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bet you cant even do 225 without the smith machine. ATG.
Get rid of the smith machine and hop in that squat rack.
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Get rid of the smith machine and hop in that squat rack.
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lose the smith machine brah SRS
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I have tried almost all of them... craze worked the best for me so far
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^^ Craze forsure.. Just try to avoid taking it after 8 pm. I would take it after I got off work, and would stay up mad late.
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I can do 225 easy without the smith machine and at the gym I workout that's all they have...yea I know planet fitness sucks but for 10 bucks a month can't beat it
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I can do 225 easy without the smith machine and at the gym I workout that's all they have...yea I know planet fitness sucks but for 10 bucks a month can't beat it
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I know results don't happen overnight - I just don't see much change in them. It's more a feeling thing tbh. It's not a big deal since I've been focusing more on bench, squats, deadlifts and military press but it's probably the only body part/lift where I'm not happy with my progress so far. I'm gonna give my core a break tomorrow so I want to isolate the biceps.
That might be true but before I chalk it up to genetics, I want to make sure I go as hard as possible + try different things. I'm sure my routine is the problem and not my genetics.
I'll add in preacher curls tomorrow + pull ups. Also I'm going to emphasize rows more on pull day. Thanks guys.
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I like Musclepharm Assault - Good clean energy and no crash or bad sides you get from some Pre-workouts, Tastes nice to
Just came off the Jekyll / Hyde stack, That was good but prefer Assault
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Craze or c4. I'd go for craze but if you have a costco card you can get 2 tubs of c4 for $35
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i always wondered for people who use the smith machine do you all count the bar as 45lbs b/c if so 
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Just ordered some ON Gold Standard from the vitaminshop deal. Got 5lbs for $43 of double rich chocolate.
Just out of curiosity do you guys do protein before and after workouts? or just after.
Just out of curiosity do you guys do protein before and after workouts? or just after.
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Probably gonna grab a tub of Natural Whey later, although I've been avoiding most supps all together as of late. Keep it on standby just incase.
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Used to used Jack3d. Don't use it anymore because it tastes awful and made me feel really weird. I'd say go for C4. Heard nothing but good things.
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Before and after nowadays.
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appreciate the feedback i think i am going to start doing before and after regularly.
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Before i use more carbohydrates than after. Seems to work for me. More energy to lift compared to when i just drank post workout shake.
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I finally can see the light at the end of the tunnel...4 1/2 pounds to go till I'm down 100! After that the goal is to get down to 200-205 so it'll be another 10lbs after that. 
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http://www.simplyshredded.com/mega-...utrition-to-maximize-the-training-effect.html great article on nutrition.
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It's National Chest Day so i think i will work on everything but chest crew
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Smith Machine = limits range of motion
It's basically telling your body how to lift weight. Pretty unnatural and doesn't allow your body to utilize stabilizing muscles as much. You'd be better off working on form and going lighter than maxing out on a smith. My opinion. This goes for a lot of machines.
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Does anyone read? The guy doesn't have access to a squat rack, only a smith machine.
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leg day. gonna go hard. just the basic movements. lots of squats lots of lunges.
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Just demolished mine....was limping out the place
A guy I know at my gym came up to me while I was squatting and asked me why I did such low reps, I had just told him I did a couple of singles and triples. I told him I was training for strength, he precedes to tell me that its scientifically proven that 4-5 reps is as low as your should go when strength training and it will help your body out in the long run. Does anyone agree with this? I usually do a 5x5 but have been doing some triples and singles lately just to see how high I can go.
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Just demolished mine....was limping out the place
A guy I know at my gym came up to me while I was squatting and asked me why I did such low reps, I had just told him I did a couple of singles and triples. I told him I was training for strength, he precedes to tell me that its scientifically proven that 4-5 reps is as low as your should go when strength training and it will help your body out in the long run. Does anyone agree with this? I usually do a 5x5 but have been doing some triples and singles lately just to see how high I can go.
Not too sure about this would like to know as well....but for me personally i don't understand how to get up to 4-5 reps without increasing weight. It just doesn't make sense. If i squat say 315lbs now. I can do that 4-5 times. Then i say ok i think i can do more now that i have that down. I add 20lbs. Then i do 335lbs...but i can't get to 4-5 reps yet....so i do one or two. Then the next time i do 2 or 3...then the next time i do 3 or 4.....like at some point you can't just do 4-5 reps. You have to work to it. Am i supposed to keep doing 315lb until i can get like 15 reps so when i step up in weight i should be able to get to the 4-5 reps easier?
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