Lee's challenge part 2!
Discussion
okgo said:
Just do more sqauts?
I see no place for the leg press if you have a squat rack?
My expert coach believes it has a different effect on the muscles than just doing the squat and quite frankly his word is good enough for me. He consistently produces amazing results from the folk he mentors.I see no place for the leg press if you have a squat rack?
To be truthfully honest, I'm not sure about the science behind this but his training is usually based around scientific facts. I will ask next time I see him.
Although most bodybuilders I see usually do a mix of legs and the press is very popular after the squat.
I've been feeling a little flat lately before workouts and it's sometimes difficult to get into the right mode when you're like that I find so I'm thinking about getting some of the infamous pre-workout drink called Jack3d!
http://www.predatornutrition.com/pd-jack3d-250g.cf...
Those of you who have seen me posting in this area will know I'm not a believer in buying tons of these supplements but I have tried a sample of Jack3d before and it gave me a huge boost!
http://www.predatornutrition.com/pd-jack3d-250g.cf...
Those of you who have seen me posting in this area will know I'm not a believer in buying tons of these supplements but I have tried a sample of Jack3d before and it gave me a huge boost!
Ordinary_Chap said:
Oh and I thought I'd add in some of the great work an American poster on UK-Muscle has put together. His name is HackSkii and he's a doctor and has over the years contributed some amazing and insightful work.
Why am I posting this? Well after the controversy over my low carb suggestions lots of folks have been messaging me about it so I thought I'd post one of my influences regarding the management of carbs.
Good article. I've been saying similar on PH for ages but without the science to avoid overwhelming people; my previous posts were concerned with people reading such information and thinking, "Cool. I'll just not eat carbs." I'm glad it mentions the glycaemic index. Well worth investigating this fully. Why am I posting this? Well after the controversy over my low carb suggestions lots of folks have been messaging me about it so I thought I'd post one of my influences regarding the management of carbs.
hackskii said:
Carbohydrates and blood sugars. Dieting and carbohydrates and misunderstandings.
Thread continues here; http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/losing-weight/1941-carb...
PS anyone want to do my Kebab Diet?
Ordinary_Chap said:
I've been feeling a little flat lately before workouts and it's sometimes difficult to get into the right mode when you're like that I find so I'm thinking about getting some of the infamous pre-workout drink called Jack3d!
Are you talking psychologically? I find what you think can affect how you perform... eg if you're feeling slightly down, it can really hamper your performance.RemainAllHoof said:
Ordinary_Chap said:
I've been feeling a little flat lately before workouts and it's sometimes difficult to get into the right mode when you're like that I find so I'm thinking about getting some of the infamous pre-workout drink called Jack3d!
Are you talking psychologically? I find what you think can affect how you perform... eg if you're feeling slightly down, it can really hamper your performance.So I'm looking for something to give me a solid kick for the training!
Ordinary_Chap said:
I've been doing 3 peoples jobs and I'm starting work very early and by 5.30 I feel frazzled! I then leave work and head to the gym where I don't feel like I've got the focus I normally have and I'm often just feeling burnt out.
So I'm looking for something to give me a solid kick for the training!
Ouch. That's gotta wear you down. Check out Emotional Freedom Techniques. It's damned powerful for changing your emotions. Lots of videos about it on YouTube.So I'm looking for something to give me a solid kick for the training!
RemainAllHoof said:
Ordinary_Chap said:
I've been doing 3 peoples jobs and I'm starting work very early and by 5.30 I feel frazzled! I then leave work and head to the gym where I don't feel like I've got the focus I normally have and I'm often just feeling burnt out.
So I'm looking for something to give me a solid kick for the training!
Ouch. That's gotta wear you down. Check out Emotional Freedom Techniques. It's damned powerful for changing your emotions. Lots of videos about it on YouTube.So I'm looking for something to give me a solid kick for the training!
RemainAllHoof said:
Ordinary_Chap said:
Thanks I will have a look at that.
Just had a thought - you might also find it useful to help achieve your goals if you apply it creatively. PM me if you need help figuring things out.Lee
If we wan't to mention fatigue in the gym I cycled to work at 6 this morning (wait, tuesday morning) rode home again to get my car, had dinner (Kebab, but a small shish so probably not too bad, few options at midnight), came back and now look like I will be here till sunrise...
Hibernation until midday and possibly a gym session followed by a lovely bike ride in the sun is in order i believe...
Hibernation until midday and possibly a gym session followed by a lovely bike ride in the sun is in order i believe...
Tonight was biceps and back, I didn't train last night as I spent a couple of hours showing a friend some basic lifts.
Lateral pull down (close grip) 3 x 8 @ 70kg
Seated pulls (close grip) 3 x 8 @ 80kg
Shrugs 3 x 8 @ 30kg
Bicep curls 3 x 8 @ 30kg
Hammer curls 3 x 8 @ 22kg (per dumbbell)
And then driving home is tricky when your arms have locked up after the training.......
Lateral pull down (close grip) 3 x 8 @ 70kg
Seated pulls (close grip) 3 x 8 @ 80kg
Shrugs 3 x 8 @ 30kg
Bicep curls 3 x 8 @ 30kg
Hammer curls 3 x 8 @ 22kg (per dumbbell)
And then driving home is tricky when your arms have locked up after the training.......
Edited by Ordinary_Chap on Thursday 7th April 21:00
Ordinary_Chap said:
Tonight was biceps and back, I didn't train last night as I spent a couple of hours showing a friend some basic lifts.
Lateral pull down (close grip) 3 x 8 @ 70kg
Seated pulls (close grip) 3 x 8 @ 80kg
Shrugs 3 x 8 @ 30kg
Bicep curls 3 x 8 @ 30kg
Hammer curls 3 x 8 @ 22kg (per dumbbell)
And then driving home is tricky when your arms have locked up after the training.......
Wow looking like you making some great progress, 3 kgs in 2 weeks!Lateral pull down (close grip) 3 x 8 @ 70kg
Seated pulls (close grip) 3 x 8 @ 80kg
Shrugs 3 x 8 @ 30kg
Bicep curls 3 x 8 @ 30kg
Hammer curls 3 x 8 @ 22kg (per dumbbell)
And then driving home is tricky when your arms have locked up after the training.......
Edited by Ordinary_Chap on Thursday 7th April 21:00
I've also noticed your strength and it looks like I'm not too far behind, seems like my biceps probably got the edge and your triceps have the edge... No doubt this is not the case and you are probably miles ahead though
Anyhow, as for me. Well, I don't really know what to make of things. Don't know If I am making progress or not... I've gone up on my back and bicep weights. I have swapped one of my chest and tri days for 2 days of pushups doing 6 x 15 of pushups before bed and throwing a protein shake in before bed. 3 weeks of cycling into work 4 days a week (its a 500 feet climb in 4 miles in the morning bust mostly downhill on way home, obviously)...
Weight has stayed exactly the same, if anything gone up a bit, but waist has gone down by an inch... Don't know how or why.
Maybe my body is just confused...
And on the beer front, only one proper night out in the last month and I'm out tomorrow (annual old school mates get together) but that is it pretty much. Got an 8 mile walk this Sunday and got TA training next weekend so will see how things are going in a fortnight...
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