>Phone died so now have to wait for it to charge back up so I can listen to my music while lifting

I'm just gonna binge watch Metapocalypse until it's changed

Just found the whole series on Hulu

I'd rather not listen to people speaking Spanish while I'm listening @The Huwhyte Ulf - VA

@Pat-MA My motto is if you're feeling it in your back, you're not doing it right. Focus more on using your legs and keep your chest up

To an extent, yes, but I fix it by proper stretching prior and after the workout

Focus on strengthening your lower back if you're having a lot of issues

Also, try doing hex bar deadlifts if regular deadlifts are bothering you too much

Not really, IMO. @Pat-MA

https://youtu.be/OfI1cxAuiq0

Found my new warmup hype song. Thank the Gods for based Serbs 👌🏻

Just found out my shirt should be in by tomorrow!

Shirt arrived! I know what I'm wearing while lifting tonight 💪🏻

Oh shit, I got a medium lol

I'll have to try it on

Fits a bit snug, but I guess it's good for showing off gains 💪🏻

Honestly I use GNC's 100% Advanced Whey. Like 48g of protein in two scoops with only a handful of carbs and fats. Plus a good supporting Amino profile. 72 servings door $60.

Not really. Casein is kind of a meme imo

Not necessarily. Make sure you're getting an isolate, as there's really no reason to pay extra to get extra shit that possiblly may not even digest correctly. I like to say 20-30g of protein per scoop is a pretty safe bet.

Optimum Nutrition has some pretty good protein as well

@Deleted User I'll be bringing it to the Warrior Dash, that's for sure

Technically too much protein can fuck up PH balance or something along those lines. Or at least bad for your liver/kidneys. That's why I'm not a fan of Keto as, at least what a lot of people tend to do, eat a lot of fucking protein. Too tired to remember, why the hell am I still even up lol?

I swear the hardest part about deadlifting heavy isn't the actual lift, but getting all those damn plates off after you're already exhausted.

Deadlifts over squats any day

Alright lads, what's your symmetrical strength look like?

Symmetrical strength. You put in your lifts, and it tells you how strong your various muscle grounds are @Deleted User

>tfw buried in so much homework and actual work that I haven't been able to workout since Monday

I played football up until this last year. Also wrestled, ran track, and did some other sports when I was younger. Going to be working as an assistant weights coach this summer. Why do you ask, @Pat-MA?

Actually, I ran the 400. Hated every minute of it lol.

Bastards

No stopping until you retake the motherland

☝🏻

The pyramid begins. 315x10, then 2 less reps but 10 more lbs. RIP my back.

Yup, everything hurts

@Jacob Can you get in voice?

>tfw Jacob is slowly becoming retarded

Favorite outfit atm

>Keto

Very high energy 👌🏻

Can you get in voice? I think I know what's the issue and can help. @Pat-MA

I was thinking more along the lines of the UCL. Or by up did you mean on the forearm or the bicep?

I'm assuming it's the UCL, especially if it's more within the forearm. I had issues with it after tearing it in football, and it will bug me still during certain lifts.

Badass

I'll check it out

Do you have somewhere to do pullups?

I can write something up for you, or if you're cool with waiting about an hour I can talk to you on voice about it for song extra tips.

t. Exercise Science Major withStrength and Conditioning Minor

Fug, I need to get back on my diet. Still about 170, but feeling bloated after drinking alcohol the last two days

Current Jam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55OJ17cHeJA

Noice

Being an assistant weights coach has definitely been fun. I will be happy once I've graduated and am doing this for an actual career

But hopefully higher on the food chain lol

@Der Seeteufel - SD Should I say fuck college, I'll be knocking on your doorstep

What's this?

>Cardio

Whelp, I won't be doing much then lol

I fully embrace the fact that it will be just as miserable as it was for me last year 😛

Although now I'm about 40 lbs lighter, so that should help a bit lol

@Deleted User I'm pretty sure I was a few pounds above 200 at the time, maybe just about. I'm about 165 now.

Quick, someone give me motivation to get my tired ass in the gym today

Fug

Realistically, maybe every 3 months just to adjust my percentages on my program

Doing max weight too often has more cons than pros

@Envian You've been jailed for 24 hours due to your comment which broke Rule 4:

"Concentration Camp for migrant children."

Given that we just barely dodged a bullet in regards to an infiltration, there's no reason to be putting stuff such as that in the server, jokingly or not.

It'd be better if I could talk to you instead of chat, tbh @Francis V

Gotcha

Since everyone else is posting lol

What kills me is the fat around my obliques. Can't get it off no matter what I do. I need to cut harder but I don't want to T_T

While it's true that doing lifts, especially your core exercises, will improve overall strength in large amounts of areas (Deadlifts hitting you glutes, hamstrings, quads, lumbar, etc), this doesn't always translate into practical use in physical labor. Also, take in effect that possibly the man just doesn't have the endurance as you do.

Like for example I would probably be stronger than an average lumberjack, but I guarantee the man could cut down a tree with an axe quicker than myself

(Although my family were loggers, and I've spent my fair share of times cutting down trees myself)

I've never heard of that

https://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2014/08/warrior.jpg

My current goals

Reeeeeeee

*REEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

Getting hard to squat with my knee as of late. Feels like it's on fire after RTFing 375.

@Jawa You're better off with swimming for a variety of reasons. Most notable being the real lack of impact upon the joints (Although shoulder injuries can occur without proper stretching, hydration, etc) compared to running, since unless you're running on very soft surfaces with the right kind of shoes, long term running will take a toll on your knees, hips, ankles, back, etc. Swimming also incorporates more muscle groups, which equals a larger caloric use. However, swimming isn't very easy to do for long periods of time when compared to running. A good middle ground would be long-distance biking if you want to stay on land.

Rep To Failing @Pat-MA

As in doing as many reps as possible before your body literally just goes "nope"

Approved

You don't?

Sauna after working out is 👌🏻

Get a gym membership for the summer my slav friend

If you ever get the chance, take a cold shower within a sauna

Best

Experience

Ever

As in having a shower within the sauna

I've had the pleasure, and it was amazing

I took like a 30 minute shower

Mighty Spurdo genetics

Plus I think I've built up a tolerance with all the times I've made trips to the sauna

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/supreme-court-upholds-travel-ban-in-trump-v-hawaii-ruling/

Heavy taping for heavy lifting

Feeling good after my workout!

*A Challenger Approaches*

@Tyler0317 Haven't done velcro, but I can definitely say they help when you're doing heavy bench press plus an absolute insane amount of dips and pushups afterwards

As much as I'm running and doing cardio I still know it's going to kick my ass lol

I'll be looking forward to a nice cold beer when we get back lol

Long distance running and me have just never gotten along it seems like 😅

Tell me about it. I'm glad I get to workout in the school's gym alone now that I'm coaching.