Misc. progress thread

[Reach]

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Where you lose weight from and in which order is down entirely to genetics. It's different for everyone.

It's fairly common though for the waistline to be one of the last places to go though, yeah.

[Shouka]

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Strength levels are pretty much back to what they were when I stopped lifting in October. Today I was able to deadlift 300lbs for 6 reps, bench 215lbs for 4 sets of 5 reps, and overhead press 155lbs for 5 reps. Unfortunately I am heavier now (173lbs vs 167lbs).

[justaguy]

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I'm gunna hit this thread with some progress pics too pretty soon nice work yall

[Reach]

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Cut progress:

Leaning out nicely, @ 189 as of this AM so first time firmly under 190. Total of 15 lbs lost in almost 9 weeks.

Was at the tailor this am for measurements, came in at:

16 neck
55 arms and chest
42 chest
31 waist
41 hip

GAWD DAMN

that booty be poppin'

They have to have reg fit custom tailored pants made for me because there was no way to get the slim fit pants to fit even with adjustable waist. Swole problems?


Was feeling a bit weak lately though so I upped my carbs a bit this week. Hasn't hurt progress much, tested my strength and hit a 240x5 bench so I'm happy with where I'm at. Haven't really lost any strength overall.

[Reincarnate]

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Current cut progress: Down to 206 pounds. I've only been seriously logging for a short while now, but I started somewhere in the upper 220's / lower 230's or so. I still have a high bodyfat percentage / not much muscle (a big drop came from losing water weight), but I've been very good about restricting calories.

The most helpful thing has been pre-cooking meals. It's not just a matter of convenience -- it also prevents me from over-eating. I eat some rice + chicken + kale for lunch and I don't get hungry until later, at which point I eat the rest of my calories (Greek yogurt, chicken, beef, fish, carrots, broccoli, protein shakes, etc) and go work out. If left to my own devices with no eating plan, I tend to overeat by a fair margin.

[Reincarnate]

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Dear squats,

Thank for you not giving me DOMS anymore.

Love,
Reincarnate

[Reincarnate]

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Dear overhead press,

Go fuck yourself.

Angrily,
Reincarnate

P.S.: Fuck you

[Arch0wl]

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What did Overhead Press ever do you to man :(

[Reincarnate]

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This is basically my progression right now (5x5 OHP):

Set 1: Alright, cool, not so bad.

Set 2: Hah, owned that barbell in the face.

Set 3: Hrrrffff, alright, alright, still got it...

Set 4: Okay, screw that. Next time I need to start pressing more quickly so I don't fatigue near the end.

Set 5, reps 1-3: I've totally got this...
Set 5, rep 4: Fuuuuuuuuu---
Set 5, after rep 4: Oh my god I can't lift this up anymore.
Set 5, still after rep 4: Come on delts cut that shit out.
Set 5, STILL after rep 4: *arms are quaking and I'm just standing there holding the barbell like a bitch*
Set 5, rep 5: AHHRNRNNGNGGGGNGJNJFNEAAAAAAA AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHGETUPTHEREAAAAAAHHHH

every fucking time. I probably just need to rest more.

[Arch0wl]

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take your overhead presses out for a dinner and apologize for all those mean things you said, then they might just treat you better

[TrixiePuff]

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Dear squats,

Thank for you not giving me DOMS anymore.

Love,
Reincarnate

I'm still having a hate hate relationship with squats at the moment. We started out strong but in the end... It just wasn't meant to be.

[Reach]

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The key to any depreciation of strength through your sets is more rest. Most people don't rest long enough for heavy compounds.

When I say heavy, I don't mean lots of weight on the bar. I just mean, enough weight such that your CNS is significantly taxed as to take a significant toll during the set. This usually happens when you're working in the near maximal effort range. This is especially common when you're using linear progression since you'll be pushing your limits frequently.

At least when working in the 3-6 set range. What I recommend is:

OHP: 3-4 minutes
Bench press: 3-4 minutes
Squat: 5 minutes
Deadlift: 6 minutes

Unless you're just starting out and working extremely submaximally.

[Reincarnate]

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Trying to wait 5 minutes between squat sets -- seems to be helping, but damn... maybe I am just a weak beginner, but this stuff is starting to feel heavy (now I have to strain out the last 1-2 reps of each set)

Currently up to 85 lbs 5x5. However, considering that not long ago I was having trouble squatting the empty bar, I'll take it.

[SCWolf]

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Progress is progress. Good job man.

[Reincarnate]

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I am curious, where are everyone's lifts at for the following, if you happen to know / are able to test / if you ever do these at all?

Squat 5x5
Bench press 5x5
Overhead press 5x5
Bent-over rows 5x5
Deadlift 1x5
Shoulder shrugs 3x8
Bicep curls 3x8
Lying overhead triceps extensions / overhead barbell skullcrushers 3x8