Gym And Supplement Discussion

[markos]

Mitch, this is not the place for the debate, I'll leave it with saying I'm 51 years old, and the effects of alcohol compared to the effects of AAS are 100% worse, in what I have seen in my time.

Alcohol destroys societies. I would be absolutely gutted if my kids drank, gutted. Actually that goes for my entire powerlifting team, not one drinker amongst the swollen crew.

I think we should leave this alone, I am outnumbered 1,000 to 1 on here.

[-FIGJAM-]

i agree it isn't the place for the debate. But I will agree with the point I think you are actually making, the abuse of alcohol is just as bad as the abuse of steroids. Key word for me is abuse.

I would love to do one or two cycles of steroids just to see, but the potential risk on my health (which I would hazard a guess) is probably higher then most other peoples.

[L33SH]

What did the last page say? must be something to do with drugs/steriods because I can't view it lol

[-FIGJAM-]

you summed it up perfectly. except one person asking about Test Boosters

[L33SH]

Oh well, I'm not missing out on much then; drugs are bad mmmkay.

Edited August 16, 2013 by L33SH

[markos]

To keep this thread upbeat

Not only do we have a fridge and microwave, we also have a BBQ. In the better weather its steaks all round.

Its fair to say eating plays a big role at PTC

Across the road we have a supermarket, BBQ chicken shop, bakery,fish and chips and a noodle bar, directly across the road, a 2 minute stroll.

Two minutes up the road is KFC and Mickey D's

If someone arrives to the gym late, they generally bring a big bag of burgers

Another favourite is chocolate milk, always have litres of it in my fridge

The supplement bar only has RTD protein shakes and protein bars

[Birds]

I think we should leave this alone, I am outnumbered 1,000 to 1 on here.

1,000 to 2!

Don't know anyone who has died because of someone else's steroid use. Alcohol and driving...

Alcohol ruins families. It is only legal for three reasons: tax, longstanding societal traditions/rights/laws, and death/destruction being so slow and steady that it can't be blamed directly - which is what makes it so deadly.

One of my favourite films, Warrior, has a very realistic sub plot revolving around alcoholism being responsible for an entire estranged family. Seen it happen time and time again in real life.

Smoking and gambling are the same. The latter tears families apart and is so unregulated it's not funny.

Do I think they should all be legal? Yes, people should have the choice and freedom IMO. But I also think PEDs should be legal and somewhat regulated, like alcohol is. Hard to judge what substance would be more harmful if both were given equal widespread use, but alcohol is definitely more harmful.

My $3.50

[Birds]

Another favourite is chocolate milk, always have litres of it in my fridge

Hah...I always cop shit at restaurants for ordering a chocolate milkshake with lunch/dinner. Waitress inevitably laughs; friends ask if I'm 8 years old before ordering their beers*...

Just part of the lifestyle, I guess.

*then complain they aren't getting anywhere with gym or can't lose their gut

[No Crust Racing]

If you're repeatedly geting stuck at say 6 to 7 reps on your final set of 3x8s, whats the best way to get past it?

Brief pause and do the missing reps?

normal break then extra set?

Just add more weight to that set next time?

Or add weight to the previous sets?

Or maybe longer break before final set?

Edited August 16, 2013 by ActionDan

[Trozzle]

1000 to 3.

Can count on one hand each occasion I've consumed ANY alcoholic beverage back to November 2011.

[Birds]

If you're repeatedly geting stuck at say 6 to 7 reps on your final set of 3x8s, whats the best way to get past it?

Brief pause and do the missing reps?

normal break then extra set?

Just add more weight to that set next time?

Or add weight to the previous sets?

Or maybe longer break before final set?

Increase weight and do a 4th set for as many reps as you can. Or do a 4th set of the same weight for as many as you can do. There's no exact equation for it, just do MORE of something heavy. Come back next time and magically discover your 7-8th rep on the 3rd set!

[jangles]

If you're repeatedly geting stuck at say 6 to 7 reps on your final set of 3x8s, whats the best way to get past it?

Brief pause and do the missing reps?

normal break then extra set?

Just add more weight to that set next time?

Or add weight to the previous sets?

Or maybe longer break before final set?

more.

another set in your case.

edit: what birds said.

Edited August 16, 2013 by jangles

[markos]

I spent some time with the US powerlifters that just competed in Tassie.

Eric Lilliebridge had chocolate milk with him 24/7

Brandon Lilly drank 4 litres of it during breakfast, every day he was here

Kirill Sarychev had 40 litres of milk sent to his room when he arrived, I have no idea how he stored it, maybe he just drank it all, he has benched 315kg raw after all

These boys redefined big eaters, it was an eye opener to my crew

[Trozzle]

Surely it can't be good for your body (or at least digestive system) pushing that much through it lol, regardless of whether you're utilising all the calories or not

[No Crust Racing]

At what point do you up the weight on the lower sets if you wanna stick to 3 sets?

[-FIGJAM-]

As said earlier there are two sides to the debate but this is not the place for it

[rev210]

If you're repeatedly geting stuck at say 6 to 7 reps on your final set of 3x8s, whats the best way to get past it?

Brief pause and do the missing reps?

Train heavier 3-5 reps. You will eventually be able to do more reps on that 7 rep weight and you get stronger faster. You can rest your ass off between sets. Lifting very heavy i would wait for my heart rate to return to rest sometimes. You dont have to do that though

Edited August 16, 2013 by rev210

[No Crust Racing]

Some different ideas then.

What do you say Markos?

[markos]

I think most major in the minor shit

[Trozzle]

I think Markos is sick of repeating himself lol