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All my lifting friends hate on skiing and my ski friends don’t lift. Consider this a gym gabber for skiers, so post pr’s, maxes, tips, and all things lifting
bootspaceJust hit 185 on bench before school today, first time benching over my body weight (182lbs)
how much weight do you do for reps? Start adding on an additional 5 lbs to that each week and track your progress in a notebook. If you use progressive overload, you'll be repping 2 plates at your body weight in no time.
armchair_skierAvg 200lb male can hit those numbers in a couple years of good training
with some Dbol and TRT, absolutely. I've been training pretty consistently for 8 years and I wouldn't make those claims. Maybe for a single rep... but thats a lot different IMO.
Craw_Daddyhow much weight do you do for reps? Start adding on an additional 5 lbs to that each week and track your progress in a notebook. If you use progressive overload, you'll be repping 2 plates at your body weight in no time.
I did 165 for 3 today, and yeah football lifting just started again so ill be benching 1-2 times a week now
bootspaceI did 165 for 3 today, and yeah football lifting just started again so ill be benching 1-2 times a week now
Unless your coach is directing you to stay in that 3 rep range I would drop the weight a bit and do sets in the 8-10 rep range. You’re young enough to benefit from a more hypertrophic focused exercise regimen. Get those newby gains in while you can.
Craw_DaddyUnless your coach is directing you to stay in that 3 rep range I would drop the weight a bit and do sets in the 8-10 rep range. You’re young enough to benefit from a more hypertrophic focused exercise regimen. Get those newby gains in while you can.
i do that when lifting on my own, and it was just our max day today, i think that’s what he’s going to do after this
After years of lifting I finally had to do my first roll of shame while benching today. I was feeling weak going in and just went for an extra rep when I shouldn’t have. It was pretty funny standing up with the bar and having three dudes that ran over to help just staring at me. If you’re ever failing on bench and don’t want to die just calmly lower it to your chest and roll the bar to your legs. Works like a charm.
This thread had me thinking ya'll are superhuman until I realized you were talking pounds not kg. I've been in the gym for maybe 18 months now, originally for ACL rehab, and it's surprisingly fun.
steez_apprenticeI just started but I'm seeing good progress so far for someone at 135
bench - 135
squat - 215
deadlift - 210
would love tips on good ways to gain mass as well
Eat as much as you can, try to make your meals slightly bigger each time and your body will get used to it. I'd recommend trying to keep it fairly healthy, but lifting consistently and eating a shit ton you will gain mass. You do need to be patient though, the rule of thumb is 3,500 additional calories for a single pound of body mass, so it takes time. You'll probably gain some fat as well but I wouldn't sweat it, its far easier to simply overshoot on calories and gain muscle and fat at the same time. If you are struggling to eat enough, you can buy mass gainer shakes that are like 700-1000 calories, you can chug one before bed and they are definitely effective but it kinda sucks after a while ngl.
Don't forget to eat plenty of vegetables and be easy on your joints if you just went up a lot in strength. Lifting is a long game.
VTshredder69I just find it funny that it's what you "used to do"
Like all of a sudden now you lost your strength. I'm guessing you're under 30 which means you have no excuse to give it up.
I moved to a new city where gym prices are exponentially more expensive (particularly anywhere that allows olympic lifting) and took a massive pay cut in the process. Also shifted from having nothing to do in a small town to easy access to all the mountain things (mountain biking, hiking, climbing, etc). So yeah, used to...
(I'm late 30's and the "loss of strength" didn't happen overnight. Just a gradual shift in priorities over the years)
saskskierI moved to a new city where gym prices are exponentially more expensive (particularly anywhere that allows olympic lifting) and took a massive pay cut in the process. Also shifted from having nothing to do in a small town to easy access to all the mountain things (mountain biking, hiking, climbing, etc). So yeah, used to...
(I'm late 30's and the "loss of strength" didn't happen overnight. Just a gradual shift in priorities over the years)
That's fair. I guess i just assume everyone here is young. Lifting gets ten times harder in your 30's. Test goes way down. I havn't hit the TRT Train yet - i'm hoping i have until 40.
VTshredder69That's fair. I guess i just assume everyone here is young. Lifting gets ten times harder in your 30's. Test goes way down. I havn't hit the TRT Train yet - i'm hoping i have until 40.
Is that true about your 30s, is it really that big of an impact? I thought people got Dad bods because their priorities shifted away from the gym and towards work and kids.
STEEZUS_CHRI5TIs that true about your 30s, is it really that big of an impact? I thought people got Dad bods because their priorities shifted away from the gym and towards work and kids.
From what I've heard it's harder to grow muscle the older you get becaause your test levels drop.
I think i jumped the gun with saying 30's - but i know your testosterone diminishes in your 40's much faster than your 30's. That is when a lot of people start to take Testosterone replacement therapy.
I'm in the 30's and having no issues in the gym besides hurting my dumbass by trying to squat too much.
STEEZUS_CHRI5TIs that true about your 30s, is it really that big of an impact? I thought people got Dad bods because their priorities shifted away from the gym and towards work and kids.
I'm sure it's more effort that in your 20's, but ultimately I think it still depends on effort and priorities. I haven't been in a gym in ages, but lost a ton of weight this year because I (mostly) stopped eating like crap and spent my summer biking, running and hiking to distract myself after a bad breakup. I'm at a point where losing some excess weight and improving my cardio is better for the activities I'm into as well as my long term health.
Definitely not saying it's an either/or (cardio vs weights). Both are important, but lifting isn't the priority for me right now.
Looking for advice for gym gains. I’ve been off and on for a couple years now with no real progress. I’m 6’0 145. I mostly need advice on how to stay motivated and gain weight.
NoahsArkLooking for advice for gym gains. I’ve been off and on for a couple years now with no real progress. I’m 6’0 145. I mostly need advice on how to stay motivated and gain weight.
Best way to gain weight is develop a crippling love for beer. Stop using nicotine if you do use it
Seriously though, I get motivated by my back pain going away after working out and the euphoric feeling and complete exhaustion as you leave the gym and feel all the endorphins flowing. Sometimes watching someone do something obviously physically demanding while skiing is good motivation too.
NoahsArkLooking for advice for gym gains. I’ve been off and on for a couple years now with no real progress. I’m 6’0 145. I mostly need advice on how to stay motivated and gain weight.
Set a weight goal and write up a weekly routine. Do that routine for 8 weeks. I can send you some of my routines if you want just message me.
Eat well and work out intensely. Also helps to find or build a playlist that gets you into your workout.
NoahsArkLooking for advice for gym gains. I’ve been off and on for a couple years now with no real progress. I’m 6’0 145. I mostly need advice on how to stay motivated and gain weight.
Liquid calories go down way easier than solid. milkshakes, icecream, smoothies, etc are great for getting a caloric surplus. muffins, and little debbie sweets are packed with calories and aren't very satiating just make sure that you are also getting your protein in and try not to get diabetus. As for motivation... that comes down to your values. You need to have a goal in mind and you need to track your progress in a notebook to see that you are making gains.
