jmule24 Member

I'm stuck at 205 currently so I know your feelings!!!!!

You can now say you bench three plates..... :D (45/35/2.5)

I was bloated and blah feeling because of increasing my water intake........

http://examine.com/supplements/Creatine/#scientific-research

This is personally why I don't take it anymore. Even increasing my water intake I still felt blah and just plain bloated.

1. It's not something you see immediate results from. It takes a few weeks for you to notice. 2. Find a creatine monohydrate, that is all you need don't spend money on any other version. 3. Brand IMO doesn't really matter go to BB.com or Myprotein.com and compare prices 4. Lastly, some people are non-responders to it and…

What is it? $129/month???!!!???

The studies show that women tend to be more non-responders than males do. Just get a basic creatine monohydrate. It's not something you take and notice immediate results, it takes weeks for you to notice any additional benefits if any.

Awesome lifts, accompanied by awesome socks!!!!!

I wasn't saying aim for a PR on every lift. It's more of a mindset and it continuously debated by everyone who competes. I personally don't think there is a right or wrong way to do it.

PR on the platform not in the gym........

Replicating motor skills is key with most lifts no matter the weight used.

Co-sign.

Written by a doctor in the respective field.....you'll notice his beginner routine has no machines........ http://weightrainer.net/training/beginners.html

Agreed ^^^^^

I'd argue that barbell movements are just as safe when done properly. Squatting/Bench just the bar isn't going to cause you injury anymore than machines would. Again simply my opinion; in my experience many personal trainers steer clear from compound exercises for two reason, 1. they don't use them in their own training.…

Congrats on getting started again! SL 5x5 is a great program to get started again. IMO - I would question the knowledge or your trainer if they are immediately wanting to start you on their "own" program. It sounds to me like you're not even interested in it. Barbell Compound exercises will always be the best overall…

It's the latest filter......

Keep the OP in mind. She should be using a beginner program and that's it. She doesn't need to get confused with frequency, volume, and intensity of sessions.

Yes,yes,and yes.

OP - keep it simple. Don't try and make multiple changess all at once. It's a recipe for frustration and failure. Like many have shared, start with a beginner program and follow it to a T. Get used to following a program and how your body reacts. Then a month or two later focus on getting your nutrition better if it even…

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Do you happen to have any video of you benching? I found that I wasn't setting up properly, thus lacking tightness in my LATS to help with the movement.

It still would be goal dependent. Powerlifts/Strength athletes need to be more focused on maintaining strength during a cut, where as a bodybuilder/physique person just needs to maintain or slightly back off the volume. From experience I've been able to cut between 0.5/1.0 lb per week and maintain my strength using a…

@little_simon damn strong! Even pausing at the top of your DLs.

Nice progress!

E. Curls bro, Curls for the gurls!!!! DYEL Bro???

That's kinky and crazy!!!!

The answer is curls, hammer curls, concentration curls, incline curls, curls in the squat rack.......and lastly curls on a boszu ball because that is great core stimulation...... How'd I do???

This belongs here...... https://youtu.be/XuI6GTY9eVc