Recent content by ramnares

Why would you post this in two sections (Weightlifting and Chat)? Also, lose the straps during deadlifts and get some 45 lb plates.

Holy crap gorilla, awesome bench for your weight. Did you follow any bench press programs etc?

Converse for squats and deadlifts. I've seen guys with PL shoes as well, but wayyy too expensive for my taste.

I would say muscle memory may kick in and aid your time back to mass but it would still be agonizingly slow. When I trained for a half-marathon I was around 225. I was able to counteract the massive weight loss by adding a couple protein shakes and extra meals to my diet EVERY DAY. Keep in...

Youtube Dave Tate six-week bench press cure and watch the vids. or just Google it and read what he says - he explains the importance of leg drive as well as the importance of your initial set-up prior to starting your bench.

Might also throw in some lunges, both forward and reverse, in here.

Just an observation, what's with the close grip benching? Close grip emphasizes work on the triceps while a wider grip focuses on chest.

Not a comment on your workout/diet - that black background makes it impossible to read anything you've posted, it's annoying as hell having to highlight everything to be able to read. With diet/workout posted, what's your goal?

Seated calf raises superset with standing calf raise.

If he's a beginner, I would not recommend heavy leg extensions since they can easily lead to knee injury. Keep them in the program but I would switch to high rep/low weight instead.

I don't think it's the manager having some personal ill will, I think the issue was going to the labor board. Management is wary of employees who are sticklers for every rule in the handbook or who appear eager to bring cases against the company. Unfortunately, as everyone else basically...

Several things: 1. Before you think you have a medical condition (as you think in your other thread on this exact same topic), I would have a medical professional (or two) actually check you out and verify this. 2. Not being a hater but wearing tight short and having terrible posture simply...

Couple suggestions after seeing the pic: 1. Diet and train hard. The weight loss / leaner body will definitely change your body image. 2. Work hard on upper back, chest and shoulders. Having a broader chest/back will 'even' out your body appearance. 3. Deadlift - sumo/ wide grip to train...

I think working your legs 2-3 hours a day is accomplishing the exact opposite of what you're trying to achieve. It's a ridiculous situation to be in because you're trying to maintain leg strength while losing leg size. I would almost recommend body weight squats, body weight lunges, lots of...

What are your goals? Are you training for strength? For mass? Cutting? A lot of good advice by the other posters: 1. You're drinking 3 protein shakes - you should be getting most of your nutrition from actual food and the protein shakes used only as a supplement. Like Evan said, you need to...