THE GYM THREAD

[ArtetaMoney]

That’s something I do already, but probably not enough. I’ve got a back session today so I’ll give that a go cheers!

Tbh it’s more the pain on my skin than anything. My ring finger is absolutely battered on both hands.

 

[Baines' left foot]

I’m this close to not needing the weight assistance on dips/chin ups.

It’s not a small weight lifting 95kg of body weight, but I didn’t expect it to take this long.

 

[Tigger]

I’m this close to not needing the weight assistance on dips/chin ups.

It’s not a small weight lifting 95kg of body weight, but I didn’t expect it to take this long.

95kg? Thought you said you were a hard gainer!

 

[Rita_Poon]

95kg? Thought you said you were a hard gainer!

 

[Baines' left foot]

95kg? Thought you said you were a hard gainer!

I’m a bit thick so I’m not sure if you’re suggesting that’s light or heavy, but I’m 6’1” and naturally very skinny. Took me years to get up to this weight without putting on much fat.

 

[Tigger]

I’m a bit thick so I’m not sure if you’re suggesting that’s light or heavy, but I’m 6’1” and naturally very skinny. Took me years to get up to this weight without putting on much fat.

Pretty heavy! 95kg natural with low body fat is buff dude.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Pretty heavy! 95kg natural with low body fat is buff dude.

Ah cheers. I’ve got a bit more fat than I used to, but my aim is to get to around 100kg.

 

[verreauxi]

I’m this close to not needing the weight assistance on dips/chin ups.

It’s not a small weight lifting 95kg of body weight, but I didn’t expect it to take this long.

Indeed. Doing pull-ups/chin-ups took a crazy amount of time for me to achieve. I couldn't do one when I first put up my bar...took about 6 months or more to work up to doing 10 in a row.

 

[Billy Dean]

I'm able to do 2 unassisted chin ups now

 

[Billy Dean]

My shoulders are weak as fook. I can barely manage 5 reps a set on the barbell shoulder press, with no actual weights on the bar

 

[Baines' left foot]

Indeed. Doing pull-ups/chin-ups took a crazy amount of time for me to achieve. I couldn't do one when I first put up my bar...took about 6 months or more to work up to doing 10 in a row.

Even at my peak condition I could only ever do around 10. That’s a very decent amount.

I started back recently at around 45kg assisted, which was a little disheartening.

 

[Baines' left foot]

My shoulders are weak as fook. I can barely manage 5 reps a set on the barbell shoulder press, with no actual weights on the bar

Does your gym have a shoulder press machine? Mine has a good one which I use every session. Barbell is good, but if you’re not that strong on shoulders yet it’s a bit awkward to say the least. You might have a bit more joy on the smith machine or with dumbbells.

 

[Billy Dean]

Does your gym have a shoulder press machine? Mine has a good one which I use every session. Barbell is good, but if you’re not that strong on shoulders yet it’s a bit awkward to say the least. You might have a bit more joy on the smith machine or with dumbbells.

Yeah there's probably a machine. I'll give it a go next time I'm there.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Had a great back and arms session today. @PrekisCrossBarlow! I’ve started doing more on my forearms as per your advice.

My hands are wrecked after today, though. I would have ripped your arm off for a pair of them Nancy boy gloves.

 

[Tigger]

Had a great back and arms session today. @PrekisCrossBarlow! I’ve started doing more on my forearms as per your advice.

My hands are wrecked after today, though. I would have ripped your arm off for a pair of them Nancy boy gloves.

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Set myself up for the weekend with a back and bi's blitz this morning. If only that pump could last longer than half an hour..