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This is really common. Up your fats and introduce a sweet potato as part of your post-workout recovery. Fat is a major component of your energy stores - as opposed to carbs - but you will still need the carbs. The sweet potato whilst not strict paleo, is about as good as it gets for that carb addition and small insulin…

You can get the same benefit from doing these once a week. You may see better gains because you're ensuring that you're resting the muscles. BS and DL recruit a lot of the same muscles in the lift, so potentially it's possible that you're getting less benefit from doing these on the same day - especially heavy maxes. If…

Sounds great. Having bumpers is great, but don't under estimate the skill you're learning in how to lower the weight properly. Too many people dump the weight unnecessarily and have no idea how to lower it properly. It's a hard thing to know if what we're doing is too much or not - because those metcons are not like the…

Also, are you doing 2 on 1 off for working out (or 3:1) or just 5 days straight ? That could be a lot - especially if you often do BS and DL on same day always. Is that typical for one lifting day or both ? Or is it just a mix between press/dl/bs/olympic lifts/balance etc

Definitely look into your hydration. During heavy lifting days it's easy because there's a ton of rest involved. I'll often drink a ton of water on those days because it's just part of my "cycle" really. During metcon days, I tend to drink a ton afterwards. Some before (on way to gym and during warm-up) but immediately…

I like spinach too, but I can't say that I'd want to eat it B/L/D. I don't think there'd be much wrong diet-wise; so long as it isn't the only thing you're eating. Also, as they say, variety is the spice of life. How about a mixing up your leafy greens throughout the day? Hopefully you've got a couple of colours on your…

The stars comment is a kudos for using a real lift and doing it heavy (you said 3x1 rep max).. I get that from exhertion and holding breath. Sometimes I may even feel nauseous when trying to lock the DL out. Those type of lifts will tax our central-nervous-system to the max. So if we're under fuled or over tired, it may…

I usually see that as a sign of over-training. Just doing heavy BS and DL is going to tax your CNS and will fatigue you - but I can't say it is something that will always be something that would cause a nap-need. I bet you saw stars doing your DL's ? But when I feel tired and need to take a nap, it's usually because I've…

I'm primarily paleo, but aren't 100% strict. I'll still have a sweet potato, or some bread, or something else considered non-paleo but keep it to a dull roar. I do eat beans often and will have cheat meals (not an entire pizza). This diet is simple but can often be confusing. Like why isn't sweet potato paleo or corn etc…

Could this be the start of a new drinking game ? Go to a popular parking spot that runners will frequent and start moving/adding/replacing/changing logs and rocks and things. Then let the fun begin.

I don't like using things strapped to me or to hold onto anything when I run. To start with - I usually cut my keys down to bare minimum needed. Even if it's just the "clicker" and I hide the car key in the trunk. My house key is also a single. I buy shorts (usually Adidas) that have a small zipper pocket and use that, but…

@ilovedeadlift, is that picture a pull of >5 bills ? I'm assuming you have 100/55/45/35+bar (and change?)

THIS !! I was wondering what was considered a long run, but this post says all that's needed to be said really. Except I will say, gummy bears is not real food, it's more likely to be detrimental to overall performance in the long term. They may provide a short term spike that may make you feel energetic, but there's no…

There's nothing wrong with using bands. Some of them can be used to get in excess of 100# of resistance. Bands are also really good to use for stretching. You don't need ones with handles either, you can just get the "loop of rubber" ones at different thicknesses. Those are uch more useful and adaptable (you can also use…

Do you ever rip your hands ? That would be my biggest concern with that many pull-ups. (and torching thighs with squats). I'd be pissed if I opened my hand the day before I planned on doing something like tough mudder. I know, I'm a p-word. CF like crack too - so I know what it's like to rest, you'll be better for it…

Isn't every day someone's actual birthday ?

Thanks. Ahh - You take if for a shiny coat and bright eyes :) (obviously, a joke for long term benefits which there's absolutely nothing wrong with). Yes, that stuff is cheap as chips which is one reason I tried it. ($15? for 60x500mg tabs - a bit more than you, but mine is in pill-form). I guess this is a perfect example…

<<<<<< Thread has inspired me to change my profile picture (and I just used the darn thing because I went past it). Simple home made pull up bar - cost about $20-30, took a very short time to install too. Much better than those door things - I can actually hang from it and it's rock solid. "uprights" are about 8" and…

If you're still trying to get up in numbers, "grease the groove" then. Install a pull-up bar at home (spend a few small $ and create one with a few plumbers pipes) and everytime you walk past it, jump up there and do some pull-ups. Don't wait for back or arm day. Just do them often and you'll knock em out eventually.

@wackyfunster. What have you noticed since taking carnitine ? Nothing ? Increased endurance ? Fat reduction ? Or is it just something like fish-oil and vitamin, where you feel nothing but your coat looks shinier ? I started to try it ( 2-3 weeks ?) and can't say I've noticed a thing. I was kind of thinking it would help…

Do you ever plan on doing weighted pull-ups ? (be it chin or other). IMHO, if you do body-weight only pull-ups then just do them every other day regardless of your split routine - just use them as something that you do to build overall - like core work. Say you do Split A on Monday, Split B on Tuesday, Split C on…

Lots of supplements will usually equal expensive pee. Cheap supplements can often mean bad ingredients - so they aren't always a good bang for buck. All can be done via real food, however This is the staple Fish oil A protein powder post workout (good protein, try to get one with glutamine and bcaas in it. Also be a whey…

That's fine by me if you disagree, none of us are going to agree on any of this because we each workout differently and have different opinions. I'm just saying those are more isolation/assistance exercises. Truth be told, I think a bicep curl is pretty worthless. Good for the beach but that's where it ends - I'd rather do…

One has to actually lift something for it to be lifting. A bicep curl or a leg press isn't a lift -- regardless of weight & reps. Lifting heavy is exactly that - lifting something heavy. Curls and Leg presses are assistance exercises that help you lift something. Lifting is where you tax your central nervous system and…

I would deem it anything that lights up your central nervous system (CNS). Like if you're lifting to work up to, and improve upon your 1 rep max. The heaviest you can lift, is obviously a single rep. So you may do a lifting session where you do 1-1-1-1-1-1 as-in a single heavy rep (like 85%), then rest, now do another…

If only it came with those little pink dumbells.....

yes, rippentoe can come across as an (one can only guess) but he does make me laugh (videos too ... sometimes it's just how creepily he wears his shorts LOL). Sheiko is another program (or bunches of programs) too, but it's not the most simplest of things to work out what to do - especially when compared to something…

In any and all program you have to start somewhere. using the bar may be for form as much as anything - if you know your' 1RM, then start @ 70% or something. What exactly are you trying to do and with what lifts ? Look at smolov for a tone of work and gains, or wendler (don't forget the assistance exercises) for a slower…

There are many different ways and methods but basically, you have to learn how to pace yourself and build your endurance. You also need a "base" of work to build from. Before doing some methods over others. Fartlek and hill repeats are all good, but don't always translate into faster when you don't have a good mileage base…

Going barefoot may take some acclimatization. You may have deconditioned your feet by wearing the cushy shoes and aren't used to none. You may also need to re-learn how to land on the mid-fore foot rather than a jarring heel. Dunno about kids nowadays, but back in my day I was barefoot all the time and never had…