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post Apr 11 2013, 11:33 PM

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Anyone take meat (chicken, beef) pre bed or late night? Is it ok for it? I'm bulking at the moment.

Been not taking whey (or any protein supp) in awhile. I'm having minor difficulty with protein source for supper / pre bed meal.

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post Apr 12 2013, 01:29 AM

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QUOTE(-Dan @ Apr 11 2013, 11:48 PM)
No problem.
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Thanks Dan. Will keep up with the meat, and going to stock a tub of whey or two for convenient purpose.
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post Apr 12 2013, 09:14 AM

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QUOTE(alien9 @ Apr 12 2013, 02:48 AM)
by not using straps, you will train your grip, hence will make your forearm grows big
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So does it mean that, for both forearm and back development, we would be better wif switching up deadlift between raw and using straps

I do not have a strap until now. Everything is raw.

I think I could use a strap. Click Here

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post Apr 12 2013, 07:22 PM

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QUOTE(durianhead @ Apr 12 2013, 01:46 PM)
The usage of straps allows you to lift slightly heavier weights on your deadlift compared to raw grip, hence forcing your body to recruit more muscle fibers from the back/hamstring and less from the forearms.

In short, I feel it's best to switch it up.

But it really depends on yourself, if you feel your forearms could use a little beefing and your grip is sub-par (your grip will affect the strength of other exercises as well, particularly those involving dumbbells), then by all means, forgo the straps.

If you feel like placing more emphasis on your back and hamstrings, go for straps.
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Thanks durian, I can't neglect the small muscles while being genetically weak in them (forearm, wrist, calves)
But at beginner stage, I think I should put more focus on the bigger muscle group. So I would get a strap for next back routine
And also stick to direct forearm training I been doing all the while, with some raw DL as usual.
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post Apr 13 2013, 10:16 AM

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QUOTE(bagata @ Apr 13 2013, 08:48 AM)
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Thanks -Dan for the reply. I did go around that area to find for gym yesterday evening but could not find any. Maybe I had missed it, will go and check it out later.

Yeah I saw 2 gyms at Mahkota Cheras the other day, just trying to find one which is nearer smile.gif

Thanks again bro!
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Do you know Double-Dragon chinese restaurant in Sg Long? There's a gym upstairs at 2-3 lane besides the restaurant (corner lot as well)

If I remember correctly, there's a Maybank around there.

I miss the days in UTAR Sg Long. but not the food there, I drive all the way to Pudu / Sri Damansara for better foods frequently whistling.gif
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post Apr 26 2013, 09:54 AM

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Anyone take whey protein as pre rather than post.

I tried this recent few days and feel it better than taking preworkout drink and creatine before workout. Focused and energic.

Question: Does the whey i consumed before workout get burned off after the workout, which doesn't count into the total daily protein intake?
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post Apr 26 2013, 02:19 PM

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LOL darklight~

Thanks guys. Adding whey into my staple carbs pre workout.
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post May 27 2013, 08:53 AM

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Strength is the foundation. It is my weakness. I'm coming to the end of my first bulking cycle and start cutting soon. I noticed without the improvement of strength, muscles don't grow, at least that significant.

With my situation, do you guys recommend I should undergo a strength program before I start with next bulking or I could do 'em simultaneously.


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post Jul 3 2013, 02:08 PM

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QUOTE(gannicholas @ Jul 3 2013, 10:35 AM)
My Mondays will never be Chest Day. Dumbbells gone, benches gone  cry.gif Therefore, Mondays is either Legs or Back day for me icon_rolleyes.gif
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Monday is actually International Squat Day for me.
Chest only on weekends
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post Jul 12 2013, 09:19 AM

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Guys, do you think muscle imbalances should be take care of during bulking or cutting?

And also, for a beginner with just 1 year lifting, should I just ignore it first and continue growing as usual and see how it goes later. Or I need to overcome them at this novice stage.

Tried to look up on web but found alot diverse views.
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post Jul 13 2013, 10:13 AM

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QUOTE(-Dan @ Jul 12 2013, 01:38 PM)
Include more unilateral training. And definitely when you're trying to bulk. You won't be gaining any muscle if you're cutting so there's no way you're going to get a lagging muscle to catch up.
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Thanks much Dan. Yeah I think it would be during bulking phase too.

Btw, how should I insert the unilateral movements in the routine. Say bench press, should I do the one side db bench press only after the working sets of normal bench press. Or I should halt on the bigger side and use one side only for the period until it catch up.


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post Jul 14 2013, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(kubuk @ Jul 13 2013, 11:00 AM)
How can you perform 1 handed bench press? Besides machines I mean. Do dumbbells instead of barbells.
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QUOTE(-Dan @ Jul 13 2013, 10:53 PM)
Probably should've phrased it better. I meant unilateral not in the actual sense of the word but more of choosing exercises which require both arms to work individually. So like kubuk said, incorporate more dumbbell exercises in your routine as well as stuff like hammer strength or plate-loaded machines which have separate levers for each arm.
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post Dec 6 2013, 04:43 PM

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After tried out a tub each of bcaa and preworkout.

I'm will only stick to protein for whatever money I got for supplement from now on.

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post Dec 7 2013, 01:53 PM

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QUOTE(rakyat @ Dec 6 2013, 06:41 PM)
Why? Pre wo no effect?
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They're both useful, you can sure tell their effect. But they're expensive comparably
Considering a long road to go in bodybuilding, I'll just stick to protein
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post Feb 5 2014, 09:51 AM

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Leg training causes the most glycogen depletion during workout. I feel much tired and alot of yawns when working legs.

How do you guys overcome that problem

 

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