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Thank you Skullcrusher, I will take your advice. For cycle three I will repeat the weight and see how things go. If I fail again on the third cycle I will reduce the weight by 20%. Should be the end...

Whats up all. I have a question if no one minds. I am on cycle two, week 4 currently. Tommorow will be my test day for the second cycle. For the second time in a row I am quite sure that my bench...

Just checking to update on my progress. I just finished fourth week on the first cycle yesterday. I have got to say, I really underestimated how challenging this program can be. My heavy day on week...

Thank you good sir :).

I was about 300 lbs 15 months ago. Went on a full diet, cardio and light resistance training routine for about a year. Came down to about 190lbs. At that point I started with a upper/lower split for...

You dont need a fast acting carb post workout or any time of the day for that matter. You can just have oatmeal with your shake, it would be just as effective, just got to meet your daily nutrition...

As long as your doing some kind of progression in either volume or intensity while not overtraining you should be good. That program is actually quite simple, you just start with 8 reps, increase...

Looks good to me. Just make sure you increase the reps or weights every week or so. I am also going to be starting on a very similiar program this coming Wed, its all pros beginner routine. You...

Thanks for the link mrbill going to check it out right now. I does not look like there are 1.25 plates, but I have heard about these magnets I am sure they wont be expensive either. Appreciate the...

Thats probably a good idea, The grip is going to become an issue as I am adding more weight. The straps should be pretty cheap should not be a problem. I will read through the AP threads and check it...

Its a pair of 20 inch threaded dumbell handles and 20x10lb plates, 8x5lb plates, 4x2.5lb plates. So each dumbell goes from 5lb to 125lb since the bars weigh 5lb each. So total weight including the...

I do agree that a barbell is very important. I am going to try to either invest in a bench that can double up as a squat rack, or bite the bullet and join a gym before the summer. Regarding the...

Yes I was definately thinking about switching to a starting strength program such as All Pros or Ripttoes. Was just worried that the dumbells would limit my progress/gains in a program designed for...

Thanks for the additional advice all.

What would you suggest Mnemo? less volume? or less frequency?

Thank you once more Mrbill. I will invest in a pull up bar mount, sounds pretty cheap and add it to my upper day. I took your advice regarding the biceps/shoulders isolation exsersises from...

^^^this + Barbell Rows for the 5th excersise

Whats up fellas. Was hoping I would get some constructive criticism to my current workout routine. I am working out at home with two adjustable dumbells that go from 5lb-120lb currently. I dont have...

What creatine does is allow you to squeeze in a few more reps before your muscles go to failure. That is pretty much it. If you dont work hard enough to reach the point where the creatine actually...

Here is a short write up simplifying starting strength. Good place to start.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=712752&page=1