I used lifting straps then switched to versa grips. Definitely prefer the versa grips - much more stable albeit more expensive. Although there are 3rd party brands that are ~1/2 the price.Anyone got tips on deadlift grip? I'm stalling out at like 330 because my grip gives out and I feel I have way more than tank left
Buy some straps or learn hook grip. Train grip independently of main deadlift work.Anyone got tips on deadlift grip? I'm stalling out at like 330 because my grip gives out and I feel I have way more than tank left
Over time your body will adjust your metabolism to basically survive. It's likely that your NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) is next to nothing because of how low your intake is.
I'd argue you need to spend some time at higher calorie levels to fix that. I understand the psychological fear of gaining weight, but adding in some calories will do wonders to improve your strength / physique.
You can keep weighing yourself, but don't worry so much about the day-to-day fluctuations. If the long-term trend looks good, keep going. If not, tweak your approach.I don't think I'll look at the scale the next few times, instead just focus on my workouts and see how my physique & strength progress goes.
keep your elbows straight and a mixed grip. Also, are you failing to get it off the ground or are you stalling out around the shins/knees?Anyone got tips on deadlift grip? I'm stalling out at like 330 because my grip gives out and I feel I have way more than tank left
Just to play devil's advocate no bmr calculator will be very accurate compared to good old trial and errorThanks for the help guys!
It's probably my fault, I've used MFP to lose my weight successfully, but then didn't update my goals on mfp and just started doing strength training religiously. To the point I didn't really lose weight anymore but neither did I gain any muscle strength and mass. Just a tiny bit of definition.
Atleast I'm on the right track now. I'll make sure to keep checking this topic for some tips and let you all know about my progress.
Just to play devil's advocate no bmr calculator will be very accurate compared to good old trial and error
... I've eaten 1500 calories per day worked out 6 days per week and only lost 1-2lbs per week multiple times in my life. Sometimes losing weight is just hard unfortunately. Many people will say oh you should be able to eat way more .... it's not always the case. But if you want to get away with eating more you can always train harder ! And the previous advice is good too to try a shake up.
Well, I definitely do lose weight easily with mfp. those are the goals I used to lose 35kg and that went just fine! It's just that it stalled completely once I started doing strength training religiously with the same mfp goals. Aside from a small amount of definition, i didn't lose weight, but I also didn't gain any mass nor am I getting any stronger.
So basically, I stopped losing weight once I focused on strength training while using the exact same mfp goals (1,800calories / 90g protein) , but I definitely didn't get any stronger either, it just cancels each other out really.
Are you taking progress pics and measurements? I stopped losing scale weight as well but the mirror shows a huge change over the last several months.
I wholeheartedly agree. But for me MFP worked wonders to lose my weight, by following my goals on it strictly. Though it definitely isn't just counting calories indeed! I think it was my mistake following the same goals I used to lose weight, while only focusing on strength and no longer on cardio anymore. Which obviously wouldn't work for what I now want to achieve.I've found counting calories 100% accurately is very hard. It's annoying to weigh cucumber- or cheese slices, glasses of milk etc but without doing that you can't really say it's 100% counted right? It's just an estimate since all those are variable in size and thus in calories.
Then there are all the things you potentially didn't think about counting.
Often cooking food changes the amount of calories you get from it by making it more digestible. Raw vs cooked egg for example.
Calories burned through activity and exercise are hard to calculate exactly.
And so on. Taking all this into account, I think calories calculators are good place to start, but you need to observer progress and do adjustments where necessary. There might be variables you are not including in the calorie counts.
Thanks for the help guys!
It's probably my fault, I've used MFP to lose my weight successfully, but then didn't update my goals on mfp and just started doing strength training religiously. To the point I didn't really lose weight anymore but neither did I gain any muscle strength and mass. Just a tiny bit of definition.
Atleast I'm on the right track now. I'll make sure to keep checking this topic for some tips and let you all know about my progress.
Nope just regular living . Walking around at work not heavy labour , getting around doing usual stuff . 1500 is a typical calorie level for cutting for me.You had to have been very sedentary during that 1500 calories diet. I'm talking about outside of working out.
Nope just regular living . Walking around at work not heavy labour , getting around doing usual stuff . 1500 is a typical calorie level for cutting for me.
Yeah I could do a cheat window in there not a day. I can tell you right now that cutting on 3700 is not typical I've trained literally hundreds of people in bootcamp and weight loss programs and most were sub 2000 cals.24/7? No cheat days? Weighed your food? Bodyweight? That's insane to me. I am cutting on 3700. I'm pretty active but still. I can't see how your body can be so much more efficient than mine.
Nice. I'm on my third. What are the events? Also what age and weight class?Officially signed up for my 5th strongman competition. Once March 1st rolls around I can sign up for my 6th.
I will be 28 by then, 220 and under weight class.Nice. I'm on my third. What are the events? Also what age and weight class?
Isn't it a bit unusual for an average gym goer to be on statins?
I appreciate that's not helpful, I just don't think you'll really find that many people with experience.
Yeah I could do a cheat window in there not a day. I can tell you right now that cutting on 3700 is not typical I've trained literally hundreds of people in bootcamp and weight loss programs and most were sub 2000 cals.
Again this is to hit -2lbs per week. General math is minus 500 cals per day or 3500 cals per week to lose 1lb so extrapolating that to maintenance that's 1500 + 500 -1000 for maintenance. The average person is 2000cals per day for maintenance so that's exactly on track . Add a 300 calorie workout and you're up near 2500. Perfectly normal. I don't know your age but wait till age 30, 35 etc. My brother was 5'11 and 175 right up to age 35 and went to 200 within one year and was skinny all his life now has to cut all the time .
Fuck off kid. "old people" lolold people checking in. 33 years young. ive looked better but as far as health and strength its much better than what i was in high school where the only physical activity i did back then was eat. lol
Yeah looking good. Some people have revved up metabolism some don't. I have a friend who's about 6'3 200 and walks around like 8 percent body fat. Dude remind me of smaller Arnold. What a gift but he was never into bodybuilding. Just likes to lift for fun and biking.37 years old. Off and on lifting since age 19. In the best shape of my life so far. The avy is from weeks ago, I'm leaner now.
Yeah looking good. Some people have revved up metabolism some don't. I have a friend who's about 6'3 200 and walks around like 8 percent body fat. Dude remind me of smaller Arnold. What a gift but he was never into bodybuilding. Just likes to lift for fun and biking.
His mom used to bench 2 plates what genes.
Just work into it slowly. Easy to go out too hard and injure yourself.Hey all, I'm going through a rough time right now and I deal with mental health, there is a crossfit studio nearby and I'm interested. It's affordable as well, I think I would like to go for it! I'm a pretty skinny guy, but I'd like to kinda just tighten and tone everything, as well as having a dedicated schedule to help me bust my ass and stay on task. Any advice..?
Just work into it slowly. Easy to go out too hard and injure yourself.
Plenty of food / rest if you're trying to put on a bit of muscle too.
Does anyone have experience coming back from (serious) injury and learning to automatically trust your body again? I had hip surgery about 3 years ago and removed a couple of the smaller rotational muscles, and now when I start pushing heavier weights when squatting (compared to the bar I started out with) I can feel myself leaning/pushing more with my healthy side. I'm not consciously doing it, and I'm not sure how to unlearn the behaviour...
Stay for longer at lower weights with slower progression where I feel like I'm pushing equally still or something?
Diets are just a restriction of a certain food group or a reduction from your normal calorie intake. Their purpose is to lose weight and is short term.I'm starting their 7-day trial today to see about how that goes, they seemed really nice on the phone, honestly. I also don't really understand diets, it's always been really confusing for me, any explain it to me like I'm 10 tips on that front? Mostly looking for a tight stomach and general definition