THE GYM THREAD

[Baines' left foot]

Had a great back session today. The pre workout I’ve been having seems a bit hit and miss with me so I upped my dose to 1.5 scoops. I definitely noticed it today.

The music I put on was spot on helped me get in to the zone the rest followed nicely. I managed to increase my weight on a couple of exercises, too.

I do seem to be retaining fat more than 2-3 years ago, though. I might finally have to mix in a bit of cardio in to my sessions. I’ve held out for so, so long. It will be a sad day.

 

[The Penalty Box Dancer]

Had a great back session today. The pre workout I’ve been having seems a bit hit and miss with me so I upped my dose to 1.5 scoops. I definitely noticed it today.

The music I put on was spot on helped me get in to the zone the rest followed nicely. I managed to increase my weight on a couple of exercises, too.

I do seem to be retaining fat more than 2-3 years ago, though. I might finally have to mix in a bit of cardio in to my sessions. I’ve held out for so, so long. It will be a sad day.

What pre workout did you have and what was your back routine?

 

[Rita_Poon]

Had a great back session today. The pre workout I’ve been having seems a bit hit and miss with me so I upped my dose to 1.5 scoops. I definitely noticed it today.

raspberry ripple? rum n raisin? double mint choc fudge? out with it man....

 

[Baines' left foot]

What pre workout did you have and what was your back routine?

It’s the caffeine pre workout from Bulk.com. Watermelon flavour. It’s not bad tasting for what it is.

I did pull ups, lat pull-down, seated row, dumbbell bent over row, dumbbell rear delts, hammer curls, and forearm preacher curls. I forgot I did a bit of arms too.

 

[The Penalty Box Dancer]

It’s the caffeine pre workout from Bulk.com. Watermelon flavour. It’s not bad tasting for what it is.

I did pull ups, lat pull-down, seated row, dumbbell bent over row, dumbbell rear delts, hammer curls, and forearm preacher curls. I forgot I did a bit of arms too.

Do you aim for around 20 working sets per muscle group? Do you do your rear delts at a 45 degree angle?

What's your favourite gym equipment brand?

 

[jackyboy]

Did Parkrun again last Saturday. Time now down to 23:25, so knocked off roughly 90 seconds in about a month. Pretty happy with that overall. Joining a club to do more speed sessions has definitely helped in that respect.

 

[chicoazul]

Had a great back session today. The pre workout I’ve been having seems a bit hit and miss with me so I upped my dose to 1.5 scoops. I definitely noticed it today.

The music I put on was spot on helped me get in to the zone the rest followed nicely. I managed to increase my weight on a couple of exercises, too.

I do seem to be retaining fat more than 2-3 years ago, though. I might finally have to mix in a bit of cardio in to my sessions. I’ve held out for so, so long. It will be a sad day.

Welcome to middle age. Your body can’t wait to get fat now. Fasting and cardio are your new Gods.

 

[john jako]

Going to fast whilst getting smashed this weekend. 8 hour period with low food and maximum alcohol. See how it goes

 

[Shevin Keedy]

Going to fast whilst getting smashed this weekend. 8 hour period with low food and maximum alcohol. See how it goes

Quick tip : vodka is effectively zero calories. And if you get a kebab then ask for no pitta bread and it will just be all protein and fibre with very little carbs.

 

[john jako]

Quick tip : vodka is effectively zero calories. And if you get a kebab then ask for no pitta bread and it will just be all protein and fibre with very little carbs.

The lager and Guinness ruin the calorie count don’t they. I don’t really drink wine so can escape them but bloody Guinness I love.

 

[john jako]

Work over ran and was up through the night on a call out so no time for sessions today.

Just smashed in as many press ups as I can before the T-shirt ripped.

Forgot how hard just solid press ups are when you don’t stay on top of them lol

Hess hezz

 

[Baines' left foot]

Do you aim for around 20 working sets per muscle group? Do you do your rear delts at a 45 degree angle?

What's your favourite gym equipment brand?

I usually try and do 4 heavier/compound exercises, then I do around 3 sets of isolated exercises. Each exercise is 4 sets with some being super sets and drop sets. As for rear delts I do them sat on the end of a bench kind of hunched over. I guess it’s sort of 45°.

I’ve never thought about it to be honest. My current gym has Matrix which seems good.

 

[Maxwell]

Had a great back session today. The pre workout I’ve been having seems a bit hit and miss with me so I upped my dose to 1.5 scoops. I definitely noticed it today.

The music I put on was spot on helped me get in to the zone the rest followed nicely. I managed to increase my weight on a couple of exercises, too.

I do seem to be retaining fat more than 2-3 years ago, though. I might finally have to mix in a bit of cardio in to my sessions. I’ve held out for so, so long. It will be a sad day.

Get on the treadmill fatty

 

[The Penalty Box Dancer]

I usually try and do 4 heavier/compound exercises, then I do around 3 sets of isolated exercises. Each exercise is 4 sets with some being super sets and drop sets. As for rear delts I do them sat on the end of a bench kind of hunched over. I guess it’s sort of 45°.

I’ve never thought about it to be honest. My current gym has Matrix which seems good.

Yes I know what you mean in regards to rear delts. You could also set up a bench at 45° and laying on your front bring the dumbells to the side. Another good exercise for rear delts is to sit on a bench facing the upper cable pulley and bringing a bar towards your chest until your arms are in line with your shoulder. It hits the rear delts, any further would bring your trapezius and rhomboids in.

Yes I know Matrix. I'm a big fan of Hammer Strength and Prime. Pannatta is OK too.

 

[LocalNative]

What pre workout did you have and what was your back routine?

Pretty good back session here: https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/4-day-maximum-mass-workout