Essential Random Gym Thoughts Revisited...

[mannyrs13]

If your gym has a Smith Machine, use that to lift heavier if you can't find a spotter. On the free bench, just take your time and know when it's time to rack it back. If 155 was a struggle, stay there until it feels comfortable.

Only time I used a spotter was when I wanted to find my 1RM. I'm 170 and rep 225 for 8-10 without a spotter. But Smith Machine helped me try heavier weight to see where I was at. I also love DB Press and believe it helps increase your barbell press significantly.

yeah im trying to get to your level. I'm 172 right now but cant do no 225. trying to slowly work my way up there. i know i can do the 165 tomorrow if i take my time and control my breathing. but yeah, i'll check out the smith machine. thought it would make the lifts easier but don't matter if it helps. i was thinking of on the squat rack also but remembered that it has removable metal bars and not stable ones that look like they can hold so much weight.

 

[Serious]

Worth every gram of sugar

Spoiler

Why was I thinking some scumbag shyt, like an IG fitness model....

But I wouldn't even think twice, I eat healthy enough 95% of the time.....

People think because you have a strict diet that you can't eat these things.

My six pack says sends its regards
It's all about moderation.

 

[PortCityProphet]

Why was I thinking some scumbag shyt, like an IG fitness model....

But I wouldn't even think twice, I eat healthy enough 95% of the time.....

People think because you have a strict diet that you can't eat these things.

My six pack says sends its regards
It's all about moderation.

It's scumbag shyt for some of us here

 

[Waterproof]

I got my pre workout Shock Therapy In the mail yesterday from BB.Com, quick delivery, received it in a Day. Ready to blast Chest today

 

[Waterproof]

If you want to lose fat, keep insulin at bay during inactive times. Sure, insulin is a potent inducer of amino acid uptake and protein synthesis, which makes it key to a muscular physique, but it's a double-edged sword.

Insulin is effective at driving carbs into muscle and liver tissue (good), but it's also equally good at directing carbs into fat tissue (bad). To get the best of both worlds, skip the carbs at breakfast and during the early part of your day if you train in the late afternoon or evening. Instead, opt to replace carbs with healthy fats and keep your protein intake constant. This means something like an omelet with spinach instead of a carb-laden breakfast.

That said, we don't want to catabolize muscle and end up looking like a dude fresh off Weight Watchers. When your workout comes around, introduce carbs to maximize recovery.

The Study
One study found that 50 grams of carbs in a workout drink consumed during a resistance training session completely eliminated cortisol elevations compared to a control drink. Subjects within this study with the lowest cortisol – and the greatest muscle gains – were entirely from the group who drank the carb drink, whereas subjects tested with the highest cortisol showed the least gains. (One placebo participant on the control drink even lost muscle size during the study.)

 

[The ADD]

If you want to lose fat, keep insulin at bay during inactive times. Sure, insulin is a potent inducer of amino acid uptake and protein synthesis, which makes it key to a muscular physique, but it's a double-edged sword.

Insulin is effective at driving carbs into muscle and liver tissue (good), but it's also equally good at directing carbs into fat tissue (bad). To get the best of both worlds, skip the carbs at breakfast and during the early part of your day if you train in the late afternoon or evening. Instead, opt to replace carbs with healthy fats and keep your protein intake constant. This means something like an omelet with spinach instead of a carb-laden breakfast.

That said, we don't want to catabolize muscle and end up looking like a dude fresh off Weight Watchers. When your workout comes around, introduce carbs to maximize recovery.

The Study
One study found that 50 grams of carbs in a workout drink consumed during a resistance training session completely eliminated cortisol elevations compared to a control drink. Subjects within this study with the lowest cortisol – and the greatest muscle gains – were entirely from the group who drank the carb drink, whereas subjects tested with the highest cortisol showed the least gains. (One placebo participant on the control drink even lost muscle size during the study.)

Carb timing is that method to reach the next level. Highly slept on IMO

 

[Waterproof]

Carb timing is that method to reach the next level. Highly slept on IMO

Truth!

I load up on Carbs heavy before and after workouts, including using Carbo Plus the Powder form

Then use it moderately in my meals until around 0500 and I cut out carbs completely

 

[PortCityProphet]

Why was I thinking some scumbag shyt, like an IG fitness model....

But I wouldn't even think twice, I eat healthy enough 95% of the time.....

People think because you have a strict diet that you can't eat these things.

My six pack says sends its regards
It's all about moderation.

It's scumbag shyt for some people here. Might get tempted and throw them off their goals

 

[-G$-]

This is the shyt I’m talking about

 

[Serious]

This is the shyt I’m talking about

wish I had time to hit the gym


But these push-ups, pull-ups, dips keep me looking fit as heck

 

[AquaCityBoy]

If you want to lose fat, keep insulin at bay during inactive times. Sure, insulin is a potent inducer of amino acid uptake and protein synthesis, which makes it key to a muscular physique, but it's a double-edged sword.

Insulin is effective at driving carbs into muscle and liver tissue (good), but it's also equally good at directing carbs into fat tissue (bad). To get the best of both worlds, skip the carbs at breakfast and during the early part of your day if you train in the late afternoon or evening. Instead, opt to replace carbs with healthy fats and keep your protein intake constant. This means something like an omelet with spinach instead of a carb-laden breakfast.

That said, we don't want to catabolize muscle and end up looking like a dude fresh off Weight Watchers. When your workout comes around, introduce carbs to maximize recovery.

The Study
One study found that 50 grams of carbs in a workout drink consumed during a resistance training session completely eliminated cortisol elevations compared to a control drink. Subjects within this study with the lowest cortisol – and the greatest muscle gains – were entirely from the group who drank the carb drink, whereas subjects tested with the highest cortisol showed the least gains. (One placebo participant on the control drink even lost muscle size during the study.)

I fukks with this.

I've been keeping carbs limited to pre- and post-workout (and occasionally at night since I train in the morning), and going low carb the rest of the day and on rest days, and it's working great. Gives me just enough fuel to still lift heavy without going overboard on carbs.

 

[Waterproof]

I fukks with this.

I've been keeping carbs limited to pre- and post-workout (and occasionally at night since I train in the morning), and going low carb the rest of the day and on rest days, and it's working great. Gives me just enough fuel to still lift heavy without going overboard on carbs.

You ain't lying, I have slow digesting Carbs for breakfast either Oatmeal or Red Potatoes after I add Carbo Plus fast digesting Carbs to my Shake so I have constant energy, the fast carb helps out in the beginning then the slow digesting Carbs kicks in at the end and fuel me through out the whole work out

I go heavy and lots of volume, I bust ass and I never crashed once

 

[dora_da_destroyer]

yall men are lucky you dont have a week each month that sucks the life force out of you. still banged out arms/back today, but didn't have the energy to add all my jump rope intervals in between sets gonna thug it out and hit insanity tomorrow morning to get that added cardio. but today? i'm going straight home and getting into bed immediately

 

[Bunchy Carter]

It might sound crazy, but I enjoy working out my back more than chest.

 

[PortCityProphet]

I was excited to hit the gym as soon as I got off from work cause I wouldn't have to kill time with a post work meal and waiting for that to digest since I ate all those doughnuts and a salad and a egg and sausage sandwich.
Man I got home, sat down and took my sock off off to scratch my foot. 4 hours later I wake up from a great nap