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Not sure if there is an actual name for these or not..

Combination Movements - 135 LBS

I did about 8 sets of these towards the end of my work out today. This was my final drop set & set of the day.



[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6pLD8ZW0aY]Combination Movements - 135 LBS - YouTube[/ame]
 
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Pop tarts are awesome, I mean, I hate them but, I like their quick calorie and carb without the heavy feeling. Quite a few of the trainers do this lol.

I'm currently very lowly employed, so I go to the gym whenever I want to...I sound so spoiled. But it's usually between breakfast and lunch, or after my afternoon snack. Or after dinner.

Breakfast for me is 5 eggs and 1/2 cup oatmeal, but it doesn't bother me to go soon after that. Mid afternoon snack is usually Greek yogurt with some protein powder added and a fruit, and then dinner is dinner. After every workout thought its protein powder (due to convenience and flavour lol) along with 70g of carbs of my choosing....usually oatmeal mixed with fruit or loads if fruit or some homemade treat like banana bread or brownies lol. It's like a "cheat meal" except, it's not, because I needs it. Which is what I love about it.

I just bump whatever conventional meal should have followed (say lunch) back a couple hours, and have my post workout snack instead if it ends up where I'm ending around lunchtime or dinner time.
 
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Anthony said:
Not sure if there is an actual name for these or not..

Combination Movements - 135 LBS

I did about 8 sets of these towards the end of my work out today. This was my final drop set & set of the day.



Combination Movements - 135 LBS - YouTube
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Looks like a rudimentary clean and jerk with a back squat. Although, you're definitely using more arms to get the bar to shoulders, so it's almost a reverse grip bicep curl;) I wish I could share the wonders of learning the clean and jerk, because its so beautiful and great for athletic performance. Every athlete in a power sport should know how to do those proficiently. It's all in the hipsssss ;)
 
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Leg Press - 390 LBS - Too Light!

This is why I don't focus on the machines themselves & prefer the Free weights. While I do believe everything in the gym has it's place some things just are not going to help you build actual muscle. I use these machines mainly on what I call "muscle confusion" days but as this video illustrates, many of these machines just don't have enough available weight to actually grow once your body is acclimated to working out.


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdBamgB_G0w]Leg Press - 390 LBS - Too Light! - YouTube[/ame]
 
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Been back at the gym for about 2 weeks now and I am hooked! I have so much energy after working out! Oddly enough I also kinda like being sore after a good workout!

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I generally go to the gym early in the morning & go on an empty stomach. Then after the gym I eat a nice big meal so that my body absorbs the nutrients. Shortly after the meal I drink a protein shake. I am considering having something before my work-out to see if it helps, hurts, ect...


To the gym goers, What is your diet routine prior to going to the gym?
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I tend to have a crapy workout on an empty stomach. also cant eat right before so I try to have either of full mean or at least a snack about an hour before.
 
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indian9990 said:
Do you guys take pre/post workout stuff?

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a lot of people I work out with do pre workout. I'm not a huge fan ive taken it a few times and did not feel a huge dif. although they swear by it. once or twice when it was one of those lazy days it did give me that little kick.

maybe ill get some just for reserve lol
 
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JT said:
a lot of people I work out with do pre workout. I'm not a huge fan ive taken it a few times and did not feel a huge dif. although they swear by it. once or twice when it was one of those lazy days it did give me that little kick.

maybe ill get some just for reserve lol
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What about protein for a post work out?

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indian9990 said:
What about protein for a post work out?

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I take protein once or twice a day. usually in the AM as a mean replacement (with a banana blended in there mmm yum)

I may make a protein shake if I plan on going to the gym and im hungry and don't want to make a full meal or running tight on time ect.
 
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applejax said:
Get your diet in check before worrying about supplements.
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My diet is pretty much in check lol. Or at least i think. I've been doing Paleo diet for a while. I actually like it. Consume mad amounts of protein lol. I'm not as strict now as I used to be but I still stick to it.

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indian9990 said:
My diet is pretty much in check lol. Or at least i think. I've been doing Paleo diet for a while. I actually like it. Consume mad amounts of protein lol. I'm not as strict now as I used to be but I still stick to it.

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There is more to that fad diet than just consuming "mad" amount of protein.
 
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indian9990 said:
Do you guys take pre/post workout stuff?

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To answer your question, I have not taken anything prior to the workout & normally work out on an empty stomach but have been thinking about changing things up to see if there is a difference. I do however, take something after my work-out called "re-Grow" along with an after workout meal..
 

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Anthony

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JT said:
I like the 3 dudes behind you staring at you! haha
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I didn't notice that until later. The one dude appeared to "tap" his friend just prior to my lift as if to say "yo check this dude out" lol...


If you want to fall out of your chair laughing JT, check out the video I just put up on my facebook. Fairy walks in front of me just before my lift & I'm like "WTF" lol.. I didn't upload it to the tube, just my page..
 

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applejax said:
There is more to that fad diet than just consuming "mad" amount of protein.
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I couldn't agree more but the diet also helps me cut out a lot of crap that's not good for me. Like fatty foods, sweets and other stuff. I eat a lot better than I did before. Avoiding the pizza is always a plus lol.

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