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

[StopSneeding]

Tendinitis in forearm and carpal tunnel flare up from bicep curls is really impacting my ability to lift. Had a flare up a few months ago that was really bad, fingers in that hand were going numb intermittently. Trying to prevent it from getting to that point again. Using the computer during the day for work really isn't helping the situation. Doing light training with resistance bands and focusing on form along with icing the area to rehabilitate it. Hopefully it passes soon.

 

[Xx_Retard Faggot 1488_xX]

Want to start lifting again at home. Have dumbells and a straight bar, not much else. Thinking of getting a medicine ball for core exercises but I am more curious about a bench. Should I go with just a flat bench or an adjustable? How much should I be spending, I don't need it to do a million things but I also don't want to jew out and get some cheap shit. Any particular recommendations? Anything else I should get?

 

[ChadThunderfist]

Want to start lifting again at home. Have dumbells and a straight bar, not much else. Thinking of getting a medicine ball for core exercises but I am more curious about a bench. Should I go with just a flat bench or an adjustable? How much should I be spending, I don't need it to do a million things but I also don't want to jew out and get some cheap shit. Any particular recommendations? Anything else I should get?

I don't have a recommendation but im sure you can find something reasonable on amazon or check a review on youtube. Get an adjustable if possible because if you get a rack in the future it always you to do 10x+ more exercises.. Even with dumbbells you can do shoulders, incline bench, bicep curls at an incline, seated exercises etc.

Tendinitis in forearm and carpal tunnel flare up from bicep curls is really impacting my ability to lift. Had a flare up a few months ago that was really bad, fingers in that hand were going numb intermittently. Trying to prevent it from getting to that point again. Using the computer during the day for work really isn't helping the situation. Doing light training with resistance bands and focusing on form along with icing the area to rehabilitate it. Hopefully it passes soon.

Band work for tendinitis is awesome. I think the best way to develop stronger tendons is really high rep (30+) work at the end of the day. Sadly the only thing you can really do is take time off and rest to allow the area to heal. I've found that focusing on the opposite muscles such as working triceps allows my tendinitis to heal. Also use straps on pull exercises to take some pressure off the hands and forearms.

 

[ChadThunderfist]

I'm currently running a Starting Strength type pyramid of 4 main lifts (Bench, Squat, Deadlift, Overhead) spread out over 4 separate workouts. 5x3 of a main, 4x10 of another main, 4x10 of 2 supplemental lifts (Heavy Barbell row, weighted pullups/weighted dips, Bicep dumbell, close grip bench) and end with 4xfailure of leg tucks. It has been working out pretty well.

My question is, are there any kind of compression sleeves or leg guards that you all recommend? Doing standard deadlift tears up my legs all the time since the bar is heavy and grooves into my thigh/knee.

I also need to up my cardio, get winded good during the 4x10 of dead and squat.

If you're looking for something to protect your legs just start wearing cheap sweats or compression pants so when they get torn up you can replace them. Leg guards look silly in my opinion but if you don't care then get them. As far as knee sleeves SuperTraining and SBD make some of the best ones. If you dont want to pay a premium search on Rogue or EliteFTS or Amazon. Watch youtube reviews.

 

[Gender: Xenomorph]

Is the 'Home Workout' App any good for home workouts?

 

[ChadThunderfist]

Is the 'Home Workout' App any good for home workouts?

No. Those apps are all trash. If your goal is to lose fat eat less and exercise. Do 30-45 minute walks twice a day or go for bike rides and prepare your own healthy meals. There is no shortcut. You won’t put on any significant muscle mass doing push-ups. If you want to gain muscle do a beginner strength training routine such as starting strength or strong lifts, learn the movements with YouTube and eat a 500 calorie surplus. You may need a gym membership.

 

[gaystoner]

my shoulders/arms are so sore from a killer workout yesterday.

feels good man but also...

 

[Hollywood Hulk Hogan]

My goal is a 100 lb weighted pull up. Up to 75 lb for 2, but was plateaued so switched to focusing more on pulldowns and rows a month ago.

Tempted to see how high my pull up can get now, but also like how my pull down strength keeps going up so I will probably wait until that plateaus. I intimidated some high school kids last week doing 45 lb weighted pull ups for 8 lol

Doing 20 minutes of super intense cardio each work out sure feels good when you're done. Cardio is boring as fuck but so good for you

 

[Jonny Rico]

Is the 'Home Workout' App any good for home workouts?

Just buy this instead and thank me later.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

Got my hands on some Cialis, I take 5mg on days I workout. The pump is insane! The only time I felt a pump like this is when I was on some other stuff. Also I feel like my boner could slice diamonds. Anyone else try taking Cialis for better pumps at the gym?

 

[Iron Jaguar]

I enjoy weight training but hate cardio. All of the sport I ever participated in was high cardio (hockey, rugby league, kickboxing, etc) but also full contact, which I only just realised is why I liked it.

I train at home now and it's honestly better than a gym. I would like a few more items of equipment e.g. lat pull down machine/seated row machine, but I get by with what I have.

 

[CharlesBarkley]

I'm lazy as fuck at Cardio and never do it at the gym. Just do an exercise bike at max for an hour or so while playing the switch.

Ace Attorney games make the time pass and I can do it in boxers unlike at 24 where I got banned because I like to ride almost naked and constantly switch to rubbing my taint to rubbing the top of the bike. That and constantly telling people next to me in labored breaths that Herlock Sholmes should not have a ten year old anime girl for a roommate.

Prudes, pffff...

 

[CivilianOfTheFandomWars]

Got my hands on some Cialis, I take 5mg on days I workout. The pump is insane! The only time I felt a pump like this is when I was on some other stuff. Also I feel like my boner could slice diamonds. Anyone else try taking Cialis for better pumps at the gym?

Aboslutely.
It a PED both in and out of the gym, though fair warning don't use it on Leg Day or with a high quality preworkout. I almost passed out doing deadlifts because of the blood pressure issues.
One other thing really good for pumps is just taking about a half teaspoon of salt with your pre, it really makes a difference.

 

[Syntaxion]

Tendinitis in forearm and carpal tunnel flare up from bicep curls is really impacting my ability to lift. Had a flare up a few months ago that was really bad, fingers in that hand were going numb intermittently. Trying to prevent it from getting to that point again. Using the computer during the day for work really isn't helping the situation. Doing light training with resistance bands and focusing on form along with icing the area to rehabilitate it. Hopefully it passes soon.

You ever do chinups? I'm kind of in the same boat, in that normal curls basically give tendonitis, but chinups never seem to hurt my tendons, despite being an absolute killer for biceps. Though YMMV and ofcourse, full on chinups aren't smart if you had tendonitis recently. But like I said, for me it never hurts the tendons, even though curls do.

 

[Iron Jaguar]

Find what works for you, of course, but my experience has always been that the first 4 weeks are the hardest, and it's really 70% nutrition anyway.

 

[speedweed]

Is drinking at the weekend ~DESTROYING MY GAINS~ like AthleanX & others suggest or are they just insufferable teetotallers with no social life?

 

[CivilianOfTheFandomWars]

Is drinking at the weekend ~DESTROYING MY GAINS~ like AthleanX & others suggest or are they just insufferable teetotallers with no social life?

Yes and no.
Alcohol is one of the worst things for gainz because your body treats it as a poison and makes it high priority to remove it from your system, putting muscle recovery on pause.
Drinking every day is not good for gainz, but once in a while and in moderation isn’t the end of the world.
It’s up to you, I usually only drink a little when I’m out and I haven’t been reverted to dyel status yet.

 

[Bloitzhole]

Is drinking at the weekend ~DESTROYING MY GAINS~ like AthleanX & others suggest or are they just insufferable teetotallers with no social life?

As mentioned in the previous post, priority #1 is removing alcohol. During that time, for all intents and purposes, protein muscle synthesis drops to zero. What matters in this context is timing.

As most people are aware, you don't build muscles the day you work out - you build them the day you recover. Your body's recovery rate peaks at approx. 24 hours after working out. As such, this is the worst time to drink. Having a beer or three ~1-2 hours after a heavy workout is fine - having those 3 beers a day later when you feel really sore, is a genuine gainbreaker.

There is a brief peak (call it "damage control") in protein-muscle synthesis shortly after a workout (at which point most, rightfully, reach for their shake) and then the rate drops considerably and slowly rises until it peaks ~24 hours later.

As such, you want to get your drinking in during that drop/slow rise and you want to avoid alcohol in your system like the plague in that 20-26 hour period after working out.

Best scenario: If you drink every saturday evening, do your heavy lifting that same day, ideally 3 or so hours before (gym-shower-supper-bar) or early friday morning. Drink plenty of fluids in any case (this cannot be stressed enough, especially if you take creatin, which you should - it's cheap, well researched and gives great results with no side effects besides some waterweight) and eat a banana for potassium. Pop a multivitamin if so inclined.

 

[Gregor Samsa]

Covid times and some rather depressing family stuff has caused me to barely lift throughout 2021 - I've lost quite a bit of weight (~10% of my bodyweight. Eating sufficiently has always been my main handicap and even getting to the point I was at, was a real uphill battle) and my lifts have plummeted, both weight and reps.

Any tips on how to get back in the game, when the first sessions are just one disappointment after another? It's kinda painful to know "This is what I used to be able to do" and seeing how much deterioration has taken place (weights down by about 30% and reps at those levels down about 25%), especially when some plateaus that were really hard to break through in the past are now back with a vengeance.

Although I'm a big guy I too have problems with eating for muscle building (caloric surplus). The best way for me to get my calories in are foods that are high in calories and nutrients that also dont make me feel like a bloated pig. Think nuts, peanut butter, oatmeal. I got some Quamtrax instant oatmeal, i put a couple berries and nuts in there with a scoop or two of whey (for me it is a really good breakfast amd great way to start your day) and you got a breakfats thats full of carbs protein and healthy fats. Also, I know it is hard, but try to forget about what your past self could do and try to hype yourself up with the progress you are making now. Im nowhere near getting a nice looking body with bulging muscles, but I hype myself up as if I am one. Keep at it and I am sure you will be back to your past form. Just a side note: there are some stuff you could take in order to boost your apetite but I wouldnt suggest it.

 

[Hot Dog]

I experimented with pulling sumo deadlift today and it feels weird, like cheating in a way. I managed to work up to 500, got it, then pulled 500 again conventional. 2 new PRs, feels good man.