Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
May 1, 2015 12:00pm
Tren.BR1986FB;1725891 wrote:10 underrated strength building tips....
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/the-10-most-underrated-strength-building-tips.html
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 1, 2015 12:55pm
Azubuike24;1726033 wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8RcDb_wZfQ
I've seen this before. LOL
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 3, 2015 1:38pm
As an FYI, for those with a Vitamin Shoppe around them....this week they are having a buy one, get 50% off on their BodyTech line. I've been looking to save some on my supplements so I bought VS's pre-workout and their aminos. The aminos (watermelon) taste comparable to Scivation Xtend and the price for both items was around $35 which is close to what I'd pay for Xtend alone. Plus the BodyTech aminos are a 45 day supply versus 30 for Xtend. The sale is going on for another week.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 3, 2015 3:15pm
Good to know.BR1986FB;1726428 wrote:As an FYI, for those with a Vitamin Shoppe around them....this week they are having a buy one, get 50% off on their BodyTech line. I've been looking to save some on my supplements so I bought VS's pre-workout and their aminos. The aminos (watermelon) taste comparable to Scivation Xtend and the price for both items was around $35 which is close to what I'd pay for Xtend alone. Plus the BodyTech aminos are a 45 day supply versus 30 for Xtend. The sale is going on for another week.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 4, 2015 11:25am
First week in a long time where I plan to work out all 5 week days.
Monday - chest/back dumbbell exercises. Did about 4 exercises each
Tuesday - Cardio class I took last week
Wednesday - bis/tris/shoulders
Thursday - Same cardio class
Friday - Basketball for about an hour to get the hear rate up
I'm 1 week sober today, and I feel better than I have in a very long time.
Monday - chest/back dumbbell exercises. Did about 4 exercises each
Tuesday - Cardio class I took last week
Wednesday - bis/tris/shoulders
Thursday - Same cardio class
Friday - Basketball for about an hour to get the hear rate up
I'm 1 week sober today, and I feel better than I have in a very long time.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 4, 2015 3:36pm
Congrats! Stick with it.ernest_t_bass;1726517 wrote: I'm 1 week sober today, and I feel better than I have in a very long time.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
May 4, 2015 3:40pm
Great job man!
keep at it, and sooner than later you will start feeling guilty when you take a day off!
keep at it, and sooner than later you will start feeling guilty when you take a day off!
rrfan
Posts: 1,922
May 5, 2015 2:17pm
Keep up the good work!ernest_t_bass;1726517 wrote:
I'm 1 week sober today, and I feel better than I have in a very long time.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 8, 2015 11:28am
Very informative read on nutrient timing.....
http://www.strengthsensei.com/maximizing-anabolic-effects-through-peri-workout-nutrition/
http://www.strengthsensei.com/maximizing-anabolic-effects-through-peri-workout-nutrition/
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
May 10, 2015 11:21am
Lol. I've had people asking me this too. I'm down 93 pounds since the summer and everyone asks how I've done it. Ummm, I decided to get up off my sofa and do something.jmog;1725422 wrote:I'm no expert, but I have had to explain this for the last year as I have lost 30 lbs and gained a lot of muscle. People ask me all the time
"are you doing cross fit?"
"no"
"are you on the 'xyz crazy' diet?"
"no"
"well what are you doing?"
"I lift 3 or 4 days a week, hitting every muscle group, simple regular exercises like bench, squat, dips, pull ups, etc 3 sets of 6-8 each (whatever weight I can do 6-8). I do cardio 3 days a week (no jogging, walking up hill or sprinting). I count my calories (no specific diet, just keep track). And I try to eat more protein than carbs (doesn't always work). My work outs last about 45 minutes a day during my lunch hour at work. Never more than an hour".
The response I get "come on, it can't be that simple?!"
It really is that simple, keep track of your calories, based on what your goal is (lose, maintain, gain), and simple workouts.
Actually just started riding a bike this week. First time in 15+ years. I have a bad knee, so its taking some getting used to. Hopefully it gets stronger as I continue and will allow me to ride longer distances.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 10, 2015 2:15pm
Damn... Keep up the good work!GoChiefs;1727855 wrote:Lol. I've had people asking me this too. I'm down 93 pounds since the summer and everyone asks how I've done it. Ummm, I decided to get up off my sofa and do something.
Actually just started riding a bike this week. First time in 15+ years. I have a bad knee, so its taking some getting used to. Hopefully it gets stronger as I continue and will allow me to ride longer distances.
rrfan
Posts: 1,922
May 11, 2015 8:22am
That is great. Keep it going!GoChiefs;1727855 wrote:Lol. I've had people asking me this too. I'm down 93 pounds since the summer and everyone asks how I've done it. Ummm, I decided to get up off my sofa and do something.
Actually just started riding a bike this week. First time in 15+ years. I have a bad knee, so its taking some getting used to. Hopefully it gets stronger as I continue and will allow me to ride longer distances.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 11, 2015 2:50pm
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 11, 2015 2:58pm
Bi's and chest today... feel great.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
May 11, 2015 3:44pm
odd comboernest_t_bass;1728192 wrote:Bi's and chest today... feel great.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 11, 2015 5:19pm
Last week it was:Raw Dawgin' it;1728205 wrote:odd combo
M: Chest/back
Tu: Full body cardio
W: Bi/Tri/Shoulder
Th: Full Body cardio
F: Basketball
Mixxing it up this week.
M: Bi/Chest
Tu: FBC
W: Tri/Shoulder/Back
Th: FBC
F: Basketball
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 12, 2015 7:54am
I've used that pairing before and it works surprisingly well. Probably best used as a shorter workout with supersets.Raw Dawgin' it;1728205 wrote:odd combo
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
May 12, 2015 9:33am
I've been hitting a 6-day split. 4 exercises for a main part, 2 sets for tris and bis. Doing so for about 4 months and seeing great results.
Saturday - Back/Arms
Sunday - Chest/Arms
Monday - Quads/Arms
Tuesday - Shoulders/Arms
Wednesday - Hams/Arms
Thursday - Calves/Traps/Abs
Using the Chad Waterbury "high frequency" training for arms, trying to hit them 5 days a week. Obviously there is some crossover as well doing incline pressing, dead lifting, squatting, RDL's.
Saturday - Back/Arms
Sunday - Chest/Arms
Monday - Quads/Arms
Tuesday - Shoulders/Arms
Wednesday - Hams/Arms
Thursday - Calves/Traps/Abs
Using the Chad Waterbury "high frequency" training for arms, trying to hit them 5 days a week. Obviously there is some crossover as well doing incline pressing, dead lifting, squatting, RDL's.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 12, 2015 9:37am
I've been intrigued by the high frequency training. What kind of intensity are we talking about?Azubuike24;1728309 wrote:I've been hitting a 6-day split. 4 exercises for a main part, 2 sets for tris and bis. Doing so for about 4 months and seeing great results.
Saturday - Back/Arms
Sunday - Chest/Arms
Monday - Quads/Arms
Tuesday - Shoulders/Arms
Wednesday - Hams/Arms
Thursday - Calves/Traps/Abs
Using the Chad Waterbury "high frequency" training for arms, trying to hit them 5 days a week. Obviously there is some crossover as well doing incline pressing, dead lifting, squatting, RDL's.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 12, 2015 9:56am
I just want to make sure I switch it up on a weekly basis, trying to "confuse" my muscles. Trying to add diff. exercises as well. M/W are for heavier lifting, and the FBC I do on Tu/Th includes aerobic style weight... real low weight, high reps. I plan to basically do this shit for the entire month of may, then stick with just lifting throughout the summer.BR1986FB;1728285 wrote:I've used that pairing before and it works surprisingly well. Probably best used as a shorter workout with supersets.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 12, 2015 9:57am
Intrigued as well.BR1986FB;1728311 wrote:I've been intrigued by the high frequency training. What kind of intensity are we talking about?
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Zoltan
Posts: 1,003
May 12, 2015 10:24am
Baked a mixture of eggs, egg whites, kale, and tomatoes yesterday in muffin tins. Forgot how easy this is to get breakfast made for the rest of the work week.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 12, 2015 10:46am
That actually sounds good. How long and at what temp?Zoltan;1728325 wrote:Baked a mixture of eggs, egg whites, kale, and tomatoes yesterday in muffin tins. Forgot how easy this is to get breakfast made for the rest of the work week.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
May 12, 2015 11:10am
Anyone have any luck with some sort of pain relief on a muscle/joint/hip area? Been very frustrating..in the last 8 weeks been hitting it very hard and doing well. Worked through back, calf and achillies discomfort and now something in the hip just isnt going away and I have a very important event saturday where I need to be in top form.
Always see tha blu emu stuff..but just looked and it is 20 bucks!
Always see tha blu emu stuff..but just looked and it is 20 bucks!
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 12, 2015 11:13am
You need to be in top form for grocery shopping for the wife? Never heard of blu emu... true blue waffle.thavoice;1728345 wrote:Anyone have any luck with some sort of pain relief on a muscle/joint/hip area? Been very frustrating..in the last 8 weeks been hitting it very hard and doing well. Worked through back, calf and achillies discomfort and now something in the hip just isnt going away and I have a very important event saturday where I need to be in top form.
Always see tha blu emu stuff..but just looked and it is 20 bucks!