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Nov 25, 2014 2:47 PM
BR1986FB;1678477 wrote:Back in the day, Tom Platz, known for his freakishly monstrous legs would put those numbers to shame. I'd heard Platz did well over 100 reps with 315. I'd be spitting out lung.
I just googled some of his videos, his legs look bigger than my waist. How the fuck do you find pants?
Nov 25, 2014 2:47pm
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Nov 25, 2014 2:50 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1678479 wrote:I just googled some of his videos, his legs look bigger than my waist. How the fuck do you find pants?
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Nov 25, 2014 2:53 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1678479 wrote:I just googled some of his videos, his legs look bigger than my waist. How the fuck do you find pants?
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Nov 25, 2014 2:55 PM
Just looking at pictures and videos, it's crazy the difference between current bodybuilders and golden era.
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Nov 25, 2014 2:58 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1678484 wrote:Just looking at pictures and videos, it's crazy the difference between current bodybuilders and golden era.
Guys like Frank Zane and Lee Labrada were more about aesthetics & symmetry. A lot of the guys today are just freaky mass monsters who can get ultra-ripped due to drugs & advanced diets. Arnold was the man but comparing his bodyfat levels to todays bodybuilders is like night & day. Guys like Ronnie Coleman & Dorian Yates took freaky/huge/ripped to a new level.
Nov 25, 2014 2:58pm
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Nov 25, 2014 3:02 PM
Different drugs/methods, different times.

I'm glad to see pro shows are now deducting points for those ridiculous HGH guts.

Obviously, going back Arnold is the GOAT, but I've always like the look of Serge Nubret.
Nov 25, 2014 3:02pm
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Nov 25, 2014 3:02 PM
BR1986FB;1678485 wrote:Guys like Frank Zane and Lee Labrada were more about aesthetics & symmetry. A lot of the guys today are just freaky mass monsters who can get ultra-ripped due to drugs & advanced diets. Arnold was the man but comparing his bodyfat levels to todays bodybuilders is like night & day. Guys like Ronnie Coleman & Dorian Yates took freaky/huge/ripped to a new level.
Yeah today's bodybuilders definitely have more of a "freak" look.
Nov 25, 2014 3:02pm
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Nov 25, 2014 3:03 PM
Nubret had a ridiculous shoulder to waist taper. Such a tiny waist on that dude.
Nov 25, 2014 3:03pm
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Nov 25, 2014 3:04 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1678488 wrote:Yeah today's bodybuilders definitely have more of a "freak" look.
Yeah, most have blocky/thick waists are just huge. The Synthol freaks are a whole different story.
Nov 25, 2014 3:04pm
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Nov 25, 2014 3:05 PM
Automatik;1678487 wrote:Different drugs/methods, different times.

I'm glad to see pro shows are now deducting points for those ridiculous HGH guts.

Obviously, going back Arnold is the GOAT, but I've always like the look of Serge Nubret.
Look at his shoes lol

Nov 25, 2014 3:05pm
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Nov 25, 2014 3:08 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1678491 wrote:Look at his shoes lol

He's wearing sweats but I thought it was jeans for a moment. For awhile, one of the "trends" was squatting in blue jeans. The Barbarian Brothers made this famous. I actually tried it and it will give you about 50 lbs on your squat if the jeans are tight enough. Almost works like a squat suit for powerlifters. Also saw a lot of guys squat in work boots and competitve powerlifters deadlift in ballet slippers (less distance between the foot and the floor = less distance to pull).
Nov 25, 2014 3:08pm
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Nov 25, 2014 3:16 PM
BR1986FB;1678492 wrote:He's wearing sweats but I thought it was jeans for a moment. For awhile, one of the "trends" was squatting in blue jeans. The Barbarian Brothers made this famous. I actually tried it and it will give you about 50 lbs on your squat if the jeans are tight enough. Almost works like a squat suit for powerlifters. Also saw a lot of guys squat in work boots and competitve powerlifters deadlift in ballet slippers (less distance between the foot and the floor = less distance to pull).
I use different sneakers for squats and deadlifts. Thin sole and flat. If i forget them i go barefoot.
Nov 25, 2014 3:16pm
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Nov 25, 2014 3:20 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1678493 wrote:I use different sneakers for squats and deadlifts. Thin sole and flat. If i forget them i go barefoot.
I wear Vibrams for deads. Almost the same as barefoot. I've seen guys pull (and squat) in Chuck's too. Although I'd be hesitant to try squatting in Chuck's with the flimsy ankle support.
Nov 25, 2014 3:20pm
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Nov 28, 2014 3:49 PM
For you runners out there, my marathon training is hitting a wall. I got up to 16 miles, but my IT band has been killing me, and now i have plantar fasciitis to boot. I have laid off from running this week, and both feel much better, but does anyone have treatment/prevention tips?

I have done some stretches and bought a foam roller for the IT band. As for the plantar fasciitis, i just bought some insoles since i over pronate (i hear this would help with the IT issue as well). I started doing an ice plunge as well. My body may not meant be mean to run 26 miles.
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Nov 28, 2014 4:25 PM
like_that;1679201 wrote:For you runners out there, my marathon training is hitting a wall. I got up to 16 miles, but my IT band has been killing me, and now i have plantar fasciitis to boot. I have laid off from running this week, and both feel much better, but does anyone have treatment/prevention tips?

I have done some stretches and bought a foam roller for the IT band. As for the plantar fasciitis, i just bought some insoles since i over pronate (i hear this would help with the IT issue as well). I started doing an ice plunge as well. My body may not meant be mean to run 26 miles.
I really dont have any advice other than the training for the full has sidelined many, many people. That is the reason I wont even attempt it as I have seen too many people that are very good runners have issues. I just stick with the halfs.
Nov 28, 2014 4:25pm
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Nov 30, 2014 9:29 AM
like_that;1679201 wrote:For you runners out there, my marathon training is hitting a wall. I got up to 16 miles, but my IT band has been killing me, and now i have plantar fasciitis to boot. I have laid off from running this week, and both feel much better, but does anyone have treatment/prevention tips?

I have done some stretches and bought a foam roller for the IT band. As for the plantar fasciitis, i just bought some insoles since i over pronate (i hear this would help with the IT issue as well). I started doing an ice plunge as well. My body may not meant be mean to run 26 miles.
Foam roll the shit out of your IT band. Also hit quads, hammys, calves, and back.
Nov 30, 2014 9:29am
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Nov 30, 2014 10:02 AM
I'm still doing Focus T25, starting Beta round next week. Took this week off and I feel like shit for doing it, however I've refereed 4 days this week, but it's not the same.

I'd like to start lifting, but only 2 days per week. I'd like to hit everything from the core up. Not too focused on legs b/c I work the shit out of them in T25, work them reffing basketball, and I don't want stiff/sore legs while trying to run up and down the floor. Anyone have a good 2-day/week workout routine?
Nov 30, 2014 10:02am
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Dec 3, 2014 9:57 AM
Automatik;1676464 wrote:Interesting. I've never heard of that. It seems like higher rep routines are kinda "in" right now.

A friend recently shared this. He's been making some solid gains and only been on it for around 8 weeks.

Kelei Routines
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=162992991

So I started this last week. I altered the workouts a bit accounting for what exercises I'm able to do and what was available to me at the gym. It seems like a rather simple program to follow, but those fuckin reps though. I was getting gassed as hell last week, but I'm liking it so far. My friend has been making some solid gains and has only been at it for 2 months.
Dec 3, 2014 9:57am
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Dec 3, 2014 12:08 PM
ernest_t_bass;1679926 wrote:Anyone have a good 2-day/week workout routine?
Machine? Dumbbell? Bodyweight? Barbell?
Dec 3, 2014 12:08pm
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Dec 3, 2014 12:20 PM
Sonofanump;1681597 wrote:Machine? Dumbbell? Bodyweight? Barbell?
Since by myself, not as much barbell. But I have access to all.
Dec 3, 2014 12:20pm
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Dec 3, 2014 12:21 PM
ernest_t_bass;1681618 wrote:Since by myself, not as much barbell. But I have access to all.
You try what i sent your or are your legs too sore? lol
Dec 3, 2014 12:21pm
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Dec 3, 2014 12:23 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1681619 wrote:You try what i sent your or are your legs too sore? lol
I haven't done anything yet. I'm working out every morning (t25), but I need to drop the excuses and lift after work.
Dec 3, 2014 12:23pm
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Dec 3, 2014 12:36 PM
ernest_t_bass;1681624 wrote:I haven't done anything yet. I'm working out every morning (t25), but I need to drop the excuses and lift after work.
Depending on how far your commute home is, I often take a shaker bottle full of NO Xplode to drink when I'm halfway home so it jolts my system and gets me in the right frame of mind to work out. My commute is over an hour and if I don't get some kind of caffeine in my system, I can easily talk myself out of working out.
Dec 3, 2014 12:36pm
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Dec 3, 2014 2:13 PM
BR1986FB;1681637 wrote:Depending on how far your commute home is, I often take a shaker bottle full of NO Xplode to drink when I'm halfway home so it jolts my system and gets me in the right frame of mind to work out. My commute is over an hour and if I don't get some kind of caffeine in my system, I can easily talk myself out of working out.
I live a mile from my gym and i've turned around before getting there.
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Dec 3, 2014 2:16 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1681714 wrote:I live a mile from my gym and i've turned around before getting there.
I can do you one better. I have a commercial gym 50 feet from my back door and I've talked myself out of going out there. lol
Dec 3, 2014 2:16pm