August Most Improved Competition [ENTRY OPEN until start]

[Capebuffalo]

on another formum I settled a dispute between two members going back and forth with a bench press competition

I think Hollowzues and Cape should also do the same

225 for reps, video deadline next Friday.

Fuck yeah. Let’s do this.

[guitarzan]

on another formum I settled a dispute between two members going back and forth with a bench press competition

I think Hollowzues and Cape should also do the same

225 for reps, video deadline next Friday.

Sounds fair to me, but I think the pics are overwhelmingly clear!

[Couchlockd]

Sounds fair to me, but I think the pics are overwhelmingly clear!

I think zuez outweighs him a tiny bit.

I think cape said around 207? Zuez 212?
So it's even weight class.

I could be mistaken.

Did you see the bench off on the other board, guitar? Between the 2 ladies.?

[guitarzan]

I think zuez outweighs him a tiny bit.

I think cape said around 207? Zuez 212?

I could be mistaken.

Did you see the bench off on the other board, guitar? Between the 2 ladies.?

I did not, but I'll definitely look for it.

[Couchlockd]

I did not, but I'll definitely look for it.

Queen OG vs gym89 135 for reps

[KittyO1]

Losing fat, lose skin on stomach getting a little better
Attachment 174140

Getting a lot better! Looking great!!

[KittyO1]

As for myself, excited to be down another 1.5lbs. It was a nice surprise! It’s only taken 4.5 months to loose 10lbs 🤦🏼*♀️

[Capebuffalo]

I did not, but I'll definitely look for it.

208 this am.

[Capebuffalo]

As for myself, excited to be down another 1.5lbs. It was a nice surprise! It’s only taken 4.5 months to loose 10lbs ����*♀️

Slow and steady is how weight stays off. Keep the focus. It’s a long journey not a sprint.

[Couchlockd]

Zuez you on board?

Wait...wait..... Is 225 for reps too much?

We can go 185 or something for you..?

Let's do this.

Both competitors have to settle on weight, and both do same weight.

Or we can go doubles on pause

Only rules
1) ass flat
2) touch chest, no bounce
3) lock out rep

Same as any powelift benching.

[Capebuffalo]

Zuez you on board?

Wait...wait..... Is 225 for reps too much?

We can go 185 or something for you..?

Let's do this.

Both competitors have to settle on weight, and both do same weight.

Or we can go doubles on pause

Only rules
1) ass flat
2) touch chest, no bounce
3) lock out rep

Same as any powelift benching.

What is doubles on pause?

[Couchlockd]

What is doubles on pause?

About 10 pounds under max for 2 strict reps

Like touch, pause (press comand) lift

[Capebuffalo]

About 10 pounds under max for 2 strict reps

Like touch, pause (press comand) lift

Still not sure what it is but I’m in.

[KittyO1]

I think the bench comp is a good idea!

Slow and steady is how weight stays off. Keep the focus. It’s a long journey not a sprint.

Thanks! That’s the goal!

[Couchlockd]

Still not sure what it is but I’m in.

Your good for 315 x2 right (I'm damn sure you are)

But let's keep it in realm of other competition being able to compete.

225 for reps

[guitarzan]

Getting a lot better! Looking great!!

Thanks! You doing good too, like cape said, slow and steady.

[Capebuffalo]

Your good for 315 x2 right (I'm damn sure you are)

But let's keep it in realm of other competition being able to compete.

225 for reps

Kitty will be doing 315 for reps.

[cousinmuscles]

Tonights training

Belt squat 210x 12 or 13 (+10kg AND +1 or 2 reps PR) - RP 2 RP 1
Bulgarian split squat 70x14 +10kg AND +2 reps
GHR +30x12 +5kg PR
Cable crunches 54x15, 50x30

Did about 40-45 min on the treadmill, got a full recap of the mr olympia press conference. Excited for the weekend.

[PeanutbutterDC]

As for myself, excited to be down another 1.5lbs. It was a nice surprise! It’s only taken 4.5 months to loose 10lbs ����*♀️

That's the way to do it!
Good job!

[hammerheart]

Damn tris are knackered today, they even look smaller. Have a safe weekend almost everyone

My sndtrack of the day

[Capebuffalo]

Damn tris are knackered today, they even look smaller. Have a safe weekend almost everyone

Well kiss almost all my ass.

[guitarzan]

Well kiss almost all my ass.

Sounds like we found another competitor for the bench press comp!

[Capebuffalo]

Sounds like we found another competitor for the bench press comp!

I’ll believe it when I see it. His mitochondria will be having an issue I’m sure causing cell to Bench ratio failure. Or he’ll have a headache.

[hammerheart]

Sounds like we found another competitor for the bench press comp!

My performance at bench press is admittedly poorshit lol.

[Charlie67]

How is everyone doing?.... things progressing with the comp?... who is winning at this point??? predictions etc...


Friendly bantering support going on in here I hope




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Currently I'm eating my way through Texas. I *was* down about 10 pounds when i left. I was stuck at the airport overnight, which didn't help, but now I'm ordering smoked sausage and brisket by the pound from every roadside bbq joint I see. Protein won't be the macro I'm worried about. I'll be in Austin by late tonight for 3 days, conveniently located near a gym. So while I've been eating a lot, I've only missed 1 day of training.

Side note: looks like Pluto might become a planet again. Good to know.

Life tip: Everyone, if possible, call your mom(s) today and say hi. They'll appreciate it, mine did.

Pro-tip: traveling with gear... TSA don't give a shit as evidenced by my random bag search. 'Pucker factor' was high as i searched for the vial-filled sock in my mess kit. Cycle continues, your luck may vary.

Keep up the good work everyone, and eat well. I'll eat bad for all of us.

Best,
C-

[Capebuffalo]

Currently I'm eating my way through Texas. I *was* down about 10 pounds when i left. I was stuck at the airport overnight, which didn't help, but now I'm ordering smoked sausage and brisket by the pound from every roadside bbq joint I see. Protein won't be the macro I'm worried about. I'll be in Austin by late tonight for 3 days, conveniently located near a gym. So while I've been eating a lot, I've only missed 1 day of training.

Side note: looks like Pluto might become a planet again. Good to know.

Life tip: Everyone, if possible, call your mom(s) today and say hi. They'll appreciate it, mine did.

Pro-tip: traveling with gear... TSA don't give a shit as evidenced by my random bag search. 'Pucker factor' was high as i searched for the vial-filled sock in my mess kit. Cycle continues, your luck may vary.

Keep up the good work everyone, and eat well. I'll eat bad for all of us.

Best,
C-

Lucky bastard eat it all. I love bbq with vinegar based sauce.

Fuck Pluto he had his chance.

Had lunch with my mom today.

Mail your gear.

Peace

[Capebuffalo]

[Couchlockd]

Hey zues?

Cape is serious about the bench off.
I'm serious about setting it up and judging.

You were seriously calling him out.

I think it's time to put up or shut up for real

If you don't acknowledge this at least with a yes or no, I'd be damned shamed to hold my head high around here if I were you.

If you want I can get a female member 18 pounds lighter than you from another forum to go against you with 225 for reps.

Come on zues, put this "fat school girl" cape to shame..

[Charlie67]

Fuck Pluto he had his chance.

Haha, damn Cape. Lol!

[QUOTE=Capebuffalo;7408008]
Had lunch with my mom today.[/QUOTE

Atta boy.


Gettings from Austin's planet fitness.

Travel Tip: When you're in Texas, don't joke about high school football... seriously, don't. According to the posted sign, they don't call 911 down here.

Thanks: To the guys at Cooper's old time BBQ... You guys killed it.

[Capebuffalo]

[QUOTE=Charlie67;7408037]Haha, damn Cape. Lol!

Had lunch with my mom today.[/QUOTE

Atta boy.


Gettings from Austin's planet fitness.

Travel Tip: When you're in Texas, don't joke about high school football... seriously, don't. According to the posted sign, they don't call 911 down here.

Thanks: To the guys at Cooper's old time BBQ... You guys killed it.

In Texas you call 911 for yourself. They call the morgue for you.

[austinite]

lol. that's funny.

[Windex]

Lol oh I did today! Attachment 174118



That’s great!

I just have moments of being self conscious. Already pretty much the only girl that lifts in my gym and I’m not a size 0 so I don’t care to bring anymore attention to myself! ��



I feel you on wishing your daughter was 5 again! I swear it’s so hard as they get older!! My daughter is a senior this year!



“We believe that we are all saved the same way, by the undeserved grace of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 15:11‬ *NLT‬‬

No clue what size 0 means but I don't see anything to be self conscious about. You look better than 99% of the women at my gym.

[cousinmuscles]

Hey zues?

Cape is serious about the bench off.
I'm serious about setting it up and judging.

You were seriously calling him out.

I think it's time to put up or shut up for real

If you don't acknowledge this at least with a yes or no, I'd be damned shamed to hold my head high around here if I were you.

If you want I can get a female member 18 pounds lighter than you from another forum to go against you with 225 for reps.

Come on zues, put this "fat school girl" cape to shame..

You should participate by example couch don't miss the opportunity yourself.

[Couchlockd]

You should participate by example couch don't miss the opportunity yourself.

I'm not the one talking tuff.

And I'm not in this.

On another forum, a similar situation took place, and I set up a comp like this and both competitors came out winners.

But if I must, gimme 10 days, getting carpal tunnel release Thursday.

I just need a few days after to let wound heal

[Capebuffalo]

You should participate by example couch don't miss the opportunity yourself.

Well to be fair Couch didn’t call me a fat school girl. Or a cunt. Then call me a keyboard warrior.

Well this will pull us all out from behind the keyboard into reality. Although I think pictures do that as well. So to be clear this isn’t just talking the talk. It’s walking the walk too. We will wait and see how it all shakes out. Zeus has been lurking so I know he’s seen the challenge. But no word. Everybody is a bad ass until it’s time to do bad ass shit.

[guitarzan]

You should participate by example couch don't miss the opportunity yourself.

Couch can bench twice his body weight, I dont think he would be scared to enter!

[cousinmuscles]

Tonights training

Seated DB press, new angle as upright as possible, 50x8, 5
Pullups +15x16, close grip underhand +15x11
Seated db laterals 20x26 (+3 rep PR) drop 12.5x8 drop 8x8
Tricep cable pushdown 46x6 drop 32x5 drop 18x6
Standing calf raise 115x20 RP 8 RP 6
Seated calf raise 40x30 RP 12 RP 8

Shit sleep, about 4 hours. Liked the db press angle, the lower angle got upper chest involved. A bit trickier to get DBs up but once they do there's less of a grind on the first rep. Added tri pushdowns on vertical upper body day since I need some extra tricep work. Got a good burnout from the dropsets, right tricep long head cramped when I flexed hard afterwards. Focusing more on contractions for calf raises though I may even lower weight. I always end up beating the book but having to pull back on calf work since form gets compromised but overall in the long term I end up doing perfect contractions with weights that used to be grinds. I think I need this for calves I am genetically disadvantaged in this regard and this has worked in the past.

[hammerheart]

I'm about to turn 29 this month and I've just been asked if I'm over 18. Was that a compliment? Could feel flattered lol.

Back tonight.

[almostgone]

I'm not the one talking tuff.

And I'm not in this.

On another forum, a similar situation took place, and I set up a comp like this and both competitors came out winners.

But if I must, gimme 10 days, getting carpal tunnel release Thursday.

I just need a few days after to let wound heal

If they're cutting the ligament, I sure wouldn't push it that soon. Not trying to get in someone else's business, but for most of us, our hands, grip, and dexterity are tools we use to make a living.

[hollowedzeus]

Training later.

Fuelling up. Home to pound some eggs