If you can’t seem to find your abs and you have relatively low bodyfat, try cutting back your alcohol intake. My abs disappeared after I turned 21.
I would like to try Hot Rox
For overall bi mass I make sure and do reverse grip work-- usually on the cable cross with an ez bar attachment. Really burns the forearms too! Surge me please!
More isn’t always better with lifting. I used to be “that kid” who loved doing 3 sets of 10 and my idea of variety was just adding additional exercises. Since then I’ve learned to tailor my own program but generally just stick to the ones recommended here.
Mag-10 treat me!
For better gains do multi-joint movements such as squats, pull ups, dips, deads, bench. these should almost always be in your workouts
i’d like some mag-10
I have learned that speed work is one of the best ways to improve your one rep max.
I would like some mag 10 please
In my opinion there is no ‘only’ way to work the iron. If you’re truly committed and give maximum effort, you will see results.
Mag-10 would be my choice
I’ve learned that in order to improve everything from strength to body comp, its all gotta start with a solid diet, an effective training program, and self discipline.
And once I get all those things in order, I’d like to try some Hot Roxx so I can feel all warm and fuzzy inside!
If your choking to death doing front squats then check out the Sting Ray by Advanced Fitness, a nifty device that attaches to the bar and makes life a whole lot easier. There’s also the Manta Ray for regular squats.
Would love some Surge please!
Chris
If you are too busy with work or school to realy workout hard and set pr’s you can easily prevent losses and maybe even increase some underdeveloped capacity, by eating right and doing light workouts and a variety of new exercises. Mag 10 also helps, with making gains when stressed–hence i’d liked to win a bottle of that.
Tip: Back thickness
Since adding deadlifts to my routine a few years back, my back has become stronger, thicker, and bigger than ever.
Big DL=Big back!
Start doing deadlifts (all variations) today if you aren’t using them regularly in your routine.
I would choose a bottle of hot rox. Thanks.
I’ve learned to gain muscle while remaining lean it is necessary to time your carb intake around your activity level throughout the day.
I would love some mag 10 baby:)
Pete
2 Bottles of Surge Please (since everyone is going with expensive Mag-10)
Tip #1:
When you’re training always remember the purpose of the work you’re doing. Every now and then I see people wasting all their energy warming up. When I ask them they spout on about the benefits of warming up to prevent injuries. But what’s the point of having warmups more intense than your workout? Don’t waste your intensity and energy on things of little value to your goal.
Another problem I see is Max Effort work (well any work) with poor form. When I see a guy at the gym with a maximal load and he’s shaking all over the bench w/ his elbows flaring every which way I know there is a problem. When you break form you’re training yourself to be strong in the wrong positions. Much like the Westside guys talking about people doing rack pulls with quarter squat form. How’s that going to help your pull?
Plyos, dynamic work, and most other speed/explosion related work is faultily done. These things have purposes, none of which is making you tired. Concentrate on moving the weight as fast as humanly possible on every rep. If you can’t get through your prescribed # of reps without the speed dropping than strip some weight off. I see track coaches training their sprinters with rest intervals of less than a minute between speed work efforts. Worthless for developing speed and so-so for developing endurance. For plyos the active landing phase is near instantaneous. That means if you’re planning on landing in a low position you must raise your legs in the air. Realize this and adjust accordingly.
This is simply thinking about things. Want to run fast in a fresh state? Than sprint with full recovery. Want to be fast in a fatigued state? Than train wo/ full recovery. Determine the purpose of everything you do and than find the best way of satisfying that purpose.
Tip #2:
“Don’t dip into the same pot too many times”
A simple quote that embodies a lot of my training. It means a lot of things. It tells me not to go for a rep that I can’t complete with proper form. To terminate the set upon a breakdown of form. To change my exercises and methods often. It tells me not to let my endurance work interfere with the main goal of generating maximum power. Eventually with all things there will come a time when the possible/guaranteed effects of doing something it will interfere with your training as a whole. That’s the time when you should stop or make a change.
take a week off every 6 to 8 weeks or so. This will let your body recuperate and recover. I’ll take some hot-rox please
Plain and simple the best tip I have picked up is that for people with a fairly low training age like myself, as ass backwards as it may sound to beginners, training 3x a week or 4x a week max instead of something silly like 6x a week will not only help you get stronger but bigger.
I would like some Mag-10
(If there are problems shipping it to canada even though I aware it may be snagged at customs I can give an alternate address in the usa)
I’ve learned that in getting strong, as in most endeavors, faith and patience are crucial.
I would love a bottle of Surge
To keep things simple, consider this tip from one of the old time strongmen (I think it came from George Hackenschmidt, but I’m not sure):
A good workout only needs three things: a squat, a push, and a pull. Really want to keep things simple? Easiest way to fulfill these requirements is to use a power clean + push press complex followed by squats.
I would like some Hot-Rox please.
If you think you’re eating enough, read the Massive Eating article by Berardi. No sense to get any supplements (besides protein) if you’re not already getting enough food. I’ll also say train with compound lifts and high intensity, makes a huge difference.
I’de like some Low-Card Grow! please.
Sleeping an extra hour can do wonders for you. MAG-10 can too - I’ll take a bottle please.
Tip: Whether bulking or cutting, ALWAYS drink lots of water… then drink some more.
Supp: Mag 10, please.
I’ve found that doing varied tempos of pauses at the peak contraction of toe raises or any calf exercise really helps spur new growth(assuming you’re eating for growth too:]
man some Surge would hit the spot