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Are there any down sides or possible negative side effects to doing this? (other than bloating/fat gains) Is this feasible for long term mass building or is it better for short term (8-12wk) mass...

Bump up daily calories by 500 or so and see if that helps. Or you can move on to a push/pull/legs split so you can focus more on upper body.

Franky NY's 5x5 program says you should dead lift twice week for a weekly total of 10 sets. This seems like a little much to me, has anyone done the program in this manner and had good results???
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Do I need to take any estrogen blockers while taking Alpha Male?
What happens if I stop taking it suddenly? I heard someone mention "cycling off of it" so I didn't know if it's safe to just quit...

My schedule only really allows me to train to days per week, most weeks. Would two days allow for strength/size gains? Which one (strength or hypertrophy) would be more advisable to pursue with only...

When I get below parallel my lower back starts to round out and it ends up hurting pretty bad. How do I avoid this? I researched and it sounds like my hamstrings might be too tight but I don't know...

What he said. If he can't do 40+ pushups and 10+ pullups than bodyweight exercises would work fine for him for the next year or two.

Do long distance runs (3-4 miles) 1 to 2 days a week and do half mile sprints 1 to 2 days a week.
On your long distance runs aim for at least an 8 minute mile if you can. On your sprinting days, try...

What he said. If you want to lift to supplement your martial arts training than look into full body workouts using circuit training, barbell complexes or crossfit type training. You're lifting like a...

Give it a shot but expect to see more size than strength working out like that. If you want to continue to gain strength and still change things up could go to 3x5 or 3x3.

How much can you eat?

You're fine, don't worry about it.

Don't your legs get overworked with all the running on top of leg training? Or do you make up for it with a ton of calories/protien?

You're fine, don't worry about it.

If you've stop seeing weight loss you need to add more cardio or eat less carbs/calories. In my opinion circuit style training is good for conditioning and getting in shape but isn't any better for...

Just do whatever you feel like. Somedays I go on a long slow run or run bleachers or run sprints or just hit a punching bag. As long as your doing something that elevates your heart rate. You can...

I like like circuit training but it really depends on your goals. If physical fitness and conditioning are your goals then definitely go for it. If you're focusing on size or strength then there are...

If it were me, I'd do 20 rep squats or GVT. Never done em before but I've heard their great for quick mass.

I lifted heavy for 3 months before starting Rippetoes and it worked fine for me. Give it a shot for a month, you won't regret it.

3x5 for strength and 5x5 for size