The Fitness Thread

**Renevatia** · 08-12-2012, 12:35 PM

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Definitely my thread. Need to hit 150lb by the end of nov.

**Poison-** · 08-12-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally posted by Reach

I just started using www.fitocracy.com to track my progress and I really like it. Would recommend. I was using a word document, but an RPG is a lot more fun haha.

Wow, this looks really cool and useful. I'll probably start using this too. Thanks man.

**iironiic** · 08-12-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally posted by i will pwn u

Wilson i would say around 150ish is a good weight for us(im 5'6" also), ABSOLUTELY work your legs. You will not get bigger(throughtout your whole body) without doing legs they are very important. Also pushups and pullups are not really good ways to add bulk(they add alot to your core) but putting weight on you might wanna aim for weights. As for putting weight on protein is very helpful so if you get a bag(for shakes) or eat alot of meats and fish its a good way to bulk up. And dont watch what u eat as long as it isnt all junk food, lots of peanut butter samwiches throughout the day!!!

+1 for thread idea because face it we are all on the computer way to much

Thanks for the advice! I am thinking about shooting for 150 lbs. I should probably get my cousin or some hot girl to be my workout partner or something

**kommisar** · 08-12-2012, 12:43 PM

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I work out 2-3 times per week. Just staying in shape, not too crazy .

Bench about 8x 130lbs 5 sets, squat 160 5x5 ( I suck at squats )

Was 190 in February, now 176lbs (6'2") and trying to incorporate healthy eating habits

**Mike Weedmark** · 08-12-2012, 12:49 PM

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Reincarnate, from your post, you seem really concerned with the mathy stuff behind workouts. I'm not super ripped or super strong, but I'm probably the most normal looking guy in a group of people who seem to be hitting the "This is where I get fat" stage of life. Don't worry so much about numbers, imo. Instead try to focus on having a fun, adventurous, childlike approach to life in general (when it's appropriate), and the workouts will take care of themselves.

And that DDR doesn't look like it's hurting either. Keep doing that is my advice. And try to avoid soda and booze. A lot of stuff is bad for you, but not in the deathblow kind of way those are.

Originally posted by pwn

Also pushups and pullups are not really good ways to add bulk(they add alot to your core)

What's wrong with core?

**Choofers** · 08-12-2012, 01:05 PM

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I want to be in better shape but like Mike said, I'd have to give up booze, which probably won't happen rofl.

I've started running again (used to run x-country and track in high school), I'm at the "blisters on feet" stage. -___-

**Trogdor!!!!** · 08-12-2012, 01:30 PM

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I wouldn't say I've ever been noticeably muscular, but I don't think I've ever not been in shape (as far as being overweight goes). Combining my metabolism and a lot of ITG has been good for me over the years and I've cut back a lot on energy drinks and soda because of kidney problems. I got a bit of muscle last year from weightlifting in school but I've never really done weights other than that. I think the most I ever weighed was I think 158-159 and that was last year from moving and not really doing anything as far as fitness goes. I weigh 152 now and I've been playing shit tons of ITG as of late so I'm pretty sure I'm only going to lose more.

**i will pwn u** · 08-12-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by Mike

What's wrong with core?

absolutely nothing is wrong with core mike.. core is essential if you plan on lifting or getting bigger .. but to add weight and bulk up like wilson was asking pushups and pullups usually wont do to much in that area..

for anyone who is serious about lifting and getting fit i would recommend doing planks and other core strengthening excersises

**Poison-** · 08-12-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by i will pwn u

absolutely nothing is wrong with core mike.. core is essential if you plan on lifting or getting bigger .. but to add weight and bulk up like wilson was asking pushups and pullups usually wont do to much in that area..

Pushups are one of the best exercises since they workout a wide variety of muscles. Pullups are great for biceps and back...so yeah. They're good workout for adding mass if you're also doing other exercises as well.

**i will pwn u** · 08-12-2012, 01:46 PM

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Imo aesthetic exercises (push ups, pull ups, crunches, dips) are more of toning exercises and define more then add mass.. For bulk and size you usually have to rip the muscles then allow to heal and repeat.. They are important to incorporate into your workout but alone wont usually do all that much to add size or gain weight is all i meant..

**Mike Weedmark** · 08-12-2012, 01:49 PM

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I thought the idea of "toning" in general was outdated?

Anyway, marines don't seem to have much trouble getting strong with bw exercises, but if you're going for an extreme commando ripped type of thing, then yeah you'll probably need more. I'm all for pushups and pull ups, but I can't pass them off as the same as 300lb reps. There ARE ways to make them harder though.

**Reach** · 08-12-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally posted by Poison-

Pushups are one of the best exercises since they workout a wide variety of muscles. Pullups are great for biceps and back...so yeah. They're good workout for adding mass if you're also doing other exercises as well.

If you can do more than 15-20 reps though your pushups aren't going to build much muscle. I did them for awhile but used a backpack and added weight to it over time.

Same with pullups. Useless once your reps get way up there, but if you go to a gym most of them have belts you can add weight to.

Also, yeah, the idea of toning is bullshit. You can build muscle or lose body fat. Pick one. Toning makes no sense, lmao.

Tier 1 mass builders are pretty much: Bench press, Squat, weighted chins, overhead press, deadlift.

Other greats include dumbbell presses, flyes, tricep extensions, shoulder presses, rows, pulldowns, barbell/dumbbell curls, leg presses, leg extensions or curls.

**j-rodd123** · 08-12-2012, 02:08 PM

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Cool thread, i always pretty much just work out core/cadio and have done this for years, and have really been wanting to move on to more lifting based workouts for a while now. Reach, that was a great post, what do you think a good weight based circuit would be for someone in good shape cardio/core wise but just starting out with weights? I also work out my legs a decent amount, I'm really excited to develop more muscle mass and arm strength though as those weren't my main objectives being primarily a volleyball player

**Choofers** · 08-12-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by Mike Weedmark

I thought the idea of "toning" in general was outdated?

Anyway, marines don't seem to have much trouble getting strong with bw exercises, but if you're going for an extreme commando ripped type of thing, then yeah you'll probably need more. I'm all for pushups and pull ups, but I can't pass them off as the same as 300lb reps. There ARE ways to make them harder though.

In the marines, you'd be seen as an outcast if you weren't working out on your offtime. All physical training in the military branches are regulated and are more for maintaining fitnesd.

**Frank Munoz** · 08-12-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by 25thhour

5'11

Originally posted by Reshiram

5'11"

Originally posted by Reach

5'11"

...oh

Anyways, I'm like.. 5'3"? weigh about 140lb.
I'm not fat, but I have no idea how much body fat I have. How do you even figure that out?
I guess I would want to gain muscle, but that's like the hardest thing for me to do. Help~

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