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Title: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 02, 2015, 03:06:56 PM
I'll diet, bring my BF down but for God's sake how can you lift light and still call it training? Why not just join a women's body pump class. Rant over.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Van_Bilderass on May 02, 2015, 03:09:22 PM
Increase anabolics, lose weight and gain strength at the same time  :D
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: affeman on May 02, 2015, 03:09:28 PM
Weight is not important it's the form what matters.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Carlton G. Long on May 02, 2015, 03:09:57 PM
I'll diet, bring my BF down but for God's sake how can lift light and still call it training? Why not just join a women's body pump class. Rant over.

Nothing girlish about that rant.   ::)
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: thegamechanger on May 02, 2015, 03:18:34 PM
you can always run a few miles before lifting to make it harder
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 02, 2015, 03:20:13 PM
Increase anabolics, lose weight and gain strength at the same time  :D

I can gain strength while losing. The point was I tried going back to isolating body parts (bodybuilding) and my numbers on my main lifts got destroyed in the last couple of months. Rep were higher, volume was higher, etc. Have to go back to powerlfting/strongman type training. This is ego killer. I'd rather deal with a couple of strains than be weak.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Simple Simon on May 02, 2015, 03:21:12 PM
Leave your ego at the door you fat fuck.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: chaos on May 02, 2015, 03:21:22 PM
I can gain strength while losing. The point was I tried going back to isolating body parts (bodybuilding) and my numbers on my main lifts got destroyed in the last couple of months. Rep were higher, volume was higher, etc. Have to go back to powerlfting/strongman type training. This is ego killer. I'd rather deal with a couple of strains than be weak.
LMAO ;D
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Automation on May 02, 2015, 03:24:05 PM
I can gain strength while losing. The point was I tried going back to isolating body parts (bodybuilding) and my numbers on my main lifts got destroyed in the last couple of months. Rep were higher, volume was higher, etc. Have to go back to powerlfting/strongman type training. This is ego killer. I'd rather deal with a couple of strains than be weak.

Post of a fat man.....
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Dr Dutch on May 02, 2015, 03:24:25 PM
Take almost all your carbs before the workout. Take protein plus some carbs afterwards. Suffer the rest of the time. Shut up too.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Mr Anabolic on May 02, 2015, 03:24:48 PM
Even serious trainers should not lift heavy all the time.  It's good to mix it up.  The joints need a break once in a while too.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 02, 2015, 03:27:36 PM
Leave your ego at the door you fat fuck.

Quiet twink and speak when you're spoken to.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 02, 2015, 03:29:38 PM
Post of a fat man.....

Post of a weak man. I'll take fat over weak any day.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Simple Simon on May 02, 2015, 03:30:28 PM
Post of a weak man. I'll take fat over weak any day.
No one knows your weak, everyone knows youre fat.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Dr Dutch on May 02, 2015, 03:30:58 PM
Post of a weak man. I'll take fat over weak any day.
I understand you......investment is a bitch.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 02, 2015, 03:33:47 PM
Even serious trainers should not lift heavy all the time.  It's good to mix it up.  The joints need a break once in a while too.

I train light 2 days a week. Speed days.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: _aj_ on May 02, 2015, 03:35:45 PM
One catastrophic injury will change that tune toot sweet.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 02, 2015, 03:39:09 PM
One catastrophic injury will change that tune toot sweet.

I'll drink beer, eat donuts and watch reruns of WSM on youtube until I heal. I'll start with 40oz kegs.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: robcguns on May 02, 2015, 03:41:35 PM
I dont get the whole heavy weight thing.Medium weight reps 12-20 works best For me.all heavy does is hurt.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Lustral on May 02, 2015, 03:42:31 PM
Quiet twink and speak when you're spoken to.

Any pics so I can see what physique you are repelling to go back to strength training? (srs I haven't been on gb in months)
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Simple Simon on May 02, 2015, 03:49:01 PM
Any pics so I can see what physique you are repelling to go back to strength training? (srs I haven't been on gb in months)

Just picture Jose Raymond off season but fatter.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Lustral on May 02, 2015, 03:51:27 PM
Just picture Jose Raymond off season but fatter.

Lol, noob. It isn't but fatter, it is "butter".

http://click.reference.com/click/nn1ov4?clkpage=dic&clksite=dict&clkld=320:1&clkdest=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.sfdict.com%2Fstaticrep%2Fdictaudio%2FB07%2FB0733800.mp3

Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: calfzilla on May 02, 2015, 03:56:16 PM
I'm more like simple Simon, light to medium weights 10 reps minimum. Fuck going heavy.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: LittleJ on May 02, 2015, 03:57:29 PM
I'll diet, bring my BF down but for God's sake how can you lift light and still call it training? Why not just join a women's body pump class. Rant over.

Howard wins
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 02, 2015, 04:01:02 PM
Howard wins

Haha, you don't even win.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Leatherneck on May 02, 2015, 04:04:05 PM
Coach, how's the sleep apnea been of late?
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DanM on May 02, 2015, 04:16:58 PM
I have to agree, training light just isn't that fun or challenging for the most part. How someone even manages to make it to the gym knowing they will just be doing some light "arm" stuff is beyond me.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Grape Ape on May 02, 2015, 04:23:10 PM
I would even be dumb enough to give you training advice, but can't you find a happy medium?
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: ritch on May 02, 2015, 04:30:58 PM
Training light does suck. I hate it. I love 6-8 rep training and it's what my system prefers for growth. If you use the 3-0-3 tempo, ya won't go super heavy but still use good weights, give your joints a rest and really works well for hypertrophy.

When I see guys doing that fast tempo cheat shit, I think of the stone ages are how much better they could be if they gave it a shot. (NOt that I think it's the best for everyone, but think there is a HUGE merit to trying it.)

Positive/helpful post of the day over.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 02, 2015, 04:32:06 PM
Coach, how's the sleep apnea been of late?

It's subsided quite a bit. I've dropped about 15lbs so it's helped. But we're in the middle of negotiating a lease renewal so sleep sucks right now.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: TheShape. on May 02, 2015, 04:34:08 PM
All that matters is how much you look like you can lift. Would you rather look like a twink who's strong or like Arnold and weak?
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Skeletor on May 02, 2015, 04:34:23 PM
I'll diet, bring my BF down but for God's sake how can you lift light and still call it training? Why not just join a women's body pump class. Rant over.

So a program like Gironda's 8x8 or 10x10 isn't training?
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 02, 2015, 04:36:22 PM
I can gain strength while losing. The point was I tried going back to isolating body parts (bodybuilding) and my numbers on my main lifts got destroyed in the last couple of months. Rep were higher, volume was higher, etc. Have to go back to powerlfting/strongman type training. This is ego killer. I'd rather deal with a couple of strains than be weak.

You have to be realistic here by setting one specific goal; getting back in shape or keeping those numbers high. Maybe you should take that ego less seriously..
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Dr Dutch on May 02, 2015, 04:54:59 PM
It's not that difficult getting stronger while dropping fat. But it's a bitch getting more muscular while dropping fat. Naturally that is.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 02, 2015, 04:57:31 PM
I would even be dumb enough to give you training advice, but can't you find a happy medium?

Yeah :-\
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 02, 2015, 04:58:41 PM
You have to be realistic here by setting one specific goal; getting back in shape or keeping those numbers high. Maybe you should take that ego less seriously..

I can do both. I just have to change my training back to what it was.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 02, 2015, 05:00:12 PM
You have to be realistic here by setting one specific goal; getting back in shape or keeping those numbers high. Maybe you should take that ego less seriously..

I agree about the ego part. I know it's my ego even when I train by myself.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: SF1900 on May 02, 2015, 05:01:31 PM
All that matters is how much you look like you can lift. Would you rather look like a twink who's strong or like Arnold and weak?

x2

May as well look like this disgusting blob, but who cares, because hes strong :/

(http://nattyornot.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/fat-powerlifter-1.jpg)
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 02, 2015, 05:03:59 PM
I can do both. I just have to change my training back to what it was.

Sure, you can do both for a while, unless you want crazy conditioning where most guys end with painful joints.. So it all depends on what you exactly want. 10-12% bf is a good goal.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: SF1900 on May 02, 2015, 05:05:19 PM
I'm more like simple Simon, light to medium weights 10 reps minimum. Fuck going heavy.

x2.

I think 8-12 is fine for weight training. Why go 2-3 reps or something?  :-\
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: LittleJ on May 02, 2015, 05:06:39 PM
I suck at dieting.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 02, 2015, 05:12:12 PM
I suck at dieting.

That's because you're a Heybro
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: chaos on May 02, 2015, 05:13:26 PM
x2

May as well look like this disgusting blob, but who cares, because hes strong :/

(http://nattyornot.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/fat-powerlifter-1.jpg)
Show us your abs, stud. 8)
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: HTexan on May 02, 2015, 05:17:37 PM
I'll diet, bring my BF down but for God's sake how can you lift light and still call it training? Why not just join a women's body pump class. Rant over.
stop crying and put on your big boy pants ::)
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 02, 2015, 05:17:50 PM
I agree about the ego part. I know it's my ego even when I train by myself.

Yes, and the same applies when you look in the mirror. It's mainly the ego that pushes us...
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: oldtimer1 on May 02, 2015, 05:21:15 PM
I'll diet, bring my BF down but for God's sake how can you lift light and still call it training? Why not just join a women's body pump class. Rant over.

To play the devil's advocate what happens for many is your self image gets tied up in something like a big bench. You see yourself as better than the rest because of it. It doesn't matter that you have no gas in the tank and would tire running around a block or boxing one round.  Instead of low rep pushing huge weights thinking you're impressing everyone in the gym when you go for muscular endurance pushing moderate weights it's hurts your ego. Sure you can raw bench 450lbs but you can't do 5 quick sets of 12 in the bench with 225 with a controlled cadence because you run out of gas on the third set. Besides you wouldn't be caught dead failing only using that.

Personally I remember being big and looking great going into first into boxing and then into jui jitsu thinking my big numbers in the gym would translate into fighting. First thing I did when I realized I had a zero gas tank was to get a pair of running shoes and like every boxer, MMA, wrestler guy I hit the pavement.  Guys that have a 1200 horse power motor but a 2 gallon tank have nothing.  Better to have a 600 horse power motor and a 20 gallon tank.  An over simplification but you get my point.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: SF1900 on May 02, 2015, 05:22:21 PM
Show us your abs, stud. 8)

lol at defending this guy because hes a powerlifter. lol haha.

Hes about two steps away from a heart attack, but who cares because he's strong lol.

At that point, he seriously needs to go on a diet. Totally unhealthy. Why would someone let themselves get this way? I do not have a ripped six-pack, however, I dont have 30% bodyfat either :/

(https://www.t-nation.com/system/publishing/article_assets/1345/original/Deadlift.jpg)
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: chaos on May 02, 2015, 05:23:52 PM
I dont have 30% bodyfat either :/

(https://www.t-nation.com/system/publishing/article_assets/1345/original/Deadlift.jpg)
LOL.......if you say so. ;D
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: SF1900 on May 02, 2015, 05:26:20 PM
LOL.......if you say so. ;D

Nice trolling attempt. :/

Actually, hes much more than 35% bodyfat.  :-\ :-\

(http://www.scientificpsychic.com/health/BMI-male.jpg)
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: chaos on May 02, 2015, 05:29:49 PM
Nice trolling attempt. :/

Actually, hes much more than 35% bodyfat.  :-\ :-\

(http://www.scientificpsychic.com/health/BMI-male.jpg)
Who's trolling? Who's defending? I just asked to see your abs, stud. :-*
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: chaos on May 02, 2015, 05:31:50 PM
To play the devil's advocate what happens for many is your self image gets tied up in something like a big bench. You see yourself as better than the rest because of it. It doesn't matter that you have no gas in the tank and would tire running around a block or boxing one round.  Instead of low rep pushing huge weights thinking you're impressing everyone in the gym when you go for muscular endurance pushing moderate weights it's hurts your ego. Sure you can raw bench 450lbs but you can't do 5 quick sets of 12 in the bench with 225 with a controlled cadence because you run out of gas on the third set. Besides you wouldn't be caught dead failing only using that.

Personally I remember being big and looking great going into first into boxing and then into jui jitsu thinking my big numbers in the gym would translate into fighting. First thing I did when I realized I had a zero gas tank was to get a pair of running shoes and like every boxer, MMA, wrestler guy I hit the pavement.  Guys that have a 1200 horse power motor but a 2 gallon tank have nothing.  Better to have a 600 horse power motor and a 20 gallon tank.  An over simplification but you get my point.
Guess that would depend on what you're using it for.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: SF1900 on May 02, 2015, 05:33:19 PM
One catastrophic injury will change that tune toot sweet.

Like when Junior tried to curl 80kg.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: chaos on May 02, 2015, 05:35:35 PM
Like when Junior tried to curl 80kg.
Ripped both of his arms off, can't log into his 700 gimmicks. :(
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: dyslexic on May 02, 2015, 08:05:54 PM
I suck. 


Yeah....


All Getbiggers do ~ no worries.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: 240 is Back on May 02, 2015, 08:23:45 PM
I can gain strength while losing. The point was I tried going back to isolating body parts (bodybuilding) and my numbers on my main lifts got destroyed in the last couple of months. Rep were higher, volume was higher, etc. Have to go back to powerlfting/strongman type training. This is ego killer. I'd rather deal with a couple of strains than be weak.

lifting numbers don't matter.

the scale, the bodyfat %, the cholesterol, the blood pressure, those are the only numbers that matter now.

we're old, dude.  looking big in a t-shirt or lifting as much as the youngin's.... no more time for that nonsense. 

i want you around to debate on getbig for another 40 or 50 years man. GetLean!
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DanM on May 02, 2015, 08:37:48 PM
lifting numbers don't matter.

the scale, the bodyfat %, the cholesterol, the blood pressure, those are the only numbers that matter now.

we're old, dude.  looking big in a t-shirt or lifting as much as the youngin's.... no more time for that nonsense. 

i want you around to debate on getbig for another 40 or 50 years man. GetLean!

Who are you to say lifting #s don't matter? Staying strong at an older age is just as important if not more so then when you're younger.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: 240 is Back on May 02, 2015, 08:39:45 PM
Who are you to say lifting #s don't matter? Staying strong at an older age is just as important if not more so then when you're younger.

coach has looked kinda heavy in recent pics.  if he's achieving epic leans but benching 10 pounds less, I'm happy for him.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: chaos on May 02, 2015, 08:53:11 PM
Who are you to say lifting #s don't matter? Staying strong at an older age is just as important if not more so then when you're younger.
x2
Check out our 500# deadlifter @76 years old on the powerlifting board.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Henda on May 02, 2015, 10:32:47 PM
Some just aren't auited for the "bodybuilding" style training, I'm not knocking it and have seen it work phenomenally well for some but for me I just get smaller and weaker.
For me sets of 3 to 5 are best done with a controlled negative. Interestingly about ten years ago when first switching from higher reps to failure to alternating 3x5 and 3x3 on main exercises I actually made better gains (size and strength) than ever did with bodybuilding style training.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Powerlift66 on May 03, 2015, 04:24:22 AM
Weight is not important it's the form what matters.

 ::)
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 03, 2015, 04:29:24 AM
Weight is not important it's the form what matters.

That's the classic BB vs. PL debate, and no one wins at the end of the day...
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 03, 2015, 10:01:48 AM
lol at defending this guy because hes a powerlifter. lol haha.

Hes about two steps away from a heart attack, but who cares because he's strong lol.

At that point, he seriously needs to go on a diet. Totally unhealthy. Why would someone let themselves get this way? I do not have a ripped six-pack, however, I dont have 30% bodyfat either :/

(https://www.t-nation.com/system/publishing/article_assets/1345/original/Deadlift.jpg)

Yet this guy will out live 95% of bodybuilders competing at high levels. BTW, way to find the fattest PL pic you could. How about throwing up a pic of Dan Green?
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Dr Dutch on May 03, 2015, 02:09:51 PM
I'll drink beer, eat donuts and watch reruns of WSM on youtube until I heal. I'll start with 40oz kegs.
Milk is for babies....Arnold drinks beer.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 03, 2015, 02:18:21 PM
Milk is for babies....Arnold drinks beer.

Ahnuld was a big believer in milk as well, hence his smooth conditioning...
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Dr Dutch on May 03, 2015, 02:19:18 PM
That's because you're a Heybro
DP, what is a Heybro..?
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 03, 2015, 02:24:15 PM
Ahnuld was a big believer in milk as well, hence his smooth conditioning...

?? You sound like he drank it when dieting for a contest
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 03, 2015, 02:30:27 PM
?? You sound like he drank it when dieting for a contest

In case he didn't, then why was he so damn smooth during most contests? Keep in mind that back in the day drinking milk was a common thing...
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Mawse on May 03, 2015, 02:47:57 PM
What is light in this context? I rarely go under a 45 second TUL for upper body sets, 60 for lower and that's a lot better than spazzing for 10 seconds with a heavier weight IMO

Van b nailed it in the first answer, dieting means more drugs if you want to maintain strength.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 03, 2015, 03:10:12 PM
What is light in this context? I rarely go under a 45 second TUL for upper body sets, 60 for lower and that's a lot better than spazzing for 10 seconds with a heavier weight IMO

Van b nailed it in the first answer, dieting means more drugs if you want to maintain strength.

That's not true. Changing your training modalities is what makes a program. Not drugs. If you're training volume 3-4 excercises per body part at 10-12 reps with :60 recovery you will lose strength drugs or not. Change the program to power based program (1-5 reps in the main lifts. Bench, squat, deadlift, etc with 2-4min of recovery) and strength goes up. Laymen I know but its a fact.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Dr Dutch on May 03, 2015, 03:12:13 PM
Ahnuld was a big believer in milk as well, hence his smooth conditioning...
Not that bad, especially in 74....for that era.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 03, 2015, 03:15:26 PM
Not that bad, especially in 74....for that era.

He learned from his mistakes.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: TheShape. on May 03, 2015, 03:17:52 PM
He learned from his mistakes.
Milk is for babies, when you grow up you have to drink beer.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 03, 2015, 03:19:20 PM
Milk is for babies, when you grow up you have to drink beer.

Hi Shizzo
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Schnauzer on May 03, 2015, 03:21:51 PM
I thought this thread was about Coach's toupee
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: SF1900 on May 03, 2015, 03:27:49 PM
Milk is for babies....Arnold drinks beer.

Most likely drinking a protein shake that contains milk

(http://fabodylous.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/fotos_arnold_schwarzenegger_692.jpg)
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: TheShape. on May 03, 2015, 05:30:58 PM
Most likely drinking a protein shake that contains milk

(http://fabodylous.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/fotos_arnold_schwarzenegger_692.jpg)
Nonsense! It's Guinness extra stout.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 03, 2015, 05:39:29 PM
Nonsense! It's Guinness extra stout.

Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: V Man on May 03, 2015, 06:34:25 PM
I don't understand the obsession of lifting heavy either. I like 10-15 rep range. I'd rather train for visible results rather than numbers.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 03, 2015, 09:42:51 PM
I don't understand the obsession of lifting heavy either. I like 10-15 rep range. I'd rather train for visible results rather than numbers.

You can do both. Why look strong if you aren't? Remember In the original Pumping Iron when Franco was telling the story about how was confronted and was told "it's all show, weak muscle"? (Paraphrasing) and he called the guy out?
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: SF1900 on May 03, 2015, 09:53:28 PM
I don't understand the obsession of lifting heavy either. I like 10-15 rep range. I'd rather train for visible results rather than numbers.

x2. Who really gives a shit about being "strong."

I train for 2 reasons:

1) To maintain my health, in order to prevent any diseases or disorder that comes as I age. I want to stay as fit as possible as I get older.
2) To look decent naked.

Both can be accomplished without lifting heavy weights. In my opinion, I can accomplish the above 2 reasons without going balls-to-the-wall heavy, so I can get "strong."  Plus, as long as you consistently train, youre going to be strong, compared to the average person. And as long as you can continue to make gains, and stay healthy and fit, no need to try and be "strong" in that sense. Unless youre a powerlifter or strongman, like chaos, who is an absolute beast, good looking, fit, smart, and strong. That is rare, most people are not all of those things combined. He is special.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: booty on May 03, 2015, 11:04:47 PM
Post of a weak man. I'll take fat over weak any day.
What are your goals? Are you more interested in how your Physquie looks or do you consider yourself a powerlifter?? 
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 03, 2015, 11:28:45 PM
What are your goals? Are you more interested in how your Physquie looks or do you consider yourself a powerlifter?? 

It's possible to have both. You have to know how to train for it.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 03, 2015, 11:41:04 PM
It's possible to have both. You have to know how to train for it.

Errr.. you keep saying it's possible after starting that you can't take it anymore, so you've regrouped yourself?
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 03, 2015, 11:42:34 PM
Errr.. you keep saying it's possible after starting that you can't take it anymore, so you've regrouped yourself?

Huh? You know there's more than one way to train don't you?
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DanM on May 04, 2015, 12:05:20 AM
People who down play strength are often times the ones who don't have it, training for strength requires very hard work which most aren't willing to do which is fine, but enough with the excuses and belittling, every man out there wants to be strong. If you could magically snap your fingers and increase your strength you would and you know it.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 04, 2015, 12:13:02 AM
Huh? You know there's more than one way to train don't you?

There are def multiple ways to Rome, but you started about the mental part. Has this been solved or what?
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: TheShape. on May 04, 2015, 05:23:49 AM
Everyone I've talked to who used to lift really heavy tell me one thing, lift lighter because your joints will be shot later on. I'm taking their advice on this one.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: SquidVicious on May 04, 2015, 06:00:52 AM
Lots of jealousy over a happy, well built, successful, self-employed 50 year old tea party member man in this thread.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: V Man on May 04, 2015, 08:38:38 AM
You can do both. Why look strong if you aren't? Remember In the original Pumping Iron when Franco was telling the story about how was confronted and was told "it's all show, weak muscle"? (Paraphrasing) and he called the guy out?

I train with a guy that is obsessed with always lifting heavy and adding more and more weight. All that type of training has done for me is given me injuries. That's the biggest reason I avoid it. If I train heavy once in a while, it's for the goal of adding muscle, not an extra 50lbs on my bench.

"Why look strong if you aren't?" Well, that depends on how you define strong. Is there a magic number that you must be able to Bench or Squat that makes you strong? I'm not breaking world records but I'm strong enough for me  :)
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Grape Ape on May 04, 2015, 09:09:29 AM
Training for strength and conditioning translates into other aspects for me - I can run faster, hit a golfball/softball further, and participate in various races/obstacle courses, etc.......

At least that's why I train that way over volume/bodybuilding styles.  Plus, I have shitty muscle bellies for BB anyway.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: SquidVicious on May 04, 2015, 10:27:47 AM
Training for strength and conditioning translates into other aspects for me - I can run faster, hit a golfball/softball further, and participate in various races/obstacle courses, etc.......

At least that's why I train that way over volume/bodybuilding styles.  Plus, I have shitty muscle bellies for BB anyway.
Did you just say HIT A SOFTBALL further?  Outed.
Title: Re: I tried it for a couple of months. I can't take it anymore.
Post by: Howard on May 04, 2015, 11:02:24 AM
I'll diet, bring my BF down but for God's sake how can you lift light and still call it training? Why not just join a women's body pump class. Rant over.

I hear ya and can relate.