IC Stop Making Excuses and Let's Get Healthy Thread

[iron man1]

5'7" 175

 

[The_Jackal]

6'3 250ish

Do you bench at all?

 

[wmj710]

If you have a nutrition rush store in your city, they have the goat, pb&j protien shakes, and thier water fill station is a good dea as well.

 

[wmj710]

5'8 190 pounds,

 

[leftcoastkev]

If ya'll don't mind me asking what is some of your heights and weights?

5'11" 195lbs

How is 195lbs looking on you, NH. You're kind of at my target weight, obviously I know people have different bodies, but overall would you say 195 on you looks healthy?

Got it. Healthy yeah.

For reference I have typical black genetics...

Long legs, long arms, short torso, shitty calves, but big quads/hams/thighs from religious squatting. I grew up skinny and lanky but eventually got into the gym. I build upper body and thigh mass without a struggle when I put in the effort and eat to grow but calves always been struggle status by comparison.

Overall I'm satisfied with where I'm at. I fill out XL shirts good and finding the right pants takes a lot of trail and error (thighs) with a 34" waist fitting a little loose.

Realistically I'm about 15-16% body fat right now. Outline of a 4 pack but not chiseled.

I would be chiseled if I dropped 5-10lbs (been there before and be wearing ~33" pants). That would put me around 13% body fat, but been bullshittin on diet in the quest to get stronger. Other than calves I'm not out to get too much more muscle other than whatever comes along with getting stronger. I'm cool with it.

 

[its....JOHN B]

5'10 190, target weight 205, I need to come up with a better routine for my legs, my chest, shoulders, and back routines are money and I'm always adding to my workouts and flipping them around for example butterflies I'll do Dumbbells one day the next time I'll use the machine or cables, I'm going to try some stuff from that video playmaker posted as well, but my legs I don't have a good routine, I'll just pick a random day to do leg presses and maybe throw in some calves, I need to come up with a consistent routine so I can pump them up again, I lost a ton of mass in my legs after blowing out my knee multiple times in the past

 

[jniam]

If ya'll don't mind me asking what is some of your heights and weights?

5'11" 195lbs

How is 195lbs looking on you, NH. You're kind of at my target weight, obviously I know people have different bodies, but overall would you say 195 on you looks healthy?

Got it. Healthy yeah.

For reference I have typical black genetics...

Long legs, long arms, short torso, shitty calves, but big quads/hams/thighs from religious squatting. I grew up skinny and lanky but eventually got into the gym. I build upper body and thigh mass without a struggle when I put in the effort and eat to grow but calves always been struggle status by comparison.

Overall I'm satisfied with where I'm at. I fill out XL shirts good and finding the right pants takes a lot of trail and error (thighs) with a 34" waist fitting a little loose.

Realistically I'm about 15-16% body fat right now. Outline of a 4 pack but not chiseled.

I would be chiseled if I dropped 5-10lbs (been there before and be wearing ~33" pants). That would put me around 13% body fat, but been bullshittin on diet in the quest to get stronger. Other than calves I'm not out to get too much more muscle other than whatever comes along with getting stronger. I'm cool with it.

Interesting at the filling out a XL shirt. I'm at 246 right now and wear an XL shirt. My pants are 38. Man o man, I know the struggle of finding well fitting pants. You get the waist to fit, but then the thighs are a bit too tight, but then the knees down are a bit baggy.

I have Nigerian genes, similar to AA genes I would think.

I have long legs, I guess long arms as well. Shortish torso. My thighs are massive, but I have a good upper body frame (broad shoulders, good traps, large triceps, good chest shape). My physique has a lot of potential. I just have to stick with the new lifestyle eating habits and when I drop weight I'll start picking up the weights. One day at a time.

See I've always been on the bigger side. It seems like you were skinny then filled out.

My goal is 230lbs by first week of June. From there I'll evaluate.

 

[LEMZIMUS_RAMSEY]

If ya'll don't mind me asking what is some of your heights and weights?

5'11" 195lbs

How is 195lbs looking on you, NH. You're kind of at my target weight, obviously I know people have different bodies, but overall would you say 195 on you looks healthy?

Bruh, dont LOOK HEALTHY. BE HEALTHY. BE STRONG. BE POWERFULL. HAVE SOME ENDURANCE. 90% of the time when younhave compiled all these aspects to a good level your body will be in good shape.

The less Ive chased gains and cutting, the more Ive found there. By what? Power and endurance.

Do as @Mastery said, deadlift then go to the treadmill. Add it some healthy food and proper streching/Resting and you will gains will come along Definition, power and endurance.

 

[LEMZIMUS_RAMSEY]

If ya'll don't mind me asking what is some of your heights and weights?

5'11" 195lbs

How is 195lbs looking on you, NH. You're kind of at my target weight, obviously I know people have different bodies, but overall would you say 195 on you looks healthy?

Got it. Healthy yeah.

For reference I have typical black genetics...

Long legs, long arms, short torso, shitty calves, but big quads/hams/thighs from religious squatting. I grew up skinny and lanky but eventually got into the gym. I build upper body and thigh mass without a struggle when I put in the effort and eat to grow but calves always been struggle status by comparison.

Overall I'm satisfied with where I'm at. I fill out XL shirts good and finding the right pants takes a lot of trail and error (thighs) with a 34" waist fitting a little loose.

Realistically I'm about 15-16% body fat right now. Outline of a 4 pack but not chiseled.

I would be chiseled if I dropped 5-10lbs (been there before and be wearing ~33" pants). That would put me around 13% body fat, but been bullshittin on diet in the quest to get stronger. Other than calves I'm not out to get too much more muscle other than whatever comes along with getting stronger. I'm cool with it.

Interesting at the filling out a XL shirt. I'm at 246 right now and wear an XL shirt. My pants are 38. Man o man, I know the struggle of finding well fitting pants. You get the waist to fit, but then the thighs are a bit too tight, but then the knees down are a bit baggy.

I have Nigerian genes, similar to AA genes I would think.

I have long legs, I guess long arms as well. Shortish torso. My thighs are massive, but I have a good upper body frame (broad shoulders, good traps, large triceps, good chest shape). My physique has a lot of potential. I just have to stick with the new lifestyle eating habits and when I drop weight I'll start picking up the weights. One day at a time.

See I've always been on the bigger side. It seems like you were skinny then filled out.

My goal is 230lbs by first week of June. From there I'll evaluate.

Imo be obsessed by your Performances. Your body is THE REPRESENTATION OF YOUR PERFORMANCES AND EATING HABITS.

Usuallay. Look at an Athlete. They doesnt care about shape and weight. Their body is chaped for their performances goals.

Your body has its gentic Limit, your performances Limit are farther from there. If you get that mindset you will always progress trainong wise.

You can do 20 chinup in a row. Good. What about attaining that with a weight vest? And then what what about attaining that with a weighted belt? And what about doing that with a weighted belt after pushups?

See there is always something to do performance wise. And when you meet a Limit, usually it means that you lack a certain exercise that will make you break that Limit.

 

[Recaptimus_Prime360]

6'3 250ish

Do you bench at all?

Indeed I do

 

[jniam]

If ya'll don't mind me asking what is some of your heights and weights?

5'11" 195lbs

How is 195lbs looking on you, NH. You're kind of at my target weight, obviously I know people have different bodies, but overall would you say 195 on you looks healthy?

Got it. Healthy yeah.

For reference I have typical black genetics...

Long legs, long arms, short torso, shitty calves, but big quads/hams/thighs from religious squatting. I grew up skinny and lanky but eventually got into the gym. I build upper body and thigh mass without a struggle when I put in the effort and eat to grow but calves always been struggle status by comparison.

Overall I'm satisfied with where I'm at. I fill out XL shirts good and finding the right pants takes a lot of trail and error (thighs) with a 34" waist fitting a little loose.

Realistically I'm about 15-16% body fat right now. Outline of a 4 pack but not chiseled.

I would be chiseled if I dropped 5-10lbs (been there before and be wearing ~33" pants). That would put me around 13% body fat, but been bullshittin on diet in the quest to get stronger. Other than calves I'm not out to get too much more muscle other than whatever comes along with getting stronger. I'm cool with it.

Interesting at the filling out a XL shirt. I'm at 246 right now and wear an XL shirt. My pants are 38. Man o man, I know the struggle of finding well fitting pants. You get the waist to fit, but then the thighs are a bit too tight, but then the knees down are a bit baggy.

I have Nigerian genes, similar to AA genes I would think.

I have long legs, I guess long arms as well. Shortish torso. My thighs are massive, but I have a good upper body frame (broad shoulders, good traps, large triceps, good chest shape). My physique has a lot of potential. I just have to stick with the new lifestyle eating habits and when I drop weight I'll start picking up the weights. One day at a time.

See I've always been on the bigger side. It seems like you were skinny then filled out.

My goal is 230lbs by first week of June. From there I'll evaluate.

Imo be obsessed by your Performances. Your body is THE REPRESENTATION OF YOUR PERFORMANCES AND EATING HABITS.

Usuallay. Look at an Athlete. They doesnt care about shape and weight. Their body is chaped for their performances goals.

Your body has its gentic Limit, your performances Limit are farther from there. If you get that mindset you will always progress trainong wise.

You can do 20 chinup in a row. Good. What about attaining that with a weight vest? And then what what about attaining that with a weighted belt? And what about doing that with a weighted belt after pushups?

See there is always something to do performance wise. And when you meet a Limit, usually it means that you lack a certain exercise that will make you break that Limit.

Right now I'm just playing soccer and running. When I get to 225-230ish, I'll start throwing in weights and a more complete routine. Right now, just getting into the habit of eating well and getting regular exercise before I complicate my routine. Setting the foundation down right now.

 

[LEMZIMUS_RAMSEY]

If ya'll don't mind me asking what is some of your heights and weights?

5'11" 195lbs

How is 195lbs looking on you, NH. You're kind of at my target weight, obviously I know people have different bodies, but overall would you say 195 on you looks healthy?

Got it. Healthy yeah.

For reference I have typical black genetics...

Long legs, long arms, short torso, shitty calves, but big quads/hams/thighs from religious squatting. I grew up skinny and lanky but eventually got into the gym. I build upper body and thigh mass without a struggle when I put in the effort and eat to grow but calves always been struggle status by comparison.

Overall I'm satisfied with where I'm at. I fill out XL shirts good and finding the right pants takes a lot of trail and error (thighs) with a 34" waist fitting a little loose.

Realistically I'm about 15-16% body fat right now. Outline of a 4 pack but not chiseled.

I would be chiseled if I dropped 5-10lbs (been there before and be wearing ~33" pants). That would put me around 13% body fat, but been bullshittin on diet in the quest to get stronger. Other than calves I'm not out to get too much more muscle other than whatever comes along with getting stronger. I'm cool with it.

Interesting at the filling out a XL shirt. I'm at 246 right now and wear an XL shirt. My pants are 38. Man o man, I know the struggle of finding well fitting pants. You get the waist to fit, but then the thighs are a bit too tight, but then the knees down are a bit baggy.

I have Nigerian genes, similar to AA genes I would think.

I have long legs, I guess long arms as well. Shortish torso. My thighs are massive, but I have a good upper body frame (broad shoulders, good traps, large triceps, good chest shape). My physique has a lot of potential. I just have to stick with the new lifestyle eating habits and when I drop weight I'll start picking up the weights. One day at a time.

See I've always been on the bigger side. It seems like you were skinny then filled out.

My goal is 230lbs by first week of June. From there I'll evaluate.

Imo be obsessed by your Performances. Your body is THE REPRESENTATION OF YOUR PERFORMANCES AND EATING HABITS.

Usuallay. Look at an Athlete. They doesnt care about shape and weight. Their body is chaped for their performances goals.

Your body has its gentic Limit, your performances Limit are farther from there. If you get that mindset you will always progress trainong wise.

You can do 20 chinup in a row. Good. What about attaining that with a weight vest? And then what what about attaining that with a weighted belt? And what about doing that with a weighted belt after pushups?

See there is always something to do performance wise. And when you meet a Limit, usually it means that you lack a certain exercise that will make you break that Limit.

Right now I'm just playing soccer and running. When I get to 225-230ish, I'll start throwing in weights and a more complete routine. Right now, just getting into the habit of eating well and getting regular exercise before I complicate my routine. Setting the foundation down right now.

The complete foundation is cardio and weight lifting. Look at Christiano Ronaldo if you are a soccer fan. He is accomplished

 

[R.D.]

I use to work with this Spanish nigga, he used to stay saying Ronaldo a faggot

Go Messi

 

[jniam]

If ya'll don't mind me asking what is some of your heights and weights?

5'11" 195lbs

How is 195lbs looking on you, NH. You're kind of at my target weight, obviously I know people have different bodies, but overall would you say 195 on you looks healthy?

Got it. Healthy yeah.

For reference I have typical black genetics...

Long legs, long arms, short torso, shitty calves, but big quads/hams/thighs from religious squatting. I grew up skinny and lanky but eventually got into the gym. I build upper body and thigh mass without a struggle when I put in the effort and eat to grow but calves always been struggle status by comparison.

Overall I'm satisfied with where I'm at. I fill out XL shirts good and finding the right pants takes a lot of trail and error (thighs) with a 34" waist fitting a little loose.

Realistically I'm about 15-16% body fat right now. Outline of a 4 pack but not chiseled.

I would be chiseled if I dropped 5-10lbs (been there before and be wearing ~33" pants). That would put me around 13% body fat, but been bullshittin on diet in the quest to get stronger. Other than calves I'm not out to get too much more muscle other than whatever comes along with getting stronger. I'm cool with it.

Interesting at the filling out a XL shirt. I'm at 246 right now and wear an XL shirt. My pants are 38. Man o man, I know the struggle of finding well fitting pants. You get the waist to fit, but then the thighs are a bit too tight, but then the knees down are a bit baggy.

I have Nigerian genes, similar to AA genes I would think.

I have long legs, I guess long arms as well. Shortish torso. My thighs are massive, but I have a good upper body frame (broad shoulders, good traps, large triceps, good chest shape). My physique has a lot of potential. I just have to stick with the new lifestyle eating habits and when I drop weight I'll start picking up the weights. One day at a time.

See I've always been on the bigger side. It seems like you were skinny then filled out.

My goal is 230lbs by first week of June. From there I'll evaluate.

Imo be obsessed by your Performances. Your body is THE REPRESENTATION OF YOUR PERFORMANCES AND EATING HABITS.

Usuallay. Look at an Athlete. They doesnt care about shape and weight. Their body is chaped for their performances goals.

Your body has its gentic Limit, your performances Limit are farther from there. If you get that mindset you will always progress trainong wise.

You can do 20 chinup in a row. Good. What about attaining that with a weight vest? And then what what about attaining that with a weighted belt? And what about doing that with a weighted belt after pushups?

See there is always something to do performance wise. And when you meet a Limit, usually it means that you lack a certain exercise that will make you break that Limit.

Right now I'm just playing soccer and running. When I get to 225-230ish, I'll start throwing in weights and a more complete routine. Right now, just getting into the habit of eating well and getting regular exercise before I complicate my routine. Setting the foundation down right now.

The complete foundation is cardio and weight lifting. Look at Christiano Ronaldo if you are a soccer fan. He is accomplished

Definitely, but I'm tight on time now. Running is much easier. By summer I'll have a better schedule.

 

[T. Sanford]

I am a motivated person. I trained my mental to become one but a compliment will go miles away. My home girl ascended my inner ego Friday night but I kept it humble on the outside. I told her that I had to prepare my playlist for gym later on Friday night. She was surprised & asked "You workout? Send me an ab picture".........Before the body transition, I would've said that I can't right now, my body is still under construction & the bird hasn't left the nest lol. But NOW, I send my pictures to chicks with no hesitation. I told her that I've been working out faithfully for a year (4-5 days a week) then I sent her a picture at her request. She was like "My my my lol Damnnnnnn!!!! I didn't know you had it like that" lol. That compliment right there made me go hard in the gym Friday & last night. When I was done, it felt like I worked 12 hours at a steel plant. I'm going to keep that work ethic, that little boost is all I needed

 

[its....JOHN B]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnsHn5qbZZg

Trying this with deadlifts now, even at a lighter weight I find it difficult to maintain that grip like I'm trying to pull the bar apart

 

[Alpha_Ambition]

brush with planet fitness when you cancel LOL they gonna get you. It took an act of god to get them to cancel. They said if you within 30 miles of another one (I moved) you can't cancel I'm like maaaannnn.... Fam they wanted me to come back in and sign documents instead of just cancelling. I didn't have time so I found a company online that does it for $30. I paid them and I thought I got hustled and they email me back like 4 weeks saying to pay a couple months I didn't pay when I switched cards at my bank. Paid that shit then it was cancelled SMH. ( I paid on the PF website FYI).

 

[CeLLaR-DooR]

I wanna put on some weight for Ibiza in August (Bob's stag so his whole team is comin', plus my niggas and anothe3 group equals about 30 gym niggas) but ahh man I love an excuse so much.

I need help

 

[wmj710]

Rest day was needed but not enjoyed, looking forward to tonight's workout.

 

[LEMZIMUS_RAMSEY]

Today treadmill

61 lbs kb pushups and chin ups

Handstand pushups

61 lbs kb sidestep Cleans

Kb side opposite side Swing then clean