Weightlifting for Kiwis - Discussion and support regarding the art of swole

[Hot Dog]

Yeah, it doesn't actually have test in it, just a mix of herbs that boost production, I have certainly noticed a difference in strength since taking it but like you said, not sure if placebo.

It's been shown in numerous studies that OTC test boosters don't really affect test production by any significant margin. Are you taking anything else or changing anything about your routine besides that?

My baby boy LP is going well. I'll be squatting in the 400lbs range by the end of November and be at 500lbs deads by the end of the year.

 

[Gus]

I do a lot of cardio in the mountains I live in and squats, pushups, situps, et cetera. on a mat. I like exercising out here because it's basically just a hike.

 

[CharcoalChkn]

It's been shown in numerous studies that OTC test boosters don't really affect test production by any significant margin. Are you taking anything else or changing anything about your routine besides that?

The only thing I have changed since taking it is 15 minutes of running every day, even on rest days, I am not sure if that was enough to push me over the edge of not really noticing to feeling quite stiff and sore after having a big day at the gym.

I'll note that it was recommended to me by a friend who took it and noticed an increase in results after platueing but he also wasn't sure if it was a placebo effect.

 

[Hot Dog]

The only thing I have changed since taking it is 15 minutes of running every day, even on rest days, I am not sure if that was enough to push me over the edge of not really noticing to feeling quite stiff and sore after having a big day at the gym.

I'll note that it was recommended to me by a friend who took it and noticed an increase in results after platueing but he also wasn't sure if it was a placebo effect.

It was probably placebo since the improvement is likely a result of him either thinking he is stronger or changing something else. Your money is better spent on other supplements.

The running might help with blood flow and depending on when you do it may help your body be more primed to move weight since your muscles are hot and your heart rate is up. When do you normally do it?

Listen to this when you get time on a run or commute. Since you are a lady testosterone works slightly different for you but you still naturally make it when you create an anabolic environment and it influences performance. There are probably more people here that have actually done gear or gotten shots in their butt (lol) that can speak on experience but I briefly tried OTC test boosters and found no real difference other than my wallet was lighter. If it works for you and you like it then more power to you, but the data doesn't really back it up.

https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-of-how-to-optimize-testosterone-and-estrogen/

 

[CharcoalChkn]

It was probably placebo since the improvement is likely a result of him either thinking he is stronger or changing something else. Your money is better spent on other supplements.

The running might help with blood flow and depending on when you do it may help your body be more primed to move weight since your muscles are hot and your heart rate is up. When do you normally do it?

Listen to this when you get time on a run or commute. Since you are a lady testosterone works slightly different for you but you still naturally make it when you create an anabolic environment and it influences performance. There are probably more people here that have actually done gear or gotten shots in their butt (lol) that can speak on experience but I briefly tried OTC test boosters and found no real difference other than my wallet was lighter. If it works for you and you like it then more power to you, but the data doesn't really back it up.

https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-of-how-to-optimize-testosterone-and-estrogen/

Thank you for providing a source I can learn from, I will check it out, I'm not professional in any way or able to navigate my way around the bullshit.

Normally my running is around the block where my local gym is located as a warm up, on rest days it's generally in the morning before work or on my lunch break before I eat.

 

[pork and beans]

can one be too short for the inclined leg press?? because either im retarded and dont know the technique or im too much of a midget to do it correctly
should i just focus on freeweights and other machine excercises instead?

 

[Hot Dog]

can one be too short for the inclined leg press?? because either im retarded and dont know the technique or im too much of a midget to do it correctly
should i just focus on freeweights and other machine excercises instead?

Is there some reason you need or want to do leg press instead of a squat?

 

[pork and beans]

Is there some reason you need or want to do leg press instead of a squat?

Not at all, I love squats I wanted to try introducing leg presses as well since ive heard many good things, but i think im gonna pass lol

 

[Hot Dog]

People like doing leg presses because it is relatively easy to dump a bunch of weight on it but it messes with my knees so I avoid it and just squat.

 

[A Cat in a Minefield]

People like doing leg presses because it is relatively easy to dump a bunch of weight on it but it messes with my knees so I avoid it and just squat.

I like to throw it it from time to time. I can get a great quadpump out of it. I would look at it as an accessory. Usually I do them right after squats to push them a little bit more.

 

[Big Lenny]

can one be too short for the inclined leg press?? because either im retarded and dont know the technique or im too much of a midget to do it correctly
should i just focus on freeweights and other machine excercises instead?

Honestly unless theres a very good reason to use the leg press I'd just squat. The only real reason to leg press is to avoid loading the spine or if you are already significantly fatigued in your session.

 

[Big Lenny]

Does anyone have any experience with floors for a home gym? Specifically, I have plenty of room indoors and was wondering what to tile my incoming rack with. It will be sitting on hardwood.

I'll be building a deadlift platform separate away from the rack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dIYkYxX0mQ

Alan Thrall did a vid about horse stall mats

 

[Big Lenny]

Anyone have experience with shoulder impingement? I reckon that's what I have. Did it from flaring my arms quite heavily in comp bench PR like 7 weeks ago.

I benched heavy since the incident yesterday, working up to a comfortable 130 pause. However, the injury flared up again. It's not painful per se, just annoying.

Is the kinda thing I'm basically stuck with forever, or can one make a full recovery from this? I don't appear to have lost any flat pressing strength, but I kinda miss hitting volume on flat.

My strategy so far has been to avoid fllat bench almost entirely, do a hell of a lot of rear delt/upper back work, and be extra thorough with shoulder warm-ups in general. Doing that for 7 weeks doesn't seem to have made any difference whatsoever.

It should be noted that I feel no discomfort whatsoever when pressing incline or any kind of standing press (behind the neck, strict, snatch balance, thrusters, etc) - this is ONLY when I'm flat on my back hitting barbell bench. Dumbbells don't seem to aggravate it either, even when pressing flat. I'm honestly stumped what it is I've done.

I know I'm late to the party; but do you do face pulls for rear delts? Such a great lift for shoulder health.

Forgive me for allowing myself to get MATI. I wish the rules were actually enforced at my gym. (Wipe down after use + no longer than 20 mins per equipment during busy times.)

Spoiler: Ranting

The guy using the only available weights rack to do pull ups for half an hour, what the fuck man, there were three actual pull-up stations available. I had to delay finishing up by half an hour just so I could do my hip thrusts, I'm pissed because it really fucked with my rest time, since I waited so long it allowed my body to actually get tired and I had such a pathetic set. I felt bad that another guy benching 100kg saw me waiting and apologized for taking so long and finished up quickly for me.

Hot take but if you are waiting 30 minutes on a piece of equipment thats generally the gyms fault for not having enough to begin with. Especially if its for something as universal as a squat rack.

 

[Hot Dog]

Hot take but if you are waiting 30 minutes on a piece of equipment thats generally the gyms fault for not having enough to begin with. Especially if its for something as universal as a squat rack.

Home gym turned out to be one of the best investments I've ever made for reasons just like this. Just make sure you buy the right amount of weights lol.

2x 2.5, 2x5, 4x10, 2x25, and a bunch of 45s. I'm up to like 10 now. Was missing a set of 10s in the beginning until it clicked that I needed them.

 

[Billy Bob Dick]

I do trap bar deadlifts at home, plus some basic dumbbell movements.
Also calisthenics pretty much every day and walk a lot. Lots of stretching.
I try to eat proper, mostly succeed but I have a sweet tooth and a weakness for fast food.
I'm in OK shape. I've weighed the same for going on 12 years now.

 

[pork and beans]

People like doing leg presses because it is relatively easy to dump a bunch of weight on it but it messes with my knees so I avoid it and just squat.

Honestly unless theres a very good reason to use the leg press I'd just squat. The only real reason to leg press is to avoid loading the spine or if you are already significantly fatigued in your session.

thanks guys i can now keep squatting happily knowning im not losing gains by ditching the leg press

 

[Rickenbacker]

gonna try to lean bulk over the cold months (had my fun with the abs in the summer so now I really want to put on the gains) what do you guys normally eat when lean bulking? I already eat the basic chicken and tuna but what else works well that most people look over?

 

[Vingle]

gonna try to lean bulk over the cold months (had my fun with the abs in the summer so now I really want to put on the gains) what do you guys normally eat when lean bulking? I already eat the basic chicken and tuna but what else works well that most people look over?

I would assume, just eating more of what you already eat? But someone here has probably a better answer.

 

[Big Lenny]

Yesterday I deadlifted 405x5 for the first time, feeling pretty good

 

[Hot Dog]

gonna try to lean bulk over the cold months (had my fun with the abs in the summer so now I really want to put on the gains) what do you guys normally eat when lean bulking? I already eat the basic chicken and tuna but what else works well that most people look over?

I would guess just figure out what your maintenance macros are and add a little more protein and carbs to get you to a slight consistent surplus.

@Penis Fuck yeah buddy, well done!