Threw in flat dumbell bench on chest days for the past two weeks and my damn chest has been on fire
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Good gym ratchet shyt.
The gym is the one place I’m here for all the audio ratchet foolishness. All of it
That lil dude is strange but he makes some damn good music to rep out to.
dora_da_destroyer
Master Baker
you men can be such babies over pain 
i gotta be in pain for damn near two weeks before i decide it might be time to see a doctor, nikka hurt his foot jumping rope and now it's code red out this bytch
i gotta be in pain for damn near two weeks before i decide it might be time to see a doctor, nikka hurt his foot jumping rope and now it's code red out this bytch
Waterproof
Warrior Lifestyle
Had to bring it down a notch, still feeling effects of a old injury, 2 years ago I was on the Overhead Tricep Extension Machine and my last set it was between 170-180 pounds around the third rep I felt a slight tear on my Lateral Head Triceps Brachii, I felt sick and I was in alot of Pain, couldn't even Pushdown 10 pounds, so I worked around my injury and still trained, I let it heal on it's on. The injury still gives me problem time from time
So today I set the incline to 45° Angle put on my Elbow Sleeves grabbed the 60 pound dumbbells and started to do Dumbell Incline Skull Crushers started repping out 12 reps felt a little tightness where my old injury is at, 2nd set same thing, my 3rd set after it started to burn a little, I backed off and didn't do my 4th set
The area is sore so I'm going to ease back a little on the heavy skull crushers for a bit
So today I set the incline to 45° Angle put on my Elbow Sleeves grabbed the 60 pound dumbbells and started to do Dumbell Incline Skull Crushers started repping out 12 reps felt a little tightness where my old injury is at, 2nd set same thing, my 3rd set after it started to burn a little, I backed off and didn't do my 4th set
The area is sore so I'm going to ease back a little on the heavy skull crushers for a bit
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Waterproof
Warrior Lifestyle
Here you go ladies, when it's that time of the month
Here's what you need to know...
You work hard each and every time you hit the gym. You give 100% effort and make sure that you eat right. You think you're doing everything right, but could there be something you aren't even aware of diminishing your results?
Each and every day, your hormones control you. You're well aware that testosterone, the male predominant sex hormone, is responsible for making men more muscular, strong, and aggressive. But what about your hormones?
As a woman, each month your body goes through a series of events known as the female menstrual cycle. What most women don't realize, however, is the influence this cycle can have on your metabolic state and training results.
Let's look more closely at this issue and explain what's going on. The good news is once you understand the ramifications of these hormones, you can cater your program to overcome them and even take advantage of them to further your training results.
The Follicular Phase: Eat Carbs and Train Harder
When it comes to your workout sessions, the follicular phase – including the ovulation period – is when you should focus on progress.
This phase is characterized by a higher tolerance for pain, the highest maximum voluntary force generation capacity, as well as increasing levels of endurance. Your body will also be more prone to utilizing muscle glycogen to fuel exercise during this stage, making high-carb workout nutrition critical.
To add to this, your insulin sensitivity levels will be higher during this phase, so focus on higher carb phases or refeeds during intense, carb-depleting workouts. Your body will be more prone to using those carbs to fuel muscle gains.
These intense workouts, coupled with metabolism-enhancing refeeds, will also help to counteract the decline in your resting metabolic rate that takes place during this time. One study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition noted that basal metabolic rate decreased during menstruation and then proceeded to decline to its lowest point one week before ovulation took place.
The Ovulation Phase: Go for a PR!
During ovulation, your strength levels will still be high and you may notice the highest sheer force generation capacity during this phase. If you want to set a PR, now is the time to try. One study published in the Journal of Physiologynoted that ovulating women showed an 11% increase in both quadriceps as well as handgrip strength.
Take note, though, that you may also be at a higher risk of injury. As estrogen skyrockets to its highest point during this phase, it can impact collagen metabolism and also influence your neuromuscular control. It was noted in the American Journal of Sports Medicinethat anterior cruciate ligament injury rates are four to eight times higher during this point in the cycle than in all other phases.
So train hard at this time, but be especially careful about using good form and being mindful of fatigue build-up.
Your metabolism will also be starting to climb at this point, so if you're feeling a little extra hungry, understand that this may very well be why. Consider adding a few more calories to your diet to fuel this increase, but get those calories from a balanced mix of proteins, carbs, and fats as your insulin sensitivity is starting to decline.
The Luteal Phase: Back Off on Lifting Intensity and Lose Fat
Ever have workouts where it seems your body is just fighting you every step of the way? If so, chances are good it's happening during your luteal phase.
During the luteal phase, with your body temperature higher than normal, you'll experience higher cardiovascular strain and a decrease in time to exhaustion. In addition to this, you may be retaining excess water weight due to PMS, making it more uncomfortable to perform very intense sprint-like activities.
Your body will also rely more heavily on fat as a fuel source during the luteal phase instead of muscle glycogen. Doing workouts that can utilize fat as fuel is a wise move.
This all points to utilizing lower-intensity cardio training coupled with moderate intensity strength work. For those suffering from very high fatigue and discomfort, yoga may be the route to go as studies suggest it may help lessen the severity and duration of PMS symptoms.
Metabolically, your body will be at its peak during this time. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutritionsuggests your metabolism will be humming along about 7.7% higher than normal, and you'll also experience a greater thermic effect from food as your body will burn more calories digesting than it normally does.
One thing you want to watch out for in this phase, however, is your craving for high carbohydrate foods. Your serotonin production will be lower, and that can promote a poor mood and irritability. Your instinct will be to eat more carbs as they cause a rapid release of serotonin, instantly providing a mood boost and natural high.
However, due to your insulin sensitivity now being at its lowest point and the fact you'll be lowering the intensity of your workouts due to your high fatigability, you need to keep your carb intake under control.
With the higher metabolic rate and more moderate-paced exercise training, this is a prime time to opt for a lower carb, lower calorie phase to kick-start fat burning. Some women may also report feeling nauseated during this time due to PMS symptoms, so the decrease in food intake may be quite welcomed.
To help offset the decline in serotonin and calm those cravings for carbs, consider supplementing with tryptophan or eating foods rich in this amino acid such as turkey, skim milk, soybeans, or pumpkin seeds as they can help produce a natural spike in this neurotransmitter precursor.
Here's what you need to know...
- The menstrual cycle has a huge influence on a female's metabolic state and training results.
- The follicular phase is when women should focus on progress. It's characterized by a higher tolerance for pain and increasing levels of endurance.
- Insulin sensitivity is higher during the follicular phase. Her body will be more prone to using carbs to fuel muscle gains.
- During ovulation, high estrogen levels can make women more prone to injury.
- During the luteal phase, the female body will rely more on fat as a fuel source.
You work hard each and every time you hit the gym. You give 100% effort and make sure that you eat right. You think you're doing everything right, but could there be something you aren't even aware of diminishing your results?
Each and every day, your hormones control you. You're well aware that testosterone, the male predominant sex hormone, is responsible for making men more muscular, strong, and aggressive. But what about your hormones?
As a woman, each month your body goes through a series of events known as the female menstrual cycle. What most women don't realize, however, is the influence this cycle can have on your metabolic state and training results.
Let's look more closely at this issue and explain what's going on. The good news is once you understand the ramifications of these hormones, you can cater your program to overcome them and even take advantage of them to further your training results.
The Follicular Phase: Eat Carbs and Train Harder
When it comes to your workout sessions, the follicular phase – including the ovulation period – is when you should focus on progress.
This phase is characterized by a higher tolerance for pain, the highest maximum voluntary force generation capacity, as well as increasing levels of endurance. Your body will also be more prone to utilizing muscle glycogen to fuel exercise during this stage, making high-carb workout nutrition critical.
To add to this, your insulin sensitivity levels will be higher during this phase, so focus on higher carb phases or refeeds during intense, carb-depleting workouts. Your body will be more prone to using those carbs to fuel muscle gains.
These intense workouts, coupled with metabolism-enhancing refeeds, will also help to counteract the decline in your resting metabolic rate that takes place during this time. One study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition noted that basal metabolic rate decreased during menstruation and then proceeded to decline to its lowest point one week before ovulation took place.
The Ovulation Phase: Go for a PR!
During ovulation, your strength levels will still be high and you may notice the highest sheer force generation capacity during this phase. If you want to set a PR, now is the time to try. One study published in the Journal of Physiologynoted that ovulating women showed an 11% increase in both quadriceps as well as handgrip strength.
Take note, though, that you may also be at a higher risk of injury. As estrogen skyrockets to its highest point during this phase, it can impact collagen metabolism and also influence your neuromuscular control. It was noted in the American Journal of Sports Medicinethat anterior cruciate ligament injury rates are four to eight times higher during this point in the cycle than in all other phases.
So train hard at this time, but be especially careful about using good form and being mindful of fatigue build-up.
Your metabolism will also be starting to climb at this point, so if you're feeling a little extra hungry, understand that this may very well be why. Consider adding a few more calories to your diet to fuel this increase, but get those calories from a balanced mix of proteins, carbs, and fats as your insulin sensitivity is starting to decline.
The Luteal Phase: Back Off on Lifting Intensity and Lose Fat
Ever have workouts where it seems your body is just fighting you every step of the way? If so, chances are good it's happening during your luteal phase.
During the luteal phase, with your body temperature higher than normal, you'll experience higher cardiovascular strain and a decrease in time to exhaustion. In addition to this, you may be retaining excess water weight due to PMS, making it more uncomfortable to perform very intense sprint-like activities.
Your body will also rely more heavily on fat as a fuel source during the luteal phase instead of muscle glycogen. Doing workouts that can utilize fat as fuel is a wise move.
This all points to utilizing lower-intensity cardio training coupled with moderate intensity strength work. For those suffering from very high fatigue and discomfort, yoga may be the route to go as studies suggest it may help lessen the severity and duration of PMS symptoms.
Metabolically, your body will be at its peak during this time. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutritionsuggests your metabolism will be humming along about 7.7% higher than normal, and you'll also experience a greater thermic effect from food as your body will burn more calories digesting than it normally does.
One thing you want to watch out for in this phase, however, is your craving for high carbohydrate foods. Your serotonin production will be lower, and that can promote a poor mood and irritability. Your instinct will be to eat more carbs as they cause a rapid release of serotonin, instantly providing a mood boost and natural high.
However, due to your insulin sensitivity now being at its lowest point and the fact you'll be lowering the intensity of your workouts due to your high fatigability, you need to keep your carb intake under control.
With the higher metabolic rate and more moderate-paced exercise training, this is a prime time to opt for a lower carb, lower calorie phase to kick-start fat burning. Some women may also report feeling nauseated during this time due to PMS symptoms, so the decrease in food intake may be quite welcomed.
To help offset the decline in serotonin and calm those cravings for carbs, consider supplementing with tryptophan or eating foods rich in this amino acid such as turkey, skim milk, soybeans, or pumpkin seeds as they can help produce a natural spike in this neurotransmitter precursor.
AquaCityBoy
Veteran
you men can be such babies over pain
i gotta be in pain for damn near two weeks before i decide it might be time to see a doctor, nikka hurt his foot jumping rope and now it's code red out this bytch
Risk further injury, brehettes.
AquaCityBoy
Veteran
Good gym ratchet shyt.
Tekashi 6ix9ine is a weirdo Messican pedophile fakkit
But damn if his shyt don't go hard in the gym tho.
dora_da_destroyer
Master Baker
I dont do things to exacerbate pain, but I’ll admit I’m black as hell when it comes to the doctor, I gotta have some severe shyt going on to motivate me to see one
Man honestly if I take that much time off I would do a hard deload or scale back my workouts just to get back into the routine of things.
Bunchy Carter
I'll Take The Money Over The Honey
More of a nutritional thought:
almond milk is
Yeah almond milk is good.
I use the vanilla flavored almond milk in my oatmeal and when I make smoothies.
Your rise to full bro is almost completeyou men can be such babies over pain
i gotta be in pain for damn near two weeks before i decide it might be time to see a doctor, nikka hurt his foot jumping rope and now it's code red out this bytch
Yeah that’s what I did. Still got Doms though
Bunchy Carter
I'll Take The Money Over The Honey
dora_da_destroyer
Master Baker
i'm stuck going to a trade show for my company, really hate messing up my workout schedule for work travel 
