The Weightlifters Thread

[kwebbvols2344]

It's sort of a combo problem. I have chronic issues with the iliotibial band on both sides, so I have regular issues with both hip cramps and swollen knees. I've had a total of about half a year of physical therapy going back over the last four years, so I can usually manage it pretty well with a combination of stretching and tape I use to hold my patella in place when I work out my legs. Still hurts every now and then.

My hips hurt when I squat really deep like that and heavy, I am 25 and it just recently started. Definitely no where near as bad as yours. You are a beast just for squatting with those knee/hip problems. Most people would just use that as an excuse.

 

[bamacheats]

Week 3 on C20. This will be the week that decides if I order the second bottle and complete the full 8 weeks. No significant effects up until this point.

I just recently finished my first bottle. Lost 9 lbs of bad weight and hitting new highs in the gym. I'm gonna try to maintain now with diet.

 

[milohimself]

My hips hurt when I squat really deep like that and heavy, I am 25 and it just recently started. Definitely no where near as bad as yours. You are a beast just for squatting with those knee/hip problems. Most people would just use that as an excuse.

I'm appreciative of it because it forced me into a place where I have to have quality stretches and protective braces and that sort of thing.

 

[Thrasher865]

I just recently finished my first bottle. Lost 9 lbs of bad weight and hitting new highs in the gym. I'm gonna try to maintain now with diet.

I've lost 3 pounds, but I'm still eating 3000+ calories a day, so that's pretty impressive, IMO. I was thinking if I could hit my strength goals, I'd diet with the second bottle, but I don't really feel that I've benefitted too much strength-wise.

I have produced significant gains, but my workout partner (the control), who isn't on any supplements, and eats half as much as I do, is making the exact same strength gains that I am.... it's kinda discouraging. So I'm not willing to attribute any of my gains to the C20.

 

[bamacheats]

I've lost 3 pounds, but I'm still eating 3000+ calories a day, so that's pretty impressive, IMO. I was thinking if I could hit my strength goals, I'd diet with the second bottle, but I don't really feel that I've benefitted too much strength-wise.

I have produced significant gains, but my workout partner (the control), who isn't on any supplements, and eats half as much as I do, is making the exact same strength gains that I am.... it's kinda discouraging. So I'm not willing to attribute any of my gains to the C20.

I don't think it claims to increase strength gains, but it helps to tone. I'm happy now and the only thing I've changed in my diet is no alcohol during the week. I consume about 2700-2800 cal per day and lost the love handles. Now 6'1" 178 lbs prob around 9-10% body fat. I'll check it tomorrow.

 

[Thrasher865]

Nice. I got a caliper from GNC, but it seems my body fat varies from 18% to 24%.... so.... I need to get it checked by someone who knows wtf they're doing.

9-10% is crazy good! congrats! So you done dieting? I wouldn't want to go lower than that.

 

[Thrasher865]

I don't think it claims to increase strength gains, but it helps to tone.

They may not claim it, but all the unverified "logs" on the interwebz got my hopes up. haha

I have noticed some hardening and it seems to help promote fat loss.

 

[n_huffhines]

Pull ups hit most of your upper body

Do y'all do rack chins? What do you think?

 

[kwebbvols2344]

Do y'all do rack chins? What do you think?

I incorporate them, I really like them especially when you have someone who can put plates on you.

 

[golfballs]

I do pull ups every upper body workout

 

[n_huffhines]

I incorporate them, I really like them especially when you have someone who can put plates on you.

I use the smith machine at a height where I can just squat and put the plate in my lap, reach the bar, and prop my legs up on a bench. It's a hassle, but like you said, it's nice with the extra weight.

 

[kwebbvols2344]

I use the smith machine at a height where I can just squat and put the plate in my lap, reach the bar, and prop my legs up on a bench. It's a hassle, but like you said, it's nice with the extra weight.

I do them the same way.

 

[bamacheats]

Nice. I got a caliper from GNC, but it seems my body fat varies from 18% to 24%.... so.... I need to get it checked by someone who knows wtf they're doing.

9-10% is crazy good! congrats! So you done dieting? I wouldn't want to go lower than that.

Mostly genetics. I stayed around 6% until about 25 yrs old. I was raised by a health Nazi mother. It was not always easy as a young kid but it ingrained some good habits I'm happy for now.

 

[Thrasher865]

6% is borderline unhealthy. Especially as a kid.

 

[bamacheats]

6% is borderline unhealthy. Especially as a kid.

Not really. It's pretty common. A lot depends on body type as to what's healthy or not.

 

[chavisut]

I'm gonna be bulking over summer. No beach trip, no care.

 

[kwebbvols2344]

Not really. It's pretty common. A lot depends on body type as to what's healthy or not.

Exactly right, I was very thin growing up, also knew a lot of kids just like that.

 

[kwebbvols2344]

I'm gonna be bulking over summer. No beach trip, no care.

If I did not have a few trips planned I would be the same exact way.

 

[chavisut]

If I did not have a few trips planned I would be the same exact way.

I'm gonna just take it slow and bulk all the way through Jan/Feb.

 

[kwebbvols2344]

I'm gonna just take it slow and bulk all the way through Jan/Feb.

That is the way to go, for someone not on steriods you have to have a longer "bulk" to put on size.

 

[PandamoniumReigns]

I'm -5%. That good?

 

[kwebbvols2344]

Just killed legs, almost puked twice. I love it!

 

[lylsmorr]

3 weeks until I can lift again...the countdown begins

 

[Thrasher865]

3 weeks until I can lift again...the countdown begins

you have surgery?

 

[Thrasher865]

I feel like C20 has increased how sore I am considerably. I didn't lift significantly higher weight this week, and I did the same reps, yet I am soooo sore.