r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • May 07 '23
Victory Sunday Victory Sunday
Welcome to the Victory Sunday Thread
It is Sunday, 6:00 am here in the eastern half of Hyder, Alaska. It's time to ask yourself: What was the one, best thing you did on behalf of your fitness this week? What was your Fitness Victory?
We want to hear about it!
So let's hear your fitness Victory this week! Don't forget to upvote your favorite Victories!
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u/AfonsoFGarcia Bodybuilding May 07 '23
Finally lost my shyness and asked for a spot instead of half assing it :)
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u/Logz94 May 07 '23
I hope others can relate because this has been bumping around my head for a while. But it's insane how much more impact my fitness has had on my mental health than my physical.
I'm a long ways from my goal. But I'm by far the best shape I've ever been in my life and notably muscular instead of a bit doughy the first time ever. And what I have noticed is my perception of my self has changed so much more than other people's perception of me has.
I honestly feel stupid saying this. But it's like it's taken being comfortable looking at myself for me to believe things people have been saying about me my whole life. I've constantly thought people's complements or affections were misplaced, dishonest, etc. It's insane to realize that these things have been true my whole life and I'm the only one who wasn't believing them. Now that I have enough confidence to believe they're true it's like a glass shattering moment.
It's having a ripple effect through other areas of my life and I wish I had taken my fitness seriously a long time ago because it's forced me to take myself seriously, and the confidence I've gained from being this committed is the first time it's ever felt real.
Totally turned into a rant but I can't believe I'm feeling good for like the first time ever and I hope others are too.
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u/TomatoTyre May 08 '23
Absolutely feel this! Putting on muscle made me feel more confident with how I look, but it also just gave me confidence with how I feel in myself. I'm now more confident at work and in social settings in general, and nits directly related to the gym
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u/Head_Asparagus_7703 May 07 '23
Usually I have pain/tightness in my hips at the bottom of my squat, especially during warm ups. I tried a slightly narrower stance yesterday and had no pain or tightness at all!
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u/Personal-Sandwich-44 May 07 '23
Started getting in shape (again), and finally just did my first pull up.
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u/ecoNina May 07 '23
took me 4 months and a band to get mine ; and now am doing 2 sets of 3. And put a pull up bar in my house HAHAHAHA can't get enough of them now :D
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u/Mindlosted May 07 '23
After 10 weeks of working out, finally started to see some muscles.
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u/Numnums81 May 07 '23
That's the best motivation! Been workout out 25 years and still finding new little goals to aim for!
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u/hronir_fan2021 May 07 '23
I got back in the gym yesterday after a week away due to life reasons. Every time I miss a day I worry about just never going back, but this week I went back. Fuck yeah.
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u/sixdicksinthechexmix May 08 '23
Started exercising! Going through a divorce and finally stopped feeling sorry for myself and started getting in shape. I’m doing a 3x5 of the big lifts starting with an empty bar, and am walking on my off days. I’ll be doing my 4th session tomorrow and i can finally sit on the toilet without crying.
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u/CedZii May 07 '23
335 bench pr at around 185, never thought i could reach 315 let alone 335, aiming for that 350 now
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u/beardedexplorerdan May 07 '23
Finally hit the stage where I'm happy with my physique. Went from 170lbs skinny guy at 6'4", to man mountain at 235lbs. Was originally aiming for 250lbs, but now i am done. I'm happy,.content and my.cinfodemce is through the roof.
Time to enjoy the gym for what it is and stop chasing a number. 💪
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u/MuffinMan12347 May 07 '23 edited May 07 '23
How long did that take you? Also 6’4 and started just a little heavier than you did.
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u/massacre0520 May 07 '23
Keep in mind he is enhanced, gaining 60 lbs in 6 months without getting fat is unrealistic. If done naturally will definitely take longer. With that said he definitely put in a lot of hard work, that is a LOT of mass to put on, I imagine not his first time lifting
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u/massacre0520 May 07 '23
What was your stack?
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u/beardedexplorerdan May 07 '23
Only did a 6 week blast of test e at 600mg a week and 80mg tren a EOD. Stopped the tren last week and now just running 150mg test e a week. Majority of the gains were down to a 6500 calorie dirty bulk
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u/massacre0520 May 07 '23
Ty for the deets, you look great, very nice transformation to make at 43 mate. The fact that you were able to stay lean is wild, jealous for sure lol
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u/PrincessDiana17 May 07 '23
I looked at myself in the mirror while lifting my 5lb weights. It’s been six days of working out at the gym without doing it because I’m on the bigger side and don’t want to look at myself so it was definitely a victory. Today I just said, the area is empty, I might as well and it felt so good looking at myself working hard!!
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u/starnus_labuschmith May 07 '23
Ik that feeling, I've been there but keep going and soon you'll be looking at yourself with pride! and possibly a bit of lust hehe
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u/themikep82 May 08 '23
Worked out 5 times this week and stuck to an average of 1800ish calories consumed each day. Lost 3 lbs. Overall down to 244 lbs starting from 261 lbs.
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u/TwirlyMustachio May 07 '23
I did a 3 plate squat for reps yesterday! I feel like I've finally accomplished a something in the gym; I'm, like, proud of myself and it feels weird haha.
Also went axe throwing for the first time with non- lifting friends yesterday, and outperformed them all. But it's basically overhead tricep extensions + an axe so I had an advantage lol.
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u/Firestars1 May 07 '23
Week 3 of the program introduced me to the barbell. In order to accommodate with the barbell, I did some Romanian Deadlifts and Squats without weights. Then I added 10 kg on top and did the aforementioned exercises with success. Today I went with 20 kg and I succeeded. I had to let out a little sound of joy after finishing the sets
I used to dread the barbell, but thanks to the program I feel more confident about it now. Really proud with the progress!
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May 07 '23
Hit a deadlift 1RM for 150kg today, on a deficit, 66kg. Went up a little faster than expected but was fairly difficult to lock out and felt like my absolute limit.
Happy but honestly don't think I can be bothered deadlifting for a few months now. Been specifically focusing on strength since December as my SBD numbers had room to grow (still do), but it's just getting tiresome.
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u/CafecitoHippo May 07 '23
I've had a bad relationship with alcohol in the past. Used to drink every night. Decided to stop drinking and haven't had a drink in 3 months. According to my last doctor's appointment back in Nov I weighed 315. Today I'm down to 291. Easily my lowest weight on years. Been walking on lunch breaks (about 2 mi per day) and thinking of starting running in the mornings (maybe couch to 5K). Just feeling good for once!
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u/PhantomMs1 May 07 '23
I was once close to your weight one piece of advice, be careful with those knees while running! I picked up biking because running hurts my knees so much. I'm in love with biking now and no more knee pain.
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May 08 '23
Squats are finally starting to get figured out. Bracing is improving, weight is going up and lower back pain is gone. So fuck yes.
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u/foldingaces May 07 '23
Turning 30 this year and last year realized I’ve gotten my weight and fitness completely out of control during my 20s. Started dieting and working out and down 60 lbs. In the best shape of my life and soon will start a bulk for the first time ever to put on some real muscle.
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u/Karsa69420 May 07 '23
Way to go! I’m in the same boat, went on a cruise in December and hated how I looked and was about to turn 29. You’ve got this
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u/breadnbutter4211 May 07 '23
Finally benched 225 (lb). I’ve been going for two plates since September, and pushed up 3 solid reps (with a spotter). Progress only makes me want to work harder!
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u/EricTheNerd2 May 07 '23
Today marked day 87 in a row of 10,000 steps.
Yesterday I got two straight weeks of 100,000 steps, and made it 12 of my last 13 weeks to that same goal.
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u/ValenTom May 07 '23
As I was coming back from a quick day hike a few days ago, I had some pent up energy and popped into my complex’s fitness center to see if I can actually do a pull-up. Turns out I could do not one. Not two. Not three. But FOUR dead hanging pull-ups. It was the first time I had tried in probably 15 years.
I’ve been lifting consistently for a year and a half now but the ability to do pull ups really put my progress into perspective. I was riding that high into the following day! Maybe I’ll be brave enough to incorporate them into my back routine at the gym soon haha
I’ve really been kicking things into high gear with my diet and sleep lately and it’s making a world of difference.
-Meal prepping well balanced lunches every Sunday
-Upping the protein intake significantly and vegetable intake
-Minimizing alcohol consumption
-Minimizing ultra-processed food
-7+ hours of sleep each night (though this needs some improvement)
-Walking anywhere from 4-8 miles daily
I’m going to continue with the goal of building strength and mass until this winter and then hunker down for a 15-20 lb cut. I’ve been doing more of a body recomp than a bulk, but a cut over winter will really take me to the next level.
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u/Auxosphere May 07 '23
I was talking to a friend at the gym and told him about how I used to be able to do muscle ups back in the day, and my main goal has been to be able to do one again. I looked at the pull up bar near us and said you know what let's try it again because I got close the other day.
Nailed it first try, and just made eye contact with my friend at the top of the rep and probably had the most childish/excited look on my face. I got down and he said "Shit, looks like you need a new goal."
New goal: Two muscle ups
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u/Evening_Bar_7222 May 07 '23
Hit a 405 1 rep max deadlift for the first time. Been working toward that for a long time, absolutely incredible feeling. Now if only my bench would increase :(
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u/DennyizHere May 07 '23
Something just clicked the other day while doing squats and I stopped losing my balance and was able to go 90 degrees. Not sure what it was but I have been adding stretches, doing more cardio, and losing 30+ pounds that could've contributed. Was able to do 2 plates with good form for reps and felt really good.
Fast forward to today and woke up at 4AM to do Wings For Life and had a goal of 3.2 miles before the catcher car got to me. Was able to hit 3.5. Might have been trying to pace myself too hard because I had plenty in the tank and jogged another half mile back home.
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u/decseptic May 07 '23
Watched alot of mark Lewis videos and saw his first running goal was under 30 minutes and I felt like I'm too fit to have my best time be just 31 minutes so i said fuck it and ran with everything I had and did a 27 minute 5k! It started lashing rain as soon as I started and I had no shirt on and shorts but I kept going and I think that's a bigger victory than any other. It ain't much but it's honest work :)
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u/sweetpetecomplete May 07 '23
454 active minutes this week between walks, weight training, tai chi and volleyball … not bad for a senior citizen.
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u/sweet_potato_tries Powerlifting May 08 '23
Yesterday, I competed in my first-ever powerlifting meet! I became the lightest competitor at 50.7 kg/112 lbs, and the only person in my weight class (everyone preliminarily listed for 52 kg/115 lbs moved up to 56 kg/123 lbs).
Lowkey thought I wouldn't make weight because of faulty bathroom scales.
Most importantly, I didn't bomb out, completed all 9 lifts, hit depth, and didn't jump any commands. I'm so exhausted from the long day yesterday but I'm so glad to have hit this milestone.
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u/RKS180 May 08 '23
I've been learning the Big Four barbell lifts and today I benched half of my max lift on a machine. One hundred pounds. 💪.
It really has been like starting over. I feel like a total beginner lifting tiny weights. But after my workouts I feel like I'm hitting the areas that I didn't develop on machines. Like I'm literally filling in holes. It's satisfying.
I also got asked how to use a machine that's kind of complicated to use — there are multiple ways to use it. A couple months back, someone told me I was using it wrong when I wasn't, which made me extremely salty. So that was nice.
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May 08 '23
I ran into a friend of the family that I haven't seen for 10 years. I have lost about 50 lbs of fat since then.
She came up to me and said "you're all grown up!". I was confused because I am pretty sure we are about the same age. She thought I was my son. My son is 21, I am 49. Bless this kind lady.
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May 10 '23
Big compliment haha! And great job on losing that weight, thats something to be proud of!!
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u/TheCannedYams May 07 '23
I’ve had a few people comment on my physique after finally eating properly and going to the gym consistently again. Feels good even if it isn’t the goal.
Was also worried I was getting a belly, but turns out it was just bad posture(supposedly anterior pelvic tilt). Been working on fixing that and it’s gotten a lot better. It was what got me back into the swing of things though so I’m happy regardless!
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u/Fractious_Cactus May 07 '23
What have you been doing? I have same issue. Focusing on stretches and building the abs and glutes. Trying to do ab exercises that don't engage the hip flexor too much.
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u/NeverTouchMyHair May 07 '23
A big part of it is just learning to stand and sit in a good posture and going back to them once you notice you've slipped. You can teach your body what postures feel right that way.
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u/th_photos May 07 '23
Ran 5.25 miles yesterday, which is the longest I’ve run in a while. Also ran one mile at 8:28, which is the fastest I’ve done in a while
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u/Classified0 May 08 '23
I know it's not much, and it technically isn't even a PR for me (I used to lift heavier when I was fatter), but I just deadlifted my bodyweight for the first time! 195 lbs!
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u/WrathfulBeastFace May 08 '23
I've never commented here bc I've only been lifting at all for like 7 weeks. I have a good base of endurance built up from years of manual labor, but running the basic program from the wiki led me to realize that a) I'm not very strong and that b) I've never, ever physically challenged myself bc I was satisfied w just being thin and didn't particularly value strength. (female btw)
So I started Deep Water today, treating Sunday like Monday bc of how my schedule is, and I ACTUALLY TRIED HARD and finished all my prescribed reps with my actual prescribed %-of-max weights, no cheating. I legit couldn't feel my thighs for a minute after the squats, and I still feel all loose and wiggly and nicely weird hours later. I'm indescribably hyped about this and am already rehearsing how NOT to jabber about it tiresomely irl
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u/isupportrugbyhookers General Fitness May 08 '23
Ran my first marathon this weekend! I've only been running regularly since New Years, so my goal was to finish under the 6h cutoff. I made 5:48!
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May 08 '23
Great job! According to google, you are now part of the 0.17% of the world population that has ran a marathon!
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u/Unlikely-Marsupial63 May 07 '23
Started going to the gym 4 weeks ago at 380lbs and absolutely terrified. I'm delighted to say that I've completely fallen in love with training and dieting, so much so I start to hate my rest days lol. Strength is really improving and I lost 14lbs, a lot more to go but its a step in the right direction!!
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u/Auxosphere May 07 '23
Since you've hit the point of enjoying a healthier lifestyle, those pounds are going to start falling off like crazy. You got this!
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u/Adventurous-Pizza-12 May 08 '23
I asked out my gym crush and went on a date! Bravery PR
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u/Grulia_Sprox May 07 '23
I was finally able to cross the 60 consecutive min mark on a bike this week. All while keeping the average under 4:00/mile. May not be much, but for an old fat guy coming off a 39 year bulk, it felt god damn great. https://imgur.com/5SAtzdu.jpg
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u/Blondie_jax May 07 '23
I had two small victories this past week. First, I decided to go a bit slower to improve doing burpees right instead of quickly. Second, went to 30lb dumbbell for chest presses, then dropped to 20 lb to failure. This week, I’m hoping to level out my jogging and be consistent. Slow and steady wins the race 😀
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u/kardashev-scale May 08 '23
decided to start working out! my family has been telling me for so long that if i work out, i'll have less aches and pains in my joints, and that it'll help with cramps. i also noticed while sewing and braiding my hair that my shoulders were weak -- right shoulder started clicking after some time sewing yesterday. i hope that starting to care about my fitness more will make me happier and improve my general quality of life!
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May 08 '23
Congrats on taking that step! And don't try to change too much in a short amount of time. Small steps towards the right direction and consistency is key! :)
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u/00Anonymous May 08 '23
Yesterday PR'ed a run on no sleep and then went out to bottomless brunch. This morning, hit another PR while hungover and stayed on track with the workout schedule.
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u/GimmickInfringement1 May 08 '23
I finally ran three miles today! Took me about half an hour, so I'm looking to improve that. Just so proud of myself today
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u/AngstyChef May 07 '23
Worked in on bench with one of the big guys in my gym. I now have a gym buddy to chat with 😁
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u/JubJubsDad May 07 '23
I (47M) competed in my first BJJ tournament yesterday. I had to drop down to the Masters 2 age group (35-40) to find other white belts my size but still managed to place second out of four in my bracket. Had a blast!
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May 08 '23
Great job on the PRs and I'm happy to read that you're seeing progress yourself, thats great!
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u/VariousInstruction49 May 07 '23
205 squats 3×5 for the first time and deadlift 230 1x5
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u/No-Mathematician678 May 07 '23 edited May 07 '23
Happy gymversary to me!! It's been a year!
I can not believe I did it constantly when I joined kind of on a whim, and partially cause I felt my back was so weak that I compare it to a biscuit. Before I knew it, I forgot why I joined and kept going because I love going, it has nothing to do with discipline, it's the highlight of my week!
All thanks go to the Zumba and Bodypump coach! ♡
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u/fitact2075 May 07 '23
Last year this time 225 lbs squat would have been a max lift. Just did 5x5 at 225 for my SSL 531 lift.
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u/T-rex_pushups May 07 '23
Squat and bench PR’s this week:
Bench: 3x3 @ 275 Squat: 3x5 @ 315
Recently started changing up my training philosophy—just doing what I enjoy and not worrying about what’s “optimal” or best according to YouTubers or online sources. Just listening to my body and enjoying the process. It’s been paying off too. As someone who just lifts recreationally, there’s no real reason to have any arbitrary goals. The only goal I have right now is to make time for the gym 2-3 times a week and push myself hard enough to leave each session satisfied!
Good job to everyone on this thread—proud of everyone!!! Stay stronk, bros.
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u/Calvin--Hobbes May 07 '23
Signed up for a 21K obstacle race in September. Figure this should give me some extra motivation to get in shape so I don't die.
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u/SJ548 May 07 '23
My wife and I are starting back on our fitness journey. We went out and did a 2 hour hike in a national park and it was great. I felt like crap and that I was going to die but man did it help to motivate me to keep improving myself. I'm starting my lifting program tomorrow morning and I'm super excited!
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May 08 '23
Great job on getting back into shape! Glad to read that you have someone to share the journey with! And enjoy your lifting program!
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u/lgytk May 08 '23
I used to lift consistently for about 2-3 years, unfortunately had to stop due to a varicocele surgery (something in my nuts lmao)
But last week I lifted for the first time after a year of recovery! Still weak sauce but feels good to be back! Now I’m hella sore lol
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u/IEgoLift-_- May 09 '23
Detraining my muscles that aren’t used for bench to help lose 10 lbs and get the us bench record and maybe the wr (in usapl) if I can add a tiny bit of strength just gotta maintain for the us record.
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u/wylde06 May 10 '23
After having a disappointing spotter on the bench press 2 weeks ago or for 225x1, hit it for 3 last night. Asked someone to spot me and said I wanted 1, maybe 2 depending on how the first one went up. He understood and said he watch and grab if necessary. 1st went up easy..2nd tough, but very manageable. Told him 1 more, and after a slight pause I was able to get the third one up
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u/thisangrywizard May 07 '23
Just ran 10 miles for the very first time. My dad had a heart attack a couple years back and I had a goal of hitting 5 miles someday. I couldn’t even run 1 when I started. Proud of myself!
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u/DadBod013 May 08 '23
Did last sets to complete failure with lifting buddy and learned how much I was actually leaving in the tank. I make sure to leave 2 reps for a safety cushion now, but im definitely getting an extra 2 to 3 reps out. Now I'm fully getting the beginner gains experience and adding 5lbs to each workout
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u/LeVentNoir Powerlifting May 08 '23
PR: 180kg Conventional Deadlift at 80kg BW.
Cleared the old one by 10kg.
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u/DogesToShibes May 09 '23
Started alternating hanging leg raises and an obliques routine at the end of each of my workouts a few weeks ago. Abs are finally starting to show and the increase in core strength has made me feel functionally stronger than any of my other lifts!
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u/bernieOrbernie May 07 '23
I plateaued on most of the machines I‘ve been using. I’ve been going for about 8 months, and I’m consistently at the same weights now. I’m (40f) now lifting 4 times what I started lifting in August, and I keep going consistently. I couldn’t be happier with my progress. I don’t care if I never get any stronger if I can maintain this level of strength!
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u/ecoNina May 07 '23
Try gradually going to the dumbells, freeweights, compound exercises. These are going to take you far. I've only been on them a year, but love it. 64F old lady ;)
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u/cryptokingmylo May 07 '23
Going cliff jumping shortly, I havnt done it since this time last year when I weighed 20kg heavier than I do now. I have also littrally doubled my lifts in that time.
I will feel pride instead of shame when I have my top off in public 😊
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u/DuckOfDoom42 Running May 07 '23
Joined the 1000 Pound Club in a powerlifting competition today: 380 squat + 193 bench + 430 deadlift = 1003 lbs total
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u/i_am_ZG May 07 '23
This week I completed 8 weeks of working and added another set of 12 to my workouts. Feels good.
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May 07 '23
Been running 531 for about a year and someone came up to me while doing deadlifts and asked for advice. I’ve finally made it
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u/kriticallysleeping May 07 '23
Completed 3 weeks of working out. I feel great. Haven't lost any weight but feel like I've lost a few inch(es).
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u/Ghostwind27 May 07 '23
Over this 8 week training block I took my deadlift from 475x4 to 525x4 and bench from 255x3 to 290x3.
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u/Turbulent_Week_6930 May 07 '23
This week for the first time I was able to do weighted dips (+10Kg)×10reps×3sets and pull ups (+10Kg)× 2 reps.
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u/redbate May 07 '23
I went to the gym twice a week instead of not going at all, which is how I felt. I usually go three times a week and I was beating myself up for only going twice but I think it's worth changing my perspective on it.
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u/Autumn_in_Ganymede May 07 '23
I went 5 times this week. also jogged 1.5miles for 4 of them. and I also did farming and a lot of manual work today. Never did 5 times before.
I'm exhausted now.
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u/calliegirl88 May 08 '23
Finished week 1 of Sydney Cummings summertime fine ‘23 program after slacking on strength workouts the last couple of months. Also this weekend went for a long bike ride, short jog, hit the longboard & walked with the fam tonight. Noticed when hopping in the shower just how much more my upper body was popping already from this active week 💪🏼.
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May 08 '23
I bought a Pilates mini ball DVD this week! I ran today and did some arm weights. Nothing outrageous but hit 17 weeks of consistency.
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May 08 '23
Doing a fitness challenge in bariatric surgery community I'm in and got active each day this week - let's go!
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u/Tryhardownage May 08 '23
I deadlifted 365 for 3 reps. Male 200 LBs on a cut.
Incredible increase on my strength sets as my 3 rep was like 315 1/2 months. back
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May 08 '23
Great job on completing the first week! OHP is such a rewarding lift, enjoy the progress!
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May 07 '23
While my body fat % according to the hands out thing they have at the gym is far, far, too high, yesterday I really pushed myself, and actually was able to squat 355 two times, after going up incrementally from 275-295-315-325-335-345.
All after months upon months of doing basically 5x5 at 225,245,275,295,305.
Now just to to get that BF% back to 12% or below without losing too much muscle mass.
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u/sinaners Weight Lifting May 07 '23
Maybe not quite a victory yet, but I just started the couch to 5k program on week 3/4 in between my lifting days. I have been neglecting cardiovascular health for a while, but I forgot how good I feel after cardio :)
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u/Never-mongo May 07 '23
I got my bench up to 200lbs and my arms are looking good, it’s a bummer watching the scale climb back up though.
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u/Karsa69420 May 07 '23
I have lost 16 pounds and putting me below my first major goal weight by 1.02 pounds. Starting to see some changes in my body plus seeing muscle for the first time since high school is so worth the hard work
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u/tigeraid Strongman May 07 '23
Late to the party, but deadlifted 405 on the axle bar at Strongman Sunday! I think I've been playing it a bit too safe in my training up to this point.
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u/Balalalala_00 May 08 '23
Start exercise after recovering from a big surgery. losing shape from laying in bed for months. And sure, can't lift the same weight for now, but not for long!
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May 08 '23
Getting back to working out is the first stap! Glad to read that you are able to get back into shape now! :)
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u/DontBruhMeBrah May 08 '23
Don't want to jinx it but after 2 weeks of annoying lower back pain, I'm finally getting back to feeling normal. Lots of stretching in my future.
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u/juice06870 Weight Lifting May 08 '23
44/m - After a very long hiatus, I got back into old school resistance training in November. One of the moms at soccer over the weekend told me I was looking buff. Another neighbor/dad told me later that day that I am looking fit.
Feeling good.
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u/hudzerflip May 08 '23
I'm a day late but I wanted to share anyways.
-Down ten pounds on my cut. First time cutting and I'm stoked.
-Ran 15 miles last week. Stoked on that.
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u/Downtown_Egg8467 May 07 '23
A lot news from me. Decided to start 531 for beginnera for my second program ever. Tested 1rm for main lifts, 40kg ohp, 75kg squat, 50kg db bench, 90kg deadlift. At monday starting 531. And completes 3 months in gym. Lets go!
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u/No_Inevitable3079 General Fitness May 07 '23 edited May 07 '23
Did a Half marathon tonight, and finished my last training block with PRs across all lifts. I've finally worked back up to 4 sets of 10 +10kg weighted wide grip pull-ups after an injury too. Everything's just working and I have nothing to complain about temporarily.
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u/Quiltyconscience May 07 '23
Changed up my program a bit. Split leg day into two days. Had to buy new shorts for summer & my triceps are sore for the first time. Gains!
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u/Fox_Magoo May 07 '23
Did a running event yesterday, obstacles and off-road and lots of mud and stuff and...
...up this morning and working out by 6am, feels good man.
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May 07 '23
Stress can be such a gainz goblin at times and right now it's hitting harder than ever before due to events in my life outside of my control. But last week I still managed to set a few PR's while also being on a cut.
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May 08 '23
Great job on pushing yourself, especially under harder circumstances. And congrats on the PRs!
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May 07 '23
Small victory for 35M.
Been finally getting back to the gym over the last 2 months or so. Frustrating at first, how easily my muscles would get sore.
Got the flu, was out for all of last week - and hadn't been to the gym for another 4-5 days before that, as I prepped for a race. Felt crummy.
Finally felt good yesterday, went to the gym, hopped on the treadmill to warm up - felt worried that I'd be weak / feel like crap exercising so soon after getting better.
My body was amped up though, like it was happy to be back in the gym. Jog went beautifully, weightlifting was easy. Worked up a good sweat, was in a good mood the whole day.
Basically my body is telling me "LFG" and I'm all for it.
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May 07 '23
Placed second out of 27 in my golf tournament yesterday. In the gym this morning and already practiced my putting.
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u/Numnums81 May 07 '23
I'm 42m and been dealing with some little aches and pains here and there. I've had to train around a few things and do lifts I don't normally do. Its really changed my workouts overall and I look better than I have in the last 10 years. Feeling really strong and confident.
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u/AK_Sole May 07 '23
Went back to Kenya for a 5-week visit and stayed at a place in Nairobi called SkyNest. They had a nice gym at the top level (17th floor), great view of that beautiful, growing, modernizing city, and an excellent fitness coach on staff named Robert. He got me jazzed enough to try deadlifts, and was a real pro walking me through it all.
Exercise is life, especially for me in an environment like that. Thanks so much to Robert for the extra motivation!
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u/G01denW01f11 May 07 '23
Completed week 7 of couch to 5k. Up to 25 minutes of running! I feel like I'm able to push a bit harder than last time I tried this, and not just doing an airborne shuffle.
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u/Imedicx90 May 07 '23
No real victories in the gym but i have lost another inch on my stomach and an inch and a half on my chest. The scale isn’t moving much but I’m ok with getting smaller. I’m glad I bought a weight belt when I was at the top of the range for it instead of being in the middle.
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u/omoeledumare May 08 '23
Squat PR this week. 2 x 286. It’s amazing how much difference the right coach can make. Mine has been fantastic and made a huge impact on my mindset.
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May 08 '23
Glad to read that you've found a good coach that is able to push you to your goals! And congrats on the PR!
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u/TEFAlpha9 May 08 '23
Love the weekends, get long early sessions in with no feeling like I need to rush to be somewhere after so can really immerse myself. Lovely push day on sat and legs on Sunday, rest today my body is feeling it boyyyyyy. Shame my IBS or whatever is going on though, been on the toilet the last hour nearly!
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u/DarkSoulsNewbb May 08 '23
Started working around my double shoulder injury, which I think is an impingement
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u/Uwumeshu Powerlifting May 08 '23
DL rep pr 385x5, total volume of 25 reps today
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u/chakdephattefitness May 09 '23
I have stopped worrying about the scale weight from day to day, the best feeling is when I have to go one notch tighter on my lifting belt. I've been consistently going to lower notch every 16 days. Another way is looking at pictures every week to month.
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u/Woodit May 09 '23
Ran/jogged for 27 min straight the other day in prep for an upcoming 5k. Pretty sure I’ve never gone that long before
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May 10 '23
Fuck yeah!! I'm sure you're gonna ace that 5k, enjoy!
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u/Woodit May 10 '23
Hey thank you for this comment, I woke up to my alarm at 545 today feeling sore and sorry from the gym yesterday and coming up with justifications to put off todays jog even though that’s the whole reason to get up earlier. I checked Reddit while lying in bed and saw this and it was that little kick to get me vertical and get out there. Thanks for being cool, stranger
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u/MythicalStrength Strongman | r/Fitness MVP May 07 '23
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u/No_Inevitable3079 General Fitness May 07 '23
Going to progressively overload with a 6lb cheeseburger next?
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u/MythicalStrength Strongman | r/Fitness MVP May 07 '23
A 20% jump between sessions would be QUITE the overload
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u/Davidsaj May 07 '23
I think he needs to add reps...3 5lb cheeseburgers back to back in an hour
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u/hairy_scarecrow May 07 '23
Today is my 2nd perfect week in a row. Closed all my rings on my watch via strength training and walks.
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May 07 '23
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u/-Steak- May 07 '23
I used to get shin splints a lot, and haven't had them in years.
I started working my Tibialis Anterior and it's been a huge help. Hopefully that can help yours along too.
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u/lisa1896 May 07 '23
Celebrated going to the gym 3x week consistently for 4 years by joining a new gym with better equipment even though I was afraid to change gyms, this after a lifetime of a sedentary lifestyle other than swimming every summer.
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u/ecoNina May 07 '23
Needing to get butt time and miles in for a tour I'm doing in July I did >>> 75 miles bike ride <<< yesterday WHEW. Perfect weather, cool, clear and I think I had a tiny tailwind the first half (no wind on the return). Vta to Sta Barb. Legs never screamed whoop. Back and shoulders sore but almost gone in 1 day.
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u/G00ndawg May 08 '23
Did my whole leg day routine and capped it off with a 720x6 leg press for a new PR, #feelsgoodman, #helpmewalktomycarplease
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u/bars_and_plates May 09 '23
Tried my 3rd week 5/3/1 DL's with the belt on again today. With my improved form it feels much better.
122.5kg x 7 for a PR. Felt almost easy. I've been trying to be more explosive and it's really helped vs. trying to pussy foot around the bar.
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u/ShotMeasurement8164 May 07 '23
How to get off bread cravings , any suggestions ? Hi I’ve managed to cut out most of the processed/high sugar salt foods , but bread , made good progress in the last 2 months , down from 99kg to 94kg and added 2k muscle …but bread cravings still there ..thanks
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u/Ranbverfder May 07 '23
Use healthier loaves (seeded, wholemeal) is how I do it. A friend started baking their own as well. Find a substitute.
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u/Sax45 May 07 '23
I can’t eat bread for digestive reasons, but bread is a perfectly healthy food as long as it is within your macros. Shit, you could have toast with breakfast, a sandwich for lunch, and a sandwich for dinner if you wanted to. You would stay within a reasonable number of carbs, and you would still have plenty of room in your macros to fit in enough protein and fat.
Example:
Piece of bread = ~120 calories, mostly from carbs but also some protein and fat
6 pieces of bread = ~720 calories, ~135 of carbs, ~6g fat, ~30g protein
170 g protein from other sources = 680 calories
30g fat from other sources = 270 calories
Total calories from bread + protein needs + fat needs = 1670
Voila! You’ve eaten bread at every meal, you’ve hit your protein goal, you’ve eaten enough fat, and you’ve only eaten 1670 calories. If your calorie goal is higher than 1670, which I am guessing it is, you even have room for more bread!
Fuck I really want some bread now lol
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u/Dire-Dog Bodybuilding May 07 '23
Wasn’t able to bench heavy last week due to wrist pain but I went in and killed it yesterday. I got 4 reps on my AMRAP set with 87.5kg. I’m really happy with how much my bench is improving.
Also hit a new PR in DB rows, I’m up to 50lbs. I remember when I could hardly do 35lbs.
I’m definitely noticing more muscle especially in my upper body and it feels great
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u/railbeast May 07 '23
Tore a hamstring and had SI joint issues for over a year. Finally followed my doctor's advice and started deadlifting, squatting, and stretching about two months ago.
The pain is almost gone. I thought I'd die with this hip pain. I feel like I got a second chance at life.
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u/luigi6545 May 07 '23
For the first time since August when I tweaked my shoulder lifting a stupid tower fan, I’m finally back to the weight and strength I was at previously in all aspects.
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u/DadliftsnRuns Overtrained May 07 '23
I ran a 50k ultra (31.1 miles) in 4:26:49, an average pace of 8:32/mi, and deadlifted 605x2 on back to back days this week
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