Exactly the opposite for me, since I embraced reverse piramid training or starting with my heaviest set first I have been getting crazy gains. Never going back
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Exactly the opposite for me, since I embraced reverse piramid training or starting with my heaviest set first I have been getting crazy gains. Never going back
The days I do Back, Chest and Shoulders I do big movements such as bench press, shoulder press and deadlifts. However the reason I do extra Bi's and Tri's is that my arms are skinny in comparison to my overall body. As for eating, I don't want to put on too much fat as I have a bit of a belly and bum.
entremet
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For leangains guys, any ideas on huge, post workout meals. Martin mentions that most your calories should come post workout. I've been doing just tons of meat and rice, mexican style.
Ironically, focusing on arms ain't gonna make them bigger by default. As you get strong with the compound movements eat well your arms will get bigger.
I mention this a lot, but someone that can bench 225 or press 140 plus for reps ain't gonna have skinny arms.
Ironically, focusing on arms ain't gonna make them bigger by default. As you get strong with the compound movements eat well your arms will get bigger.
I mention this a lot, but someone that can bench 225 or press 140 plus for reps ain't gonna have skinny arms.
So shall I stop doing Bi's and Tri's workouts
No, just get stronger on your bench and other compound exercises, no reason to drop them.
Isn't a reverse pyramid the same as a regular pyramid?
No, those can be used to improve your compound exercises. Think of it as accessory work, just don't make it your primary workout. That should be your bench/press/whatever.
For example, I do dips and pull-ups at the end of my workout on Monday and Wednesday (Mon: Dips, Wed: Pull-ups) as accessory work to try and improve my bench and press.
entremet
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Add them to end of your main compound work. I like dips and pull ups over curls.
Brolic Gaoler
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Yeah, big but boring will make a man out of you.
Yeah, if you're just doing the bare minimum on the last set, you're not doing the program right.
As for Wendler, here's exactly what he says about it.
Wendler said:
What's suppose to be exactly the opposite? You're still going for rep records at everything you lift in a reverse pyramid cadence, no?
Good luck. I figured the same thing and bought the container of fish oil, poured a tablespoon, stared at it for a long time, then poured the bottle down the drain and went back to the pills ;b
LOL, my mommy made me drink cod liver oil sometimes when I was a kid. If it's on that level of yuck I should able to grit through it. We'll see
FollowSmoke
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Need some advice. Started a diet and P90X today. Main goal is weight loss, but muscle would be nice as well. I'm a VERY busy guy and want to put meal replacement shakes and bars to use. I want the shakes to be pre-made to where I can just grab one and go. I need suggestions on what to buy.
I hear the Quest bars are great. Lots of protein and fiber with little carbs. I also bought a case of Muscle Milk to give it a shot. Anyone have anything better than these two? I hear Quest is really good, but I'm assuming there's something better than Muscle Milk.
I hear the Quest bars are great. Lots of protein and fiber with little carbs. I also bought a case of Muscle Milk to give it a shot. Anyone have anything better than these two? I hear Quest is really good, but I'm assuming there's something better than Muscle Milk.
I would stay away from muscle milk
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...protein-drinks/what-our-tests-found/index.htm
http://stronglifts.com/gomad-first-week-experiences-side-effects/
Cheaper (i'm a dirty poor)! And pills never go down easy for me. I have peristaltic wave problems. This kind of goes for both ends sometimes if you've seen my shitting thread
FollowSmoke
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Christ. Thanks, man.
MrOogieBoogie
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Hey guys, just signed up for the Spartan Race being held here in NY this summer. This is my first marathon of any kind and I'm very excited. I'm already very fit, but I know I'm going to have to step my game up (especially in cardio) if I want to compete in this thing. Training should be grueling!
Speaking of cardio, what's the best way to go about building one's endurance? My lungs give way too quickly, especially in the colder weather, so I can't run for very long outdoors. But I hate treadmills. Any suggestions? Or is the kind of thing where you just keep doing it over and over and eventually your body adapts? I'm just wondering if there are any decent routines to follow to build that stamina besides "just running."
Speaking of cardio, what's the best way to go about building one's endurance? My lungs give way too quickly, especially in the colder weather, so I can't run for very long outdoors. But I hate treadmills. Any suggestions? Or is the kind of thing where you just keep doing it over and over and eventually your body adapts? I'm just wondering if there are any decent routines to follow to build that stamina besides "just running."
I take cod liver oil (I'm sure it's similar to fish oil). It doesn't taste bad at all. I take this:
It's more expensive but I'm not going to go cheap with stuff that I put into my body.
Already ordered, but I ended up getting this (signature fish oil), but off amazon: http://www.barleans.com/fish-oil.asp
Hopefully it's okay.
Hopefully it's okay.
natethegreat409
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I started lifting weights at the gym in the past 3 weeks. I've noticed that when I go, I get extremely exhausted and my muscles become very fatigued to where I struggle with the last set. However, I do not wake up sore the next day. Is this normal, or should I up the weight?
Soreness is not necessarily indicative of progress. Progress is indicative of progress. Are you increasing your lifts and being successful?
natethegreat409
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I went up 5 pounds on each machine this week and did everything as usual. I'm not taking this extremely serious, but I like to think I'm not wasting my time completely.
Carlson's Liquid Fish Oil (Amazon) is the best liquid fish oil I have ever tasted. No fish oil burps, goes down very easy, and there's even a Cod Liver Oil version from the same company that tastes just as good, if not better.
It's what my parents are taking, though I haven't done the math to see if the liquid bottles are more cost effective than pills. It seems to be a bit expensive.
Wouldn't worry about it, then.
I find chocolate milk gives me less gas than regular milk, although I haven't found out why that would be the case. Try it out. Also, remember to space your consumption out, and drink milk with food when you can.
GoingGreen
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Quick question Bro gaf. I've been doing some hardcore low carb diet for months now, and weird question, but is having the low-carb energy drinks okay? Each can has 6g total of sugar [so not much].
Just wanted some thoughts on this as the energy drinks are full of vitamins, etc.
Just wanted some thoughts on this as the energy drinks are full of vitamins, etc.
Don't drink anything with calories while you're trying to lose weight (I've done milk as a meal replacement before, but that's about it).
Sugar will interfere with your diet, and get your vitamins from food, it's not justification to down some nasty yellow chemical cocktail. If you feel you need caffeine, there are zero calorie options available.
I mean, if you really want to do it and it keeps you sane, by all means, six grams of any food is not going to stop your progress, but it's not helping you any.
Francis, just ordered your dip belt for my house.
Slowly but surely I am obtaining everything I would need for a home gym that should last me for a long time. I was paying $102 a month to go to a gym where 80% of my exercises could've been done at home. Not worth it. I froze my membership for a couple months to test this out.
Slowly but surely I am obtaining everything I would need for a home gym that should last me for a long time. I was paying $102 a month to go to a gym where 80% of my exercises could've been done at home. Not worth it. I froze my membership for a couple months to test this out.
Holy shit.
Exactly.
Huge fitness center with basketball courts, swimming, racquetball, cafe, studios, tennis courts, etc. Everything. I only use the gym. And in that, maybe 10% of the equipment.
I used to work there as a trainer, and all the trainers now are nice and take care of the place compared to other, cheaper gyms I tried which were a mess every time I arrived. So I re-joined.
But I always new as soon as I found the means to train at home at nearly the same capacity I would leave ASAP.
parrotbeak
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Don't you get free happy endings from the hot Russian masseuse though? Or is that only that one branch Mully goes to?
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I'm starting to have issues with keeping my wrists straight while doing standing OHP. At heavier weights they always start to bend back on my last couple of reps and when re-racking the bar. I'm worried about the amount of strain that puts on them. Any tips?
Exactly.
Huge fitness center with basketball courts, swimming, racquetball, cafe, studios, tennis courts, etc. Everything. I only use the gym. And in that, maybe 10% of the equipment.
I used to work there as a trainer, and all the trainers now are nice and take care of the place compared to other, cheaper gyms I tried which were a mess every time I arrived. So I re-joined.
But I always new as soon as I found the means to train at home at nearly the same capacity I would leave ASAP.
Sounds like New York Sports Club.
One quarter cup of walnuts apparently provides about half of the daily recommended nutritional intake of omega-3, which is very good.
If you're looking for other nutritional sources, any fish is good, but fish raised in a cold climate are rich in fat. Stuff like Alaskan halibut or sardines. Soybeans and lentils, olive oil, flaxseed (which has tons of fatty acids), and the aforementioned walnuts are great vegetarian sources.
Things like walnuts and flax seeds have different omega 3s than the ones in fish oil. Additionally, they have their fair share of polyunsaturated fats which make's the desirable 1:1 ratio of 03:06 harder to achieve.
You need either wild fish(canned sardines, canned/fresh wild salmon,etc.), fish oil, or to reduce your intake to nil of mostly all vegetable oils(canola,soy,corn,etc.) and remove poultry and pork from your diet while eating just lamb,steak,goat,bison, etc. and grass fed is better but not necessary. The reason for those meats is because they have a better 03:06 ratio than other meats even if kept in a feedlot. This guy Paul Jaminet of the perfect health diet even argues that it's not worth it to spend the extra on grass fed as feedlot cows naturally detox most of the toxins that come from a bad diet.
Lamel
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Alright yeah so it is more about balancing out your 03/06 ratios. gotcha, thank you!
J Tourettes
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How long have you been on it? Do you do chin ups and pull ups as well?
Can't do either yet I'm too heavy. Been on it since august. Just want to add a few things so it's not the same thing every time I lift.
You have a wide variety to choose from with accessory work. There's always curls, pendlay rows, RDLs, tricep work (lying tricep extensions, back extensions, and weighted situps. As for your pull up/chin up dilemma, have you tried negatives?
How are you holding the bar in your hand?
Analytical
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Age: 23
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 161 lbs
Goal: not be skinny fat
Current Training Schedule: none
Current Training Equipment Available: Adjustable weight bench, pair of adjustable dumbbells
Comments: So most of the OP seems to be about exercises that I can't do with dumbbells alone and I can't afford a gym membership right now. Does anyone know of any resources for good dumbbell only exercises?
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 161 lbs
Goal: not be skinny fat
Current Training Schedule: none
Current Training Equipment Available: Adjustable weight bench, pair of adjustable dumbbells
Comments: So most of the OP seems to be about exercises that I can't do with dumbbells alone and I can't afford a gym membership right now. Does anyone know of any resources for good dumbbell only exercises?
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