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cobra_commanderHow much are some of you spending on 'supliments?'
I buy the cheapest protein and creatine on Amazon prime and drink coffee.
No issues. Way cheaper than bodybuilding dot com or illpumpyouup dot com, let alone gnc
cobra_commanderHow much are some of you spending on 'supliments?'
I buy the cheapest protein and creatine on Amazon prime and drink coffee.
No issues. Way cheaper than bodybuilding dot com or illpumpyouup dot com, let alone gnc
mirozI spent $90 on enough protein (~11 lbs) and creatine (idk) to last me for years.
cobra_commanderThat's about on par with what I spend a year, maybe a little more than you. I budget $120 / year for supliments. Rarely, if ever, run out. Usually I don't spend that much. If I do run out of budget I just go with out, and remember that people got jacked and stong long before protein shakes, and creatine.
saskskierSo. It's 2015 now. Do you guys have any specific training goals for the year. Any numbers you want to hit (lifts? BW? etc)?
These are what I'm aiming for (weight in kilos, not lbs)
Snatch: 118 ->125
Clean and Jerk: 136 ->145
Clean: 138 ->150
Jerk: 136 -> 145
BS: 193 -> 205
FS: 173-> 182
Bodyweight: 129->110 (training weight. Cut to 105 for competition)
My gym is finally reopening on Monday and I can't wait to get back at it. I think I'm starting off with a 4 or 5 week front squat emphasis training cycle. Gotta get that base strength up after about a month and a half of very, very limited gym time.
Still working on cleaning up the diet, but haven't had an fast food or soda in the last couple of weeks and have limited my evening snacks (always been a problem). It's not perfect, but improving.
saskskierSo. It's 2015 now. Do you guys have any specific training goals for the year. Any numbers you want to hit (lifts? BW? etc)?
These are what I'm aiming for (weight in kilos, not lbs)
Snatch: 118 ->125
Clean and Jerk: 136 ->145
Clean: 138 ->150
Jerk: 136 -> 145
BS: 193 -> 205
FS: 173-> 182
Bodyweight: 129->110 (training weight. Cut to 105 for competition)
My gym is finally reopening on Monday and I can't wait to get back at it. I think I'm starting off with a 4 or 5 week front squat emphasis training cycle. Gotta get that base strength up after about a month and a half of very, very limited gym time.
Still working on cleaning up the diet, but haven't had an fast food or soda in the last couple of weeks and have limited my evening snacks (always been a problem). It's not perfect, but improving.
californiagrownZMA helps me fall asleep, significantly improves the quality of sleep, and gives me crazy awesome dreams. I can get 6hrs of sleep, and feel like it was 8.
VTbass802How does this stuff work? like do you take it daily, can you sleep without it after taking it for a while, are the effects immediately noticeable, are their any adverse side effects..etc? I sleep okay but would really like to sleep better and if this is just vitamins/minerals then I would want to try them.
saskskierI don't notice any huge improvement in my sleep. I suppose it's a bit better, but not significantly and I'm just a bad sleeper to begin with. I haven't noticed any effects on my dreams, but I almost never dream.
ABallsonly at the gym 1-2 days per week now because I'm skiing so much but I'm happy, I'm just trying to maintain until April.
juicedrummer11im still trying to put on some weight this winter so im trying not to skip any days even if i ski. tried to do a fairly low volume leg day then ski and i had some major cramps by the end of the day. had to stretch it out mid mountain actually. that being said, my legs have never looked better. still small though lol
lIllICan it be a good idea to buy a pull-up bar and some dumbbells for doing stuff in my jail cell-sized house? I feel like I'd actually stick to a program better if I didn't have to commute to a gym.
Toasty.Stop doing that then obviously if you want to take lifting seriously.. not that hard. Or learn to control your drinking habits.
snowingsomewhereHow does alcohol effect everyone's training? I get into a good grind and will train hard and eat well for 7 days straight or something and then end up going out drinking on a Saturday night and end up not training for 3 days, which after I find it so hard to get back into
ABallsMy motivation for anything aside from skiing during the winter is typically very low. At least I'm hitting my legs when I ski though.
CaspaaaWho here uses weed to assist their training?
I use it to help me get more sleep, as an appetite enhancer since I'm bulking with a ridiculous metabolism due to an athletic childhood, but I've recently heard of a few people who smoke before they lift. I tried it recently and had an interesting experience. While weights felt heavier, and I also felt a bit slow, I seemed to make a better mind-muscle connection during my lifts. I was able to feel specific muscles contracting and I found it easier to adjust my form to hit the target muscle or muscles. Anyone agree or disagree?
theabortionatorI got a gym in my hotel/apt.
Might try and use it and get back in shape.
Also might not.
We shall see
louie.miragsif the gym doesn't appeal to you that much you can find an activity that does. For example, hiking, biking or just walking a mile or two after work and listening to music.
californiagrownProtein powder is significantly cheaper per gram than whole food protein. It makes good financial sense for me.
As for fish oil, I notice better skin and less joint soreness, especially in my knees.
ZMA helps me fall asleep, significantly improves the quality of sleep, and gives me crazy awesome dreams. I can get 6hrs of sleep, and feel like it was 8.
Supplements, for me, are time savers and money savers. Without them, I would spend a lot more on food. And waste many hours per week on food prep, cooking, and shopping.
CaspaaaWho here uses weed to assist their training?
I use it to help me get more sleep, as an appetite enhancer since I'm bulking with a ridiculous metabolism due to an athletic childhood, but I've recently heard of a few people who smoke before they lift. I tried it recently and had an interesting experience. While weights felt heavier, and I also felt a bit slow, I seemed to make a better mind-muscle connection during my lifts. I was able to feel specific muscles contracting and I found it easier to adjust my form to hit the target muscle or muscles. Anyone agree or disagree?
messplayI think you would be a good candidate for ONNIT Alpha Brain. Take 1-2 in the morning for general alertness and good energy (that feel good feeling / similar from Vitamin d3 or a Super B). Take 2-3 3-4hrs before bed and I guarantee after a few nights your dreams will be more vivid than what you experience now. Being able to re-visit them and almost attempt lucid dreaming has been common as well. You also hit REM sleep faster and stay in it longer.
Got some, I vouch for this.
Also, ++ on the fish oil. I take Controlled Labs OxiMega and have so for years.
theabortionatorI'm always hiking. Walk a bunch too. Not like I go out for a walk but I'll walk places regularly.
Not really big on the gym but a hotel gym doesn't seem that bad. I know there are places that aren't full of gym people but seems like there are a lot that are, and Im not rally into hanging out with them.
I used to run 5 miles a day give or take but my knees are shot now. Miss running. Might try again once my head get's better and see if I can do some short runs on grass but now my heads broke and can't handle any compression.
Can't wait till spring to hike some stuff though. Hoping to knock out a few 14'ers this late spring and maybe start training for some bigger stuff.
Not sure what I just said but I'm hungry
louie.miragsfuck yeah man.. I have been working on the peaks in the Catskills. Me and benedetto are at 18 out of 35. 14ers are in CO? Fuck man enjoy that!!!!!!
WheatSo I took a week off cause i've been going 5~ times a week since september. First day back did chest. Now today my shoulders are killing me and not in a workout sore kind of way. Anyone know what that could be from while doing chest? I did flat bench incline and machine flys.
Wheatjust gonna send this to the top
californiagrownYouTube some videos on rotator cuff tendonitis diagnosis. Report back your findings. Did you get out of form on a particular rep? Regardless you have 3 courses of action:
-go to a doctor to find out what tissue and movements are hurting the shoulder.
- back off the volume and weight for a few weeks. If it hurts stop immediately.
-find movements/grips that don't piss off your shoulders.
You need to be able to better communicate what is hurt before we can help. Shoulders are not uncomplicated...
Wheatpretty sure its tendonitis. Any tips on how to stop it?
TheFapBeing sick is literally the most horrible thing... sitting here thinking about the gym and thinking I need to eat more or I'll lose weight... fuck
californiagrownHow sick are you? Just start crushing smoothies with protein powder. Unless you are vomiting and shitting uncontrollably, you should be able to get in the calories necessary to maintain weight.
Is it easy or comfortable? Fuck no! But you should be able to do it.
TheFapBeing sick is literally the most horrible thing... sitting here thinking about the gym and thinking I need to eat more or I'll lose weight... fuck
WheatSo I took a week off cause i've been going 5~ times a week since september. First day back did chest. Now today my shoulders are killing me and not in a workout sore kind of way. Anyone know what that could be from while doing chest? I did flat bench incline and machine flys.
mirozI've had this before. Your shoulders bear a lotta weight on bench, especially if you fan your elbows wide. Depending on the machine, flyes will take a lot on my shoulders. You probably went harder than normal after a week off (without realizing it because you were very well rested) and housed yourself. Stretch (the broomstick-over-the-head routine works great for me), eat well, and give it a day and you'll be back to normal.
mirozMissed the tendinitis discussion. Not sure why that would pop up after no symptoms and regular gym work but I don't know much about that. Fatigue can be a bitch on the shoulders, though - I remember I once tried go on a run and stop periodically for push-ups and dips (on bike racks) - by the end, it was unbearable.
90053Also eat lots of dense foods which don't fill you up so much like peanut butter. Try to avoid too much fats as they'll make you feel full quickly.
WheatYeah its feeling alot better today. Think I'll just go do biceps and some cardio then work my way into it again tomorrow. I think if I just start out going a little lighter this week it may help.
