The KotBP Memorial Fitness thread

[Grumps]

Thanks gentlemen. I got the 1300 number from one of the apps I was using.

I'm still not exactly sure what I'll do for a diet but I'm hoping to get a plan in place this week.

If you have a smartphone dowload one of the higher rated calorie counter app so you know you're eating the right amount....guessing sucks.

I wasn't guessing; I was using one of the calorie counting apps.

Sorry, I missed that part.  Have you been able to increase your calorie count?

[Paul Kemp]

Thanks gentlemen. I got the 1300 number from one of the apps I was using.

I'm still not exactly sure what I'll do for a diet but I'm hoping to get a plan in place this week.

If you have a smartphone dowload one of the higher rated calorie counter app so you know you're eating the right amount....guessing sucks.

I wasn't guessing; I was using one of the calorie counting apps.

Sorry, I missed that part.  Have you been able to increase your calorie count?

Yea, I'm using the apps to count but increased the budget to 1800 for now, despite the app's suggestion.

[Grumps]

Thanks gentlemen. I got the 1300 number from one of the apps I was using.

I'm still not exactly sure what I'll do for a diet but I'm hoping to get a plan in place this week.

If you have a smartphone dowload one of the higher rated calorie counter app so you know you're eating the right amount....guessing sucks.

I wasn't guessing; I was using one of the calorie counting apps.

Sorry, I missed that part.  Have you been able to increase your calorie count?

Yea, I'm using the apps to count but increased the budget to 1800 for now, despite the app's suggestion.

I know, they want you to friggin' starve, but Mr. Moderate is absolutely right about the metabolism part.

[patrick1]

Looking for replacement of tricep extensions.  Thinking diamond push-ups on top of thenclose grip bench press I already do. Thoughts, critics etc.

[Former Moderate]

Looking for replacement of tricep extensions.  Thinking diamond push-ups on top of thenclose grip bench press I already do. Thoughts, critics etc.

I finished off my chest-and-tricep day today with weighted bench dips, because they happen to be one of my favorite tricep exercises. You can really feel your tricep working when you do them -- the muscle is easy to isolate. And since all you need for the exercise is a couple of elevated surfaces and something heavy, you can do it pretty much anywhere.

I just happen to prefer doing it at the gym because they have mirrors there.

[afleitch]

Looking for replacement of tricep extensions.  Thinking diamond push-ups on top of thenclose grip bench press I already do. Thoughts, critics etc.

I finished off my chest-and-tricep day today with weighted bench dips, because they happen to be one of my favorite tricep exercises. You can really feel your tricep working when you do them -- the muscle is easy to isolate. And since all you need for the exercise is a couple of elevated surfaces and something heavy, you can do it pretty much anywhere.

I just happen to prefer doing it at the gym because they have mirrors there.

If you have the machines then use the double rope. Put it up high, stand with it behind you and pull it towards and over your head. Fantastic for the triceps.

[patrick1]

Looking for replacement of tricep extensions.  Thinking diamond push-ups on top of thenclose grip bench press I already do. Thoughts, critics etc.

I finished off my chest-and-tricep day today with weighted bench dips, because they happen to be one of my favorite tricep exercises. You can really feel your tricep working when you do them -- the muscle is easy to isolate. And since all you need for the exercise is a couple of elevated surfaces and something heavy, you can do it pretty much anywhere.

I just happen to prefer doing it at the gym because they have mirrors there.

If you have the machines then use the double rope. Put it up high, stand with it behind you and pull it towards and over your head. Fantastic for the triceps.

The double rope is great and the tricep push down bar. For machines I also miss doing the seated row.  However, right now I just work out at home. It gives me freedom to do on my time and I generally like to workout solo.  So I have barbell, ezcurl bar, bench, dumbbells with max 65lbs on each, and about 310 lbs or so.  I'm trying to mix things up as best I can with that.

For some reason I always get some shoulder impingement on dips. It is probably my form but if something doesnt feel too right, I am not willing to risk getting hurt.

I appreciate the feedback. 

[afleitch]

Looking for replacement of tricep extensions.  Thinking diamond push-ups on top of thenclose grip bench press I already do. Thoughts, critics etc.

I finished off my chest-and-tricep day today with weighted bench dips, because they happen to be one of my favorite tricep exercises. You can really feel your tricep working when you do them -- the muscle is easy to isolate. And since all you need for the exercise is a couple of elevated surfaces and something heavy, you can do it pretty much anywhere.

I just happen to prefer doing it at the gym because they have mirrors there.

If you have the machines then use the double rope. Put it up high, stand with it behind you and pull it towards and over your head. Fantastic for the triceps.

The double rope is great and the tricep push down bar. For machines I also miss doing the seated row.  However, right now I just work out at home. It gives me freedom to do on my time and I generally like to workout solo.  So I have barbell, ezcurl bar, bench, dumbbells with max 65lbs on each, and about 310 lbs or so.  I'm trying to mix things up as best I can with that.

For some reason I always get some shoulder impingement on dips. It is probably my form but if something doesnt feel too right, I am not willing to risk getting hurt.

I appreciate the feedback. 

I agree with you on the dips. I try not to do that movement regularly because of an old rugby injury but even when I do it it doesn't feel smooth. Triceps are what give people 'big' arms but it's a difficult muscle to isolate. I like close grip barbell pull-ups (bent over at a slight angle and drawing the barbell to the chest) and the diamond pushups are still good classic exercises, though I now do them with a few weights in a backpack (though they need to be very secure) for resistance.

[Paul Kemp]

I've made absolutely zero progress.

[patrick1]

The key for me is to just listen to your body. I try not to be a hero, especially since Im working out solo. I'd probably get better results if I did workout with someone because I could push a few extra hard earned reps out.

It is weird that two exercises many people frown on, upright rows and behind the neck press, have never really bothered me and provided good results. With very light weight on lat raises my shoulders start clicking like crazy.  I still like the tricep extensions but I don't think I am getting good results with weight I have on the dumbbell and barbell tricep extensions just feel unnatural.  Weighted diamond pushups, nice. I'm still heavy enough so not a good idea right now at least.

My main goal is to try to burn off the remaining stomach. I am thankful that I have managed to lose  and happy that I don't have a sick amount of loose skin either.  Still need to drop some bodyfat% to tighten up though. Trying to transition from calorie restriction to just cleaner eating.

[afleitch]

I put my back out. Thus ends the gym for a short while

[afleitch]

And now it's better. Booyah!

[Paul Kemp]

I've made absolutely zero progress.

So much for my plan to be in shape by Memorial Day.

[Prez Duke]

I really need to go back to the gym. It's been like 2 months.

[Paul Kemp]

I really need to go back to the gym. It's been like 2 months.

Yea same. Add to that the fact I've been on an eating binge lately and it's bad. I haven't really gained much weight (still around 175lbs. at 5'10/11) but the look is no bueno.

I did buy a bicycle a few weeks back but I've only ridden it once...

[Prez Duke]

I really need to go back to the gym. It's been like 2 months.

Yea same. Add to that the fact I've been on an eating binge lately and it's bad. I haven't really gained much weight (still around 175lbs. at 5'10/11) but the look is no bueno.

I did buy a bicycle a few weeks back but I've only ridden it once...

I haven't really gained any weight - just lost some muscle mass. My diet over the past few months has consisted of alcohol, caffeine, and the occasional large meal, usually once a day. Now that my exams are over, I need to get back into a daily routine.

[ModerateCoward]

Why don't you guys just do a normal split Chest/Back/Shoulder/Arms(Biceps & Triceps)/Legs? Do 2 different excercises for abs on your easier days(so never on Leg day). Fits nicely into 5 days, with a bit of imagination you could setup a 3 day split.

[rejectamenta]

Finally squatted four plates today.

And by four plates I of course mean two 45s and about a hundred others of various sizes equaling 405. Dingy garage fatness fitness is the best.

[CathKhan]

So I guess I can make some post or another on this. Looks like, with school ending, that I'll have to join an actual gym to continue progress made throughout the school year.