I am planning to do a short (5-6 week) cycle next time & am looking to cut after having just finished a gaining cycle.
For anyone willing to take time to offer assistance, I could use some guidance on structuring my diet during this time.
Basically, I'm struggling with carb intake - I...
Keith,
I'll leave the carb part to others who know more; there are varying opinions on timing, amount, etc. Check the FAQ too.
As for protein here's what I know:
Pre-workout: take around 20g "fast" protein 15-20 minutes before hitting the weights. This is done becuase it's absorption...
Put a check in the "count everything" column for me.
I regularly supp with protein, as sometimes I am just too dang lazy to prep whole food but still need the protein. But under normal circumstances, I'm with you, I have no problem getting enough.
I just got my Driver (thru 1fast400) and mixed it up for the first time (I had not tried it before).
2 scoops & 6 oz water and I had chocolate pudding! I added 3-4 oz more water & it was fine - and tasty. But this is thinner than the last stuff?? Yikes!
I had been doing Smith squats (on my home gym) as I don't have a spotter normally (that's why I got a Smith in the first place).
I find them harder to do than regular BB squats. As you said, it's straight up-and-down, otherwise you are fighting resistance from the machine itself if you waver...
Actually, you want "fast" protein in your pre-workout drink, and "slow" in your post-workout drink, which would be taken immediately following your training.
As far as maltodextrin goes, you can get it online at proteinfactory.com, etc. Some have said your local drug...
Well, good luck with it kid! At over twice your age, I hope someday to have half as nice a build as you have now.
I think we all may be asking YOU for pointers.. ;)
Steve,
Check out this link on Exrx.net on how to do a deadlift. If you browse around you will see numerous exercises for the different muscle groups, all w/ a video demo. Very helpful!
Good luck!
John
Not familiar w/ that piece of equipment, but I assume it is an assisted dip or chin station.
If so, yes, have your friend use this; what you want to do is progress thru lighter & lighter amounts of assistance as you go thru your cycle. Still find your RM weights, as described above, only...
True. Here's the info from FitDay:
Egg, white only, cooked: Cals 16, protein 3g, carb 0g, fat 0g
Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled: Cals 78, protein 6g, carb 1g, fat 5g