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[tu_madre51]

Forsure, thanks. After I think about it, I forgot about the school's gym haha. I'll probably be able to mix in some heavy lifting days. I just need to switch from current split to a push/pull but I don't know how I would go about putting together a routine.

edit: any opinions on a full body M, W, F, Su? something like

squats

bench press/or dumbbell press

rows on smith machine- bad idea?

military press

deadlifts- or switch out with rows every other week?

accessory:

dips

chin ups/pull ups

skull crushers

incline dumbell press

All help is appreciated. I'm a total noob. Not sure about sets/reps

Edited February 27, 2012 by tu_madre51

[stuntastic]

If you can workout M,W,F,Su, why not just do a 3 or 4 day split, instead of 4 full body workouts?

[tu_madre51]

I would so a split but a lot of people have been saying splits wouldn't be as beneficial as a push/pull or something like SS since im still a novice. Any input?

I was thinking a push/pull/legs/push/pull and maybe one more day for whatever

Edited February 29, 2012 by tu_madre51

[enlightened.]

getting into oly lifting again. Meeting with a coach hopefully by the end of this summer, just gotta work out my schedule....

Couple of my lifting acquaintances are going to nationals this spring, hope to be at that level soon.

Hit 255 lb C&J today for the first time @ 85 kg bodyweight, still trying to cut to 77. Anybody have any self coaching tips, if you guys have any experience? Program/motivation/etc. or what not? Currently I'm just doing a basic cookie cutter that I found on Glenn Pendlay's forums.

[jim_n]

my lower back is super stiff after this last month or so of going hard. If i lay down or sit down for a short amount of time and get up I have to walk hunched over like an old man for a little while. once it loosens up its not bad but still tender. trying to stretch as much as possible but not getting any better. im thinking i should take some time off, but the work im putting in right now feels great.

[DJ_Flame]

I'm constantly hungry though, especially @ night. How to stop this as I think I snack a little too often?

So yeah what the issue? Been eating lots of leafy veg and lean protein. Still hungry before I go to bed.

[bentobox]

This book and a tennis ball fixed my hip and lower back pain from Crossfit related injury. Might be of benefit for your low back.

http://www.amazon.com/Trigger-Point-Therapy-Workbook-Self-Treatment/dp/1572243759/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330937451&sr=8-1

[bentobox]

my lower back is super stiff after this last month or so of going hard. If i lay down or sit down for a short amount of time and get up I have to walk hunched over like an old man for a little while. once it loosens up its not bad but still tender. trying to stretch as much as possible but not getting any better. im thinking i should take some time off, but the work im putting in right now feels great.

This book and a tennis ball saved my life after I hurt my lower back overdoing it with Crossfit.

Highly recommended.

Trigger Point Therapy Workbook

[toufu]

do you guys use pre-workouts?

i'm a lazy mofucka so after reading all the hype on DS Craze i just ordered a tub

[tu_madre51]

It might be just me, but I used Assault for a while but the only times I felt a really good pump was when I used a lot of it and it gets expensive. I stopped using it and I think I'm doing fine without it

Edited March 5, 2012 by tu_madre51

[Dex_star]

I use C4... after about a month, seems like I already built a tolerance.. No more tingly feeling :/

And I really don't wanna move on to something stronger, though in a couple weeks I'm gonna try that Oxyelite Pro stuff to cut some weight.. I've read a few good reviews on it

[jim_n]

thanks bentobox I'll check that book out.

[stuntastic]

So yeah what the issue? Been eating lots of leafy veg and lean protein. Still hungry before I go to bed.

I usually eat my final meal around 2 or so hours before I go to bed. But, I'll eat some cottage cheese about 30 minutes to an hour (if it takes me that long) to fall asleep. I used to wake up super hungry (200+/- lbs) at 5am, but it's been keeping my hunger satisfied (and keeps me anabolic.) I'm gonna start drinking a protein shake in the middle of the night, and see how this goes. I wake up to piss anyways, so why not?

You can try drinking Casein Proten (or just a glass of milk) before bed.

[stuntastic]

The only pre-workout supplements I've taken was 1MR and some other one, that came in a black and yellow sachet (tablets.) 1MR tasted like shit and didn't really get me going, and the other one literally only worked for one single set... really...

My buddy "swears" by Jack3d. But he's also a jackass, who goes by what his brother uses/used.

I've only been drinking black coffee and a spoonful of raw honey. The other stuff got me jittery and impatient, but black coffee and honey keeps me focused.

[michaelttizzle]

ive been working out for a little two week, and i look/feel noticeably better. been drinking nutek pro5 twice a day and two big meals a day. basically trying to do the same thing as dj flame.

[michaelttizzle]

the best thing about this is that its much easier to eat healthy and excercise than i thought it would be, because of how much better i feel

[sistersuzie]

so i need a bit of nutrition help:

I'm doing an hour of cardio every two days, an hour of muscle/ workouts the other days. and yoga once or twice a week.

ever since my weight went down a tiny bit, but i lost fat and gained muscles.

i still have a bit of fat to burn and i'm pretty sure the rest is in the diet.

i'm having a hard time to determine what should be my calorie intake and how to spread it all through the day (before and after work out)

please help!

[stuntastic]

Does anyone watch YouTube body builders? If so, who?

I dig watching different workout routines and get various tips from some of these guys. Definitely put me in a better spot, than when I first started to work out last summer.

[wrong_move]

really frustrated that i can't get my bench press up. whenever i'm close to/at 5rm my wrists start hurting like hell, and i've already tried different grips. bros at my gym keep insisting that thumbless is the way to go... lol

[clover]

i feel you on the wrist pain, that happens to me when i bench too. it's weird cuz it hurts only on my right wrist... (cue masturbation joke)

i'm too scared to go suicide grip (thumbless) as i workout alone and scared of dropping the bar on my chest

[mrchariybrown]

I use a thumbless grip and never once gotten near dropping it on myself.

But that ain't going to help your wrists.

Get wrist wraps.

[mrchariybrown]

Also, preworkout stims are great... for making your wallet lighter.

Stick with coffee (or caffeine pills) and food. That's all you ever need if you've got your diet in check.

Edited March 16, 2012 by mrchariybrown

[Leeacto]

Yeah. check into the Inzer wrist wraps. not too cheap and make you feel confident.

[wrong_move]

Thanks i'll look into those. I tried a thumbless grip a few times and never felt comfortable

[stuntastic]

My wrist pain came from having a weak grip. In turn, came tendonitis. (Left arm.)

I've since been training my grip and I've no longer had any wrist pains of any sort. Tendonitis, on the other hand, I'm still dealing with.

[Leeacto]

Also, consider working on other exercises that promote wrist flexibility:

Front squats

Cleans

Overhead squats

[jim_n]

can someone comment on true nutrition protein? price looks good but how is the quality, taste etc?

[knucks]

can someone comment on true nutrition protein? price looks good but how is the quality, taste etc?

PM me in a few days (Monday night or Tuesday, I will let you know. Ordered some.)

[mrchariybrown]

can someone comment on true nutrition protein? price looks good but how is the quality, taste etc?

I've ordered from there a lot in the past. Nice quality. Pretty fucking expensive and tastes like shit.

I only order from musclefeast now. Protein doesn't give me any bloating or stomach discomfort. Tastes okay. Cheap.

[jim_n]

i'll hit you up knucks. i'm in canada so anything online is alot cheaper than i can get up here. its like 80+ dollars for a brand name 5lbs tub, unless i get the cheap shit. i'll have a look at muscle feast too, i just need some other alternatives to save some cash.

Edited April 1, 2012 by jim_n