. being a female it's a bit harder than being a male. but I am working on my upper strength and one day I will be there!

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Sapphire

oh I remember this thread! Glad to see you guys are still at it! I am as well and have seen gains since last Feb when I really started to set my mind at making myself better and looking great!
I use to not even be able to dead lift my own weight, now my PR is 225LBs. my back squat is 175 and I've actually benched 100 which was ugly but I did it lol. running/jogging I hate but for a warm up we all jogged for a quarter mile and I could do that and not feel very winded. so I am happy with the progress I've made, but I have very far to go.
my Goal for this year is to actually do a strict pull up. its funny because the ladies I workout with all say I'm so strong but I don't think so because I can't pull my body weight up. being a female it's a bit harder than being a male. but I am working on my upper strength and one day I will be there!

Pull ups/chin ups can be disappointing, I know guys who workout regularly and are quite strong and struggle to do them so don't. But that's the problem, you've got to keep at it and it will come.

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by CFD

Hi all. I've been in and out of the gym myself, after my shoulder surgery still not 100% but I'm getting there.

Higher reps is kind of a mixed bag when it comes to strength gains, just like loosing fat and gaining muscle. You will get stronger with higher reps/lighter weight to a certain point and certain muscles more so than others. Before my surgery, when I was at my biggest and strongest I found that a hybrid program was most productive. I was doing a 4 day split, 1 day upper, 1 day lower for strength then the same for hypertrophy. I also think that beginners will show strength gains with higher reps but after a certain point the gains diminish. You need more weight to get stronger because of adaptation.

Hah look who showed up

I went through a period too end of last year. Had to have an ingrown toenail surgically removed which sucked.

Then 2 days after Christmas I had to put my best friend of 14 years to sleep.

So for about 6 weeks I didn't do anything.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

Hah look who showed up

I went through a period too end of last year. Had to have an ingrown toenail surgically removed which sucked.

Then 2 days after Christmas I had to put my best friend of 14 years to sleep.

So for about 6 weeks I didn't do anything.

I'm still lurking around lol, hard to break old habits.

Seems like life gets in the way sometimes but even after a lengthy time away from the gym id does come back rather quickly, at least I keep telling myself that, during my recovery I added about two inches to my belly and lost at least that much from my arms and chest but it's coming back

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by hrpiii

Oh nooooooooooo. Well yes. I am NOT going to disagree with you, as I left out that important information "in general". But my response was more toward an exercise that will put less stress on the elbow.

So to clarify, only way to get stronger, is to keep lifting heavier weight. PL's lift heavy sh$t. No doubt about it, and it's never enough, so we keep lifting more and more and pushing our bodies to the max. So yes, you are correct, and I know very well that you know your way around the gym, like myself.

I have much respect for both of you and your experiences in lifting.

Ah yes. Yes there is for sure stress put on the elbow when doing the exercises in the video and it can for sure cause problems which is why I said not to go all out. When I was benching 365 I started with 5lb dumbbells and worked my way up very slowly.

I've had the "hot elbow" several times over my training "career". I use to do extensions 2x a week.....cut back to once and haven't had any issues since.

You too sir. Give em hell

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by Sapphire

oh I remember this thread! Glad to see you guys are still at it! I am as well and have seen gains since last Feb when I really started to set my mind at making myself better and looking great!
I use to not even be able to dead lift my own weight, now my PR is 225LBs. my back squat is 175 and I've actually benched 100 which was ugly but I did it lol. running/jogging I hate but for a warm up we all jogged for a quarter mile and I could do that and not feel very winded. so I am happy with the progress I've made, but I have very far to go.
my Goal for this year is to actually do a strict pull up. its funny because the ladies I workout with all say I'm so strong but I don't think so because I can't pull my body weight up. being a female it's a bit harder than being a male. but I am working on my upper strength and one day I will be there!

That's awesome! Still in TN?

You should see the new Mayhem.

[Mydivorcegift]

Crossfit Open starts tonight!

This workout for tonight is the first time that there were multiple movements in Monique's wheelhouse. Most times it's one that is, and one or two that isn't.

The workout is....

10 Dumbbell snatches (35lbs)
15 Burpee box jump overs (20 inch box)
20 Dumbbell snatches
15 Burpee box jump overs
30 Dumbbell snatches
15 Burpee box jump overs
40 Dumbell snatches
15 Burpee box jump overs
50 Dumbbell snatches
15 Burpee box jump overs

We have know for a few weeks that dumbbells were going to be in the open for a few weeks now....although we don't know what the movements are.

So for Monique's training I plugged in some 5 min AMRAP's throughout the week consisting of thrusters, lunges, box step ups, man makers, and snatches figuring it would be one or more of these 5.

In 5 mins she did 103 snatches and says she could have gone faster. So I'm thinking worst case scenario 8 mins tops for the 150 snatches and I am thinking about 7 mins for the 75 burpee box jumps. Tonight's will serve as a trial run which we will video and see where improvements can be made. Then she will do it again Monday making corrections and giving an all out effort.

[Sapphire]

Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

Crossfit Open starts tonight!

This workout for tonight is the first time that there were multiple movements in Monique's wheelhouse. Most times it's one that is, and one or two that isn't.

The workout is....

10 Dumbbell snatches (35lbs)
15 Burpee box jump overs (20 inch box)
20 Dumbbell snatches
15 Burpee box jump overs
30 Dumbbell snatches
15 Burpee box jump overs
40 Dumbell snatches
15 Burpee box jump overs
50 Dumbbell snatches
15 Burpee box jump overs

We have know for a few weeks that dumbbells were going to be in the open for a few weeks now....although we don't know what the movements are.

So for Monique's training I plugged in some 5 min AMRAP's throughout the week consisting of thrusters, lunges, box step ups, man makers, and snatches figuring it would be one or more of these 5.

In 5 mins she did 103 snatches and says she could have gone faster. So I'm thinking worst case scenario 8 mins tops for the 150 snatches and I am thinking about 7 mins for the 75 burpee box jumps. Tonight's will serve as a trial run which we will video and see where improvements can be made. Then she will do it again Monday making corrections and giving an all out effort.

Yup still in TN I would love to see the Crossfit Mayhem site and shake Rich's hand and get him to sign a shirt for my brother. my brother would freak!

Oh I know lol we had a watch party at the crossfit gym I go to. I was like shit I hate burpees and you're making me jump on a box too? only a 20 min time cap on it so it'll be interesting. A painful interesting....

[Iron Lung Jimmy]

Originally Posted by Dmpsix

Due to awesome genetics, I'm currently a skinny fat right now.

With a medium t-shirt and shorts on, you wouldn't really see it.

Without a shirt can be quite embarrassing... large belly, man boobs and flabby arms.

Just started hitting the gym and getting tons of good broscience from misc on bodybuilding forums.

I was told to cut / lose weight first, and THEN slowly but surely bulk muscle.

Right now my specs suck, I'm 5'6, 165pounds with 24% bodyfat. I did the skin fold caliper test with a personal trainer at the gym!

What do you think I should do? My overall goal is to have an athletic body and then one day be Beefcake-jr..

My TDEE is like 1,900 calories but if I want to cut, it's around 1650 and if I want to bulk it's roughly 2100.

I've nailed the diet part down correctly and thankfully grilled chicken is my favorite food of all time.

Any thoughts, suggestions? I'd prefer not to gain anymore weight.

Do this routine for as long as you can and all of your goals will take care of themselves...

https://stronglifts.com/5x5/

Eventually you will outgrow it but at that point you will no longer be needing much advice.

It is simple and it works.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by Iron Lung Jimmy

Do this routine for as long as you can and all of your goals will take care of themselves...

https://stronglifts.com/5x5/

Eventually you will outgrow it but at that point you will no longer be needing much advice.

It is simple and it works.

I've followed mehide's stronglifts program before and it's not much different than other 5x5 or similar programs. It concentrates on 5 major lifts that are "full body" lifts. Many good programs use the same lifts as there foundation as well as other lifts that target smaller muscle groups. There is no doubt it works but I found it boring lol.

[Mydivorcegift]

Monique did it in 15:24 which is about what we thought.

But looking at the video there is for sure room for improvement.

She will do it again on Monday.

[Goertz]

I was just wondering if this forum had a fitness section.

They should make a entire section just for fitness. I can help with diet/training/supplements etc. I've been lifting for a while and came from being a obese fat ****er to where I am now. Nothing amazing but along way from my starting days....