Depending on what you mean when you say 'light' can be argued. Generally speaking most recommend 65 - 70% 1rm for 2 -3 sets / 12 - 15 reps. This is mainly because type2a muscle fibers are being...
well if u feel like it wasnt extremely easy and you couldnt do more than 10 reps i would say that it is possibly enough to see adaptations although not a very diverse workout
When u are lifting is it easy or still moderately hard? I am assuming you don't know what your 1 rep max is? It has been determined that anything lower than 45 - 50% wont cause adaptions in the...
Actually if anyone is a member with the NSCA and gets the journals it was proven that protein absorbed within 30mins of working out stops the release of cortisol which breaks down muscle for energy.
That is false, especially regarding a post-workout shake because working out results in protein degradation and glycogen depletion which is highest immediately after a workout. Pretty much your body...
I figured a lot of people will say that, and they would be right if it was just about losing weight. Considering diet is usually about 85% of weight loss, but this is about maximizing muscle...
I have been cutting for maybe 3 weeks, just from 174 to 167 so far. I just wanted to throw my routine on here and see if anyone has any suggestions for tweaking it.
