wizards love exercising they love feeling powered out from a hot workout session
when was the last time you exercised
when was the last time you exercised
Jumped rope for about 30mins today. I massively improved my cardio last year and lost like 10 kilos of flab
There is the exercise that is just part of my day to day life that is part of getting things done. Than there is the exercise that I do to maintain or improve my physical attributes like strength and endurance. Also have active physical hobbies that count as exercise.
For example last time I "exercised" was for work. Begining by biking into town 18 miles, then spending the shift throwing juice and dairy freight. About 2 and a half tons of it in all.
Rode the bus back.
Last time I worked out just for physical fitness was 3 or 4 days ago. Just some pushups, leg lifts, squats and stretching along with a brisk walk.
And hobby related, been looking at a hema manual for Messer and practicing the solo drills with a blunt machete. Which is quite the workout on my forearms and wrist.
Been a bit lazy about lifting because they are all packed up and putting them out is a pain. Calisthenics are just more convenient. At least the kind that don't involve equipment.
For example last time I "exercised" was for work. Begining by biking into town 18 miles, then spending the shift throwing juice and dairy freight. About 2 and a half tons of it in all.
Rode the bus back.
Last time I worked out just for physical fitness was 3 or 4 days ago. Just some pushups, leg lifts, squats and stretching along with a brisk walk.
And hobby related, been looking at a hema manual for Messer and practicing the solo drills with a blunt machete. Which is quite the workout on my forearms and wrist.
Been a bit lazy about lifting because they are all packed up and putting them out is a pain. Calisthenics are just more convenient. At least the kind that don't involve equipment.
Just today. With my arm fully stretched I am able to lift 8kgs in series of 9reps. Also my sit-ups are now 16kgs x 18reps.
I am too lazy and demotivated to do aerobics or volume training so I only do 1 rep of each type every day, seeking fiber upgrade by HIIT. Ironically working
I am too lazy and demotivated to do aerobics or volume training so I only do 1 rep of each type every day, seeking fiber upgrade by HIIT. Ironically working
>>298963
15lbs is a perfectly good place to start, especially if he's not a heavier guy who's been carrying excess weight in fat all his life
15lbs is a perfectly good place to start, especially if he's not a heavier guy who's been carrying excess weight in fat all his life
>>298966
are you fucking for real? 15lbs? 9 reps? What zyme are you taking wizzie even a 13 year old kid could do more than that
are you fucking for real? 15lbs? 9 reps? What zyme are you taking wizzie even a 13 year old kid could do more than that
I started doing hanging leg raises a few weeks ago. I can already see improvements in the visibility of my abs. I think my bodyfat must be lower from the cardio I am doing too. I started getting sugar cravings recently and I just gave in and started eating a bunch of sugar. I think my body is telling me I need more fat reserves. I have been doing some jump squats too and I want to start doing some pushups and maybe some pull ups. I think that will give me a pretty good mix of exercises.
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>>298967
Where a man starts his journey towards betterment is no subject of criticism. What matters is where he wants to end up. There are wizards of all shapes an sizes here. Look at Hotwheels, who can't lift a can of soup without melting his face off, and then look at me, someone who can do you-know-what by the light of Polaris alone. If lifting 15lbs is enough to give him burning arms and a beating heart, then lifting 15lbs is a good thing for him to do. You being critical of where he started when comparing him to yourself is no different then a 'groid claiming its dick is big and expecting respect. 13 years old indeed.
Where a man starts his journey towards betterment is no subject of criticism. What matters is where he wants to end up. There are wizards of all shapes an sizes here. Look at Hotwheels, who can't lift a can of soup without melting his face off, and then look at me, someone who can do you-know-what by the light of Polaris alone. If lifting 15lbs is enough to give him burning arms and a beating heart, then lifting 15lbs is a good thing for him to do. You being critical of where he started when comparing him to yourself is no different then a 'groid claiming its dick is big and expecting respect. 13 years old indeed.
>>299025
I nearly forgot he browsed here. Sup, cripplekike? Have you see the /fit/ google doc on HIT/Mentzer lifting that's been going around? I'm doing the same thing ironically
I nearly forgot he browsed here. Sup, cripplekike? Have you see the /fit/ google doc on HIT/Mentzer lifting that's been going around? I'm doing the same thing ironically
It's probably my greatest joy in life.
Did long sets of heavy kettlebell goblet squats and clean and press today. Yesterday was kettlebell swings, bent over row, and romanian dead lifts
Did long sets of heavy kettlebell goblet squats and clean and press today. Yesterday was kettlebell swings, bent over row, and romanian dead lifts
>>299092
I'm only lifting (fully body) twice a week and even then my rest period is about 4 days right now. Hard gainer genetics are shit my man
I'm only lifting (fully body) twice a week and even then my rest period is about 4 days right now. Hard gainer genetics are shit my man
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Actually bothered to pull out my barbell today.
Was boring but very efficient compared to the bodyweight exercise I have been doing lately. Music helps make it tolerable.
Overall good workout today. Will be sore tomorrow.
Was boring but very efficient compared to the bodyweight exercise I have been doing lately. Music helps make it tolerable.
Overall good workout today. Will be sore tomorrow.
>>299142
Good hustle wiz. Music really makes anything fun. Sometimes I workout just so I can listen to some vidya and anime workout mixes.
>Will be sore tomorrow.
Such a great feeling. Muscle soreness is the body thanking you for pushing it further. Protein, creatine, heal back stronger.
Good hustle wiz. Music really makes anything fun. Sometimes I workout just so I can listen to some vidya and anime workout mixes.
>Will be sore tomorrow.
Such a great feeling. Muscle soreness is the body thanking you for pushing it further. Protein, creatine, heal back stronger.
>>299493
Actually, soreness is not a good thing and it's better to not develop a romantic attachment to soreness because in 99% of people/times it just means you have been inadequately training
Actually, soreness is not a good thing and it's better to not develop a romantic attachment to soreness because in 99% of people/times it just means you have been inadequately training
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iQ-OGWrY6qvdjtSq4aEcATp1nwf743suWZR9VpwfHw0/edit
read the whole thing. Probably the most controversial piece of information on fit right now but I'm making gains doing it
read the whole thing. Probably the most controversial piece of information on fit right now but I'm making gains doing it
>>299496
Soreness does not mean that someone has been inadequately training. That's really stupid.
Doms is nothing to fear.
Soreness does not mean that someone has been inadequately training. That's really stupid.
Doms is nothing to fear.
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>>299496
Soreness is the muscles torn, shredded, and ripped. When protein is ingested along with what the body needs to convert the proteins in to human cells, the muscle tears are patched with new tissue and this results in larger, stronger muscles adapted to lift heavier and for longer. This is the basic science as it has been known for nearly 5,000 years. This soreness, or the burn, is sought after because in those who train regularly, soreness is a promise of growth to come. When the soreness wanes, the muscles ave been healed and can be stressed again.
Soreness is the muscles torn, shredded, and ripped. When protein is ingested along with what the body needs to convert the proteins in to human cells, the muscle tears are patched with new tissue and this results in larger, stronger muscles adapted to lift heavier and for longer. This is the basic science as it has been known for nearly 5,000 years. This soreness, or the burn, is sought after because in those who train regularly, soreness is a promise of growth to come. When the soreness wanes, the muscles ave been healed and can be stressed again.
>>299497
>most controversial piece of information on fit
It's not. Although it goes by the name high intensity interval training.
>most controversial piece of information on fit
It's not. Although it goes by the name high intensity interval training.
>>299501
Muscle growth and DOMS are not mutually implied and you can have either with our the other, and muscle soreness leads people to overtrain and quit. The soreness should go away
Muscle growth and DOMS are not mutually implied and you can have either with our the other, and muscle soreness leads people to overtrain and quit. The soreness should go away
>>299511
>muscle soreness leads people to overtrain
Again that is stupid, no it doesn't.
I suspect your grasp of even basic logic is weak.
>muscle soreness leads people to overtrain
Again that is stupid, no it doesn't.
I suspect your grasp of even basic logic is weak.
For 5 months now I have been hitting the recommended amount of cardio (2.5 hours per week), on average at least. Some weeks I don't quite get there but other weeks I do a bit extra. Recently this month I have also been hitting the recommended amount of strength training (at least 2 days of some form of strength training). I feel much healthier and I can see visible improvements in the shape of my body. I have been doing some manual labor recently for a project and it was good to be able to work on it for an extended period without getting too tired. It doesn't actually take too long to begin seeing positive changes in yourself, just a matter of some months, but you need to do it consistently. I have never managed that last part until now so I was never in shape my entire life but I'm working on it now and it feels good.
>>299525
Keto is actually good people shouldnt just hate on it because normalfags have figured out something that is good and jumped on board
Keto is actually good people shouldnt just hate on it because normalfags have figured out something that is good and jumped on board
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About a week ago, gonna get more serious once weather becomes warmer.
having a home exercise bike is really nice, far less chance of blowing off a workout because I don't want to go outside
Last year but the hallucinations wouldn't shut up as I tried to exercise so I eventually just stopped.
>>299522
I've sort of kept this up but have been slipping somewhat. Only averaging 2 hours 11 minutes now per week. Basically abandoned any sort of strength training though. I want to try and up the amount I exercise though.
I've sort of kept this up but have been slipping somewhat. Only averaging 2 hours 11 minutes now per week. Basically abandoned any sort of strength training though. I want to try and up the amount I exercise though.
I exercised today I'm eating big to get big but not so seriously as for it to be bothersome.
>>308625
I am trying to gain weight too but I have GI issues that make it very hard. Recently my poop has been yellow and gelatinous and floating for a couple of months. I tried making an appointment with my doctor but it was over a month away, then they had to reschedule it twice and the second time they rescheduled it they scheduled it for a time the doctor was going to be out so they called to reschedule it again and I just gave up. I can barely handle one phone call to get an appointment let alone 5. I really wonder how bad this issue is and if I am going to regret not getting it checked out.
I am trying to gain weight too but I have GI issues that make it very hard. Recently my poop has been yellow and gelatinous and floating for a couple of months. I tried making an appointment with my doctor but it was over a month away, then they had to reschedule it twice and the second time they rescheduled it they scheduled it for a time the doctor was going to be out so they called to reschedule it again and I just gave up. I can barely handle one phone call to get an appointment let alone 5. I really wonder how bad this issue is and if I am going to regret not getting it checked out.
>>308628
Stop eating wheat and oats.
Was fucked up by both of those my entire childhood and almost sharting myself in class daily until I tried that.
Stop eating wheat and oats.
Was fucked up by both of those my entire childhood and almost sharting myself in class daily until I tried that.
It's a good way to make brain release feel good juice but I disagree with most male oriented sites that say the only exercise you should bother doing is weightlifting.
>>309727
yeah most males who exercise are focused on hypertrophy and it makes sense from an evo perspective
yeah most males who exercise are focused on hypertrophy and it makes sense from an evo perspective
friday. i workout 5 days a week for 10 months now. i need to be fit since my dad is in his 70s now and i'll move out in a year or so. i guess self reliance is a thing. besides, i love the idea of a battlemage.
https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Battlemage?file=Class_creation_battlemage.png
https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Battlemage?file=Class_creation_battlemage.png
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mods deleted this pic of me at the gym alone. i go there 5 days per week alone
>>311867
Love how you mentioned being there alone twice so the mods might consider keeping your post lol
Love how you mentioned being there alone twice so the mods might consider keeping your post lol
>>296675
I don't love it but I've accepted it as part of keeping my mortal shell in a working state for as long as possible. Been following kboges routine on YouTube, just basic calisthenics every day and managed to do it for 16 days now. Pushups, Pullups and Squats/Lunges is all I do.
I don't love it but I've accepted it as part of keeping my mortal shell in a working state for as long as possible. Been following kboges routine on YouTube, just basic calisthenics every day and managed to do it for 16 days now. Pushups, Pullups and Squats/Lunges is all I do.
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Can a grip strengthener help you do more pushups?
I had a goal of doing 3 sets of 10 pushups but I found it impossible to achieve.
I plateaued at about 10/10/4.
My shoulder joints started to hurt like crazy to the point where I could barely do 1 pushup.
I took a 10 day break to let my shoulders get better.
When my shoulders got better I started up again but changed my form so my elbows are closer to my sides because I think that puts less stress on my shoulder joints.
In the meantime I started using a gripper while I was sitting at the computer, mostly just for fun.
Suddenly I was able to do 3 sets of 10 today.
At first I thought it was just because of the long break and the different form. But I think the gripper played a part as well.
I had a goal of doing 3 sets of 10 pushups but I found it impossible to achieve.
I plateaued at about 10/10/4.
My shoulder joints started to hurt like crazy to the point where I could barely do 1 pushup.
I took a 10 day break to let my shoulders get better.
When my shoulders got better I started up again but changed my form so my elbows are closer to my sides because I think that puts less stress on my shoulder joints.
In the meantime I started using a gripper while I was sitting at the computer, mostly just for fun.
Suddenly I was able to do 3 sets of 10 today.
At first I thought it was just because of the long break and the different form. But I think the gripper played a part as well.
>>313623
>Have a relationship is important for longevity, if you don't have a relationship whe older you're on risk group for dying sooner
Brutal, wizards are high risk group of dying earlier
>Have a relationship is important for longevity, if you don't have a relationship whe older you're on risk group for dying sooner
Brutal, wizards are high risk group of dying earlier
>>313854
Look into "Captains of Crush" if you're serious about increasing your grip strength.
Look into "Captains of Crush" if you're serious about increasing your grip strength.
I finally understand why lunges are so popular.
I've been doing squats and I realized that I put most of my weight on the left side of my body and mostly lift with my left leg, making it so my right leg barely gets worked.
I'm going to try to do lunges more so I can properly isolate my right leg muscles.
I also have this problem with pushups, my right arm barely gets worked because I unconsciously shift most weight to my left arm.
I've been doing squats and I realized that I put most of my weight on the left side of my body and mostly lift with my left leg, making it so my right leg barely gets worked.
I'm going to try to do lunges more so I can properly isolate my right leg muscles.
I also have this problem with pushups, my right arm barely gets worked because I unconsciously shift most weight to my left arm.
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It is so important to have proper form when doing an exercise. I had been doing rear delt rows incorrectly. My back muscles didn't feel anything. This morning I realized I'm supposed to pull the dumbbell towards my hips. I had been pulling them straight up towards my shoulders. Today I did it pulling more towards hips and 12 hours later I'm really feeling it in my back muscles in a way I never did before.
Another thing I had been ignoring is all those exercise guides that say "keep knees slightly bent" when doing standing exercises like dumbbell curls. I recently started to focus on that, basically keeping my knees loose, and it really engages your core because it forces you to use your ab muscles for stability instead of your knee joints.
Another thing I had been ignoring is all those exercise guides that say "keep knees slightly bent" when doing standing exercises like dumbbell curls. I recently started to focus on that, basically keeping my knees loose, and it really engages your core because it forces you to use your ab muscles for stability instead of your knee joints.
>>314096
Keeping your knees slightly bent is great to remember for everything. You will fuck up your knees over time if you dont learn to always keep them bent. Especially on high impact exercises.
Keeping your knees slightly bent is great to remember for everything. You will fuck up your knees over time if you dont learn to always keep them bent. Especially on high impact exercises.
Finally got me a 50lb dumbbell for some actual weight training, I was cool with doing pushups but I feel like there's limits to what one can gain from that.
This wasn't the best idea perhaps, it's lookin like me doing hammer curls with both hands and just the one weight until I can handle a bit more with one arm? And trying not to bop my balls when I bring that shit down lmao
This wasn't the best idea perhaps, it's lookin like me doing hammer curls with both hands and just the one weight until I can handle a bit more with one arm? And trying not to bop my balls when I bring that shit down lmao
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>>314101
>CoC is really good for grip training
Thanks I decided to buy it, the No. 1 resistance version.
I like that it has metal knurled handles, seems high quality. Hopefully it'll help build up some calluses. The gripper and dumbbells I have now are rubber handles which are a little too soft on the hands.
>>314232
Nice. Dumbbells are super versatile. You can use them for all kinds of exercises like leg squats, ab crunches, etc… not just for your arms.
>CoC is really good for grip training
Thanks I decided to buy it, the No. 1 resistance version.
I like that it has metal knurled handles, seems high quality. Hopefully it'll help build up some calluses. The gripper and dumbbells I have now are rubber handles which are a little too soft on the hands.
>>314232
Nice. Dumbbells are super versatile. You can use them for all kinds of exercises like leg squats, ab crunches, etc… not just for your arms.
>>314251
Well met. I just got back from the gym. Hit 4 sets of 6x120lb tricep pushdowns, 10x10x250lb shrugs, and a bunch of 100lb barbell curls to failure in between. I'm too too heavy to do a pullup (my bones are made of depleted uranium) but I can hang for 30 seconds and growing
Well met. I just got back from the gym. Hit 4 sets of 6x120lb tricep pushdowns, 10x10x250lb shrugs, and a bunch of 100lb barbell curls to failure in between. I'm too too heavy to do a pullup (my bones are made of depleted uranium) but I can hang for 30 seconds and growing
>>314250
I was planning to do some squats with it too, just did but had to wait until my upper body felt way less cooked :3
And also did a lot of [that flank workout where you lean to one side with the weight and pull back up to the starting position fuck I wish I could remember what that was called]. feels good man
I was planning to do some squats with it too, just did but had to wait until my upper body felt way less cooked :3
And also did a lot of [that flank workout where you lean to one side with the weight and pull back up to the starting position fuck I wish I could remember what that was called]. feels good man
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My gym's Precor leg press sled is 136lb on 45° rails. Added 400lb of plates for a total 536lb. 45° incline detracts 30% of 536 for 375. That means I can SINGLE calf raise 375 at full range for 10+ reps with no noticeable fatigue. I will try to hit doubles of 850, but after incline deduction that would push the max load of the machine… I am not going to quad press that weight because I will literally shit my guts out.
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