Recent content by Jake

Well, it's calories, that's for sure! But I wouldn't rely on it- look a the profile- there's relatively little protein, and LOTS of fat. I'd aim for something more balanced.

Start over with the 15s. Two months is a lonnnnnng SD!

Sorry to hear that Colby, but it does sound like a cycle or two with hypers would help you. Best of luck!

Hey Fausto- Best of luck with your new routine- we'll be anxiuous to hear how it works out. Are you doing Tabata 3x/week, or every AM too? Also, are you doing only bag work or any other exercises? I've been doing it for a while- all stationary bike, but I'd like to hear what you (and anyone...

In terms of effects on weight gain/loss, maybe. In terms other health issues (like heart disease, cancer, stroke), most definitely. You wouldn't want to be taking in 600cals of one macronutrient at the expense of calories from other macronutrients. For example, if you had 600cals available to...

In terms of effects on weight gain/loss, maybe. In terms other health issues (like heart disease, cancer, stroke), most definitely. You wouldn't want to be taking in 600cals of one macronutrient at the expense of calories from other macronutrients. For example, if you had 600cals available to...

I'd suggest not going much below mid-shin for SLDLs, especially as you progress into the 5s. IMO (and others'), you don't really need such wide ROM to get the full effect of the SLDL in the hammies, and you do put your lower back at risk of injury. Plus, you're more likely to slip on form...

I don't use any, and don't recommend them. First, as you note, most (if not all) contain tons of refined sugar. Second, even though I haven't checked, I heard that most of them are very high in trans-fat. Could be wrong, and I will check, but if that's the case, that's bad. Third, I haven't met...

De nada! HST has been *very* good to me- I was 165 when I started in '03, and am a pretty solid 190 at about 12% BF. I haven't tried ACIT, but I'll look into it.

I just realized that I didn't really answer your question. As soon as I get my shoulder strength back, I will start with HST there too. I just can't do it now, as I don't have sufficient strength and am not pain-free at heavier weights to meet the increasing load requirements.

I use HST exclusively- have for the past several years. This past October, I incurred a Type 1 shoulder separation (minor, but dang painful nonetheless). I just re-started HST, keeping all of exercises the same except for shoulder. For that I'm focusing on strength training (lateral raises...

Probably not. But I'd check with a sports medicine doc about this. S/he may recommend a series of isometrics and ROM exercises for you. (Been there, done that, and yes, it helped.) BTW- you might not have TOS- could be a cervical spondolysis (thinning of the disk) or the like. Get it checked.

Unless you're doing high-incline (>=45 degrees) bench, you're not really hitting your shoulders as much as you may think. I'd leave the bench at low(15-20 degrees) incline and use that to focus on the chest. In any event, you might try doing Arnolds instead of militaries. Also, are you doing...

Sounds great, Sun-Tzu. I have to ask- what is a "shiznit?"

Hey all- welcome to the forum! You should find HST to be a great program for cutting, but like babya says, it's all about calories in/out- if you don't have a deficit, you won't lose, simple as that. If you're up for it, I'd think seriously about a 6-day/week program- I've found it to be best...