CliqWriter
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You should start taking it pre workout
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You should start taking it pre workout
hawkshockey11
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I don't think that really matters. It takes time to absorb into your muscles and bones. Also as stated above creatine is not lost quickly once in the body, which is why it is suggested that you take a week off from taking it every so often.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
cuevas. PhD.
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Pwo = post/pre? Hehe
1. Pick up a dumbbell, or a 45lb plate.
2. Walk into the kitchen.
3. Smash everything that tastes good.
Ugh, y'all are overthinking gaining muscle. Controversial opinion incoming, but you don't need fancy pre- or intra-workout supplements. Protein powder and creatine. That's really all you need. Don't waste your money elsewhere. If you want something before, consume an apple or some coffee.
cuevas. PhD.
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That's not controversial.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
LOL
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Ab Circle Pro.
both. need that niacin rush 24/7
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy_seed#False_positive_drug_tests
I don't shake or tremble during workouts.
Has it been like this the entire time, or has your body just got used to eating less and you have less of an appetite?
muntersaur
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The ultimate trap exercise for me is farmer's walk with proper farmer's walk handles.
Try snatch grip high pulls or overhead shrugs.
So I decided to change up my Stronglifts routine (which I wont disclose here for fear of backlash) and damn I got such a pump in my arms today. I have really missed this feeling. Dont really get this feeling from the big lifts that SL has you do, at least not me. Hopefully this new routine will work out for me.
So, it might be different for everyone, and I haven't personally tried, but I'm thinking that with the weight I do 3 sets of 5 reps on (where on the last set I couldn't do another rep above 5), if I went to failure on my first set instead of stopping at 5, I could do about 7 reps (failing on the 8th). Does this sound about right? I'm trying to get a ballpark of my 1rm.
Mecha_Infantry
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If only it was that easy
Look at a creatine bottle/packet and it'll direct you what to take.
Just use normal monohydrate
If your trying to say there is no point in working out obliques, go ahead and say that.
I'm trying to return to lifting weights as careful and properly as possible this time, so instead of douchebag responses I'd appreciate a little help. Maybe a source or scientific article or two.
If all you got to give is worthless assholish responses, I'd say as advice to you, that maybe you could find better ways to waste your time instead of wasting mine.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
Made a thread but meh
I'm pretty sure bagels with poppy seeds aren't banned in Canada or from military bases, not to mention opiates are a lot easier on the body than uppers. I don't really give a shit what you do with your body though.
His response was right on. There is no reason to train obliques, especially if you have fat deposits there. Work on Squats, Deadlifts, and Overhead press and your obliques will get a very good workout.
If you are trying to reduce to fat on your obliques, then eat less.
My body has adjusted. In the beginning I was constantly feeling hunger pangs. Going from 4000 cals to 2000 will do that I suppose.
entremet
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The only supplement I use is whey. And I don't even go nuts with that. I vastly prefer real food.
Why would you get backlash lol?
I used to get Isopure from saveonsupplements for my creatine for $30. http://www.saveonsupplements.com/iscreat.html
Good, Bad? Not sure what new stuff is on the market today.
Anton Sugar
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Ah, didn't even think about farmer's walk. We have the apparatus available at my gym, too--thanks.
CliqWriter
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I would do a lot more research before you just start cramming yourself with creatine. A simple google search will give you what you need. Many of the questions you may have others had also, all you have to do is find them. Also, take the type of creatine that suits you. There is more than just mono...
Mono is the best and the cheapest, why would he buy anything else?
http://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/
How many of you here take some sort of after workout shake? I usually just drink chocolate milk and take my creatine but would it be beneficial to drink some huge ass recovery shake? Mainly meaning milk, peanut butter, protein powder, bananas etc. in to a blender..
Off course I eat after working out but it usually takes anywhere between 30-60min or sometimes more before I can prepare a meal.
Off course I eat after working out but it usually takes anywhere between 30-60min or sometimes more before I can prepare a meal.
I'm pretty much exactly what you described, I come home from the gym and have a shake of Whey+milk+banana+peanut butter and have that before preparing my dinner (if it takes a long time). If not I'll have dinner first and the shake afterwards.
Would it be beneficial to have a post-workout drink?
Sure.
Is it required, especially considering you eat within an hour of training anyways?
Not really.
My pre-workout is taken 2-3 hours prior and it's only a 500+ calorie helping of protein, fats and veggies. Sometimes I'll eat a snack bar or a banana between sets but that's more uncommon for me these days. I'll have a small shake or a 8-16oz of milk immediately following my training more often (though not always). Within the hour I have my 1,500+ calorie post-workout meal and that's all I really consider essential. The rest is just a bonus.
While I appreciate the sentiment and remain flattered, the IF post is likely more comprehensive than necessary. I'd rather have an instructional summary of Lyle McDonald's fat loss advice start out the nutrition OP with GOMAD, paleo and IF being summarized afterwards. Much more than that seems unnecessary.
Sure.
Is it required, especially considering you eat within an hour of training anyways?
Not really.
My pre-workout is taken 2-3 hours prior and it's only a 500+ calorie helping of protein, fats and veggies. Sometimes I'll eat a snack bar or a banana between sets but that's more uncommon for me these days. I'll have a small shake or a 8-16oz of milk immediately following my training more often (though not always). Within the hour I have my 1,500+ calorie post-workout meal and that's all I really consider essential. The rest is just a bonus.
You are quite welcome. I hope you can use this information or something similar (paleo or low-carb might work, too) that can inspire a change for the better. You already know it's going to be tough compelling him to make a change, but the endeavor will be worth whatever effort you put in.
While I appreciate the sentiment and remain flattered, the IF post is likely more comprehensive than necessary. I'd rather have an instructional summary of Lyle McDonald's fat loss advice start out the nutrition OP with GOMAD, paleo and IF being summarized afterwards. Much more than that seems unnecessary.
I created this beautiful shake.
Half a cup of ice.
Two scoops of vanilla protein powder.
Half a cup of frozen blueberries.
About 6 or so small cubes of pineapple.
Two scoops of plain yogurt.
Half a cup of 1% milk.
Blend that shit up and taste the nectar of the gods.
It's guaranteed to taste absolutely delicious.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I just fucking pulled 535. Holy shit.
parrotbeak
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Goddamn dude. When are you looking at competing?
Thanks for posting! This is exactly what I needed
Because I'm taking just a little focus off of the big lifts. You know how some of the guys in here are
Daaamn... how light headed were you?
I'm not really worried about fat loss.... I'm fairly skinny as is. I have just never heard that you can get good obliques solely by doing those compound excercises.
Is there some article, research findings or academic source you can link that talks about this?
I've just never been told that working out obliques in isolation is worthless.
Thank you.
Bearded Dudebro
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Please disclose. I've been doing the SL 5x5 and while I like the progression of adding 5lbs each time. It's getting to a point where it doesn't feel feasible to add 5lbs every time. It's like i've gotten to my max, then next time I'm supposed to be able to add 5lbs more? I mean I 'm not even confident on the last day's weight, and now I'm adding 5lbs more? It's like I need to do that same weight more than once, and guage it's difficulty, then decide to move up or not.
cuevas. PhD.
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Are you finishing all the reps of your sets? Why not move up 5 lbs?
parrotbeak
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I'd often end up doing 2 or 3 sessions at the same weight cuz I wasn't completing the 4th or 5th set. If you don't feel like you've done the 5x5 well (perfect form, no rest between reps within a set), stay at that weight. But if it's a mental thing and you did the weight fine but are worried about the number, then you have to look at that. Most people like moving up, but some don't. A common trick is to do your warmups, load your workset and walk away, get a drink of water, get mentally prepared and don't even think about the number on the bar. Get Ronnie screaming in your head LIGHT WEIGHT BABY! Or whatever works for you.
I started going to the gym a couple of months ago thanks to this thread.
I've gotten used to seeing the regulars and today I saw I had never seen before on the bench next to me. He was super skinny and had a little weight on the bar, so while I did my set I watched him out of the corner of my eye while I did my set. Saw the bar go down, and noticed that I did a couple reps and didn't see the bar go back up. I rack real quick and sure enough the dude had pinned himself hardcore on the bench. Ran over and helped him out.
Felt good man.
I've gotten used to seeing the regulars and today I saw I had never seen before on the bench next to me. He was super skinny and had a little weight on the bar, so while I did my set I watched him out of the corner of my eye while I did my set. Saw the bar go down, and noticed that I did a couple reps and didn't see the bar go back up. I rack real quick and sure enough the dude had pinned himself hardcore on the bench. Ran over and helped him out.
Felt good man.
I believe in Starting Strength there is a section about how deadlifts, OHP, and squats work your core. I know from doing them on a regular basis that my obliques hurt the next day.
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