Helping my dad
My dad is pushing 60 and wants to get back in shape again. I wouldn't say he is overweight but he wants to get his body back into shape. I started strong lifts and love it by the way, could he start...
View Article101 terminology for the gym rat
symmetry: harmony in the development of muscle mass in different body parts. achieved: paying special attention to lagging body parts. density: big quantity of muscle fibers involved and developed,...
View ArticleBest way to progress after surgery
Im going to start off and say I am having a spinal fusion in March. The doctor told me it would take around a year for full recovery and 6 months just to start being somewhat active again. So a few...
View Article4 week arm specialization program
Monday (Heavy) A- close grip bench press: 6x7,5,3,7,5,3 120 sec rest B- bicep curl on long bar: 6x 7,5,3,7,5,3 120 sec rest C- close grip press on power rack: 4x 5,4,3,2 90 sec rest D- close grip...
View ArticleRoad to Mt Olympus a year long journey
Greetings all, my Name is Daniel, and my partner’s name is Eva (aka the BOSS lol ), and we’d like to thank you for joining us on the road to Mt Olympus. This log shall be a great testimony for our long...
View ArticleTraining Split
Which is better for cutting down body fat? A 4 day split or a 5 day split. My split now is: Chest n Biceps Legs n Abs Back n Traps Shoulders n Triceps The routine I am thinking about is as follow:...
View Articlehow to work on my legs this time?
http://forum.simplyshredded.com/cached/0a87c8ed50aa8c8209d30cff5e147322.jpg Hey there, First off, I'm not a pro at all, I mostly lift casually with knowledge from a high school weight training class a...
View ArticleMuscle fiber activation
How is it possible to activate only some of your muscle fibres in used muscle. Would that not give strangely shaped muscle when not activating all muscle fibers in muscle when contracting muscle....
View ArticleChest and Arms(8x Mr O Lee Haney Split)
Bench Press – 4-5 sets of 6-8 reps Incline Bench Press – 4 sets of 8-10 reps Dumbbell Flye – 4 sets x 10 reps Chest Dip – 3-4 sets x 12-15 reps Cable Crossovers – 3-4 sets of 12-15 reps Barbell Curl or...
View ArticleTricep Firing Problem
Saw this posted on T-nation. Having something very similar happen to me. "So I tried to search whats going on with me in the past forum's but the problem is that I'm unsure as to what's causing this so...
View ArticleStep lifts question
Can I swap oh press with incline bench to hit my chest more? I know incline hits your front delta some too. Or is that a bad idea
View ArticleLog: Consistency is the key to success
Hi iam starting a new log here on SS as iam now back from my vacation. Little bit about myself iam 18 lives in Sweden going to school not doing any sports just going to the gym. Had cancer when I was...
View ArticleEven more pics of what you're eating...
I see the last thread is full...so we'll start with football snacks - wings! http://forum.simplyshredded.com/cached/27d7496b239cfc49306c8587c5570ca3.jpg
View ArticleWhat to do now? (Skinny fat needs help)
Hey guys I wonder if someone can help me. Three years ago i lost a lot of weight in the wrong way (no lifting, no much protein in diet, just cardio at low intensity) and went from 6'0" (182 cm) and 264...
View ArticleEricks Log
Have been tracking my workouts outside of here I have been doin a lot of jumping around on routines to keep it mixed up. I am doing a show in May, never have done a show so a little nervous even though...
View Articleloose skin or fat
srry everyone I know u probably get this daily but this can effect my training style in the next few months.. I feel like ui still have fat to lose mostly over my abs/pecs.. my chest is soft and sticks...
View ArticleBench press increase for 10 reps?
I've had a personal goal to be able to hit a set of flat bench at 225lb for 10 reps. I'm currently able to do 205 for 10 and 225 for about 6. How would you guys program to get me to where I'm at. My...
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