I posted in the last thread, 70kg was my max bench (I only count max for 3-5 reps, not 1) and today I got up to 75 kg for 5 reps!!!
All the benches were occupied, so I asked a dude if we interchange or whatever is the word and he was doing 60kg and I used that as a warm up and felt really light!
My question is:
is a 100kg bench press actually achievable before this year ends for me?
This is my 9th week of training and I started with just the bar

I'm short and 25 lbs. overweight. how do I get in the pants of a /fit/ guy who jogs 30 miles a day for funsies?

>>76675063
faggot

>>76675073
not a fag. I want to bear his children and ensure his bloodline

>>76675083
runners are fags
also, you're clearly a troon

>>76675085
>troons out of nowhere
kek mindbroken. he lifts too.

>>76675097
no, you're the troon. If you were a real woman, you wouldn't ask such dumb shit

>>76675102
>n-no u
you're so fucking insecure. women ask all the time how to get laid by chad, are you really that surprised? i'm not a man into /fit/ness that's why i'm asking. i don't know what goes through the mind of a man let alone one like him

>>76675114
>tranny mad he can't seduce a man
classic

>>76675119
ropeneck you projecting faggot

>>76675008
>is a 100kg bench press actually achievable before this year ends for me?
I don't think so, it's not enough time, unless you're already pretty strong. In my opinion, a 25kg increase in just 3 months is way too much, you'll likely injure yourself. Try to add 1 kg each week, and if your performance takes a hit stay at that weight and work on adding reps, then start adding weight again

>>76675138
I understand, but here's the thing, last week I was "dying" with 70kg. Today I did 75kg. I have been able to increase weight weekly, and sure I might plateau soon...But I haven't yet.
And the fuckhead PT pissed me off because when I asked him if he thought I could do it he said that strength isn't the only thing that matters.

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>>76675146
So try 80kg (with a spotter) and see how that feels. If it feels to easy, ramp up to 85 and repeat until you find your current ceiling, then work on progressive overloading

Just don't wreck yourself trying to lift 100 kg if you haven't done that before

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My pops called yesterday and told me he is getting a heart stent. Anons who had ~70 year old dads who got heart stents, will he be alright?
I'm kinda worried about it and couldn't sleep all night.

>>76675154
For reference, I started with 70 kilos 6 months ago and now I'm at 91 kilos 4 reps 2 sets. Working right now to increase that to 91 kilos 5 reps 3 sets, then I'll be adding weight again

Of course your mileage might vary, there are too many variables.

>>76675174
i don't have any experience with heart stents, but I hope your dad will be alright anon. good luck to him and yourself

>>76675190
>>76675154
I understand. Thank you!

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I've been eating ~10 grapefruits a week for some time now. It tastes great in the morning and evening, and it's very refreshing.
Is it okay or are those full of pesticide?

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>>76675213
Thanks for the wishes, I'm praying too.

>>76675174
Can't generalize, but my GF's father got stents after a heart attack, 7 years ago. No problem so far.
Hopefully your dad will make it just as well. And you'll be there to help him out avoid extra effort for a while.

>>76675289
I am praying for your dad. While praying just now, I got a strong feeling that he was gonna be okay.

I’m a DYEL. I began noticing that my body aches worse and worse every year and I am having trouble standing straight or walking. Since around 2016 I have had pain in my upper back when walking that was caused by rapid weight loss affecting muscle. I’m 35 now. It does feel worse, and I am beginning to be terrified of getting sarcopenia. Should I be worried? Should I start taking this seriously? I don’t have a family or car, and I can get my groceries delivered to me. But I still feel scared.

I’m thinking of adding half an hour of zone 2 cardio after lifts, should I do it immediately or wait a certain amount of time before starting?

>>76675335
wait 27.91 minutes

What’s the difference between weighted sit ups and weighted crunches?

A
Back Squat
Bench Press
Barbell Row
Overhead Press
Rear Delt Machine
Biceps Curl
Standing Calf Raises
Dead hangs
B
Deadlift
Lat Pulldown
Incline Bench Press
Face Pulls
Lateral Raises
Triceps Pushdown
Hanging Leg Raise

3 days a week, is this ok? Can I improve it? My upper arms are lacking (shoulders and biceps) and don't know if I should focus more on those

3 sets of each too and I started adding biceps and lateral raises every day beyond the ones where they're listed just to build more on those

I have significant difficulty with completing work on time and I feel fear of being fired, what do I do?

I am 24 and lost in life, there are careers I want to pursue(medicine, stem, computer shit) but I fear I dont have the money to do it along w not knowing what I exactly want to pursue, what do I do?

>>76675174
All surgeries carry internet risks but a heart Stent is fairly non invasive and routine.
Again, no promises

>>76675816
too much volume.

>>76675848
man up and do things on time.

>>76675854
inform yourself better, what kind of dumb question is that?

>>76675872
>too much volume.
what change

>>76675872
>man up and do things on time
Tried that and I still couldn't get it

>>76675872
The careers are all interesting but I have no motivation to do it.

Why do my legs cramp up when I do pull ups and dips?

>>76676012
Could be a water issue. For assurance at least stretch out your legs and drink as much water throughout the day b4 squats>>76676012

Which leg muscles will bring me stability when lifting things or people?

>>76676071
not legs, spinal erector

>>76676026
Thanks, anon

>>76675881
Full body and volume do not mix. Full body is for noobs, or intermediates going all-in on a few lifts. Do a 4 day upper/lower split or some kind of 5 day split. Anything more than that is very hard on natties for recovery.

>>76676448
What are my 3 day options and how can I turn this into more volume than full body?

How do I start a strength routine, and how do I balance it with cardio?
Id like to do a 3 day split/routine

Ive asked this for the last 2 threads and havent gotten an answer.

>>76676480
Last week on day 3 of my 3 day split I got super sick. Vomiting and diarhhea, so I didnt go to the gym.
I'm finally feeling good enough to go again today. Do I do my missed day 3 or just start over from day 1?

>>76675174
My grandpa has an absolutely insane number of stints. Like they kept telling him "this will be the last time we can operate on your heart" and then as technology kept getting better he kept getting more and more stents. I believe he even has stents inside of stents at this point.

He told me your heart is the best thing to have fucked up. All the best surgeons tend to focus on hearts.

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jus lefted a litchral tonne.
time 'a fye-rup the ole roosy pahn feh me mince

>>76675848
Delegate small tasks to other people if they have that capacity. Use your support system if you have one. See if your boss is willing to work with you and keep organized or take something off your plate in the short term. If your boss is worth two shits as a manager then he should help you bridge the gap as needed

i dont have any machines. do i just do more squats in place of leg press sets? thte routine im following already has stndard bb squat. or should i do lunges with dumbells instead of peg press sets?

Is getting down to 10% body fat even worth it? Seems like it’d be nice to do once just to see what it’s like, but not worth maintaining. You would be only a few pounds from losing it at all times. The self denial would be indefinite.

I ask because I’m at 12% and know I could be beginning a lean bulk right now, but I’m curious what I’d look like at 10%.

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>>76675114
>women ask all the time how to get laid by chad
Ywnbaw
No woman in existence had ever written a sentence like this

I want to progress in calisthenics. Do handstands, back and front levers and the rest. My pullup maxes are 19 normal, weighted pullups 10x45 and 10x45 dips

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Just getting started lifting. What exercises can I replace the ones circled in red with? They suck to do and I hate them. Also I feel like its somewhat unoptimized.