Rimma

[Ordy]

Hey man, With the workouts, you can vary them over time.

For me, most weeks ill do my standard heavy weights with a max of 8 reps per set. Basically if i can get 8 on that set and it wasnt very hard then ill up the weight on the next set hoping to get 6.

Occasionally i do a :

High rep lower weight week, where ill go for 12-15 reps at about 80% weight, any lower than this and i wont feel anything.

Or: Low rep high weight (hard enough that i can just manage 4-6 reps) then for the 3rd set ill just go for max weight 1-2 times.

You probably wont need to do this one yet, but when i occasionally get stuck at a weight.

On a normal week, ill do the first 2 sets then on the 3rd set, ill go to failure, then lower the weight and go till failure again, over and over till i can barely lift the bar / some tiny weight. This last set you want to go as fast as you can between changing weights.

Doing all this im getting a new PB in about 1/5 of all exercises every week.

[rimma]

Just posting so my journal doesnt get deleted or whatever.

Nothing much to report...workouts are going well (Orly I tried the technique of multiple failures)

but diet is not.

Still not gaining any weight, altho my body looks very lean and I would guess I have a very low bf%.

In short, I look as though I'm cutting even tho I'm trying and failing to bulk...

There is only one thing to do; EAT MORE.

[rose]

Have you built your squat rack yet?

[Luigi]

i chose a stupid username now im stuck with it.... but mines not nearly as bad as rimma, what were you thinking ?

[rimma]

Have you built your squat rack yet?

I sure have! It kind of sucks tho... definitely needs a few modifications.

[rimma]

i chose a stupid username now im stuck with it.... but mines not nearly as bad as rimma, what were you thinking ?

Yeah I know right. Thing is, I live down a road called rimmer road so I've already heard every possible joke :grin:

[courts87]

In Helensville? Thats kinda by me

[bar-belle]

Yeah I know right. Thing is, I live down a road called rimmer road so I've already heard every possible joke :grin:

If it's the one out west....we used to have the odd surf mission out there, wicked place

[Travel Express]

Burger King Double Stacker

MMMM havent had one of those, heard they are pretty good and have a huge amount of cals what do they taste like?

[rimma]

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[rimma]

Big news everyone!

I finally pulled finger and finished modifying my squat rack yesterday. the beast is done...just needs a few licks of paint (he said jokingly as if he'd ever get round to doing it)

Pics are to follow, very shit quality and a very crowded garage.

And also massive quads, buns of steel etc to follow.In my dreams at least

2x4's: Free, just off the woodpile

Bolts: $20 (Cheapskate so cut them by hand from threaded rod)

Nuts/washers: $15 (bro works at hardware store)

Pull up bar: Free, also off the woodpile

So total cost was $35 plus labour. if anyones interested. and poor.

[rimma]

What what what!

Wheres those pictures I uploaded??

Ok turns out they were too big and i'm retarded.

Should work... now

[Pseudonym]

I'd kill for a squat rack at home!

She would, too. Don't tell her where you live.

Not only did you tell Rose where to find this squat rack, you post photos of it too! :doh:

I suggest keeping a steak on hand to distract her with. Then you might survive.

Nice rack, though, dude. (Never thought I'd say that to a guy!)

[rimma]

I'd kill for a squat rack at home!

She would, too. Don't tell her where you live.

Not only did you tell Rose where to find this squat rack, you post photos of it too! :doh:

I suggest keeping a steak on hand to distract her with. Then you might survive.

Nice rack, though, dude. (Never thought I'd say that to a guy!)

Lmao nice! I obviously didn't think this one through...

Don't hurt me Rose...just take the rack and leave me in one piece :pray:

[Travel Express]

pretty good kiwi ingenuity (think that's the right word?) there.

[rimma]

pretty good kiwi ingenuity (think that's the right word?) there.

Yup thats the word. I think there's a saying "necessity breeds invention" or soemthing? And obviously it was necessary for me to squat.

Seems to be working too, I have DOMS in my butt cheeks this morning :oops:

[jono]

awesome homemade rack mate.

looks like you are gonna be putting on some weight :nod:

[rose]

You all think I'm some kind of monster :cry: Nice rack Rimma! It looks a little crooked? Kidding! :grin: Nice work on the diagonal stabiliser. Man your gargre is full of crap though :pfft:

P.S. You play drums too? Are you hot? Single? :pray: I'll help you get buns of steel!

[rimma]

You all think I'm some kind of monster :cry: Nice rack Rimma! It looks a little crooked? Kidding! :grin: Nice work on the diagonal stabiliser. Man your gargre is full of crap though :pfft:

P.S. You play drums too? Are you hot? Single? :pray: I'll help you get buns of steel!

Crooked? RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE! :evil:

oh you were kidding? that was a close one my friend...

And yes my garage could use a clean-out...iAnd that is with my bench and weights removed so there was more room to photograph

Sorry to disappoint on all three accounts; I play guitar (thats my bro's kit), I'm definitely not hot (5'10 and 65 kg do the math!) and I have a girlfriend.

...Other than that we are perfect for each other!

lets make babies.

[rimma]

awesome homemade rack mate.

looks like you are gonna be putting on some weight :nod:

I sure hope so dude, 1kg in one month so far haha

[rose]

Sorry to disappoint on all three accounts

Heh! Gosh, whatever happened to lying cos it's the innuhnet? :pfft: Do you mind punching a donut cos, ummm, I don't want babies 8)

[rimma]

Sorry to disappoint on all three accounts

Heh! Gosh, whatever happened to lying cos it's the innuhnet? :pfft: Do you mind punching a donut cos, ummm, I don't want babies 8)

Erm you're gonna have to help me out here...punching a donut? This is some obscure euphemism?

My imagination runs wild... 8)

[rimma]

my weights are going up, which is nice.

Pretty pathetic figures but as long as they keep climbing I'm happy.

Pull-ups: 2x6

Chin ups: 2x6

Deadlift: 10x50/ 8x75/ 6x80/ 5x85

Bent over rows: 10x30/ 8x47/ 6x52/ 6x57

Dumbell row: 3x10 @ 8.5kg

Curls: 5x30 then stopped due to return of shitty wrist pain

Bodyweight still 66kg (Probly more like 64 cos scales are inaccurate)

[jono]

my weights are going up, which is nice.

Pretty pathetic figures but as long as they keep climbing I'm happy.

Pull-ups: 2x6

Chin ups: 2x6

Deadlift: 10x50/ 8x75/ 6x80/ 5x85

Bent over rows: 10x30/ 8x47/ 6x52/ 6x57

Dumbell row: 3x10 @ 8.5kg

Curls: 5x30 then stopped due to return of shitty wrist pain

Bodyweight still 66kg (Probly more like 64 cos scales are inaccurate)

mate so long as your making progress that is the key.

nice work, 8)

[rose]

mate so long as your making progress that is the key.

What Jono said Rimma! :grin: Lots of guys can't do unassisted pull-ups, be proud 8)