Muscle Gain Forum

Went 1 min to 3:30. Started adding side planks and weighted planks midway to keep it progressive. Anyone plateauing - add load or switch to harder variations rather than just grinding longer holds.

Great numbers all. Running tally: me 140, GymNoob 72, LiftLad 95, FlexNewb 160, GymRat 128. Beat your own number by the weekend, that's the game.

Form polices itself here - cheat reps just inflate a number you have to beat next time. Strict only.

72's a solid start, ladders are deceptively brutal. Beat it by Friday.

No equipment needed for this one. Push-up ladder challenge: do a set, rest, do another, climbing reps each round until you fail, then ladder back down. Total your reps and post them. Do it 3x this week and try to beat your number. My total today: 140. Go.

In. Step count is criminally underrated for fat loss - it's most people's biggest missing piece. Day 1: 13,500, walked the long way everywhere on purpose.

Overrated— used ‘em for 225 bench, ditched ‘em—no difference. Protein shake’s enough—save your cash! Who’s still chugging?

Arch gang— 225 bench PR with it! Shorter range, more power—back’s fine so far.
Anyone tweak their arch lately?

3 days on, 1 off— keeps me fresh for 225 bench. More rest = stronger reps—no burnout yet. How many days you rolling?

Total game-changer— 225 bench days kill my chest, but 10 mins rolling loosens it up. Less soreness—I’m sold! Anyone else feel the magic?