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Hey,
I enjoy helping--answering as many questions as I can very much...if you please post your questions in this thread, it will be much easier to track...
Cool?
THANKS!
TRAIN HARD-SMART
BigAnt
brandona
06-25-07, 11:43 am
Just got one question for ya....how you doing big guy? how's the sholder, diet, all that good stuff?
-B
Hey BigAnt,
I have recently started to go back to the barbell when benching and have been getting this shoulder pain and sometimes its just discomfort and sometimes it just gives out like I have no strength, it usually happens when I bench over 225lbs. I have been looking at my form but haven't been able to figure out what the problem is, I was thinking I was using too much shoulder when benching and have been concentrating more on form and using the chest to press as opposed to the shoulder. Any tips/help? A little background info, I originally got away from bb because a pinch on my left shoulder and would strictly use DB's to bench press, I can move the 100lbs DB for 6-8 reps no problem.
Thanks in advance for all your help!!
thats what should have been done in the first place.i started to feel bad for you having to go all over this forvm to answer questions.
Just got one question for ya....how you doing big guy? how's the sholder, diet, all that good stuff?
-B
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How are you?
I am doing very good, thanks for asking!
Shoulder is healing s l o w l y !
Diet is on, changed my plans to compete on 11/3 and 11/16-11/17--gives me more time to rehab my shoulder.
Hey BigAnt,
I have recently started to go back to the barbell when benching and have been getting this shoulder pain and sometimes its just discomfort and sometimes it just gives out like I have no strength, it usually happens when I bench over 225lbs. I have been looking at my form but haven't been able to figure out what the problem is, I was thinking I was using too much shoulder when benching and have been concentrating more on form and using the chest to press as opposed to the shoulder. Any tips/help? A little background info, I originally got away from bb because a pinch on my left shoulder and would strictly use DB's to bench press, I can move the 100lbs DB for 6-8 reps no problem.
Thanks in advance for all your help!!
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Please get films from a Dr. Sounds like stability issues, we need to strenghten the rotator cuff...internal-external roations and extensions with a T-band-T-tube. Push ups on a bosu ball also will help! Also work the scapula region with seated rows with a pinch and plenty of rear delt work....
Without seeing your films, this is my best guess...again, please get films, do the above exercises and keep me posted...
Ant, when would you suggest to do rotater exercises with the T-Band? Ive heard doing it pre-workout to pushing muscles isnt very advisable as it can tire your stabilizers out....any info regarding this would be appreciated!
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Please get films from a Dr. Sounds like stability issues, we need to strenghten the rotator cuff...internal-external roations and extensions with a T-band-T-tube. Push ups on a bosu ball also will help! Also work the scapula region with seated rows with a pinch and plenty of rear delt work....
Without seeing your films, this is my best guess...again, please get films, do the above exercises and keep me posted...
BigAnt,
I did go see a doc a while back (2 months ago) and he couldn't find anything wrong with the shoulder/film. So, this is starting to sound like a stability issue. I will do your above suggestions and see what happens. Thanks for the input and I'll keep you up to date on what's going on.
Thanks again
Ant, when would you suggest to do rotater exercises with the T-Band? Ive heard doing it pre-workout to pushing muscles isnt very advisable as it can tire your stabilizers out....any info regarding this would be appreciated!
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The shoulder being he most mobile joint in the body, it is very easy to injure it....I like to do my "cuff" exercises after my core body warm up (bike or tread) just 2-3 sets of each, don't count reps, do it until it burns, than do 5 more...
what exercises should a young gun avoid to stay clear of injuries?
What is the right body-fat% to still gain strength/mass weekly/monthly but also look like a bodybuilder year round?
When do you know it is time to compete? or give it a shot?
thanks...
what exercises should a young gun avoid to stay clear of injuries?
What is the right body-fat% to still gain strength/mass weekly/monthly but also look like a bodybuilder year round?
When do you know it is time to compete? or give it a shot?
thanks...
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If you can train/incorporate good form, you should be able to do all exercises. Sure, behind the neck presses and pulldowns cause more stress on the rotator cuff muscles...
Bodyfat, use a mirror, you should always be able to see some sign of your abs and good muscle seperation in the off-season...
When you can give an honest 100% of yourself, you are ready to compete, we on this board will help as much as possible!
Ant
Spikes079
06-25-07, 7:04 pm
Hey Ant which is a better movment for the chest between Flyes and Cable Cross?
Hey BigAnt,
What do you think about the Max-OT style of training? 6-9 heavy sets per bodypart, all compound movements all in the 4-6 rep range, positive failure every set with 2-3 minutes rest between sets. Would this style of training be beneficial for strength and mass gains or mainly just strength. I've trained this way the past few months and its helped my strength alot and i've seen a little more leanness but i really want to pack on some size now. In your opinion, would increasing the volume and reps help me out?
thank you bigant look forward to showing you boys what im made of in the future years to come.
What is the #1 tip, or if you have a short list of tips I could use to reduce my chances of injury?
Thanks for taking the time to help all us animals out here.
krazyassmexican
06-25-07, 8:51 pm
hey big ant i would like to ask u this
i eat a peanut butter sandwich and then take a test booster pre workout
while doing my weight training i am syppin on storm
after it i drink a protein shake and then i do cardio
i am tryin to add Universal BCAA Stack to my supps list
and since i know ur the king of the workout drinks hehe i would like to ask u about timing
alright, time for me to get in here....
aside from bb calf raises, db standing calf raises and donkey calf raises..what are good ways to bring em up to par?
alright, time for me to get in here....
aside from bb calf raises, db standing calf raises and donkey calf raises..what are good ways to bring em up to par?
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mostly genetic....
try standing, seated, donkey, hack raises, and leg press for your calves, try training twice a week, one workout very heavy low reps 4-8 and the next workout higher reps 15-20 reps...vary your exercises.
make sure you stretch your calves before-during-after your sets...
hey big ant i would like to ask u this
i eat a peanut butter sandwich and then take a test booster pre workout
while doing my weight training i am syppin on storm
after it i drink a protein shake and then i do cardio
i am tryin to add Universal BCAA Stack to my supps list
and since i know ur the king of the workout drinks hehe i would like to ask u about timing
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You are doing al the right things..try the BIGANT drink...strom with BCAA stack and glutamine mixed with 32oz. ice water and 32oz. gatorade...during the workout.
Pre-work out...are you bulking or trying to get lean?
rcrott1
06-26-07, 12:26 pm
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mostly genetic....
try standing, seated, donkey, hack raises, and leg press for your calves, try training twice a week, one workout very heavy low reps 4-8 and the next workout higher reps 15-20 reps...vary your exercises.
make sure you stretch your calves before-during-after your sets...
Thanks a million. appreciate it greatly brother.
krazyassmexican
06-26-07, 12:28 pm
i am trying to cut
boss and yeah i will try ur drink
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You are doing al the right things..try the BIGANT drink...strom with BCAA stack and glutamine mixed with 32oz. ice water and 32oz. gatorade...during the workout.
Pre-work out...are you bulking or trying to get lean?
get rid of the p&b sand. and use 1 cup of pats mixed with 2-3 scoops Ultra Iso Whey for pre-workout...
krazyassmexican
06-26-07, 12:37 pm
thanks i'll try itget rid of the p&b sand. and use 1 cup of pats mixed with 2-3 scoops Ultra Iso Whey for pre-workout...
Hey Ant which is a better movment for the chest between Flyes and Cable Cross?
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You gotta do the compound stuff, barbell bench, incline barbell and dumbbell, dips, than pic a fly or x-over...the cables will provide more resistance on the eccentric portion (negative)...both are ok, if you have shoulder issues, the fly might be tough..
train hard-smart!
Ant
Hey BigAnt,
What do you think about the Max-OT style of training? 6-9 heavy sets per bodypart, all compound movements all in the 4-6 rep range, positive failure every set with 2-3 minutes rest between sets. Would this style of training be beneficial for strength and mass gains or mainly just strength. I've trained this way the past few months and its helped my strength alot and i've seen a little more leanness but i really want to pack on some size now. In your opinion, would increasing the volume and reps help me out?
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you can do ANY workout and the body will adapt and progress will come to a hault...to be big, you gotta eat big, and yes compound movements with the reps from 4-8 are key...but going to positive on every set, could lead to over training in your caloric intake is not on! and might lead to injury if your muscles are not warmed up....
krazyassmexican
06-26-07, 12:47 pm
hey big ant sorry i stunted i didnt read it as well and i have a question......
pats?
Ok Big Ant say we're all made of money here and we're shopping for supplements, what would your dream stack be?
Pokoritel
06-26-07, 1:09 pm
My cousin asked me to create a diet plan for him. He is 15 years old and extremely fat. He weights about 197 lbs and is like 5"5 right now. How would I go about making a cutting diet for him. I dont know because I never really shredded down before. He just joined a gym and he is doing cardio. I instructed him to do cardio 4-5 times a week for 20 minutes just for the beginning. Any ideas how to set up a cutting diet for him? Thanks
Hey bro, wus up?
I have a quick question for ya. I have decided to put more focus on losing weight so my ques is as a big man 6'1 302lbs ( fat) if I want to get down to 225 -75lbs but get solid. Is this w/o program ok with this stack?
pak/flex/cuts/nitro/stak2
w/o tues-sat one body part a day ( except arms all in one day )
after weights 30 min lite to mild cardio a
and abs every day.
Basicly Im going to eat low/ healty carbs eg south beach type diet.
Is this all right? what should I +/- ?
thanks carl
you can pm me if ya want.
Ok Big Ant say we're all made of money here and we're shopping for supplements, what would your dream stack be?
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This is exaclty what I use, ask Punisher he saw my supplement cabinet
Desicated Liver 6 tabs with each meal-shake
Big Ant drink during workout
Post workout Torrent with BCAA caps
1 hour later 2 scoops of Ultra Iso Whey
Pre-contest Animal Cuts prior to cardio
Flex 2 packs with my biggest food meals
Animal Pak 2 packs with my biggest food meals
23 Aminos 6 with each meal-shake
Pump prior to workout with Shock Therapy
Hmmmmmmmmmmm am I forgetting things?
Spikes079
06-26-07, 1:38 pm
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You gotta do the compound stuff, barbell bench, incline barbell and dumbbell, dips, than pic a fly or x-over...the cables will provide more resistance on the eccentric portion (negative)...both are ok, if you have shoulder issues, the fly might be tough..
train hard-smart!
Ant
I do plenty of compounds I was just figureing which is the best for finishing off, I do flat BB, Incline BB, Incline DB, then some hammer strength stuff and finish with flyes or cable
Hey bro, wus up?
I have a quick question for ya. I have decided to put more focus on losing weight so my ques is as a big man 6'1 302lbs ( fat) if I want to get down to 225 -75lbs but get solid. Is this w/o program ok with this stack?
pak/flex/cuts/nitro/stak2
w/o tues-sat one body part a day ( except arms all in one day )
after weights 30 min lite to mild cardio a
and abs every day.
Basicly Im going to eat low/ healty carbs eg south beach type diet.
Is this all right? what should I +/- ?
thanks carl
you can pm me if ya want.
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Wish you the best, you can do this!
We are ALL here to help you....
Try doing if you can...cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
Let me see a sample of your daily eatings-meals..
What up Ant I was wandering what you think, If you were dieting and some days you only had time to work out or do cardio which is more important.
hey BigAnt
Maybe this has been posted before, I read a lot on here but I don't think I've read anything like it yet. But on squats, regular squats, I get a sharp kind of pain in my head, and it makes me extremely dizzy, it's been 3 hours since my workout today and I'm still dizzy. Now I don't mean the average dizziness from heavy weight that I may get from maxing on deadlifts or rack pulls, I mean on squats it doesn't matter how much weight I have on there, I can't last for more than 8-10 reps or I get to a "blackout" point where I have to stop before I fall over. Needless to say I've been using heavy weight lately and going for low low reps in order to not let the pain bother me much. I've done everthing I knew of, video tapped my form and asked several pros and all said I got good form (platz form), and some said that the pain could be a pinched nerve from having the bar too high on my traps, but I've lowered the bar, set it higher, everything, it's still there. Maybe this is a common problem with a common solution. Any help is appreciated. This is the only time I ever feel this way so I dont think it would be an injury. I've also been doing shrugs and heavy pulls so I dont think it would be my traps, i dont know, any help is appreciated.
What up Ant I was wandering what you think, If you were dieting and some days you only had time to work out or do cardio which is more important.
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good question...when I prepare for a contest and even in the off-season, I give it my all --- always 110% but when in pre-contest mood, you gotta do both weigh train and cardio--throw in good nutrition -no! strict ass dieting also!
we all have the same 168 hour week, the winners-champions "want it more"
now get off your a$$ and do both...
ok?
hey BigAnt
Maybe this has been posted before, I read a lot on here but I don't think I've read anything like it yet. But on squats, regular squats, I get a sharp kind of pain in my head, and it makes me extremely dizzy, it's been 3 hours since my workout today and I'm still dizzy. Now I don't mean the average dizziness from heavy weight that I may get from maxing on deadlifts or rack pulls, I mean on squats it doesn't matter how much weight I have on there, I can't last for more than 8-10 reps or I get to a "blackout" point where I have to stop before I fall over. Needless to say I've been using heavy weight lately and going for low low reps in order to not let the pain bother me much. I've done everthing I knew of, video tapped my form and asked several pros and all said I got good form (platz form), and some said that the pain could be a pinched nerve from having the bar too high on my traps, but I've lowered the bar, set it higher, everything, it's still there. Maybe this is a common problem with a common solution. Any help is appreciated. This is the only time I ever feel this way so I dont think it would be an injury. I've also been doing shrugs and heavy pulls so I dont think it would be my traps, i dont know, any help is appreciated.
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You are only 17 you got your your youth, say you live until 80, that is 63 years left to squat! Please see a Dr. about this...
How is your blood pressure, are you fully hyrdrated when training?
See a Dr for a quick visit and please keep me informed ok?
well im not much of a person to ask for help but this is something im a lil worried abuot so.... my left bicep and shoulder hurt like a bitch and im not sure why the pain started abuot a week ago when i went heavy on deads ... did 475x2 for the last set.. everything felt fine while lifting but the ride home the pain really started comming and hasnt stopped yet it goes away when i dont do anything at all but whenever im active it hurts a little and as soon as im done the pain comes back even worse than before... any ideas?
well im not much of a person to ask for help but this is something im a lil worried abuot so.... my left bicep and shoulder hurt like a bitch and im not sure why the pain started abuot a week ago when i went heavy on deads ... did 475x2 for the last set.. everything felt fine while lifting but the ride home the pain really started comming and hasnt stopped yet it goes away when i dont do anything at all but whenever im active it hurts a little and as soon as im done the pain comes back even worse than before... any ideas?
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congrats on a very good dead, injuries suck, ice it, elevate it, take some advil..please see a Dr. and get films...without me evaluating you, I cannot really give you a full-answer, but sounds like a sprain-strain...
please take 5 days off EVERYTHING from the gym, don't worry you won't loose your size and strenght, we own it not lease it right ?!
please keep me posted and keep your head up, be postive!
Ant
ironshaolin
06-26-07, 9:15 pm
Hey Big Ant, just droppin a line to say thanks for all your support of the little guys. And the not-so-little guys. Good to know we got a big brother to look up to when we need advice. Much respect. I'll be back when I have a question, and just to keep up on the advice you give everyone else.
rocky36
06-26-07, 10:21 pm
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congrats on a very good dead, injuries suck, ice it, elevate it, take some advil..please see a Dr. and get films...without me evaluating you, I cannot really give you a full-answer, but sounds like a sprain-strain...
please take 5 days off EVERYTHING from the gym, don't worry you won't loose your size and strenght, we own it not lease it right ?!
please keep me posted and keep your head up, be postive!
Ant
well does everything really mean everything or can i do legs on thursday still
well does everything really mean everything or can i do legs on thursday still
take off EVERYTHING..
100% REST!
no leg training....
Lowdown5
06-27-07, 7:46 pm
My question,
How are you and how's the shoulder?
My question,
How are you and how's the shoulder?
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How is it going?
Shoulder is starting to heal...I think...read my workout for back today...
How is everything on your end?
Lowdown5
06-27-07, 8:49 pm
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How is it going?
Shoulder is starting to heal...I think...read my workout for back today...
How is everything on your end?
Great BigAnt. Your wonder tonic is really helping recovery!
Glad your shoulder is getting better, you take care of it.
take off EVERYTHING..
100% REST!
no leg training....
well thats a bummer but since you know your shit alot better than me i suppose i can listin to you.. thanks bro .. good luck with your shoulder as well
Testpolska
06-28-07, 12:29 am
I have a question for you Big Ant. In amature bodybuilding competion, do you have a choice on which side you hit your side tri and side chest pose? I ask because I can really only pose with my right side, I've never praticed with the left.
Is it purely a choice? If so judges cannot tell me which direction to face.
Thanks.
You know, this is beginning to sound more and more like we are all your patients, Ant.
At least we don't have to turn our head and cough!
PS: "We own it, we don't lease it." That is some priceless shit.
Keep the good work up, and thanks for all the help.
I have a question for you Big Ant. In amature bodybuilding competion, do you have a choice on which side you hit your side tri and side chest pose? I ask because I can really only pose with my right side, I've never praticed with the left.
Is it purely a choice? If so judges cannot tell me which direction to face.
Thanks.
I am not sure if I can step in here, but I am pretty sure Judges will notice if you favour one side, and will look for a weakness.
The answer is: practice your left side!!!!!!
I have a question for you Big Ant. In amature bodybuilding competion, do you have a choice on which side you hit your side tri and side chest pose? I ask because I can really only pose with my right side, I've never praticed with the left.
Is it purely a choice? If so judges cannot tell me which direction to face.
Thanks.
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In the NPC shows the judges as for your favorite side pose, but where I have my Natural Pro Cards, in the pre-judge they make us do both sides...
hint--PRACTICE BOTH SIDES!
Ant
Lowdown5
06-28-07, 11:18 am
Hey Ant,
As you may or may not remember, I broke my leg in January of this year. I have been using a FreeMotion plate loaded squat machine similar to this
http://www.fitness909.com/images/6.20_Flex_Squat%20Rack.jpg
How would you compare this to free bar squats? I will return to free bar squats hopefully by the end of the year, but wanted your opinion on this. I feel great using it and can use alot of weight for me, but what do you think?
Again Ant, thank you! You give all of us so much of your time, and we all appreciate it!
Hey Ant,
As you may or may not remember, I broke my leg in January of this year. I have been using a FreeMotion plate loaded squat machine similar to this
http://www.fitness909.com/images/6.20_Flex_Squat%20Rack.jpg
How would you compare this to free bar squats? I will return to free bar squats hopefully by the end of the year, but wanted your opinion on this. I feel great using it and can use alot of weight for me, but what do you think?
Again Ant, thank you! You give all of us so much of your time, and we all appreciate it!
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I am very familar with this piece...I used it the entire 6-8 weeks when I had knee issues going on, continue to use it, go deep (without pain) and when you fully recover move into squats!
First off, thanks for doing this bro!
Here are my stats.
Weight 157 (up from 148 5 weeks ago)
Age 32
Looking to gain 25 pounds by January 08'
Currently taking The Pak, that's it for supps.
Too strapped to buy protein powder for about a month.
(married with children :)
Need some advice on my diet.
Here is a sample of my current diet.
Meal 1: 7:00 am cup of Oats 3 egg whites
Pak at 7:30am
WORKOUT....7:45-8:45am
Meal 2: 9:00am 8 oz chick or fish, banana or apple
Meal 3: 11:00am Nat PB sand on wheat w/ 12 oz skim milk
Meal 4: 2:00pm Salsa with can of tuna 2 egg whites
Meal 5: 5:00pm 1/4 lb Lean ground meat, 1 cup brown rice with fresh peas
Meal 6: 8:30pm Chicken salad with low fat ranch or french dress
Meal 7: 10:30pm 16 oz skim milk 4 egg whites
That's it. I just need to see if you can make any suggestions?
First off, thanks for doing this bro!
Here are my stats.
Weight 157 (up from 148 5 weeks ago)
Age 32
Looking to gain 25 pounds by January 08'
Currently taking The Pak, that's it for supps.
Too strapped to buy protein powder for about a month.
(married with children :)
Need some advice on my diet.
Here is a sample of my current diet.
Meal 1: 7:00 am cup of Oats 3 egg whites
Pak at 7:30am
WORKOUT....7:45-8:45am
Meal 2: 9:00am 8 oz chick or fish, banana or apple
Meal 3: 11:00am Nat PB sand on wheat w/ 12 oz skim milk
Meal 4: 2:00pm Salsa with can of tuna 2 egg whites
Meal 5: 5:00pm 1/4 lb Lean ground meat, 1 cup brown rice with fresh peas
Meal 6: 8:30pm Chicken salad with low fat ranch or french dress
Meal 7: 10:30pm 16 oz skim milk 4 egg whites
That's it. I just need to see if you can make any suggestions?
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and your goals are?
1. To do a clean bulk by gaining up to 25lbs by Jan O8'
2. Start cutting by Feb 08' to compete by Summer 08'
I know these may seem a bit lofty, but I like to shoot for the moon!
alright so im figuring on now, basing my diet on the caloric value of my Lean Muscle mass (160lbs give or take ) and cutting down the unnecessary fat, so my calories daily would be 1900 calories Give or Take.
is this a good way to go about it? would it be necessary to plug in cardio at times? High protein/Lower Carbs/Moderate Fat.
My Body-fat is about 16% ( taken from internet, feels about right )
im 5.68foot, and about 194lbs give or take again.
Thanks.
Lowdown5
06-28-07, 6:17 pm
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I am very familar with this piece...I used it the entire 6-8 weeks when I had knee issues going on, continue to use it, go deep (without pain) and when you fully recover move into squats!
Ant, once again, "Thank you". I really appreciate your help, it means alot to me.
Ant, once again, "Thank you". I really appreciate your help, it means alot to me.
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please keep in touch with me, best of luck with your lower body, hope it heals fast!
1. To do a clean bulk by gaining up to 25lbs by Jan O8'
2. Start cutting by Feb 08' to compete by Summer 08'
I know these may seem a bit lofty, but I like to shoot for the moon!
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Bro;
your age-height weight now?
how lean are you now, can you see your abs, have good muscle seperation, any veins?
alright so im figuring on now, basing my diet on the caloric value of my Lean Muscle mass (160lbs give or take ) and cutting down the unnecessary fat, so my calories daily would be 1900 calories Give or Take.
is this a good way to go about it? would it be necessary to plug in cardio at times? High protein/Lower Carbs/Moderate Fat.
My Body-fat is about 16% ( taken from internet, feels about right )
im 5.68foot, and about 194lbs give or take again.
Thanks.
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your goals are?
throw the friggin body fat tester in the trash, use the mirror-gym..you getting stronger, have abs, got muscle seperation, how is your energy?
Jigga What
06-28-07, 11:50 pm
hey wats up BigAnt. I need some help and someone told me to ask you, it would be appreciated. Im going to copy & paste from my thread:
hey whats up everyone. I've been on this site a couple of months, I rarely post but im here alot just reading all the info I can. Lotsa good shit to learn on this great fucking site.
I got a problem and I was hoping some one could help, im hoping maybe someone would know what I should do. Here is my problem (im just going to copy and paste cause I had this up on another forum too):
I had a crucial F'in back workout today, I lifted the heaviest weight I ever did in all of my back exersices and had a pretty good bicep workout too. I have a problem tho, I took too long to finish my back workout (took me an hour) and had to rush through my bicep and shoulder workout (I usually try not to spend more then an hour and 15 min in the gym) and I think I pulled or tore a muscle or tendon, I dont know it hurts when i bend my right arm like a sharp pain, I cant even straighten my arm out. Its around the elbow area, the bottom part of the elbow not the inner part. I'm hoping its nothing serious that way I dont have to stop lifting because I've really been making alot of improvements in all of my lifts and if I have to stop its really gonna fuck me up. I've been putting ice on it on and off for the last 2 hours, what should I do?
Thanks in advance everybody
what would you say the best all naturals league is?
pfelder
06-29-07, 12:43 am
I have been using animal products since january and have seen some great results. i started with just the pak, then i added pump, and cuts shortly after that. I wanted to get some of the extra water off my body befor bulking clean with a stack of pak, pump, and m-stak. I have been off animal products for about a month or so becuase of the lack of money to buy them. yet now i want to start getting cut and trimmed up before my wedding next year. so here is my stack question, i am debating on doing a stack of just pump and cuts, since reading a recent study related to creatine adding to weight lose. yet in the AOM the natural lean stack is pak, cuts, and m-stak. I have used both m-stak and pump before and I think I am in favor of pump more yet not sure if it would help or deminish my cutting. I am 6', 250 pounds, and not sure the exact amount of body fat. I am looking to get the most bang for my buck. I will take any advice that you have. so a stack of pump and cuts or a stack of pak, cuts, and m-stak.
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your goals are?
throw the friggin body fat tester in the trash, use the mirror-gym..you getting stronger, have abs, got muscle separation, how is your energy?
ah right i forget that, my goals would be to be in single digit Body-Fat, no contest, no nothing, just me wanting to be leaner.
yeah i usually do that, i sometimes do get caught up with the other shit.
my abs are definitely there, i train them with machine and with normal Abdominal movements. Muscle separation would be seeing the bicep/Triceps when flexing, and upper chest line. Do not have much separation in Quads of course, Back is pretty good, but is ruined by my lower waist.
I am keeping my strength, and still pushing myself big time.
my energy is great!, did not faulter for the whole time im in the gym.
I have been using animal products since january and have seen some great results. i started with just the pak, then i added pump, and cuts shortly after that. I wanted to get some of the extra water off my body befor bulking clean with a stack of pak, pump, and m-stak. I have been off animal products for about a month or so becuase of the lack of money to buy them. yet now i want to start getting cut and trimmed up before my wedding next year. so here is my stack question, i am debating on doing a stack of just pump and cuts, since reading a recent study related to creatine adding to weight lose. yet in the AOM the natural lean stack is pak, cuts, and m-stak. I have used both m-stak and pump before and I think I am in favor of pump more yet not sure if it would help or deminish my cutting. I am 6', 250 pounds, and not sure the exact amount of body fat. I am looking to get the most bang for my buck. I will take any advice that you have. so a stack of pump and cuts or a stack of pak, cuts, and m-stak.
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Glad you like the products, Universal makes quality products at affordable prices, shop online for better deals...
Water, to be honest, unless you are about 5-10 days out from a bosdybuilding contest---and have very low-LOW levels of body fat, it is not water, most likely it is fat we want to loose...I love Animal Cuts prior to my double cardio sessions and really like Pump and M-stak.
We have to make sure you are eating lean cuts of protein, moderate carbs and low fat...
Any questions...hit me up!
Ant
NATBB74
06-29-07, 12:54 pm
Bro;
your age-height weight now?
AGE 32: HEIGHT 5' 7" WT 157
how lean are you now, can you see your abs, have good muscle seperation, any veins?
MY BF IS AROUND 18% CAN BARELY MAKE OUT ABS (MESOMORPH)
HAVE DECENT MUSCLE SEPARATION EVERYWHERE BUT MIDSECTION
Thanks a Million!
Bro;
your age-height weight now?
AGE 32: HEIGHT 5' 7" WT 157
how lean are you now, can you see your abs, have good muscle seperation, any veins?
MY BF IS AROUND 18% CAN BARELY MAKE OUT ABS (MESOMORPH)
HAVE DECENT MUSCLE SEPARATION EVERYWHERE BUT MIDSECTION
Thanks a Million!
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Nothing wrong with a good bulk, but, remember you can't flex fat! If you can barely see your abs now, and lets say we make you gain 30-35 pounds, than what?
What I would do...get lean enought to show your abs, you burn fat more at resting with more lean muscle and than s l o w l y put the size on...EVEN WHEN I am in the high-mid 240's I have abs, good muscle seperation and got crazy veins in my legs..
Just what I would do...WE ARE ALL HERE TO HELP YOU!
Hit me up if you got more questions!
Ant
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Nothing wrong with a good bulk, but, remember you can't flex fat! If you can barely see your abs now, and lets say we make you gain 30-35 pounds, than what?
What I would do...get lean enought to show your abs, you burn fat more at resting with more lean muscle and than s l o w l y put the size on...EVEN WHEN I am in the high-mid 240's I have abs, good muscle seperation and got crazy veins in my legs..
Just what I would do...WE ARE ALL HERE TO HELP YOU!
Hit me up if you got more questions!
Ant
Ok. Thanks again! I'll try this for a few weeks and get back to you!
This forum was a GREAT IDEA!
Big Wides
06-29-07, 4:16 pm
http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=8186
Hey Ant,
Found this thread by another forvm member and was wondering if you could give him some advice/help with what he has going on
http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=8186
Hey Ant,
Found this thread by another forvm member and was wondering if you could give him some advice/help with what he has going on
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Cool, shot him a reply!
Hey big ant,
I have been lifting pretty seriously for almost two years now. Im 20 years old and get frustrated often because I am pretty hardcore about my diet and training yet look worse than some friends who could care less. But anyway my muscle (especially around my chest) is extremely soft, i am always really dedicated to my diet. Any words of advice would help. Thanks big guy
Hey big ant,
I have been lifting pretty seriously for almost two years now. Im 20 years old and get frustrated often because I am pretty hardcore about my diet and training yet look worse than some friends who could care less. But anyway my muscle (especially around my chest) is extremely soft, i am always really dedicated to my diet. Any words of advice would help. Thanks big guy
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My dad--God rest his soal...taught me "If things come easy for you, and you don't work honest and hard for them, you will NEVER appreciate what you have or, take good care of it...
Okay, just being me--not screaming at you--But--Fu(k your friends!
You train and love this weight training-bodybuilding for you...
Your chest..we will help!
Please send your current workout including split (days you train what, exercises, sets and reps) also list your daily nutrition and supplements.
And..I am 40 now, my first bodybuilding contest was in 1987...160 pound middleweight, placed 3rd out of 10~!
See it takes time.
We are here to help!
Looking forward to your rely!
ANT.
Hey big ant,
As of now, MY split is monday chest, tuesday back, wednesday legs, thursday shoulders, and friday arms. For chest i usually do 4-5 exercises and switch up starting with incline or flat and if i do db flat ill do bb incline.
Breakfast- 4 egg whites 2 whole eggs cup of oatmeal some glutamine
lift, (i usually run to and from the gym and its about a mile away)
2 scoops whey
20 oz of gatorade or lemonade powder
1-2 hours later- sweet potato and a can of tuna
2 hours later- protein bar or 2 scoops of whey
2 hours later- either chicken breast or 2 turkey burgers, sweet potato/salad/ or some rice cakes
before bed- cottage cheese and tbsp natural pb
I have tried a lot of different sets and reps for my chest and am willing to take any criticism or advice you have to offer. Thanks for ur help.
Pokoritel
07-01-07, 2:58 pm
Hey BigAnt,
I have no clue why this happened but its been 2 days already. My left hip right at the joint part. You know how when knees make these weird cracking sounds and elbows as well. It happened there and I felt the bone kind of like go in and out. I am ok right now. I felt it when I was doing Bench Leg Raises and I felt the bone sort of go in and out but it wasnt anything major. What should I do???? Also, my shoulders, knees, and wrists are beginning to get cracking sounds as well. The muscles are fine I dont feel any pain. I dont even feel pain in the joints but I know its going to catch up to me soon if I dont do something about it. Thanks for the time and help.
gflash77
07-01-07, 8:29 pm
Hey Ant,
I tried something new with a shoulder exercise (side raises). I did 2 sets standing, 2 sets seated, alternating the method.
My question is, does the addition of another variation during a particular exercise as I described above negatively affect results in any way?
Hey BigAnt,
I have no clue why this happened but its been 2 days already. My left hip right at the joint part. You know how when knees make these weird cracking sounds and elbows as well. It happened there and I felt the bone kind of like go in and out. I am ok right now. I felt it when I was doing Bench Leg Raises and I felt the bone sort of go in and out but it wasnt anything major. What should I do???? Also, my shoulders, knees, and wrists are beginning to get cracking sounds as well. The muscles are fine I dont feel any pain. I dont even feel pain in the joints but I know its going to catch up to me soon if I dont do something about it. Thanks for the time and help.
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What 's going on Pokoritel ?
Hmmmmmmmmmm your diet have enough fats? your water intake good?
Sounds like some common over use syndrom..Again my famous words...CAN'T GIVE YOU 100% ANSWER WITHOUT AN EVALUATION OR FILMS!
Ice it for 36 hours, try Advil-Motrin...mineral ice the area, and try some lighter-pain free cable exercises for 2-4 days...nothing with pain you should workout with-exercise selection wise!
You are young and in good shape, should bounce back very fast!
What else is new in your neck of the woods?
Hey Ant,
I tried something new with a shoulder exercise (side raises). I did 2 sets standing, 2 sets seated, alternating the method.
My question is, does the addition of another variation during a particular exercise as I described above negatively affect results in any way?
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Good job!
Never be afarid to experiment with new exercise selection...both raises work the same muscle group, seated is more isolated can't use the lower body to "have a good cheat for reps"
WHAT ELSE DID YOU DO FOR SHOULDERS?
Pokoritel
07-01-07, 9:37 pm
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What 's going on Pokoritel ?
Hmmmmmmmmmm your diet have enough fats? your water intake good?
Sounds like some common over use syndrom..Again my famous words...CAN'T GIVE YOU 100% ANSWER WITHOUT AN EVALUATION OR FILMS!
Ice it for 36 hours, try Advil-Motrin...mineral ice the area, and try some lighter-pain free cable exercises for 2-4 days...nothing with pain you should workout with-exercise selection wise!
You are young and in good shape, should bounce back very fast!
What else is new in your neck of the woods?
I have not been drinking as much as I should...I will begin drinking more. I will also take in a little more fat. Your right I am not taking as much water or fat as I should. I am gonna go get some mineral ice right now. And when you say ice it for 36 hours, you mean non-stop?
I have not been drinking as much as I should...I will begin drinking more. I will also take in a little more fat. Your right I am not taking as much water or fat as I should. I am gonna go get some mineral ice right now. And when you say ice it for 36 hours, you mean non-stop?
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Hey;
Ice it for 36 hours...sorry...meaning on with ice for 20 minutes, 4x a day, 36 hours meaning, once you get or feel an injury, use ice for the first 3 days...4xa day for 20 minutes..
Please keep in touch with me about your imjury!
What else is new, work-school stuff?
Pokoritel
07-02-07, 12:14 am
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Hey;
Ice it for 36 hours...sorry...meaning on with ice for 20 minutes, 4x a day, 36 hours meaning, once you get or feel an injury, use ice for the first 3 days...4xa day for 20 minutes..
Please keep in touch with me about your imjury!
What else is new, work-school stuff?
I got into Business School, and workin with my father he is a butcher. Everyday feels like a damn deadlift session. All I do is carry meat and boxes back and forth. Its an ok job... I do it only cause it makes it easier for my father. Other then that I would go for some internship job in some corporation. How is your shoulder healin up? I read your thread on that sick leg workout you had. Thanks for all the help I really appreciate it BigAnt. Peace
bishlawy
07-02-07, 1:31 am
if i do have a meal if i woke up in the middle of the night say 4 am or 5 am should i add it to the day before calories or the next day ?? i wanna know where it should b placed , thanks bro
peace
WillWest
07-02-07, 6:53 am
Hey,
I enjoy helping--answering as many questions as I can very much...if you please post your questions in this thread, it will be much easier to track...
Cool?
THANKS!
TRAIN HARD-SMART
BigAnt
Hey Big Ant.
I've got a couple of questions but they are linked.
1. Posture. For 23 years i was a fat kid until i sorted myself out. So for my life i have been standing to hide up parts of my body like the gut and moobs. Now i dont have these i cant figure out how to stand straight! Any suggestions for walking tall without looking like i've got a broom up my jacksy?!
2. Back ache. I think because of my mental block over posture i may be doing damage to my back. I have aching which isnt going away. Normally after a back session i can feel it all over - which is great, my form is good so its a good ache. BUT when the ache has gone i still have pain inbetween my shoulder blades. Most noticeable when i try to do oblique crunches. Is this a product of overtraining? do i need a deep tissue massage to sort it? Its not a major problem but its pissing me off now.
Thanks for any offers of advice - Could you PM me when/if you respond otherwise i might miss your reply.
Cheers Big Ant.
Hey Big Ant.
I've got a couple of questions but they are linked.
1. Posture. For 23 years i was a fat kid until i sorted myself out. So for my life i have been standing to hide up parts of my body like the gut and moobs. Now i dont have these i cant figure out how to stand straight! Any suggestions for walking tall without looking like i've got a broom up my jacksy?!
2. Back ache. I think because of my mental block over posture i may be doing damage to my back. I have aching which isnt going away. Normally after a back session i can feel it all over - which is great, my form is good so its a good ache. BUT when the ache has gone i still have pain inbetween my shoulder blades. Most noticeable when i try to do oblique crunches. Is this a product of overtraining? do i need a deep tissue massage to sort it? Its not a major problem but its pissing me off now.
Thanks for any offers of advice - Could you PM me when/if you respond otherwise i might miss your reply.
Cheers Big Ant.
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Congrats on your weight loss....posture, just hold your head high (always) shoulders back and walk....your back pain...what exercises do you do?
Do you train your core body, what is your cardio program like>?
gflash77
07-02-07, 12:23 pm
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Good job!
Never be afarid to experiment with new exercise selection...both raises work the same muscle group, seated is more isolated can't use the lower body to "have a good cheat for reps"
WHAT ELSE DID YOU DO FOR SHOULDERS?
That was my second exercise of the day. My first was barbell military press (ended at 225 on the smith machine, 6 reps). After my side raises, I did rear delts (4 sets: 15,15,12,10). Next was Shoulder Complex (3 sets of 10). Last was a rack run doing DB shrugs. All in all one of my best shoulder workouts ever.
I am currently following Wrath's workout plan, but if you happen to compare the two, I end up doing one to two different exercises each week just to keep things fresh.
That was my second exercise of the day. My first was barbell military press (ended at 225 on the smith machine, 6 reps). After my side raises, I did rear delts (4 sets: 15,15,12,10). Next was Shoulder Complex (3 sets of 10). Last was a rack run doing DB shrugs. All in all one of my best shoulder workouts ever.
I am currently following Wrath's workout plan, but if you happen to compare the two, I end up doing one to two different exercises each week just to keep things fresh.
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Wrath's workout is a killer, him and Machine got freaky-round-striated shoulders !
I like standing front presses in a power rack, maybe throw them in time-to-time for a shock!
Hey BigAnt, I noticed when I'm standing relaxed there's more thickness on the outer portion of my pecs than the inner portion. I've always used a pretty wide grip on barbell presses (index finger on the ring), this is the width where I felt most comfortable and I'm at my strongest. I've been doing close grip bench press in every tricep workout for the past few months and that didn't really help with inner chest development. (I train chest and tris on separate days)
To add thickness to my inner chest, should I use a closer grip when doing bench presses? or do more dumbbell moves?
WillWest
07-02-07, 3:04 pm
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Congrats on your weight loss....posture, just hold your head high (always) shoulders back and walk....your back pain...what exercises do you do?
Do you train your core body, what is your cardio program like>?
Thanks for coming back so quick. I just cant get the hang of standing up straight. I know that sounds weird!!
If you take a look at my journeys then i've got my training in there.
Theres my old one - Cut & Burn
And my new one - Its about to kick off. The links are in my signature.
Thanks BigAnt.
Serratus, what's its function? and, in turn, what can I do to work em besides the basic compound lifts?
ct italian 1
07-02-07, 8:44 pm
Big Ant, here's my current clean bulking diet that I've been following and slowly, but steadily gaining on, while maintaining my relatively low bodyfat (even without doing cardio, which I started up again today) since I first cut from late dec.-late feb. However, my 1st show is July 28th and I really need help as to how I can tailor this meal plan to meet my precontest needs. Any advise as to what changes to make, where, and how? Thanks Big Ant!
Breakfast
5 egg whites
1 whole egg
1 large grapefruit
1/2c uncooked rolled oats (1c cooked)
#2
1/2 boneless skinless split chic. breast
1/2c uncooked rolled oats (1c cooked)
1 large fresh apple
lunch
4oz 96.25% lean ground beef
1c cooked 100% ww pasta
1c cooked broccoli
#4
2 slices sprouted grain bread
1/2can drained albacore tuna in water
1/4 fresh cali. avocado
preworkout
fresh medium peach
1 scoop whey powder (24g)
1/2c uncooked rolled oats
postworkout
32oz gatorade powder
1 24g scoop whey
dinner
whole boneless skinless chic. breast
large baked sweet potato w/ skin
1c cooked broccoli
prebed
1c nonfat plain CC
2tbsp natty pb
Big Ant, here's my current clean bulking diet that I've been following and slowly, but steadily gaining on, while maintaining my relatively low bodyfat (even without doing cardio, which I started up again today) since I first cut from late dec.-late feb. However, my 1st show is July 28th and I really need help as to how I can tailor this meal plan to meet my precontest needs. Any advise as to what changes to make, where, and how? Thanks Big Ant!
Breakfast
5 egg whites
1 whole egg
1 large grapefruit
1/2c uncooked rolled oats (1c cooked)
#2
1/2 boneless skinless split chic. breast
1/2c uncooked rolled oats (1c cooked)
1 large fresh apple
lunch
4oz 96.25% lean ground beef
1c cooked 100% ww pasta
1c cooked broccoli
#4
2 slices sprouted grain bread
1/2can drained albacore tuna in water
1/4 fresh cali. avocado
preworkout
fresh medium peach
1 scoop whey powder (24g)
1/2c uncooked rolled oats
postworkout
32oz gatorade powder
1 24g scoop whey
dinner
whole boneless skinless chic. breast
large baked sweet potato w/ skin
1c cooked broccoli
prebed
1c nonfat plain CC
2tbsp natty pb
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You want to compete in 3-4 weeks?
How lean are you now?
Get rid of...Gatorade-bread-Don't care if Jay eats it, you are not Cutler...get rid of grapefruit-apple-pasta-avacado-lean ground beef...
Just my opinion...my diet foods---egg whites/oats---grilled chicken/white rice---Iso Whey protein...Flank steak-eye round/string beans...chunk tuna (leaner) and salad with ONLY vinegar...and red potaoes...
You got any pictures?
MACDeisel
07-02-07, 10:23 pm
Hey Ant, I sprained my ankle really bad 3 weeks ago, right after starting to try and lose a lot of weight (40" waist/5'10"/235lbs/28yrs old). I still can barely do 1 leg calf raises w/ just my body weight so I cant run yet. I'm also still very determined to get the fat off before I go back home from Iraq (mid fall). Any help would be great.
Answering all these post like you do makes you one of the few human beings that actually give something back. Thats pretty great Bro.
workoutfreakk
07-02-07, 10:34 pm
Yo Ant, quick question about your patented drink... with the dextrose from the gatorade considered, do you need as much dextrose in your pwo shake (if not using Torrent)? Also should there be some elapsed time between the two (like 30 mins), or can the shake be taken immediately pwo?
ct italian 1
07-03-07, 6:52 am
here's a pic so you can judge leanness. when pumped, I am very vascular.
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/6906/la34ba6b7bc5559ecc0d81exs3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Shot at 2007-07-03
Yo BigAnt,
I know time is very full for you, so I'm not going to beat around the bush.
My back is probably one of my stronger muscle groups, but last week i was doing my "light" week to give my body some recovery and doing squats on monday, i was hitting in the 20 rep range, but with a belt and my low back still caught on fire....it was good form, but towards the end of sets, I started to lean forward and my spot would straighten my back....the next day my back hurt....a little worse than sore, could tell something wasnt right, but it started to feel better, so i figured maybe i just tweeked something so on thursday i did light deads for like 15 reps, nothing heavy at all. but now the back kills to the point where it hurts standing up and sitting down. I took the weekend off and it still doesn't feel better. Should i see a doctor or does it sound like something that will heal with rest? It's pretty bad pain wise...probably like a 7 out of 10 and it's like right where the ass meets the back.
thanks for anything you can tell me and for your time big guy...cant express that enough.
Hey Ant, I sprained my ankle really bad 3 weeks ago, right after starting to try and lose a lot of weight (40" waist/5'10"/235lbs/28yrs old). I still can barely do 1 leg calf raises w/ just my body weight so I cant run yet. I'm also still very determined to get the fat off before I go back home from Iraq (mid fall). Any help would be great.
Answering all these post like you do makes you one of the few human beings that actually give something back. Thats pretty great Bro.
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Sorry to her about your anlke---ice and elevation!
Don't rush this injury, you will be fine in no time!
What is your diet like now>?
Hey Ant, I sprained my ankle really bad 3 weeks ago, right after starting to try and lose a lot of weight (40" waist/5'10"/235lbs/28yrs old). I still can barely do 1 leg calf raises w/ just my body weight so I cant run yet. I'm also still very determined to get the fat off before I go back home from Iraq (mid fall). Any help would be great.
Answering all these post like you do makes you one of the few human beings that actually give something back. Thats pretty great Bro.
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Sorry to her about your ankle---ice and elevation!
Don't rush this injury, you will be fine in no time!
What is your diet like now>?
Yo Ant, quick question about your patented drink... with the dextrose from the gatorade considered, do you need as much dextrose in your pwo shake (if not using Torrent)? Also should there be some elapsed time between the two (like 30 mins), or can the shake be taken immediately pwo?
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I like Torrent with ice water, than 1 hour later I use Ultra Iso Whey with a baked potato....Torrent has the perfect mox of csrbs to protein at post workout....
Don't worry about the Gatorade, you will need it for hard training.....
emcdaniels
07-03-07, 4:29 pm
Hey BigAnt, I noticed when I'm standing relaxed there's more thickness on the outer portion of my pecs than the inner portion. I've always used a pretty wide grip on barbell presses (index finger on the ring), this is the width where I felt most comfortable and I'm at my strongest. I've been doing close grip bench press in every tricep workout for the past few months and that didn't really help with inner chest development. (I train chest and tris on separate days)
To add thickness to my inner chest, should I use a closer grip when doing bench presses? or do more dumbbell moves?
Bump on this question. I've got the same thing going on, interested on getting some insight.
Yo BigAnt,
I know time is very full for you, so I'm not going to beat around the bush.
My back is probably one of my stronger muscle groups, but last week i was doing my "light" week to give my body some recovery and doing squats on monday, i was hitting in the 20 rep range, but with a belt and my low back still caught on fire....it was good form, but towards the end of sets, I started to lean forward and my spot would straighten my back....the next day my back hurt....a little worse than sore, could tell something wasnt right, but it started to feel better, so i figured maybe i just tweeked something so on thursday i did light deads for like 15 reps, nothing heavy at all. but now the back kills to the point where it hurts standing up and sitting down. I took the weekend off and it still doesn't feel better. Should i see a doctor or does it sound like something that will heal with rest? It's pretty bad pain wise...probably like a 7 out of 10 and it's like right where the ass meets the back.
thanks for anything you can tell me and for your time big guy...cant express that enough.
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Ice your back for 20 minutes 4x a day
Take 4-5 days off everything, except some light treadmill..if you can tolorate the pain for endorphine release....
Yes, please see a Dr. and grab some films.
Please keep in touch with me about this!
MACDeisel
07-03-07, 9:51 pm
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Sorry to her about your ankle---ice and elevation!
Don't rush this injury, you will be fine in no time!
What is your diet like now>?
My day to day diet is tricky since I have to eat out of an Army chow hall in Iraq, but I do the best I can.
Breakfast (7am)- 40g Whey/1 cup Oatmeal/6 Uni-Liver
10am- 40g Whey/AnimalPak
PreWO(11am)- Animal Nitro
PostWO(12:50pm)- Gatorade/40g Whey
Lunch(1pm)- 10oz Meat(chow hall chicken or canned tuna)/1 cup rice or potatoe/1cup veggies/6 Uni-Liver
4pm- 40g Whey
Dinner(7pm)- 10oz Meat(depnds on chow hall or canned tuna)/1cup veggies
Bed time- 5g glutamine powder and 6 Uni-liver
I drink 6-8 liters of water a day. Day to day temps here in Iraq from 120-140 farenheit. Its really hard staying focused on the backside of a 15 month deployment but I am very determined to get UNFAT. I work my ass off in the gym 6 days a week and the muscle is coming but fat always stays unless I do intense ass cardio like run 2 miles in 16 minutes or better. I've gotten to where I can do the stair stepper so thats good. The doc says I really messed it up. I am taking PT and day by day I see inprovement.
Thanks for all the help Bro.
[QUOTE=MACDeisel;116887]My day to day diet is tricky since I have to eat out of an Army chow hall in Iraq, but I do the best I can.
Breakfast (7am)- 40g Whey/1 cup Oatmeal/6 Uni-Liver
10am- 40g Whey/AnimalPak
PreWO(11am)- Animal Nitro
PostWO(12:50pm)- Gatorade/40g Whey
Lunch(1pm)- 10oz Meat(chow hall chicken or canned tuna)/1 cup rice or potatoe/1cup veggies/6 Uni-Liver
4pm- 40g Whey
Dinner(7pm)- 10oz Meat(depnds on chow hall or canned tuna)/1cup veggies
Bed time- 5g glutamine powder and 6 Uni-liver
I drink 6-8 liters of water a day. Day to day temps here in Iraq from 120-140 farenheit. Its really hard staying focused on the backside of a 15 month deployment but I am very determined to get UNFAT. I work my ass off in the gym 6 days a week and the muscle is coming but fat always stays unless I do intense ass cardio like run 2 miles in 16 minutes or better. I've gotten to where I can do the stair stepper so thats good. The doc says I really messed it up. I am taking PT and day by day I see inprovement.
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Serving our country already makes you a winner....you are doing the best with what you have...your diet is solid...the weight will come off, stay positive...WE are all here to help you!
What exercises are you doing?
Lowdown5
07-03-07, 10:20 pm
Hey Ant,
Easy question, what kind of foot wear do you use for leg days? I have been using some Nike FreeTrainers, they any good?
Hey Ant,
Easy question, what kind of foot wear do you use for leg days? I have been using some Nike FreeTrainers, they any good?
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Hey;
Happy 4th...usually I wear Nike Shox--RED!
But I have greater support with high black lace-up boots, got them at the Army-Navy store...best investment I ever purchased!
If you scroll through pics of me training legs, you will see them!
Ant
Lowdown5
07-04-07, 1:23 pm
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Hey;
Happy 4th...usually I wear Nike Shox--RED!
But I have greater support with high black lace-up boots, got them at the Army-Navy store...best investment I ever purchased!
If you scroll through pics of me training legs, you will see them!
Ant
Happy 4th to you too Ant.
That is right, I remember seeing a photo of the boots. I have been wearing the FreeTrainers, but sometimes the sole of my feet get sore after squats when using them. Gonna have to check into some boots.
MACDeisel
07-04-07, 2:30 pm
[QUOTE=MACDeisel;116887]=============================
Serving our country already makes you a winner....you are doing the best with what you have...your diet is solid...the weight will come off, stay positive...WE are all here to help you!
What exercises are you doing?
I do 3 moves per body part. 1st-isolation pre-exhaust, 2nd-heavy, 3rd-isolation 100's
Mon- Chest & Tri's
*Flat Flies 5 x 15-20
*Flat Bench 5 x 6-8
*Incline Bench 5 x 6-8
*Cable Cross Overs 1 x 100 (I use a weight that I can do 20-30 reps with. I do my 20-30, rest 15 secs, go to failure, rest 30 secs, repest until I reach 100)
*Low Cable Overhead Extensions 5 x 15-20
*Close Hand Bench w/ curl bar 5 x 6-8
*Reverse Wide Grip Pushdowns w/curl bar 1 x 100
Tue- Bi's & Back
*Seated DB curls 5 x 15-20 (I do them alternating but I hold one DB flexed at the top while I curl the other and then alternate)
*BB Curls 5 x 6-8
*Low Cable Curls w/curl bar 1 x 100
*Low Cable Close hand Rows 5 x 15-20
*Wide Grip Machine Pulldowns 5 x 6-8
*Wide Grip Machine Rows 5 x 6-8
*Wide Grip Cable Pulldowns 1 x 100
Wed- Shoulders, Abs, Lower Back
*Military Press 5 x 8-12
*Seated Lateral Raises 1 x 100
*Seated Bent Over Raises 1 x 100
*DB Shrugs 1 x 100
*Decline Crunches superset w/hanging leg raises 5 x 20
*Back Hyperextensions 5 x 20
Thu- Chest & Tri's
*Incline Flies 5 x 15-20
*Incline Press 5 x 6-8
*Decline Press 5 x 6-8
*Pec Deck 1 x 100
*Low Cable Overhead Extensions 5 x 15-20
*Close Hand Bench w/ curl bar 5 x 6-8
*Reverse Wide Grip Pushdowns w/curl bar 1 x 100
Fri- Bi's & Back
*Seated DB curls 5 x 15-20
*Preacher Curls 5 x 6-8
*Low Cable Curls w/curl bar 1 x 100
*Low Cable Close hand Rows 5 x 15-20
*Wide Grip Machine Pulldowns 5 x 6-8
*Wide Grip Machine Rows 5 x 6-8
*Wide Grip Cable Pulldowns 1 x 100
Sat- Shoulders, Abs, Lower Back
Same as before
Sun- REST!!!
I would do legs with shoulders but the ankle wouldn't agree. Back day would consist of more free weights but.... the ankle. I finally got strong enough where I could do close handed pull ups but every time I do my neck starts killing me. Doc says I keep straining it, so I guess I need to get strong enough where I can focus on using my back and not my traps. Every morning I do crunches and dips. From now on I will do them before cardio. I'm going to do cardio 5 days a week.
So what do you think Bro? My goal is gettin ripped and keep as much muscle as possible. The ripped part is more important though.
Pokoritel
07-04-07, 7:40 pm
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Hey;
Ice it for 36 hours...sorry...meaning on with ice for 20 minutes, 4x a day, 36 hours meaning, once you get or feel an injury, use ice for the first 3 days...4xa day for 20 minutes..
Please keep in touch with me about your imjury!
What else is new, work-school stuff?
Hey BigAnt,
Just stoppin by to say thank you. I started drinking more water, eating nuts, and taking in some flax seed oil. The joints are getting much better. Thanks BigAnt.
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I do 3 moves per body part. 1st-isolation pre-exhaust, 2nd-heavy, 3rd-isolation 100's
Mon- Chest & Tri's
*Flat Flies 5 x 15-20
*Flat Bench 5 x 6-8
*Incline Bench 5 x 6-8
*Cable Cross Overs 1 x 100 (I use a weight that I can do 20-30 reps with. I do my 20-30, rest 15 secs, go to failure, rest 30 secs, repest until I reach 100)
*Low Cable Overhead Extensions 5 x 15-20
*Close Hand Bench w/ curl bar 5 x 6-8
*Reverse Wide Grip Pushdowns w/curl bar 1 x 100
Tue- Bi's & Back
*Seated DB curls 5 x 15-20 (I do them alternating but I hold one DB flexed at the top while I curl the other and then alternate)
*BB Curls 5 x 6-8
*Low Cable Curls w/curl bar 1 x 100
*Low Cable Close hand Rows 5 x 15-20
*Wide Grip Machine Pulldowns 5 x 6-8
*Wide Grip Machine Rows 5 x 6-8
*Wide Grip Cable Pulldowns 1 x 100
Wed- Shoulders, Abs, Lower Back
*Military Press 5 x 8-12
*Seated Lateral Raises 1 x 100
*Seated Bent Over Raises 1 x 100
*DB Shrugs 1 x 100
*Decline Crunches superset w/hanging leg raises 5 x 20
*Back Hyperextensions 5 x 20
Thu- Chest & Tri's
*Incline Flies 5 x 15-20
*Incline Press 5 x 6-8
*Decline Press 5 x 6-8
*Pec Deck 1 x 100
*Low Cable Overhead Extensions 5 x 15-20
*Close Hand Bench w/ curl bar 5 x 6-8
*Reverse Wide Grip Pushdowns w/curl bar 1 x 100
Fri- Bi's & Back
*Seated DB curls 5 x 15-20
*Preacher Curls 5 x 6-8
*Low Cable Curls w/curl bar 1 x 100
*Low Cable Close hand Rows 5 x 15-20
*Wide Grip Machine Pulldowns 5 x 6-8
*Wide Grip Machine Rows 5 x 6-8
*Wide Grip Cable Pulldowns 1 x 100
Sat- Shoulders, Abs, Lower Back
Same as before
Sun- REST!!!
I would do legs with shoulders but the ankle wouldn't agree. Back day would consist of more free weights but.... the ankle. I finally got strong enough where I could do close handed pull ups but every time I do my neck starts killing me. Doc says I keep straining it, so I guess I need to get strong enough where I can focus on using my back and not my traps. Every morning I do crunches and dips. From now on I will do them before cardio. I'm going to do cardio 5 days a week.
So what do you think Bro? My goal is gettin ripped and keep as much muscle as possible. The ripped part is more important though.
why the 100 reps?
and do you have any balance disks or a bosu ball?
we gotta make that ankle stronger-more stable!
girlbdybldr
07-04-07, 9:38 pm
I am having a major meltdown. I really don't know if I can mentally do this anymore. I have been dieting for 20 freakin weeks and I don't look any different. I am still not striated. I am busting my ass just to hear how I look like shit and that I need longer. I don't slip on my diet; I only had one cheat meal during the 20 weeks ... I just don't know what to do. I thought I was tough enough but I obviously am not. I give you all credit that can sustain this but I am at the end of my rope and beleive me there is no knot for me to hold onto. I am missing out on every family function and holiday and it is killing me. I really think fitness is calling my name cause my body just does not want to lean down at all.
Sorry I so needed to vent. Nobody I talk to understands.
MACDeisel
07-04-07, 10:04 pm
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why the 100 reps?
and do you have any balance disks or a bosu ball?
we gotta make that ankle stronger-more stable!
The 100's exhaust the muscle completely, giving a great pump and lasting soreness. I was doing everything 5 x 10 but I wasn't getting any stronger and hadn't felt any lasting soreness for weeks. I was reading in FLEX that bodybuilders used to do this so I thought I'd give it a try. They suggested only 2 iso' moves per large large muscles and 1 per small muscles. I tried it an felt a whole new soreness and got a great pump, but 1 or 2 moves wasn't enough so I just put it at the end of the workout. I've only been doing it for 2 weeks but it seems to be working. Is it something I should change? I've only been seriously lifting for about 2 years, so I'm still learning.
We do have a bosu ball at the little gym in our hangar. The PT doc gave me a blue band to work it with. He gave me these excercises: inversion 3 x 15, eversion 3 x 15, 1 leg calf raises 3 x 15, stand on 1 leg for 1 minute x3, and stretching the ankle in the 4 directions and the solius. What do I do with the bosu ball?
Thanks for all the help Ant. And thanks for the kind words. You and others on this site have been very kind. Its nice to hear that the folks back home support us.
Trangoul
07-05-07, 2:11 am
what is a good bf percent?
saint of the gym
07-05-07, 2:51 am
what is a good bf percent?
Whats your goal??? To see the abs a little is around 10%... To be in a show is around 3%...and lower. Bulking it can be up to 12-14% for some... I like to keep my abs in view so i can use that as a idea of my calorie intake... If my abs become more easily visible during bulk... I increase... If I cant see my abs at all i decrease. Some people hate that I say decrease during a bulk!!! I hate body fat.. Makes me feel slow. Im very active, so i need to be leaner than some i guess. Hope this helps... It was Big Ant, but I believe he likes to keep his abs in view as well... I believe. Maybe Im wrong
I am having a major meltdown. I really don't know if I can mentally do this anymore. I have been dieting for 20 freakin weeks and I don't look any different. I am still not striated. I am busting my ass just to hear how I look like shit and that I need longer. I don't slip on my diet; I only had one cheat meal during the 20 weeks ... I just don't know what to do. I thought I was tough enough but I obviously am not. I give you all credit that can sustain this but I am at the end of my rope and beleive me there is no knot for me to hold onto. I am missing out on every family function and holiday and it is killing me. I really think fitness is calling my name cause my body just does not want to lean down at all.
Sorry I so needed to vent. Nobody I talk to understands.
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Nothing comes easy!
If, in your heart, if you truly want this, you wil do it!
Diet-cardio-weight training----egg whites-oats-chicken-rices-veggies-fish..we all eat this, from Jay Cutler to Iris Kelly to Davana Medina to Jenny Lynn to Tara Scotti to the novice teenager getting ready for his first show...
THIS IS VERY TRUE
Discipline---when a person is highly motivated, discipline will take care of itself....
Maybe we have to re-look at your diet again...make some changes cool?
Hit me up!
Ant
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The 100's exhaust the muscle completely, giving a great pump and lasting soreness. I was doing everything 5 x 10 but I wasn't getting any stronger and hadn't felt any lasting soreness for weeks. I was reading in FLEX that bodybuilders used to do this so I thought I'd give it a try. They suggested only 2 iso' moves per large large muscles and 1 per small muscles. I tried it an felt a whole new soreness and got a great pump, but 1 or 2 moves wasn't enough so I just put it at the end of the workout. I've only been doing it for 2 weeks but it seems to be working. Is it something I should change? I've only been seriously lifting for about 2 years, so I'm still learning.
We do have a bosu ball at the little gym in our hangar. The PT doc gave me a blue band to work it with. He gave me these excercises: inversion 3 x 15, eversion 3 x 15, 1 leg calf raises 3 x 15, stand on 1 leg for 1 minute x3, and stretching the ankle in the 4 directions and the solius. What do I do with the bosu ball?
Thanks for all the help Ant. And thanks for the kind words. You and others on this site have been very kind. Its nice to hear that the folks back home support us.
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The exercises the PT gave you are great!
ALSO TRY IN A PAIN FREE ZONE---lunges on the bosu ball, 1 leg
what is a good bf percent?
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-----Men under 39 years of age should have 8-19% body fat, and women under 39 years of age should have 21-32%. Older men may range from 11% to 24%, and older women may range from 23% to 35%.
But I like just as Macine-House-Ox-Big Al and G--USE THE MIRROR AND YOUR WORKOUT JOURNAL...as long as you keep getting stronger and you are seeing more signs of your abs-muscle seperation...you are doing all the right things!
MACDeisel
07-05-07, 11:30 am
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The exercises the PT gave you are great!
ALSO TRY IN A PAIN FREE ZONE---lunges on the bosu ball, 1 leg
By lunges with the ball, do you mean lunge the injured foot on top of the ball?
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By lunges with the ball, do you mean lunge the injured foot on top of the ball?
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Both ways injured foot on the center of the bosu and reverse it...all stabilty...you have to work in a "pain free zone" only do 1/2 or 1/4 reps, than work to full range of motion!
ok?
how was your 4th?
I am having a major meltdown. I really don't know if I can mentally do this anymore. I have been dieting for 20 freakin weeks and I don't look any different. I am still not striated. I am busting my ass just to hear how I look like shit and that I need longer. I don't slip on my diet; I only had one cheat meal during the 20 weeks ... I just don't know what to do. I thought I was tough enough but I obviously am not. I give you all credit that can sustain this but I am at the end of my rope and beleive me there is no knot for me to hold onto. I am missing out on every family function and holiday and it is killing me. I really think fitness is calling my name cause my body just does not want to lean down at all.
Sorry I so needed to vent. Nobody I talk to understands.
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dig deep, down real deep, into your soal----ask yourself how bad do you want this - is it worth it...you will be surprised at what you find!
AND NO MORE 65 Pieces of sushi
NO SISHI FOR YOU!
MACDeisel
07-05-07, 11:56 am
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Both ways injured foot on the center of the bosu and reverse it...all stabilty...you have to work in a "pain free zone" only do 1/2 or 1/4 reps, than work to full range of motion!
ok?
how was your 4th?
That clears it up. Thanks Man.
My 4th was busy as hell. Crazy ass long day. I did get to eat at the main chow hall for the first time. I chocked it up as a cheat meal. Let me tell you, that t-bone and southern style sweet tea was great. I was in high hog heaven.
How was yours Bro?
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That clears it up. Thanks Man.
My 4th was busy as hell. Crazy ass long day. I did get to eat at the main chow hall for the first time. I chocked it up as a cheat meal. Let me tell you, that t-bone and southern style sweet tea was great. I was in high hog heaven.
How was yours Bro?
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My 4th was very good, thanks for asking...I got shouldes tonight!
I am kind of limited on calf options at my gym. I routinely do seated, standing, or sled raises. My question is: Why do my calves always seem to get the sorest right below the back of my knees? Is this a form problem, or a product of exercise selection? I don't normally do toes in/toes out, just straight. I don't go heavy enough to ever drop below 10 reps, but never above 20. I feel the contraction all over during the reps, but it's only sore on the top below my knees. I do keep a slight knee bend during the standing and sleds. Am I doing something wrong here? Thanks for doing this thread by the way, it's one of the best on the forvm.
B.C.
I am kind of limited on calf options at my gym. I routinely do seated, standing, or sled raises. My question is: Why do my calves always seem to get the sorest right below the back of my knees? Is this a form problem, or a product of exercise selection? I don't normally do toes in/toes out, just straight. I don't go heavy enough to ever drop below 10 reps, but never above 20. I feel the contraction all over during the reps, but it's only sore on the top below my knees. I do keep a slight knee bend during the standing and sleds. Am I doing something wrong here? Thanks for doing this thread by the way, it's one of the best on the forvm.
B.C.
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House, Roger Stewart, Tom Platz, Flex Lewis, Mike Matarazzo and Chris Dickerson GOT COWS NOT CALVES!
Genetics run the ball with these, but don't give up on them!
I don't beleive in the toes in-out crap, from a Physical therapy point of view, could do more harm than good...try training them every 3rd day ---do heavy sets from 6-10 reps 2 exercises/3 sets on day 1, day 2 do 3 different exercises with 12-15 reps 3 sets each, on day 3 do giant sets example seated calf raise 1x6 go into standing 1x12 go into donkey 1x25 reps---do 3 sets like this...try for 5-6 weeks, and get back to me!
Make sure you stretch before-during-after each set!
ANT
Lowdown5
07-05-07, 2:49 pm
Ant,
Here I am again at the fountain of wisdom with a question. I am noticing that about half way through my workouts my energy and focus are dropping considerably inspite of having my BigAnt drink. What can I do, add or adjust to help prevent or lessen this? I have thought of adding Animal Pump, good idea or what?
Ant,
Here I am again at the fountain of wisdom with a question. I am noticing that about half way through my workouts my energy and focus are dropping considerably inspite of having my BigAnt drink. What can I do, add or adjust to help prevent or lessen this? I have thought of adding Animal Pump, good idea or what?
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Our strongest muscle should be our minds!
What does your pre-workout meal look like?
And the food you eat 24 hours previously will effect it...
Have you tried Shock Therapy 30 minutes prior>
Lowdown5
07-05-07, 2:57 pm
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Our strongest muscle should be our minds!
What does your pre-workout meal look like?
And the food you eat 24 hours previously will effect it...
Have you tried Shock Therapy 30 minutes prior>
Preworkout is 2 scoops of whey with some waxy maize. I lift first thing in the am prior to work and I get sick if consuming a whole food meal. I am carb tapering in the afternoon to try and help with fat loss. Haven't tried Shock Therapy, do you recommend it?
Preworkout is 2 scoops of whey with some waxy maize. I lift first thing in the am prior to work and I get sick if consuming a whole food meal. I am carb tapering in the afternoon to try and help with fat loss. Haven't tried Shock Therapy, do you recommend it?
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I like 2-3 scoops of Iso Whey with 1 cup of oats, add hot water and mix...PRE=WORKOUT~
Shock therapy---will kick you in your butt!
Lowdown5
07-05-07, 3:09 pm
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I like 2-3 scoops of Iso Whey with 1 cup of oats, add hot water and mix...PRE=WORKOUT~
Shock therapy---will kick you in your butt!
I will give the whey/oats a go Ant, and will look into Shock Therapy, I know I could use a kick in the butt.
I will give the whey/oats a go Ant, and will look into Shock Therapy, I know I could use a kick in the butt.
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try and post your results.....
YO Big-Ant
Just following up with my back problem i posted about a couple of days ago....It's starting to feel better with the rest and ice. I sat in a car yesterday for 6 hours, so that didn't help. Went to the doc and he said he didn't feel it was necessary to run any tests or have any films done. My mom is a nurse and she felt the same way. He told me just to rest like you said and ice. Question is now, I'll probably see how I feel on Monday, giving me a full 7 days off. If i feel good, should i start back light? Should i avoid heavy low back exercises such as squats and deads for a while? Also, you told me to get on the treadmill lightly....what's lightly...ive been walking at a moderate pace so far for 30-45 minutes a day...is that what you were thinking?
Thanks again bro, life saver.
YO Big-Ant
Just following up with my back problem i posted about a couple of days ago....It's starting to feel better with the rest and ice. I sat in a car yesterday for 6 hours, so that didn't help. Went to the doc and he said he didn't feel it was necessary to run any tests or have any films done. My mom is a nurse and she felt the same way. He told me just to rest like you said and ice. Question is now, I'll probably see how I feel on Monday, giving me a full 7 days off. If i feel good, should i start back light? Should i avoid heavy low back exercises such as squats and deads for a while? Also, you told me to get on the treadmill lightly....what's lightly...ive been walking at a moderate pace so far for 30-45 minutes a day...is that what you were thinking?
Thanks again bro, life saver.
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Ok we gotta train smart, squats-deads-rows - all heavy - will have to put on hold for a while....
Please heat it up with an Icey Hot or Minera Ice, warm up on the tread (light treadmill is an easy walk, to kick in the endorphine release) and some light stretching before-during-after training, try some machine cable work first, if no pain than go to light dumbbells, keep reps higher 10-12-force more
blood-oxygen into the muscles for healing...
I guess the best advice is train pain free...if it is a sharp-stabbing pain--STOP THE MOVEMENT!
Keep me posted on your progress...
Keep positive!
Ant
Hey Ant I wrote you a whle back in anther thread about my elbows after i talked to you and my aunt who has been a nurse for while. She told me to go to oprthpidics well in the military you have to go thru your normal doctor which suck for the most part and i knew all they would tell me is some bs about some shit like they always do. Anyway anther advice she told me is pretty much take time off. So I did about 2 weeks and been doingt alot of light weight high reps. It still hurts a touch from now and then but not nearly as bad. Thanks for the advice.
girlbdybldr
07-05-07, 8:02 pm
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dig deep, down real deep, into your soal----ask yourself how bad do you want this - is it worth it...you will be surprised at what you find!
AND NO MORE 65 Pieces of sushi
NO SISHI FOR YOU!
Sorry about the meltdown thread. It is just so frustrating that it has been this long and NOTHING looks different, in fact I think I am looking worse. I just feel like I am busting my ass just to hear "you still look like shit".
I am in perfect shape right now for a fitness show since I am not excessivily lean or striated. I just don't know how much more I can cut from my diet. I don't know why my body is fighting my every move.
AHHHHHH!!!
Sorry about the meltdown thread. It is just so frustrating that it has been this long and NOTHING looks different, in fact I think I am looking worse. I just feel like I am busting my ass just to hear "you still look like shit".
I am in perfect shape right now for a fitness show since I am not excessivily lean or striated. I just don't know how much more I can cut from my diet. I don't know why my body is fighting my every move.
AHHHHHH!!!
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WHAT CONTEST DO YOU WANT TO DO AND IS IT BODYBUILDING-FITNESS...HIT ME UP!
Hey Ant I wrote you a whle back in anther thread about my elbows after i talked to you and my aunt who has been a nurse for while. She told me to go to oprthpidics well in the military you have to go thru your normal doctor which suck for the most part and i knew all they would tell me is some bs about some shit like they always do. Anyway anther advice she told me is pretty much take time off. So I did about 2 weeks and been doingt alot of light weight high reps. It still hurts a touch from now and then but not nearly as bad. Thanks for the advice.
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HEAT IT UP AND WRAP IT PRIOR TO WORKOUT...try to find a neoprene elbow sleeve.....
Rest and Lighter weights will heal it, your body will tell you when it is right to go back to heavy lifting...did you try Flex?
Do they have any PT where you are stationed...like E-stim and Ultrasound?
girlbdybldr
07-05-07, 8:12 pm
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WHAT CONTEST DO YOU WANT TO DO AND IS IT BODYBUILDING-FITNESS...HIT ME UP!
the one I want to do is July 21st (excalibur) and it is bodybuilding.
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HEAT IT UP AND WRAP IT PRIOR TO WORKOUT...try to find a neoprene elbow sleeve.....
Rest and Lighter weights will heal it, your body will tell you when it is right to go back to heavy lifting...did you try Flex?
Do they have any PT where you are stationed...like E-stim and Ultrasound?
yup they have that stuff but the problem is you have to get thru what i liketo call the medical line of defense. You have to be refered to get stuff like that done and they dont really like to do it from what i have seen. Example since i have been back from IRaq which was Sept 06 i have sprained my hamstring 2 times first time they told me take it easy stretch no prob did it. then bam like 3 months later same problem this time they told me to lift weights its like um the first time you say dont do anything the second time lift weights and yup it was the same guy too. One guy i know was missing cartliage in his knee for about a year before he got some tests and all they kept telling him was stretch and all that jazz. SO ya I dont konw ill just stick to the heat and see how i feel thanks BIG ANT and for flex nah im kind of broke so i had some store brand gluosamine and condrotian i have been taking it seems to work. found that stuff hiding in a closet yay
Nightshift
07-06-07, 12:52 am
I have a question about wearing a knee brace/sleeve.
Let say your Leg day looks like this;
5-10mins on bike
W/U - 2 light sets of knee extensions
Then into the leg session
Then 20 mins cardio
My question is this - At what time do you put the leg brace/sleeve on? Right from the get go or between the warm up and the actual leg session?
Thanks in advance BigAnt.
MACDeisel
07-06-07, 2:25 am
Hey Ant, I've been having pains in the side of my neck. It started by doing very heavy shrugs, but now I can't do one pull up without it coming back. I can still do DB shrugs without pain as long as I don't work it hard, but that kind of defeats the purpose. Its sharp pain in my entire left trap, from the top of my neck to under my shoulder blade. What do you suggest?
I have a question about wearing a knee brace/sleeve.
Let say your Leg day looks like this;
5-10mins on bike
W/U - 2 light sets of knee extensions
Then into the leg session
Then 20 mins cardio
My question is this - At what time do you put the leg brace/sleeve on? Right from the get go or between the warm up and the actual leg session?
Thanks in advance BigAnt.
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I am old....40 years old! LOL
I had very bad knee issues in Feb-March---for about 8-10 weeks, could not go heavy or squat---Overuse syndrom....What I do....Mineral ice my knee-abd-add-and ham...throw a neoprene knee sleeve on...drive to the gym or go downstairs to the basement....warm up on the tread and go into leg extensions....Soon as I get home-up the steps, throw ice packs on both knees...
What problems do you have with your knees-lowers?
Nightshift
07-06-07, 9:38 am
Not exactly sure what the problem is. It's my left knee, and only seems to bother me when I do squats/hack squats. I get a sharp pain underneath the vastus medialis (sp), right around the insertion point around the knee. I founs a sleeve lying around the house, tried it and it seemed to help. Usually, about half way through my workout, it seems to be fine. If the pain starts to bother me outside of the gym, I'll make ab appointment to see the doc.
Thanks
Not exactly sure what the problem is. It's my left knee, and only seems to bother me when I do squats/hack squats. I get a sharp pain underneath the vastus medialis (sp), right around the insertion point around the knee. I founs a sleeve lying around the house, tried it and it seemed to help. Usually, about half way through my workout, it seems to be fine. If the pain starts to bother me outside of the gym, I'll make ab appointment to see the doc.
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use the stationary bike for a good 5-8 minute warm up, stetch the hams..75% of knee pain come from tight hams...stetch the quads, do high rep leg extensions light weight like 20-25 reps, get some extra blood-oxygen in there for healing....start your leg routine after
YOUNG_BB
07-06-07, 3:52 pm
yo anthony
i have been off the gym for the shoulder (rotator cuff) injury
and i feel like its been a long time, so i should be able to go back training chest and shoulders.
i've layed off icing the shoulder.
taking triple action joint n bone formula, u kno MSM chrondroitin glucosamine
about to get animal flex
im just feeling like crap cuz i havent trained in months, seriously man.
its just this damn injury holding me back
alright, by some random twist of fate, i am talking to this girl on MSN 5.8 and 220lbs or as such, and of course she has said she has tried to lose weight and right now im giving her info on her diet...what training should she do? at best running? She seems willing ( cause she says im hot haha ) but anyhow...any info that you think would get this girl on the right track, even though we millions of miles away from one another what would be something good to say?
sorry guys im just really concerned about everyone who comes into my life.
Edit: her foot is not fixable, apparently doctors say this...uh...so what else is there?
alright, by some random twist of fate, i am talking to this girl on MSN 5.8 and 220lbs or as such, and of course she has said she has tried to lose weight and right now im giving her info on her diet...what training should she do? at best running? She seems willing ( cause she says im hot haha ) but anyhow...any info that you think would get this girl on the right track, even though we millions of miles away from one another what would be something good to say?
sorry guys im just really concerned about everyone who comes into my life.
Edit: her foot is not fixable, apparently doctors say this...uh...so what else is there?
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you are a true person by offering your help....find out what she is eating now, tell her to be honest/cardio is good, walking on treadmill or stationary bike, hold off with running now, could cause some knee-low back problems...have her do a full-body workout every other day and her off days do cardio--that way she is doing something every day!
and her foot---please verify?
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you are a true person by offering your help....find out what she is eating now, tell her to be honest/cardio is good, walking on treadmill or stationary bike, hold off with running now, could cause some knee-low back problems...have her do a full-body workout every other day and her off days do cardio--that way she is doing something every day!
and her foot---please verify?
thanks,it seems to be the quick stuff, Burgers,spaghetti,pasta,etc. Honestly told me she eats no sweets/chocolate,does not drink soda nor chips says she hates the stuff ( taken a-back a bit by that haha ), it seems she does kinda have the right idea but cause of various factors does not PUT enough effort into action... she struggles with money ( parents divorced, mom not exactly rich at all ), the gym down the lane is expensive to her ( 100$ a month )
she said she felt fitter/leaner a while back when walking to her friend etc...
yeah i agree with you.
uhm well she says she was 8 and broke her foot in 3 places and didnt get it looked to immediately, so the doctors pretty much given her painkillers for when it gets painful...when she walks she says its all cool, but when she runs it goes into a sorta flaming soreness...which she cant stand...
Sir J-Werk
07-06-07, 8:50 pm
Ant... I was doing Seated DB Side Laterals today when I felt a tweak in my left wrist during the up motion of the lift.... Okay, define tweak; Little pop and then moderate, stinging (as far as intensity goes) pain from the middle of my wrist to the middle of my hand (top side). The pain only occured if I attempted the lifting motion with the weight.... Oddly enough, it did not bother me in any other lifts that I did today.
Technique was strict and clean.... weight was not a factor as far as, "was I lifting more than I should have?" No....
I'm guessing a nerve.... but at the same time this has also happened in my right wrist with the same lift. Could I be doing wrong during the lifting motion, is there something that I should have checked out as far as my wrists go (carpal tunnel), or should I look to invest in some wrist wraps/grips?
Thank you for your time.
Stay Strong, stay Focused, stay Animal!
Respect.
Ant... I was doing Seated DB Side Laterals today when I felt a tweak in my left wrist during the up motion of the lift.... Okay, define tweak; Little pop and then moderate, stinging (as far as intensity goes) pain from the middle of my wrist to the middle of my hand (top side). The pain only occured if I attempted the lifting motion with the weight.... Oddly enough, it did not bother me in any other lifts that I did today.
Technique was strict and clean.... weight was not a factor as far as, "was I lifting more than I should have?" No....
I'm guessing a nerve.... but at the same time this has also happened in my right wrist with the same lift. Could I be doing wrong during the lifting motion, is there something that I should have checked out as far as my wrists go (carpal tunnel), or should I look to invest in some wrist wraps/grips?
Thank you for your time.
Stay Strong, stay Focused, stay Animal!
Respect.
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sprain-strain...I would ice it for the first 36 hours...30 minutes on 5x a day--I don't want to push--but--Advil-Motrin could help...try wrist supports
(wrist wraps)
And train that wrist in a pain-free zone!
Keep me posted on this!
Ant
Sup bro, had a quick question for ya. I been having the BigAnt drink during my workouts now for a long time, but what I've noticed is if I take Pump pre workout then start sipping on the drink during, it kind of kills Pump's effect, I don't wanna drop your drink cuz I really like it, what is your opinion on this? Thanks bro
girlbdybldr
07-06-07, 10:50 pm
Hey Ant ... should I do the same leg workout sunday that you originally gave me? Or should I try something different?
I am another pound heavier today :( ... and it is not from sushi!!!