January 2018 Most Improved Competition[FINISHED: RESULTS IN POST #6]

[NACH3]

No. I don’t know what happened. I do dead’s every week. Today something wasn’t lined up I guess.

Ever try snatch grip deadlifts - they’re awesome for pulling your form back into place just start with a plate aside b/c your very wide - if you were to pull it it has to be where your dick is - seriously - if too low than go wider

Try it when feeling better and use straps even light it’s not about going heavy it’s about your form

[diesel101]

Do they sell men’s clothes where you got that tank top?

That's funny. I have not owned one of those shirts in 20 years.

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I see we got jokes today.

The funny part is that I have like 6 of these tanks and the they all have quotes printed on them, here are a couple of them.

"Yes I have a bad back but I don't whine about it"

"I am old but I can still do a full length workout"

"No I don't do yoga I am into bodybuilding"

"Go fuck yourself"

[charger69]

Them shitty looking meals paying off!

Uh oh everyone is changing so much. Looking great, even though you need to start using weights in your routine.LOL


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[MuscleScience]

Why only one exercise for the hams? Do you work the glutes separate?


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There are two in there, I hit them with lots of reps. Glutes get hit with everything else basically.

[charger69]

Cats? It's cold outside but I am ready to chase a cat

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DLP- you have improved so much. Thanks for the recent pic.LOL


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[charger69]

There are two in there, I hit them with lots of reps. Glutes get hit with everything else basically.

So you do not isolate the glutes or hams? Can you expound on this? You got me turned on to Dr McGill and he spends a lot of time on the glutes in one of his books..:.:: plus my kinesiologist has me on a glute 2x week routine for my back issues. He also has me doing bent knee deadlifts 2x week.
You know 3X as much as me on this subject so I would like to learn more.


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[charger69]

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Pre workout pics
14 lbs down losing faster than planned but still gaining strength.

I do not remember seeing that big a chest in your original pics. You are covered but your chest looks much bigger (from what I remember) in the bottom pic.



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[RaginCajun]

I do not remember seeing that big a chest in your original pics. You are covered but your chest looks much bigger (from what I remember) in the bottom pic.



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it was covered up by his scraggly beard!

[RaginCajun]

So you do not isolate the glutes or hams? Can you expound on this? You got me turned on to Dr McGill and he spends a lot of time on the glutes in one of his books..:.:: plus my kinesiologist has me on a glute 2x week routine for my back issues. He also has me doing bent knee deadlifts 2x week.
You know 3X as much as me on this subject so I would like to learn more.


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same here as gluten are my work areas. i know strengthening them will help my lower back. i feel crooked and my left hip 'pops'. i think the popping noise i hear is a tendon moving over a joint as it does not hurt or anything. i have been using a glute isolation machine at the gym and feel it is helping some.

[NACH3]

same here as gluten are my work areas. i know strengthening them will help my lower back. i feel crooked and my left hip 'pops'. i think the popping noise i hear is a tendon moving over a joint as it does not hurt or anything. i have been using a glute isolation machine at the gym and feel it is helping some.

Same with. Your abdominals... abs/core are key to a low back injury it takes the pressure off of the low back

[NACH3]

I can guarantee your light lifts are better than 95% of the guys your age. Let things heal and don't push it but it does suck when you cant go all in on your lifts. The last doctor I went to for my back gave me the best advice he told me my back will let me know what I can and cant do. He said to remember that I wasn't 20 anymore and modify my lifting to work with my back issues.
I will be honest I haven't did deads or squats in 6 years.
I go through a mini menopause every few months and know exactly what you are going through. I look at most of my fat ass out of shape friends and that pulls me out of it quickly.

I have friends ask the same thing all the time "who are you trying to impress" I tell them the same thing I do it for me not for anyone else. There is nothing more satisfying than looking in the mirror and thinking "FUCK YEAH that's why".

Do rack pulls bigger yiur back? You can always go a little higher than below the knees too just a suggestion

[guitarzan]

I see we got jokes today.

The funny part is that I have like 6 of these tanks and the they all have quotes printed on them, here are a couple of them.

"Yes I have a bad back but I don't whine about it"

"I am old but I can still do a full length workout"

"No I don't do yoga I am into bodybuilding"

"Go fuck yourself"

Tanks? Them are wife beaters!

[NACH3]

Why only one exercise for the hams? Do you work the glutes separate?


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Heavy Stiffs are the goldmine for hammies and flutes(as that’s the finishing movement / squeezing your ass cheeks together hits the glutes greatly... 2. Leg curls in a slow and controlled - 2working sets cmx- w10-12 reps then drop set 3-5x IMO

[NACH3]

Why only one exercise for the hams? Do you work the glutes separate?


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Heavy Stiffs are the goldmine for hammies and flutes(as that’s the finishing movement / squeezing your ass cheeks together hits the glutes greatly... 2. Leg curls in a slow and controlled - 2working sets cmx- w10-12 reps then drop set 3-5x IMO - also DB wide leg stiffs hit that outter hammy tie in(to ass) I’m outer part

[David LoPan]

Heavy Stiffs are the goldmine for hammies and flutes(as that’s the finishing movement / squeezing your ass cheeks together hits the glutes greatly... 2. Leg curls in a slow and controlled - 2working sets cmx- w10-12 reps then drop set 3-5x IMO

Heavy stiffs=squeeze your butt cheeks, sounds like a move you would do in prison.

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[NACH3]

Heavy stiffs=squeeze your butt cheeks, sounds like a move you would do in prison.

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That too lol

But glutes are already activated so atctivatt them fully - do t leg the penny fall out

[MuscleScience]

So you do not isolate the glutes or hams? Can you expound on this? You got me turned on to Dr McGill and he spends a lot of time on the glutes in one of his books..:.:: plus my kinesiologist has me on a glute 2x week routine for my back issues. He also has me doing bent knee deadlifts 2x week.
You know 3X as much as me on this subject so I would like to learn more.


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Glutes get hit with squats, leg press, back hypers, dead lifts, straight legged dead’s, Romanian dead’s and so on. That’s a lot of stimulation. I could see doing isolations if I had problems but I’m fortunate I don’t. Plus I have a huge ass anyway.

[Capebuffalo]

Well I must have done some damage yesterday. I was in a bit of pain this morning so I decided to go to the doctor. I got

anti inflammatory / steroid shot.
Prednisone 20 mg
Mathocarbamol 750 mg
Ibuprofen 600 mg
Tramadol 50 ml
And a referral to an ortho.

Not going to lie I feel pretty good right now. I’ll rest till Monday.

[charger69]

Heavy Stiffs are the goldmine for hammies and flutes(as that’s the finishing movement / squeezing your ass cheeks together hits the glutes greatly... 2. Leg curls in a slow and controlled - 2working sets cmx- w10-12 reps then drop set 3-5x IMO

Yes, glutes and core are what I am working on differently after my back issues. Specific glute exercises 2x week. I almost got slapped by the kinesiologist when I referred to the glutes as a small muscle. He has me trying to crack a walnut with my cheeks and holding it for a minute. Not there yet.


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[MuscleScience]

Well I must have done some damage yesterday. I was in a bit of pain this morning so I decided to go to the doctor. I got

anti inflammatory / steroid shot.
Prednisone 20 mg
Mathocarbamol 750 mg
Ibuprofen 600 mg
Tramadol 50 ml
And a referral to an ortho.

Not going to lie I feel pretty good right now. I’ll rest till Monday.

Shit, all you old bastards are dropping like flies. All I have to do is stay healthy until March 27th and I win!


Just kidding buddy, ice the shit out of that thing. Hope it gets feeling better fast!

[Capebuffalo]

Shit, all you old bastards are dropping like flies. All I have to do is stay healthy until March 27th and I win!


Just kidding buddy, ice the shit out of that thing. Hope it gets feeling better fast!

Thanks brother.

[diesel101]

Do rack pulls bigger yiur back? You can always go a little higher than below the knees too just a suggestion

Yes Instead of deads I do rack pulls starting right at the bottom of my knee caps. Doesn't seem to bother my back at all but I will admit I do not go extremely heavy like most people do. The max weight I will go is around 350-400 after that my back will let me know it was too heavy.

[diesel101]

Shit, all you old bastards are dropping like flies. All I have to do is stay healthy until March 27th and I win!


Just kidding buddy, ice the shit out of that thing. Hope it gets feeling better fast!

Not all of us old bastards are dropping! Yet

[diesel101]

Well I must have done some damage yesterday. I was in a bit of pain this morning so I decided to go to the doctor. I got

anti inflammatory / steroid shot.
Prednisone 20 mg
Mathocarbamol 750 mg
Ibuprofen 600 mg
Tramadol 50 ml
And a referral to an ortho.

Not going to lie I feel pretty good right now. I’ll rest till Monday.

Dang Cape that's like a buffet of drugs. Get healed up none of us want to win by default.

[David LoPan]

Not all of us old bastards are dropping! Yet

I have 2 fucking surgeries on Monday but I am still in it. Lymphadenectomy and a bone graft. Never count us old fuckers out. We all had to walk to school both ways in the winter with no shoes.

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[Capebuffalo]

Not all of us old bastards are dropping! Yet

I haven’t dropped. I’m just heavily medicated. And enjoying it. Well as long as I don’t move. Lol

I’ve just got to rethink my lifts. I’ll be here when the smoke clears.

[charger69]

Well I must have done some damage yesterday. I was in a bit of pain this morning so I decided to go to the doctor. I got

anti inflammatory / steroid shot.
Prednisone 20 mg
Mathocarbamol 750 mg
Ibuprofen 600 mg
Tramadol 50 ml
And a referral to an ortho.

Not going to lie I feel pretty good right now. I’ll rest till Monday.

Sorry to hear this. Look at www.danmelita.com and try finding someone similar in your area.


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[charger69]

Shit, all you old bastards are dropping like flies. All I have to do is stay healthy until March 27th and I win!


Just kidding buddy, ice the shit out of that thing. Hope it gets feeling better fast!

MS - are you familiar with neurokinetic therapy.


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[charger69]

I haven’t dropped. I’m just heavily medicated. And enjoying it. Well as long as I don’t move. Lol

I’ve just got to rethink my lifts. I’ll be here when the smoke clears.

That’s the spirit! It’s time to zag.


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[Capebuffalo]

That’s the spirit! It’s time to zag.


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Lol. May try going straight.

[Capebuffalo]

Sorry to hear this. Look at Melita Fitness and Rehab - Dan Melita and try finding someone similar in your area.


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Are you doing this now? If so is it helping? His prices seem really good.

[MuscleScience]

MS - are you familiar with neurokinetic therapy.


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Yeah, just a fancy trademarked name (among many) for rehabilitative body work. Every 10-15 years someone comes along and creates their own trademarked therapy system. They market it to practitioners and the public and make them go to expensive classes and cert programs. So Ak, PNF, ART etc are all the same thing just different names and who is getting money to allow someone to put that on their business card.

Any of it works cause it’s based on the same physiological principals.

[guitarzan]

Besides my lose skin, lower part of stomach, I'm pretty happy with my progress. Worked out today for first time in couple of weeks, joints felt like I ain't worked out in couple years...lol

[guitarzan]

I guess you can expect to have lose skin when you looked like this a year before...lol

[RaginCajun]

Same with. Your abdominals... abs/core are key to a low back injury it takes the pressure off of the low back

going hit abs and cardio here shortly!

[Capebuffalo]

I see we got jokes today.

The funny part is that I have like 6 of these tanks and the they all have quotes printed on them, here are a couple of them.

"Yes I have a bad back but I don't whine about it"

"I am old but I can still do a full length workout"

"No I don't do yoga I am into bodybuilding"

"Go fuck yourself"

You’re avoiding the question. Do they sell men’s clothes there?

[MuscleScience]

Besides my lose skin, lower part of stomach, I'm pretty happy with my progress. Worked out today for first time in couple of weeks, joints felt like I ain't worked out in couple years...lol

I guess you can expect to have lose skin when you looked like this a year before...lol

Looking real good Tarzan! Keep going!!!

[Capebuffalo]

I guess you can expect to have lose skin when you looked like this a year before...lol

Holy shit man. Did that guy eat guitarzan?
You should be proud as hell of what you have accomplished.
I’m going to say this and you’re going to think I’m putting you on but preparation h will tighten skin. Old bodybuilder trick.

[guitarzan]

Thanks ms and cape, and I will the prep h trick. It sure don't want to go buy it though...lol

[guitarzan]

That pic was actually aug 2016, but I didn't start dieting and working out till jan last year, so I was at least that big, if not bigger