Weight Lifting techniques and tips

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Hey - I would love to know how much you guys think I weigh in the above pics. I’m 6’3”. Don’t be afraid to guess high or guess low - I’m genuinely interested in what you think I weigh. I think this will be educational for the group. I’ll post my weight after a few of you chime in. I’m in the red shorts. Thanks!

 

165lbs

 

185lbs, and lean AF.

 

You guys are pretty good. I’m 167 on stage. I dieted down to 164 the week before the show and put on three pounds from carbing up the last week.

 

Walk around weight around 190?

 

I started prep at 186 but I won’t let myself get that big again. I’m going to try and stay sub 175 this time. We’ll see how things go.

 

I'm just under 190 at 5 10", my fighting weight is 180. I'd probably have to get around 165 to get in stage but I would probably look a lot bigger. It is truly an illusion. These days it's a win if I can see my abs.

 

You guys are all super lean. I walk around at 6’6” 265lbs…lol. I graduated HS at 185lbs and never lifted weights until that first summer. I gained 40lbs in 4 months and never looked back. I fell in love with power, and every time I lose weight, I lose too much strength in the process, and so I have stayed around 260lbs for the last 15 years. However, in the my early 50’s now, and probably need to consider tapering down.

 

Andre the Giant

 

Very well done Scott.
You look very ripped from the back especially; and that's an extremely hard body part to loose the last bit of fat from.
You were a very clear number 2 and much better toned than number 3.
Number 1 is the darker genbtleman on the left I suppose.
That height difference is almost too much to overcome. You would need to add 30 pounds of muscle to your frame to do so.
Still, broad shoulders, defined arms, nice vtaper. Complete package.
Respect!

 

Do what feels right to your joints. No need to taper down if this is your 'set point' weight.
Yes heavy weights put a strain on your body.
But listen closely and some individuals can still be insanely strong in their 50's.

Genetics are the biggest part.
Screw that dogmna "hard work beats talent crap". it has zero to do with body building / powerlifting. Zero.
I've seen kids/youg guys walk into the guym for the frist tiome and walk out an hour later as if they have been lifting for 20 years or so.
There will always be freaks/genetic wonders that build strength/muscle like no other. You can not outwork that.
Simply have a look at a teenager Jay Cutler or Ronnie Coleman.
They looked like professional body builders after 1 year of going to the gym.
I've know several powerlifters who were able to bench press 300lbs the first time they even tried the bench press in their life!

That's not to say we can dramatically alter the way we look/strength.
But there are simply limits we all have; it's just that some have much higher limits then others.
Simply enjoy the ride, love the challenge and stay healthy.

 

Talent will always beat hard work, unless that talent does not work hard.

That's true in life, in body building, and just about everything in between.

 

You are correct, being tall means the bar to to travel a longer distance and you are at a disadvantageous position.
Dumbells are often a more ‘ safer’ alternative then the bar as dumbells give you a bit more mobility.

If you struggle with your bench you could try pauze reps as the bottom. A technique often used by powerlifters to increase pec explosiveness and motor unit recruitment. Or try one and a half reps to emphasize the bottom part.

 

Keeping this thread alive....
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Can not recommend this app enough.
(knowing what kind of a **** I can be sometimes, it's quite a thing! lol)

 

I have been an athlete all my life. I began lifting weights at 18. I have never stopped. Work out every day. Am on a strict eating regime ( no carbs, lots of protein, no junk, lots of seeds, nuts and healthy oils- avocado, olive oil) My weight has always been 180 lbs. I turned 69 in April. Image Unavailable, Please Login