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Z-JuiceThanks for the responses guys. To all 3 of you:
Tightness or chronic tightness isn't really the word I'm looking for, "acute and occurs for a couple days" as californiagrown mentioned is a very accurate description, as the problem is deep in the muscle, although it is somewhat chronic as it happens after every lifting session.
Warm up:
2-3 minutes on treadmill 4 mph - running/ "butt kickers" / loosening legs
Dynamic Stretching (leg swings, opening up hips, etc.)
5 more minutes on treadmill slowly increasing speed to 7 mph
Minimal weight warm-up sets
-workout-
Post-workout:
Stretching hamstrings, quadriceps, calfs, hip-flexors, groin, etc. I break out the foam roller to get the IT band on occasion, but sometimes neglect it. And I typically stretch my hamstrings lying on my back with a band or a partner in addition to the other standard methods.
Adding on I don't have flexibility issues or problems running, biking, skiing, etc. This problem only occurs when lifting. I recently heard that "inactive" glutes can be related to hamstring injuries, but I'm not sure what type of injuries.
Z-JuiceThanks for the responses guys. To all 3 of you:
Tightness or chronic tightness isn't really the word I'm looking for, "acute and occurs for a couple days" as californiagrown mentioned is a very accurate description, as the problem is deep in the muscle, although it is somewhat chronic as it happens after every lifting session.
Warm up:
2-3 minutes on treadmill 4 mph - running/ "butt kickers" / loosening legs
Dynamic Stretching (leg swings, opening up hips, etc.)
5 more minutes on treadmill slowly increasing speed to 7 mph
Minimal weight warm-up sets
-workout-
Post-workout:
Stretching hamstrings, quadriceps, calfs, hip-flexors, groin, etc. I break out the foam roller to get the IT band on occasion, but sometimes neglect it. And I typically stretch my hamstrings lying on my back with a band or a partner in addition to the other standard methods.
Adding on I don't have flexibility issues or problems running, biking, skiing, etc. This problem only occurs when lifting. I recently heard that "inactive" glutes can be related to hamstring injuries, but I'm not sure what type of injuries.
Z-JuiceThanks for the responses guys. To all 3 of you:
Tightness or chronic tightness isn't really the word I'm looking for, "acute and occurs for a couple days" as californiagrown mentioned is a very accurate description, as the problem is deep in the muscle, although it is somewhat chronic as it happens after every lifting session.
Warm up:
2-3 minutes on treadmill 4 mph - running/ "butt kickers" / loosening legs
Dynamic Stretching (leg swings, opening up hips, etc.)
5 more minutes on treadmill slowly increasing speed to 7 mph
Minimal weight warm-up sets
-workout-
Post-workout:
Stretching hamstrings, quadriceps, calfs, hip-flexors, groin, etc. I break out the foam roller to get the IT band on occasion, but sometimes neglect it. And I typically stretch my hamstrings lying on my back with a band or a partner in addition to the other standard methods.
Adding on I don't have flexibility issues or problems running, biking, skiing, etc. This problem only occurs when lifting. I recently heard that "inactive" glutes can be related to hamstring injuries, but I'm not sure what type of injuries.
saskskierI can squat 30+ reps a day at 300+ lbs
CheeFLooking for an alternative to creatine for preventing delayed onset muscular soreness. I have been taking about 1250mg of creatine hcl for a while, and had to stop because of the bloating. Any supplement suggestions for a lactic acid buffer (or less soreness)?
CheeFLooking for an alternative to creatine for preventing delayed onset muscular soreness. I have been taking about 1250mg of creatine hcl for a while, and had to stop because of the bloating. Any supplement suggestions for a lactic acid buffer (or less soreness)?
saskskierWell this sucks. I can squat 30+ reps a day at 300+ lbs, but I sprint a few steps playing slow pitch and pull a hamstring. (In all fairness, I didn't have a good warmup).
CheeFLooking for an alternative to creatine for preventing delayed onset muscular soreness. I have been taking about 1250mg of creatine hcl for a while, and had to stop because of the bloating. Any supplement suggestions for a lactic acid buffer (or less soreness)?
TheHamburglar$45 for 100 servings
90053dorsiflexion stretch, keep you heel on the floor and push your knee into the wall as hard as you can
CheeFLooking for an alternative to creatine for preventing delayed onset muscular soreness. I have been taking about 1250mg of creatine hcl for a while, and had to stop because of the bloating. Any supplement suggestions for a lactic acid buffer (or less soreness)?
DlCKMEAT AND VEGATABLES. IF YOU WANT LESS SORENESS WORK HARDER OR NOT AT ALL. NO ONE SUPPLEMENTS FOR SORENESS, GROW A PAIR AND LIFT THROUGH THE PAIN.
californiagrownNo starches in there? Hmmmmmm.
Intraworkout drinks have given me better recovery times in the past. Placebo effect? Maybe.
DlCKMEAT AND VEGATABLES!!!!
Vegetables with starch:
Corn, peas, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkin, squash, zucchini and yams.
californiagrownYou must be from the Midwest bahahaha.
DlCKMEAT AND VEGATABLES. IF YOU WANT LESS SORENESS WORK HARDER OR NOT AT ALL. NO ONE SUPPLEMENTS FOR SORENESS, GROW A PAIR AND LIFT THROUGH THE PAIN.
CheeFLooking for an alternative to creatine for preventing delayed onset muscular soreness. I have been taking about 1250mg of creatine hcl for a while, and had to stop because of the bloating. Any supplement suggestions for a lactic acid buffer (or less soreness)?
CheeFI Work harder in one of my 10 hour shifts than you do in a week of hitting the gym bud. I can't afford being sore at work.
t-rentThere is no such thing as overtraining, just under eating and under sleeping. - Rich Pianna
But seriously, in my opinion he is right on that, i have definitely put my body through hell with my job, being in the Marine Corps. Some of the other guys make me look like a fucking use too compared to what they can do. It is amazing what the human body is capable of.
Rich Pianna, Mike O'Hearn, Tom Plattz, and of course Arnold are my idols. Im getting ready for my chest and back workout today, 6 super sets, push then pull. For me on my chest day i will only do barbel bench press twice a month, the other 6 times is dumbbells. i personally don't like barbell bench. But my favorite day to train is leg day, i fucking love squats, and about 3 months ago switched to low bar squats. I feel so much stronger now doing them low instead of high. 405 is my PR for squat. such a good day that was.
CheeFI Work harder in one of my 10 hour shifts than you do in a week of hitting the gym bud. I can't afford being sore at work.
MACAQUEDo you guys follow strict diet and eating schedules? I've been hitting the gym hard over the past few weeks and I can't seem to get enough into my stomach. I've been eating 3 scrambled eggs, peanutbutter toast, and some fruit for breakfast. Usually grill 2 hamburgers or turkey burgers for lunch, and then eat chicken/pork chops/steak for dinner. Snacks in between meals, a protein shake right after the gym and right before bed. I'm always hungry though.
MACAQUEDo you guys follow strict diet and eating schedules? I've been hitting the gym hard over the past few weeks and I can't seem to get enough into my stomach. I've been eating 3 scrambled eggs, peanutbutter toast, and some fruit for breakfast. Usually grill 2 hamburgers or turkey burgers for lunch, and then eat chicken/pork chops/steak for dinner. Snacks in between meals, a protein shake right after the gym and right before bed. I'm always hungry though.
MACAQUEDo you guys follow strict diet and eating schedules? I've been hitting the gym hard over the past few weeks and I can't seem to get enough into my stomach. I've been eating 3 scrambled eggs, peanutbutter toast, and some fruit for breakfast. Usually grill 2 hamburgers or turkey burgers for lunch, and then eat chicken/pork chops/steak for dinner. Snacks in between meals, a protein shake right after the gym and right before bed. I'm always hungry though.
MACAQUEDo you guys follow strict diet and eating schedules? I've been hitting the gym hard over the past few weeks and I can't seem to get enough into my stomach. I've been eating 3 scrambled eggs, peanutbutter toast, and some fruit for breakfast. Usually grill 2 hamburgers or turkey burgers for lunch, and then eat chicken/pork chops/steak for dinner. Snacks in between meals, a protein shake right after the gym and right before bed. I'm always hungry though.
BenWhithow old are you? height/bodyweight/activity level?
I have alarms on my phones to eat every three hours or so. I'll eat what equates to a 4-block zone meal every four hours with coffee in the morning, fruit in the afternoon before a workout, and a protein shake after exercising.
MACAQUE5'8", 170lbs
I'm trying to put on muscle, but also drop some fat. I'm close to having a 6-pack but I mostly just want my back and chest to be more defined like they were last summer. If I could get to a lean 180lbs by the end of september I'd be stoked.
BenWhiteat the right cars. Stay away from bread, pasta, all that bullshit when possible.
My carb intake is predominantly sweet potato, small amounts of white rice concentrated around workouts, brussel sprouts, broccoli, zucchini, summer squash, spaghetti squash, etc.
Eat meat and veggies. Some grains. Little starch and sugar.
BenWhiteat the right cars. Stay away from bread, pasta, all that bullshit when possible.
My carb intake is predominantly sweet potato, small amounts of white rice concentrated around workouts, brussel sprouts, broccoli, zucchini, summer squash, spaghetti squash, etc.
Eat meat and veggies. Some grains. Little starch and sugar.
Crispy.There will not be noticable difference if you get all your carbs from sweet potatoes instead of white bread or pasta if you eat the same quantity of carbs.
Crispy.There will not be noticable difference if you get all your carbs from sweet potatoes instead of white bread or pasta if you eat the same quantity of carbs.
louie.miragsWhite bread and pasta makes feel bloated and shitty though. Sweet potatos and squash don't. Granted I never measure exact portions. White bread does nothing for you. It's a poor man's food.
RedPandaI think crispy was just saying that there won't be any difference in the way your body looks by eating one carb vs another. I definitely agree with the way it makes you feel though.
louie.miragsI need to ask everyone's thoughts on forearm and wrist curls? Why do newbies and old men gravitate toward those? You know the curls when just your wrist is moving? Is it from an 80s movie or something? They seem pointless
louie.miragsI need to ask everyone's thoughts on forearm and wrist curls? Why do newbies and old men gravitate toward those? You know the curls when just your wrist is moving? Is it from an 80s movie or something? They seem pointless
jblaskiWhy would you completely ignore a muscle group?
Crispy.There will not be noticable difference if you get all your carbs from sweet potatoes instead of white bread or pasta if you eat the same quantity of carbs.
louie.miragsI do forearm curls during bicep. Just reverse curls though. It seems the old men go straight for the wrist curls and not much else. I assumed this was made popular by an old movie or something. It's odd. Do you work out your wrist?
DlCKAbsolutely not true at all. When you consider nutrient density they are VERY different. If you are someone with sensitive blood sugar the difference between white bread and a boiled sweet potato is huge.
jblaskiWhy would you completely ignore a muscle group?
californiagrownAnd Ben whit, please speak English when talking about nutrition. Do not speak zone diet. None knows wtf a block is- just say 100g or whatever it translates to.
VTbass802I have small/weak wrists, so I workout my forearms. I usually do the forearm roller (basically a stick tied to a weight) and it helps me not only have freakishly small forearms but also not have my grip fail out on every exercise on back day. I don't know if that is why all the old men do it though, you are probably right though about the movie thing.
californiagrownEh, slap some butter on that white bread and it'll effectively lower the glycemic index to that of a sweet potato /QUOTE]
It doesnt change the fact that white bread has no nutritional value vs a sweet potato which is loaded with vitamin A. Your diet should consist of nutriet dense foods so that your brain is sent the correct satiety signlas. Someone said "a carb is a carb", im sorry but that is the definition of ignorance. Sugar is a carb... We all know the negative effects of too much sugar, or at least we should. Throw butter on your broccoli instead and NEVER EAT WHITE BREAD.
DlCKEh, slap some butter on that white bread and it'll effectively lower the glycemic index to that of a sweet potato /QUOTE]
It doesnt change the fact that white bread has no nutritional value vs a sweet potato which is loaded with vitamin A. Your diet should consist of nutriet dense foods so that your brain is sent the correct satiety signlas. Someone said "a carb is a carb", im sorry but that is the definition of ignorance. Sugar is a carb... We all know the negative effects of too much sugar, or at least we should. Throw butter on your broccoli instead and NEVER EAT WHITE BREAD.
VTbass802I have small/weak wrists, so I workout my forearms. I usually do the forearm roller (basically a stick tied to a weight) and it helps me not only have freakishly small forearms but also not have my grip fail out on every exercise on back day. I don't know if that is why all the old men do it though, you are probably right though about the movie thing.
Unrelated, my squat is not coming along nearly as well as my deadlift. What should I do for this? Two leg days (one quads one hamstrings)? More unilateral stuff? More Squatting? Or should I just wait out the plateau?
VTbass802I have small/weak wrists, so I workout my forearms. I usually do the forearm roller (basically a stick tied to a weight) and it helps me not only have freakishly small forearms but also not have my grip fail out on every exercise on back day. I don't know if that is why all the old men do it though, you are probably right though about the movie thing.
Unrelated, my squat is not coming along nearly as well as my deadlift. What should I do for this? Two leg days (one quads one hamstrings)? More unilateral stuff? More Squatting? Or should I just wait out the plateau?
