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Depends on what you are doing and how long you have been training so posting that might get you a better response. A novice lifter can't really push nearly as much as an experienced lifter. Unless you are trying to do curls every day you are probably fine doing the next workout and will probably feel better after as well.…

It isn't something that you need to keep up after awhile but it's great to start with and to go back to every so often just to really see what size portions you are actually eating. After awhile you will have a much better idea of how much you are eating even without a scale.

It isn't terrible but it is good to avoid that extra sugar when you can. Listen to the other posters about making it taste better because I just eat it raw with a bit of water.

I have no idea, my parents would just lock my brothers and I outside with some toys and balls and make us figure out what the hell we were going to do for entertainment.

Nutrition is a possibility but it could also just be the shock of lifting heavy. I'm assuming you haven't done a similar program before since you are so sore. I've never had this issue the day after though, damn near fell over a few times after a heavy squat holding my breath though. I can't help much with the other stuff…

I have used Jack3d, Animal rage, and white flood. Jack3d was pretty good, does what it is supposed to but was kind of meh overall. After 2 weeks I had to use the upper end of the recommended dosage. Animal rage worked well and is my go to pre-workout now, partially because I have always had good results with Universal.…

From the post I'm assuming you are hitting all your other goals far as nutrition but short on protein. You don't need something complicated if that is the case. I'd recommend either Optimum Nutritions 100% whey line or VPX zero carb or something similar. Check reviews for flavor since Optimum has quite a few different…

It really depends on how you view tattoos. I would consider it because I look at them in context of when they are done, whatever happens later is irrelevant to that time. They reflect who we were at that point in time not who we will always be. My main concern would be with a future partner having a problem with it, which…

I have started to apply a fairly simplistic mindset in regards to who to look to for advice, find someone who is where you want to be then follow them to get there. As for a trainer I really don't care much about certifications, the industry is flooded with BS ones but having a decent one would be good. Find someone who is…

If you want to continue moving up in weight and keeping up with the lifting you really have two options. Start building a home gym if you have space, start with a power rack and a bench to go with it. The other option is to join a gym. As for an alternative to squats, there isn't one that will target your lower body in the…

I guess I had squats on my mind, meant to say power rack.

My dad bought a squat rack about 12 years ago along with a bench and Olympic bar. I can confidently say it has more than paid for itself since nobody in my family has had to pay for a gym membership and they will last a long time if you take care of them. By far the best piece of equipment I have ever owned. You can also…

HRM aren't very accurate for weight training unless it is just really light weight in a circuit or something. I wouldn't worry too much about the exact calorie burn, focus on getting enough protein to keep up with it. You should also try to cut that 2 hours down, assuming you are doing all weight training. If you are doing…

Sled pulls or variations of it.

A quick warm up to get blood flowing then some foam roller and dynamic stretching. Save the static stretching for after. The exception to this could be corrective stretching if you need to for specific exercises you have flexibility issues with.

Grill up a pack of chicken breast and put them in the fridge. I'll either eat those or just open a can of tuna and eat it right from the can without adding anything. If I'm in a hurry I'll just do a shake.

You can try using a resistance band. wrap one end in the middle of the pull up bar and loop the other one under your leg.

I was expecting an argument of olympic vs. powerlifting squats, this just seems to state the obvious idea that not going parallel shouldn't even be considered a squat. Partials or box squats may or may not have a place in training to improve a 1rm though. Then again I work out at home and have for quite awhile. Looking…

I got frustrated as hell when I first started it. A lot of the stuff is really solid, a lot that is individually used even by top athletes including power lifters and strongmen. You don't burn a lot of calories but it kind of brings everything else together and fills in the gaps. If you really don't like the way it is set…

I love that song and i'm going to go with another EA song as my favorite. First line is my all time favorite of any song. The pain too pure to hide Bridges of Sighs Meant to conceal lover's lies Under the arches Of moonlight and sky Suddenly easy To contemplate why -Emilie Autumn My favorites for lifting would have to…

Loose leaf is the only way to go as far as I'm concerned. I get most of mine from Adagio and have been happy with most. I'd say I've tried around 35-40 of their teas and enjoyed the majority. If you are looking for new ones to try just grab a ton of sample sizes. I like all sorts of green tea, Apricot green and spiced…

"End" result will probably be a rather large tattoo, either sleeve or back. Right now my reward is lifting more weight and getting stronger. Otherwise I'll reward myself with fitness related things. Maybe a new power belt or wrist wraps here soon.

If the problem is getting your elbows up I would look at lat and shoulder flexibility. The former most likely. I can't recommend any specific stretches though. If you have trouble racking it with your elbows up then it might start coming to wrist and triceps flexibility. You may want to try this.…

A friend and I did Animal Hellraiser Training for 10 weeks and both of us gained a fair amount of muscle on it. It's a bodybuilding focused program. I also saw a log of strength gains on this program. A lot of that can be attributed to getting my form back and just getting back into free weights though.…

Honestly, I gave up on it because of the texture. I will measure out 1/4 -1/2 cup of rolled oats and just eat them raw with a bit of water. They are easy to chew and actually taste pretty good. It also doesn't get much quicker and easier.

boiled/grilled breast with nothing on them water to taste blend till it's a consistency you can get down. All credit goes to Derek Poundstone for this one. I would not recommend to anyone with a weak stomach.

Alright, you got me, I'll post on this. I can't comment on much other than my own experience. I've always done well lifting heavy at a deficit and doing light cardio and core work on the off days. I can definitely notice a difference when going from a carb loading high calorie diet to a deficit though so I cut the workload…

I suppose there isn't much of a point in being in this group if I'm not posting. I prefer low bar squat, it just feels more comfortable after developing my back more over the last 3 months. Here is a bit of info on both. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRMiUtscrHw

You may want to invest in some vegan cook books. I only omit beef/pork but will cook vegan fairly often and you won't find eggs in those recipes. After doing that for awhile you might find some ingredients you like that can be applies to other recipes. If not, the internet has tons of recipes as well.

Heavy metal music for lifting heavy metal objects is what I go by.