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Does this mean we should avoid failure at all times during HST or are there periods of time, such as the two weeks of 5s at the same weight and the negs, where failure is OK?

In this debate about genetic potential and steroid use, it sounds like there's some confusion as to what exactly steroids do to cells in the body. I think people are forgetting that steroids are drugs and not just another nutrient. They work as hormones that enter the nucleus of cells and...

I've outlined my diet based on what was said by Bryan in his Eating For Size article. Based on the information there, I need roughly 3000 kcal a day. If I eat enough protein for my weight (1 g per lb) I get 740 kcal from protein. This leaves me 2260 kcal I need to get from fat and carbs. If I...

I'd like to start a discussion about carbohydrate consumption since I noticed recently I'm not getting enough carbs. I suspect others might have the same issue and don't realize it yet. I have a few questions I'm hoping will spark a healthy conversation on the topic. I've been eating oatmeal...

I've been using bottled fish oil recently and can't stand the taste anymore. I'm looking into buying fish oil gel caps but can't decide which ones to buy. Is it ok to go for the cheapest brand I can find or is there a compromise in quality? I also found that the conentration of DHA and EPA...

Bryan recommends taking 1 tbsp flax seed oil per 100 lbs body weight and 4 g fish oil per day. (And 6 g CLA if you can afford it). Can I just take Udo's Choice Oil Blend and meet the same requirements? How much should I be taking? Should I spread my intake throughout the day? Can I take it with...

I followed the instructions in the booklet. It said to measure just above the suprailiac and a bit to the front. I tried a few measurements at slightly different positions (still in accordance with the instructions) and got anywhere between 6 and 10 mm. With that much difference between...

I'm starting to realize that firm muscles when not flexed or pumped is not a good thing and not something I should strive for. However I can't help but want some more firmness.

Thanks for your reply chiefhog. Does anyone else have something to share on this topic?

So I got the slimguide calipers and I measured my abs right beside my belly button and I got a reading of 10 mm. So addy, is this the right place to be measuring when you said measure your abs? According to your advice, I should bulk but I'm not happy about the fat around my love handles...

Thanks guys for all your responses. :) I like the idea of using the mirror, scale as well as calipers to measure my abs. I have two more questions: Where exactly should I be measuring my abs for that 10-15mm width mentioned by addy? How do I find good quality calipers?

Is muscle hardness (in a relaxed, non-pumped state) a function of how much body fat you have? I was wondering whether I could expect my muscles to feel harder by lowering my body fat. That would be great motivation for me to lose body fat.

Hi, I would really like to know my true body fat %. I've used a Tanita body fat scale (athletic body type setting) and the value varies from 9% to 17%. I know you have to use it at a consistent time and hydration level but I don't know what is the best time to use it because each time I get a...

I started putting oatmeal in my morning and pre/post workout shakes as a source of medium glycemic index (GI) carbs but didn't like how it got gooey after blending. To get around that I decided to grind the oatmeal into a powder using a coffee grinder. That way all my ingredients are either...

Thanks a lot for your help. A couple of follow up questions directed at anyone: 8) When will HSN:CRE be available again since it is out of stock? 9) What happens if you stop taking creatine? Do you keep your gains? Does one continue taking it daily forever or stop at some point in the future...

Hi, I'd like to start taking creatine but I have a few questions about it before I got out and buy anything. 1) How much are you supposed to take and how often? 2) Is this amount dependent on body size? 3) Can I add it to my protein drink or does it have to be taken with juice? 4) What's the...

One of my arms is slightly longer than the other which I'm told is quite common. Since the bar on the Smith machine is designed to be perfectly parallel to the ground, does anyone know if using it for bench press would lead to asymmetric muscle development?

Does this mean I no longer need a spot for bench presses?