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Thats the thing. My bf is pretty low as is. I'd say around 7-8%. I have decent cuts everywhere except the calves.
Stay/Get Back In Shape.... Vol 2.0
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^ Yeah could just be how your calves are. I know mine are average looking. I work mine alot and they can't compare to some dudes I see at the gym.
As long as I keep gaining strength in my lower legs, Im cool.
As long as I keep gaining strength in my lower legs, Im cool.
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Thats my problem, all my fam has muscular calves and I had it since I was young, I dont want to work out my calves.
But when I do squats and other leg stuff, its hurts.
Maybe Im not stretching it enough.
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someone recommend me a creatine ethyl ester. last time around i tried "neovar" by Applied Nutriceuticals. noticed some nice strength gains and great size gains. size gains were not in my head, don't care what anyone says. my arms absolutely blew up. i want to try something different though because i have heard great things about "green mag" and "con-cret" anyone have experience with either?
i'm 5'9", 180, looking to add muscle/maintain...a little water weight won't kill me but that's why i don't mess with monohydrate, hate looking bloated. plus it messes with my stomach. let me know if anyone can school me on some creatine. good looks
i'm 5'9", 180, looking to add muscle/maintain...a little water weight won't kill me but that's why i don't mess with monohydrate, hate looking bloated. plus it messes with my stomach. let me know if anyone can school me on some creatine. good looks
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Yeah from what I hear calves are mostly genetic, so it sucks for us who aren't born with great calf genes. I'll keep working them out and hopefully get some results this summer.
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^ I've been using Xtend. I really like Omega Sports, i've used Ultima so I will try Strive next.
I don't feel any effect from using Xtend. I don't feel more recovered than usual after sets or less tired or anything along those lines.
Some days I switch it up and use just water and honestly I can tell no difference.
It's all in the mindstate you enter the gym with.
I don't feel any effect from using Xtend. I don't feel more recovered than usual after sets or less tired or anything along those lines.
Some days I switch it up and use just water and honestly I can tell no difference.
It's all in the mindstate you enter the gym with.
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I had my body fat % calculated this morning, it was 14%....
Any tips on how to get down to 10% and below. I think I've exhausted all my knowledge, and now I'm reaching out to the community for some pointers. Please Help!
Any tips on how to get down to 10% and below. I think I've exhausted all my knowledge, and now I'm reaching out to the community for some pointers. Please Help!
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You already know the answer man...RUN AND RUN FAST.
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My cardio is good though. I run, bike, swim, insanity......you name it, I've probably done it for at least one of my cardio days. That's why I', stumped...
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genetics man
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Originally Posted by oO ThE RoC Oo
My cardio is good though. I run, bike, swim, insanity......you name it, I've probably done it for at least one of my cardio days. That's why I', stumped...
all the cardio in the world means nothing if you diet isnt in check.
eat less and you will lose fat. im at 10 right now but gonna have to bulk up
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Thanks Zyzz. I think I'm going to start by cutting my rice intake.....being Caribbean FTL!
I'll check back with you guys in 6 weeks.
I'll check back with you guys in 6 weeks.
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RoC -- when you started becoming serious about exercising were you a lil chubby?My friend probably has the same BF% maybe a little higher and he is becoming impatient with his results.You just have to stay with it man! There is no way around hard work.And also what Zyzz says, keep your diet in check.This is a good speech from Arnold that always keeps me pumped.
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I was doing good(diet wise) up untill easter . Got a basket with sour patch kids, sour starburst jelly beans, and those new enchilida doritos. SMH. 2 weeks worth of work wasted in 4 days lmao.
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ahhh that's what i used on my cut. good stuff. i might be the only one that prefers the apple melon over the cherry.
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Originally Posted by three6mafia
I was doing good(diet wise) up untill easter . Got a basket with sour patch kids, sour starburst jelly beans, and those new enchilida doritos. SMH. 2 weeks worth of work wasted in 4 days lmao.
We all mess up bruh, just gotta start over and focus even harder. Dedication is the key
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@ TroyMcClure...Thanks for the advice, and the pick-me up. I'll stick with it, and push my limits more.
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Originally Posted by Caerus
Originally Posted by three6mafia
I was doing good(diet wise) up untill easter . Got a basket with sour patch kids, sour starburst jelly beans, and those new enchilida doritos. SMH. 2 weeks worth of work wasted in 4 days lmao.
We all mess up bruh, just gotta start over and focus even harder. Dedication is the key
I hear that. Usually before I start a strict diet I have one last feast then its on. Didn't this time. Been craving some lobster and crab legs. Think I'm gonna indulge this weekend. Then its back to the prize.
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Check your salt intake Roc
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you have to do moderately high weight with a decent amount of reps like 3x a week if they dont grow quickly. at least thats what i remember reading
i used to do 3x15 with 260 2x a week but i guess i have good calf genetics
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thx. i was looking for something post workout though. i just started up bjj again after a layoff and im gonna be doing 2 classes a day soon and running 3x a week so i need something pwo
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^ cs, this is what I usually do when i'm searching for a new product.
http://www.bodybuilding.c...Id=POST_WORKOUT_RECOVERY
just go to the highest rated ones in your category of need and research them. Find ones with a lot of reviews and still a high rating, in your budget, and good use of ingredients.
hope that helps.
pz
http://www.bodybuilding.c...Id=POST_WORKOUT_RECOVERY
just go to the highest rated ones in your category of need and research them. Find ones with a lot of reviews and still a high rating, in your budget, and good use of ingredients.
hope that helps.
pz
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Originally Posted by oO ThE RoC Oo
I had my body fat % calculated this morning, it was 14%....
Any tips on how to get down to 10% and below. I think I've exhausted all my knowledge, and now I'm reaching out to the community for some pointers. Please Help!
Bro, Shirley it was that damb ice cream I made you eat this weekend
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Ive been doing bjj for 3 months and have been days were i feel like complete garbage. Any suggestions? Workouts on offtime? What protein do you use for recovery?
