Gym selfies, weightlifting & fitness 🔥 (TW gym attire. Keep rules #6 and #7 in mind) (Part 2)

[Cjp]

Neither. Kettlebells

[jbaldwin84]

The question is, what are you going to use/benefit more from? If it were me I’m going for the rack. But @Cjp has a good point too lol

[Runningfree]

I already have a kettlebell, dumbbells, plates and the barbell.

@jbaldwin84 I’m leaning towards the box for step ups, split squats and the like. My runner legs need to be strong. I mostly want the rack to make getting the bar for squats easier.

[jbaldwin84]

Do it
Also, you should get a cold plunge then for those running legs Will help a lot in recovery

[Alycia]

Upper day today, trying to give my baby biceps/triceps and back attention now I’m running more. I’ve been splitting my week 3 days running, and two weight training days to compliment the running and keep some muscle. At first I just threw my weight training out the window because I was bored and caught the running bug, but I’m realising they can be friends and co exist. So I’m rebuilding again

[Faugxh]

I’d get the box. It’s not a good rack. it’s not adjustable, very sturdy and has no spotter arms for squats or BP. A box needs to be well made to carry your weight and I would also buy a proper one, not just use anything. Also I wouldn’t do any BPs off any box for sure. You need proper form and you’re not gonna get that on a box.

Also, not relating to Jen’s Q, wanted to remind ppl of these threads for running, general nutrition, gadgets, whatever.

The Strava thread

Fitness/Gym/Health Enthusiasts (TW gym attire, diet discussions Rules #6 and 7 apply)

Daily fitness check in

Just to keep the topics neat and this space focussed on weightlifting.

Edit lol sorry I think some previous posts got binned, this did make perfect sense before I swear. It’s still good advice so imma leave it as it

[Mischa84]

I would choose boxes too.

[Runningfree]

I’ve been using my kitchen chair to do my spilt squats I think the box would be much better

Thanks for the opinions guys

[Faugxh]

Aye I been guilty of that too believe me but tbh it’s just not safe and as soon as you’re using any heavier weight and systemic fatigue builds, you’ll see, it’s just a sprained ankle or duffed up knee waiting to happen to use the wrong equipment. Better off doing lunges on the floor imho. And they suck equally so

[Jasty2]

Good morning kids . And happy Labor Day, to my Americanos. I’m still plugging along little by little. Switched over to more of a 3 day a week full body workout instead of a PPL or Upper Lower, and I seem to like this better. At 46 I’ll take all the extra rest days I can get.
I’m seeing an Ortho at the end of September to see about this, (what I think is either a small bicep tear or some type of tendonitis) it’s been months and it won’t go away. I think it’s actually a work injury though . Either way I’m just trying to work around it. Hope yous all are still getting after it.

[Steve14]

Hope they get it figured out. Had tendinitis in my right arm that effected me for almost 2 years. The braces helped the pain but the job prolonged it I’m sure.

[Faugxh]

Good to see you Joe!
Biceps tendinitis going on for a whole year here now. Being out w my shoulder has given it some rest and relief but still it’s sore after anything heavy. A long way from the pull-up routines I was cranking out last year…

[Jasty2]

Yeah pull ups are out for me too. I can do pretty much all other pulling or curl movements as long as I don’t straighten the arm to full extension. It’s like right where the brachialis is, hurts like hell .
I didn’t realize you hurt the shoulder too. When did that happen? Did you get it looked at?

[Seb]

Does anyone use an app to log food to track protein/carbs? If so, any suggestions. Thought I’d give it a try out of interest.

[Jasty2]

I still use My Fitness Pal. ( The free version). It tells me how many calories to take in, based on the weight I wanna stay at or go up to, and it breaks down your macros. Protein, carbs , and fats

[Jasty2]

I think this is the one that @Faugxh sent at some point.

A Macro Calculator to Crush Your Physique Goals | RippedBody.com

[Seb]

@Jasty2 Thanks Joe, I’ll look into it

[Faugxh]

The above is to calculate what you need.
MyMacros is a v good tracker. Fully customizable. No pre set get toned bullshit.

[Seb]

Thank you.

[tailee17]

I do! I use Fitness Pal (free version) I am doing Keto so carbs are actually Net Total Grams of Carbs less Grams of Fiber. I think the paid version gives you more options. I also am keeping track of goal percentages of Fat Protein & Carbs Daily. Fitness Pal is working great for me.