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-benedettoI also meant to ask about curls. I avoided doing sets of them for a while. No reason in particular. So the other day was my first time in a few months actually doing a few sets. Maybe I went too heavy? Anyway, what do you guys recommend? Ez bar? Mostly Dumbbells? I see all types of suggestion in relation to golfers elbow.
-benedettoI also meant to ask about curls. I avoided doing sets of them for a while. No reason in particular. So the other day was my first time in a few months actually doing a few sets. Maybe I went too heavy? Anyway, what do you guys recommend? Ez bar? Mostly Dumbbells? I see all types of suggestion in relation to golfers elbow.
-benedettoAnyone ever experience golfers/tennis elbow? I have a pain on the top part of my elbow on the right side (right arm) and on the left side (left arm). Like in the crease, not the actual elbow. Hurts when I extend my arm straight out or touch it. I've googled the shit out of it but was wondering if anyone on here has ever gotten it? On the day I got it, I did deadlifts, pull ups, DB rows and a few sets of curls. The pain didn't show up till the next morning, I thought it was just soreness but its definitely not. Could either be from gripping too tight, limp wrist or something of that nature. I'm hoping its not a reoccurring problem. I'm not afraid to rest a few days and hoping its just tendon pain and nothing else more serious that would have me out for months.
-benedettoI also meant to ask about curls. I avoided doing sets of them for a while. No reason in particular. So the other day was my first time in a few months actually doing a few sets. Maybe I went too heavy? Anyway, what do you guys recommend? Ez bar? Mostly Dumbbells? I see all types of suggestion in relation to golfers elbow.
S.J.WDumbbells are probably the best in my opinion. They really allow you to target each head of the bicep and see where your weaknesses are. For the most part you always want to be changing up your bicep routine every 12-16 weeks so as the bicep doesn't get use to the set routine. And as far as weight goes. Pick a weight that will allow you to go to failure in the hypertrophy range (6-16 reps). Of Course you'll want to go higher than that with lower weight to build muscle endurance. Maybe once you've completed the 16 weeks then go into muscle endurance for a few weeks then back to building muscle again.
californiagrownYeah, happens to me whenever I come back from a relatively long layoff. Just easeback in. You can and should lift through the soreness, don't lift through sharp pain. Rest, self massage, and going light all help.
Gotta find what works for you. The biggest thing when adding a new movement is to ease in slowly and don't go full bore during the first couple workouts.
-benedettoThanks for the advice. It feels a little worse than soreness but not full on sharp pain. I'm going to give a few days and use ice/aleve.
What about ezbar vs normal barbell curls? Any advice there?
-benedettoThanks for the advice. It feels a little worse than soreness but not full on sharp pain. I'm going to give a few days and use ice/aleve.
What about ezbar vs normal barbell curls? Any advice there?
Peter.is there ever a reason to have regular whey protein over whey protein isolate?
Peter.is there ever a reason to have regular whey protein over whey protein isolate?
cobra_commanderThis may relate to some of you:
https://renaissanceperiodization.com/the-undergraduate-bodybuilder/
keep in mind it is on a website trying to sell you something. That said, their dieting is legit and honest (if hard). $100 for three months of templates is a pretty good deal.
-benedettoAnyone ever experience golfers/tennis elbow? I have a pain on the top part of my elbow on the right side (right arm) and on the left side (left arm). Like in the crease, not the actual elbow. Hurts when I extend my arm straight out or touch it. I've googled the shit out of it but was wondering if anyone on here has ever gotten it? On the day I got it, I did deadlifts, pull ups, DB rows and a few sets of curls. The pain didn't show up till the next morning, I thought it was just soreness but its definitely not. Could either be from gripping too tight, limp wrist or something of that nature. I'm hoping its not a reoccurring problem. I'm not afraid to rest a few days and hoping its just tendon pain and nothing else more serious that would have me out for months.
Peter.is there ever a reason to have regular whey protein over whey protein isolate?
S.J.WDoes anyone have experiences with pre workout? The current one I'm using has 2500 mg of Beta Alanine but for the most part I hardly feel tingles at all. I'm thinking of trying out C4 which only has 1500mg of Beta Alanine but I really don't know what to be looking for at all. I've only been using pre workout for like 5 months and I only use it when I'm really not motivated to go to the gym but I know I need to.
S.J.WDoes anyone have experiences with pre workout? The current one I'm using has 2500 mg of Beta Alanine but for the most part I hardly feel tingles at all. I'm thinking of trying out C4 which only has 1500mg of Beta Alanine but I really don't know what to be looking for at all. I've only been using pre workout for like 5 months and I only use it when I'm really not motivated to go to the gym but I know I need to.
S.J.WDoes anyone have experiences with pre workout? The current one I'm using has 2500 mg of Beta Alanine but for the most part I hardly feel tingles at all. I'm thinking of trying out C4 which only has 1500mg of Beta Alanine but I really don't know what to be looking for at all. I've only been using pre workout for like 5 months and I only use it when I'm really not motivated to go to the gym but I know I need to.
S.J.WDoes anyone have experiences with pre workout? The current one I'm using has 2500 mg of Beta Alanine but for the most part I hardly feel tingles at all. I'm thinking of trying out C4 which only has 1500mg of Beta Alanine but I really don't know what to be looking for at all. I've only been using pre workout for like 5 months and I only use it when I'm really not motivated to go to the gym but I know I need to.
cobra_commanderI drink a cup of coffee for pre-workout
Intra and post workout is 30g of protein, 5mg creatine, and 3-5 scoops of gatorade powder.
generally people spend ridiculous money on supplements.
californiagrownYeah but what you're doing is smoking shitty weed from an apple pipe. It'll get you high, but its fairly disgusting and doesn't taste overly great. A preworkout is the equivalent of greatt weed from a very nice bong. It tastes good, looks good, and has a little bit better buzz.
Preworkout is just for the funz anyways. It's cheaper than my normal drugs! Haha
_Fluffy_stop worrying about preworkouts and just get big. My only pre workout is food and water. Unless you look like jaydope, just work harder with more intensity.
_Fluffy_stop worrying about preworkouts and just get big. My only pre workout is food and water. Unless you look like jaydope, just work harder with more intensity.
_Fluffy_stop worrying about preworkouts and just get big. My only pre workout is food and water. Unless you look like jaydope, just work harder with more intensity.
.MASSHOLE.Some people need that little burst of energy to get themselves motivated for the gym. Waking up at 6 and working from 7:45-6:15 every day with a 80 minute round trip commute means I am super tired when arriving at the gym so pre-workout is a godsend.
Peter.you could do natural stuff too, like a cup of green tea or coffee etc
-benedettoTaking a few minutes to research pre-workouts or get info from other users about them isn't "worrying." Only 2 hours tops is spent in the gym. Plenty of time to worry about pre-workouts ;)
californiagrownAre they necessary? No. Are they fun, andake training more enjoyable for folks? Yes.
So why not?
.MASSHOLE.Some people need that little burst of energy to get themselves motivated for the gym. Waking up at 6 and working from 7:45-6:15 every day with a 80 minute round trip commute means I am super tired when arriving at the gym so pre-workout is a godsend.
Peter.you could do natural stuff too, like a cup of green tea or coffee etc
_Fluffy_Your job must pay well
_Fluffy_I wasn't talking to you specifically.
Why are you spending 2 hours in the gym? Research cortisol levels instead of preworkouts.
By not allowing your body to naturally adapt you are really just cheating yourself.
If your tired everyday then your endurance sucks and you don't sleep enough/eat enough.
I work from 8:00-2:00 a.m. sleep from 3:00-8:30, eat and then lift from 11:00-12:30, class @ 1:00-2:30, eat and then lift at 5:00-6:30, eat and then I work @ 8:00
it's easy to see why I think you don't need it. Lifting is the highlight of my day and I feed off the adrenaline that it gives me.
Maybe I would benefit from a preworkout, maybe I wouldn't.
i just think people take it because they think they won't have a good workout without it and That's a bad mentality.
Natural energy > artificial energy
_Fluffy_I wasn't talking to you specifically.
Why are you spending 2 hours in the gym? Research cortisol levels instead of preworkouts.
RedPandaHow long do you guys normally rest between sets?
RedPandaHow long do you guys normally rest between sets?
RedPandaHow long do you guys normally rest between sets?
RedPandaHow long do you guys normally rest between sets?
mirozBump. Got back into the gym after a couple weeks of not having the time. Legs are still a bit sore after squatting on Tuesday. So satisfying, but so annoying.
californiagrownIts time to get in shape for skiing!
Peter.yep. here's a pretty cool little 20ish minute workout i found, and it blasts the legs super hard.
http://www.backcountry.com/explore/train-eccentric-leg-strength-for-alpine-skiing?avad=3299_a9ba5c32
good article too, about how skiing is mainly eccentric actions
