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Group: General Diet & Nutrition

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bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/05/01, 01:28 PM Post anything here, you'd like to keep up with...maxes,bf,inches. The way you score yourself on the lifts, are as follows.........your max/your bodyweight = thats your ratio to be judged. make sure you use same means by measuring all the time. If you max free weight don't go to smith , if you use calipers starting, don't use electrical indepandance. heres mine....as example...bw 258 bf 22( indepandance) bench 320/258= 1.2 squat 475 " = 1.8 dl 475 " = 1.8 Now, everyone place you left hand on a 45lb plate.......right one up....." I swear hold up the honor and dignity of the steel, if not may a 45lb foot fall on my toe, the bar never leave my chest !! :angry::big_smile: J/K by the way -------------- " The only true eye, is your minds eye"- plato

mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2005/05/01, 07:49 PM Bench 225/376 1.6 squat 300/376 .79 dl 225/376 1.6 -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
DX14AG Posts: 1,055 Joined: 2004/07/22	2005/05/01, 08:53 PM Bench 150/160 .94 Squat NA/160 NA DL NA/160 NA
erebus Posts: 61 Joined: 2005/04/28	2005/05/01, 09:10 PM Bench 305/223 Squat 445 DL 445
SkinnyM6886 Posts: 143 Joined: 2004/10/25	2005/05/01, 09:41 PM Bench 205/190 = 1.07 Squat N/A DL N/A BF% = 14%
	2005/05/02, 05:40 AM weight = 215 ~7-8% bf bench 385/215 = 1.79 squat 430/215 = 2 deadlift 685 (with straps lol)/215 = 3.19
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2005/05/02, 05:49 AM Menace thoose numbers raw could mean big numbers. We need to get you into some competition gear. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/05/02, 10:24 AM also, i'd like to see peoples workouts....for referance...I'm kinda curious whos doing "powerlifting" workouts, and whos more into "bodybuilding" styles.....see if one is truly better than others...:angry: -------------- " The only true eye, is your minds eye"- plato
	2005/05/02, 10:27 AM Wow screw the type of work out. I wanna eat what my boy Menace eats. Awesome DL young man. -------------- Dyslexics of the world...UNTIE!!!!!! Charlie
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2005/05/02, 01:11 PM BW 300 Bench 315 DL 455 Sq 405 Some do me math as I canna add (for proof read my journal) I am doing a powerlifting routine with a little BB in it as well ( love thos curls) -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
	2005/05/02, 02:42 PM haha....thanks charlie...I been eating like a horse lately...am getting awfully close to 220.... I am mixing and matching.... I need to boost my numbers...I gained almost 10 lb of weight yet hardly improved in lifts...I guess this is a perfect opportunity...heh I have no clue where to get any of the gear....I know shirts need to be very precise in the groove and so forth.....I like lifting raw anywayz...just need to strengthen my grip....
	2005/05/02, 02:44 PM What do you guys think about a thread with everyone's workouts? like we each make our own thread and post what we did....
RandomGirl Posts: 227 Joined: 2005/02/25	2005/05/02, 03:07 PM I just recently started out and don't deserve to take part with you true lifters. But it will be cool to watch this. You guys rock.
	2005/05/02, 03:13 PM No no no randomgirl, by all means enter. As a newby its easier for you to win. For one of the veterans to put 10 pounds onto a max lift is very difficult. The contest is % of weight lift increased divided by body weight. If you put 15 lbs on to each of your lifts and lose 5 lbs, I guarentee you'll smoke em'...and seeing BigA in tears will be worth the effort. :big_smile: -------------- Dyslexics of the world...UNTIE!!!!!! Charlie
RandomGirl Posts: 227 Joined: 2005/02/25	2005/05/02, 03:23 PM wouldnt that be like cheating tho? ...not that I mind having an advantage in something... I'm keeping score personaly for self improvement: weight 110lbs bf% 20.7 bench 30lbs/110 = .27 squat 40lbs/110 = .36 deadlift 50lbs/110= .45 I could leave people in tears alright, from laughing their butts off at me!
	2005/05/02, 03:27 PM Nope, it's an open contest and they haven't announced the prizes. The prize may be a nekid picture of my pal MikeM!!! By all means enter. He autographed mine when I won the last challange. -------------- Dyslexics of the world...UNTIE!!!!!! Charlie
RandomGirl Posts: 227 Joined: 2005/02/25	2005/05/02, 03:48 PM That's cool. To be honest I can't see myself losing weight, 110lbs is kinda light as it is for my high b/f% and height (64in.). So I'll have to depend on improving my lift. Maybe that will make it more fair. ok then, I'm in.
	2005/05/02, 04:07 PM randomgirl we're more than happy to have you join us.... Don't pass up this opportunity..... Plus you can talk thrash to us after you'll prolly whoop our butts ;) lol
SkinnyM6886 Posts: 143 Joined: 2004/10/25	2005/05/02, 04:32 PM DL turned out to be 285/190 = 1.5 i wish i had a weight rack so i could figure out how much i squat. oh well, one of the downfalls of working out at home.
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/05/02, 04:40 PM a good idea.....however.....that be alot of threads lol ============ Quoting from menace3000: What do you guys think about a thread with everyone's workouts? like we each make our own thread and post what we did.... ============= -------------- " The only true eye, is your minds eye"- plato
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/05/02, 04:44 PM ============ Quoting from charlie826: ...and seeing BigA in tears will be worth the effort. :big_smile: ============= Watch out for this panty waist( spirit fingers) -------------- " The only true eye, is your minds eye"- plato
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/05/02, 04:56 PM All right, now that I see another female on board, I might give this a go--so look out randomgirl! Now my only problem is how to figure out max. Currently I typically do 15 reps of each lift, so I'm not likely maxing out...here would be an example of what my stats are: 155lbs/23.5%BF (elect. impedence measurement at gym-would do same at end) bench--bar only-- so 45lbs (don't know what this equipment is called but the lift is isolated for each arm--I don't yet have the stability to do a full bench without a spotter, I'm too wonky!) squats--smith--30lb each side (could do more I'm sure) deadlifts--SL--10lbs each side (could do more, but have to watch hamstring--am slowly increasing though) So I guess this would come out to the following: BW 155 BF 23.5% bench 45/155 0.29 squat 30/155 0.55 DL 65/155 0.42 Does this make sense?...the numbers I mean...I no it doesn't make sense me participating:)
SkinnyM6886 Posts: 143 Joined: 2004/10/25	2005/05/02, 05:32 PM why not just make one giant thread for everyone to post their workout on.
	2005/05/02, 06:31 PM http://www.jackalsgym.com/programs/max_epley.html ^^^^for calculating your 1 rep max using multiple reps...it's pretty accurate...might be off + or - 5-10lb fly remember...that 30 per side on smith machine...comes out to 105(I believe the barbell b/c it is suspended is 10 lb less than free weight)...I hope I understood you correctly... 1 giant thread is too confusing.... let's each make 8 WEEK CHALLENGE WORKOUT DIARY/JOURNAL So it's more organized and easier to keep track off....I mean there will just be however many threads near the top....just need to find your own thread and post...simple...:)
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/05/03, 09:23 AM There is also a 1Rep max calculator on this site, under fitness resources
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/05/03, 09:25 AM Thanks Menace, my stats should now read: BW 155 BF 23.5% bench 45/155 0.29 squat 105/155 0.68 DL 65/155 0.42 Hey I should be able to squat my body weight by the end of this yoohoo! I'm not going to try and convert these to 1rep max, and I'll keep the same system for the end.
Datdanigirl Posts: 452 Joined: 2004/02/11	2005/05/03, 10:04 AM ..::perk::.. did someone say .. Challenge? Just as I make my return to start a new 8 week program?? Perrrrfect. I'll get my stats tonight!! :dumbbell: :cool: :dumbbell: >~_^<
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2005/05/03, 10:39 AM I am going to jump in so that I have something to hold my self accountable for and a goal sto strive for during the summer "lazy" months. Weight 152 bf~10% Bench 175/12 = 1.15 Deadlift 300/152 = 1.97 Squat 225 /152 = 1.48
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/05/03, 02:11 PM Oh Oh...I'm going to have to recheck the bench press stat of mine. It turns out I'm actually using a iso lateral hammer strength chest press so I don't think I'm even benching 45. I know with dbs I use 15lb weight for a chest press....anyway will have to check back with this stat.:surprised:
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/05/04, 08:04 PM going up...anyone else? -------------- " The only true eye, is your minds eye"- plato
sbroyhill Posts: 442 Joined: 2005/04/06	2005/05/04, 08:33 PM Weight 202 bf 18.8 % (eeps I was slacking a little) :( Bench 140/200 .7 Squat 180/200 .9 Deadlift 180/200 .7 These probably are not the most accurate since I have not maxed out in a while... I will be maxing out this week so I can get more accurate... (Squat on Thursday, Bench on Friday, Deadlift on Saturday) -------------- :Hard work equals great results!:
sbroyhill Posts: 442 Joined: 2005/04/06	2005/05/05, 01:38 PM Did a max on Squat today, ended up being a bit higher..... 198/202 .98 This will be my starting number for the 8 wk liftoff :) -------------- :Hard work equals great results!:
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/05/05, 01:59 PM All right...one more time...The hammer strength bench says it has a starting resistance of 18lbs. I'm assuming this means a total of 36lbs, since I find this more difficult to do than free weights of 15lbs each-30lb totals. I promise these are my final stats--notice I also changed my weight a bit since I'm already down a couple of lbs--yoohoo! BW 152 BF 23.5% bench 36/152 0.23 squat 105/152 0.69 DL 65/152 0.43 :dumbbell::dumbbell:
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/05/06, 04:34 AM NO, NO, NO! Flyonthewall, you don't want to lose ANY weight at all before the challenge starts! You want to keep your weight up so that the final figures look much better compared with the starting figures!
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/05/06, 08:12 AM Sorry...did I say lost weight...I meant gained 3 lbs...silly me!!! (sadly it doesn't change the numbers much..believe me, I checked!!)
sbroyhill Posts: 442 Joined: 2005/04/06	2005/05/06, 10:49 AM Did a max on Bench today, which ended up being higher as well..... 162/202 .80 This will be my starting number for Bench for the 8 wk liftoff :) -------------- :Hard work equals great results!:
sbroyhill Posts: 442 Joined: 2005/04/06	2005/05/07, 11:35 AM Did a max on Deadlift today, which ended up being higher as well..... 198/202 .98 This will be my starting number for Dead lift for the 8 wk liftoff.... now that I got all my maxes in... good luck all!:big_smile: -------------- :Hard work equals great results!:
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/05/07, 01:12 PM Have you not been listening? :big_smile:
sbroyhill Posts: 442 Joined: 2005/04/06	2005/05/07, 05:10 PM :big_smile: -------------- :Hard work equals great results!:
sbroyhill Posts: 442 Joined: 2005/04/06	2005/05/07, 05:10 PM Hey I gotta be honest.... :big_smile: -------------- :Hard work equals great results!:
RandomGirl Posts: 227 Joined: 2005/02/25	2005/05/08, 12:04 AM Menace gave me some insight into how I should post my stats,(thanks Menace) so when I make my log on monday I'll put them up correctly. Right now it's been a week off on both exercise and diet, my best friend flew in and we've partied all week long.:cool: Gotta love these California beaches in the summer.... -------------- Life is hard: No-one makes it out alive.
	2005/05/08, 12:11 AM yep...I always enjoy LA in the summer when I visit my friend from HS ... Hopefully everyone got their stats in order and started or are going to start shortly...
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/05/08, 03:53 AM Okay, just for interest, I am going to post my cardio stats to see what happens over the 8 weeks. I have done a fitness test on the exercise bike which came up with the following: VO2max = 46ml/kg/min or 13.2 METs Lactate threshold = 164 And my resting pulse is 68 (although I have a cold just now, so I'm not sure what it should be)
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2005/05/08, 03:58 AM Actually, if anyone else wants to do cardio, if you look in the "fitness resources" at the top, under "fitness calculators" you can do a test on the treadmill to calculate your own VO2max (they all it maximal oxygen uptake, but it's the same thing)