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Melanin_Enriched ;8847042 said:
AP21;8847004 said:
R.D.;8846689 said:
Anybody use a pull up bar at home

funny you say this...i JUST built one and put it in my utility room outside

Pics?

i dont have any but basically its this minus the two bars at the bottom b/c i couldnt find the "cross" pipe fittings at my local Home Depot and wasnt about to go hunting around town for them either...so i improvised a bit

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actaulty looking forward to working out these legs tonight, I don't ever skip leg day, but I never look forward to it though.
 
wmj710;8849749 said:
actaulty looking forward to working out these legs tonight, I don't ever skip leg day, but I never look forward to it though.

Same here, never look foward to it, but for some reason I feel it/like it most once I'm done.
 
AP21;8847062 said:
Melanin_Enriched ;8847042 said:
AP21;8847004 said:
R.D.;8846689 said:
Anybody use a pull up bar at home

funny you say this...i JUST built one and put it in my utility room outside

Pics?

i dont have any but basically its this minus the two bars at the bottom b/c i couldnt find the "cross" pipe fittings at my local Home Depot and wasnt about to go hunting around town for them either...so i improvised a bit

DSC_1268.jpg

Mmmmm
 
AP21;8847062 said:
Melanin_Enriched ;8847042 said:
AP21;8847004 said:
R.D.;8846689 said:
Anybody use a pull up bar at home

funny you say this...i JUST built one and put it in my utility room outside

Pics?

i dont have any but basically its this minus the two bars at the bottom b/c i couldnt find the "cross" pipe fittings at my local Home Depot and wasnt about to go hunting around town for them either...so i improvised a bit

DSC_1268.jpg

Next step is a a belt with what you will attach a kettlebell.

I wont do the same but i ll buy a fixable bar. Time to add pull ups and chin ups on a daily basis
 
Today did my Hill running with my 34 lbs kettlebell for 30 minutes. The afternoon was dedicated to one arm pushups and Kettlebells biceps curls.

Chicken boiling. Time to do some 70.5 lbs kb presses
 
AP21;8858763 said:
@lemzpocalypse, what bicep KB exercises you do?

With a heavy kb: pick a towel. Put it through the kb and Hold both sides of the towel. Then curl it. The nearer the distance between your hand and the kb the harder. Dont forget to inhale, contract your core and lower body before exhaling PROGRESSIVELY and lift.

You can also Grab it by the Horns with your hand then curl.

With a light kettlebell: take it with one hand then curl. When too easy, Orient the bell like a pistol and curl.

 
Damn I have gained 13 lbs since last year. I got back 217 and now I am 230. I have been eating like shit so I know why. Back to veggie plates and no wings wednesday.
 
Guys, question.

What is the ideal way to lose weight as far as exercise, especially if I want to maintain some muscle definition as I drop weight?

I know diet is 80-85% of the battle. I'm just curious to know how I should approach exercise. Stats wise I'm about 5'11 250lbs. I have a big build naturally, even at my heaviest I've always good shoulders, back, chest and arms. I do have more of athletic set of legs (large seat, large thighs etc).

So if my diet is in check, should I focus on cardio (running, soccer, biking, etc) or try to incorporate weights as well?

My reasoning is this; at a caloric deficit, I won't be able to gain muscle because my body is burning energy and muscle is 'expensive' tissue to have. I have about 50-60 pounds before I even think of gaining muscle and filling out. I've dropped 25 lbs from my heaviest and that was through running and keeping my calories in check (about 1900-2000 daily)

I'm looking to hit about 230lbs by 2nd week of June right before summer starts.

With simple cardio, I'll be smaller, but not particularly 'tight', if I add weights, will I be able to maintain some level of tone/tightness (especially around the chest; this is summer and it's gonna be a lot of T-shirts and such) or which I still be pretty 'soft'.

I'd really appreciate some advice and possible workout tips.
 

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