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post 1618413381 10-04-2020, 03:32 PM
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Back in the Gym After 6 Months. Lost Motivation

gyms just reopened here 2 weeks ago after like 6 months and I've gone like 3 times. My lifts have gone to **** and I've put on 20 pounds of fat. Two years of some serious dedication I went from benching 135 to 225x8 and today I could barely do 185 for 3. It's a bit depressing tbh anyone else like this? how to deal with it
post 1618413671 10-04-2020, 03:35 PM
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showing up is 99% of the battle. just get yourself to the gym and worry about it when you get there. chances are, once you're there, you'll fall into your rhythm and do what needs to be done.
when you don't feel like going, just get yourself there. keep putting the work in, have patience, and you will get back. give yourself 90 days to see results.

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post 1618413711 10-04-2020, 03:36 PM
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post 1618413761 10-04-2020, 03:37 PM
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Try a different routine. I was doing an upper lower split before lockdown and lost motivation when gyms reopened. I'm now doing PPL and my motivation is back. I switched out flat bench for incline, dumbell OHP for barbell and Tbar rows for bent over rows so the loss of strength isn't so noticeable as I haven't done those exercises in some time.

It's still depressing as hell not being able to even squat 3 plates yet tho.

Use the mirror for motivation for the weight loss. Good luck brah
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post 1618413941 10-04-2020, 03:39 PM
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you'll get your motivation back once you start to see results/gains
post 1618413991 10-04-2020, 03:40 PM
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I'm there with you. I could do 1x220 lbs bench now i can do 1x130 lbs bench flat.
You just gotta keep going and get a routine going. First 2 weeks are the hardest.
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Originally Posted By Meksiko⏩
lol at 1 plate bench 1rm

I haven't lifted in a year and i could still standing OHP that
if you haven't lifted in a year, then how do you know you can ohp that?
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post 1618414341 10-04-2020, 03:44 PM
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i've had multiple injuries and surgeries through my life.

i don't let that **** hold me back, if anything it pushes me harder when I do get back in the gym.

lol thinking 225x8 is pure dedication wtf, highschoolers bench that. I mean if your in highschool sure.

get off your ass and lift homie. nothing is holding yourself back but your deafest attitude. srs
post 1618414391 10-04-2020, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted By backinthegymbro⏩
I'm there with you. I could do 1x220 lbs bench now i can do 1x130 lbs bench flat.
You just gotta keep going and get a routine going. First 2 weeks are the hardest.
strong username to post correlation lol
post 1618414551 10-04-2020, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted By carcano69⏩
gyms just reopened here 2 weeks ago after like 6 months and I've gone like 3 times. My lifts have gone to **** and I've put on 20 pounds of fat. Two years of some serious dedication I went from benching 135 to 225x8 and today I could barely do 185 for 3. It's a bit depressing tbh anyone else like this? how to deal with it
post a current physique standing against the door.

then lift ****ing hard till end of the year.

then take a picture.

ull surprise yourself srs
post 1618414571 10-04-2020, 03:47 PM
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remember - it's 90% diet. get your diet back to what it was 6 months ago. copy what you did then. examine what you are doing wrong today and change it ASAP.
post 1618415441 10-04-2020, 03:59 PM
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I got back to 100% after a month. You bounce back quickly if you focus on a lot on recovery and diet. Have maybe a few more weeks before lockdown hits again, or maybe it won't and elections will change everything.
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post 1618416911 10-04-2020, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted By Meksiko⏩
Its always the fat kunts bragging about their strength. If you cant lift it lean stfu

If you can't lift 225x20 13% or less BF then stfu. Inb4 you've never been that lean
says the no avi red retard.
post 1618417551 10-04-2020, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted By carcano69⏩
gyms just reopened here 2 weeks ago after like 6 months and I've gone like 3 times. My lifts have gone to **** and I've put on 20 pounds of fat. Two years of some serious dedication I went from benching 135 to 225x8 and today I could barely do 185 for 3. It's a bit depressing tbh anyone else like this? how to deal with it
This( training) should be a LIFETIME pursuit not a short term one, so regroup and get your ass in gear.
All states reopened at different times, so suck it up, like we all did, and execute your new plan.
Good Luck!
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post 1618418061 10-04-2020, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted By Meksiko⏩
Bro, why are you bragging when you'd lose so much size and strength if you cut to a lean bodyfat?

You sound retarded AF. Not everyone wants to be obese
waiting for pics still
post 1618418351 10-04-2020, 04:34 PM
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I never stopped working out but my diet has been complete chit lately and I’ve been partying every night. Felt good at first but I’m starting to look like 170lbs of chewed bubblegum
post 1618418711 10-04-2020, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted By Meksiko⏩
This isn't even about physique, its about you bragging about benching 225 when you're fat
i benched a lot heavier than that when i only weighed 220 lbs but sure.

keep talking like you know me no avi ****ot
post 1618418891 10-04-2020, 04:41 PM
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You’ve just been rotting for 6 months? Lol
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Motivation is horseshhit. It's fleeting. Some days it's there and some days it's not. It's high in the beginner stage when you're seeing rapid/drastic changes but starts to wane when progress hits a plateau.

The real difference maker isDISCIPLINE. Doing that shhit when you really don't feel like it but you do it anyway.
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Originally Posted By Meksiko⏩
Anyone can do bodyweight for reps you fat dumb kunt

Hence my point. You're bragging about lifting a weight that's close to your bodyweight because you're a fat piece of chit. Cut to sub 13%BF and you'd realize how weak you truly are
was almost 2x bw but sure, keep being a no avi ***got im done with your dumbass
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Originally Posted By Unstumpable⏩
You’ve just been rotting for 6 months? Lol
yeah lmao. just been working most of the time, eating like **** and maybe run 2 miles once every 2 weeks
Originally Posted By x-trainer
This( training) should be a LIFETIME pursuit not a short term one, so regroup and get your ass in gear.
All states reopened at different times, so suck it up, like we all did, and execute your new plan.
Good Luck!
Originally Posted By JoeDelts⏩
Motivation is horseshhit. It's fleeting. Some days it's there and some days it's not. It's high in the beginner stage when you're seeing rapid/drastic changes but starts to wane when progress hits a plateau.

The real difference maker isDISCIPLINE. Doing that shhit when you really don't feel like it but you do it anyway.
Originally Posted By BulkingIsHard⏩
I got back to 100% after a month. You bounce back quickly if you focus on a lot on recovery and diet. Have maybe a few more weeks before lockdown hits again, or maybe it won't and elections will change everything.
Originally Posted By littlecaesars59⏩
i've had multiple injuries and surgeries through my life.

i don't let that **** hold me back, if anything it pushes me harder when I do get back in the gym.

lol thinking 225x8 is pure dedication wtf, highschoolers bench that. I mean if your in highschool sure.

get off your ass and lift homie. nothing is holding yourself back but your deafest attitude. srs
Originally Posted By homers54321⏩
you'll get your motivation back once you start to see results/gains
thanks for the motivation brahs will rep once off recharge
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Originally Posted By Meksiko⏩
You're clearly not strong or big if you got everything back in a Month
My county had 2 lockdowns, each approximately 3 months in length with a brief reopening in between. Furthermore, I did weighted bodyweight exercises and ran everyday during the lockdown. You clearly don't lift at all if you find it hard to believe someone can make up 20% of their lost gains within 5 weeks.
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Muscle memory OP. You will be surprised how your body reacts to a month of good discipline and dedication. Its not like starting over AT ALL
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pretty much the same as me. Haven't gone since march, before lockdown i was doing 5x5 with 110kg bench after getting back into the gym 2 week ago i struggled with 80kg for 4 reps lol.

So hard getting back into it but it just takes time to get lifts back up
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Originally Posted By Meksiko⏩
So I'm supposed to just get back a near 700 lb deadlift in a month? Sure thing coach
Yea if you maintain an active lifestyle with a high protein diet and a minimum of soyboy levels of testosterone. Sorry if you're a subhuman male.
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Originally Posted By JoeDelts⏩
Motivation is horseshhit. It's fleeting. Some days it's there and some days it's not. It's high in the beginner stage when you're seeing rapid/drastic changes but starts to wane when progress hits a plateau.

The real difference maker isDISCIPLINE. Doing that shhit when you really don't feel like it but you do it anyway.
Truth! You just have to force yourself to go. Once you're there you'll probably have a good workout. Sundays I usually dread going and have to force myself, but once I'm there I have a great workout and come home happy.
Originally Posted By Ken-O⏩
Muscle memory OP. You will be surprised how your body reacts to a month of good discipline and dedication. Its not like starting over AT ALL
This is true as well. I bet you'll get your strength back faster than you think.
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I'm surprised people didnt lift through COVID... I have adjustable dumbbells (5-70 lbs), a bench, and a barbell and about 200 lbs in plates of mostly 10s and 25s (all super old and rusty). Didn't make any gains during COVID, but strength stayed the same.
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i've been hitting it harder than I ever had for 3 months now when gyms opened. still not back to pre-covid physiquei gained so much fat with the quarantine ****
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