This is probably the exact reason there are women's only versions of a few of the local gyms around where I live.
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This is probably the exact reason there are women's only versions of a few of the local gyms around where I live.
CliqWriter
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Anyone have any experience with elbow braces?
Any good suggestions on one or places to buy them ?
Any good suggestions on one or places to buy them ?
Speaking of energy shots.
Anyone know of a tasty energy drink with as little sugar as possible?
I guess redbull diet might do it?
Coffee/tea is just not my.. cup of tea
Mio ... just add it to water. No sugar, nice 2-3 hour buzz.
Wal-mart makes a knockoff that actually tastes better and s slightly cheaper.
Can't agree with it tasting better in the same flavors, but Walmarts blue variety is godlike.
I'm on my second week of SS, and I'd like to throw my opinion out there that I doubt that you'll feel like doing anything else after your workouts. Only other thing that I could see doing would be doing some low intensity walking.
Yea, I should have specified. I like the Wal-mart Kiwi Strawberry energy drink more than the Mio flavors.
Brace no, but I used an elbow wrap for a while when I was having elbow pain (of all things) when squatting. I think I got it at Sports Authority.
Speaking of energy shots.
Anyone know of a tasty energy drink with as little sugar as possible?
I guess redbull diet might do it?
Coffee/tea is just not my.. cup of tea
Why not just buy caffeine pills? They're cheaper and better for you than an energy drink, and they're really convenient. I prefer coffee, but it's a viable option.
Yep. Just found Walmart red one mediocre.
I'm also bitter my Walmart stopped carrying the Blue. Booooooooo!
I get this for $32 at a wholesale club....
Admittedly I know it's probably not the best quality.
I guess you will get grams displayed on the product but taste and mixability are not so good. I would rather spend a bit more and get a quality protein. Where are you shopping where you are spending $70? Can you not buy online? I can get you a few online options for some great protein.
entremet
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I get this for $32 at a wholesale club....
Admittedly I know it's probably not the best quality.
EAS is pretty quality stuff from what I hear.
I'm currently buying http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003U0FFCU/?tag=neogaf0e-20 at Costco - 40 dollars per 6 lb bag. The ON whey stuff has gotten way too expensive.
The vanilla tastes like vomit, but I can at least stomach the chocolate.
entremet
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That's good pricing, though.
I stick to Optimum Nutrition. Pricey, but I like the taste.
I get this for $32 at a wholesale club....
Admittedly I know it's probably not the best quality.
been on the chocolate for awhile now since my friend works @ abbott (they own EAS) works good enough and actually tastes good with milk or soy milk
I've been mixing with water and it tastes okay to me.
I'm just guessing their formula for a wholesale club is probably using "less quality" ingredients...but I don't care.
I swear by the Gaspari Probiotic Dark Chocolate myself. It was $60 last time I got the large tub at GNC and I think that's the normal running price at Amazon. Blends great (but then I do use a magic bullet which helps) but also tastes great to me in some unsweetened vanilla almond milk. It's also one of the few that doesn't ravage my digestive system and intestines.
I spend $35 on a 5 lb bag of Muscletech chocolate flavor at Sams Club. That alone is probably worth a membership over the course of a year. Otherwise, GNC may actually be worthwhile if you're a member and go in the first week of the month when they do their 20% sale. Muscletech tastes great with water, better with milk.
50lbs at a time of unflavored recession blend from true nutrition. Pay a lot up front to get great quality at a great price. Unflavored allows me to use it for cooking and such as well without ruining the flavor profile of my foods. Amazing stuff.
http://truenutrition.com/p-4311-whey-protein-concentrate-high-grade-1lb-milk.aspx
You don't pay for anything but quality protein.
The more you order, the cheaper it is with shipping costs.
http://truenutrition.com/p-4311-whey-protein-concentrate-high-grade-1lb-milk.aspx
You don't pay for anything but quality protein.
The more you order, the cheaper it is with shipping costs.
I'm working through a tub of muscle milk I got for $20...pb&choc (it's gross don't get it) and 3 tubs of vanilla optimum nutrition performance whey (this is delicious) that I got for $90. after that I don't know what I'll get, probably whatever is on sale on slickdeals I guess.
workout yesterday went well:
squat 300x3x5. going below parallel on my squats now, that makes life difficult haha.
ohp 120x3x5. these are easy for whatever reason.
power clean 140x5x3. I'm gonna see if I can get a form check on my power cleans. they feel good, but when I clean the bar, my legs go wide as if I was sumo squatting the bar. normal?
workout yesterday went well:
squat 300x3x5. going below parallel on my squats now, that makes life difficult haha.
ohp 120x3x5. these are easy for whatever reason.
power clean 140x5x3. I'm gonna see if I can get a form check on my power cleans. they feel good, but when I clean the bar, my legs go wide as if I was sumo squatting the bar. normal?
SquiddyCracker
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I got a big 5kg bag of Kinetica protein that I am looking forward to replacing the moment it's finished.
Jesus fucking christ that shit is disgusting.
Next time I'll look at more than just protein/gram.
Jesus fucking christ that shit is disgusting.
Next time I'll look at more than just protein/gram.
I was looking into ways to increase my grip beside the obvious ways like holding the bar longer, etc. and I came across this article:
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/how-increase-deadlift-max-specialized-grip-training.html
Is this just some overkill or should any of these exercises be implemented?
I'm also considering buying a quality hand grip. Any experience?
Thanks.
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/how-increase-deadlift-max-specialized-grip-training.html
Is this just some overkill or should any of these exercises be implemented?
I'm also considering buying a quality hand grip. Any experience?
Thanks.
FallingEdge
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Was gonna head to the gym to do squats but I am just too tired. Tomorrow it is.
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Deleted member 47027
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Fuck off FE don't talk like that. Get your ass out the door, the best workouts happen when you don't think you're feeling it. GO.
kevo_huevo
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so im going to be doing front squats full time, since my si joint/back just can't support heavier weights in the normal back squat. what would be a good supplemental exercise to hit areas that the front squat doesnt fully cover (im thinking mostly in the hammies).
Poindexter
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$1.99 a lb at wal mart. 840 grams of protein for 10 bucks.
*smug face*
Really though. I stopped buying protein powder and now I pretty much keep some cooked chicken breast in the fridge at all times. 6 ounces is small and around 50 grams of protein. Easier than making a shake when I'm in a rush.
FallingEdge
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hammies - RDL, Good Mornings, leg curls
quads - leg press
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online...ing_performance/bulk_up_cut_up_quads_and_tris
Cooked chicken breast from the fridge is awful. I hate that dry taste. I need to shred it and then cook it on a pan. Throw some eggs and eat it in a tortilla wrap.
god damn it....
fredrancour
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$1.99 a lb at wal mart. 840 grams of protein for 10 bucks.
*smug face*
Really though. I stopped buying protein powder and now I pretty much keep some cooked chicken breast in the fridge at all times. 6 ounces is small and around 50 grams of protein. Easier than making a shake when I'm in a rush.
I need to devise some marinades to add variety to my chicken. shredded in pasta is good but variety would be better.
That's a really good deal. I wonder how good their chocolate flavor is.
How are you cooking it that it dries out?
pullups and maybe this ? http://www.captainsofcrushgrippers.com/ I have a friend that got into this to improve his grip strength.
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You summoned me here, now you need to go atone for it. With squats.
FallingEdge
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Most of the time it is just on a pan and the few times I used a crock pot it turned the same way. I am trying it with some chicken stock added. Hopefully that keeps some of the moisture in. Otherwise, the next few days I would just shred the chicken and put it in a salad or make scrambled eggs and and mix them all up in a tortilla.
sir yes sir. heading out after submitting this status update for work.
Wish I could help, but I'd always rather buy unflavored and flavor myself. Sugar free hershey's syrup gives me all the chocolaty goodness I'd want when I'm craving it.
Might order some flavored with my next order in small amounts though, but 25lbs left to go through still.
Great stuff.
Come on son....just bake it next time. A crock pot will ruin chicken 100% of the time, guaranteed.
Having a digital thermometer helps as well...pull it right when the breast reaches 160-165 and let it rest 5-10 min before cutting into it or storing it for later use.
I am not an expert on the PC by any means but I typically land in a bit wider than squat stance so maybe slightly wider than shoulder width. Not sumo though. I think.
I'm actually doing them tonight so I'll try and report back hah.
You need to get a skillet with a lid for those chicken breasts. Sear both sides, throw in a 1/4 cup of liquid and let it go. Also salt that breast up. It will help retain the moisture as it is being cooked.
When you are cooking unseasoned meat in the open air you are letting all the natural moisture evaporate out.
When you are cooking unseasoned meat in the open air you are letting all the natural moisture evaporate out.
salt pepper paprika boom
kevo_huevo
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thanks! i think i'll get on the leg press machine and do some of those hack squat variations in the article.
i normally incorporate the GHR in my pull day, but i just can't DL anymore without pain. i can only do a plate on each side relatively pain free; but since i know i can't get anywhere close to my pr i've kind of had this mental block on deadlifting.
so with a push/pull split:
push -
bench
front squat
ohp
leg press
dips
hack squat (sled)
pull -
bent over bb rows
db rows
weighted pull ups
glute ham raises
hanging leg raises
barbell curls
anyway ideas on how to optimize this split? im doing more cardio at the moment (training for a 5k and have a basketball league) and with home/gf/work commitments, i dont think i can spend more time at the gym.
$1.99 a lb at wal mart. 840 grams of protein for 10 bucks.
*smug face*
Really though. I stopped buying protein powder and now I pretty much keep some cooked chicken breast in the fridge at all times. 6 ounces is small and around 50 grams of protein. Easier than making a shake when I'm in a rush.
6 oz breast is 39g protein. Is it sad that I have that memorized?
2010 consumer reports reported that EAS may have several heavy metals that may be unsafe. I dont know if things have changed but take it for what you will.
EAS has various lines...that bag I get isn't part of the Myoplex line but this just scares the shit out of me all the same.
SquiddyCracker
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I spent £40 on 5KG of whey protein powder (80ish% protein), so that's $60 for 4KG of protein.
Also, looks like I'm sticking to Optimum or Six Star protein in teh future.
How's the taste with those?
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